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Adult Protective Services
516 Air Park Rd. Bldg. B Midland, Texas 79705
Contact Person: Jodi Pruitt, Volunteer Administrator 325-795-5623
Assist caseworker with general and/or specific tasks and projects on behalf of the client. Assist staff member with administrative tasks associated with providing services to APS clients - answering phones and clerical support. PLEASE NOTE: While the volunteer application process originates in Abilene, Texas, the actual student volunteer activities will occur in Midland with orientation and supervision provided by a local caseworker. Hours: Flexible, but usually M-F, 8-5.
Alzheimer's Association
4400 N. Big Spring, Ste C-32 Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Debbie Erdwurm, 570-9191
Support office operations, including answering phone, bulk mailings, filing, data entry and working at special events. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
American Cancer Society
2304 W. Wadley Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Emery Blanton, 683-6375
Making copies, patient packets, looking for newspaper articles and filing. Hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 12 noon; 1-4:30 p.m.
American Diabetes Association
3001 N. Big Spring Street, Ste 104, Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Joni Cox, 570-1232
A wide variety of volunteer opportunities depending on students' strengths - secretarial through making contacts to event participation. Hours: M - F 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
American Heart Association, Texas Affiliate, Inc.
149 N. Willis #10 Abilene, Texas 79603
Contact Person: Director, 640-5090
Assistance with special projects, filing, computer input, etc. Hours: M - F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Please call for an appointment.
American Red Cross of Southwest Texas
P.O. Box 60310 Midland, Texas 79711
Contact Person: Tonya Hancock, 563-2267
Telephone/receptionist and clerical duties; some typing and filing, help with disaster preparedness presentations, health fairs, become CPR instructors, life guards and babysitting instructors. Data entry and/or webmaster. Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM Call for appointment.
Arts Assembly of Midland
P. O. Box 3494 Midland, TX 79702
Contact Person: Danny Holeva, 687-1149
Office work, bulk mailings, help at various times with painting of City Art Mural Projects and during the Celebration of the Arts Festival. Hours: Varies, call for appointment.
AT&T Pioneers (formerly SBC Pioneers)
Contact Person: Del Bowie, 520-9993
Assist with a variety of SBC sponsored projects including Red Ribbon Week, Craft Show, Hug A Bears and Heart pillows, Thanksgiving baskets, CAF project for VIP Seating, . Hours: Mostly weekend projects. Call for more information.
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Basin PBS
9600 Wright Midland, Texas 79706
Contact Person: Melissa Burnett, 563-5728
e-mail: development@basinpbs.org
"Friends of the Basin PBS" needs student volunteers to assist with Basin PBS Kid's Club literary events "What's the Word on the Street", pledge drives, outreach events and pledge drives, and office duties. Hours: Varies, call for appointment.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Midland, Texas, Inc.
1007 West Texas Avenue Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Patci Lewis, 687-0195
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of Midland makes a positive, measurable impact in the lives of children through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships. Our vision includes successful mentoring relationships for all children who need and want them, contributing to better schools, brighter futures, and a stronger community for all. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Boy Scouts of America, Buffalo Trail Council
1101 West Texas Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Felis Subia, 570-7601
General office and clerical work. Computer input and assistance. Organizing supplies and materials. Occasionally need organizational help with major events, such as golf tournament, sporting clay, cub day camp. Hours: M-Thurs, 8:30 - 5:30, Friday 8:30 - 3:00. Call for appointment.
Breaking Bread Kitchen
410 E. Florida Avenue Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Irma Perez, 553-6325 (MEAL)
Assistance needed in serving meals to guests, assist with food preparation, bus tables, and clean-up. M-F, 5-7 pm. Provide friendship and fellowship to all guests. Building maintenance, mail-outs and other special projects as needed. Please note: There is a dress code. No tank or low-cut tops, no shorts or skirts above the knee. Hours: Please call to schedule.
Buckner Family Place
P.O. Box 50872 Midland, Texas 79710
Contact Person: Anna Rodriquez, 684-4641
Buckner Foster Care
Contact Person: Jim Palmer, 520-5588
Under the supervision of staff, students may assist with outings, tutoring support and children's activities. Hours: To be determined. Call for an appointment.
Bynum School
P. O. Box 80175 Midland, TX 79708
Contact Person: Tracy Bush, 520-0075
Students may work in the office helping with clerical work, the classrooms as aides while working one on one with students, tutoring, and on the playground. We also need volunteers for special events. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., some weekends.
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CAF (See Commemorative Air Force below)
Camp Fire USA, West Texas Council
310 W. Wall Street, Ste. 18 Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Michael Burney, 570-4144
Mentoring at Kids Care sites, internship opportunities for those interested in child development education, special events, assist with mail outs, newsletter and office administrative opportunities, Teen Program Role Models. Hours: Varies, call for appointment.
Casa De Amigos
1101 E. Garden Lane Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Dinah Doggett, 682-9701
Tutoring, working with arts and crafts, entertainment coordinator helper with seniors, translators,homework helpers, office helpers, etc. Hours: Varies, call for appointment.
CASA of West Texas (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
201 W. Wall St. Suite 700 Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Lily White, 683-1114
Assist with general office duties; answer phones, greeting volunteers, make copies and assist with compiling manuals and children's Life Books. Also, the Guardian House program needs volunteers to assist with supervised visitation for children in foster care with their families. Guardian House volunteers must be 18 years of age or older - training is provided and required. Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., specific hours to be arranged.
Centers for Children and Families
1004 N. Big Spring, Ste. 325 Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Carol Taylor, 570-1084
Help with light-duty clerical tasks; supervise visits between non-custodial parents and their children for 2 hours at a time to ensure the safety, emotional and physical well-being of the children. Hours: M - F Varies, call for appointment.
Christmas for Our Troops, Inc.
P.O. Box 10549 Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Scott Davis, Chairman, 432-620-8820
Students needed to assist with special projects. Please call for more information.
Christmas in Action
P. O. Box 3744 Midland, TX 79702
Contact Person: Tracye Vaughan, 683-4177
Students are encouraged to help with all types of home repair. Painting, roofing, installation of siding, windows and help with warehouse maintenance, etc. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
City Of Midland (COM) Aquatics, Inc.
3003 North A Street Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Marian Jelf, 684-7755
Office assistance during competitions and other light duties. Hours: Varies, call for appointment.
City of Midland - City Hall
300 N. Loraine Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Carolyn Schoolcraft, 685-7416
Volunteers will assist with a wide variety of activities in various city departments. Activities include assisting designated personnel with special projects, record management, event planning, clipping newspaper articles, shredding, filing, archiving, data entry and research, documenting local code violations, and assisting in field work in the area of selected audits. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call to schedule an appointment to learn more.
City of Midland - Department of Parks and Recreation
2701 Elizabeth Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Recreation Coordinator, 685-7379
Recreational volunteers needed to assist the Recreation Coordinator in the development, planning and leading of recreational programs for the City of Midland. Volunteers may also assist with the teaching of classes. Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday - Saturday, times will vary. Please call for more information.
Commemorative Air Force (American Airpower Heritage Museum)
P. O. Box 62000 Midland, TX 79711
Contact Person: Clay Francell, Outreach Coordinator, 563-1000 ext. 2252
Work in such areas as the museum, library, member services and accounting. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Communities in Schools of the Permian Basin, Inc.
P.O. Box 60594, Midland, Texas 79711
Contact Person: Rene Earls, Program Coordinator, 552-2495
Program Coordinators in MISD are: Brandy Grismore, Midland High School Niza Turnacliff, Lee High School Tina Martin, Lee Freshman Jorge Rangel, Midland Freshman Help meet the academic and non-academic needs of youth in grades 9 through 12 on four MISD campuses: Midland and Lee Freshman and Midland and Lee High. Participate in youth activities, tutor in core subjects and provide basic office assistance to the on-site CIS/Permian Basin Campus Coordinators. Hours: Before, during and after school, including summer school. Call for appointment.
Community and Senior Services
3301 Sinclair Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Kobi Nix, 689-6693
Meals-on-Wheels delivery, week-end meal delivery, fundraising events, grocery express,friendly visitor, telephone reassurance, after-school program tutoring grade school children. Hours: Will vary according to work area. Flexible. Call for appointment.
Community Children's Clinic
1101 E. Front Street Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Pat Meadows, 686-8593
Receptionist, prepare patient charts from registration, and patient check-out. Interpreter fluent in Spanish and English to assist the child's parent and to interpret the physician's instructions. Discretion is necessary. Hours: M-TR 8:00am - 12:30pm, Call for appointment
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D FY IT (a program of Palmer Drug Abuse Program)
1208 W. Wall, Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Constance Roberts, 685-3645
Work in "Teens in Charge" program. Clerical office work, mailings, on-campus testing, events and activities. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
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Family Promise of Midland
2908 W. Ohio, Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Tom Miller, 218-7630
familypromiseofmidland@gmail.com
Volunteer opportunities: answering phones, greeting people, assisting in making appointments and other general office duties; website maintenance and development; working with a weekly e-newsletter; tutoring; grounds maintenance.
Friends of the Midland County Library
2305 W. Michigan, Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Mary Mann or Shirley Gist, 682-2999
Volunteers needed to load, sort and unload books during book sales. Also, assist with shelving books, pricing books and taking care of premises. Hours: Wednesday & Saturday, 9:00 a.m. - 12 noon. Call for appointment.
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George W. Bush Childhood Home, Inc.
400 E. Broadway Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Paul St. Hilaire, 685-1112
Student Docents: will help give tours through home (training provided) Administrative volunteers: answer phones, filing, etc. Gift Shop: greet visitors, assist with register, stock shelves Hours: open Tuesday-Sunday, times vary. call for appointment.
Gifts of Hope (Allison Cancer Center)
400 N. Garfield, Ste. 100 Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Mary Collier, 687-1949
Assist patients in need. Visit with cancer patients, assist with administrative support in the office, and/or help in the "Look Good, Feel Good" shop/Hope House/Gifts of Hope. Hours: M-F, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., please call to learn more.
Girl Scouts of the Permian Basin
901 West Dengar, Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Janet Taylor, 432-570-9188, ext 502
Working in library, "Cookie Cupboard," troop helper, program presenter or helper, filing, typing, arranging and answering phones. Job duties vary by month. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Greater Ideal Family Life Center
301 South Tyler Street Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Persons: Rosalind Perkins or Tina Nelson, 683-0838
Volunteers may assist with projects at the Family Life Center including after school tutoring, kitchen assistance.
Hours: Specific hours determined by the particular program in which the student is assisting. Call for appointment.
Greenwood Independent School District
2700 FM 1379 Midland, TX 79706
Contact Person(s): Debra Keel, Greenwood H.S., Main Contact, 685-7810; Phyllis Price, Greenwood H.S., 685-7810; Penni Bergstrom, Greenwood Primary, 685-7821; Ariel Elliott, Greenwood H.S., 685-7806; Tommy Heiting, Greenwood H.S., 685-7805
Legacy Aides will be tutoring other Greenwood students in all academic subjects. They will help improve learning levels for other students. Hours: Regular school hours. Call for appointment.
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Haley Memorial Library and History Center
1805 West Indiana Avenue Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: J. P. "Pat" McDaniel, 682-5785
Individuals with an interest in library work and/or history. Basic skills in office work (typing, filing, etc.). May also assist with special events. Hours: T, W and TR 9:00 AM - 5:00PM. Call for appointment.
Helping Hands of Midland
1301 Brinson Lane Midland, TX 79703
Contact Person: Mary Hardin, 520-8900 (Store) ,699-4900 (Helpline)
Assistance needed with the sorting of clothes, furniture, checking appliances, helping at the register, filling food boxes, filing and data entry, casework assistance. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment. Monday - Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to at least 5:00 p.m.
High Sky Children's Ranch
8701 W. County Road 60 Midland, TX 79707
Contact Person: Shawna Bowerman, 694-7728
Special projects, general office help. Volunteers must meet and adhere to minimum standards and guidelines of High Sky Children's Ranch. Hours: Regular school hours. Call for appointment
Hillcrest School
3510 N. A Street, Bldg. C Midland, Texas 79705
Contact Person: Sharel Sims 570-7444
Various activities include in-class assistance to students and teachers, after school tutoring, help with group activities, drama, field trips and art. Also, various clerical support activities to help teachers and students. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Hispanic Cultural Center of Midland, Inc.
P. O. Box 51404 Midland, TX 79710-1404
Contact Person: Norma Chavez, 686-7763 or 894-0553
Assistance needed in helping children with dance, music, band (mariachi), singing, art and one-on-one in academic tutoring. Assist on various committees. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
HospiceMidland, Inc.
911 West Texas, Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Susie Mauldin, 682-2855
www.hospiceofmidland.orgCompilation of information packets for volunteers, helping with correspondence for gifts and memorials, pick-up and delivery of mail and other items (medical supplies, gift packages, etc.) Does not include contact with patients. Hours: M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Call for appointment.
Rays of Hope - a program of HospiceMidland (see Rays of Hope below)
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I-20 Wildlife Preserve
P.O. Box 2906, Midland, TX 79702
Contact Person: Nathan Knowles, 853-9453
Volunteer opportunities include: trail maintenance, property maintenance and outreach.
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Junior Achievement
303 West Wall, Suite 807, Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Brian McDonald, 682-4966
Teach specific, structured second or sixth grade classes that are scheduled according to the classroom teachers' request. Assist in office (filing, making copies), update website, assist with special events (December, March and June). Training and curriculum materials will be provided. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Junior League of Midland
902 West Dengar Midland, Texas 79705
Contact Person: Volunteer Coordinator, 682-4732
Various types of office work. Working with non-profit groups to help with short-term projects as requested. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
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Kaleidoscope Ministries
P.O. Box 51601 Midland, Texas 79710
Contact Person: Diane Mindrup, Executive Director, 230-2228
KM mentors single moms and their children living in generational poverty. Student volunteers are needed to assist with after school program tutoring, Monday Night Helpers, Office Help. Hours are specific and varied: Please call for more information
Keep Midland Beautiful
15 Smith Road Suite 1112 Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Doreen Richardson, 687-7400
Wide variety of programs and projects dedicated to litter-prevention, beautification, waste reduction/recycling, education about the environment and encouraging others to become involved in the community. Hours: Weekly, concentrated in the spring and fall. Call for appointment.
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Life Center
2101 W. Wall St. Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Judy Rouse, Executive Director 683-6072
Students volunteer in the Youth 4 Truth peer acting teams for school assemblies. Training and meeting attendance required. Opportunities on either the technical team or acting troop. Extensive training and rehearsals during summer for selected students. Hours: Call for appointment.
Lions Club of Midland (see Midland Downtown Lions Club)
Lone Star SPCA
4200 N. Fairgrounds Road Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Susan Long Cronin, 683-7387
Various activities including helping at the shelter and on certain Saturdays at their Pet Smart Adoption mobile adoption site. Hours: M-F, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Sat., 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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Manor Park
2208 N. Loop 250 West Midland, Texas 79707-6011
Contact Person: Denese Truitt; Life Enhancement Director/Volunteer Coordinator, 699-3456
Volunteers would work with residents in various capacities, such as reading, parties, playing sports and games, passing ice, feeding, one-on-one socialization, inter-generational activities between the residents and the day care children, and working with the facility's animals. Hours: Varies, call for appointment. Volunteers attend a brief Volunteer Orientation and every effort is made to match the agency's needs with the volunteer's interests and talents.
March of Dimes Foundation
#10 Desta Drive, Ste. LL 130 Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Tracy Renton, 570-0172
Volunteers needed for computer work, typing, filing, and other clerical work. Also, the volunteers may help in the planning and implementation of special events. Hours: Requires training, hours vary, call for appointment.
Meals On Wheels (See Community and Senior Services)
Memorial Hospital and Medical Center Auxiliary
2200 West Illinois Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Kimberly Modisett, 685-1542 or 230-3459
e-mail: mmhauxiliary@aol.com
Volunteers needed for providing directions, room numbers to guests, selling pop corn and delivering flowers to patients. Hours: Requires training. All hours/seven days a week - call for appointment.
Midland African American Roots Historical Council, Inc.
c/o NIA Productions P.O. Box 50473 Midland, TX 79710
Contact Person: Robbyne Hocker Fuller, 682-2864
Volunteer Activities: Helping with the Forces of Nature (dance troupe) performance and other events sponsored by NIA Productions. Activities are limited to assisting in the movement of costumes, transporting liquid and food to dressing areas, arranging dressing room facilities, disseminating information, and general housekeeping chores at the performance location Hours: Call for appointment.
Midland Area AIDS Support, Inc. (MAAS)
800 W. Texas Ave. Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Judy Warren, 684-7821 or 520-3055
Volunteers may assist with public relations by typing articles for presentations, helping with annual fund raiser and general office duties. Hours: Call for appointment.
Midland Association for Retarded Citizens (MARC)
2701 North A Street Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Jean Jones, 498-8590
e-mail: jjones@arcmidlandtx.org
Assistance needed with leisure time activities, volunteers for summer camps in conjunction with Bynum School and MCRC (Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center), and various other projects. Volunteers work with children and adults who have intellectual or other developmental disabilities. Hours: To be determined. Call for appointment. Volunteer application required.
Midland Chamber of Commerce
109 N. Main Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Autumn Esparza, Director of Public Relations, 683-3381
Volunteers will help prepare Welcome Packets for community events, assist with events and committee support. Hours: Hours will vary. Call for appointment.
Midland Children's Rehabilitation Center
802 Ventura Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Renee' Meiner, 498-2053
Volunteers can help with our Open Gym program (workout program for children with disabilities), hippotherapy (therapy on horseback), aquatic program, summer camps, and summer therapy sessions. Do you love horses and helping children? Student volunteers are needed to help with the "Hippotherapy" and Therapeutic riding programs. Students are needed to help sidewalk along the horse, lead the horse and help the children get ready to ride. Orientation is required prior to volunteering. Call Tawny Mahon, Equine Director, at 260-1408 or 638-5912. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Midland College Students In Philanthropy (SIP)
3600 N. Garfield, Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Julia Vickery, 685-4704
Midland Community Concerts Association
P.O. Box 10836 Midland, Texas 79702
Contact Person: Gwyn Sparks, 789-1249
Community Concerts brings national and international artists to the Permian Basin for the educational and cultural enrichment of people of all ages. Volunteer ushers and attendants will assist with concert preparation in all areas; programs, intermission activities, handling and setting up instruments for musicians. Hours: Concert days - approximately 4 hours. Call for more information and schedules.
Midland Community Theatre
2000 W. Wadley Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Tracy Alexander, 682-2544
Assist with set construction, painting, crafts, sewing and laundry. (No credit given for performance actors, dancers, singers). Volunteers may also work on "show crews" mostly during evenings as well as work during Summer Mummers. Hours: M - F 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Call for appointment.
Midland County Historical Museum
301 W. Missouri Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Nancy McKinley, 688-8974 or 682-2931
Exhibit arranging and filing of items for Midland County history. Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 2:00-5:00 p.m. Call for appointment.
Midland County Public Library
301 W. Missouri Avenue Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Jennifer Harris, Youth Coordinator, 688-4323
http://www.co.midland.tx.us/lib/
Youth volunteers are needed in the Children's Department. Volunteers will sort, clean and shelve books and assist with children's craft projects. Hours: Library hours, Monday - Saturday. Call for more information or contact Ms. Harris at Jennifer_harris@co.midland.tx.us
Midland Downtown Lions Club
200 Plaza Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: President, 694-9945
Volunteers may work in the eyeglass recycling program. Hours: Call for appointment.
Midland Fair Havens, Inc.
2400 Whitmire, Ste. 100 Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: DiAnn Koehl, Executive Director, 689-3411, ext. 224
email: dkoehl@midlandfairhavens.org
Volunteers will assist with children's enrichment program and with special projects. Daytime and evening opportunities. Hours: Please call for appointment.
Midland Festival Ballet
P.O. Box 52034 Midland, Texas 79710
Contact Person: Judy Coleman, 682-2653
Volunteers may work as assistant stage managers - helping to manage performers on the stage, hanging scenery, moving stage sets, pulling curtains or running the lighting system. Volunteers do all the " backstage work." Individual schedules can be set in advance. Hours: To be determined, contact Ms. Coleman.
Midland Habitat for Humanity
P.O. Box 2555 Midland, TX 79702
Contact Person: LeAnn Pittenger, 686-8877
Construction work on houses to assist those in need who meet criteria. May also assist in the office. Volunteers also needed to assist with ReSTORE with stocking merchandise, helping customers, mixing paint, etc. Hours: M, W, Th, F - 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Sat. - 8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call for site location.
Midland Independent School District
615 W. Missouri Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Ron Moss, Director of Student Development, 689-1053
One-on-One tutoring in academic subjects. Volunteer must contact Ron Moss, Director of Guidance and Counseling for MISD for approval prior to volunteering on campus.
MISD Students in Philanthropy (SIP)
Lee High School SIP, Megan Chapman, 689-1660
Midland High School SIP, Chris Hightower, 689-1128
Hours: During school hours. Call for appointment.
Midland Memorial Foundation
2200 W. Illinois Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Kristin Garcia, 686-5250
Volunteers may assist with various office duties, typing, labels, etc. to support Foundation activities. Hours: Monday - Friday. 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for appointment.
Midland Need to Read
1709 W. Wall Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Patti Groce, 682-9693
Need volunteers as literacy adult tutors and computer tutors. Student volunteers are also needed to help with Midland Need to Read website, as well as small yard clean-up around the Midland Need to Read Literacy House. Hours: Daytime; call for more information.
Midland Odessa Symphony & Chorale
3100 LaForce Blvd. Midland, TX 79711
Contact Person: Rino Irving/Volunteer Coordinator 563-0921
Volunteers may assist with rehearsal and concert set-up and take down; music library assistance and various office duties. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Midland Opera Theater
P.O. Box 4504 Midland, TX 79704
Contact Person: Linda Hagler, 520-3500
A variety of opportunities for students. Please call for more information.
Midland Police Department - Crime Prevention Unit
601 N. Loraine Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Officer John Kerrigan 685-7582 or 685-7964
Volunteers needed to assist with wearing the McGruff or Safety Pup costumes, supervising children ages 7-11, office duties such as cutting newspaper clippings, folding flyers, etc. Hours: Varies with programs. Call for appointment.
Midland Police Department - Victim Assistance Program
601 N. Loraine Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Sarah Gonzalez, Crime Victim Liaison, 685-7584
Volunteers will assist the Victim Liaison with questions from victims re: protective orders, faxing victim compensation applications for the Attorney General, generating and mailing out letters to victims. Hours: M-F, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call for appointment.
Midland Rape Crisis Center & Children's Advocacy Center
P.O. Box 10081 Midland, Texas 79702
Contact Person: Andra Chamberlin, 682-7273
Crisis intervention services including hospital accompaniment and answering 24-hour hotline. Assist with two programs of the Center: Kids in Court program, a courtroom orientation program for potential child witnesses or Uniquely You, a course offered at Kids College that promotes positive self-esteem. Also assisting with artwork for various projects/campaigns or helping at health fairs and family/child fairs. Training required. Hours: Varies, call for appointment.
Interpersonal 101:
Collaborate in developing the ad campaign for Interpersonal 101: Promoting Healthy Attitudes, Beliefs and Behaviors to Prevent Sexual Assault. Assist in developing the Interpersonal 101 curriculum. An 8 week commitment of two weekly sessions (2.5 hours per session=40 hours).
Midland Teen Court
615 West Missouri #226 Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Mary Beck, 689-1065
Volunteers needed to assist in the office during the week, scheduling a time between 8:00 AM and 5:00 p.m. and/or facilitate on Monday nights from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. during Teen Court - handling the check-in of participants, serving as monitors in the jury room or possibly as a Court Clerk or serving as a teen juror. Hours: Varies, call for appointment.
Midland Tennis Center
P.O. Box 4914, Midland, TX 79704
Contact Persons: Luis Valdez, Executive Director, or Alyssa Enriquez, 620-8180
Volunteers are needed to assist with manual labor, fundraising, office work and/or public awareness activities throughout the community. As programs develop, assistance needed working with children and providing tutorials and tennis clinics. Hours: As needed; please call for more information.
Midland United Girls Softball Association, Inc. (MUGS)
P.O. Box 10574 Midland, Texas 79702
Contact Person: Kent Sloan, 684-7312 or 683-4407
Assist with tournaments, concession stands, working the gate when a gate fee is charged, marking fields, watering the complex, etc. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Mission Center Adult Day Service
4500 W. Illinois, Suite 112 Midland, TX 79703
Contact Person: Michelle Seghier, 522-1221
Basic clerical and administrative duties (light office work), routine medical care (ambulation, mealtime assistance), assist with party and holiday celebrations as well as valuable opportunity to interact with elderly and disabled clients. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment
Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA)
600 N. Marienfeld, Suite 112 Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Angie Felts, 570-4970
Volunteers needed to assist with general office support; packets for mailing; set-up for special events.
Museum of the Southwest and Children's Museum
1705 West Missouri Avenue Midland, TX 79701
683-2882
Visitor information/gallery, mailing assistant, clerical assistance/typist, computer station/data entry, tour guides, tickets/admission desk. Monitoring within exhibits during weekends. Summer counselors needed. Hours: To be determined. Call for appointment.
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National Multiple Sclerosis Society
1031 Andrews Hwy., Suite 201 Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person:Sharon Ziegler 522-2143
Work information booths at annual Mall Health Fairs, answer phone, computer data entry packet and envelope stuffing, folding, labeling, mailing, distribute brochures for MS Walk, distribute brochures for MS Bike Tour. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
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Opportunity Camp (see Unlock Ministries)
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Palmer Drug Abuse Program (PDAP)
1208 W. Wall Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Mary Salinas, 685-3645
Volunteers needed for office work, etc. Hours: M - F 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Call for appointment.
Pathways Youth & Family Services
1030 Andrews Hwy, Suite 200 Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Belinda Rey ,699-7763
Volunteers will provide assistance to foster families through respite and babysitting services and extracurricular activities. Hours: Varies, call to schedule an appointment.
Permian Basin Community Centers/MHMR
401 East Illinois Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Jill Stephens, 570-3332
Students may help in the following areas: data entry operators, file clerks, mailing clerks, can also work with clients in programs teaching reading, occupational skills to people with mental retardation. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Petroleum Museum, Library & Hall of Fame
1500 Interstate 20 West Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Hal Combs, Education and Programs Director, or Fifi Sanchez for office/museum opportunities, 683-4403
e-mail: hcombs@petroleummuseum.org
Variety of tasks including typing, filing, general office work, Cub Scout sleepovers, weekly summer camps and receptions that are held in the museum. Student volunteers are always needed to assist with the Museum sleepovers --- call Brenda at 683-4403 to learn more!! Hours: To be determined, for appointment.
Prevent Blindness Texas (Texas Society to Prevent Blindness)
P. O. Box 5325 Midland, TX 79704
Contact Person: Linda Hook, 620-8228
Volunteers needed for screening assistance, program presentation, program coordination and referral services. Data entry and follow-up and/or set-up of appointments with eye doctors. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
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Rays of Hope
900 W. Wall, Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Vickie Jay, 684-KIDS
Assist with small group activities with children, prepare materials, and assist with office duties at various times. Call for an appointment.
Recording Library of West Texas
2012 West Cuthbert Avenue Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Trish Speight, 682-2731
Volunteer readers and proof readers (listeners) needed. Also, volunteers needed for help with general office work, mail-outs, etc. Hours: M - F 9:00 AM - 7:00 PM Call for more information. Student volunteers are needed to assist with reading of textbooks for students with disabilities. Would make an excellent service project for a group of students. Contact Ms. Speight at the number above for more information.
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SBC Telecom Pioneers (See AT&T Pioneers)
SAFE PLACE of the Permian Basin
P.O. Box 11331 Midland, TX 79702-8331
Contact Person: Stacy Baccus, 522-7202
Assistance is needed in the following areas: Children's Program, Donations, general office and clerical assistance, Shelter Assistant, and Special Projects/Events. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Salvation Army
300 South Baird Street Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Captain Russ Keeney, 683-3614
Anywhere help is needed: homeless shelter, general office work, working in the thrift store, warehouse, kitchen and holiday events (Red Kettle Bell Ringers at Christmas). Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Samaritan Counseling Center of West Texas, Inc.
10008 WCR 116 Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Liz Rose, Development Director, 563-4144
Volunteers would assist with bulk mailings and at special events. Hours: To be determined, contact Ms. Rose.
Sandhills Stock Show & Rodeo
P.O. Box 14227 Odessa, TX 79768
Contact Person: Dee Dee Dunda, Director, 366-3951
www.sandhillsstockshowandrodeo.com
Volunteers would participate in the "Sidewinders" program by serving on a committee and meeting throughout the year , working with youth, putting on a Kid's Rodeo, ordering merchandise, and assist with specific activities during the Annual Rodeo in January. Hours: To be determined. Call for more information.
SHARE
1301 W. Louisiana Midland, Texas 79701
Contact Person: Tom Jones, 682-2541
Volunteers needed to assist with respite care; help care for sibling or children with special needs. Volunteers will lead crafts and various game activities for the children in the program. Hours: Generally Friday nights and Saturday afternoons. Must call for additional information and to schedule time.
Sibley Nature Center
1307 E. Wadley Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Burr Williams, 684-6827
Volunteers will work as development/interpretive technicians to assist with displays, programs and presentations, nature trail displays and projects and website assistance. Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Call for more information.
SPCA of Midland
2701 S. CR 1206, Midland, Texas 79706
Contact Person: Karen Junker, 684-7582
Assist with care and exercise of animals. Work varies.
Hours: To be determined. Call for an appointment.
Special Olympics Texas - Area 18
401 W. Texas, Suite 507 Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Margaret Muston, 684-5024 or 570-6058
General office work, typing, filing, etc. Special projects. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Stop DWI, Inc.
P.O. Box 10228, Midland, TX 79702
Contact Person: Charles Hodges, 687-1355
e-mail: rchsr@grandecom.net
Assist with Victim Impact Panels first Monday of each month, assist with DWI prevention activities. Call for more information.
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Teen Challenge of the Permian Basin
P. O. Box 251 Midland, TX 79702
Contact Person: Troy Clawson or Shelly Ousley, 687-0348
Office help, copying, labeling, stamping, filing, putting information packets together. Hours: Varies, call for appointment.
Teen F.L.O.W. Outreach Youth Ministry
711 South Main St. Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Jay Marquez, 686-2525
Teen FLOW has a variety of volunteer opportunities for the student volunteer! Volunteers will be trained to provide services as mentors, sports directors, Bible study leaders, motivational speakers and clerical support. Hours: Varies depending on programs. Please call for more information and appointment.
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United Way of Midland
1209 West Wall Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Jana Saldivar, 685-7700
Various types of office work, typing, filing, etc. Help with special projects. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Unlock Ministries
P.O. Box 5562 Midland, TX 79704
Contact Person: Ben Wall, 684-7540
Volunteers are approved to provide assistance with the following: Opportunity Camp Counselors and After School Program Mentors. Hours: Specific hours to be arranged. Call for appointment.
Upward Bound
3600 N. Garfield Midland, TX 79705
Contact Person: Pervis Evans, 686-4221
Student volunteers will have the opportunity to provide valuable peer tutoring for students in grades 9-12. Key tutoring subjects will include the four core subject areas as well as minor elective courses. Hours: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Please call for more information
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West Texas Jazz Society
P.O. Box 10832 Midland, TX 79702
Contact Person: Margaret Gillham, 550-0996
West Texas Opportunities, Inc.
3510 North "A" Street, Bldg A Midland, Texas 79705
Contact Person: Patrick Street, 685-8311
Volunteers needed to assist with administrative functions for a variety of WTO programs. Assist with phones, client files, etc. Confidentiality is extremely important. Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Call for appointment to schedule volunteer times.
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YMCA of Midland
800 N. Big Spring Midland, TX 79701
Contact Person: Ed Jackson, 682-2551
Volunteers to help in many areas including coaching in youth sports, working with children in our after school programs, doing office work in preparation for fund-raising events and assisting staff with training. Hours: To be determined, call for appointment.
Youth Outreach Ministries
4304 Nicklaus St. Midland, Texas 79705
Contact Person: Michelle Murray-Evans, 349-7981
e-mail: michelle.evans@clearwire.net
Volunteers tutor local youngsters in math, reading and science. Volunteers needed to assist during April and May for College/Career Day activities. Hours: To be determined, contact Ms. Evans. (Most assistance needed in the after school hours.)
3600 N. Garfield, Midland, Texas 79705
(432) 685-4500, (432) 570-8805
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