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Volunteer Opportunities in Southeast Texas
CHRISTUS Hospital – St. Elizabeth and St. Mary Contact Gloria at 409.899.7589 to volunteer in Beaumont or at 409.989.5324 to volunteer in Port Arthur. Volunteers exemplify the spirit of CHRISTUS Hospital. More than 200 individuals generously donate several hours a week, assisting nursing and support personnel in key areas throughout the hospitals. When you join this highly dedicated group of individuals, you will have the opportunity to learn new skills, make new friends, and experience the joy that comes from helping others.
THE GARTH HOUSE
Since opening in 1991, the Garth House has worked with over 8,300 children and their
families. Children have a safe home-like environment to tell their stories, which are digitally recorded so investigative agencies can view the DVD’s instead of repeatedly questioning the children. Teddy bears, kindness, and smiles surround hurting, sad children. The Garth House provides counseling to help children and non-offending family members deal with their situation and begin the healing process, and is dedicated to breaking the cycle of child abuse one child at a time. Volunteer opportunities include: Family Greeter Volunteer, Clerical Volunteer, Fundraising/Public Relations Volunteer, Hospital Volunteer. Visit us online at www.garthhouse.org “What Can You Do?” to make the difference in the life of a child.
FORD PARK
Want to have a great time while earning money for your organization? SAVOR…,Ford Park’s in-house catering and concessions department, partners with area non-profit groups by providing them a fun and profitable fund-raising opportunity!
If you’ve ever purchased a concession item at an event at Ford Park, chances are you were served by a member of a local non-profit, who receives a percentage of the sales they generate in their concession stand. Ford Park’s Director of Food & Beverage, Melessa Kotlarich, states “We are very proud to be a part of all the organizations with whom we work on a regular basis. This is something we have done since the building opened. The groups raise money while providing us with highly motivated members working for their cause.” At any given time, Ford Park has about 20 groups in event schedule rotation, which could be a concert, sporting event or family show in Ford Arena, Ford Pavilion or Ford Fields.
An example of the impact of this program is Sabine High School, who raised enough money to send their seniors on a trip to Hawaii. According to Kotlarich, the local Pediatric Brain Tumor Foundation group made the single largest donation to their national organization from funds earned at Ford Park. One of the advantages for non-profits is that they have no outlay of their own funds like they would if they were selling links or washing cars. Plus it’s fun! For information on how your group can be involved, simply send an email to mkotlarich@fordpark.com. IEA BEN'S KIDS
Make a difference in a child's life by volunteering for the 2010 Camp Bright Star Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools Program, June 21-July 30. Call IEA Ben's Kids at 409-839-8778 for more information.
Objective: Assist in set up and breakdown of the Beaumont Farmer's Market. Assist customers at the greeters both.
Duties and Responsibilities: Works with Beaumont Farmer’s Market volunteer staff to help update brochures and edit as needed.
Qualifications and Requirements: Ability to lift and carry 25 lbs., stoop, squat, and stand on feet for duration of time.
Volunteers needed: 4 volunteers needed to fill this position each week.
Orientation and Training: Brief training and overview of market.
Times Needed and Place of Work: Hours are Saturdays from 6:30 am to about 12:30 pm.
Commitment Required: 1 or 2 weekends beginning May 22 -October 30, 2010.
Contact - Linda Bullard at 409-656-4113
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Volunteers are needed to be part of the Good Apple Corp delivering meals to seniors in Hardin and Jefferson Counties. Read about the need, the requirement and the invaluable service you can provide by becoming a volunteer for Nutrition & Senior Services, here.
Need more information call, North Jefferson County 892-4455; South Jefferson County 722-7782
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Click here for more details about volunteering.
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CASA
Contact CASA at 409-832-CASA.
What is C.A.S.A.?
CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASA Volunteers are ordinary people doing extraordinary things for abused children. CASA of Southeast Texas, Inc. is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization serving Jefferson County since 1992. CASA was started in Seattle, Washington in 1977 by a judge to make sure that abused and neglected children did not suffer further in an overburdened and complex child welfare system.
You do not have to be a lawyer or social worker to become a CASA volunteer. These abused children simply need dedicated and devoted men and women willing to advocate for their best interests. Being a CASA volunteer requires no specialized degrees or legal experience. It does require special people age 21 or over who have:
A concern for children,
A genuine desire to help,
The ability to remain objective,
The maturity to deal with emotional situations,
The commitment to complete a 33 hour training course,
Willingness to submit to background checks,
Sensitivity to people who are different from themselves,
Access to transportation and a flexible schedule, and
A willingness to devote at least one year to a child's case.
Learn more about volunteering for CASA here.
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AMSET
Contact Andy at 409-832-3432.
The Art Museum of Southeast Texas is always in need of volunteers to help with our quarterly Family Arts Days, Summer ArtVentures Creative Kids Camp, in the administrative offices or the library. Visit AMSET for a calendar of events or more information. Contact Andy at (409) 832-3432 if you are interested in volunteering.
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The Beaumont Heritage Society Needs You!
The Beaumont Heritage Society owns and operates the historic John Jay French Museum and operates the Chambers House Museum. We are always looking for new volunteers to help at both locations. Many different types of volunteer opportunities are available. Flexible days and times. For more information, contact Amy Briggs at (409) 898-0348 or e-mail to amybriggsbhs@sbcglobal.net.
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Anayat House
Contact Pat at 409-833-0649.
Data entry -- 2-3 hours a week
Clerical -- 5-6 hours a week -- one or two days a week
Plant and shrub maintenance (water, prune and pot) -- 2-3 hours a week
Weekend phone duty -- 9-5 Saturday/Sunday
Deliver brochures to local medical facilities -- once a month
Bulk mail processing -- 2-3 times per year
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Tyrrell Historic Library
Contact William at 409-833-2759.
· Volunteer opportunities are available for individuals interested in library or archives training and experience.
· Volunteer tasks to include the following: greeting researchers upon entering the building, checking out researchers upon leaving the building, performing routine reference request searches, some writing and answering of telephones, photocopying, reshelving of books, filing, data entry into databases, and preliminary processing of record collections.
· Screening and training of volunteer applicants will be done by library staff.
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