Local Service Organizations
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Local Volunteer Opportunities for groups as well as individuals (2018)
You can check the list of local organizations below and also the website of the Brazos Valley Volunteer Center for volunteer opportunities.
- Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach
Aggieland Pregnancy Outreach helps women with unplanned pregnancy with counselling, support and material needs. They have volunteer opportunities for small group for child care, cleaning, decorating or sorting donations.
Contact: 979-764-6636 or Volunteer Coordinator
- Big Brother Big Sister of Brazos Valley
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of The Brazos Valley is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Group can volunteer to help with special events or organizing some activities for Bigs and Littles.
Contact: Terry Dougherty at 979-224-3660 or tdougherty@bigmentor.org
- Brazos Church Pantry
The Brazos Church Pantry is a local non-profit organization that shares the love of Christ by providing food to those who need it in the Brazos Valley. Volunteers are needed for sacking groceries, helping carry food to client’s cars, interviewing clients, sorting and stocking food on shelves. Best for small groups. Hours are Mon., Wed 1-2:30 PM; Tues, Thurs, Fri 9:30-11 AM: Sat 10-11:30 AM
Contact: 979-822-2660, info@brazoschurchpantry.org
- Brazos Valley Animal Shelter
The Brazos Animal Shelter provides humane shelter and care for stray and unwanted animals. Wiener Fest is their biggest event and MANY volunteers are needed. The event held on October 22, 2017.
For other volunteer opportunities: 979-775-5755, info@aggielandhumane.org
- Brazos Valley Food Bank
The Food Bank serves non-profit agencies that distribute food to low income people in the Brazos Valley.
Contact: Dalia Rodriguez, 979 779-3663 Ext. 102, daliar@bvfb.org
- Brazos Valley Center for Independent Living
BVCIL provides activities for people with disabilities. Groups can sponsor/organize some activity for the people served by BVCIL.
Contact: Pat Morse, 979-776-5505, pmorse@bvcil.org
- Brazos Valley Worldfest
Brazos Valley Worldfest promotes and celebrates the international diversity and heritage of the Brazos Valley. Worldfest 2017 is scheduled for Fri Nov 17 from 7 -10 pm and Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10 am – 5 pm, and they need many of volunteers.
Contact: contactus@brazosvalleyworldfest.org, 979-845-4016
- Camp For All
Camp For All, located in Burton, TX, a little over a half hour from College Station, is a unique, barrier-free camp working in partnership with other non-profits to enrich the lives of children and adults with challenging illnesses or special needs and their families throughout the year. Volunteers assist Camp For All staff and campers with a variety of activities, including horseback riding, canoeing, fishing, archery and more. Volunteers are also needed to maintain activity sites, help in the kitchen, and work in housekeeping, and complete maintenance projects.
Contact: Kaitlyn M. Porter, Volunteer Supervisor, Camille Boudreaux: cboudreaux@campforall.org, 979-289-3752
- Catholic Charities of Central Texas
The Brazos Valley office of Catholic Charities of Central Texas offers emergency utility assistance, services to women and men in crisis pregnancies (Good Samaritan Gabriel Project Life Center) and Immigration Legal Services. They need volunteers to help with donations and special events. Contact: Rachael Wells at rachael-wells@ccctx.org or 979.822.9340 ext. 114.
- ChildreNiños
ChildreNiños assists children from low income families to reach their full potential through different programs and activities. They have different projects where they can use group of volunteers.
Contact: Adilia Frazier, 979-229-5625, info@childreninos.org
- Down Home Ranch
Down Home Ranch is a working farm and ranch, where some 40 adults and children - including 20 with Down syndrome and other disabilities - live year round, caring for 340 rolling, forested acres in Elgin, TX. The Ranch welcome groups to help with a variety of projects (Poinsettias in the fall, Texas Chainsaw Manicure Saturday, October 21, 2017, and more)
For more info to volunteer, contact program@downhomeranch.org- Down Syndrome Association of Brazos Valley
The Down Syndrome Assocation of Brazos Valley helps children with Down syndrome through different activities. They need volunteers for Buddy Walk (Sun Oct 5, 2014) & Bingo Night (TBA)
Contact person: Christy Knight, 979-778-7010, dsabv@dsabv.org
- Elder-Aid
Elder-Aid helps repair homes, roofs and builds rental houses for the people ages 60 years or older. Volunteers can also help with yard work and light housekeeping. They have different projects that small groups can participate.
Contact: Vicenta Castillo, vcastillo@elderaidbcs.org, 979-823-5127
- Habitat
Habitat works to eliminate poverty housing in Bryan College Station.
Contact: Madeline Zwicke, Volunteer Coordinator, 979-822-7200, volunteer@habitatbcs.org
- Health for All
Health For All is a nonprofit clinic that serves thousands of low income, medically uninsured patients every year. They have very few events for which they need groups of volunteers, but they certainly do for their Spring fundraiser event called “Dancing For The Health of It!”
Contact: Carol Chouinard, program director, 979- 774-4176 Ext. 108, Admin@hlth4all.org
- Hospices of Brazos Valley
Hospice Brazos Valley is a non-profit, community-supported agency committed to caring for individuals touched by life-limiting illness, grief and loss. They do have special projects like landscaping where they need group of volunteers as well aa at their Thrift Store (resale shop) sorting through donated items and for special events they have throughout the year.
Contact: Raschel York, 979-821-2266, ryork@hospicebrazosvalley.org
- Keep Brazos Beautiful
Keep Brazos Beautiful educates and engages Brazos County citizens to keep our community clean, green, and beautiful. They have all kinds of projects for groups throughout the year.
Contact: 979-775-3569, volunteer@keepbrazosbeautiful.org
- Mental Health Mental Retardation Authority
MHMR provides services, which promote dignity and independence, to individuals and their families who are challenged with issues related to mental disabilities and developmental delays. They do have some projects where they can use groups of volunteers.
Contact: Jeannie Elwood, 979-821-9402, jelwood@mhmrabv.org
- Potluck in the Park
Contact: Dan Kiniry, 254-541-1559, dkiniry@gmail.com
- Rebuilding Together Bryan/College Station
Contact: Steve Godby, 979-676-5300, steve@rebuildingtogetherbcs.org
- Scotty's House Child Advocacy Center
Scotty’s House provides services to abused children and their families, which bring comfort in times of crisis and lay a foundation for a healthy future. They have opportunities for groups to volunteers for special events such as grounds improvement, decorating for seasons/holidays, and other events involving the center.
Contact: 979-703-8813, info@scottyshouse.org
- SingleMoms Created4Change
Contact: Raquel Masco, 979-575-1034, raquelmasco18@gmail.com
- St. Joseph's Manor
Contact: volunteer@st-joseph.org or 979.776.2917.
- Still Creek
Still Creek Ranch wants to improve the quality of life of disadvantaged children. They do have once different projects for groups.
Contact: 979-589-3206, info@stillcreekranch.org
- Texas Home Health and Hospice
At Texas Home Health and Hospice delivers a special type of care specifically designed to meet the spiritual, emotional and physical needs of patients during the last stages of life. The hospice team is currently looking for individuals to volunteer in Bryan/College as Office Assistance, Companionship, Bereavement Support, Pet Therapy, Angel Care and Vet-to-Vet visitation. Training is offered and a background and reference check, drug screen and TB test are required
Contact: Cheri Dettori, 979-314-9235, CheriKnightDettori@txhha.com
26. The Children Museum of Brazos Valley
The Children's Museum of the Brazos Valley is a child-centered, hands-on, interactive environment for learning and discovery for children. Volunteer events can range from picking a day to helping them clean and organize, to working special events such as Daddy Daughter Dance and Texas Reds.
Contact: 979-779-5437
- Traditions Health
Traditions Health Care provides home health care and hospice care that encompasses the medical, social, emotional, and spiritual aspects. They have different volunteer opportunities for groups.
Contact: 979-822-5511, volunteers@traditionshealth.com
- Twin City Mission
Twin City Mission offers a variety of services to homeless persons, people suffering from domestic violence and at-risk youth. They do have once in a while projects for groups.
Contact person: 979-822-7511, Shelby Ellis, Volunteer Coordinator, elliss@twincitymission.org
27. World Hunger Relief
www.worldhungerrelief.org
World Hunger Relief, Inc. is a Christian organization committed to the alleviation of hunger around the world. They have a farm in Waco, TX, where they train people to produce food using sustainable farming techniques, but also how to run a small business. They have volunteer group opportunities for the day (Saturdays).
Contact: Service Learning coordinator at localeducation@worldhungerrelief.org, 254-799-5611.
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