As Laura Bush's time in the White House nears an end, the first lady is already preparing for her post-Pennsylvania Avenue life. High on her list: community service. It's an activity she hopes other Americans will join her in, too, Bush tells NPR's Robert Siegel.
"We hope what will come is that people will realize all of the different ways they can serve," Bush said in an interview conducted in the Red Room of the White House.
Bush spoke to NPR after attending a Sept. 11 memorial service at the Pentagon. As the first lady noted in the interview, large numbers of Americans came together to help out after the Sept. 11 attacks. And volunteerism has been an important refrain for the Bush administration.
For more of this story, visit NPR's "Talk of the Nation"
Friday, September 12, 2008
count me in! Planning Committee
Thank you to the following individuals who made this event possible through the dedication of their time and effort in planning and facilitation the "count me in!" service opportunity fair:
Melanie Cawthon with Mission Road Ministries
Alfred Contreras with Family Service Association
Krystal Fleeger with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Norma Gaier with St. Mary's University
Patricia Galan-Cisneros with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Paul Herrera with St. Mary's University
Sara Lozano with Adult Protective Services
Kathy Phoenix with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Sandy Redmond with Any Baby Can
Melissa Schulz with Family Violence Prevention Services
Johanna Tesch with San Antonio Food Bank
Melanie Cawthon with Mission Road Ministries
Alfred Contreras with Family Service Association
Krystal Fleeger with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
Norma Gaier with St. Mary's University
Patricia Galan-Cisneros with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Paul Herrera with St. Mary's University
Sara Lozano with Adult Protective Services
Kathy Phoenix with VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
Sandy Redmond with Any Baby Can
Melissa Schulz with Family Violence Prevention Services
Johanna Tesch with San Antonio Food Bank
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Exhibitor - Christian Job Corps of Kendall County
Christian Job Corps of Kendall County
P.O. Box 363
Boerne, Texas 78006
Phone: 830-249-2036
URL: http://www.cwjckendallcounty.org/ and http://www.kccmjc.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Nonprofit Career Training) Job and life skills training programs for women and men in need of employment
Volunteer Opportunities: Teaching MS Office programs; web site design; designing brochures and marketing info; word processing and editing documents; program development strategist; grant writing assistance; office admin.
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
P.O. Box 363
Boerne, Texas 78006
Phone: 830-249-2036
URL: http://www.cwjckendallcounty.org/ and http://www.kccmjc.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Nonprofit Career Training) Job and life skills training programs for women and men in need of employment
Volunteer Opportunities: Teaching MS Office programs; web site design; designing brochures and marketing info; word processing and editing documents; program development strategist; grant writing assistance; office admin.
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Mission Road Development Center
Mission Road Development Center
8706 Mission Road
San Antonio, Texas 78214
Phone: 210-924-9265
URL: www.missionroadministries.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Provides residential and non-residential services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Volunteer Opportunities: Activities assistant for week-day/evenings interacting with kids in planned activities, Day services assistant with adults helping them in planned activities, assist with maintenance projects. Special event planning.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 10
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 16
8706 Mission Road
San Antonio, Texas 78214
Phone: 210-924-9265
URL: www.missionroadministries.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Provides residential and non-residential services for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
Volunteer Opportunities: Activities assistant for week-day/evenings interacting with kids in planned activities, Day services assistant with adults helping them in planned activities, assist with maintenance projects. Special event planning.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 10
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 16
Exhibitor - St. PJ's Children's Home
St. PJ's Children's Home
919 Mission Road
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-533-1203
URL: www.stpjhome.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) St. PJ's is a home for children, ages infant to 18, who are victims of abuse and/or neglect.
Volunteer Opportunities: Tutors, reading buddies, library assistants, crochet instructor, gardeners, arts and crafts instructor, cooking instructor, musicians.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
919 Mission Road
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-533-1203
URL: www.stpjhome.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) St. PJ's is a home for children, ages infant to 18, who are victims of abuse and/or neglect.
Volunteer Opportunities: Tutors, reading buddies, library assistants, crochet instructor, gardeners, arts and crafts instructor, cooking instructor, musicians.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Ready Willing Enable! Inc.
Ready Willing Enable! Inc.
6338 N. New Braunfels Ave. #298
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Phone: 210-259-8019
URL: http://www.rewardingvacation.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Educating persons w/ disabilities in developing countries and their families & the community at large about disabilities
Volunteer Opportunities: RWE is currently recruiting volunteers to travel to Mexico, Paraguay & Dominica to work with youth with disabilities in the areas of computer literacy, cooking, sewing, woodworking & basic education.
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
6338 N. New Braunfels Ave. #298
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Phone: 210-259-8019
URL: http://www.rewardingvacation.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Educating persons w/ disabilities in developing countries and their families & the community at large about disabilities
Volunteer Opportunities: RWE is currently recruiting volunteers to travel to Mexico, Paraguay & Dominica to work with youth with disabilities in the areas of computer literacy, cooking, sewing, woodworking & basic education.
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - San Antonio Youth Volunteers
San Antonio Youth Volunteers
1215 W. Poplar
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-223-3131
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) Six after school youth centers that focus on education, technology, physical education, music, art and character ed.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers at the centers will work directly with the children under the supervision of staff. We have opportunities in education, technology, physical education, music, art and character education.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 19
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 19
1215 W. Poplar
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-223-3131
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) Six after school youth centers that focus on education, technology, physical education, music, art and character ed.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers at the centers will work directly with the children under the supervision of staff. We have opportunities in education, technology, physical education, music, art and character education.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 19
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 19
Exhibitor - Project Quest
Project Quest
301 S. Frio, Ste 400
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-857-7567
URL: www.questsa.com
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Workforce development
Volunteer Opportunities: Help design and print flyers, canvass, and give presentations.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 21
301 S. Frio, Ste 400
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-857-7567
URL: www.questsa.com
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Workforce development
Volunteer Opportunities: Help design and print flyers, canvass, and give presentations.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 21
Exhibitor - "count me in!" Service Opportunity Fair
"count me in!" Service Opportunity Fair
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-308-7858
URL: http://countmeinfair.blogspot.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Youth) Firstmark’s goal is to make it fun and easy for students to get information about volunteering – who, what, when, where and how they can help.
Volunteer Opportunities: Register at our booth to receive information on future "count me in!" fairs and how you can volunteer. Sign up to help plan and put on future "count me in!" service opportunity fairs.
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: Varies
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-308-7858
URL: http://countmeinfair.blogspot.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Youth) Firstmark’s goal is to make it fun and easy for students to get information about volunteering – who, what, when, where and how they can help.
Volunteer Opportunities: Register at our booth to receive information on future "count me in!" fairs and how you can volunteer. Sign up to help plan and put on future "count me in!" service opportunity fairs.
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: Varies
Exhibitor - AccessAbility Fest
AccessAbility Fest
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-334-2455
URL: http://accessabilityfest.blogspot.com
www.disabilitysa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit Coalition/Human Services) Bringing resources and recreation to individuals with disabilities and their families.
Volunteer Opportunities: Serve on or chair a committee on a volunteer planning team: Exhibitor Registration, Entertainment, Fun Zone, Logistics, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Web Maintenance, etc. Help Event Day: Sunday, October 12th. Volunteer shifts from 9:00am - 6:00pm.
Need: All Year and October 12th, 2008
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-334-2455
URL: http://accessabilityfest.blogspot.com
www.disabilitysa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit Coalition/Human Services) Bringing resources and recreation to individuals with disabilities and their families.
Volunteer Opportunities: Serve on or chair a committee on a volunteer planning team: Exhibitor Registration, Entertainment, Fun Zone, Logistics, Sponsorship, Public Relations, Web Maintenance, etc. Help Event Day: Sunday, October 12th. Volunteer shifts from 9:00am - 6:00pm.
Need: All Year and October 12th, 2008
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Texas Public Radio
Texas Public Radio
8401 Datapoint Drive, Suite 800
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-614-8977
URL: www.tpr.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Arts & Culture) Non-commercial, member-supported broadcasting of informational, educational, cultural & entertainment programming.
Volunteer Opportunities: Answering phones during pledge drives, entering computer data, volunteering at all tasks necessary to support special events.
Need: All Year
8401 Datapoint Drive, Suite 800
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-614-8977
URL: www.tpr.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Arts & Culture) Non-commercial, member-supported broadcasting of informational, educational, cultural & entertainment programming.
Volunteer Opportunities: Answering phones during pledge drives, entering computer data, volunteering at all tasks necessary to support special events.
Need: All Year
Exhibitor - Catholic Charities
Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc.
202 W. French Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone: 210-222-1294
URL: www.ccaosa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Catholic Charities empowers individuals and families in our community and beyond with the goal of fostering independence
Volunteer Opportunities: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program needs volunteer tax preparers, quality tax reviewers, greeters/friendly faces, and speakers for the year-round speakers bureau. Training is free.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 18
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
202 W. French Place
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone: 210-222-1294
URL: www.ccaosa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Catholic Charities empowers individuals and families in our community and beyond with the goal of fostering independence
Volunteer Opportunities: The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program needs volunteer tax preparers, quality tax reviewers, greeters/friendly faces, and speakers for the year-round speakers bureau. Training is free.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 18
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - United States Marine Corps
United States Marine Corps
3271 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78238
Phone: 210-382-0620
URL: www.marines.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Government) In the Marine Corps, we accomplish great things for our nation and its people, and we do so together.
Volunteer Opportunities: Entering the Marine Corps represents a unique chance to serve our nation and play a part in keeping our way of life secure. But service also provides for personal growth and real career success.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
3271 Wurzbach Road
San Antonio, Texas 78238
Phone: 210-382-0620
URL: www.marines.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Government) In the Marine Corps, we accomplish great things for our nation and its people, and we do so together.
Volunteer Opportunities: Entering the Marine Corps represents a unique chance to serve our nation and play a part in keeping our way of life secure. But service also provides for personal growth and real career success.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
Exhibitor - JOVEN
JOVEN
P.O. Box 14007
San Antonio, Texas 78214
Phone: 210-924-0330
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) JOVEN seeks to develop character and resiliency in children by innovative, exciting programs and structured activities.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities for High School youth and college students to work with youth and young adults.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 13
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 27
P.O. Box 14007
San Antonio, Texas 78214
Phone: 210-924-0330
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) JOVEN seeks to develop character and resiliency in children by innovative, exciting programs and structured activities.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer opportunities for High School youth and college students to work with youth and young adults.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 13
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 27
Exhibitor - Family Service Association
Family Service Association
702 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone: 210-299-2400
URL: www.family-service.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Family Service is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian agency.
Volunteer Opportunities: Check-in/Registration for classes; child supervision, lead anger management groups, provide companionship for lonely seniors, deliver holiday gift to families in need and distribute school uniforms
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 14
702 San Pedro Avenue
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone: 210-299-2400
URL: www.family-service.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Family Service is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian agency.
Volunteer Opportunities: Check-in/Registration for classes; child supervision, lead anger management groups, provide companionship for lonely seniors, deliver holiday gift to families in need and distribute school uniforms
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 14
Exhibitor - A Women's Connection, Inc.
A Women's Connection, Inc.
401 Isom Road, Ste 260
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: 210-852-9999
URL: www.awomensconnection.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Providing service with diverse connections to enrich and empower the lives of all Women and Girls allowing opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities: We need volunteers for the following: marketing reps, office telephone, clerical. We need volunteers to help organize and work fund raisers and special events, youth activity planning and events.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
401 Isom Road, Ste 260
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: 210-852-9999
URL: www.awomensconnection.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Providing service with diverse connections to enrich and empower the lives of all Women and Girls allowing opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities: We need volunteers for the following: marketing reps, office telephone, clerical. We need volunteers to help organize and work fund raisers and special events, youth activity planning and events.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
Exhibitor - Kids Sports Network
Kids Sports Network
8206 Roughrider, Ste. 104
San Antonio, Texas 78239
Phone: 210-654-4707
URL: www.ksnusa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Sports) Promote quality non-school sports for children through the education of coaches, parents, activities and networking.
Volunteer Opportunities: Looking for friendly and energetic people to become volunteers for Fan Fiesta at all spurs, Rampage and Silver Stars home games. Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application prior to volunteering
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
8206 Roughrider, Ste. 104
San Antonio, Texas 78239
Phone: 210-654-4707
URL: www.ksnusa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Sports) Promote quality non-school sports for children through the education of coaches, parents, activities and networking.
Volunteer Opportunities: Looking for friendly and energetic people to become volunteers for Fan Fiesta at all spurs, Rampage and Silver Stars home games. Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application prior to volunteering
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - San Antonio State School Volunteer Services Council
San Antonio State School Volunteer Services Council
6711 S. New Braunfels, Ste. 500
San Antonio, Texas 78223
Phone: 210-531-3728
URL: www.sastateschoolfriends.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) VSC supports the persons served, staff & volunteers of SASS with funds, resources and public education
Volunteer Opportunities: Holiday parties, gift drive, sorting gifts, Angel Tree, entertainment, Fiesta event, campus buddy, recreation, music therapy, grounds, mobility aide, tutor, magazine drive
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 14
6711 S. New Braunfels, Ste. 500
San Antonio, Texas 78223
Phone: 210-531-3728
URL: www.sastateschoolfriends.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) VSC supports the persons served, staff & volunteers of SASS with funds, resources and public education
Volunteer Opportunities: Holiday parties, gift drive, sorting gifts, Angel Tree, entertainment, Fiesta event, campus buddy, recreation, music therapy, grounds, mobility aide, tutor, magazine drive
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 14
Exhibitor - Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Book Cellar
Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Book Cellar
600 Soledad
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-227-9519
URL: www.sanantonio.gov/library/friends/cellar
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) A used bookstore that sells withdrawn library books and donated books at affordable prices. Proceeds go to library projects.
Volunteer Opportunities: Raise money for SA Library and help children, teens and adults buy affordable books, CDs and videos. Sort and shelve books, help customers find books.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
600 Soledad
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-227-9519
URL: www.sanantonio.gov/library/friends/cellar
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) A used bookstore that sells withdrawn library books and donated books at affordable prices. Proceeds go to library projects.
Volunteer Opportunities: Raise money for SA Library and help children, teens and adults buy affordable books, CDs and videos. Sort and shelve books, help customers find books.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - KLRN
KLRN
501 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Phone: 210-270-9000
URL: www.klrn.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Providing quality public television programming and education services to South Texas for more than 40 years.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed for various duties depending on the event.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 13
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
501 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Phone: 210-270-9000
URL: www.klrn.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Providing quality public television programming and education services to South Texas for more than 40 years.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed for various duties depending on the event.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 13
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - UTSA American Humanics & Nonprofit Management
UTSA American Humanics & Nonprofit Management
501 West Durango
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-458-2691
URL: AH: www.utsa.edu/COPP/CPS/a_humanics.html
NPC: www.utsa.edu/COPP/CPS/cnml.html
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Nonprofit Career Training) UTSA's American Humanics provides academic certification & minor in nonprofit management; the Nonprofit Certification Program offers continuing education for working professionals.
Volunteer Opportunities: "Service" isn't just volunteerism, you can make a career of serving your community through a job in the non-profit sector. Educate yourself in Non-profit Mgt. through UTSA's Minor or Certification program.
Need: All Year
501 West Durango
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-458-2691
URL: AH: www.utsa.edu/COPP/CPS/a_humanics.html
NPC: www.utsa.edu/COPP/CPS/cnml.html
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Nonprofit Career Training) UTSA's American Humanics provides academic certification & minor in nonprofit management; the Nonprofit Certification Program offers continuing education for working professionals.
Volunteer Opportunities: "Service" isn't just volunteerism, you can make a career of serving your community through a job in the non-profit sector. Educate yourself in Non-profit Mgt. through UTSA's Minor or Certification program.
Need: All Year
Exhibitor - Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM)
Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM)
110 McCullough
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-223-4099
URL: www.christianassistanceministry.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) CAM provides immediate, temporary assistance (food, clothing & financial) to individuals in crisis situations.
Volunteer Opportunities: Warehouse clothes sorting, food pantry assistance, clothing pantry assistance, painting of offices, etc.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
110 McCullough
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-223-4099
URL: www.christianassistanceministry.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) CAM provides immediate, temporary assistance (food, clothing & financial) to individuals in crisis situations.
Volunteer Opportunities: Warehouse clothes sorting, food pantry assistance, clothing pantry assistance, painting of offices, etc.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Sante Pediatrics
Sante Pediatrics
98 Briggs Avenue, Ste 990
San Antonio, Texas 78224
Phone: 210-226-9536
URL: www.santerehab.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Health/Medical) Pediatric therapy company providing home health and outpatient therapy (physical, occupational and speech therapy)
Volunteer Opportunities: Medical office experience, assisting clinical staff with patient receiving therapy with a licensed therapist, assisting with maintaining orderly clinical service areas.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
98 Briggs Avenue, Ste 990
San Antonio, Texas 78224
Phone: 210-226-9536
URL: www.santerehab.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Health/Medical) Pediatric therapy company providing home health and outpatient therapy (physical, occupational and speech therapy)
Volunteer Opportunities: Medical office experience, assisting clinical staff with patient receiving therapy with a licensed therapist, assisting with maintaining orderly clinical service areas.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Texas Organ Sharing Alliance
Texas Organ Sharing Alliance
8122 Datapoint Drive, Ste. 200
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-614-7030
URL: www.txorgansharing.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) Dedicated to educating and providing organ donation and recovery services to families wishing to donate.
Volunteer Opportunities: Providing the community with education and information regarding organ and tissue donation.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
8122 Datapoint Drive, Ste. 200
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-614-7030
URL: www.txorgansharing.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) Dedicated to educating and providing organ donation and recovery services to families wishing to donate.
Volunteer Opportunities: Providing the community with education and information regarding organ and tissue donation.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Friends of the Parks
Friends of the Parks
314 E. Commerce, Ste. 720
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-212-8423
URL: http://www.safriendsoftheparks.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Environmental) We encourage public use and community involvement within the San Antonio Park system through support and advocacy.
Volunteer Opportunities: Our vision and goals are built around volunteer participation. Events are held throughout the year that include tree and flower planting, park cleanup, hiking & biking, and information distribution.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 0
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
314 E. Commerce, Ste. 720
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-212-8423
URL: http://www.safriendsoftheparks.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Environmental) We encourage public use and community involvement within the San Antonio Park system through support and advocacy.
Volunteer Opportunities: Our vision and goals are built around volunteer participation. Events are held throughout the year that include tree and flower planting, park cleanup, hiking & biking, and information distribution.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 0
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
10750 Pleasanton Road
San Antonio, Texas 78221
Phone: 210-628-1639
URL: www.mitchelllakeaudubon.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Bird and wildlife conservation through education and citizen science.
Volunteer Opportunities: Environmental education, naturalists to work with school children.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
10750 Pleasanton Road
San Antonio, Texas 78221
Phone: 210-628-1639
URL: www.mitchelllakeaudubon.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Bird and wildlife conservation through education and citizen science.
Volunteer Opportunities: Environmental education, naturalists to work with school children.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - The Wesley Health and Wellness Center
The Wesley Health and Wellness Center
1406 Fitch
San Antonio, Texas 78211
Phone: 210-924-5191
URL: www.mhm.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) 100 year old community center that provides quality medical, dental and community services for children, adults and seniors.
Volunteer Opportunities: Support for the After-school Program, Wesley Summer Camp Program and assistance maintaining the facility.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
1406 Fitch
San Antonio, Texas 78211
Phone: 210-924-5191
URL: www.mhm.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) 100 year old community center that provides quality medical, dental and community services for children, adults and seniors.
Volunteer Opportunities: Support for the After-school Program, Wesley Summer Camp Program and assistance maintaining the facility.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department
Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department
235 E. Mitchell
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-531-1940
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Government)
Volunteer Opportunities: Undefined
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 21
235 E. Mitchell
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-531-1940
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Government)
Volunteer Opportunities: Undefined
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 21
Exhibitor - Fisher House Inc. at Lackland AFB
Fisher House Inc. at Lackland AFB
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-671-6029
URL: www.fisherhouseinc.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Military Support) Provide a caring & compassionate home away from home for military families of Wilford Hall
Volunteer Opportunities: Help develop database of volunteers, work on newsletter, help develop program for volunteer opportunities
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 19
San Antonio, Texas
Phone: 210-671-6029
URL: www.fisherhouseinc.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Military Support) Provide a caring & compassionate home away from home for military families of Wilford Hall
Volunteer Opportunities: Help develop database of volunteers, work on newsletter, help develop program for volunteer opportunities
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 19
Exhibitor - Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.
Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.
7911 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Phone: 210-930-3669
URL: www.fvps.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) To break the cycle of family violence and to strengthen families by providing the necessary tools for self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Opportunities: Community Education & Special Events, Shelter Managers, Children's Activities Facilitators, Tutors, Shelter Nursery Volunteer
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
7911 Broadway
San Antonio, Texas 78209
Phone: 210-930-3669
URL: www.fvps.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) To break the cycle of family violence and to strengthen families by providing the necessary tools for self-sufficiency.
Volunteer Opportunities: Community Education & Special Events, Shelter Managers, Children's Activities Facilitators, Tutors, Shelter Nursery Volunteer
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Firstmark Sponsors 3rd Annual count me in! fair
Firstmark Credit Union Hosts Third-Annual count me in! in conjunction with “Action Generation,” Youth Service Summit and Day of Action.
Firstmark Credit Union is proud to sponsor the count me in! service opportunities fair. It not only demonstrates our commitment to youth, education, and our community, but also supports the credit union philosophy of ‘people helping people.’
-- Leon Ewing, CEO, Firstmark Credit Union
Our goal with count me in! is to make it easy and fun for students to get information about service opportunties in our community. Last year, 500 high-school students from across the city came to to the event to learn about and sign up as volunteers for places like: Any Baby Can, San Pedro Playhouse, Friends of the Parks, the YMCA, and more.
-- Brenda Moczygemba, VP of Marketing and Public Relations, Firstmark Credit Union
Monday, September 8, 2008
Action Generation Service Projects
Literacy Fair with the City of San Antonio
Volunteers will be providing free books and promoting resources like the local library, GED classes, and citizenship preparation to local residents.
Graffiti Wipeout with the City of San Antonio
The 5th Annual Graffiti Wipeout is a city-wide initiative to keep our streets beautiful. Volunteers will paint over graffiti in assigned locations in the downtown area.
Milam Park Clean-up with the City of San Antonio
Volunteers will clean up Milam Park! Multiple projects will take place including painting, planting, clean-up and more!
Hemisphere Park Clean-up with the City of San Antonio
Volunteers will clean up Hemisphere Park! Multiple projects will take place including painting, planting, clean-up and more!
Habitat Re-Store with Habitat for Humanity
Volunteers will help organize, clean, price, paint and build sawhorses and walls for the re-store which provides low-cost building and housing materials to the community.
Dia de Los Muertos with SA Missions National Historical Park
Volunteers will be preparing a total of 3,000 craft activities. Crafts will include preparing Marigolds, papel picado, and paper puppets. Crafts will be used during the park's Dia De Los Muertos events to assist with explaining the history behind Day of the Dead, its symbols and the relevance it holds in our communities today.
Archeology Day with SA Missions National Historical Park
Volunteers will prepare arts and craft activities for Archeology Day at the park. Crafts will include preparing make-and-take projects, collecting palm fronds for mask making activities, updating the mask demo cart, and preparing tiles for wall art activity preparation. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, work gloves, and long pants since they will be cutting fronds from palm trees.
Food Box Assembly with The San Antonio Food Bank
Volunteers will provide quality control in the receiving, sorting, boxing and moving of food and non-edible donations coming to the San Antonio Food Bank.
To register for one of the above service projects, click here.
Volunteers will be providing free books and promoting resources like the local library, GED classes, and citizenship preparation to local residents.
Graffiti Wipeout with the City of San Antonio
The 5th Annual Graffiti Wipeout is a city-wide initiative to keep our streets beautiful. Volunteers will paint over graffiti in assigned locations in the downtown area.
Milam Park Clean-up with the City of San Antonio
Volunteers will clean up Milam Park! Multiple projects will take place including painting, planting, clean-up and more!
Hemisphere Park Clean-up with the City of San Antonio
Volunteers will clean up Hemisphere Park! Multiple projects will take place including painting, planting, clean-up and more!
Habitat Re-Store with Habitat for Humanity
Volunteers will help organize, clean, price, paint and build sawhorses and walls for the re-store which provides low-cost building and housing materials to the community.
Dia de Los Muertos with SA Missions National Historical Park
Volunteers will be preparing a total of 3,000 craft activities. Crafts will include preparing Marigolds, papel picado, and paper puppets. Crafts will be used during the park's Dia De Los Muertos events to assist with explaining the history behind Day of the Dead, its symbols and the relevance it holds in our communities today.
Archeology Day with SA Missions National Historical Park
Volunteers will prepare arts and craft activities for Archeology Day at the park. Crafts will include preparing make-and-take projects, collecting palm fronds for mask making activities, updating the mask demo cart, and preparing tiles for wall art activity preparation. Volunteers should wear closed-toe shoes, work gloves, and long pants since they will be cutting fronds from palm trees.
Food Box Assembly with The San Antonio Food Bank
Volunteers will provide quality control in the receiving, sorting, boxing and moving of food and non-edible donations coming to the San Antonio Food Bank.
To register for one of the above service projects, click here.
Exhibitor - Presa Community Center
Presa Community Center
3721 South Presa
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-532-5295
URL: www.presa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Non-profit based organization
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer in tax services, greeter, administrative, tax preparer, youth recreation
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
3721 South Presa
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-532-5295
URL: www.presa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Non-profit based organization
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteer in tax services, greeter, administrative, tax preparer, youth recreation
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Spina Bifida Association of Texas
Spina Bifida Association of Texas
10615 Perrin Bietel Rd., Ste 701
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Phone: 210-653-1800
URL: www.sbatx.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) To improve the lives of those affected by Spina Bifida and to promote its prevention through Folic Acid awareness.
Volunteer Opportunities: Family events, health & bridal fairs, fund-raising, special skills: office assistance, marketing, translating (spanish/english) newsletters 7 publications, database development and web design
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 10
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 15
10615 Perrin Bietel Rd., Ste 701
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Phone: 210-653-1800
URL: www.sbatx.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) To improve the lives of those affected by Spina Bifida and to promote its prevention through Folic Acid awareness.
Volunteer Opportunities: Family events, health & bridal fairs, fund-raising, special skills: office assistance, marketing, translating (spanish/english) newsletters 7 publications, database development and web design
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 10
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 15
Exhibitor - SARA Sanctuary
Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption - SARA Sanctuary
P.O. Box 813
Seguin, Texas 78156
Phone: 830-401-0280
URL: www.sarasanctuary.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Plants/Animals) Non-profit, no-kill facility which provides rehabilitation to abused or abandoned animals.
Volunteer Opportunities: We seek volunteers to help care for the animals and the facility Monday-Saturday. We also need people to help organize and work fund-raisers and spread awareness of the organization.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 10
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
P.O. Box 813
Seguin, Texas 78156
Phone: 830-401-0280
URL: www.sarasanctuary.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Plants/Animals) Non-profit, no-kill facility which provides rehabilitation to abused or abandoned animals.
Volunteer Opportunities: We seek volunteers to help care for the animals and the facility Monday-Saturday. We also need people to help organize and work fund-raisers and spread awareness of the organization.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 10
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Healthy Families San Antonio
Healthy Families San Antonio
2300 W. Commerce, Ste. 100
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-424-5437
URL: www.hfsatx.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) We are a child abuse prevention agency offering case management, home-based parenting, and community education services.
Volunteer Opportunities: Office duties (filing, copies, phone calls, organizing, data entry); health fairs; fund-raising events; public relation events; group activities with children.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 16
2300 W. Commerce, Ste. 100
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-424-5437
URL: www.hfsatx.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) We are a child abuse prevention agency offering case management, home-based parenting, and community education services.
Volunteer Opportunities: Office duties (filing, copies, phone calls, organizing, data entry); health fairs; fund-raising events; public relation events; group activities with children.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 16
Exhibitor - Baptist Medical Center
Baptist Medical Center
111 Dallas Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-297-7000
URL: www.baptisthealthsystem.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Health/Medical) Major hospital providing the highest quality health care and community service in a compassionate Christian environment.
Volunteer Opportunities: Nursing Unit Volunteer, Surgical Waiting Room Host, Pharmacy/Central Supply Assistant, Lobby/Information Team, other Clinical and Non-clinical assignments
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 16
111 Dallas Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-297-7000
URL: www.baptisthealthsystem.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Health/Medical) Major hospital providing the highest quality health care and community service in a compassionate Christian environment.
Volunteer Opportunities: Nursing Unit Volunteer, Surgical Waiting Room Host, Pharmacy/Central Supply Assistant, Lobby/Information Team, other Clinical and Non-clinical assignments
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 16
Exhibitor - San Antonio Food Bank
San Antonio Food Bank
5200 Old Hwy 90 West
San Antonio, Texas 78227
Phone: 210-337-3663
URL: www.sanantoniofoodbank.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services)
Volunteer Opportunities: Sort and quality check donated food items. Pack food boxes using a variety of food items
Need: All Year
5200 Old Hwy 90 West
San Antonio, Texas 78227
Phone: 210-337-3663
URL: www.sanantoniofoodbank.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services)
Volunteer Opportunities: Sort and quality check donated food items. Pack food boxes using a variety of food items
Need: All Year
Exhibitor - Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas
202 Baltimore
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Phone: 210-225-6322
URL: www.bigmentor.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) One-to-one mentoring for youth ages 5-17
Volunteer Opportunities: Mentoring
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
202 Baltimore
San Antonio, Texas 78215
Phone: 210-225-6322
URL: www.bigmentor.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) One-to-one mentoring for youth ages 5-17
Volunteer Opportunities: Mentoring
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park
2202 Roosevelt Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-534-8833
URL: www.nps.gov/saan
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Government) Preserving the remnants of 18th century Spanish colonial history
Volunteer Opportunities: Program Guide, Orientation Desk, Archeology Assistant, Curatorial Assistant, Maintenance, Gardener, Administration and Graphic Design
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 16
2202 Roosevelt Ave.
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-534-8833
URL: www.nps.gov/saan
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Government) Preserving the remnants of 18th century Spanish colonial history
Volunteer Opportunities: Program Guide, Orientation Desk, Archeology Assistant, Curatorial Assistant, Maintenance, Gardener, Administration and Graphic Design
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 16
Exhibitor - College for All Texans Foundation
College for All Texans Foundation
1200 East Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
Phone: 512-427-6198
URL: www.collegeforalltexans.com
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/National Service) The College for All Texans Foundation promotes outreach initiatives to ensure that all students across Texas have the tools to pursue higher education.
Volunteer Opportunities: AmeriCorps Members and community volunteers serve in GO Centers, school based college centers that focus on creating a school wide college going culture and promoting higher education to K-12 students and their families.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
1200 East Anderson Lane
Austin, Texas 78752
Phone: 512-427-6198
URL: www.collegeforalltexans.com
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/National Service) The College for All Texans Foundation promotes outreach initiatives to ensure that all students across Texas have the tools to pursue higher education.
Volunteer Opportunities: AmeriCorps Members and community volunteers serve in GO Centers, school based college centers that focus on creating a school wide college going culture and promoting higher education to K-12 students and their families.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - A-MED Community Hospice
A-MED Community Hospice
4204 Woodcock, Suite 205
San Antonio, Texas 78228
Phone: 210-734-6300
Organization Description: (For-profit/Health/Medical) Hospice organization seeking to meet the support needs of families and individuals with life limiting illnesses
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers provide socialization and support to participants and families with life-limiting illnesses
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
4204 Woodcock, Suite 205
San Antonio, Texas 78228
Phone: 210-734-6300
Organization Description: (For-profit/Health/Medical) Hospice organization seeking to meet the support needs of families and individuals with life limiting illnesses
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers provide socialization and support to participants and families with life-limiting illnesses
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Heritage Children, Coaching Youth for Life
Heritage Children, Coaching Youth for Life
P.O. Box 701801
San Antonio, Texas 78270
Phone: 210-495-5352
URL: www.heritagechildrentx.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) Developing the social, moral, psychological, and spiritual attributes of at-risk youth to become productive adults
Volunteer Opportunities: Mentors are the "Warriors" for these youth guiding them on their journey. With interactions with the mentors and our programs the youth can be strengthened emotionally, academically and spiritually.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 15
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
P.O. Box 701801
San Antonio, Texas 78270
Phone: 210-495-5352
URL: www.heritagechildrentx.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) Developing the social, moral, psychological, and spiritual attributes of at-risk youth to become productive adults
Volunteer Opportunities: Mentors are the "Warriors" for these youth guiding them on their journey. With interactions with the mentors and our programs the youth can be strengthened emotionally, academically and spiritually.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 15
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services
Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services, Adult Protective Services Region 8
3635 SE Military
San Antonio, Texas 78223
Phone: 210-337-3297
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Government) Provides services to 65+ seniors and 18+ disabled adults who are victims of abuse, self-abuse, neglect, self-neglect
Volunteer Opportunities: Office clerk, case worker assistant, resource room assistance and public relations
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 15
3635 SE Military
San Antonio, Texas 78223
Phone: 210-337-3297
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Government) Provides services to 65+ seniors and 18+ disabled adults who are victims of abuse, self-abuse, neglect, self-neglect
Volunteer Opportunities: Office clerk, case worker assistant, resource room assistance and public relations
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 15
Exhibitor - VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
VITAS Innovative Hospice Care
5430 Fredericksburg, Ste. 200
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-348-4300
URL: www.vitas.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Health/Medical) Provide hospice care to patients and their families at the end of life. Services provided in home, care facilities, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities: Support Visits to patients, student internships, Veteran Volunteers, pet therapy, making comfort bears/lap blankets, administrative, group events, fund-raising for sister hospice in Sub-Saharan Africa
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 10
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
5430 Fredericksburg, Ste. 200
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-348-4300
URL: www.vitas.com
Organization Description: (For-profit/Health/Medical) Provide hospice care to patients and their families at the end of life. Services provided in home, care facilities, etc.
Volunteer Opportunities: Support Visits to patients, student internships, Veteran Volunteers, pet therapy, making comfort bears/lap blankets, administrative, group events, fund-raising for sister hospice in Sub-Saharan Africa
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 10
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - The Saddle Light Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship
The Saddle Light Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship
17530 Old Evans Road
Selma, Texas
Phone: 210-651-9574
URL: www.thesaddlelightcenter.com
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) We provide Hippotherapy & Therapeutic Riding for disabled persons.
Volunteer Opportunities: Side walking, support riders, horse handling, horse care, barn chores. Must be able to walk 45-60 minutes at a time
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
17530 Old Evans Road
Selma, Texas
Phone: 210-651-9574
URL: www.thesaddlelightcenter.com
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) We provide Hippotherapy & Therapeutic Riding for disabled persons.
Volunteer Opportunities: Side walking, support riders, horse handling, horse care, barn chores. Must be able to walk 45-60 minutes at a time
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
Exhibitor - San Antonio Youth Literacy
San Antonio Youth Literacy
700 N. St. Mary's, Suite 210
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-299-1533
URL: www.sayl.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Promotes the literacy skills of San Antonio's at-risk youth by providing opportunities for guided reading practice.
Volunteer Opportunities: Reading Tutors assist 2nd grade students reading below grade level by providing guided reading practice. Foster an enjoyment of reading while enhancing the student's motivation and self-esteem.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 17
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
700 N. St. Mary's, Suite 210
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-299-1533
URL: www.sayl.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Promotes the literacy skills of San Antonio's at-risk youth by providing opportunities for guided reading practice.
Volunteer Opportunities: Reading Tutors assist 2nd grade students reading below grade level by providing guided reading practice. Foster an enjoyment of reading while enhancing the student's motivation and self-esteem.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 17
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
Exhibitor - Strategic Credit Counselors, Inc.
Strategic Credit Counselors, Inc.
401 Isom Road, Ste 260
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: 210-308-6166
URL: www.strategiccreditcounselors.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Financial education for individuals and low income families, to manage the complex process of financial decision making.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers to spread awareness of "Financial Literacy is Power" educational programs. Marketing reps, project development team, office telephone, clerical, event planners and translating span./eng.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
401 Isom Road, Ste 260
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: 210-308-6166
URL: www.strategiccreditcounselors.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Financial education for individuals and low income families, to manage the complex process of financial decision making.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers to spread awareness of "Financial Literacy is Power" educational programs. Marketing reps, project development team, office telephone, clerical, event planners and translating span./eng.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
Exhibitor - Communities In Schools of San Antonio
Communities In Schools of San Antonio
1616 E. Commerce Bldg. 1
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-520-8440
URL: www.cissa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) We are part of the national CIS Stay in School network serving Bexar County since 1985
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help promote and implement our volunteer program. Volunteers will be used to help recruit, train and track our volunteers, mentors and tutors to the 59 schools we serve.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 18
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
1616 E. Commerce Bldg. 1
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-520-8440
URL: www.cissa.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) We are part of the national CIS Stay in School network serving Bexar County since 1985
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to help promote and implement our volunteer program. Volunteers will be used to help recruit, train and track our volunteers, mentors and tutors to the 59 schools we serve.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 18
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - San Antonio Children's Museum
San Antonio Children's Museum
305 East Houston
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-212-4453
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) San Antonio Children's Museum provides educational experiences for children and the adults in their lives
Volunteer Opportunities: Assist museum staff at exhibits such as the front-end loader and Kid-powered elevator. Our volunteers also interact with children and their parents by assisting with daily art and scince activities
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 14
Exhibitor - Methodist Mission Home
Methodist Mission Home
6487 Whitby Road
San Antonio, Texas 78240
Phone: 210-696-2410
URL: www.mmhome.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Serves people - Women facing unplanned pregnancies families seeking to adopt, young adults with disabilities
Volunteer Opportunities: Admin/Clerical, Maintenance/Landscaping, Internships in Family Services and SCHI program. Use of American Sign Language
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 12
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 15
6487 Whitby Road
San Antonio, Texas 78240
Phone: 210-696-2410
URL: www.mmhome.org
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Serves people - Women facing unplanned pregnancies families seeking to adopt, young adults with disabilities
Volunteer Opportunities: Admin/Clerical, Maintenance/Landscaping, Internships in Family Services and SCHI program. Use of American Sign Language
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 12
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 15
To Register as an Exhibitor for the "Count Me In!" Service Opportunity Fair
Are you looking for volunteers, interns and/or members to help fill the demands of your organization/group? Would you benefit by having a ONE YEAR commitment? Whether you’re a corporate volunteer corps, nonprofit, civic organization or service sector company…then we have an opportunity for you to promote your Service Opportunities to the youth of San Antonio who are looking for a location to fulfill their commitment of one year of service in the San Antonio community.Over 400 youth (ages 16-27) will come together to complete service projects throughout the city and will then rally at the UTSA campus at the “count me in!” service opportunity fair to select organizations to carry out their commitment to a year of service in San Antonio.
We are looking for participants in the following categories to exhibit at the “count me in!” service opportunity fair which will take place in the Bill Miller Plaza from 12:30pm to 3:30pm on September 27th 2008 . Categories include: Arts & Culture, Civic Organization, Economic Development, Education, Environmental, Faith-based, Foreign Affairs, Government, Health/Medical, Human Services, Military Support, National Service, Nonprofit Career Training, Plants/Animals, Research, Sports, Volunteer Corp, Media and Youth.
Will you help us offer these youth a wide variety of service opportunities to help them meet their pledge to complete one year of service?!!!
Registration is $10 and will include a table, two chairs, canopy shade, inclusion in the “count me in!” service opportunity directory, complimentary tote and lunch (for up to 2 representatives).
Simply complete the attached form and return it with your payment by September 10th 2008 (To be included in the Service Opportunity Directory) – Registrations after this date will be accepted through September 24th, 2008. Download the Exhibitor Registration Form from the Resources section on the home page.
The local Youth Service Summit “Action Generation” will launch a year of service activities designed to:
- improve the quality of life in San Antonio
- enrich the volunteer base of San Antonio’s nonprofit organizations
- promote increased participation in non-profit organizations
- increased participation in volunteerism from individuals and the corporate sector
- draw attention to national service as a viable option for citizens
- and raise awareness about careers in the nonprofit/service sector
To Register as an Attendee of Action Generation Service Summit
To Register and attend the Action Generation Service Summit and Count Me In! Service Opportunity Fair on Saturday, September 27th, 2008, please visit the United Way Volunteer Solutions website to pick your service project for the day.
The Action Generation Service Summit is inviting the San Antonio community to SERVE! This one time event is a chance for San Antonians to make a difference in the community and find out how to continue to make an impact all year long. The service projects are open to participants ages 14+. The “Count Me In” Service Fair and other afternoon events are open to all ages. Here is a brief overview of the day's activities:
7:30-8:15: Arrive at UTSA Downtown Campus; check in for the day; FREE BREAKFAST!
8:15-8:45: Welcome & Keynote
8:45-8:50: Load Busses
9:00-12:00: Service Projects!! PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE. (Transportation to project site provided!)
12:00-1:00: Arrive back at UTSA for a FREE LUNCH!
12:30-3:30: “Count Me In!” Service Opportunities Fair
3:00-5:00: Radio DJ, LIVE Concert by Dog Men Poets & Kessler
5:00: Summit closing
The Action Generation Service Summit is inviting the San Antonio community to SERVE! This one time event is a chance for San Antonians to make a difference in the community and find out how to continue to make an impact all year long. The service projects are open to participants ages 14+. The “Count Me In” Service Fair and other afternoon events are open to all ages. Here is a brief overview of the day's activities:
7:30-8:15: Arrive at UTSA Downtown Campus; check in for the day; FREE BREAKFAST!
8:15-8:45: Welcome & Keynote
8:45-8:50: Load Busses
9:00-12:00: Service Projects!! PLEASE SIGN UP FOR ONE. (Transportation to project site provided!)
12:00-1:00: Arrive back at UTSA for a FREE LUNCH!
12:30-3:30: “Count Me In!” Service Opportunities Fair
3:00-5:00: Radio DJ, LIVE Concert by Dog Men Poets & Kessler
5:00: Summit closing
Exhibitor - American Diabetes Association
American Diabetes Association
8610 N. New Braunfels, Suite 400
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Phone: 210-829-1765
URL: http://www.diabetes.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Volunteer Opportunities: Office support, phone support, pre-event support, day of special event support
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
8610 N. New Braunfels, Suite 400
San Antonio, Texas 78217
Phone: 210-829-1765
URL: http://www.diabetes.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) To prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes.
Volunteer Opportunities: Office support, phone support, pre-event support, day of special event support
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Exhibitor - Kinetic Kids Sports and Recreation
Kinetic Kids Sports and Recreation
P.O. Box 690993
San Antonio, Texas 78269
Phone: 210-748-5867
URL: http://www.kinetickidstx.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Sports) Kinetic Kids is a non-profit organization that provides sports and recreation programs for children with special needs.
Volunteer Opportunities: Weekly programs are available in 6-8 week time frames, as well as some 1 day event volunteer opportunities. We are currently accepting volunters for our Fall Season programs.
Need: Seasonal
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 15
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17
Exhibitor - Any Baby Can
Any Baby Can
217 Howard
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone: 210-227-0170
URL: http://www.anybabycansa.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) We provide services for children that have a chronic illness, developmental delay, health risk or challenge.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to have fun and interact with children with special needs. We require that all volunteers complete a criminal background check, as well as a TB test.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 12
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
217 Howard
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone: 210-227-0170
URL: http://www.anybabycansa.org/
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) We provide services for children that have a chronic illness, developmental delay, health risk or challenge.
Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to have fun and interact with children with special needs. We require that all volunteers complete a criminal background check, as well as a TB test.
Need: All Year
Minimum age requirement with an adult: 12
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18
Count Me In! Service Opportunity Fair
Count Me In! Service Opportunity Fair
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
UTSA Downtown Campus
Bill Miller Plaza
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Explore the numerous possibilities to volunteer in the San Antonio and surrounding communities. Engage in your community and make a difference today!
Preview registered exhibitors under the "Service Opportunity Exhibitor" link in the information section of the homepage.
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
UTSA Downtown Campus
Bill Miller Plaza
12:30pm - 3:30pm
Explore the numerous possibilities to volunteer in the San Antonio and surrounding communities. Engage in your community and make a difference today!
Preview registered exhibitors under the "Service Opportunity Exhibitor" link in the information section of the homepage.
Action Generation Service Summit
Action Generation Service Summit
Saturday, September 27th, 2008
Click on the image above to download the flyer, print it and share with your friends!
Exhibitor - Camp CAMP
Children's Association for Maximum Potential
P.O. Box 27086
San Antonio, Texas 78227
Phone: 210-671-5411
Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) Provides summer camping experience and year around respite programs for children and adults with special needs.
Volunteer Opportunities: We are looking for volunteers with a heart for those with special needs to assist in providing the care for them to reach their maximum potential.
Need: All Year
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