Count Me In!

Exhibitor - City Year San Antonio

2008-09-16T14:22:00.000-07:00

City Year San Antonio
109B North San Saba
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-247-4423
URL: www.cityyear.org/sanantonio

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/National Service) City Year unites youth of all backgrounds for a year of service, giving them skills and a chance to change the world.

Volunteer Opportunities: Make a difference by completing a 10-month commitment, working with underserved children as tutors and mentors and leading them in high-impact community service.
Need: Seasonal; September - June

Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17

Exhibitor - San Antonio State Hospital

2008-09-16T13:35:00.001-07:00

San Antonio State Hospital
6711 S. New Braunfels, Ste. 100
San Antonio, Texas 78223
Phone: 210-531-8128

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical) The San Antonio State Hospital provides intensive inpatient treatment for 300 mentally ill persons in south Texas.

Volunteer Opportunities: Volunteers are needed to assist with patient birthday and holiday celebrations, patient festivals and activities, landscaping and gardening at paitent buildings, sorting donations, and chapel ministry
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: 14
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18

Exhibitor - Stand Up For Kids

2008-09-16T13:34:00.001-07:00

Stand Up For Kids
P.O. Box 2752
San Antonio, Texas 78299
Phone: 210-378-2291
URL: www.sanantonio.standupforkids.org

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) Give Homeless and Street Kids a Hand Up off the street.

Volunteer Opportunities: Outreach-walk the streets and parks of San Antonio to meet kids, Fun Raising-raise funds and donations to supply the youth with food, hygiene and clothes, Program Coor. Locate education/jobs/housing
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18

Exhibitor - American Sunrise Public Allies

2008-09-16T13:33:00.002-07:00

American Sunrise Public Allies
2007 W Commerce
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-223-0905
URL: www.publicallies.org

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Nonprofit Career Training) ASPA's mission is to advance diverse young leaders to strengthen communities, non-profits and civic participation.

Volunteer Opportunities: A full-time, ten month apprenticeship at a local non-profit or govt entity that develops young adults from diverse and under-represented backgrounds for careers in public life.
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: 18
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18

Exhibitor - Meld Parenting Program

2008-09-16T13:33:00.001-07:00

Meld Parenting Program
4507 Medical Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78229
Phone: 210-223-1311
URL: www.mhm.org

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Meld brings individuals with similar parenting needs together in order to promote confident and competent parenting.

Volunteer Opportunities: Parent group facilitators will lead a group of approximately ten to twelve program participants. Childcare providers will provide activities and supervision to the children of the Meld participants.
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: 18
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18

Exhibitor - Green Spaces Alliance

2008-09-16T07:59:00.000-07:00

Green Spaces Alliance of South Texas
P.O. Box 15677
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone: 210-222-8430
URL: http://www.greenspacesalliance.org/

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Environmental) Green Spaces is dedicated to keeping South Texas green through land conservation, community gardening, and education.

Volunteer Opportunities: We are always looking for volunteers to help us with administrative tasks and work in our community gardens. Volunteers with specialized knowledge can help us with our land conservation program.
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18

Exhbitor - Children's Bereavement Center

2008-09-16T07:58:00.002-07:00

Children's Bereavement Center of South Texas
332 W. Craig Place
San Antonio, Texas 78247
Phone: 210-748-2034
URL: www.cbcsf.org

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) CBCST is solely focused on the grief support needs of children who have suffered the death of a loved one.

Volunteer Opportunities: Serve dinner to children and their families, clean up yard, paint bathrooms, organize supplies, and help make CBCST house presentable
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: All
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 13

Exhibitor - San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic

2008-09-16T07:58:00.001-07:00

San Antonio Christian Dental Clinic
112 Auditorium Circle
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Phone: 210-226-8041

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Health/Medical)

Volunteer Opportunities: Front desk, Chair-side assistant and Sterilization
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: 18
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18

Exhibitor - Seton Home

2008-09-16T07:57:00.002-07:00

Seton Home
1115 Mission Road
San Antonio, Texas 78210
Phone: 210-533-3504
URL: www.setonhomesa.org

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) Residential facility serving homeless pregnant/parent teens and their children thru education, day-care, life-skills

Volunteer Opportunities: Tutoring program assistant, Special Event assistant, Boutique Manager, Grounds Worders, Donation Helpers and Research assistant
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18

Exhibitor - Inner City Development

2008-09-16T07:57:00.001-07:00

Inner City Development
1300 Chihuahua St.
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-224-7239

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services) Non-profit, all-volunteer staff and administration, community based organization that responds to emergency, educational

Volunteer Opportunities: Emergency food pantry, Emergency clothing, Christmas toy sale, after school program, GED program, a summer Job-training program for neighborhood youth.
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement without an adult: 13

Exhibitor - Make-A-Wish Foundation

2008-09-16T07:56:00.000-07:00

Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central & South Texas
7323 Hwy. 90 W. Suite 106
San Antonio, Texas 78227
Phone: 210-525-9474
URL: http://www.centralandsouthtexas.wish.org/

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Youth) The Make-A-Wish Foundation grants the wishes of children with life threatening medical conditions.

Volunteer Opportunities: Intern in San Antonio office, general volunteer activities, wish granting, radiothon phone bank and Kids For Wish Kids Program for school children.
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: 18
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 18

Exhibitor - Col. Victor J. Ferrari Learning Center

2008-09-16T07:55:00.001-07:00

Col. Victor J. Ferrari Learning Center
107 W. Rampart Drive
San Antonio, Texas 78216
Phone: 210-207-7650

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Education) Provides direct services in education. Classes in reading, writing, English as a 2nd Language & GED are main components

Volunteer Opportunities: Front Desk Help: Individual needs to speak Spanish and have good customer service skills. M-TH (3:30pm to close) & Sat. (9am-4pm). Volunteers needed to teach English as a 2nd Language classes on Sat.
Need: All Year

Minimum age requirement with an adult: 16
Minimum age requirement without an adult: 17

Exhibitor - Dress for Success San Antonio

2008-09-16T07:54:00.000-07:00

Dress for Success San Antonio
1115 W. Martin Street
San Antonio, Texas 78207
Phone: 210-737-1515

Organization Description: (Nonprofit/Human Services)

Volunteer Opportunities:
Need: All Year

A Nation of Service - First Lady On Why Volunteering Is Not A Photo-Op

2008-09-12T07:47:00.000-07:00

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"

count me in! Planning Committee

2008-09-12T07:14:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Christian Job Corps of Kendall County

2008-09-10T19:48:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Mission Road Development Center

2008-09-10T19:48:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - St. PJ's Children's Home

2008-09-10T19:47:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Ready Willing Enable! Inc.

2008-09-10T19:47:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - San Antonio Youth Volunteers

2008-09-10T19:46:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Project Quest

2008-09-10T19:46:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - "count me in!" Service Opportunity Fair

2008-09-10T19:45:00.000-07:00

"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

Exhibitor - AccessAbility Fest

2008-09-10T19:43:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Texas Public Radio

2008-09-10T19:42:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Catholic Charities

2008-09-10T19:41:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - United States Marine Corps

2008-09-10T19:41:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - JOVEN

2008-09-10T19:40:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Family Service Association

2008-09-10T19:40:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - A Women's Connection, Inc.

2008-09-10T19:39:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Kids Sports Network

2008-09-10T19:39:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - San Antonio State School Volunteer Services Council

2008-09-10T19:38:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Friends of the San Antonio Public Library Book Cellar

2008-09-10T19:38:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - KLRN

2008-09-10T19:37:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - UTSA American Humanics & Nonprofit Management

2008-09-10T19:32:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Christian Assistance Ministry (CAM)

2008-09-10T19:32:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Sante Pediatrics

2008-09-10T19:31:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Texas Organ Sharing Alliance

2008-09-10T19:30:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Friends of the Parks

2008-09-10T19:30:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Mitchell Lake Audubon Center

2008-09-10T19:29:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - The Wesley Health and Wellness Center

2008-09-10T19:28:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Bexar County Juvenile Probation Department

2008-09-10T19:28:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Fisher House Inc. at Lackland AFB

2008-09-10T19:27:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc.

2008-09-10T19:24:00.000-07:00

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

Firstmark Sponsors 3rd Annual count me in! fair

2008-09-10T11:22:00.000-07:00

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

Action Generation Service Projects

2008-09-08T14:16:00.000-07:00

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.

Exhibitor - Presa Community Center

2008-09-08T14:03:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Spina Bifida Association of Texas

2008-09-08T13:48:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - SARA Sanctuary

2008-09-08T13:41:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Healthy Families San Antonio

2008-09-08T13:41:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Baptist Medical Center

2008-09-08T13:40:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - San Antonio Food Bank

2008-09-08T13:39:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas

2008-09-08T13:39:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - San Antonio Missions National Historical Park

2008-09-08T13:33:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - College for All Texans Foundation

2008-09-08T13:33:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - A-MED Community Hospice

2008-09-08T13:32:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Heritage Children, Coaching Youth for Life

2008-09-08T13:32:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Texas Dept. of Family & Protective Services

2008-09-08T13:31:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - VITAS Innovative Hospice Care

2008-09-08T13:30:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - The Saddle Light Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship

2008-09-08T13:30:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - San Antonio Youth Literacy

2008-09-08T13:13:00.002-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Strategic Credit Counselors, Inc.

2008-09-08T13:13:00.001-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Communities In Schools of San Antonio

2008-09-08T13:12:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - San Antonio Children's Museum

2008-09-08T13:10:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-08T13:09:00.000-07:00

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

To Register as an Exhibitor for the "Count Me In!" Service Opportunity Fair

2008-09-08T09:58:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-08T09:54:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - American Diabetes Association

2008-09-08T09:52:00.000-07:00

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

Exhibitor - Kinetic Kids Sports and Recreation

2008-09-08T09:50:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-08T09:48:00.000-07:00

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

Count Me In! Service Opportunity Fair

2008-09-08T09:43:00.000-07:00

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.

Action Generation Service Summit

2008-09-08T09:38:00.000-07:00

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

2008-09-08T08:51:00.000-07:00

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