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Art 2 Heart |
Ages Served: Children & Teens |
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623 Myrta, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Teachers, Office/Clerical, Music/Entertainment, Transportation |
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Website: www.art2heart.org |
Service Times: Week days & Week- |
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Contact: Lorraine LeMon 830- |
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Other Needs: Tutors |
Mission Statement: To improve the ethical quality of society by changing the PERSONAL
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Good Samaritan Center |
Ages Served: Adults & Senior Adults |
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104 Industrial Loop, Suite 100, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 |
Needs: Office/Clerical |
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Website: www.goodsamfbg.org |
Service Times: Week days |
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Contact: Cheri Snyder 830- |
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Other Needs: We especially need bi- |
Mission Statement: A nonprofit health and dental clinic for the uninsured, low- |
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Dietert Senior Center |
Ages Served: Senior Adults |
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451 Guadulupe Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs |
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Website: www.dietertseniorcenter.org |
Service Times: Week days & Week- |
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Contact: Tina Woods 830- |
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Comfort Public Library |
Ages Served: All |
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P.O. Box 536, Comfort, TX 78013 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs, Music/Entertainment |
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Website: www.comfort- |
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Contact: Patricia Miles 830- |
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Other Needs: circulation and special projects |
Mission Statement: It is the mission of the Comfort Public Library to provide a broad range of library services of the highest quality to all citizens, in the most effective and efficient manner possible. The Library will meet the informational, educational, recreational, cultural, historical and intellectual needs of its patrons.
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Hill Country CARES |
Ages Served: All |
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PO Box 291817, Kerrville, TX 78029- |
Needs: Teachers, Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs |
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Website: www.hccares.com |
Service Times: Week days and Week- |
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Judy Sullivan, Executive Director 830- |
info@hccares.com |
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Other Needs: crisis hotline workers, horse therapy program for teens volunteers (side walkers, horse handlers, mentors), special events, ReRuns resale shop help
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Mission Statement: Hill Country CARES™ mission is to promote healthy individuals,
healthy families and healthy communities by providing prevention, intervention and
recovery services for domestic violence; sexual assault; abuse and neglect of children,
elderly or persons with disabilities; chronic illness education, and self- |
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HC Chapter - |
Ages Served: All |
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333 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Teacher, Office/Clerical |
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Website: http://hccarc.redcross.org |
Service Times: Week days and Week- |
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Contact: Mary Beth Haney 830- |
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Other Needs: Disaster Services, Health & Safety Services, Kerrville VA Hospital Volunteers
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Mission Statement: The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. The Hill Country Chapter serves Blanco, Gillespie, Kerr, Kimble, Mason, Menard and Sutton counties. |
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Christian Women's Job Corps Kerr County |
Ages Served: Female Adults |
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1140 Broadway Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Teachers, Mentors, Office/Clerical, Food Service |
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Website: www.cwjckerrcounty.org |
Service Times: Week days |
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Contact: Nina Cruthirds 830- |
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Other Needs:
One Time Project: Fall and Spring Semester - |
Mission Statement: The purpose of Christian Women's Job Corps of Kerr County is to give women in need hope for their future by equipping them for life and employment, moving them from dependency to self sufficiency. |
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Fredericksburg Food Ministry - |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults |
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P.O. Box 2042 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Food Service, Music/Ent., Transportation, |
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Website: N/A |
Service Times: Week days & Week- |
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Contact: Pat & Catherine Vinson, 830- |
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Mission Statement: Fredericksburg Food Ministry is an all- |
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Families & Literacy, Inc. |
Ages Served: Adults, Senior Adults |
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1006 C, Junction Hwy. Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Mentor, Office/Clerical, Teacher |
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Website: www.familiesandliteracy.org |
Service Times: Week days |
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Contact: Mike Hunter - |
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Other Needs: Our class schedule mirrors the school year of KISD. |
Mission Statement: It is the mission of Families & Literacy, Inc. to enable Hill Country adults, through education, to be better prepared to participate in the life of the community.
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Hill Country Arts Foundation |
Ages Served: All |
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120 Point Theatre Rd. South, Ingram, TX 78025 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Music/Entertianment |
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Website: www.hcaf.com |
Service Times: Week days & Weekends |
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Contact: Rosanne Thrall 830- |
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Other Needs: act in plays, build & paint sets, sew costumes,usher at plays,work backstage, distribute posters, gallery docent,work in gift shop |
Mission Statement: The mission statement of the Hill Country Arts Foundation is to sustain a center for the Visual and Performing arts which promotes education and a public awareness and interest in the arts. |
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Peterson Regional Medical Center, Volunteer Auxiliary |
Ages Served: Teens & Adults |
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551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, |
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Website: www.petersonrmc.com |
Service Times: Week days & Week- |
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Contact: Martha Kies, 830 258- |
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Other Needs: assist with the Information Desk, Lab, Emergency Dept., Gift Shops, Greeters and with the fund raisers during the year |
Mission Statement: Mission is to assist the Peterson Hospital and Ambulatory Care Center in service to the patients |
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Peterson Hospice |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults |
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1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Music/Entertainment, |
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Website: www.petersonrmc.com |
Service Times: Week days & Week- |
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Contact: Liz Murray 830- |
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Other Needs: patient visitation, floral arranging, bereavement - |
Mission Statement: We provide hospice care to persons with terminal illness and bereavement support for families. We have a thrift store that supports our hospice care.
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Volunteer Services Council - |
Ages Served: Adults, Senior Adults |
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721 Thompson Drive |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Teacher, Music/Entertainment |
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Website: |
Service Times: Week Days |
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Contact: Nan Schiavo, 830- |
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Other Needs: Arts & Crafts assistant; special events assistant; process donations |
Mission Statement: Our purpose to contribute to the quality of life of individuals with mental illness served by Kerrville State Hospital |
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Kerrville Public School Foundation |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults & Senior Adults |
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1009 Barnett Street, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical |
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Website: www.kerrvilleisd.net/foundation |
Service Times: Week days & Week- |
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Contact: Barbara Johnston 830- |
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Mission Statement: The mission of the Kerrville Public School Foundation(KPSF) is to serve as a catalyst for involving the community in the enhancement and achievement of academic excellence for the children of Kerrville ISD by providing financial assistance not available through state or local funding. More on website.... |
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Schreiner University |
Ages Served: Adults, Senior Adults |
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2100 Memorial Blvd. Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Mentor, Clerical, Speaker/Motivator |
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Website: www.shreiner.edu/volunteer |
Service Times: Week Days & Week- |
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Contact: Elizabeth Loggie 830- |
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Other Needs: Guide Seniors with interview skills and resume writing. See website for specific needs details. |
Mission Statement: To create opportunities to engage the community, alumni, friends, faculty and staff in meaningful volunteer activities that will empower, activate and enrich our students' lives. |
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Hill Country Family Services |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults & Senior Adults |
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118 West Advogt Street, Boerne, TX 78006 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs |
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Website: hillcountryfamilyservices.org |
Service Times: Week days & Week- |
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Contact: Jill A. Held, 830- |
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Other Needs: Food Bank, Thrift Store and Warehouse Volunteers |
Mission Statement: HCFS mission is to assist families and individuals experiencing distress in crisis situations within the Kendall County community in order to encourage hope and to promote a social environment where the community is uplifted, improved and united. |
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Hill Country Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Inc. |
Ages Served: Adults & Senior Adults |
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102 Business Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs, Speaker/Motivator |
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Website: www.hccada.org |
Service Times: Week days |
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Contact: Jeff Jones 830- |
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Mission Statement: The Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Inc. strives to Prevent Substance Abuse and promote understanding of addictions by providing education, information, screenings, treatment, and referral services to the citizens of Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr and Medina Counties. |
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One by One (an initiative of Partners in Ministry) |
Ages Served: Adults, Senior Adults |
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301 Junction Hwy, Suite 341 Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Mentors, Office/Clerical |
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Website: www.onebyoneusa.org |
Service Times: Week- |
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Contact: Kim Richards 830- |
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Mission Statement/Purpose: To influence an entire generation through the impact of God's love and grace by enriching the quality of life for babies and their parents.
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Hill Country Mission for Health |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults |
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122 Commerce Avenue Boerne, TX 78013 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Maintenance/Repairs, Counselor |
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Website: www.missionforhealth.org |
Service Times: Week- |
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Contact: Maryann Kaul 830- |
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Other Needs: Medical providers, nurses, laboratory technicians needed week days and evenings in Boerne and Comfort
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Mission Statement: HIll Country Mission for Health is a medical ministry providing
charitable primary healthcare for eligible low-
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St. Vincent de Paul Society |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults |
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1145 Broadway |
Needs: Office/Clerical |
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Website: N/A |
Service Times: Week Days & Week Ends |
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Contact: John McCalla, 830- |
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Other Needs: Thrift Store - |
Mission Statement: Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul,
a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow together
spiritually by offering person- |
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Fredericksburg Theater Company |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults |
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306 E. Austin, Fredericksburg, TX 78624 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Maintenance/Repairs |
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Service Times: Week Days & Week- | |
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Contact: Julie Voorhees, 830- |
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Other Needs: Gardening, set construction, set painting, ushers, greeters, costuming |
Mission Statement: The mission of the Fredericksburg Theater Company is to provide superior theatrical programs for regional participation which entertain, educate, enrich, and inspire.
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Habitat for Humanity Kerr County |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults |
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P O Box 2140 Kerrville, TX 78029- |
Needs: Mentor, Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs |
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Service Times: Week Days & Week- | |
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Contact: Steve Hamilton, 830. 792- | |
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Other Needs: We need construction volunteers any time Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays beginning at 8:00 a.m. from September through June. We need people to provide lunch for workers on the same days. There are also committees for family selection, family partnering, church and community relations, finance and fundraising which actively seek community volunteers as members.
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Mission Statement: for Humanity Kerr County is an ecumenical Christian organization dedicated to partnering with God and community volunteers to provide qualified families the opportunity to own decent, affordable homes.
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Kathleen C. Cailloux Humane Society of Kerrville |
Ages Served: Teens, Adults |
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2900 Junction Highway, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Office/Clerical |
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Website: www.humanesocietyofkerrville.org |
Service Times: Week days |
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Contact: Penny Bowman, President 830- |
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Other Needs: Socialize and interact with our shelter dogs and cats to help make
them ready for a permanent adoptive home. Join our volunteers of giving back to our
community by visiting monthly nursing homes, VA Hospital, MHMR and headstart with
dogs. This requires you to have a people friendly dog. Help with our yearly fund
raisers. We also have education classes to elementary schools that can always use
a hand-
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Mission Statement: Kathleen C. Cailloux Humane Society is dedicated to placing as many animals as possible in quality homes. |
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The Salvation Army Kroc Corps Comm. Center |
Ages Served: All |
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201 Holdsworth Drive, Kerrville, Texas |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Food Service |
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Website: www.kerrvillekroc.org |
Service Times: Week days & Week- |
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Contact: Halsey Bascom 830- |
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Other Needs: Child watch and other program support |
Mission Statement: The Kroc’s vision: build state- |
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Boys & Girls Club of the Texas Hill Country |
Ages Served: Chidlren |
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501 W. Main Ste. 101, Fredericksburg, TX 78251 |
Needs: Mentor, Office/Clerical, Music/Entertainment/ Teacher/Food Service/Maint. Repairs/Transportation |
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Website: www.bgcatxhc.org |
Service Times: Week days |
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Contact: Cody Huffman, 830- |
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Mission Statement: Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. |
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Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas |
Ages Served: Children, Teens |
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1100 East Main, Kerrville, TX 78028 |
Needs: Mentor/Teacher/Office- |
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Website: www.girlscouts- |
Service Times: Week days & week- |
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Contact: Devon McLaughlin 800- |
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Other Needs: We have opportunities for a wide variety of volunteers including adult
facilitators to provide training for other adult volunteers, periodic volunteers
for programs, adults and teens to support Day Camp July 11- |
Mission Statement: We build girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make
the world a better place. One time project: Kerr County Summer Day Camp 2011, June
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Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries |
Ages Served: All |
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140 Industrial Drive, Boerne TX 78006 |
Needs: Maintenance/Repairs , Office/Clerical, Mentors Transportation |
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Website: www.hillcountrydailybread.org |
Service Times: Week- |
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Contact: Jackie Manning, 830- |
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Other Needs: People to pack food boxes, sort food, sort in clothing room, fund raising, capital campaign, public relations |
Mission Statement: Christian- |
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The Hill Country SPCA |
Ages Served: Youth, Adults, Sr. Adults |
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2981 South Hwy 16, Fredericksburg TX 78624 |
Needs: Office/Clerical, Transportation, Maintenance |
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Website: www.hillcountryspca.com |
Service Times: Week- |
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Contact: Jane Littlejohn 830- |
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Other Needs: We would love to find someone with Data Base skills, and also volunteers with web and or graphic design skills as well. |
Mission Statement: Preventing cruelty and neglect of domesticated animals/ Reducing the number of homeless and unwanted companion animals / Eliminating euthanasia of unwanted animals / Fostering responsible pet ownership / Providing shelter and placement services for homeless and unwanted animals
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