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Art 2 Heart	Ages Served: Children & Teens
623 Myrta, Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Teachers, Office/Clerical, Music/Entertainment, Transportation
Website: www.art2heart.org	Service Times: Week days & Week-ends
Contact: Lorraine LeMon 830-792-3338	E-mail:
Other Needs: Tutors	Mission Statement: To improve the ethical quality of society by changing the PERSONAL and DECISION-MAKING behaviour of young people.

Kerrville Public School Foundation	Ages Served: Teens, Adults & Senior Adults
1009 Barnett Street, Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Office/Clerical
Website: www.kerrvilleisd.net/foundation	Service Times: Week days & Week-ends
Contact: Barbara Johnston 830-257-9282	E-mail: kpsf@windstream.net
Other Needs: We sponsor events where we often need help - such as our Reach for the Stars Gala, a fashion show, and our KPSF Great Duck Race. We also need help in the office on a regular basis once a week for a few hours - flexible if someone is out of town or wants some time off.	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....

Peterson Hospice	Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults
1121 Broadway, Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Office/Clerical, Music/Entertainment,
Website: www.petersonrmc.com	Service Times: Week days & Week-ends
Contact: Liz Murray 830-258-7799	E-mail: lmurray@petersonrmc.com
Other Needs: patient visitation, floral arranging, bereavement - adult and children, thrift shop	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.

Peterson Regional Medical Center, Volunteer Auxiliary	Ages Served: Teens & Adults
551 Hill Country Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Office/Clerical,
Website: www.petersonrmc.com	Service Times: Week days & Week-ends
Contact: Martha Kies, 830 258-7495	E-mail: mkies@petersonrmc.com
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

Hill Country Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)	Ages Served: Children, Teens
309 Earl Garrett, Kerrville, TX 78029	Needs:
Website: N/A	Service Times: Week-days & Week-ends
Contact: Diane Oehler 830-896-2272	E-mail: hccasa@ktc.com
Other Needs: Advocates for children involved in the judicial system.	Mission Statement: Hill Country CASA is a nonprofit organization which provides trained, court appointed volunteers to serve children who are victims of abuse or neglect in Kerr, Kendall, Bandera and Gillespie counties. Our volunteers work with the courts to advocate for the overall well being of these children.

Hill Country Family Services	Ages Served: Teens, Adults & Senior Adults
118 West Advogt Street, Boerne, TX 78006	Needs: Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs
Website: hillcountryfamilyservices.org	Service Times: Week days & Week-ends
Contact: Jill A. Held, 830-249-8643	E-mail: hcfs@gvtc.com
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.

Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas	Ages Served: Children, Teens
1107 East Main Street, Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Mentor
Website: www.bigmentor.org	Service Times: Week Days & Week-ends
Contact:
Other Needs:	Mission Statement: The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters is to help children reach their potential through professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships.

Fredericksburg Food Ministry - First Friday Lunches	Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults
P.O. Box 2042	Needs: Office/Clerical, Food Service, Music/Ent., Transportation,
Website: N/A	Service Times: Both
Contact: Pat & Catherine Vinson, 830-997-6971	E-mail: ff.fredericksburg@gmail.com
Other Needs:	Mission Statement: Fredericksburg Food Ministry is an all-volunteer community-based food and hospitality ministry that provides residents of Fredericksburg and surrounding areas with a fine dining experience at fast-food prices in pleasant, easily accessed surroundings on the first Friday of each month.

Hill Country Arts Foundation	Ages Served: All
120 Point Theatre Rd. South, Ingram, TX 78025	Needs: Office/Clerical, Music/Entertianment
Website: www.hcaf.com	Service Times: Week days & Weekends
Contact: Rosanne Thrall 830-367-5121	E-mail: rosanne@hcaf.com
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.

The following organizations serve the teenage population of the Hill Country

Building the C.O.R.E	Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults
301 Junction Hwy, Suite 341 Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Speaker/Motivator
Website: www.partnersinministry.com	Service Times: Both
Contact: Kay Tally-Foos 830-928-2984	E-mail: kay.tally-foos@partnersinministry.com
Other Needs: marketing, direct work with youth committees	Mission Statement/Purpose: Helping the Youth of Kerr County Expand their Capabilities, Opportunities, Relationships, and Experiences (C.O.R.E.) - Leading to a Successful Future.

Riverside Nature Center	Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults
150 Francisco Lemos, Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Teacher, Maint./Repairs, Counselor, Speaker/Motivator
Website: www.riversidenaturecenter.org	Service Times: Week days & Week-ends
Contact: Barbara Stidham 830-257–4837	E-mail: director@riversidenaturecenter.org
Other Needs: Teach or assist teachers in lessons for school group on nature related topics; lead tours of grounds (after training on the native plants on on the grounds; plant docent; teach adult education in seminars on nature topics; counselor or assistant for summer day camps; work on the grounds (after training) planting, weeding, moving plants, pruning; assist with special projects and/or special events	Mission Statement: Riverside Nature Center is dedicated to fostering greater awareness and appreciation of the Texas Hill Country's natural resources through information, education, and by example.

Hill Country Mission for Health	Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults
122 Commerce Avenue Boerne, TX 78013	Needs: Office/Clerical, Maintenance/Repairs, Counselor
Website: www.missionforhealth.org	Service Times: Week-days
Contact: Maryann Kaul 830-446-9938	E-mail: kaul@hctc.net
Other Needs: Medical providers, nurses, laboratory technicians needed week days and evenings in Boerne and Comfort	Mission Statement: HIll Country Mission for Health is a medical ministry providing charitable primary healthcare for eligible low-income, uninsured, adults residing in Kendall County and surrounding communities through strong community support.

St. Vincent de Paul Society	Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Senior Adults
1145 Broadway	Needs: Office/Clerical
Website: N/A	Service Times: Week Days & Week Ends
Contact: John McCalla, 830-896-6898	E-mail: svdpkerr@windstream.net
Other Needs: Thrift Store - sorting, pricing, cashiers, pick up donations, repairs.	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-to-person service in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul.

Fredericksburg Theater Company	Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults
306 E. Austin, Fredericksburg, TX 78624	Needs: Office/Clerical, Maintenance/Repairs
www.fredericksburgtheater.org	Service Times: Week Days & Week-ends
Contact: Julie Voorhees, 830-997-3588	E-mail: fbgtheaterco@austin.rr.com
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.

Habitat for Humanity Kerr County	Ages Served: Teens, Adults, Sr. Adults
P O Box 2140 Kerrville, TX 78029-2140	Needs: Mentor, Office/Clerical, Maint./Repairs
www.habitatkerr.org	Service Times: Week Days & Week-ends
Contact: Steve Hamilton, 830. 792-4844	E-mail: steve.habitatkerrcounty@yahoo.com
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.	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.

Hill Country Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Inc.	Ages Served: All
102 Business Drive, Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Maintenance, Food Service
www.hccada.org	Service Times: Weekdays
Contact: Jeannie Stevens	E-mail: jstevens@hccada.org
Other Needs:	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, counseling and referral services to the citizens of Bandera, Gillespie, Kendall, Kerr and Medina Counties.

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Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas	Ages Served: Children, Teens
1100 East Main, Kerrville, TX 78028	Needs: Mentor/Teacher/Office-/Clerical/Counselor
Website: www.girlscouts-swtx.org	Service Times: Week days & week-ends
Contact: Devon McLaughlin 800-580-7247 ext. 294	E-mail: dmclaughlin@girlscouts-swtx.org
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 11-15th,1-3 hours a month in a team position supporting other adult volunteers.	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 11th-15th, 9-5 p.m. Our science-themed day camp could utilize volunteers either part or full time.

Littlegrass Ranch, Inc.	Ages Served: Children, Teens, Adults
P.O. Box 1113, Comfort, TX 78013	Needs: Office/Clerical, Miant./Repairs, Speaker/Motivator
Website: www.littlegrassranch.com	Service Times: Week day & Week-ends
Contact: Christie Kitchens, 830-968-3361	E-mail: christie@littlegrassranch.com
Other Needs: We need help building a data base that we will use for fundraising. This work is to be done on a volunteer's own computer with a Google Doc. We are also cleaning out and need to repair a large barn that will be used to foster horses until we can build our facility. Date(s) to be determined.	Mission Statement: The mission of Littlegrass Ranch is to create a sanctuary where female victims of domestic abuse, with their children, horses, livestock, and pets can develop a plan to rebuild their lives.