Tyler

The Salvation Army: Food Warehouse Volunteers needed Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Volunteers need to be well organized and dependable! Duties will include driving a forklift and large box truck. Please contact Lori Nelson Pallex for more information at 903-592-4361 or lori_nelson@uss.salvationarmy.org

Legacy Hospice: Would you want to have a positive impact on someone’s life during a period of need? Legacy Hospice is always looking for compassionate, caring people to interact with people experiencing life ending illness or to assist in office activities. You could visit with patients in nursing facilities or at their homes providing assistance with simple tasks, shopping, or just talking and sharing time with them. No special skills needed except a willingness to serve and share with others. Contact Legacy Hospice Volunteer Coordinator Fred Carl for details at 903-509-1187 or www.legacyhospice.com

CASA for Kids of East Texas: is seeking volunteers to advocate for abused and neglected children in court. Applicants must have a desire to help end the cycle of abuse and display concern for the well-being of all abused children. CASA volunteers are the eyes and ears of the courtroom and are very instrumental in the process of determining permanent placement for hundreds of local children. A thorough, informative, and beneficial training program will be provided. Please call Georgia Harris at 903-597-7725 for more information or send an email to georgia@casaforkidsofet.org

Heart to Heart Hospice: We Need You To Be Our Volunteer! Our patients are waiting for you to visit. They are in nursing homes and in private homes needing someone to listen to them reminisce about their lives, to laugh with them, to read to them, and to love them. They deserve you! Just come with a big heart and be their friend. We at HEART TO HEART will be there to support you and bless you for you service. The blessings are for you to receive. Call (903) 593-6619 and ask for Kay.

Cancer Foundation for Life (CFFL): needs enthusiastic, caring volunteers to be an integral part of our program. CFFL is a non-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for persons living with cancer and other chronic conditions by providing a physical conditioning (exercise!) and psychological support (friendship!) program. Volunteer opportunities include motivational support to our patients, assistance to clinical staff and office/clerical tasks. If you can spare a few hours a week, or even a month, and would like to lend a hand to help our participants attain their goal of improved strength and health, please call Emily Voss at (903) 561-0149. Visit our website at http://cancerfoundationforlife.org

For other volunteering opportunities please go to “Volunteer East Texas” at: http://www.uwtyler.com/directory