ADULT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer needs change often so please contact the organization directly for more information. For immediate volunteer needs, visit our HandsOn Texarkana Facebook page. www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064293445672
American Red Cross Northeast Texas needs volunteers to answer phone, forward calls, write thank you notes, etc. Contact Linda Edwards at 903-581-7981
For The Sake of One is looking for volunteers to organize donations and watch children for parent's night out. Must complete a background check-provided. Call or text Alyssa at 903-329-0566 or email: forthesakeofone.com
Texarkana Animal League is looking for volunteers to help with cleaning and caring for cats & dogs, foster families for cats/dogs, office assistance, petsmart adoption center help, morning & evening shifts available. For more information contact 877-525-4825 or info@texarkanaanimalleague.org
Texarkana Museums System is seeking volunteers to answer phones, archive records, landscaping and more. if interested contact 903-793-4831.
Domestic Violence Prevention needs caring and empathetic individuals to work the hotline and at the Battered Women's Shelter, administrative office, Resale Shop and outreach offices. Two volunteers are also needed to provide childcare during group meetings 5:15 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. every other Tuesday at the shelter.; and one to two volunteers to serve as a check-in workers for the Tuesday night group meeting 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at the main office. Call 903-794-4000 or email volunteers@dvptxk.org.
The Literacy Council of Bowie and Miller County seeks volunteers interested in helping with teaching, tutoring, and office duties. Training will be provided. For more information call 903-823-3470
The Homeless
Habitat for Humanity of Texarkana needs volunteers. For more information, groups or individuals may e-mail info@habitattexarkana.org or call 903-832-1746. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
Randy Sams Homeless Shelter needs help preparing or providing meals, sorting canned goods and other donations, and lawn care. Call 903-792-7024. Salvation Army needs volunteers to greet customers, help sort and straighten the donated clothing and other items at the Family Thrift Store Monday—Saturday 9AM to 6PM. Contact 870- 774-2701.
The Damascus Home Resale Storeneeds volunteers to help receive, sort and price general merchandise and clothing donations, greet and assist customers, and post to social media. Also volunteers needed to assist in fundraising events, newsletters, grant writing, networking and promotions. Call 903 794-7875 for more information. Help The Elderly
Senior Transportation Program and Pantry/HandsOn Texarkananeeds volunteer drivers to transport older citizens to the doctor, dentist, grocery store and other necessary errands. Also in need of volunteers to deliver monthly food boxes and as needed pantry essential bags to clients. Call Tera at 903-798-3211
Alzheimer’s Alliance Tri-State Areaneeds volunteers who can help run games and spend quality time with paitents. Call 903 223-8021.
Ark-Tex Area Agency on Agingneeds volunteers in many areas. Call 903-832-8636 for more information.
Cornerstone Retirement Centerneeds volunteers to help with games, social activities, reading, playing the piano. Call 903 832-5515.
Heritage Plaza & Rehabilitation Centeris looking for volunteers to call bingo, help with arts and crafts, paint fingernails, etc. Call 903 792-6700.
Children and Youth Caddo Area Council of Boy Scouts of America is seeking volunteers to work with youth in the Texarkana area. Contact 903-793-2179 or email lonna.johnson@scouting.org
CASA, Court Appointed Special Advocatesis in need of volunteers to help the abused and neglected children in an 8 county area in Texas and Arkansas. CASA volunteers speak up for a child in court, they are the voice that makes a difference in a child's life. Volunteers get to know the children and everyone who is involved with the child. Information sessions are at the office at 1201 Main, Texarkana, Tx. Call to schedule an information session. 903-792-1030 or go to our website at casatexarkana.org. Speak up for a child.
Opportunities Adult Continuing Education needs volunteers to assist with games, sing-a-longs, Bible devotions, bingo, arts and crafts, painting and reading stories. Call 903-791-2285 or 903-791-2286
Runnin WJ Ranch needs volunteers each week. Needed are Horseleaders (horse experience required) to lead horses during classes and sidewalkers (no horse experience required) to walk beside the horse providing assistance to the riders. Please visit runninwjranch.com/ to become a volunteer. Call 903 838-3223.
The Salvation Army Boys & Girls Clubs of Texarkana needs volunteers to assist with homework, arts & crafts, and social acitivities Monday - Friday from 3 -7 pm. Call 870 774-2701.
Emergency Training
Texarkana Chapter of American Red Crossseeks volunteers willing to train for disaster response locally as well as outside the Chapter area. Others are needed to become first-aid, CPR and water safety instructors. Call 903 793-5602 or email linda.edwards@redcross.org
Help Medical Patients Christus St. Michael Health System Auxiliary needs volunteers such as door greeter, front desk help, and hall monitors. Prefer a morning or afternoon, 4 hours a week. For more information, visit christusstmichael.org/volunteering call 903-614-2115 or 903-614-2069.
Hospice of Texarkana-Hospice of Hope - a nonprofit hospice serving a 50-mile area in northeast Texas and southwest Arkansas. Hospice care is intensive comfort care that alleviates pain and suffering, enhancing the quality of life for patients with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones by addressing their medical, emotional, spiritual and grief needs. Volunteer opportunities include patient relations, spiritual support, and office support. For more information, call 903-794-4263 or visitwww.hospiceoftexarkana.com.
Wadley Hospitalis looking for hospital volunteers interested in helping in the gift shop, the front desk, delivering mail, etc. Call 903 798-7074. Office Assistance
AARP Tax-Aide AARP Foundation Tax-Aide is the nation’s largest volunteer-based free tax assistance and preparation service. As a Tax-Aide volunteer, you’ll receive training and support with IRS-certification, learn new skills, and connect with people in your community while giving back. There's a variety of volunteer roles available at our Texarkana site. Complete application and our local coordinator will be in contact with you soon. www.aarpfoundation.org/taxaidevolunteer
1st Choice Pregnancy Center We have a variety of volunteer opportunities available at First Choice Pregnancy Resource Center. You may contact Sarah Cooper reception@firstchoiceprc.com or 903-792-5735.
Regional Arts Center needs volunteers to serve as hostesses and to work the front desk. Duties will consist of routing phone calls, taking phone messages and greeting guests. Call 903-792-8681.
Texarkana Public Library needs volunteers to work front desk, put up magazines, help with story hour, and landscaping. Contact 903-794-2149.
Texarkana Regional Arts & Humanities Council (TRAHC) Is seeking front desk volunteers. We are the art, entertainment, and arts education hub of Texas and Arkansas! We are looking for volunteers Tuesday through Friday 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm. Visit our website trahc.org for more information.
Texarkana VA Out Patient Clinicneeds volunteers to answer telephones. The hours of operation are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Contact 870-779-2750.
Miscellaneous Volunteer Opportunities
Harvest Texarkana needs volunteers that can help sort canned goods, pack pantry boxes, clerical work or be available for special projects such as community gardening or mobile pantry distribution. Call 870-774-1398.
Host an Exchange Student and make a difference in a young person's life. Host parents are needed FOR international exchange students from Europe, Asia and South America for the upcoming school year. for more information at 214-366-4678 or www.sharesouthwest.org.
Main Street Texarkana needs volunteers in the areas of promotion, organization, design and economic restructuring for the preservation, repurposing and revitalization of Historic Downtown Texarkana. Call Ina at 903-278-6441.
Prisoner Visitation and Support needs volunteers to make monthly visits to prisoners at the Federal Prison in Texarkana (FCI). Duties include preliminary correspondence and follow-up reporting, requires the equivalent of one day a month. Training and information manual are provided. For an application contact Emily at 215-241-7117 or go to www.prisonervisitation.org
Texarkana Chamber of Commerce needs volunteers to help promote the City of Texarkana. Contact 903-792-7191
General Volunteer Information
HandsOn Texarkana provides non-profit volunteer opportunities and resources. For more information contact 903-798-3211.