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Books for Soldiers

April 2, 2013 by Leave a Comment
BFS

http://www.booksforsoldiers.com/ BFS is a non-profit corporation that helps you send books, DVDs, CDs, and care packages to our men and women who serve overseas. The process is easy... Go online and sign up for a login ID. Fill out and mail in a notarized application (for security purposes) Once approved, you’ll get access to a list of soldiers and their addresses overseas.  Then you can begin shipping care packages. To take full advantage of this program, consider organizing something within your school, church, scout group or … [Read more...]

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Denton County Non-Profits that Benefit Families & Children

January 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment
NPO Denton

Below is a list of groups in Denton County that benefit kids and families.   Many of these groups have an influx of volunteers through the holiday season, then, even though their needs continue throughout the year, volunteer hours and donations decline.  We encourage you to give throughout the year!   This may not be a complete list, but is designed to help you if you’re looking for ways to volunteer or give back. You may also check Denton County Social Services at http://dentoncounty.com/socialservices.asp. Boys and … [Read more...]

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Teen Court

January 11, 2013 by 1 Comment
Teen Court

Lewisville/Flower Mound Teen Court What is Teen Court? Teen Court is a voluntary, alternate judicial process for juveniles who have received Class C misdemeanor citations.  Juvenile defendants who are referred to Teen Court are sentenced to community service hours, jury duty, and any other constructive sentence by a jury of their peers. Teen Court is usually held every other Tuesday evening at the Lewisville Municipal Annex or Flower Mound Municipal Court starting at 6:00 p.m.  The courtroom is a formal and serious place and respect … [Read more...]

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Teen Volunteer Opportunities at Lewisville Library

August 20, 2012 by 2 Comments

Teen Volunteer Opportunities at Lewisville Library Teen Volunteer Program Looking for a place to volunteer? Consider the Lewisville Public Library! The Youth Services area has opportunities for teens ages 14-18 to give back to the community and volunteer! Whether for National Honor Society or just to help out, the Library is a great environment for volunteering. Each teen must attend an orientation session which is offered every other Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. at the library; preregistration is required. For more information or to reserve … [Read more...]

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Greater Lewisville Cares: Volunteer Opportunities for Families

February 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Greater Lewisville Cares

GLC is proud to announce changes to both its services and its web site. Going forward, volunteers will no longer have to wait for their monthly calendar or call a project leader for volunteer assignments.  Volunteers will be able to access the most current activity, needs and agencies for the Greater Lewisville area on one site at anytime.  GLC’s new site is designed to support our agency partners and serve as a self-service link for our volunteers to access opportunities in the Greater Lewisville Area. No longer will GLC directly … [Read more...]

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Volunteer Opportunities for Families and Kids

December 26, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Volunteer Ad

Volunteering and its Surprising Benefits Helping Yourself While Helping Others In today’s busy society, it can be hard to think about finding time to volunteer. However, the benefits of volunteering are enormous, both to you, your family and the community. The right match can help you find friends, reach out to the community, learn new skills and even advance your career. Volunteering can even help protect your mental and physical health.  Learn more about the many benefits of volunteering and tips on finding the right place for … [Read more...]

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Holiday Mail for Heroes

November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Holiday Mail for Heroes

The American Red Cross and Pitney Bowes are teaming up to send holiday cards to service men and women in the United States and around the world.  The public is asked to send holiday cards with their messages of thanks and cheer through December 10th.  The Red Cross and Pitney Bowes will then screen cards for hazardous materials, sort and package the cards, and deliver them to military bases and hospitals, veterans hospitals, and other locations through the holidays. Mail Cards to: Holiday Mail for Heroes P.O. Box 5456 Capitol Heights, MD … [Read more...]

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Greater Lewisville Cares New Volunteer Orientation

November 15, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Greater Lewisville Cares

Texas New Mexico Power Company 577 Garden Ridge Blvd., Lewisville Cost: Free   Greater Lewisville Cares is a local organization that offers a number of volunteer opportunities for families in our area.   GLC works with a variety of community service agencies to find out their volunteer needs and wants. They then publish volunteer opportunities in their monthly calendar that is sent to all GLC members.   Members can pick and choose what projects fit their schedule and areas of interest. These projects do not involve long time … [Read more...]

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Volunteer at Ranch Hand Rescue in Argyle

September 22, 2011 by 1 Comment

8827 Highway 377 South Argyle, Texas 76226 http://ranchhandrescue.org (940) 464-0985 or Email: info@ranchhandrescue.org Volunteering From physical labor on the ranch, to administrative tasks like fundraising, you can help! Guidelines Volunteers should first submit an application. Once approved, volunteers are asked to attend an orientation session lasting around 1 hour to familiarize themselves with the Ranch and to ask any questions as well as schedule their first volunteer session/training. All volunteers must be at least … [Read more...]

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Texas Rustlers Guinea Pig Rescue

September 22, 2011 by Leave a Comment

Volunteer Days at the Rescue:  Cage Cleaning Rain or Shine - Every Saturday - 9 - 5 160 Cedarcrest Lane, Double Oak, TX 75077 Guinea Pig Rescue depends on Saturday volunteers to help keep guinea pig cages clean and healthy.  Volunteer work includes empty/wash/dry pigloos and cage liners; refill cage box liners with newspaper lining and fresh Aspen bedding; empty, wash and refill water bottles; empty, wash and refill food dishes; and more. Wear work clothes, closed-toe shoes, and come prepared to make new friends!  Community … [Read more...]

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