Every day, ordinary people — right here in our neighborhood — are doing extraordinary things. Volunteers treat the ill, rally ’round the helpless, feed empty bellies, and nourish hungry souls. And though they ask for nothing in return, such altruism often begets unique gifts: New friends. Learned skills. And unmatched feelings of hope and satisfaction.
C.C. Young
At the C.C. Young beauty shop, volunteers style the residents’ hair and give manicures and other beauty treatments. Several volunteer options are available at C.C. Young retirement community. To find out more, contact volunteer coordinator Katy Betz at 214.841.2988, or visit ccyoung.org to fill out an online form.
Rabbit Sanctuary
The North Texas Rabbit Sanctuary is an all-volunteer organization that rescues abandoned rabbits and raises awareness about the animals’ distinctive needs. Most of the rabbit sanctuary’s volunteers help on the weekends by cleaning cages and tidying up inside the building. To volunteer, call 972.205.1881.
Healing Hands Ministry
Healing Hands Ministries specializes in immunization and preventative medicine for families in Lake Highlands. The clinic is open to patients Thursday nights by appointment. Volunteers with or without medical experience are needed. To help, contact executive director Janna Gardner at 214.221.0855.
Vickery Meadow Learning Center
Vickery Meadow Learning Center volunteers teach adult education and English as a second language classes, Monday through Thursday at 9-11 a.m., 12:30-2:30 p.m. and 7-8:45 p.m. Volunteers are needed to teach, help out with special events, maintain gardens and more. For a complete list of opportunities, visit vmlc.org/volunteer.asp or call 214.265.5057.
