Project Gift is a new after-school program that will begin in September at the Lake Highlands Presbyterian Church Child Development Center. Project Gift provides at-risk families the gift of time through after-school tutoring, mentoring, music and play in a faith-filled environment. The program will be available to children in kindergarten through sixth grade, and is free to eligible children and their families. Volunteers are welcome; a commitment of two hours shifts will be required, and frequency will depend upon availability. Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Missy Rodgers, LHPC Project Gift Volunteer Coordinator, at 214.403.3258 or missyro@earthlink.net. For more information, visit lhpres.org.
Hospice Compassus is seeking volunteers to visit patients and work in homes or nursing/assisted living centers. The organization also needs volunteers to perform administrative tasks, work with activity directors in nursing/assisted living facilities, and work with its grief/bereavement coordinator. Hospice Compassus is especially interested in volunteers who are bilingual or who would be able to sing or play a musical instrument for patients and families. 9535 Forest #211, 972.690.6632.
Dallas CASA is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for abused and neglected children. CASA empowers everyday citizens to speak up in court for the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Volunteers gather information for the court and work with the child welfare system and others to quickly find a safe, permanent home for each child. For information or to register for an upcoming information session, call 214.827.9603, ext. 228, or visit dallascasa.org.
Mentoring volunteers are needed to devote up to three hours a week to a Lake Highlands student through the Lake Highlands Exchange Club. lhexchangeclub.org.
Heart House Dallas, a free after-school program for low-income children, has a variety of volunteer opportunities for groups and individuals. Work as a mentor, homework tutor, coach, office helper or in other available capacities. For information contact Marisa Hettinger at 214.750.7637 or visit hearthousedallas.org.
Charities Home Center is in need of volunteers to help operate the resale store and also seeks gently used donations for families in the community. Donations can be picked up. Hours of operation are Mondays through Saturdays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 10675 E. Northwest Highway, Suite 240, 214.342.8231.
