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To volunteer, or to have your organization listed, contact Cathy Faatz at the Volunteer Action Center at 829-671 1, or check out volunteer information at www.unitedwaywb.org.
American Red Cross, Fixed Donor Site, Hanover Township
Volunteers: greet and sign donors in and serve refreshments in the canteen
Hours: various; day, evening and weekend hours
Requirements: training provided
Volunteers: label and prepare blood donation bags at blood drives
Hours: various; seven days a week
Requirements: FDA regulated training provided
Volunteers: schedule and serve refreshments to blood donors
Hours: various; seven days a week
Requirements: some training provided
Volunteers: assist blood donors to canteen
Hours: various; seven days a week
Volunteers: man tables at health fairs and other public awareness events
Hours: various
Requirements: training provided
Volunteers: assist various departments with office support such as mailings and filing
Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m. (flexible)
Volunteers: teach first aid and CPR/AED
Hours: various; flexible
Requirements: specialized training is provided
Back Mountain Memorial Library, Dallas
Volunteers: assist with annual auction held each July
Hours: meetings held the last Thursday of the month
Meadows Nursing Center, Dallas
Volunteers: reception desk attendant to answer phones, great visitors and varied clerical duties
Hours: varied days and hours as needed
Requirements: orientation and training provided. Tuberculosis screening and background check is needed (no cost to the volunteer)
Volunteers: assist the Activity Department with various activities with residents that are visual or hearing impaired. Play games, do manicures, visit residents and escort to various activities
Volunteers: escort help needed for the Physical Therapy Department
Hours: various hours throughout the week
Requirements: orientation provided
Mercy Center Nursing Unit, Dallas
Volunteers: assist the Activities Department with various activities, transporting patients, visiting residents and helping with parties and special events
Hours: various hours during the week
Requirements: orientation provided