Community Service
Opportunities
(updated
Check out the
organizations’ websites to find out more about them. Hit upon one that interests
you? Call or e-mail the contact to get more specific and current volunteer information. During the school year, check the daily
announcements and the Community Service Bulletin Board for additional opportunities.
American Red Cross www.mississippi-redcross.org
What? Help
collect items for disaster victims, clean-up, stock shelves, make comfort kits,
file, etc.
Minimum Age: 15
Contact: Ms.
Tamica Smith-Jeuitt
601-353-5442
or SmithJeuittT@usa.redcross.org
Applications located in the SH office.
The Baptist Children’s Village www.baptistchildrensvillage.com
(located on the
corner of
What? Call or check their website for hands-on volunteer
opportunities
and
donated items needed.
Contact: Ms. Chrystelle Thames 601-922-2242 or bcvl@misnet.com
Bethlehem Center, Inc. www.bethlehemjacksonms.org
What? Summer—be a “book buddy” reading to preschoolers
ages 2-5,
weekdays from
School
Year—be a “homework helper” for elementary school
children—Mon-Thurs,
Year-Round—help with office work, clean-up
and renovation.
Contact: Rev.
Allison Dickerson
601-355-0224 or bethlehemjackson@bellsouth.net
Big Brothers Big
Sisters www.bbbsms.org
What? School-year, after school:
public
school. There is an extensive
application and interview process, so
if you want to be a
“Big” next year, get an application online or in the SH
office NOW to be
ready when school starts.
Minimum Age: 16
Contact: Ms.
Shaletha Wilson
(o) 601-961-9286
(c) 601-592-5735 swilson@bbbsms.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of
What? Mentor a child or work with their summer
program. For specific
information for volunteer opportunities and
requirements, contact the organization.
Contact: Ms.
Dorothy Blackman 601-969-7088, ext. 15 or dblackman@bgccm.net
Camellia Hospice www.camelliahealth.com
What?
Run errands for caregivers, help with yard work, or do office/clerical work
Contact: Courtney Smith 601-932-9066 Applications in the SH Office.
Camp Pioneer www.pioneerministries.org
What?
Summer—Help
clean-up before camp sessions begin or assist during
camp by life-guarding
or assisting with recreational or craft activities.
(June
9-July 12)
School
Year—tutor children in math and reading, Tues and Thurs
Minimum
Age: 14
Contact: Mrs. Ann Bingham at 601-939-3659 or pminis3659@aol.com
Center for Pregnancy
Choices www.mypregnancychoices.org
What? General clerical & reception work;
sorting & packaging baby items & “new Mom bags”
Minimum
Age: 16
Contact:
Ms. Martie Bird or Ms. Barbara Beavers
601-713-2322
or cpcmetro@bellsouth.net
Deliver Me Senior Support
Services
www.gallowayumc.org
and go to Missions and Outreach tab.
What? Deliver
groceries (need at least 2 people to do this!) or packaging food items for
delivery. Need food drives, dry laundry
soap, bars of bath soap and toilet paper.
Minimum
Age: 16
Contact:
Ms. Diane Foreman 601-354-4646 or dfore409312@aol.com
Diabetes Foundation of
MS www.msdiabetes.org
What? Office/clerical work and help with
special events. Also help with
Kandu which is a weekend camp for
children with diabetes and their families at
Minimum Age: 13
Contact: Ms. Irena McClain 601-957-7878 or msdiabetes2@gmail.com
Gateway Rescue
2850
Highway 80 East
What?
Assisting donors
& customers and sorting donations
Minimum
Age: 13
Contact: Mr. Bob Whitcomb at 601-932-1668
The Gleaners
359
North Mart Plaza
What?
Help pick-up food
(with one of their drivers) or sort food into baskets or
in refrigerators
Minimum Age: 15
Contact: Ms. Nancy Willis at 601-981-4240
What? Help sort clothes and other donations,
help re-stock the food pantry, and
assist clients.
Contact: Ms.
Kathy Clem 601-355-6276 or kathyclem@goodsmaritancenter.org
Goodwill Industries www.goodwill.org
What? Organize/do a collection drive
Contact:
Mr. Darby Sowell
601-853-8110 or Goodwill@netdoor.com
Grace House http://home.jam.rr.com
What? Volunteer to help with fundraising projects or collect needed
items.
Contact: Ms. Teresa Viramonter 601-353-1038 or GraceHouseCares@aol.com
Habitat for Humanity www.habitatjackson.org
What?
Be a construction volunteer, landscape volunteer or office worker; help
with fundraisers.
Volunteer information forms in SH Office.
Minimum
age for Construction: 16
Contact: Ms. Erica Turner
601-353-6060, ext. 208 or eturner@habitatjackson.org
H.A.N.D.S. Helping
Americans Needing Disaster Services www.hands.ms
What? Contact their office to learn about
upcoming project opportunities.
Contact: Cindy Cheeks 601-605-0800
(located inside St. Columb’s Episcopal Church)
What? Year-Round—Help a child who has learning disabilities with math and
reading
Minimum
Age: 16
Contact: Ms. Jocelyn Baschnagel 601-853-7163 or Jocelyn@telepak.net
His Heart Ministries www.hisheartforjackson.org
What? Work with ministries for children and
youth.
Check
the website for year
round
opportunities.
Contact: Ms. Charla Milligan 601-354-1300, ext. 328
Juvenile Diabetes Research
Foundation www.jdrfmississippi.org
What?
Office work, help with walk or other fundraisers
Contact:
Ms. Michelle Alexander 601-981-1184
or malexander@jdrf.org
What?
Visit with elderly residents—play games, read to, write letters for, etc.
Contact: Ms. Shelia Wells or Ms. Glenda Fowler 601-982-5505
Make-A-Wish Foundation of
MS www.wishms.org
49100 I-55 North,
What? Help in office or with events
Contact: Ms. Jane Walsh 601-898-8538 or info@ms.wish.org
Applications in SH Office
McClean Fletcher
Center/Hospice Ministries
www.hospiceministries.org
What? Work in Inpatient Unit or gardens; sing to patients; office
worker; greeter
Help prepare special activities or
projects. Application
in SH Office.
Minimum
Age: 16 (training required if working with patients)
Contact: Ms. Jennifer Goodwin
601-982-4405
or jdgoodwin@hospiceministries.org
Methodist Children’s
Homes www.mchms.org
What?
Summer—help with FUNDAY doing games,
arts & crafts, etc.
School-Year—after school help children
with homework
Year-Round—office work as needed and
mail assembly
Contact: Ms. Becky Mercier 601-853-5000, ext. 6 or bmercier@mchms.org
What? Help provide activities to
patients—reading, playing games, etc; help with special occasion events.
Minimum Age: 17
(application/interview process and TB test are required)
Contact: Mr.
Robby Scucchi 601-420-7769
or rscucchi@mmrcrehab.org
Applications
in SH Office
What? Work with children’s summer camp or
after-school programs
Contact: Ms. Claudette Nolan 601-608-0048 or cnolan@missionfirst.org
120 North
Congress,
What? Administrative support—mail outs, packet
preparation, and phone calling
Contact: Ms. Paige Haven 601-353-6477 or paige@missionmississippi.org
What?
Walk dogs, clean kennels, help with fundraisers—2 volunteers at a time.
Contact:
Ms. Heather Rogers
601-969-1631
Applications in the SH Office
What?
Pack commodity
boxes & stock shelves; help with food drives
Minimum
Age: 12
Contact: Ms. Marilyn Blackledge 601-353-7286 or mblackledge@msfoodnet.org
Always need volunteers! Office hours are: M-Th
What?
Assist with special events and activities of the museum; help with facility
and trail maintenance. Volunteers must complete an application (in
SH Office) and orientation and should be comfortable speaking to groups and
have an interest in research and natural sciences.
Minimum
Age: 13
Contact: Ms. Ann Peden 601-354-7303 or ann.peden@mmns.state.ms.us
Contact for current opportunities: Ms.
Claudia Hollingsworth
601-984-8207
Application in SH
Office
330 North Mart Plaza
What?
Help at trade shows handing out brochures and help with special events
Their
walk is in October.
Contact: Ms. Cathy Files 601-362-0242 or cathyfiles@gmail.com
Mississippi Sports Hall of
Fame www.msfame.com
What?
Help in the
interactive sports game computer area.
Volunteer shifts are
for 3 hours,10 AM-1
PM or
Minimum
Age: 14
Contact: Ms. Margaret Ferris White
601-982-8264 or mferriss@msfame.com
Application in SH
Office.
Mustard Seed www.mustardseedinc.org
What? Help in their ceramics workshop cleaning
greenware—these volunteers
need to be trained and should make a
more-than-once commitment. Cook a meal
for the Seedsters or get a group together to plan an activity for them. Help on clean-up days or at holiday open
houses.
Contact: Ms.
Kit Barksdale 601-992-3556
What? Summer—help with their Super Stars
Enrichment program.
School
Year—tutor children in math and reading at one of their sites.
Year
Round—get a group together to help renovate their facility or plan a special
activity for the children by providing music, games, outdoor activities, etc;
help in the office or with their mercy ministry.
Contact: Elder James Turner (o) 601-352-9049 (c) 601-750-4133
for tutoring/Summer Program:
Ms. Johnnie Bruce
(o) 601-
352-9049 (c) 601-613-6202 bojohnnie@aol.com
Operation Shoestring www.operationshoestring.org
What? Summer—help
with their Project KIDS summer enrichment program
M-F
After-School—
assist teachers with tutoring M-TH 3:
On
TU and TH from 4-4:45 read to children; facilitate an arts instruction
session—music, dance,
painting, drama, etc or share a video of your travels.
Year
Round: conduct a book drive; help
maintain their playground; help stock and
organize the food pantry; help on their Saturday workdays (every 3rd
one of the month.)
Minimum Age: none
Contact: Mr.
DeMatt Harkins
601-353-6336 or dharkins@operationshoestring.org
Our House—Catholic
Charities, Inc www.catholiccharities.org
What? Please
contact the organization for volunteer opportunities.
Contact: Dr.
Mary Sims Johnson
601-355-0161
or mary.johnson@catholiccharitiesjackson.org
What? Help in the office or help prepare care
packages for patients/families;
Visit patients in the nursing
home—write letters, read a devotional, etc.
run errands for care givers.
Contact: Ms. Melissa Presley (o) 601-956-9755 (c) 601-906-0294
Rideability—
What? Help care for the horses—grooming,
tacking and stable management;
During lessons, volunteer horse
handlers, sidewalkers and spotters are needed.
All
volunteers are required to fill out an application (contact organization for one)
and go through a training program.
Contact: Ms.
Christy Henderson 601-750-6735 or christy@rideabilityms.com
Ronald McDonald House http://RonaldMcDonaldHouseMS.com
What?
Help with house duties, prepare meals; other miscellaneous tasks.
Age Requirements: 14 and younger—must be accompanied by a parent
or authorized adult;
15-17 must have written permission of parent.
Contact: Ms.
Tippy Garner 601-981-5683 or EventsRMH@aol.com
The Salvation Army www.salvationarmyjackson.org
Contact: Jennifer Carr, Volunteer Coordinator
601-982-4882 or JenniferCarr@uss.salvationarmy.org
Stewpot Community Services www.stewpot.org
What? Check the website for a list of volunteer
opportunities!
Contact: Ms. Lauren Dove 601-353-2759 or ldove@stewpot.org
University of
What? Information
volunteer; family assistance volunteer in waiting rooms; play with children
patients in activity rooms; read to patients;clerical work at nursing stations;
nursery volunteer; mail delivery escort.
Minimum Age: 16
Contact: Ms.
Janet Crecink 601-984-2068 or jcrenik@volunteer.umsmed.edu
Blair
Batson—Ms. Angela Monk
601-815-8277 or amonk@volunteer.umsmed.edu
Applications
are in the SH Office. The
application/orientation/interview process is quite lengthy. Also an annual TB
test is required.
Voice of Calvary
Ministries www.vocm.org
What? Summer and after-school children program
volunteer; office volunteer
Please contact them to get specific
information.
Contact:
Ms. Megan Voos 601-353-1635
or meganvoos@vocm.org
Wingard Home for www.wingardhome.org
Homeless, Battered &
Displaced
What? Opportunities are endless—reading to a child to painting rooms
to…Any help
will be very much appreciated! Best to organize a group to go and be sure to
plan
your volunteer time
there with Rev. Wingard ahead of time.
Minimum
Age: 11
Contact: Rev.