Volunteer Opportunities Published Oct. 18, 2013 By 17th Training Wing Public Affairs GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- SAN ANGELO SOCCER - SPRING 2015 SEASON Volunteers needed: 25 to 30 Date/Time: Immediately Location: 1801 Glenna Street POC: Bruce Rogers or Alfred Mendoza, 325-340-5555 or 325-276-1149, ruffledfeather@gmail.com or mendoza52076@yahoo.com Details: In desperate need of soccer coaches ranging from U-4 to U-12. ABSOLUTELY NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. If you know what a soccer ball looks like and where the goal is, you're well on your way! We will help with the rest. The number of soccer teams has doubled for the boys' division and the girls teams have also increased. Consists of two nights a week for practice and Saturday for the games, usually lasting 1.5 hours. Games start March 28 and run through May 22. GAFB YOUTH CENTER AND CHAPEL - BASEWIDE EASTER EGG HUNT Volunteers needed: 6 Date/Time: Saturday, April 4, 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Location: Large Fitness Center Softball Field across from Bldg 927 on Scherz Blvd POC: Sally Fuller or Brian Stansbury, 325-654-4706/4708, sally.fuller@us.af.mil or brian.stansburg@us.af.mil Details: Set up table/chairs for registration and prize table; hide Easter Eggs/candy; and clean up area after last Easter Egg hunt. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact one of the above listed POCs, Sally Fuller or Brian Stansbury. AMBLESIDE SCHOOL ART SPRING Volunteers needed: 10 to 12 Date/Time: Friday, April 10, 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Location: Ambleside School, 511 W. Harris Avenue POC: Jay Cook, 325-654-3264 or 228-697-7243, jaypc1971@gmail.com Details: Assist with the auction and load items into cars. TRANSPORTATION CAN BE PROVIDED, plus pizza provided to volunteers. Shorts with polo shirt are fine to wear. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Jay Cook. HELPING HANDS - BLITZ DAY Volunteers needed: Unlimited Date/Time: Saturday, April 11, morning until work is done; POC will provide exact starting time. Location: 40 different home locations POC: Mary Herbert, 325-656-4170 or 325-655-6700, mary.herbert@galileecdc.org Details: Volunteers will be assisting in repairing and restoring homes of low-income elderly homeowners. Typically, the work will consist of painting, caulking, weather stripping, window screens, insulation, setting new toilets, etc., and clean-up. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Mary Herbert. CHILD AND YOUTH PROGRAMS - 2015 CHILD AND YOUTH CONFERENCE Volunteers needed: 12 to 15 Date/Time: Saturday, April 11, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Location: First United Methodist Church, 37 E. Beauregard Avenue POC: Sally Fuller, 325-654-4706, sally.fuller@us.af.mil Details: This is an Air Force Partnership Program. Volunteers are needed to set up exhibit and registration tables and chairs, monitor classrooms, and assist with serving box lunches. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Sally Fuller. BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS - BOWL FOR KIDS SAKE Volunteers needed: 10 Date/Time: Tuesday, April 14, 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Stadium Lanes, 2105 Knickerbocker Road POC: Susan Boone, 325-486-2200, sboone@bbbstx.org Details: Need volunteers to serve as runners for drinks for each team, handout t-shirts, staff the silent auction table, etc. Also, anyone wanting to form a bowling team, we would love to have them participate as well. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Ms. Boone. TOM GREEN COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY ANNUAL BOOK SALE Volunteers needed: 60 to 70 the first evening; 10 to 12 volunteers each day thereafter Date/Time: Wednesday, April 15, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. (pizza night); Thursday, April 16, noon to 6 p.m.; Friday, April 17, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, April 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sunday, April 19, 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.; Monday, April 20, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: San Angelo Convention Center, 500 Rio Concho POC: Jody Johnson, 325-234-0640, jodyjohnson77@gmail.com Details: Wednesday and Thursday, carry in and unload boxes full of books, take books out of boxes and place on sale tables; other days, assist customers, restock books on sale tables, calculate totals before final check-out, assist in carrying out books to customers' cars, other duties as needed. Training will be provided upon arrival. Wednesday night volunteers will be served pizza and cold drinks. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Jody Johnson. WEST TEXAS REHABILITATION CENTER - SPRING CHICKEN AFFAIR Volunteers needed: 30 Date/Time: Sunday, April 19, 11:30 am to 12:30 pm volunteers eat; 12:30 to 4:30 pm volunteer Location: First Financial Bank parking lot, 3427 Knickerbocker Road (across side street from Community Hospital) POC: Justin DeLoach, (325) 315-8851, jdeloach@wtrc.com Details: Help serve food to approximately 5,000 people, food line runners, kitchen duty, clean up. TRANSPORTATION CAN BE PROVIDED. Check in at the volunteer table for instructions and meal ticket. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Justin DeLoach. GOODFELLOW YOUTH CENTER - MONTH OF THE MILITARY CHILD STREET FAIR Volunteers needed: 100 Date/Time: Saturday, April 25, 50 volunteers from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 50 volunteers from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: Program is hosting a street fair on Mitchell Street. POC: Sally Fuller or Brian Stansbury, 325-654-4706 or 4708, sally.fuller@us.af.mil or brian.stansbury@us.af.mil Details: Set up/tear down, operate game booths, staff bouncy castles, face paint and much more! Volunteers need to sign in at the volunteer table at Mitchell and Scherz Streets. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact one of the above listed POCs, Sally Fuller or Brian Stansbury, to sign up. MEALS FOR THE ELDERLY - OFFICE ASSISTANTS Volunteers needed: 1 or 2 per weekday. Date/Time: Ongoing; Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.; prefer different volunteer each day. Location: 310 E. Houston Harte POC: Leann Criswell, 325-655-9200, volunteer@MealsForTheElderly.org Details: This is an in-office volunteer position. Applicants must be able-bodied and able to stand for the entire volunteer time; must also be friendly, outgoing, and able to multi-task in greeting volunteers and counting and packing meals. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Leann Criswell. RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE (RAO) Volunteers needed: 20. Date/Time: Ongoing, Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in three hour shifts. Location: Wing headquarters building, room 119-E POC: Mr. Robert Adams at 210-240-7424 (Tuesday or Thursday 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.) or Mr. David Sullins (during the duty day) at 325-654-5932 and via email 17TRW.CVR.RetireesActivity@us.af.mil, john.adams.96@us.af.mil or david.sullins@us.af.mil Details: Retiree volunteers are needed to assist retirees and their beneficiaries in the RAO Tuesday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Volunteers will assist customers by answering questions/concerns in the RAO and by answering phone calls. GLENMORE ELEMENTARY COMPUTER LAB MONITORS Volunteers needed: 2 to 4 Date/Time: Every Monday, 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. Location: Glenmore Elementary, 323 Penrose POC: Tracee Smith, 325- 659-3657, ext. 223 or 325- 374-6112, tracee.smith@saisd.org Details: Supervise two classes of kindergarten students on the computers. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Tracee Smith. H.O.P.E. BIRD SANCTUARY AND EXOTIC RESCUE Volunteers needed: 1 or 2 Date/Time: Ongoing assistance on Saturdays, flexible times Location: 277 Amistad Road POC: Christina Pugesek, 325-262-6117 or 910-728-1485, ciacera@aol.com Details: Need extra help caring for the animals, socializing the animals and building new habitats. H.O.P.E. is a bird sanctuary and exotic animal rescue serving West Texas. Transportation can be provided. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, Christina Pugesek. GOODFELLOW COMBINED SPOUSES' CLUB SPONSORED SAMS THRIFT STORE Volunteers Needed: Unlimited numbered of volunteers Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays and the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Goodfellow Air Force Base, Building 736 on Ft Phantom Hill attached to the veterinarian's office POC: gcscthriftstore@gmail.com Details: Sort clothes, hang, tag and price for sale. General light cleaning of store (dusting, sweeping); assisting patrons. No transportation provided. WEST TEXAS COUNSELING & GUIDANCE - TOOLS FOR LIFE/RECYCLE-A-BICYCLE Volunteers needed: 3 Date/Time: Ongoing, Mondays, Wednesdays, 4 to 6 p.m. Location: 803 Rust Street POC: Michele Sharon or Matthew Day at 325-944-2561 Details: Assist children by teaching them bicycle repair skills, assisting on bicycle rides, safe riding, etc. Background check required which takes up to two weeks. If interested in volunteering, contact the above POC. SAN ANGELO MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FAMILY DAY Volunteers needed: 15-20 Date/Time: Every 2nd Saturday of the Month; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Location: 1 Love Street (off of S. Oakes St) Report to main museum entrance POC: Brittany Demro or Bekah Coleman; 325-653-3333 Details: Assist Children and parents with art education and activities. Transportation is not available. Lunch is provided for volunteers working the entire day. NEW BRIDGE FAMILY SHELTER - ONGOING ASSISTANCE Volunteers needed: 20 to 30 Date/Time: Ongoing, anytime Location: Call for address POC: Sarah Tiner, 325-658-8631 Details: Help with tasks around the shelter such as organizing donations, painting, moving furniture, helping with children's groups. Transportation can be provided. Application is on the website. If interested in helping, please contact the above POC. CUB SCOUTS PACK 5 Volunteers needed: Leaders and committee members, numbers will vary. Date/Time: Fridays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Location: Glenmore Elementary School Cafeteria, 323 Penrose POC: CPO Cory Hays, 325-654-3651 Details: Volunteers needed for Pack Master, Committee Members and to help re-establish the Pack. Looking for aspiring young scouts from kindergarten to 5th grade, scouting leaders, committee members and helping hands for our boys. Meetings are held on Fridays at 6 p.m. in the Glenmore Elementary School cafeteria. If interested in assisting in any way, please contact the POC, CPO Hays. ADULT LITERACY COUNCIL OF THE CONCHO VALLEY Volunteers needed: Numbers will vary, even one person will help Responsibilities: Book sorting, painting, making book shelves, tutoring --English as a Second Language, basic literacy and computer introduction and math. Volunteers have flexible schedules. When volunteers are available we tutor those who need it. Date/Time: Varies - based on availability of tutor Location: 59 E. 6th St., or wherever is agreeable for student and tutor POC: 1st Lt. Nathaniel Roesler, 325-654-5723 or Adult Literacy Center, 325-657-0013 Details: Volunteers can work one on one or in small groups. Projects can be one-time events or ongoing lessons. CASA OF TOM GREEN COUNTY Volunteers needed: 100 Date/Time: Ongoing Location: 317 Koberlin Street POC: MSgt Robert A. Miller, 325-654-5470 or 325-812-2107 Details: Serve as a Court-Appointed Special Advocate for at-risk children. Become a voice for abused and neglected children who have no one else to speak for them. Make a long-term, real, positive impact! Training provided. Requires 9 to 15 hrs per month and a one-year commitment. Volunteers must be at least 21 years old. If interested in serving as a volunteer, contact the above POC. AIRMEN AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING Volunteers needed: One dispatcher and at least three teams of two individuals (driver and passenger) each night of the weekend Date/Time: Friday and Saturday nights, 10 p.m. to 3 a.m. Location: Volunteers are on-call from their homes until needed. POC: SSgt Tim Graper, 325-654-1539 Details: Need one volunteer to serve as dispatcher to receive incoming calls from individuals needing rides home and to notify one of the driver/passenger teams of pick up location. Individuals will volunteer at their own convenience. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF SAN ANGELO: MENTOR OUTREACH TO AT-RISK YOUTH Volunteers needed: 50 Responsibilities: Interact with and mentor youth at Northside and Southside facilities Date/ time: As soon as possible, minimum of one hour per week with at least a 6-month commitment. Location: Northside, 1802 N. Lillie Street; Southside, 2762 Ben Ficklin Rd POC: Northside, Marion Anderson, 325-655-8244 Southside, Daniel Martinez, 325-653-3673 Additional info: All interactions will be on Club property or through staff-supervised activities. AREA AGENCY ON AGING: OMBUDSMEN PROGRAM Volunteers needed: 26 Responsibilities: Visit and advocate for nursing home residents. Provide information to residents and family about rights, procedures, and additional resources in and out of the facility. Commitment of two hours per week after initial training is required. Date/ time: Ongoing Location: Will be assigned a specific nursing home after training. POC: Karen Cline, 325-223-5704, Additional Info: Reimbursement for mileage available. RAILROAD MUSEUM OF SAN ANGELO Volunteers needed: 8 Date/Time: Every Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Location: Railroad Museum, 703 S. Chadbourne POC: Carlos Gonzales, 325-374-5923 or David Wood, 325-657-4882 Details: Various clean-up and support projects. Transportation and lunch will be provided. Students must call in advance to volunteer. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact one of the above POCs, Carlos Gonzales or David Wood. STEPHENS CENTRAL LIBRARY COMPUTER CLASS Volunteers needed: up to 4 Date/Time: Once or twice a month, dates vary from month to month Location: 33 W. Beauregard POC: Will Dinsmore, 325-655-7321 Details: Teach free computer classes to the public (Computer Basics, Internet Basics, and/or Microsoft Publisher). If interested in volunteering, please contact the above POC. FAITH IN ACTION OF SAN ANGELO- assistance to shut-ins Volunteers needed: 1 or 2 volunteers per assignment Date/Time: Ongoing, at the convenience of the volunteer Location: Shut-in's home, grocery store, and back to shut-in's home POC: Lynne Carlson, 325-223-5704 or 325-716-8100 Details:Take shut-in to buy groceries, or get grocery list and money from shut-in and buy groceries for the individual. Deliver to individual's home and assist with putting groceries away. GOODFELLOW AFB RETIREE ACTIVITIES OFFICE Volunteers needed: One or more Date/Time: Indefinite, Wednesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m. to noon Location: Wing HQ, Bldg. 430, room 119 POC: Mr. David Sullins, 325-654-5932 Details: As a retired military member, serve as focal point for the Retiree Activities Program answering the phone and providing walk-ins with installation information and base referrals. If able, develop a newsletter of events and information useful to retirees. As a member of a base-level advisory council, you will work with base agencies to host an annual retiree seminar or retiree appreciation day. If interested in this volunteer opportunity, contact the above listed POC, David Sullins. How do I request volunteers from Goodfellow?
