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VOLUNTEERS

Allen Community Outreach Care & Share Closet is out of stock on the following items: paper towels, toilet tissue, kitchen trash bags, dishwashing liquid, laundry detergent, all purpose cleaners, diapers (sizes 4, 5, 6), toothbrushes (adult & children), and deodorant (men & women). There will be someone to accept donations at the ACO office Monday-Thursday, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. and on Friday 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m. (Closed daily for lunch from 12:30-1:30 p.m.). ACO is located at 801 E. Main St. in Allen. For more information, call 972.727.9131 or visit acocares.org.

AIDS Services of North Texas needs volunteers for Friends for Life assisting people with HIV/AIDS. Call 972.424.1480.

Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County offers tutoring; sports, health and fitness programs; art programs; and a hot meal to boys and girls in the community. Hours are from 4–7 p.m. Monday through Friday. The minimum age for volunteers is 15 years old. Visit bgccc.org.

CASA of Collin County, Inc. offers a training program for adults interested in becoming
“a child’s voice in court.” Flexible scheduling meets the needs of employed and daytime volunteers. Call CASA at 972.529.2272.

CITY House offers volunteer opportunities including office work, home maintenance, yard work, meal preparation, and holiday-related needs. Contact Lisa Rodgers at 972.424.4626 or lrodgers@cityhouse.org.

City of Plano is looking for volunteers who want to learn about the city while helping in a variety of offices. Volunteer shifts are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m.–5 p.m. for those with the following skills: scanning, filing, data entry, GIS, and technical expertise. Call 972.941.7114.

Clothe-a-Child Frisoc/Little Elm assists families of economically disadvantaged situations shop for new clothes. Visit clotheachildfrisco.com.

Collin County Adult Literacy Council (CCALC) has volunteer opportunities for tutors, board members, tech support, events/marketing, grant writers, and child-care providers. For more information on volunteer opportunities or on the seminar, call 972.633.9603 or e-mail rosa.crocker@yahoo.com.

Collin County Children’s Advocacy Center has volunteer opportunities available to assist children and their families who have been impacted by abuse and neglect. For more information, call Carolyn McElroy, LMSW at 972.633.6613 or e-mail volunteer@cac-plano.org.

Collin County Humane Society is looking for volunteers. Every foster home is critical to the organization’s operation. There’s nothing to lose and lots of puppy kisses to gain! To enquire about becoming a foster, e-mail Tressa at vp@collincountyhumanesociety.com.

Crissa’s Closet, located on the southwest corner of Custer and Parker roads, is a resale boutique benefiting Hope’s Door, which provides shelter and counseling for abused women and their children. Call 972.422.2911.

Crisis Response Team (CRT) is as an “on-call” service for the City of Plano Police Department to serve victims of family violence. Extensive training (8 hours of classroom training; 8 hours ride-along with police dept.) is required. Training includes crisis intervention, cycle of abuse/violence, crisis reactions, trauma, and legal rights. Volunteers must be 18 or older. Call Meredith Marsh at 972.578.2802 ext. 223 or visit cfsplano.org.

Dallas/Fort Worth Labrador Retriever Rescue Club, Inc. is looking for volunteers to be fosters for animals in need of a home. Call 972.881.5544 or visit dfwlabrescue.org.

Frisco Family Services provides food, emergency rent assistance, and referrals for Frisco and Frisco ISD residents in need. The agency seeks volunteers for the Resale Store, food pantry, agency office, community garden, special programs, and for fundraising events. Call 972.335.9495 or visit friscocenter.org.

Geriatric Wellness Center of Collin County needs volunteers to serve seniors with 6–8 weeks of nonmedical support, post hospital or nursing home discharge. Call Elizabeth Kent at 972.941.7335.

H.E.A.R.T.H. (Hearts Energized and Ready to Help) is a volunteer-driven home repair program for homeowners unable to complete their own home repairs. Examples of current home repair needs include reinforcing plywood floors, replacing carpet, replacing drywall, and texturing and painting. Funds are available for reimbursement of supplies. For more information, visit volunteersolutions.org.

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