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Heritage Farmstead Musuem is giving tours to 4,000 third-graders throughout the school year and is recruiting about 50 volunteers to help out. Call 972.881.0140 or visit heritagefarmstead.org.

Hope’s Door offers intervention and prevention services to individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse. They need clerical support to greet clients prior to Battering Intervention sessions. Call 972.422.2911, ext. 307.

HUG Internationally, Inc. helps children in hospitals and orphanages in poor or war-ravaged areas at home and abroad. Volunteers are needed for fundraising and to inventory donations. Call Judy at 972.690.1484 or Dee Duhe at 972.423.4036.

Library Genealogy needs research volunteers to help people search for their ancestors. Two years genealogy experience required. Hours are flexible. For more information, call 972.941.7436.

Library Links with Seniors brings smiles to seniors by presenting library-based programs at Plano senior care homes. Call Susan Rhoads at 972.769.4200, or visit planolibrary.org/librarylinks.htm.

Meals on Wheels of Collin County has volunteer opportunities available to deliver meals Monday–Friday between 11 a.m.–1 p.m. A commitment of as little as twice a month can make a difference. For more information, contact Lara Kitchens, Volunteer Coordinator, at 972.562.6996, ext. 125.

Methodist Children’s Home is recruiting Collin County families interested in providing foster/adoptive care to infants and other pre-school children. To become a part of this group, call 972.480.8772.

North Texas History Museum is seeking volunteers to assist with tours of K–5 school groups. If you enjoy dealing with energetic elementary students, visit the Volunteer McKinney Center Web site at volunteermckinney.org.

Plano Animal Shelter needs volunteers to walk the dogs, keep cages tidy, and love on the pets. There is also a need for foster care and clerical assistance. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and commit for six months. Orientation and training is required. Call 972.941.7436.

Plano Children's Theatre has lots of volunteer opportunities for adults and children at least 11 years old. Opportunities include assisting in the art room, selling concessions, helping younger children create art projects at festivals, and more. Volunteers who work at a show may see the show for free! Volunteers must submit a criminal background check and be approved before volunteer hours can be logged.

Plano Clothes Closet provides clothes, linens, and small household articles for local low–income families. Volunteers and children’s clothes are always needed. It is located in the First Presbyterian Church, 1500 Jupiter Rd. in Plano. Contact Mary Ann Miller, 972.424.7844 for drop-off hours.

Plano Family Literacy Program has opportunities working with infants, preschoolers, school–age children, and adults. Call 469.752.2252.

Protective Animal League (PAL) needs help taking care of cats at Petco facilities, transporting animals to adoption functions, fostering, and fundraising. Call 972.898.8412 or visit onepetatatime.org.

Therapeutic Recreation volunteering opportunities are for those interested in interacting with special–needs participants. There is a required orientation, and volunteers are asked to commit to 20 hours a year. To volunteer, call Addy Hjarpe at 972.941.7327.

Turning Point Rape Crisis Center needs new women's sweat pants and T-shirts. Gift cards from Wal Mart and Target are also needed to buy supplies for survivor packets. Contact Haleh Hekmat at hhekmat@theturningpoint.org.

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