Needs From: United Way Volunteer Connect

Volunteer Needs: Volunteers are needed to lead life skills classes, wellness education, exercise classes, recreation/games, arts and crafts and basic computer classes for seniors. (Only individuals or professionals with experience in a related field or experience are asked to lead a life skills class.)

Program Hours:

Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 

Volunteer Hours:

Monday - Friday from 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Volunteers can commit to a one-time or a reoccurring volunteer commitment.

To learn more about the Senior Activities for Independent Living Program click here.

*The Dumas Wesley Community Center’s no solicitation policy outlines our restrictions for distributing materials and soliciting funds, donations and signatures in activities or groups, either held on our campus, or in connection with activities sponsored by Dumas Wesley and held elsewhere. This policy applies to all employees, external visitors, partners and volunteers or interns that may be on site during business hours.

We are looking for volunteers who want to tutor students between the ages of 8 and 18 in an after-school tutoring program.  The times for tutoring are Tuesday from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m. and/or Thursday from 3:45 to 5:30 p.m., and we are looking for volunteers who will commit to at least a semester working with a small group of students. 

When you respond to this need, please include in the notes field if you have a preference for which day of the week works best for your schedule. Everything you need will be provided for you, and an application with additional details will be sent to you when you respond to this need.   Please contact Cheryl Sutton at crobsutton@bellsouth.net or send a text to 251-422-0428.

We are looking for a volunteer to occasionally come and fill up the bird seed feeders around the grounds of the Home. 

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

Housing First, Inc. the homeless coalition is looking for the following donated items for our Outreach Department to fill backpacks for homeless citizens. Please provide travel size items.

We will accept donations at our office at 279-B North Washington Avenue, or we will pick up donations at your location.

Please contact Leon Bell, Jr., Director of Community Outreach prior to delivery of donations and to schedule pick up at your location. 

Leon Bell, Jr.'s contact information: email l.bell@hfal.org or call 251-654-7424.

Housing First, Inc. and staff would like to thank you for your needed donations.

Triage Assistant Internships/Volunteers

Escort patients to and from the lobby area. Take vitals, complete medical history forms & update medical chart, etc. Determine the reason for the visit and prepare the patient to see the Doctor. Other duties include cleaning patients' rooms, stocking them, and preparing them for the next patient. Assist medical team as needed.

Attire: Solid Color Scrubs and closed-toed shoes

Triage volunteers work as a part of a team of 3 other triage assistants. Students' placement is based on their availability to volunteer 7:30 am - 12 pm or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and open shifts. (Commitment: One 4-hour shift once per week for the entire semester)

Shift AM: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Monday - Friday

Shift PM 1:00 - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday

If you are interested in our Volunteer Program, please visit victoryhealth.org/volunteer to complete the volunteer Interest application. 

Wharf of Wonder (WOW) Crew Members will help keep the Wharf clean and running smoothly and lead scheduled story times and activities in the Wharf of Wonder classroom space.

STEM Explorers will engage with our visitors in different gallery spaces throughout the building. They will learn the ins and outs of all Exploreum hands-on activities to help share the wonders of STEM learning.

Many of our benefactors ask if there is anything we need for our Residents...

below are some of those items.

Thank you for your generosity! 

Dinner Napkins

Individually Wrapped Snack Items

Clorox Wipes

Adult Wipes

Shout/Awesome Stain Removers

Lysol Spray 

Nutritional Health Shakes

Assorted Gift Cards

Large Print Books/Novels 

Drop off location: 

1655 McGill Ave.

Mobile, AL 

36604

Thank you! 

If you have the skills to fix a bicycle, you can get donated medical equipment clean, working properly, and ready to give away to anyone who needs it.  This program saves people a third of a MILLION dollars per year on their medical needs.  You can make this big a difference in someone's life!

Location: Goodwill Airport Community Center, 7431 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36608

Call Randy at 251-300-6094 to get started.

IMPORTANT NOTE:  This activity is weekdays only, Monday through Friday, 8 to 4.  

If you or someone you love has been diagnosed with cancer, deciding what’s next can be overwhelming. ACS CARES™ (Community Access to Resources, Education, and Support) is a multi-channel program designed to provide non-clinical navigation support to cancer patients and caregivers. Through in-person student volunteers and virtual community volunteers, CARES volunteers equip those facing cancer with curated content, programs, and services to fit their specific cancer journey.

College/graduate students volunteer at USA Mitchell Cancer Institute to provide people with cancer and caregivers with empathetic, culturally sensitive and inclusive non-clinical navigation support throughout the cancer journey.

We are in need of donations of homemade candy or prepackaged candy. These items will be sold at our annual Lawn party on October 20th. The Little Sisters of the Poor is a nursing home that serves the elderly poor in Mobile.

All doantions can be dropped off at our reception desk the week of October 14th.

Support services for Mobile seniors by volunteering at Via! Health, Fitness and Enrichment. We have lots of different projects we need help with, including clerical and administrative tasks, gardening/weeding flower beds, lawn care, supply sorting and organization, facilities clean-up, and other special projects. 

Volunteers are always welcome, and we're happy to set up a time for you to volunteer that works around your schedule. 

We are in need of a volunteer to help organize a shed with paper products. The person would be throwing away anything damaged and organizing the rest.

Volunteers will need to complete a 30 min orientation with the Volunteer Coordinator. 

**Please call 471-1998 or email jamie@mulherinhome.com for more information. You MUST schedule an appointment for a tour before volunteer hours can begin. Volunteer Connect and South Serves messages are not regularly checked and sometimes filter into my spam folder. Please email me to set up a time to volunteer.**

Mulherin Home is looking for musicians of all experience levels to volunteer their time and play for our clients. Individuals with developmental disabilities typically LOVE music, and music therapy is so important to their well being. If you are a musician and would like to come to our home and play for our clients, please email jamie@mulherinhome.com. 

We have indoor & covered outdoor spaces perfect for set up. Our clients love ALL types of music, from Blue Grass to Jazz, Classical, Rock, Folk, Gospel, Dance & Hip Hop and everything in between. Bring a band, or just bring yourself...they will be your biggest fans no matter what or how well you play!

We are flexible with times, so email me and we will talk!

**Please call 471-1998 or email jamie@mulherinhome.com for more information. You MUST schedule an appointment for a tour before volunteer hours can begin. Volunteer Connect and South Serves messages are not regularly checked and sometimes filter into my spam folder. Please email me to set up a time to volunteer.**

Are you a future teacher, college student or high school student who has a love for History, Astronomy, Zoology, Foreign Languages, Art, Drama, etc.? Do you love to share your knowledge or interests with others perhaps in a small classroom type setting? We have several residents at Mulherin Home who LOVE to learn! We are looking for volunteers to teach classes on various subjects. These are adults with special needs so there is no grading, just learning! Get volunteer hours while talking about your favorite subjects! Classes can be anywhere from 30 mins to over an hour, and can repeat or be a one time "workshop." 

You do not have to be a student to volunteer, and you do not have to be a professional in whatever subject you want to teach. You will have access to a large screen TV if you need to cast photos or videos. Most of them can not read, but they remember and love showing off what they have learned!

We accept volunteers seven days a week 9am to 5:30pm.

We have approximately 10-15 residents who are ready for classes to start!

This is an excellent way to earn a letter of recommendation for college admission or for a job!

**Please email jamie@mulherinhome.com for more information** 

**Please call 471-1998 or email jamie@mulherinhome.com for more information. You MUST schedule an appointment for a tour before volunteer hours can begin. Volunteer Connect and South Serves messages are not regularly checked and sometimes filter into my spam folder. Please email me to set up a time to volunteer.**

We are always on the lookout for volunteers. We welcome any age as long as children are accompanied by an adult. We have 30 residents with a wide range of abilities. You can be paired with an individual or a small group with similar abilities for a larger activity. We accept volunteers seven days a week from 9am to 5:30pm. The following is a list of a few of their favorite activities. Come have fun at Mulherin!

We are looking for weekly volunteers who would like to help put clean sheets and blankets on our Residents' beds on Wednesday mornings from 8:15 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. A training will be provided, and we ask that volunteers commit to helping weekly or every other week.

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

We are seeking volunteers (and work-study students) to help with after-school tutoring at Phillip’s Prep. Tutoring takes place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:00 pm to 4:30pm. For more information, respond to this need, and we will be in touch with the next steps!

Mobile Japanese Garden is a public place with 16 acres of natural gardens and trails, and we need your help beautifying the space during the week and on the weekend. Help us get the garden ready for pictures and school field trips.

Schedule anytime around your studies and work schedules. You pick your volunteer hours. Then contact us with particular dates and times that work with your schedule. Don is here almost every day to assist, and we'll work together as a team. 

For your volunteer service hours, we are a 501c3 charitable education, all-volunteer organization.

Thanks for Volunteering at the Japanese Garden!

Our veteran patients that are currently on Hospice enjoy the camaraderie and the bond that only those with military histories share and pay tribute to others who have served our county. Here at Springhill Hospice we like to honor our veterans year round. These volunteers may provide social visits and share memories together and provide a listening ear to someone who understands. These volunteers may also document veterans military stories through the veterans history project. We also do a pinning ceremony for our veterans closer to Veterans Day and we like our veteran volunteers to take part in these ceremonies as well. If you would like to provide a lasting impact on our veterans patients and loved ones, please consider joining us!

Volunteers are requested to assist our Activity Department in providing manicures to residents. This includes taking off nail polish, clipping nails, and painting nails. Volunteers are needed on Tuesdays at 10:00am and 2pm.

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

We are looking for volunteers to assist our activity department at outings for lunch and shopping. We have one this Friday at 11:45am to Blue Gill. Other events are trips to Walmart, Dollar Tree, etc. You would accompany our Activity Department and assist a resident during the outing. This volunteer would need to schedule an orientation to be a volunteer at the Little Sisters of the Poor. Please respond to this need if you would be interested in helping this week or to be notified about future outings for our residents.

Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, crop tops, or sweatpants.

We are looking for volunteers to assist residents at Bingo. We have Bingo every Thursday at 2:30pm (women) and 10:00am on Friday (men). We would love to have you join us!

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

Play a lead role in the scheduling, utilization, maintenance and documentation, of American Red Cross vehicles to ensure the organization has a fully operational and deployable fleet.

Qualifications:

§  Maintain a valid driver's license from the state in which they reside

§  Qualified MVR (motor vehicle record)

§  Knowledge of DOT (Dept. of Transportation) a plus, but not required

§  Communication and interpersonal skills

§  The ability to assist with fleet coordination using logistical organizational skills.

§  Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

§  Knowledge of vehicles and light mechanics preferred

Please respond to this need and complete the Red Cross application at redcross.org/volunteer.

Ozanam Charitable Pharmacy needs assistance with social media marketing and production of a new promotional video featuring our facility, and the importance of our free medication safety net benefitting more than 1464 uninsured patients living in Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia and Washington counties. The video will also feature testimonials from patients, volunteers, and donors about how supporting Alabama's ONLY licensed charitable pharmacy significantly impacts the lives and productivity of the working poor, homeless individuals, and senior citizens in our service areas. A social media recording kit and Apple computer tablets are available on site. This intern will work with the Marketing and Development Manager.

Are you a CleanTok junkie? Do you get giddy over organized spaces? We are seeking dedicated volunteers just like you to assist with resetting rooms at our emergency family shelter. The sooner rooms are cleaned, the sooner another family in need can be offered the safety of shelter. Move-outs occur at various times so some flexibility is a plus. Individuals are welcome, but this is also a great activity for groups of 2-3. Your key responsibilities will be:

Volunteers who commit to the Family Promise Room Reset Team will experience first-hand the difference a community can make in the lives of unhoused families. Join our team and get the reward of a pristine room!

Friendly Callers Needed!  

Through our Circle of Friends program, volunteers will provide companionship and social contact to older adults via weekly phone calls.  Our goal is to make sure that isolated seniors have someone to talk to so that no senior is alone!  These once per week calls are impactful to our area seniors and we need you!  This is a great small group or student service project.  This program is also a way of reinforcing your soft skills to prepare for any career or public service opportunity.  Call today to find out more about Circle of Friends!

You can welcome a person learning English by volunteering as an office helper with Goodwill Gulf Coast!  Participants arrive for classes at Goodwill's Azalea Community Center at 300-F Azalea Road, Mobile, AL 36609, and often don't know where to go.  You will be a welcoming smile and their source of information to join the correct class and learn English!

You can make a BIG impact with a little time and effort!

Most classes need you from 3 pm to 5:30 pm Mondays or Thursdays.

Contact Lydia @ 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org for more information.

At First Light Community of Mobile, we have six houses for our core members to live in. Because we put so much time into taking care of our core members and providing them the best life possible, we don't always have time to take care of the exterior of our houses. We are looking for volunteers to help with gardening and landscaping at our different properties to help maintain the integrity of our homes. 

You can help local children get FREE books to read in their homes!  

Goodwill Gulf Coast has hundreds of books at 7431 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36617, (in the Community Center) and they need to be sorted for quality so children can take them home to read and enjoy!  You, your children, co-workers or community group can make a big difference in just 2 hours of time.  

NOTE:  Parents MUST accompany children under 16; this is a weekday opportunity (M-F, 9 am to 4 pm).  You can volunteer for a short amount of time (an hour) if you like.

Self Quarantine if sick, report exposure, positive test results

To schedule a time, call Dottie at 251-300-6170 or email dsellars@goodwillgc.org.

What is better than getting out of jail free?  Getting out of jail with a GED!!!  Our tutoring program inside the Metro Jail is helping people go to work at good jobs when they get out, and keep from coming back. Your tutoring and admin skills can help WOMEN get into the program, study the right things, and pass the test!  We especially need a woman (or two!) who can help keep testing and paperwork up to date as well as teach reading and writing skills. 

CONTACT Lydia at 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org to get started! 

You can help adults with disabilities have creative FUN every weekday!  

Goodwill Gulf Coast has an Adult Day Program at 2440 Gordon Smith Drive, Mobile, AL 36617 (Ladd Learning Center), and participants love doing activities there that they enjoy!  You can help the fun keep rolling!  

NOTE:  Parents MUST accompany children under 16; this is a weekday opportunity (M-F, 9 am to 3 pm).  You can volunteer for just a couple of hours at a time if you like.

To schedule a time, call Lydia at 251-380-7150 or Lgaudet@goodwillgc.org.

7 AM TO 5:30 PM MONDAY-SAT and 10 am to 5:00 pm SUNDAY

Help us keep tons of materials out of the landfill!  The Mobile County Recycling Center at 7450 Hitt Road needs your help. Help us sort materials inside the building to ready them for baling.  Must be 18 or older to work inside (volunteer outside if you are under 18!). Two hours can make a BIG difference for our rivers, streams and a healthy environment--your youth will see the environmental impact, too!  Contact Lgaudet@goodwillgc.org to schedule a time to come help.  

Got a group (Scout troop, class, youth group)?  Schedule a tour--learning about the environment can be a first step to taking good care of it.

Report exposure, pending test results; do not volunteer if sick.

Help us keep tons of materials out of the landfill!  The Mobile County Recycling Center at 7450 Hitt Road needs your help!  Come help customers get their cans and bottles out of their cars, or sort paper and cardboard before baling.

Under 18 requires parent signature; under 16 requires a chaperone. 

Rather do an environmental tour with your group? recycling drive, landscaping or special projects like painting?  We need that help, too!  You can make our environment 3 MILLION pounds lighter!

Open 7 am to 5:30 pm, Mon-Sat, 10-5:00 Sundays.

It's a lot of work keeping 3 MILLION pounds of stuff out of our environment! Help us go GREEN by doing some recycling or campus cleanup! Great for families and youth, really ANYONE can help sort, spruce up, clean up, trim up, and more! Must be at least 11 years old, and youth under 16 should come with a chaperone. It's OUR WORLD, let's keep it GREEN!!! 

For updates check out www.facebook.com/MobileRecycles or contact Lydia at 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org. 

We are open Monday through Saturday, 7 am to 5:30 pm, and Sundays 10 am to 5 pm.  Youth groups please bring adult chaperones. 

Learning a new language is not easy--and the civics to go with your adopted country adds another layer.  You can help people in Baldwin County pick up these skills to manage their lives better, and work toward citizenship, by volunteering as a Tutor with Goodwill Gulf Coast!  These classes happen at scheduled times and as individual appointments at Goodwill's Spanish Fort Community Center at 10718 Eastern Shore Blvd, Spanish Fort, AL 36527.  Classes also available in Mobile, AL. 

You can make a BIG impact with a little time and effort!

Remote tutoring sessions available.

Contact Lydia @ 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org for more information.

Learning a new language is not easy--and the civics to go with your adopted country adds another layer.  You can help people in Mobile County pick up these skills to manage their lives better, and work toward citizenship, by volunteering as a Tutor with Goodwill Gulf Coast!  These classes happen at scheduled times and as individual appointments at Goodwill's Azalea Community Center at 300-F Azalea Road, Mobile, AL 36609.  Classes also available in Spanish Fort, AL 

You can make a BIG impact with a little time and effort!

Remote tutoring sessions available.

Contact Lydia @ 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org for more information.

Are you good at helping people put their life on a tax form?  You will get all the training you need to save local families LOTS of money by helping them get their taxes done for free.  Or volunteer to help with desk duty, welcoming and directing clients to meet with tax preparers.

Goodwill Gulf Coast will be staffing two locations to prepare taxes for free for local residents.  The Ladd Learning Center is located at 2440 Gordon Smith Drive in Mobile 36617, and the Azalea Community Center is 300-F Azalea Road, Mobile 36609.  Hours for VITA will be posted in January.  Spend this fall learning all you need to know with VITA training, so you will be ready for the tax season in late January.  Next class starts soon!

More questions?  Call Lydia at 251-380-7150 or Lgaudet@goodwillgc.org

Math with numbers AND letters?  Together???!! Not everyone can wrap their heads around it.  Our GED students need to master Algebra and Geometry basics if they hope to pass the test (and they DO HOPE to pass it!) You can help them pull it together as a Math Tutor with Goodwill Gulf Coast! 

Sign up to check if the scheduling will work for you--we have flexible shifts.  You can make a BIG impact with a little time and effort!

These classes happen mornings, afternoons and evenings in Mobile, AL at Goodwill Community Centers (three locations).

For more information, contact Lydia @ 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org

Self Quarantine if sick, report exposure, positive test results

Supporters of the Mobile SPCA donate aluminum cans to us that we recycle for funds to help our mission. We need one or two people at a time to come by to crush cans and then bag them up. We have the can crushing equipment and a spot in the warehouse with a big fan. Please come by to crush cans anytime we are open. Donate whatever time you can.

Please come any time we are open!  No need to email unless you have a group. Just come by during the stated hours, sign in and we'll find a project for you. We appreciate your help!

TUES/WED/FRI 9:30-5:30

THURS 9:30-NOON

SAT 9:30-3:00

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer!

The American Red Cross needs volunteers to help ensure its local fleet of trucks, trailers, cars and bloodmobiles is fully operational and deployable. Play a lead role in the scheduling, utilization, maintenance and documentation of local fleet assets based in and around the Red Cross office located at 35 N. Sage Avenue in Mobile.

To learn more:

Visit: redcross.org/volunteer

Email: martha.duvall@redcross.org

Call/Text: 228-369-9886

If this volunteer opportunity does not interest you,  browse all volunteer opportunities or take a short quiz to determine what's best for you.

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross!

Do you hold a Masters degree or higher as a mental health professional? Do you have a license to practice? Would you like to help military families learn coping skills such as communicating clearly or how to deal with stress?  Join our team! Facilitators for Red Cross Re-connection Workshops provide essential tools to service member, veterans and their families across Alabama, all while receiving free/expense paid training and free CE Credits.

This position supports the Regional Service to the Armed Forces department and provides Reconnection Workshop modules to military, veterans and their families in various community-based settings.

If this is something that you would like to do, please call/text Martha Duvall at 228-369-9886 or go to Volunteer Today and find your opportunity. 

Become a Blood Donor Ambassador!

Your openhearted attitude creates ongoing donor support.  Through your personal encouragement to those giving blood, the Red Cross is able to give someone another smile, another hug, another chance through the gift of blood. 

Blood Donor Ambassadors provide excellent customer service to enhance the blood donor experience in several ways:

*  Welcome-- help donors check-in and inform on how to maximize their donation;

*  Assist Collections Team members by sanitizing and disinfecting (wear gloves when using cleaning agents); 

*  Support donors in hospitality area to provide re-hydration, check time in canteen area and monitor the donor for possible adverse reactions;

*  Assist Donor Recruiting by calling donors who have not arrived for their appointment or whose appointment needs to be rescheduled or cancelled.

Be a meaningful part of a larger mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering. Training is free, but the hope you provide is priceless. 

To  Learn more:

Blood Donor Ambassador

Visit: Volunteer Today

Email: martha.duvall@redcross.org

Call/Text: Martha Duvall, 228-369-9886

If this volunteer opportunity does not interest you, browse all volunteer opportunities or take a short quiz to determine what's best for you.

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross!

Red Cross needs reliable volunteers to serve as Transportation Specialists (TS) for Blood Services. TS volunteers distribute blood and blood products to area hospitals in and around Mobile, Biloxi and Pensacola utilizing a Red Cross minivan. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. (There is also a need for drivers to be on standby.)

NOTE: Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 45 pounds. You will have access to a hand cart and a Red Cross minivan.  TO APPLY: www.redcross.org/volunteer or call/text Martha Duvall at  228-369-9886 (cell).

Health and safety protocols are in place. 

Be part of our work to help save millions of lives each year by volunteering as a Red Cross blood donor ambassador. 

Welcome donors to blood drives and provide friendly support before and after they give. This can include helping donors to register, answering their questions and assisting them at the refreshments table.

Schedules rarely change and are available several months in advance. Weekly shifts are highly encouraged (for example – one shift every Tuesday morning or afternoon). Note: Blood drives (and volunteer needs) are usually during business hours on weekdays. 

To  Learn more:

Visit: Become a Volunteer

Email: martha.duvall@redcross.org

Call/Text: Martha Duvall, 228-369-9886

If this volunteer opportunity does not interest you, browse all volunteer opportunities or take a short quiz to determine what's best for you.

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross! People just like you, volunteer to help neighbors affected by disasters big and small.  Join us to make an impact in your community. Learn more about this role: Disaster Action Team . Training is free, but the hope you provide is priceless. Make a difference by turning tragedy into hope.

Disaster Action Team members:

* Provide 24-hour immediate support and assistance to individuals and families who have been impacted by a home fire or other local disaster;

* Work as part of an assigned team to respond to local disasters within two hours;

* Work with the on-scene lead to assess whether additional resources/support are required and communicate those needs to leadership;

* Attend regularly scheduled team meetings.

Be a meaningful part of a larger mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering.

DAT WEBSITE   

To learn more:

Visit: Volunteer Today

Email: martha.duvall@redcross.org

Call/Text: Martha Duvall, 228-369-9886

If this volunteer opportunity does not interest you, browse all volunteer opportunities or take a short quiz to determine what's best for you.

This summer, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer for the American Red Cross. Become a caseworker for our Service to the Armed Forces (SAF).

This position supports the Regional SAF department and can be virtual a (volunteer-from-home) opportunity. Ensure military families are supported and their needs are met when faced with an emergency.

Create a Red Cross ID:  visit redcross.org click volunteer, click sign in to volunteer connection, now, create a Red Cross ID.

Confirm your account:  Fill in your contact information, choose how you would like to receive your conformation.

Policy Agreement: Read and Agree to Red Cross Policies. Continue to background check.

Background check: Upload a picture of your valid ID, authorize background check.

To learn more:

Email: martha.duvall@redcross.org

Call/Text: Martha Duvall, 228-369-9886

If this volunteer opportunity does not interest you, browse all volunteer opportunities or take a short quiz to determine what's best for you.

Volunteer at the Alabama Aquarium on Dauphin Island.

Volunteers provide information to Aquarium visitors. This opportunity will have you learning and passing on interesting information to students and visitors. Share information about marine species and answer questions. Discuss ongoing research topics.

Training is provided to all volunteers.

Volunteers must be 16 years or older. If you are interested in volunteering, complete the application below and email to volunteer@disl.edu 

https://www.disl.edu/aquarium/Docent-Volunteer-Application2022.pdf

Please call or email for more details about volunteering. Please make an appointment for training!

We are looking for volunteers to drive residents to doctors' appointments. Please respond to this need if you are interested in being on our list of drivers to call. The appointments are usually in the mornings on weekdays. Training for transporting residents will be provided before your first appointment. We are specifically looking for adults aged 25-50. Any help is greatly appreciated! 

It is a great way to spend one on one time with a resident and help provide care in an impactful way.

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

Responsibilities for Education Curriculum Volunteer

Are you passionate about education and social impact? Join our team as a volunteer for our education curriculum in social and emotional learning (SEL) and entrepreneurship focused on social impact! We're looking for dedicated individuals who are excited about creating engaging and impactful educational content. Here are the key responsibilities for volunteers in this role:

Curriculum Development: Assist in developing and refining educational materials, including lesson plans, activities, and assessments, that align with our SEL and entrepreneurship curriculum focused on social impact.

Content Creation: Create engaging and interactive content, such as videos, presentations, and worksheets, to enhance the learning experience for students.

Research: Conduct research on best practices in SEL, entrepreneurship education, and social impact to inform curriculum development.

Collaboration: Work closely with other volunteers and staff members to ensure that the curriculum meets the needs of our target audience and aligns with our organization's goals and objectives.

Evaluation: Assist in evaluating the effectiveness of the curriculum through feedback from students, teachers, and other stakeholders, and make recommendations for improvements.

Training and Support: Provide training and support to educators and facilitators on implementing the curriculum effectively.

Community Engagement: Engage with the community to promote the curriculum and recruit educators and schools to participate.

Documentation: Maintain accurate documentation of curriculum development processes, including version control and updates.

Benefits of Volunteering:

If you're interested in joining our Education Curriculum Volunteer team, please email us at reconnectnheart@gmail.com. We look forward to speaking with you soon. 

Responsibilities for Fundraising and Event Coordination Team Volunteer

Are you passionate about making a difference and supporting a worthy cause? Join our team as a volunteer for fundraising and event coordination! We're looking for dedicated individuals who are excited about organizing events and raising funds to support our mission. Here are the key responsibilities for volunteers in this role:

Event Planning: Assist in the planning and execution of fundraising events, including brainstorming ideas, coordinating logistics, and securing vendors.

Fundraising Campaigns: Support fundraising efforts by helping to create and implement campaigns to raise funds from donors, sponsors, and supporters.

Marketing and Promotion: Assist in promoting events and fundraising campaigns through various channels, including social media, email marketing, and community outreach.

Donor Relations: Cultivate relationships with donors and sponsors, including sending thank-you notes and keeping them updated on the impact of their contributions.

Budget Management: Assist in managing event budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring that fundraising goals are met.

Event Coordination: Provide on-site support during events, including set-up, registration, and coordination of volunteers.

Post-Event Evaluation: Assist in evaluating the success of fundraising events and campaigns, including collecting feedback and identifying areas for improvement.

Team Collaboration: Work closely with other volunteers and staff members to ensure that fundraising and event coordination efforts align with the organization's goals and objectives.

Benefits of Volunteering:

If you're interested in joining our Fundraising and Event Coordination Team, please email us at reconnectnheart@gmail.com. We look forward to welcoming you to our team!

If you are a creative thinker with a passion for making a difference, we would love to hear from you. Join us in inspiring and empowering individuals to reach their full potential. Apply now by sending your resume and portfolio to reconnectnheart@gmail.com

The responsibilities of this job is: 

We are looking for volunteers who can make a regular (weekly or every other week) commitment to helping with one or more of our Activities Department needs.

Currently we are in need of assistance with the following Activities:

-Events/Outings/Parties - as needed basis

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

Are you looking to make a difference for a local homeowner? Rebuilding Together of South Alabama (RTSA) is looking for volunteers or groups to assistance with service days. Tasks include painting, cleaning, lawn maintenance, gardening or planting flowers at an upcoming community revitalization project.

Projected Dates are scheduled on "as needed" basis in spring, fall, and winter months.

We can definitely use your talents in the Japanese Garden.

How soon can I train you onsite?  Then you can choose the times that work for you.  

You will Volunteer to tend the Garden including outdoor activities.  

During this season we need volunteers more than ever.  We will work outside.  Don is available to assist.

Please share with your friends who may be interested in helping us.  Please contribute what you can.

**Please call 471-1998 or email jamie@mulherinhome.com for more information. Volunteer Connect messages are not regularly checked and sometimes filter into my spam folder. Please email me directly to set up a time to volunteer or for Wish List questions.**

If you would like to help our home with everyday supplies please see the list below of on going needed items.

Toiletry Items:

Antibacterial hand soap

Adult Diapers (Small, Medium, Large, X-Large)

Adult Pull-Ups (Small & Medium & Large)

Dove (sensitive skin) body wash

Gloves Nitrile or Latex Medium & Large

Fabreze & Air Wick plug-in replacements

Baby wipes

Mouth Wash (antiseptic)

Deodorant - Spray

Toilet Paper

Cleaning Supplies:

Clorox Bleach

Liquid Lysol

Paper Towels

Kleenex

Laundry Detergent

Nutritional Supplies:

Gallon Juices (all varieties)

Ensure (or generic equivalent)

Large canned goods

Decaf coffee

Bottled water

Diet canned drinks

Individual packs of snacks (chips, crackers, cookies)

Crystal Light

Misc.

Ladies Cotton Briefs (sizes 6-9)

Men’s Underwear (sizes medium-XL)

ECI/The Arc of Southwest Alabama is in search of volunteers for our Special Olympics program. Our agency participates in the Washington County and the state Special Olympics programs each year. Our athletes compete in Track & Field, Bocce, Golf and Powerlifting. 

We are in great need of volunteers to assist us to attend these events, especially the trip to the State Games in Troy, Alabama- May 17-19. There is a process to becoming a volunteer (background check, on-line training) so we would need to start this process as quickly as possible. 

If you are interested, please contact Christy Sullivan at ECI/The Arc of Southwest Alabama at 251-847-2970, x.0. 

Thank you!

Jessica Odom

Are you looking to make a difference for a local homeowner? Rebuilding Together of South Alabama (RTSA) is looking for volunteers or groups to assistance with service days. Tasks may include painting, cleaning, lawn maintenance, gardening or planting flowers at an upcoming community revitalization project.

Projected Dates are scheduled on "as needed" basis and occur in the spring, fall, and winter.

RTSA is looking for individuals or teams that are skilled in constructing accessibility ramps. This support will be offered throughout our footprint of Choctaw, Clarke, Mobile, and Washington counties. Please indicate which county you would like to provide services.

This project supports veterans, senior citizens, people living with disabilities, and senior parent households.

Are you looking to make a difference for a local homeowner? Rebuilding Together of South Alabama (RTSA) is looking for volunteers or groups to assistance with service days. Tasks include painting, cleaning, lawn maintenance, gardening or planting flowers at an upcoming community revitalization project.

Projected Dates are scheduled on "as needed" basis and occur in the spring, fall, and winter.

Penelope House needs  cleaning products and PPE to keep clients, staff, and our community partners safe and to decrease the spread of COVID-19. Penelope House staff can meet donors at Penelope's Closet to receive donated items.

Lysol Spray, Clorox Wipes, Hand Sanitizer, Masks, gloves, antibacterial soap, kleenex, bleach, etc.

Contact Tonie Ann Torrans to coordinate delivery: 251-459-6665/ tonieannt@penelopehouse.org

We are accepting volunteers again, but on a limited basis. Masks will be required to volunteer. If you don't have one we will provide you with one. Social distancing will be adhered to while you are at the closet volunteering and group size is will be limited to reduce density in the space. Gloves are optional.

We need volunteers to help at Penelope's Closet, the thrift store for Penelope House, the local domestic violence shelter for Mobile, Washington, Clarke and Choctaw Counties. Penelope's Closet is located at 2907 Old Shell Road. Volunteering at the closet consists of sorting through donations, hanging donations, putting items on racks, pricing items, assisting customers and various other tasks. The volunteer hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10-4. All proceeds go to support the shelter.

If you are interested in volunteering, please respond to this and call the volunteer coordinator, Joan Duncan, for approval at (251) 459-6670.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

We need 4 or 5 guys to help move our transitional housing clients from time to time. They are not big moves. Sometimes we need a washer and dryer moved to another apartment or a chest of drawers. We also need some one that has a truck to haul the items from one apartment to another. It wouldn't be a far drive. Usually, it's within the same apartment complex. Heavy furniture and pickup weight of over 20 ponds is necessary.

We are looking for volunteers 16 and up who can drive themselves to our shelter to take care of our children while their parent is in group counseling or parenting classes. The volunteer must be able to drive themselves here since it is in a secret location. The volunteer must also fill out a volunteer application and come in to do an orientation that lasts approximately 30 minutes. For any one 18 and older a background clearance is done during orientation. 

Contact the volunteer coordinator Joan Duncan at (251) 459-6670. Thank you in advance for your help.

The Dumas Wesley Community Center's transitional housing program, the Baldwin Family Village (BFV), is located in Fairhope, Alabama. The program provides 12 months of housing stability and wrap-around services for up to 100 women and children annually. BFV seeks to break the cycle of homelessness and help women and children re-establish and maintain self-sufficiency by focusing on accountability, case management, life skills and behavior modification.

Volunteers are needed to become meal sponsors to provide a dinner for single women and women with children experiencing homelessness. Meal sponsors can sign up for one day or multiple days throughout the year.

Meal Sponsor Information
1. Sign up to donate a meal here.
2. Plan to bring a meal that will feed 25-30 people (women and children)
3. Please note your menu items on the meal site in order to avoid duplicate meals during the week
4. We ask that you consider providing a well-rounded meal consisting of a protein, vegetable or fruit, and a starch
5. Please do not bring any food products containing nuts
6. You are welcome to bring disposable plates and utensils
7. Meals must be prepared and fully cooked offsite
8. Volunteers, please deliver your meal by 4:30 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. Please contact Amy Abernathy for inquiries about meal deliveries prior to 4:30 p.m.
9. Baldwin Family Village staff will call to confirm the week before and tell you how many residents we currently have in shelter

We encourage meal sponsors to stay, serve and fellowship, although it is not required. Due to the nature of those we serve, we ask you to please be mindful of boundaries between residents and meal sponsors, i.e.:
o All meal sponsors must sign a confidentiality waiver
o In order to respect the diversity of residents, discussions of faith and religion should be initiated by our residents
o Please do not provide any kind of financial assistance for residents
o Residents should never solicit financial assistance from meal sponsors. If a meal sponsor is solicited for assistance, please immediately notify Baldwin Family Village staff

Learn more about the Baldwin Family Village here.

We are in need of Volunteers to provide sack lunches or a warm meal for 45 - 50 homeless women. For more information, or to schedule a day on our calendar, please email info@mckemieplace.org 

Join our team as a front-office volunteer! We are looking for committed individuals eager to support our front office staff. This role offers the flexibility to choose a day and time that aligns with your schedule, ideally volunteering once a week. As a volunteer, you'll play a crucial role in working alongside our staff to organize files, manage phone calls, confirm appointments, and assist with patient check-ins as required.

Should you have any questions or if you're uncertain about how to get started, please don't hesitate to contact Kerry Cohen at kcohen@victoryhealth.org. We're also happy to arrange a visit to our clinic for a tour, providing you with a firsthand look at our operations and discussing how you can make a significant contribution.

Help us make healthcare for uninsured adults accessible and affordable. 

We are looking for a volunteer to help a resident finish up a sewing project. It would include taking the pieces home and finishing them on a sewing machine. 

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

If you would like to get to know our organization better and learn more about what we do, become one of our event volunteers. These folks help us set up, decorate, and tear down for our major program events (Prism Prom and Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee) and fundraiser events (Bent Broadway, Wig Walk and Come Out Gala). They also show up to help us man our information table at various community events.

Most volunteers serve in 2-3 hour time slots at varying times of the day, depending on the event or tabling opportunity.

Prism Teen Facilitators lead support groups for LGBTQ+ youth aged 14-18-years-old using a curriculum of art, creative writing, games, performance, self-expression, and LGBTQ history. 

The teen group meets every Saturday from 2-4 pm and facilitators typically volunteer one or two Saturdays monthly from 1-4:30 pm.

This position also offers opportunities to volunteer at special event sessions including open mic, movies, dinner party, ad game nights.

Training and background check required

We are looking for volunteers to help our medical and administrative staff members with filing, making copies, and other office tasks.

Volunteers should be able to commit to spending 2 to 3 hours at the Home helping once a week (Monday - Friday) between 9 AM and 3 PM.

We are flexible and can discuss other arrangements (i.e. more hours or a different frequency)

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

We are looking for musically talented individuals to play or sing for the elderly in our home. This could be weekly or monthly, or bi-weekly. 

The Little Sisters of the Poor is a home for the elderly poor located in midtown Mobile. We are a non-profit and rely on generous volunteers to help accomplish our mission of loving service to the aging. We appreciate your help!

*Orientation:

All new volunteers need to schedule a 30-minute orientation and tour of the Home with the Volunteer Coordinator before or on the day of their first service. 

*Dress code:

YES: Pants, closed-toed shoes, sleeved and full-length shirts, knee-length skirts, or dresses are all acceptable.

NO: Please do not wear shorts, tank tops, cropped shirts, very tight clothing, or very baggy clothing.

Volunteers must be 18 or older or accompanied by a chaperone.

We need puppy bathers every single day! Wear something that can get wet. Please let us know you are coming. 

We have puppies that need a bath twice a week so we need a lot of help. We don't have many sinks so we can only use a few people at a time so please let us know when you can come. 

Remember to check in at the front office and be sure to sign in so we can properly report your hours. 

Please come any time we are open!  No need to email unless you have a group. Just come by during the stated hours, sign in and we'll find a project for you. We appreciate your help!

TUES/WED/FRI 9:30-5:30

THURS 9:30-NOON

SAT 9:30-3:00

We need people who can play with our dogs and walk them after they have breakfast, from 10am and noon, and after their naps from 2:30 pm until 5:30 pm Monday through Saturday.  Please wear long pants and shoe with closed toes. 

Remember to check in at the front office and be sure to sign in so we can properly report your hours. 

Please come any time we are open!  No need to email unless you have a group. Just come by during the stated hours, sign in and we'll find a project for you. We appreciate your help!

TUES/WED/FRI — 10 am until noon and 2:30 pm until 5:50 pm 

THURS — 10 am to NOON

SAT — 10 am until noon and 2:00 pm until 3:00 pm

We need dog bathers every Friday and Saturday starting at about 1 pm. Wear something that can get wet! 

Remember to check in at the front office and be sure to sign in so we can properly report your hours. 

Please come any time we are open!  No need to email unless you have a group. Just come by during the stated hours, sign in and we'll find a project for you. We appreciate your help!

TUES/WED/FRI 9:30-5:30

THURS 9:30-NOON

SAT 9:30-3:00

Please do not wait until the last minute to get your required volunteer hours! We need volunteers NOW for lots of different jobs - help with the rummage sale, folding laundry, socializing animals, walking dogs, brushing cats, recycling, crushing cans - or any one of the many projects we have going on around here from day to day! Please come any time we are open!  No need to email unless you have a group. Just come by during the stated hours, sign in and we'll find a project for you. We appreciate your help!

TUES/WED/FRI 9:30-5:30

THURS 9:30-NOON

SAT 9:30-3:00

Wilmer Hall is seeking volunteers to help with after school tutoring at Wilmer Hall. For more information, respond to this need, and we will be in touch with next steps!

Students from the University of South Alabama should use this link to respond instead.

Assists with various events throughout the year that raise awareness about homelessness and raise funds for FPCA programs that help. Tasks are fun and varied and include making signs, comparison shopping for products and services or setting up for the event. 

Each Friday, Community Affairs will highlight Mobilians who positively impact the lives of those in communities in which they live. 

What qualities are we looking for in a Feel Good Friday Honoree? 

Please nominate someone deserving of this recognition by clicking the link below and completing the form. 

Feel Good Fridays : City of Mobile 

Provide telephone contact, mailings, and visits to family members following the death of a loved one.  May help with adult support groups and/or Remembrance Ceremonies.

Provide assistance in hospice offices during normal business hours.  Support may include answering telephones, Tuck In calls, mailings, special projects, and computer work based on needs. 

Our volunteers are key actors in achieving our mission to create a space for courageous conversations and incentivizing constructive community-building through the arts.

As the largest non-collecting organization that is committed to the work of living artists in the State of Alabama, Alabama Contemporary requires volunteers to assist at the front desk, during Art Walk, our educational programs, and in special events.

Whether you volunteer because you want to be more active in the community, you love the art, you love the people, you love the institution, or love Downtown Mobile, please let us know what is important to you so we can find a good fit.

We are currently looking for volunteers of all ages and abilities. Volunteers ages 13–17 must provide the name and contact information of a parent or legal guardian so that we can verify permission.

Alabama Contemporary Art Center is looking for individuals willing to welcome visitors to our art gallery during open gallery hours. Your tasks would include recording guest attendance, asking for donations at the door, taking cash and credit card payments, informing guests about our exhibitions and public programs, answering phone calls, promoting our membership program, documenting merchandise sales from our store, organizing files, and assisting where needed. 

Mobile Museum of Art provides dozens of programs for the public and participates in numerous community activities that would not be possible without volunteers. Through hands-on service, volunteers play many roles that make it possible for the Museum to further its mission while developing their personal interest in the arts. Museum programs such as school and walk-in tours as well as outreach events are some of the most important aspects of the museum that are significantly enhanced by the generous dedication of time and service from our valued volunteers.

OPPORTUNITIES

ADULTS

HIGH SCHOOL & COLLEGE STUDENTS

BENEFITS

The Mobile Museum of Art is seeking student and community, individuals or group volunteers who are interested in learning more about the Volunteer Program here at MMoA - as a member of our Volunteer Team you share our mission to foster empathy, inclusivity and understanding through the visual arts in Mobile and surrounding communities. Our volunteers are the foundation of our ability to provide meaningful exhibitions and programs to our visitors and our schools in an impactful way by giving tours, aiding in classroom activities, and greeting our visitors kindly with insightful information on exhibitions and programs.

If you would like to learn more about the work we do at the Mobile Museum of Art please attend our next Volunteer Team meeting on July 6 at 10:30

Please follow this link to apply and learn more about our volunteer program

https://www.mobilemuseumofart.com/support/volunteer/

Volunteer Therapist Job Summary

We are seeking experienced, communicative, and compassionate therapists to join our team and support the physical, emotional, and mental well-being of our clients. In this role, you will work directly with clients to actively listen to problems and concerns and suggest healthy and productive ways of coping with those issues as well as audio and/or video recording of turning points in the client’s life. This role requires someone who enjoys working closely with people, not just with clients, but also with other members of our nonprofit and occasionally outside agencies.

Therapist Duties and Responsibilities

Therapist Requirements and Qualifications

We need help checking in our clients that come to their appointments at the food pantry on Tuesdays.

It requires knowledge of downloading an app and putting data in that app for accurate statistical reporting. We start at 8:00 and work until the last appointment has arrived, usually about 11:30. 

This is an outdoor commitment, so wear comfortable clothes and prepare for the weather.

This is vital to the success of food distribution in our community

WELCOME VOLUNTEERS! 

WE GIVE FOOD TO 550+ FAMILIES EVERY WEEK! 

Volunteers are need on Mondays and Tuesdays each week to operate our food drives. 

Mondays: We need volunteers to help unload produce, assemble boxes, sort food items and distribute food items into boxes/bags.

Tuesdays: This is a big day! We need volunteers to help set-up (early morning), pick up deliveries from grocery stores, sort/distribute food into boxes/bags and engage in heavy lifting (20 pound boxes).  

Volunteer Times: Mondays - 9 am - 1 pm / Tuesdays - 7 am - 1 pm   You choose the hours you want to work! :) 

We require our volunteers to wear gloves when handling food. Please wear comfortable closed toe shoes and clothing! We care about the safety of our recipients and our volunteers!

PLEASE EMAIL LOVEALLCOMMUNITY1ST@GMAIL.COM WITH ANY QUESTIONS! 

WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU! 

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE! LOVE ALL! 

There is a significant need for help with delivering food to our group homes, senior apartment complexes and individuals who can not come to the Love All Pantry. It requires 2 people to go for safety reasons, and a vehicle to hold the packaged food. Arrive at 8-9 on Tuesday mornings,load and get directions.

TOUR GUIDE FOR THE DORA FRANKLIN FINLEY AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE TRAIL

We are searching for part-time tour guides (9 - 12 hours/week) for the Dora Franklin Finley African-American Heritage Trail.(DFFAAHT)  The tour guide’s responsibilities include familiarizing customers with local historic sites on the DFFAAHT, and new attractions. These tours are by vehicle (step on tour) and some walking tours. The tour guide will ensure the safety of the groups. The guide should be an excellent storyteller and give excellent customer service. Training and scripts will be provided by DFFAAHT.

TOUR GUIDE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Greeting and welcoming customers to the tour

Informing customers about itinerary for each tour

Planning itinerary in accordance with weather forecast

Familiarizing yourself with layout of the region

Directing customers to other noncompeting services that might be of interest to them. Having guest complete a short survey.

TOUR GUIDE REQUIREMENTS:

High school diploma or equivalent, college a plus.

Prior experience as a tour guide is advantages.

Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.

Adherence to prescribed safety codes.

Excellent conversational skills with an act for storytelling.

Personable, humorous disposition.

Outstanding organizational, time management, improvisational skills.  Ability to work mornings,  early afternoons and weekends.

SALARY:

$10.00 -$12.00 hour

CONTACT:

Eric F. Finley, Tour Director 251.725.2236

Info@dffaaht.org

The Dumas Wesley Community Center's transitional housing program, the Baldwin Family Village (BFV), is located in Fairhope, Alabama. The program provides 12 months of housing stability and wrap-around services for up to 100 women and children annually. BFV seeks to break the cycle of homelessness and help women and children re-establish and maintain self-sufficiency by focusing on accountability, case management, life skills and behavior modification.

Volunteers are needed to donate new items that will be included in a "Welcome Basket" for new residents upon move in to the Baldwin Family Village. Basket items include: Pillows, Twin Sheet Sets, Full Sheet Sets, Crib Sheets, Twin Comforters, Full Comforters, Full, Twin and Crib Mattress Protectors (waterproof and bed bug proof), Throw Blanket, Bathroom Trash Can, Towel Sets, Clothes Baskets, Packs of Hangers, Laundry Detergent, Dryer Sheets, Adult Body Wash, Kid's Shampoo/Body Wash, Shampoo/Conditioner,,Deodorant, Tampons, Pads, Adult Toothbrush, Kid's Toothbrushes, Adult Toothpaste, Kid's Toothpaste, Diapers (all sizes)

All items must be new. To view the items on Amazon.com please click here. Learn more about the Baldwin Family Village here.

The Dumas Wesley Community Center is looking for the following items to serve its most at-risk clientele

Sybil Smith Family Village- Transitional Housing for Homeless Families

Youth Programs

Monetary Donation

We ask that you consider the following when you make plans to donate:

Thank you for your support!

Administrative volunteer needed one - two days a month, approximately 4 hours each day, to assist with daily receptionist duties - answering phones, greeting clients, preparing client files and setting up follow-up appointments. Basic computer skills required. The volunteer would work under the supervision of the Administrative Assistant. Friendly face and voice a must! A background check is required and signed Statement of Faith. For more information, please call the Alpha Center at 251-246-7750.

We have partnered with Goodwill Gulf Coast to share gently used books with students and community members. we ask volunteers to place labels inside of books prior to community events. Volunteers will be expected to peel labels and place labels inside of books. Each opportunity will provide volunteers with 100-400 books to prep. This opportunity is great for a small group 3-5, during business hours Monday-Thursday 8a.m.-4 p.m. This opportunity is available at the Clarke County and Mobile locations.

United Way needs assistance weeding, cutting patch of grass, and picking up trash at parking lot located in downtown Mobile. This opportunity would ideally occur after business hours or on the weekend.

Because of timing of work, volunteer would need to bring tools(weed eater, lawn mower, gloves, rake, garbage bags, hedge trimmers, wheelbarrow, etc)

Provide telephone contact, mailings, and visits to family members following the death of a loved one.  May help with adult support groups and/or Remembrance Ceremonies, and Camp Connect - a bereaved children's camp that is held annually.

Covenant Care is seeking active duty and veteran volunteers to support the We Honor Veterans program, a national program that honors hospice patients who are veterans. Volunteers assist with outreach and education for veterans helping them to access hospice care and visit veteran patients to present them with certificates and pins, thanking them for their service to our country.

Covenant Hospice is seeking active duty and veteran volunteers to support the We Honor Veterans program, a national program that honors hospice patients who are veterans. Volunteers assist with outreach and education for veterans helping them to access hospice care and visit veteran patients to present them with certificates and pins, thanking them for their service to our country.

Provide support to patients and families in homes, nursing homes, or ALF's. Support includes companionship, respite for caregivers (so they can run errands/go to appointments while you keep their loved one company), assisting with small tasks, running errands, etc. 

Note: Average support time is 1-3hrs, 4hrs max, but patient/family need may require 1x/mo - 4x/mo visits.  On occasion, there may be a patient/family that needs visits 2-3x/wk.  The volunteer match would be made based on volunteers' availability and preferences.  For example, if you're only available to volunteer on Wednesdays after 2pm we would match you with a patient/family that would not have a day/time preference or needs a volunteer for that day/time.  Sames goes with pet allergies and/or likes/dislikes: if you don't want to visit a patient/family that has pets, or if there's a smoker in the house, we would handle that accordingly.

Provide support to patients and families in homes, nursing homes, or ALF's. Support includes companionship, respite for caregivers (so they can run errands/go to appointments while you keep their loved one company), assisting with small tasks, running errands, etc. 

Note: Average support time is 1-3hrs, 4hrs max, but patient/family need may require 1x/mo - 4x/mo visits.  On occasion, there may be a patient/family that needs visits 2-3x/wk.  The volunteer match would be made based on volunteers' availability and preferences.  For example, if you're only available to volunteer on Wednesdays after 2pm we would match you with a patient/family that would not have a day/time preference or needs a volunteer for that day/time.  Sames goes with pet allergies and/or likes/dislikes: if you don't want to visit a patient/family that has pets, or if there's a smoker in the house, we would handle that accordingly.

Each year, the National Multiple Sclerosis Society hosts a cycling fundraiser called Bike MS: Tour de Beach.  This event raises over $500,000 for programs, services, and research benefitting thousands of people in your region living with multiple sclerosis. Free event t-shirt, refreshments, and community service hours available.        

This year's event is scheduled for Friday September 16th,  Saturday September 17th and Sunday September 18th. We are in need of Volunteer Photographers to help capture the spirit, atmosphere and magic of this event. We have opportunities at the Start/Finish line, located at Gulf State Park.

Feel free to browse the opportunities. And either sign up. Or contact me, so we can discuss the best way to volunteer, and ensure you have a fun and rewarding experience. Prior to the event, you will receive all the information and training you need.

Thank you again for considering volunteering with the National MS Society, we could not do it without you.

Please contact Simon at simon.robson@nmss.org or (404) 734-5818 for more information.