Volunteering in Denton County

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Agency Name: We Care Facilities -LLC
Address: 1243 Springwood Dr. Lewisville, Tx. 76226
Website: www.wecarefacilities.org

Mission Statement: We Care Facilities provides affordable housing, services and programs for Dallas/Fort Worth.  We offer two types of affordable housing programs that reflect the fixed income of the disabled and the retired seniors of our community.  Our Residential Care Homes offer private pay options that are conveniently lower than assisted living homes, and yet our value of services are top notch!  Our group homes work with the fixed rate of SSI and SSDI while offering quality housing programs.  WCF facilities serve veterans, seniors, recovering addicted persons, and those with mental health, mild retardation and learning disabilities.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Melonie Baker - Director
Phone Number: (469)685-4663
Email: Mickey_bkr@yahoo.com

Volunteer opportunity description: Grant Writers, HR coordinator, Book-keeper, personal care assistants to assist disabled w/ Social Services, fundraising director, personal assistant, office manager, can/food drive coordinator, research specialist.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Monday-Saturdays 10:00am - 3:30pm Saturday times varies.

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes, we are. I am established with UNT's Internship department.

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 18+ (Adults)
With supervision (specify age) 18+ (Adults)
Without supervision (specify age) 18+ (Adults)

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Agency Name: Ann’s Haven Visiting Nurse Association Home Health and Hospice Agency
Address: 325 W. McKinney St., Ste. 101, Denton, TX. 76201
Website: www.vnatexas.org

Mission Statement:

VNA helps people live with dignity and independence. We…
Feed the hungry,
Enable the disabled,
Care for the sick,
Promote health in the communities we serve, and
Comfort patients and their families at the end of life.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Ginny Hudson, Hospice Volunteer Coordinator, Denton Branch
Phone Number: 940-349-5900 or 1-800-383-5435
Email: hudsong@vnatexas.org

Volunteer opportunity description: On Going - Administrative assistance, M-F 8-5, 1-2 hours a day to assist with telephones, shredding, general office work. Hospice Volunteers needed throughout the year *mandatory 18 hour training sessions offered twice a year.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Various opportunities throughout the year. December 1 – 22, Light Up a Life Fundraiser, Denton

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Occasionally

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 18 and up
With supervision (specify age) 18 and up
Without supervision (specify age) 18 and up

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Agency Name: Denton State Supported Living Center (DSSLC)
Address: 3980 State School Rd, Denton, Texas 76210
Website: http://dadsview.dads.state.tx.us/ccea/vce/index.html

Mission Statement: *not provided

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Ask for the Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Number: 940-591-3630
Email: *not provided

Volunteer opportunity description: We offer internship opportunities and other various volunteer positions throughout the year. To volunteer at DSSLC you must fill out an application, get fingerprinted, and have a short (online) training lesson.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: We do not offer impromptu or randomized because of the sensitive nature of the population we serve.

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes…but we will have to review “history” via CBC in order to determine eligibility.

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? We ask that the volunteers be at least 17 and older but we are able to take on minors with parental consent.
With supervision (specify age) 18 and under
Without supervision (specify age) 19+

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Agency Name: Texas AgriLife Extension Service
Address: 306 N. Loop 288, Suite 222 County Government Center Denton, Texas 76209
Website: Denton-co.tamu.edu

Mission Statement: To improve the lives of people, businesses, and communities across Texas and beyond through high quality, relevant education

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Maggie Jover County Extension Agent – Family and Consumer Sciences
Phone Number: 940-349-2882
Email: m-jover@tamu.edu

Volunteer opportunity description: Volunteers to conduct educational programs in the areas of money management and health and wellness

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Any time, location: various places – based on requests received

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? Prefer adults who are self –motivated, reliable, can take a program idea and run with it
With supervision (specify age) Adult aged
Without supervision (specify age) Adult aged

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Agency Name: Lewisville Senior Activity Center
Address: 1950A S. Valley Parkway, Lewisville, TX 75067
Website: www.cityoflewisville.com

Mission Statement: The City of Lewisville Senior Activity Center is open to all participants 50 and older. We think the operative word in our name is "activities," and there are lots of them here for you to enjoy. There is no charge to join the center and all you have to do is fill out a participation form.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Carrie Rodriquez
Phone Number: 972-219-5050
Email: crodriquez@cityoflewisville.com

Volunteer opportunity description: The Senior Center has volunteer receptionist, instructors, event/activity assistance, set-up/take down of activities, bingo callers, cleaning, and dances

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: varies according to day and time available and center schedule.

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 16 years of age or older.
With supervision (specify age) n/a
Without supervision (specify age) 16 years and older

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Agency Name: Denton Public Library Literacy Program
Address: 502 Oakland, Denton, TX 76201
Website: www.dentonlibrary.com

Mission Statement: The purpose of the Denton Library Literacy Program is to serve the literacy needs of adult residents within Denton County.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: WyLaina Hildreth
Phone Number: 940-349-8774
Email: wylaina.hildreth@cityofdenton.com

Volunteer opportunity description: Help improve literacy skills for the public by becoming a tutor.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: One hour per week, every week. Location and time will vary based on student.

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? No

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 18 and older

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Agency Name: Denton City County Day School
Address: 1603 Paisley St. Denton, Texas 76209
Website: www.dccds.org

Mission Statement: Our mission is to provide quality affordable childcare on a sliding scale basis (based on family size and income) to families in Denton County. Parents pay a weekly fee, just a small portion of the cost of providing care for a child at DCCDS; the school then seeks other funding sources to cover the remainder.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Jessica Sierra
Phone Number: 940-382-6485
Email: Dccds@verizon.net or dccdsad@hotmail.com

Volunteer opportunity description: Classroom helper

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Monday- Friday 9:30-11:30 or 2:30-6:00

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes (Background checks required)

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes, as long as we receive clearance on the background check from licensing.

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 18 or older
With supervision (specify age) All ages with supervision
Without supervision (specify age) All ages with supervision

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Agency Name: ODIS, Inc (Opening Doors International Services, Inc.); formerly Opening Doors Immigration Services, Inc.
Address: 2200 N. Bell Ave, Denton, TX 76209
Website: odisinc.org

Mission Statement: To provide expert legal immigration and naturalization service in a safe and supporting environment. Opening Doors Immigration Services, Inc. (ODIS) serves Denton and surrounding counties and is dedicated to serving clients regardless of financial limitations and without regard to race, religion, gender, national origin, age or disability.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Kate Starnes, Case Manager
Phone Number: 940-382-0096
Email: kate@odisinc.org

Volunteer opportunity description: translations, receptionist, clerk work

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: AS NEEDED 2200 N. Bell Avenue

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Seniors & graduates only

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? No

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? Prefer 20 and up
With supervision (specify age) same
Without supervision (specify age) never

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Agency Name: Denton Christian Preschool
Address: 1114 W. University Dr., Denton, TX 76201
Website: www.dentoncps.org

Mission Statement: The Mission of Denton Christian Preschool is to provide early education for at-risk children.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Judith Royal, Director
Phone Number: 940-383-3332
Email: dentoncps@yahoo.com

Volunteer opportunity description: Classroom Volunteer, Transportation Volunteer & Kitchen Volunteer (Requirement: must be able to pass a criminal background check prior to volunteering)

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Mondays 12pm -4 pm, Tues. - Fri. 8am - 4 pm at DCP, 1114 W. University Dr., Denton, TX 76201

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? No

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? Over 18 years of age
With supervision (specify age) Over 18 yrs. of age unless accompanied by parent/guardian
Without supervision (specify age) Over 18 yrs. of age.

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Agency Name: Fred Moore Day Nursery
Address: 821 Cross Timber Street, Denton, TX
Website: www.fredmooredaynursery.com

Mission Statement: To provide quality, affordable childcare to low to moderately low income families.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Lynda West or Wendy McGee
Phone Number: 940-387-8214
Email: fredmoorenursery@gmail.com

Volunteer opportunity description: Clerical; interacting with children (reading, rocking, music art, indoor/outdoor activities), IT (website update), janitorial and marketing.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: 6:30am-6:00pm Monday-Friday

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes, provided they pass background check

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 14+ (must pass background check)
With supervision (specify age) 14+ if working with children
Without supervision (specify age) 14+ if not working with children

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Agency Name: The Arc of Denton County
Address: P.O. Box 1279
Website: www.arcofdentoncounty.org

Mission Statement: The Arc of Denton County, a non-profit, volunteer organization, is committed to expanding opportunities for people with any developmental disablity to exercise the same rights, freedoms and responsibilities as their fellow citizens by providing family support, public awareness, advocacy services and referral.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Bonnie Lewallen
Phone Number: 972-436-8471 or 800-375-4520
Email: info@arcofdentoncounty.org

Volunteer opportunity description: Help at events and fundraisers, set up, serve food, interact with participants

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Volunteer opportunities will be on our website each month. The next event is March 31st…Blast from the Past

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes, according to offense

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? No age limit
With supervision (specify age) Under 16
Without supervision (specify age) 16 and over

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Agency Name: Keep Lewisville Beautiful
Address: 101 West Main Street #102 Lewisville, Texas 75057
Website: www.keeplewisvillebeautiful.org

Mission Statement: The mission of Keep Lewisville Beautiful is to empower the citizens of Lewisville through education to take greater responsibility for enhancing their community environment.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Amy Wells- Executive Director
Phone Number: 972-538-5949
Email: info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org

Volunteer opportunity description: KLB’s 26th annual Spring Clean Up event. KLB is looking for volunteers to help us with our city wide clean up. Volunteers are needed to help clean up multiple sites across Lewisville. Trash bags, litter grabbers, safety vests, and gloves will be provided by KLB. Teams will be sent to various pre-determined locations, each team focuses on cleaning their spot and reports back at noon. Join us from 8:30am to noon @ The Lewisville Residential Convenience Center (330 W. Jones Street) for registration and location assignment. After the clean-up, we'll have a free lunch for volunteers on site and a door prize drawing!

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: April 21st, 201. Registration begins at 8am Clean Up from 8:30am to Noon.

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes- ages 18 and under only. Court appointed volunteers will receive special on-site assignments.

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? All ages are welcome. Younger kids will require adult supervision by group leaders.
With supervision (specify age) Under 16 will need appropriate supervision.
Without supervision (specify age) 18+

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Agency Name: Habitat for Humanity of Denton County ReStore
Address: 1805 Cornell Lane, Denton, TX 76201
Website: Hfhdentoncounty.org

Mission Statement: Habitat for Humanity of Denton County (HFHDC) is a Christian Ministry in partnership with the community that builds affordable housing for economically disadvantaged families. We focus on families needing a hand up, rather than a handout. We believe decent shelter is a matter of conscience and action. Our goal is to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Sherry Crutsinger
Phone Number: 940-382-8487
Email: restore@hfhdc.com

Volunteer opportunity description: Assist @ Habitat for Humanity ReStore with picking up donations, intake of donations and preparing items for the sales floor.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-6pm

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? Must be 18 yrs. or older
With supervision (specify age) N/A
Without supervision (specify age): N/A

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Agency Name: Reading & Radio Resource
Address: 2007 Randall Street, Dallas, TX 75201
Website: readingresource.org

Mission Statement: Reading & Radio Resource is a non-profit 501(c)(3)volunteer-driven agency with the mission to enrich the lives of children and adults who because of physical, learning, or vision limitations cannot read for themselves.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Jane Mullins
Phone Number: 214-871-7668
Email: jane@readingresource.org

Volunteer opportunity description: Group projects: grounds beautification, collecting books music and movies for donation to agency. Volunteers for the School Ambassador Program needed to read to students in local Dallas ISD elementary schools during typical school hours a minimum 2 hours each month. Must be able to complete a DISD on-line background check. On-going volunteers can audition to be readers for recorded audio books and on-air radio talent.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Monday thru Friday 9:00- 5:00

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? No

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 18 and older
With supervision (specify age) N/A
Without supervision (specify age) N/A

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Agency Name: Twice as Nice Resale of Denton
Address: (mailing) 413 East Oak Street Denton TX
Website: twiceasniceresale.com

Mission Statement: Twice as Nice Resale of Denton operates solely to support the ministry of Woman to Woman Pregnancy Resource by providing new and gently used merchandise at reasonable prices to the greater Denton community.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Stacye Robison
Phone Number: 940-383-8267
Email: tanr4life@yahoo.com

Volunteer opportunity description: *not provided

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: *not provided

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes, with the exception of theft

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? *not provided
With supervision (specify age) *not provided
Without supervision (specify age) *not provided

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Agency Name: Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc.
Address: 1117 Riney Road Denton, TX 76209
Website: www.kdb.org

Mission Statement: The mission of Keep Denton Beautiful, Inc. is to inspire individuals to take greater responsibility for creating a clean and beautiful city through litter prevention, reduction of waste, and community beautification.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Lauren Barker, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Number :(940)349-8738
Email: lauren@kdb.org

Volunteer opportunity description: Volunteer opportunities are available in the areas of special events, garden workdays, litter cleanups, and office administrative work.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity:

  • Garden Workday – Saturday, April 7 from 9 a.m. to noon
  • Office Workday – Friday, April 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Denton Redbud Festival – Saturday, April 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
  • Denton Arts and Jazz Festival – Friday, April 27 through Sunday, April 29 (times vary)
  • Office Workdays – Wednesday, October 24 & Thursday, October 25 (times vary)
  • Annual Community Tree Give Away – Saturday, October 27 (times vary)

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? Volunteer opportunities are open to volunteers of all ages, but a signed liability form and adult supervision is required for those under 18 years of age.
With supervision (specify age) Under 18
Without supervision (specify age) 18 or older

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Agency Name: Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas
Address: Denton Service Center 2317 W. University Dr. Suite 167, Denton, TX 76201
Website: www.gsnetx.org

Mission Statement: Girl Scouting builds girls of courage, confidence, and character, who make the world a better place.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Lindsey Lambert
Phone Number: 940-243-1314
Email: llambert@gsnetx.org

Volunteer opportunity description: Journey Series Administrator: This volunteer will facilitate pre-planned meeting/activities with Girl Scouts that attend the Journey Series. The parents are required to attend the Journey Series as well, so there will be additional help if needed.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: June-August (once a month)

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? No

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? At least 18 years old
With supervision (specify age) No supervision required for adult volunteers
Without supervision (specify age) No supervision required for adult volunteers

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Agency Name: SPAN, Inc. d/b/a Meals on Wheels of Denton County
Address: 1800 Malone, Denton, TX 76201
Website: www.mowdc.org

Mission Statement: It is the mission of SPAN to provide outstanding services to older persons, persons with disabilities, veterans, and the general public, enabling people to live as fully and independently as possible.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Kristine Herrera, Volunteer Coordinator
Phone Number: (940) 382-2224
Email: kristineh@span-transit.org

Volunteer opportunity description: Deliver Meals on Wheels to homebound seniors

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Locations throughout Denton County. Meals are delivered between 10:30 a.m. and 1p.m., Monday - Friday

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? No

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 18+
With supervision (specify age) N/A
Without supervision (specify age) 18+

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Agency Name: Communities In Schools of North Texas
Address: 1565 W. Main, Lewisville, TX 75067 and P.O. Box 295543, Lewisville, TX 75029-5543
Website: www.CISNT.org

Mission Statement: The mission of Communities In Schools of North Texas is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Lori Fickling
Phone Number: 972-898-4726
Email: lfickling@cisnt.org

Volunteer opportunity description: We are looking for volunteers to mentor or tutor the at-risk students we work with.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Volunteers can work around their schedule, but most opportunities are Monday - Friday after school, between 3:00 and 6:00 p.m. In addition, volunteers may come before school or during the student's lunch time. Volunteers opportunities are available at any of our 24 campuses in Denton, Lewisville, Little Elm, or Northwest ISD's.

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes, we work with several student groups from the local universities.

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? No, our background check policy eliminates that option.

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 18 years and up
With supervision (specify age) *not provided
Without supervision (specify age) *not provided

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Agency Name: Special Abilities of North Texas (formerly Day Stay for Adults)
Address: 4845 S I-35 E, Suite 100 Denton and 1960 Archer Ave, Lewisville
Website: www.daystay.org

Mission Statement: To provide the highest quality care, training and support to adults with special needs, giving them opportunities to succeed in life, family and the community, while offering respite to their caregivers.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Troy Greisen
Phone Number: 940 383 8371
Email: volunteer@daystay.org

Volunteer opportunity description: direct support working with our staff and clients/students and their activities/events. Also have volunteer committees in areas of event planning, fundraising, marketing and PR.

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: On-going

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? YES

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? YES

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? 16+
With supervision (specify age) *not provided
Without supervision (specify age) same
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Agency Name: Giving HOPE, Inc.
Address: 117 West Sycamore  Denton, Tx 76201
Website: hopeincdenton.com

Mission Statement: To assist families in the Denton area who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, but have the desire and ability to move toward self-sufficiency.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Teresa Haynie, Admin. Asst.
Phone Number: (940) 382-0609
Email: hopeoffice@hopeincdenton.com

Volunteer opportunity description: Someone with artistic or marketing skills to help design a brochure and /or a fundraising mail out, or General office assistance – filing, cleaning etc. – requires no specific skills

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: Will attempt to accommodate volunteer. No Saturdays or Sundays at office location.

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Yes

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Yes, as appropriate for the population served by the agency

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? Over 21
With supervision (specify age) Agency will provide supervision if volunteer is in the office
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Agency Name: CASA of Denton County, Inc.
Address: 614 North Bell Avenue, Denton, TX 76209
Website: www.casadenton.org

Mission Statement: The mission of CASA of Denton County is to provide trained community volunteers, to advocate for the best interests of abused and neglected children, and to promote community awareness about child abuse issues.

Primary Contact for Volunteer Opportunity: Sara Taylor
Phone Number: 940.243.2272
Email: staylor@casadenton.org

Volunteer opportunity description: Volunteer Child Advocate

Date, time and location of volunteer opportunity: On-going

Is the organization open to working with UNT and TWU Service Learning Students? Not applicable for this opportunity

Is the organization open to working with Court-Ordered Volunteers? Not applicable for this opportunity

What are the age limits for volunteers working with the organization? Must be 21
With supervision (specify age) N/A
Without supervision (specify age) N/A

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