Volunteer Services
April 2011 Events and Projects:
Volunteer Appreciation Day – 4/13, 2-4pm on Paseo
Did you volunteer at any point during the last year? We want to celebrate your service! Please stop by the UC Paseo between 2-4pm for ice cream, music and giveaways. For more info email engaged@utsa.edu.
Fiesta Arts Fair – 4/9-4/10
Volunteers are invited to help with the annual Arts Fair at the Southwest School of Art. Email mboyd@swschool.org or call Mari at 224-1848 x540
Valero Go!Kids Challenge Finale – 4/10 at Alamodome
Volunteers are invited to help hand out rewards and more at this celebration of physical activity. Register online at http://tinyurl.com/3jp8oc7.
Children’s Hunger Fund Workdays – 4/13, 20, & 27
Individuals and groups are invited to help sort donations from 9am – noon Wednesdays this month. Call Jesse at 395-4200 x5201 to help.
Fiesta Flambeau and Battle of the Flowers 4/15 & 16
Volunteers are needed to assist with event set up and takedown including unloading chairs and numbering them. 4/15 starting at 9:30am, 4/16 at 3:30pm. Call 210-207-8603 or email Meredith.Ruiz@sanantonio.gov.
7th Annual Walk for Autism – 4/16
Volunteers are invited to help with opportunities ranging from sign-in to drink booths to face paint. Email sgonzales@anybabycansa.org today!
FTK Dance Marathon – 4/23
Volunteers and dancers are needed to help raise funds and awareness for families and survivors of pediatric cancer. Visit www.danceforthekids.org for more information!
San Antonio Lemonade Day – 5/1
This city wide initiative helps teach kids about starting a business with a lemonade stand. Volunteers are needed for a variety of duties http://sanantonio.lemonadeday.org
All American Armed Forces Parade – 5/21
Volunteers and walkers are invited to participate in this Floresville parade. Email aaafpa.scholarship@gmail.com.
ADA Diabetes Expo – 5/21
Volunteers are needed for a range of shifts and activities at this event designed to help stop diabetes. Register online at www.diabetes.org/expo.
CASA: Child Advocates of San Antonio
Advocates are needed to assist abused and neglected children in Bexar County. To find out how you can help visit www.casa-satx.org today.
Communities In Schools – Mentors needed!
Mentors are needed to help SAISD students go back and complete the 8th grade by meeting 2-4 times per month. Contact Maria at macosta@cissa.org or 777-3906 today.
Children’s Association for Maximum Potential
Volunteers are needed to assist with summer camp for children & adults with special needs. Contact Sarah at 210-671-5229 – or visit www.campcamp.org today!
St. Vinny’s Bistro: Providing meals to homeless
Individuals and groups are invited to help prep and serve meals at Haven for Hope. Shifts available daily. Email rggiordano@svdpsa.org to sign up today!
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Volunteers are needed to help community members with tax preparation! Visit www.unitedwaysatx.org or call Clara at 352-7081 to get started today!
Animal Care Services
A variety of positions are available including kennel assistant, vet tech assistant, office help, marketing, and dog walking. Call Jeanne at 207-6664 to sign up today!
Big Brothers Big Sisters – mentors needed!
Big Brothers and Big Sisters are needed. Mentor a child – it is flexible and all it costs is your time! For more information, call 225-6322 or visit www.bigmentor.org.
