Volunteer Opportunities

AIDS Interfaith Network, Inc. — Dallas

Address	501 N. Stemmons, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75207
Contact Person	Sandy Hits
Telephone	(214) 943-4444 X213

AIDS Interfaith Dallas is a multicultural, community-based, non-profit service organization whose programs are designed to meet the practical, emotional, and spiritual needs of persons living with HIV/AIDS. The program provides services for persons living with HIV/AIDS, gives support to the people who care for them, and educate persons who are at-risk in order to intervene in the spread of HIV. Volunteer training required.

AIDS Interfaith Network, Tarrant County

Address	801 West Magnolia Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Contact Person	Elvia Acevedo
Telephone	(817) 923-2800

AIDS Interfaith Network provides in-home respite care by trained volunteers to people with AIDS and their family members through the Care Team Project. The program also offers HIV wellness/education classes, pickup/delivery of prescription medications, household assistance, and transportation for AIDS patients. Grief counseling is also available for family members of AIDS victims.

AIDS Outreach Center

Address	801 West Cannon Street, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Contact Person	Ana Colin-Hernandez
Telephone	(817) 335-1994

AIDS Outreach Center provides services to men, women and children with HIV. This agency offers people with HIV nutritional support, legal services, housing assistance, buddy support, group support, and youth services. Case management services are also provided to assist clients in obtaining resources and services to meet critical social needs and to help clients to have sufficient services to live safe, healthy, and independent with their disease.

Alliance for Children

Address	908 Southland Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Contact Person	Ashley Moore
Telephone	(817) 335-7172

Alliance for Children provides services to physically and sexually abused children and their families. Other services provided include: medical assessment, referrals to community resources, and a safe supportive place for child victims to be interviewed and receive counseling.

Alzheimer’s Association of Tarrant County

Address	P.O. Box 9709, 76147, or 1111 Summit Avenue, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Contact Person	Shelly Young
Telephone	(817) 336-4949

The Alzheimer’s Association of Tarrant County is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting Alzheimer patients and their families through support programs, education, public awareness, advocacy and research. The Family Care Program provides case management to help the clients make informed choices and decisions concerning care and help arrange services needed by the client. Other services include the telephone help-line, monthly education programs, information and referral, and Safe Return, which is an identification program for patients who wander and become lost.

Volunteer training is required in some areas.

American Cancer Society

Address	3301 West Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76107
Contact Person	Erika Scrimpshire
Telephone	(817) 907-0744

The American Cancer Society is a nationwide, community-based, voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy, and service.
Volunteer training required.

American Lung Association

Address	P.O. Box 470773, Fort Worth, TX 76147
Contact Person	Ronneal Mathews
Telephone	(817) 737-4776

The American Lung Association helps fight lung disease and promotes lung health education, asthma education, smoking prevention, community services, advocacy, research, public information and referral, and fund raising. Volunteers needed to help with smoking prevention education, camps, and special events.

Volunteer training required.

The Arc of Greater Tarrant County

Address	1300 W. Lancaster, Suite 104, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Contact Person	Richard Garnett
Telephone	(817) 877-1474

The Arc of Greater Tarrant County provides services and support for individuals with mental retardation and other developmental disabilities and their families. The Arc of Greater Tarrant County is also an advocacy for the mentally challenged to foster the development of programs in their behalf and to monitor existing programs to assure the highest standard of excellence. Volunteers needed to assist with monthly dance, recreational activities, annual golf tournament and office work.
Volunteer training required.

Arlington Life Shelter (Formerly Arlington Night Shelter)

Address	325 W. Division, Arlington, TX 76011
Contact Person	Veronica Morrison Ext. 2016
Telephone	(817) 548-9885 or (817) 795-7376 Administration Office

The Arlington Night Shelter provides, shelter, meals and rehabilitative services for homeless men, women and families. The program emphasis is assisting clients to become self-sufficient through case management services, structured employment programs, and mandatory classes four days per week focusing on life and job skills.
Volunteer training required.

A.R.T.S. (Artistic, Recreational, Therapeutic Services) for People

Address	11300 North Central Expressway, Suite 316, Dallas, TX 75243
Contact Person	Shauncyni Griffin
Telephone	(214) 841-9200

A.R.T.S. for People provides dance, music, expressive, and art therapies for people in healthcare and community facilities throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. A.R.T.S. for People therapists and artists promote self-esteem; encourage interaction and cooperation; improve lives; bring hope to those in need; provide a supportive, creative approach to wellness; and develop positive coping skills and alleviate anxiety.

Autism Society of Greater Tarrant County

Address	1300 W. Lancaster, Suite 139, Fort Worth, TX 76102 or P.O. Box 161516, 76161
Contact Person	President or Outreach Coordinator
Telephone	(817) 390-2829

The Autism Society of Tarrant County provides information and education regarding autism spectrum disorders, treatments and resources throughout Tarrant County and provide support to persons with autism and their families.
Volunteer training required.

Baylor University Medical Center

Address	3500 Gaston Avenue, Dallas, TX 75246-9990
Contact Person	Randy Elms
Telephone	(214) 820-2441

Baylor University Medical Center is an affiliate of Baylor Health Care System and provides quality healthcare to patients. Volunteer opportunities are available in pediatrics to surgery waiting, administration to patient care. Volunteer training needed. Part of the requirements is completing the Health Screening Assessment.

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Address	205 West Main Street, Arlington, TX 76010
Contact Person	Jenny Harper
Telephone	(817) 277-1148 Ext. 140

Big Brothers Big Sisters program focuses on the one-to-one relationship between an adult volunteer and a youth between the ages of seven and fifteen from a single-parent family. Adults serve as both mentors/friends and provide guidance, friendship, and support to the child through activities and companionship. Must be at least 18 years old to serve as a Big Brother or Big Sister.

Boys and Girls Club of Arlington

Address	608 N. Elm St., Arlington, TX 76011
Contact Person	Michael Clark
Telephone	(817) 701-1100

The Boys and Girls Club of Arlington’s mission is to help all youth, with special emphasis on youth at risk, develop to their maximum potential. Job duties include: Tutor, mentor, and play with children. Opportunities are in the AM during summer and PM, Year-Round.
Requirements: Application with reference and background checks.

Camp Summit, Inc.

Address	17210 Campbell Rd, Suite 180-W, Dallas, TX 75252
Contact Person	Lindsey Castilleja Ext. 110
Telephone	(972) 484-8900

Camp Summit is a year-round facility, offering one-week sessions in the summer and weekend sessions in the spring and fall, for children, youth, and adults who are physically challenged, developmentally delayed, or dual sensory impaired or who have multiple disabilities. Campers are encouraged to try new experiences in order to gain self-confidence, learn cooperation and communication, and increase personal independence in a safe and fun environment. The focus of the camp is on individual growth through accomplishing a variety of goals at levels specific to each individual’s needs, capabilities, and potential.
Volunteer training is required.

Cancer Care Services

Address	623 S. Henderson, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Contact Person	Craig Schaefer
Telephone	(817) 921-0653

Cancer Career Services is a non-profit organization that provides financial, emotional and social assistance to cancer patients and their families. Provides counseling, support groups, and case management for cancer patients. Volunteers needed for office work, client contact and to coordinate special events.
Volunteer training required.

Catholic Charities of Fort Worth

Address	2701 Burchill, Road North, Fort Worth, TX 76105
Contact Person	Brent Mayfield
Telephone	(817) 413-3926; (817)534-0814 main number

The Catholic Charities of Fort Worth is a non-profit organization that provides services to meet the needs of the poor, and to care for orphaned and abandoned children. It offers a comprehensive range of services to persons of
all ages and from all religious and ethnic affiliations. Different type of volunteer opportunities include: Immigration Services, Refugee Services, Educational Programs, The Assessment Center, Anne Simon Reeves Children’s Center, Pediatric and Family HIV/AIDS Project, Financial Assistance, and EATC (Emergency Assistance of Tarrant County).
Orientation is required.

Catholic Charities of Fort Worth (Refugee Services)

Address	4200 S. Freeway Ste. 200, Fort Worth, TX 76115
Contact Person	Amy Perkins
Telephone	(817) 920-7733 Ext. 271

Center for Creative Living

Address	2401 Oakland Blvd. #100, Fort Worth, TX 76103
Contact Person	Carol Doss
Telephone	(817) 534-2818

The Center for Creative Living provides counseling intervention for families, individuals, and couples. Volunteers needed for general office work and answering the telephone. Volunteers also needed for outdoor landscaping and building maintenance work.
No volunteer training required.

CASA of Tarrant County

Address	101 Summit Ave, Suite 505, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Mailing Address	P.O. Box 3275, Fort Worth, TX 76113
Contact Person	Dave Anderson
Telephone	(817) 877-5891

Child Advocates of Tarrant County provides trained, court-appointed volunteers to serve as court advocates for children in child abuse and neglect cases who have been placed in foster care. Volunteers will serve as independent voices in court on behalf of abused and neglected children’s best interests and in pursuit of safe, permanent homes. The volunteer will work with all parties involved in the assigned case and visit the child regularly.
Volunteer training required (30 hours).

Centerpoint Community Center

Address	801 South Collins Street, Arlington, TX 76010
Contact Person	Veronica Juarez
Telephone	(817) 274-1962

CrossLinks is a nonprofit corporation created to teach, touch and assist the lives of at-risk children and their families in the Arlington area. CrossLinks is a rescue mission for the minds and hearts of children and their families who live in a world oppressed by poverty, violence, gangs, drugs, illiteracy and fragmented lives. It is also a bridge, which reaches across cultural and economic challenges to the lives and future of children. CrossLinks outreach programs include: school reading, school assemblies and Kid’s ClubHouse.

Dallas Housing Authority

Address	3939 N. Hampton Road, Dallas, TX 75252
Contact Person	Nana Dwusu
Telephone	(214) 670-7320

The Dallas Housing Authority provides quality, affordable housing to low-income families and individuals through the administration of housing assistance programs. The mentor/tutor program and services complement a comprehensive program designed to provide families who may be experiencing difficulty adjusting to their new neighborhoods with positive role models. The overall mission of this initiative is to cultivate opportunities for program participants to achieve self-sufficiency and economic independence. Volunteer training is required.

Fort Worth Independent School District Adolescent Pregnancy Services

Address	3150 McCart, Fort Worth, TX 76110
Contact Person	Nina M. Jackson
Telephone	(817) 922-3565

Fort Worth I.S.D. provides programs and services to assist pregnant and parenting students to remain in or return to school through the Adolescent Pregnancy Services Project. Volunteers needed for client contact.
Volunteer training required (on-going as needed).

Fort Worth Public Library

Address	500 West 3rd.Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Contact Person	Ann Bastable
Telephone	(817) 871-7703

The Fort Worth Public Library provides free beginning computer classes for the public. Activities cover pc basics, windows and part of the Microsoft Office Suite. Volunteers needed for helping to assist people who are having trouble, and to also check in late arrivers and register people up for future classes.
Volunteer training is required.

ESL and Literacy in the Workplace offered by Fort Worth ISD

Address	140 W. Mitchell St., Arlington, TX 76013 (Continuing Education Workforce Center)
Contact Person	Sofia Zamarripa or Minera Sorano
Telephone	(817) 531-4300 Ext. 240 or 242

The ESL (English as a Second Language) and Literacy in the Workplace Program provides preparation in literacy, math and ESL. Volunteer tutors needed.
Volunteer training is not required.

GIRLS INC

Address	600 New York Ave., Arlington, TX 76010
Contact Person	Dina Davis
Telephone	(817) 275-2120

The Girls Incorporated of Tarrant County inspires all girls to become strong, smart and bold and increases the social competence of girls and boys. Girls Inc. provides after-school and summer childcare for youth ages 5-12. Services include tutoring, prevention program, field trips, snacks, speakers and indoor/outdoor activities. Teen Center services are provided at four junior high schools and one main Teen Center. Services include prevention classes, tutoring, field trips, sports, tae kwon do, crafts and social service projects.
Volunteer training is required.

H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center, Inc.

Address	2201 East Park Row, Arlington, TX 76010 (Six locations in Arlington)
Contact Person	Betsy Holschuh or Gabriel Rivas IV
Telephone	(817) 860-7757

H.O.P.E. Tutoring Center Incorporated provides free tutoring services for students in grades 4th thru 8th with reading, math and other homework. Volunteers needed for office work and for tutoring students.
Volunteer training required (by appointment).

Helping Restore Ability (HRA)

Address	1635-A West Division, Arlington, TX 76012
Contact Person	Olivia Acosta
Telephone	(817) 469-1977

Helping Restore Ability’s mission is to educate and advocate, enrich and empower adults with disabilities. HRA client managed attendant services help persons 18 and older with various physical disabilities choose their assistant(s) from applicants provided by HRA. The clients establish their own assistant’s schedule and supervise all aspects of the services and the services may take place at home, in school, or at the workplace. HRA trains, manages payroll and monitors for quality and changing needs.

Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice

Address	8700 Stemmons Freeway, Ste. 144, Dallas, TX 75247
Contact Person	Ruth Burton
Telephone	(214) 630-9070

Heartland Home Health Care & Hospice’s mission is to provide compassionate high quality home health and hospice care to patients. The Heartland team works with geriatric, pediatric, post-surgical, stroke, brain injured, accident or handicapped patients.
Volunteer training is required.

Junior Achievement of the Chisholm Trail

Address	6300 Ridglea Place, Suite 400, Fort Worth, TX 76116
Contact Person	Lisa Cox
Telephone	(817) 731-0838

Junior Achievement provides economic education programs for students in kindergarten through grade 12. This program enables caring adults to share their experiences with students to show them what it takes to be successful. Junior Achievement educates and inspires students to value free enterprise, business, and economics in order to improve the quality of their lives.
Volunteer training required.

Lakewood Village

Address	5100 Randol Mill Road, Fort Worth, TX 76112
Contact Person	Teresa Wendorf
Telephone	(817) 548-3241

Lakewood Village provides daily activities to stimulate the social, physiological and well being of senior citizen residents and persons with disabilities. Volunteers will assist residence with activities and coordinate events.
Volunteer training required.

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas

Address	400 N. Beech Street, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Contact Person	Ellena Simmons
Telephone	(817) 336-3959

Legal Aid of Northwest Texas provides civil legal assistance to low-income people seeking help with housing problems, government benefits, health and medical care, utility problems, consumer law and other civil cases. Volunteers are needed to assist with workshops and other training events, grant preparation for funds, and interview prospective clients at women shelters and at legal clinics. Volunteers will also assist with some computer technology projects. Go online to volunteer.
No volunteer training required.

Meals on Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County

Address	320 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Contact Person	Nedra Cutler
Telephone	(817) 336-0912

Meals on Wheels Incorporated provide nutritious lunch to homebound elderly and disabled persons. Advocate and referral for other needed services. Volunteers needed to deliver noon meals to senior citizens and check on clients.
Volunteer training required.

Mission Arlington

Address	210 W. South Street, Arlington, TX 76010
Contact Person	Tillie Burgin
Telephone	(817) 277-6620

Mission Arlington provides food, clothing (including blankets), furniture and emergency financial assistance on a daily basis. Special needs such as child care, adult day services, transportation, medical equipment loan, part-time medical clinic, a homeless day shelter and counseling services are also available.
No volunteer training required.

Mid Cities Care Corps

Address	745 West Pipeline, Hurst, TX 76053
Contact Person	Duane Buuck
Telephone	(817) 282-0531

Mid Cities Care Corps provide services through volunteers for senior citizens in Northeast Tarrant County. Services provided include: transportation for medical/dental appointments, transportation for shopping/errands, minor home repairs and lawn maintenance.
No volunteer training required.

Mosaic

Address	2245 Midway Road, Suite 300, Carrollton, TX 75006
Contact Person	Elizabeth Sabella
Telephone	(972) 866-9989

Mosaic is a nonprofit corporation that provides quality care and individualized opportunities for people with disabilities. Mosaic’s services include residential, host homes, early intervention, rehabilitative, prenatal, recreational, respite care, spiritual development, vocational training and employment services.

National Kidney Foundation of Texas

Address	5429 LBJ Freeway, Suite 630, Dallas, TX 75240
Contact Person	Lauren Caine
Telephone	(214) 351-2393

The National Kidney Foundation is a major voluntary health organization dedicated to the eradication of kidney and urinary tract diseases. Services include: Camp Reynal for Kids, organ donor awareness, medical research, public and professional education, and emergency patient assistance. Volunteers needed for office work and event coordination.
No volunteer training required.

Parenting Center (The)

Address	2928 West Fifth Street, Fort Worth, TX 76017
Contact Person	Barbara Garcia
Telephone	(817) 332-6348

The mission of The Parenting Center is to provide families the tools to succeed. The aim is the prevention and intervention of child abuse and neglect. Clinical Services include: individual, group and play therapy, couple and family counseling. The Healthy Families program provides individual in-home consultation and education for first-time mothers under the age of 20; WARM Line is a parenting hotline for anyone who needs to ask a parenting question. Education Services: Parent education classes, workshops, speeches and seminars are offered both on-site and at various locations throughout Tarrant County. Volunteers needed to assist with office work and public relations.
Volunteer training required.

River Legacy Foundation

Address	703 NW Green Oaks Blvd., Arlington, TX 76006
Contact Person	Alma Pohler
Telephone	(817) 860-6752

The mission of River Legacy Foundation is to preserve and enhance the forest flood plain along the banks of the Trinity River as an extraordinary recreational, educational and natural resource. Evolving from this mission is the Living Science Center, which provides educational opportunities for both youth and adults with hands-on interactive experiences with nature. Some of the volunteer opportunities include trail guides who lead visitors of all ages along the park training adjoining the Living Science Center, Nature School aides, exhibit docents, animal care, and permanent collections.
Volunteer training required.

Salvation Army (The)

Address	712 W. Abram, Arlington, TX 76013
Contact Person	Captain Andy Miller
Telephone	(817) 274-8887 Ext 204

The Salvation Army Arlington Center is a program designed to help stabilize homeless families and teach them the necessary skills to live independently in the community. Basic needs such as food, shelter and childcare are provided, while independent living skills are taught through educational workshops, counseling, and community resource networking.

The Arlington Corps Community Center is a neighborhood center for worship, education, recreation, music and community activity. The center provides after-school and summer youth programs for children of all ages. Youth activities include indoor/outdoor games and arts and crafts that are all supervised by adults. This center is located at 712 W. Abram Street.

Summerbridge A Breakthrough Program

Address	4200 Country Day Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76109
Contact Person	Anna Hamilton/Alessandra Carrasco
Telephone	(817) 302-3280

Summerbridge offers academic enrichment opportunities to economically disadvantaged middle school students so they can enter and succeed in college prep high school programs and go on to college. Volunteer opportunities for high school and college students to teach and tutor students after school in four to eight week increments as well as to teach (for a small stipend) students for six weeks (daily 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) in the summer.
Volunteer training required.

Tarrant County Juvenile Services

Address	2701 Kimbo Road, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Contact Person	Jacinto Ramos
Telephone	(817) 838-4600 Ext 186

The Tarrant County Juvenile Services is provided at the direction of the Tarrant County Juvenile Board and the Juvenile Court, to address the prevention of delinquent conduct and provide for the care and rehabilitation of children (10-16) within its jurisdiction. Tarrant County Juvenile Services has developed a range of community and home-based programs as additional options in solving the problem of juvenile crime. Services provided include screening and diversion of cases to community resources, presenting objective reports to the court for use at disposition, executing court-ordered treatment and supervision, administrating community corrections programs, securing alternative placement and administering collection of court-ordered probation fees and restitution. Services to victims of juvenile crime are also provided.
Volunteer orientation is required.

Texas Inmate Services

Address	403 N. Sylvania Ave., Ste. 16, Fort Worth, TX 76111
Contact Person	Kay Smith
Telephone	(817) 834-2833

Texas Inmate Services is a social service program designed to enhance the reintegration of ex-offenders into society. The objective of the Vocation Development Program is to increase the clients’ opportunity for gainful employment. Volunteers will provide supportive staff and one-on-one tutoring to individuals who are illiterate.
No volunteer training required.

Union Gospel Mission

Address	1321 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Contact Person	Josephine White
Telephone	(817) 332-2922

Union Gospel Mission is a homeless shelter that provides temporary shelter, beds, meals, showers, and clothing for men, women and children. The mission also provides interdenominational devotional and chapel services as well as educational opportunity referrals for the homeless. Volunteers needed to sort clothes in the Mission Store, serve and prepare meals, and provide gardening services.
No volunteer training required.

Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas

Address	209 E. Jefferson Boulevard, Dallas, TX 75203
Contact Person	Mahmood Panjwani
Telephone	(214) 941-1050 Ext. 235

The Urban Inter-Tribal Center of Texas is a non-profit American Indian corporation dedicated to improving the health and socio-economic status of American Indians living in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area. Services provided include a Medical Clinic, Dental, Emergency Social Services, Counseling, Employment Assistant and Training, and Health Education.
Volunteer training is required.

WARM (What About Remembering Me) Place, The

Address	809 Lipscomb, Fort Worth, TX 76104
Contact Person	Shirley Bowen
Telephone	(817) 870-2272 Ext 17

The WARM Place is a grief support center for children and their families after the loss of a loved one. Evening support groups are available for kindergarten through high school children and their parents or guardians. Daytime eight-week group sessions are offered bi-annually for children ages 3-5. Volunteers will facilitate counseling sessions.
Volunteer training required (initial training 22 hours).

Webb Elementary HOSTSProgram/Programa Voluntario HOSTS (Ayude a un estudiante a tener exito)

Address	1200 N. Cooper, Arlington, TX 76011
Contact Person	Debi Roberts
Telephone	(682) 867-4300

HOSTS is a volunteer mentoring program that pairs a student who needs help learning to read with a community volunteer mentor. The mentor’s role is to work with an individual student on materials and activities prescribed by the HOSTS instructor. The mentor provides feedback to the student and to the teacher on the individual student’s progress.

Volunteer training is required.

HOSTS es una palabra formada de las letras inciales de las palabras en ingles que significan ayuadar a un alumno a tener exito. Es un programa de lectura reconocido que situa al alumno con un voluntario. El voluntario participa como tutor de aquellos alumnos que se encuentren atrasados en la lectura.

Wesley Mission Center

Address	777 N. Walnut Creek Drive, Mansfield, TX 76063
Contact Person	Jackie Stover
Telephone	(817) 473-6650

The Wesley Mission Center provides emergency aid to residence of the Mansfield Independent School District, aids elderly/disabled persons in obtaining resources, and provides employment assistance. Volunteers will provide office work and client contact.
No volunteer training required.

West, James L. Alzheimer Center

Address	1111 Summit Avenue, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Contact Person	Susan Farris
Telephone	(817) 877-1199

The West Center provides residential care and a Senior Adult Day Program for persons with Alzheimer’s disease and related disorders. The center offers one-on-one socialization with residents, assistance with recreational activities and special events. Volunteers needed for office work, client contact, and event coordination.
Volunteer training required (scheduled as needed).

Women’s Center of Tarrant County, The

Address	1723 Hemphill, Ft. Worth, TX 76110
Contact Person	Chrisse Huffman
Telephone	(817) 927-4040

The Women’s Center of Tarrant County’s purpose is to enable and empower women, individually and as a group, to build better futures for women, families and the community, help women from all walks of life-especially women in crises and transition – solve problems, seek opportunities and develop the skills and confidence to meet the challenges of a changing world. Advocate for the needs and concerns of women. Services provide include: Rape Crisis Services, Crime Victims Services, General Counseling, Employment Services, and Public Awareness and Advocacy.
Volunteer training is required.

Women’s Shelter, The

Address	401 W. Sanford, Ste. 1400, Arlington, TX 76011
Contact Person	Geri Medlin
Telephone	(817) 548-0583 Ext. 226

The Women’s Shelter provides short-term emergency residential shelter for battered women and their children. Provides individual counseling, support groups, case management, legal advocacy and assistance in accessing community resources. Children’s program includes counseling, support groups, recreational and therapeutic activities.
Volunteer training required.

YWCA Arlington Child Development Center

Address	106 West 6th Street, Arlington, TX 76010
Contact Person	Shirley Stoker
Telephone	(817) 272-1135

The center provides quality child development for children birth through 5 years of age from all income levels. Volunteers will care for children during naptime so teachers can participate in on-site training.
Volunteer training required (once each month 11:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m.).

YWCA of Fort Worth and Tarrant County

Address	512 West 4th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102
Contact Person	Ursula Fontenot
Telephone	(817) 332-6191

The YWCA currently focuses on the needs of economically disadvantaged women and children with the following programs:

My Own Place – A collaborative partnership between YWCA, Catholic Charities, Tarrant County College and Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services provides housing, counseling, case management and a mentor program to create a bridge to independence for young women who have aged out of the foster care system.

Supportive Living – This program provides safe housing, case management, social services, crisis intervention and education for transitionally homeless women giving each participant the opportunity to work toward self-sufficiency
with dignity.

AIM (Achievement, Ideals, Motivation) – This pregnancy prevention program for at-risk girls provides weekly activities focusing on decision-making skills, education, self-esteem, goal setting and career development.

Child Care – YWCA child development centers in the Polytechnic area, central Arlington and Downtown Fort Worth serve homeless and economically disadvantaged children ages birth through 5 years.

Volunteer training required.