The University of Texas at Arlington

2-1-1 Texas United Way provides information and referrals to Health & Human Services to the community. We provide information and referrals during emergency and disaster/Homeland Security.

Aberg Center is an educational hub which focuses on improving lives and bettering the community through education. Adult learners come to Aberg Center to take classes in intermediate and advanced English or GED preparation. By studying reading, writing, and conversation, students strengthen their ability to communicate with those around them and can better advocate for their families’ needs. The learning environment at Aberg Center fosters not only literacy, but also connection to the community. Service opportunities are available in Spring 2012 for students interested in gaining hands-on experience with ESL education, children’s literacy, health and nutrition literacy, event planning, marketing/communications, and more. Volunteers must attend an orientation session and will be required to authorize a background check if they will be working with children.

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 educates people who are at-risk in order to intervene in the spread of HIV. A 30 minute Volunteer intake and briefing required. Intakes are scheduled anytime Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. We make VOLUNTEERING EASY!

AIDS Outreach Center (AOC) is the largest AIDS Service Organization in Tarrant and eight surrounding rural counties educating the public about HIV/AIDS, providing social services, and acting as the voice of men, women and children living with HIV. AOC offers the greater community and people with HIV the following programs: HIV Prevention and Community Education, Medical Case and Treatment Management, Mental Health Counseling, Nutritional Support and Nutritional Counseling, Legal Services, Health Insurance Assistance, Housing and Transportation Assistance, Group Support, and Youth Services. Case management services are also provided to assist clients in obtaining resources and services to meet critical social needs not met by AOC by helping clients to have sufficient services to live safe, healthy, and more independent lives.

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.

The Alzheimer’s Association – North Central Texas Chapter is a nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting Alzheimer patients and their families through support programs, education, public awareness, advocacy and research. Our case management program provides help for clients to make informed 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 Medic Alert +Safe Return program, which is an identification program for patients who wander and become lost.

Volunteer training is required in some areas.

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.

At American Hospice we believe every person, family and relationship is unique. When you choose us to provide hospice care, we become partners ensuring the highest quality services and support are provided to all. The caregivers at American Hospice focus on the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of the patient, family and loved ones. Volunteers are a vital part of our program as they provide companionship for those patients and their families who’ve requested a volunteer. Our care is not about convincing people that it’s OK to die. This care is about helping people achieve the best quality of life they possibly can, for as long as they possibly can and our volunteers greatly help achieve this through their companioning with their assigned patient(s). Training is required.

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 Arlington Goodtimes Chorus is a Men’s Barbershop Chorus. We’ve been around for many years, spreading four part harmony and good times in the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex. We welcome men who would like to sing. It is not necessary to have a wonderful voice (although that would be nice) or to have years of choral experience. You should be enthusiastic and able to carry a tune. We meet each Tuesday evening at Epworth United Methodist Church in Arlington at 1400 South Cooper Street. No training is required.