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Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas Council
Service Unit 223

Serving Girls in Grand Prairie, Texas

Community Service

Volunteer Center of North Texas
10 Reasons to Volunteer:
Meet People and Make Friends
Get school or club credit.
Help someone else.
Learn new skills.
Makes you feel good.
Explore a career.
Live longer.
Looks good on your college application and/or resume.
Get in good with your folks.
Have fun!

Red Cross
Volunteers eighteen and older are needed to operate shelters in the event of a disatser. Required training is provided free of charge. Once certified within the Dallas area, volunteers will be certified nationwide to volunteer with any national disaster. Contact Jennifer Tijerina for more details.

Brighter Tomorrows
This non-profit organization helps victims of domestic violence in our area. They need items all year round. Donated items do not have to be new, so your troop can conduct a drive on their behalf. Items needed include clothing, toys, personal items, and household items for families to set up new homes. The office address is 1417 Densman St. Contact them at 972-263-0506.

Fort Worth Zoo
PARROT PARADISE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED, April 2004
The Fort Worth Zoo is opening a new exhibit called "Parrot Paradise". It's a walk through aviary where zoo guests can see and feed lorries and parakeets. Since the exhibit will open around the end of May we will need to begin making the seed sticks that Zoo guests will feed the colorful birds soon.
This a great volunteer opportunity for small to medium sized groups and organizations. Please let Dennis know if your organization can help. Schedules are flexible and they hope to begin the week of Monday, May 10th. They prefer shifts from 3:30 to 5:30 but can work with your schedule. Please contact Dennis with the days and times you would be available and also with the number of folks who could come. Thank you in advance. Dennis Myrick, Volunteer Resource Manager, Fort Worth Zoo, 817 759-7255

GPISD Clothes Closet
Girl Scouts can volunteer to help sort and hang clothes for the GPISD Clothes Closet sponsored by the GP Woman's Club (KIDS I.N.C.) We could use the extra help on Saturdays especially during the summer when we get the clothes from lost and found, from all the schools. They can help on Saturdays if there is a need. Contact Pat Jackson.

Prairie Paws
Dedicated, animal-loving people are needed to join their pack. Volunteers under 17 are welcome if their parent or guardian attends and volunteers too.

Volunteer jobs include:
Paws Washer, Doggone Walker, Purrfect Paws Cat Caretaker, Prairie Pal,
Foster Parent

Visit their Website or contact Ann Joiner, 972-237-8582

Shoes for Orphan Souls
Buckner Orphan Care International distributes shoes to orphans around the world. Girl Scout troops can volunteer to sort and package the shoes in their warehouse. Buckner provides snacks and drinks for the girls. Girls will earn a fun patch shaped like a shoe upon completion of their two hour shift. The address is 4520 S Buckner Blvd in Garland. Contact Carla Robertson, 469-877-4504 for more information.

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YOUTH VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Center of
North Texas

The Volunteer Center of North Texas is the local authority on volunteer options for youth and adults. Check out their website here for ideas. When you get to their site, click on Just For Youth.

You can become a member of the Volunteer Power Crew. A group you belong to can volunteer through Project GO (Group Opportunities). Or volunteer at special events such as races and carnivals. Age restrictions are listed for each organization.

More than 200 nonprofit agencies have requested youth volunteers through VCNT. Job categories include:

  • Administrative
  • Animals
  • Arts/Entertainment
  • Communication
  • Crafts/Hobbies
  • Donating Items
  • Education
  • Environment
  • Food Service
  • Health/Medical
  • Maintenance/Repair
  • Neighborhood Svcs
  • Parties/Field Trips
  • Special Events
  • Sports/Recreation

Silver & Gold Awards-
Community Service project ideas for Silver and Gold Awards are welcome. Please send ideas to our webmaster.

Girl Scouts of North East Texas Council, Service Unit 223: Serving Girls in Grand Prairie, Texas