VOLUNTEER  SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES 

Last updated: 12-18-06

 
NAME ADDRESS PHONE # TYPE OF SERVICE
American Cancer Society   409-835-2139  
American Heart Association   409-980-8800  
American Red Cross - Matt or Shirley 350 Magnolia, Suite L151 Beaumont, TX   409-832-1644 Many ways to serve, Disaster relief, Education,Youth Services, Gen. Office, etc.
Anayat House, Inc. - David 2675 McFaddin  

Beaumont, TX

409-833-0649 Interact with clients, check people in, help with upkeep of the house.
Art Museum of Southeast Texas   409-832-3432 Help with Free Family Arts Day - 4 X year, Library help w/cataloging, etc.
Baptist Hospital - Barbara 212-5808    409-212-5000 Student needs to apply by calling Barbara
Beaumont Community Players    409-842-4664  
Beaumont Metropolitan YMCA L.L. Melton Branch - 3455 Sarah St. Beaumont,  West End Branch - Parkdale Mall  Beaumont, TX 409-842-5550

409-898-1651

 
Boy Scouts of America, Three Rivers Council 4650 Cardinal Drive  Beaumont, TX 409-842-5240  
Boys Haven 3655 N. Major Drive  Beaumont, TX 409-866-2400  
Camp Fire USA, Inc. 3037 25th Street  Port Arthur, TX 409-983-3386 Clerical and other needs
Capland Centers for Communication Disorders 3049 36th Street  Port Arthur, TX                          855 S. 8th Street  Beaumont, TX 409-983-1651  
Catholic Charities   409-835-7118 General Help In Office
Christus Hospital   409-892-7171  
Communities In Schools Southeast Texas, Inc. 3120 Fannin  Beaumont, TX 409-832-1146  
Community Outreach

(Ask for Elton Payne)

Lamar University- Montagne Center, room 103 880-7893 or Elton.Payne@Lamar.edu  We partner with community based organizations as a gateway into the community. For example, we currently have a need for nursing students to do health assessment, Computer Science students to teach technology, students to assist with after-school education programs, students to assist with a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to help low-income folks prepare tax returns. 
Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA)   409-832-2270  
Democratic Party   409-833-5129  
Family Services Of Southeast Texas         Women & Children's Shelter 24 Hour Hotline 409-832-0556   or  

800-543-0957

 
Family Services Of Southeast Texas, Inc. 990 IH-10 North, Suite 140  Beaumont, TX 409-833-2668  
Girl Scouts of the USA, San Jacinto Council 755 S. 11th Street Suite 245  Beaumont, TX 409-832-0556     800-543-0957  
Habitat for Humanity   409-835-2330 uliana@beaumonthabitat.org On Site help needed
How Center 2509 Cable  Beaumont, TX 409-832-7102  
Hughen Center 2849 9th Avenue  Port Arthur, TX 409-983-6659  
Humane Society of Southeast Texas   409-833-0504  
I Have A Dream   409-832-1999  
Jefferson County Council on Alcohol & Drug Abuse 4675-C Washington Blvd.  Beaumont, TX 409-842-2408

800-221-8328 

 
Jefferson County Dispute and Resolution Center   409-835-8747  
Jefferson County Elections Division   409-835-8475  
John Jay French Museum   409-898-3267  
Literacy Depot   409-835-7924  
March of Dimes      
McFaddin and Texas Point National Wildlife Refuges    409-727-3736  
McFaddin Ward House   409-832-1906  
Mental Health Association in Jefferson County                    3195 Dowlen Rd. Suite 101 PMB 304  Beaumont, TX 409-833-9657  
Museum of the Gulf Coast   409-982-7000  
NAACP   409-842-0294  
Nehemiah’s Vision http://www.nehemiahsvision.com/  Andy Narramore 409-769-1616  This organization was put together to fund supplies with a mission of rebuilding the uninsured and underinsured homeowners and churches – those unable to take care of these needs by themselves.  I was told that they have over $1 million for projects but not enough labor.  They are a faith based initiative program and can not pay for labor but can pay for supplies.
Nutrition & Services For Seniors 4590 Concord  Beaumont, TX   409-892-4455  
Police Activities League (PAL) P.O. Box 3245  Beaumont, TX 409-833-2940  
Rape & Suicide Crisis of Southeast Texas, Inc. Hotline: 409-835-3355  1-800-7WE-CARE 409-832-6530 Phone work and clerical
Republican Party   409-924-7172 Office work - phone work
Salvation Army Boys & Girls Club 2350 IH-10 E.  Beaumont, TX 409-898-2363  
Salvation Army Corps 2350 IH-10 E.  Beaumont, TX 409-896-2361  
Sheppard’s Inn Port Arthur Marry Green at 651-2302  This is an organization that houses families that have a loved one that is incarcerated.  They are open on the week-ends so during the week they paint, clean, and repair the facility.
Shorky Center 855 MLK Parkway  Beaumont, TX 409-838-6568  
Some Other Place   409-832-7976  
Southeast Texas Food Bank 3845 MLK Parkway  Beaumont, TX 409-839-8777 Stocking Shelves, Filling Orders, 
Southeast Texas Hospice, Inc. P.O. Box 2385  912 W. Cherry  Orange, TX 409-886-0622

800-749-3497

 
Southeast Texas Interfaith Office (SETIO)   409-892-8661  
The Art Studio Inc.   409-838-5393  
USO - United Service Organization     Provide communication to men and women in military service.
Vincent Middle School   Shirley Watson

409-840-2001

They are Looking for tutors or mentors for Vincent Middle School students.

 

     

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