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WHAT: Help with childcare for about 10 children (ages vary) of our GED/ESL class parents. There is a paid person always in the room as well.
DATE: Tuesdays and/or Thursdays
TIME: 5:30 - 8:30 p.m. (NIGHT)
LOCATION: 1929 S. 11th St.
CONTACT: Merri Lynn Rideout at (325) 671-4419 ext. 5400
WHAT: Provide childcare while parents are in a class.
DATE: Any evening, Monday - Thursday
TIME: 6:45 - 8:15 p.m. (NIGHT)
LOCATION: 801 S. Treadaway Blvd.
CONTACT: Kathy Reppart at (325) 677-4673
For more information about this program: Abilene Hope Haven
WHAT: Help children of all ages with games, art, gym time, reading, and computer skills.
DATE: Any DAY, Monday - Friday
TIME: 3:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION(S): 4610 N. 10th St. or 1902 Shelton St.
CONTACT: Mark Denman at (325) 672-1712
WHAT: Help elementary school kids with homework, reading, computers, and games.
DATE & TIME: ANY, call ahead.
LOCATION: 2102 Ambler Ave.
CONTACT: Bret Hines at (325) 670-9727
For more information about this program: Access Learning Center
WHAT: Treadaway Kids is a long-standing ACU student organization in which members work with underpriviledged kids (K-8th) in the Abilene area on a weekly basis to teach them the love and message of Christ.
DATE: Thursday evenings
TIME: 6-7:30 p.m.
LOCATION: University Church of Christ
CONTACT: Samantha Manski at (325) 674-2828
For more information: Treadaway Kids
WHAT: Work in a classroom with children ages 3-4 years old. Also students may help with special events too. Be matched with a "little brother" or "little sister" and...
DATE & TIME: ANY, call ahead
LOCATION: 520 N. 9th St. or 625 S. 8th St.
CONTACT: Mary McLeod at (325) 671-4594 ext. 5956
WHAT: Join ACU's longstanding student organization where you are matched a child (and/or help out on the committee)
DATE: ANY, With Wildcat Kids Monthly Free Events often on Monday nights
TIME: ANY that fits your schedule with a requirement to spend at least 4 hours a month in fun activities with your Little
LOCATION: Various
CONTACT: Samantha Manski at (325) 674-2828
For more information about this program: Wildcat Kids
Be matched with a "little brother" or "little sister".
LUNCH BUDDIES
WHAT: Eat lunch together for 25 minutes once per week at the child's school...
DATE: Any DAY, Monday - Friday , Weekly
TIME: Lunch time
LOCATION: A school close to ACU's campus
CONTACT: Jamie Bearden at (325) 677-7839
COMMUNITY-BASED BIG
WHAT: Be matched with a child with a requirement to spend at least 4 hours a month in fun activities with your match on your own.
DATE: Any DAY
TIME: ANY
LOCATION: Various
CONTACT: Jamie Bearden at (325) 677-7839
For more information about this program: Big Brothers Big Sisters
For more information about this program: Communities in Schools
WHAT: Spend the afternoon with kids, doing arts/crafts, bible lessons, reading activities, and outdoor activities. Be a positive example or mentor and to be involved with the lives of children and their families.
DATE: Any WEEKDAY, Monday - Thursday
TIME: 3 - 5 p.m. (AFTERNOON)
LOCATION: The Friendship House, 1249 N. 17th St.
CONTACT: Mr. Dusty Garison at (325) 668-0014
For more information about this program: Day Nursery of Abilene
WHAT: Help kids with homework and games in the After School Program.
DATE: Any DAY, Monday - Friday
TIME: 3:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. (AFTERNOON)
LOCATION: 541 North 8th St.
CONTACT: Justin Whiteley at (325) 676-6443
NOTE: Please wear tennis shoes.
For more information about this program: G.V. Daniels Rec Center
WHAT: Assist during arts and crafts time on Thursday afternoon.
DATE: Thursday Afternoons (Ongoing)
TIME: 2:00 P.m. - 5:00 p.m. (AFTERNOON)
LOCATION: 425 Highland Ave
CONTACT: Polly Jones at (325) 692-4195
WHAT: Participate in the after school Backyard Bible Club on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays for elementary children or be challenged with our new Thursday Xodus program for middle school kids.
DATE: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and/or Thursdays
TIME: Late afternoons (AFTERNOON)
LOCATION: Please call and ask for different club locations.
CONTACT: Denise Davidson at (325) 370-3642
WHAT: Tutor math/reading and other homework to elementary and junior high kids during monthly women's meeting.
DATE: Monthly on Mondays
TIME: Begins at 7 p.m. (NIGHT)
LOCATION: 1326 S. 14th St., Suite E
CONTACT: Kristal Kimble at (325) 280-1115
WHAT: Provide childcare for a local Mother's of Preschoolers group.
DATE: 2nd and 3rd Mondays of each month
TIME: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (DAY)
LOCATION: Highland Church of Christ (422 Highland Ave.)
CONTACT: Leah Holamon at (325) 669-6075
WHAT: Work with the daycare facility with medically fragile children. Share your talents with the kids. Play a musical instrument, sing, act, or have an art project to share.
DATE: Any DAY, Monday through Friday
TIME: 9-11 a.m. or 3-5 p.m.
LOCATION: 751 Hickory St.
CONTACT: Donna Salge at (325) 672- 6061
WHAT: RESPITE is an essential part of the overall support families need by offering parents a temporary break from the daily routine and stress by supplying their children (medically fragile and their siblings) with healthy meals, apporopriate activities, free nursing, free daycare, and an environment in which they can feel and be normal.
WHAT: Various tasks, coordinating games, playing with kids, serving food or snacks, etc.
DATE: Fridays and/or Saturdays (WEEKEND)
TIME: 6 - 9 p.m. (NIGHT)
LOCATION: The locations will vary depending on what the families need.
CONTACT: Korby Calley at (325) 672-5023
WHAT: Assist in the distribution of materials, interact with children at immunization fairs, family events, and other programs, thereby modeling Born Learning for the caregivers.
DATE & TIME: Varies (call for information)
LOCATION: Locations vary, but have included: Abilene Civic Center, Nelson Park, schools, and the Abilene Public Library
CONTACT: United Way of Abilene Staff at (325) 677-1841
WHAT: Drivers (over 21) to pick up children from local schools in the YMCA vans and transport them to the site. Participate and create activities for the children to participate in. Fill out daily assessment sheets of children's behavior. Take children home in YMCA vans.
DATE: Any WEEKDAY, Monday - Friday
TIME: 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. (AFTERNOON)
CONTACT: Kathy Galvan or Shelly Chorn at (325) 695-3400
WHAT: Hang with kids, dive into a leadership role, serve others and introduce kids to Christ.
DATE: Monday, Tuesday (Including WEEKENDS)
TIME: 6 - 9 p.m. (NIGHT)
LOCATION: 1917 S. 6th St.
CONTACT: Chuck Rodgers at (325) 676-1211 or clrodg@wrproperties.com
For more information about this program: Young Life
NOTE: Young Life is an outreach ministry to disinterested kids. We expect our leaders/volunteers to be called to make a difference for the kingdom.
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*PLEASE NOTE: Due to the volume and breadth of opportunities we post, the Volunteer and Service-Learning Center cannot screen off-campus host sites, their work environment, or the content of the activities offered. Therefore, before volunteering off-campus, it is essential for each student to (1) evaluate whether his or her goals can be achieved through the experience; (2) assess his or her mental, physical, and academic readiness for the opportunity; (3) research the safety of the environment and activity; and (4) assume all risk involved with the opportunity.
