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WHAT: Various opportunities ranging from visiting with residents to reading to them to helping with birthday parties and leading Sunday worship services.
DATE: Any (DAY)
TIME: Call for times.
LOCATION: 2630 Old Anson Rd.
CONTACT: Tracie King at (325) 673-5101
WHAT: Various opportunities working with the elderly. They would like someone to come who can play a musical instrument and would be willing to perform in the evening.
DATE: ANY day, Sunday - Saturday (Including WEEKENDS)
TIME: Anytime (Including DAYS/NIGHTS)
LOCATION: S. 7th St.
CONTACT: Sally Diaz at (325) 692-2172
For more information on this program: Care Inn of Abilene
WHAT: Lead singing or play the piano for residents. They love that!
DATE & TIME: Various. Please call ahead (DAYS/NIGHTS/WEEKENDS)
LOCATION: Any common area in our building at 3234 Buffalo gap Rd.
CONTACT: Ann Erwin at (325) 793-1144
WHAT: Various opportunities ranging from playing games, visiting with residents etc.
DATE: Any day, Monday - Friday
TIME: From 8-10 a.m., 2-4 p.m. and/or 6-8 p.m. (DAY/NIGHT)
LOCATION: 1450 N. 10th St.
CONTACT: David Callings or Donna Davis at (325) 670-0961
NOTE: They need to know when you are coming in advance, so they can schedule activities.
WHAT: Deliver hot meals to 12 - 16 homebound seniors and adults with disabilities weekly.
DATE: Monday - Friday (once a week)
TIME: Between 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. (1 to 1.5 hrs.)
(WEEKDAY)
LOCATION: Various routes in the Abilene community
CONTACT: Elizabeth Rodgers at (325) 672-5050
NOTE: Need to provide own transportation. Need driver's license and auto liability insurance. Training provided.
For more information on this program: Meals On Wheels Plus
WHAT: Visit, play and help with Bingo and more!
DATE: ANY DAY, Monday - Friday
TIME: ANY time, please call ahead.
LOCATION: 2722 Old Anson Rd.
CONTACT: Jamie Gayton at (325) 676-1677
For more information on this program: Northern Oaks Living
WHAT: Work with clients, play cards, help serve lunches, and aid in arts and crafts.
DATE: Any DAY, Monday - Friday
TIME: Anytime between 7 a.m. - Noon (MORNING)
LOCATION: 125 Sayles Blvd. (79605)
CONTACT: Ricky Felts at (325) 670-9577
For more information on this program: Light House Adult Daycare
WHAT: Play music, sing, play games, and/or create easy crafts with residents.
DATE: Any DAY, Monday - Saturday (Including WEEKENDS)
TIME: Anytime between 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. (MID-DAY)
LOCATION: SMC Assisted Living Activity Room at 3233 S. Willis St.
CONTACT: Nancy Drummond at (325) 692-6145
For more information on this program: Sears Methodist Hospice
WHAT: Visit, play games, help with parties, and dances once a month with/for residents. Singing groups are welcome and/or visit with residents who don't come out of their rooms.
DATE: ANY, Including WEEKENDS
TIME: ANY, please call ahead. (DAYS/NIGHTS)
LOCATION: 725 Medical Dr.
CONTACT: Sonia Serrato at (325) 672-3736
WHAT: Help with the resident birthday party for residents.
DATE: The third Wednesday of each month
TIME: 2:30 p.m. (DAY)
LOCATION: 1250 E.N. 10th St.
CONTACT: Linda Tiprinia at (325) 676-9946
For more information on this program: University Place
WHAT: Read current events or books to residents (groups of one or more) who have vision problems (publications will be provided.)
DATE: ANY day, Sunday - Saturday (Including WEEKENDS)
TIME: ANY (DAYS/NIGHTS)
and/or
WHAT: Call Bingo.
DATE: Monday, Wednesday, and/or Friday
TIME: 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. (DAY)
LOCATION: 3917 Wisteria Way
CONTACT: Becky Hanson at (325) 695-3232
For more information on this program: Wisteria Place
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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.
