Needs From: South Serves

Volunteer: Special Projects Volunteers Needed! MOBILE LOCATION

Would you like to bring a smile to our patients and families on hospice and provide a lasting impact? Please consider joining our special projects group to make different crafts/cards/items and hand them out to our patients and families when complete. Just a small gesture like this can really go a long way especially in times like this when they need it most. Lets be a light in this world together!    

Agency: Springhill Homecare / BrightSpring Hospice Foundation

Would you like to bring a smile to our patients and families on hospice and provide a lasting impact? Please consider joining our special projects group to make different crafts/cards/items and hand them out to our patients and families when complete. Just a small gesture like this can really go a long way especially in times like this when they need it most. Lets be a light in this world together!    

Agency: Springhill Homecare / BrightSpring Hospice Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36695

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hospice Companionship Volunteers Needed! MOBILE LOCATION

Hospice volunteers are the most special in the world! They always have the biggest hearts!     

Regular visits from Hospice Companions can minimize patient loneliness and isolation through fellowship.  These volunteers provide companionship to the patients and relief to their caregivers by offering a supportive presence, a listening ear and a helping hand. These type of volunteer may provide companionship, care-relief, pet therapy, life review, reading to the patient, playing games, writing letters on behalf of patient and many more tasks.  These volunteers are needed in Mobile County.  

If you have ever had a family member on Hospice, you have hopefully seen the impact that wonderful visitors can make on an entire family. 


This volunteer opportunity is great for students looking to build their resumes and get patient experience. Volunteering with patients 1:1  can sometimes be a little daunting, but we work hard to make things really comfortable for everyone! 

Agency: Springhill Homecare / BrightSpring Hospice Foundation

Hospice volunteers are the most special in the world! They always have the biggest hearts!     

Regular visits from Hospice Companions can minimize patient loneliness and isolation through fellowship.  These volunteers provide companionship to the patients and relief to their caregivers by offering a supportive presence, a listening ear and a helping hand. These type of volunteer may provide companionship, care-relief, pet therapy, life review, reading to the patient, playing games, writing letters on behalf of patient and many more tasks.  These volunteers are needed in Mobile County.  

If you have ever had a family member on Hospice, you have hopefully seen the impact that wonderful visitors can make on an entire family. 


This volunteer opportunity is great for students looking to build their resumes and get patient experience. Volunteering with patients 1:1  can sometimes be a little daunting, but we work hard to make things really comfortable for everyone! 

Agency: Springhill Homecare / BrightSpring Hospice Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36609

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Do you sew, crochet, or knit? We need you! Mobile, AL

At the end of life, comfort is one of Hospice's main goals. If you are great at crafts, sewing, knitting, or crocheting, you can help provide comfort to patients and families who need it greatly!   

Items like lap blankets, fidget blankets, cards, room decorations, scrap booking, and more are needed. Your imagination can run wild because these items can go straight to patients and families to let them know someone cares.  

Agency: Springhill Homecare / BrightSpring Hospice Foundation

At the end of life, comfort is one of Hospice's main goals. If you are great at crafts, sewing, knitting, or crocheting, you can help provide comfort to patients and families who need it greatly!   

Items like lap blankets, fidget blankets, cards, room decorations, scrap booking, and more are needed. Your imagination can run wild because these items can go straight to patients and families to let them know someone cares.  

Agency: Springhill Homecare / BrightSpring Hospice Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36609

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Administrative Hospice Volunteers Needed! MOBILE LOCATION

Hospice volunteers are some of the most special people in the world! They always have the biggest hearts!    

Administrative volunteers are great to be able to help the office staff with clerical tasks such as answering phones, mailings, helping to make marketing goodies, filing and organizing in the office, writing cards and letters to our patients and bereaved families.  We are looking for volunteers in the area for Mobile County. Administrative volunteers can make their own schedule and volunteer as often or as little as possible. This is an ongoing volunteer position, and we can use folks all year helping with tasks.   

Agency: Springhill Homecare / BrightSpring Hospice Foundation

Hospice volunteers are some of the most special people in the world! They always have the biggest hearts!    

Administrative volunteers are great to be able to help the office staff with clerical tasks such as answering phones, mailings, helping to make marketing goodies, filing and organizing in the office, writing cards and letters to our patients and bereaved families.  We are looking for volunteers in the area for Mobile County. Administrative volunteers can make their own schedule and volunteer as often or as little as possible. This is an ongoing volunteer position, and we can use folks all year helping with tasks.   

Agency: Springhill Homecare / BrightSpring Hospice Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36609

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Dog Bio Writer Needed

Help Tell Their Story – Volunteer Dog Bio Writer Needed! **Be sure to have done Orientation**
At Mobile County Animal Shelter, every dog has a story — and we need caring, creative volunteers to help tell it!

What’s a Dog Bio Writer?
As a Bio Writer, you’ll visit the shelter, meet our adoptable dogs, and get to know their personalities. From silly quirks to heartwarming habits, you’ll turn your observations into engaging bios that showcase each dog’s unique charm and help potential adopters fall in love and get to know them.

What You’ll Do:

Visit the shelter regularly to meet and interact with dogs in adoption

Learn about each dog’s personality, likes, and needs

Take or gather photos that match your bio

Write clear, engaging, and accurate bios for our website, Facebook, and Adoptables 

Update bios when needed (e.g., new skills learned, behavior changes, or milestones)

Qualifications:

Comfortable interacting with dogs of all sizes and energy levels **Will do Dog walker training**

Good writing and storytelling skills

Reliable and detail-oriented

Willing to commit to complete bios promptly

Able to work independently and follow guidelines for accuracy and tone

Why It Matters:
A well-written bio can be the difference between a dog being overlooked and a dog finding a forever family. Your words can open hearts and change lives.

Join Us Today!
Mobile County Animal Shelter

Because the right words can lead to the right home.

Agency: Mobile County Animal Shelter

Help Tell Their Story – Volunteer Dog Bio Writer Needed! **Be sure to have done Orientation**
At Mobile County Animal Shelter, every dog has a story — and we need caring, creative volunteers to help tell it!

What’s a Dog Bio Writer?
As a Bio Writer, you’ll visit the shelter, meet our adoptable dogs, and get to know their personalities. From silly quirks to heartwarming habits, you’ll turn your observations into engaging bios that showcase each dog’s unique charm and help potential adopters fall in love and get to know them.

What You’ll Do:

Visit the shelter regularly to meet and interact with dogs in adoption

Learn about each dog’s personality, likes, and needs

Take or gather photos that match your bio

Write clear, engaging, and accurate bios for our website, Facebook, and Adoptables 

Update bios when needed (e.g., new skills learned, behavior changes, or milestones)

Qualifications:

Comfortable interacting with dogs of all sizes and energy levels **Will do Dog walker training**

Good writing and storytelling skills

Reliable and detail-oriented

Willing to commit to complete bios promptly

Able to work independently and follow guidelines for accuracy and tone

Why It Matters:
A well-written bio can be the difference between a dog being overlooked and a dog finding a forever family. Your words can open hearts and change lives.

Join Us Today!
Mobile County Animal Shelter

Because the right words can lead to the right home.

Agency: Mobile County Animal Shelter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Teacher Appreciation Committee

Time Commitment: 12 hours per school year Busiest Times of Year: On-going 

Work with volunteer team and room representatives to coordinate Teacher Appreciation Week events in May.Teacher Appreciation Committee the teachers and staff with a festive card on their birthday Organize 2-3 lunches/breakfasts for teachers and staff during the school yearOrganize Dinners for Teacher conferences. Ex: One meal purchased by NFGC Daycare, and one potluck style feast.Will help the supervisor; assign representatives to each classroom position according to applications filled out from the welcome packet.Will be responsible for keeping these applications in case of any position vacancy.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: 12 hours per school year Busiest Times of Year: On-going 

Work with volunteer team and room representatives to coordinate Teacher Appreciation Week events in May.Teacher Appreciation Committee the teachers and staff with a festive card on their birthday Organize 2-3 lunches/breakfasts for teachers and staff during the school yearOrganize Dinners for Teacher conferences. Ex: One meal purchased by NFGC Daycare, and one potluck style feast.Will help the supervisor; assign representatives to each classroom position according to applications filled out from the welcome packet.Will be responsible for keeping these applications in case of any position vacancy.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Hospitality Committee

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month Busiest Times of Year: On-going, varies by event, monthly for NFGC Daycare meeting

Recruit a team of helpers and focus on making all parents feel welcome at Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare. The main responsibility is to ensure that when someone walks through NFGC Daycare front doors, they instantly know what our mission is and how great our program is.Prepare/provide refreshments for NFGC Daycare general meetings. Solicit or prepare beverages (coffee, water, etc.) and baked goods for events as required.Solicit and package bake treats for events. Recruit workers and coordinate/work at bake events.Maintain and organize paper goods supplies for NFGC Daycare events.Maintain coffee/tea service supplies for staff in the breakroom area.Work with other committees and offer support during events.Give door prizes and gifts

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month Busiest Times of Year: On-going, varies by event, monthly for NFGC Daycare meeting

Recruit a team of helpers and focus on making all parents feel welcome at Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare. The main responsibility is to ensure that when someone walks through NFGC Daycare front doors, they instantly know what our mission is and how great our program is.Prepare/provide refreshments for NFGC Daycare general meetings. Solicit or prepare beverages (coffee, water, etc.) and baked goods for events as required.Solicit and package bake treats for events. Recruit workers and coordinate/work at bake events.Maintain and organize paper goods supplies for NFGC Daycare events.Maintain coffee/tea service supplies for staff in the breakroom area.Work with other committees and offer support during events.Give door prizes and gifts

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Dr. Seuss Week Committee

Time Commitment: About 5 hours.

Decorate the week of Dr. Seuss.Read a Dr. Seuss book to each classroom 10:00am-11:00am.Work with the teacher and student to do activities related to the book.Clean-up after Dr. Seuss events are finished.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: About 5 hours.

Decorate the week of Dr. Seuss.Read a Dr. Seuss book to each classroom 10:00am-11:00am.Work with the teacher and student to do activities related to the book.Clean-up after Dr. Seuss events are finished.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: NFGC Daycare Spelling Bee Committee

Time Commitment: Once a year.

Plan and organize a Spelling Bee.Write a list of words categorized from PreK 1st class.A list of these words is to be given to each teacher with instructions.Encourage all students to participate.Give students a required time to study the large list of words.Teachers will give a mock spelling bee.The five from each class will compete at the PreK 1st class at the NFGC Daycare Spelling Bee.Collect the top three student’s entries from each class and categorize them from PreK 1st class. Execute NFGC Daycare Spelling Bee, inviting family and friends to support the students.Plan and provide prizes to winners, all students will receive participation ribbons.Responsible for set up, decorations and clean-up.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: Once a year.

Plan and organize a Spelling Bee.Write a list of words categorized from PreK 1st class.A list of these words is to be given to each teacher with instructions.Encourage all students to participate.Give students a required time to study the large list of words.Teachers will give a mock spelling bee.The five from each class will compete at the PreK 1st class at the NFGC Daycare Spelling Bee.Collect the top three student’s entries from each class and categorize them from PreK 1st class. Execute NFGC Daycare Spelling Bee, inviting family and friends to support the students.Plan and provide prizes to winners, all students will receive participation ribbons.Responsible for set up, decorations and clean-up.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Back To School Committee

Time Commitment: about 5-10 hours

Work with the supervisor to help plan the event.Organize and execute a plan.Request any possible donations.Request any volunteers needed.Responsible for set-up and tear down.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: about 5-10 hours

Work with the supervisor to help plan the event.Organize and execute a plan.Request any possible donations.Request any volunteers needed.Responsible for set-up and tear down.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Movie in the Gym Committee

Time Commitment: about 5-10 hours

Plan and execute the Movie in the Gym Event.Request donations or purchase refreshments to give at the concession stand.Recruit a team of volunteers to help man the event. Responsible for set-up and tear down.Provide a large movie screen.NFGC Daycare will provide a movie and fund this event.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: about 5-10 hours

Plan and execute the Movie in the Gym Event.Request donations or purchase refreshments to give at the concession stand.Recruit a team of volunteers to help man the event. Responsible for set-up and tear down.Provide a large movie screen.NFGC Daycare will provide a movie and fund this event.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Recognition Committee

Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hour/month

Write and deliver thank you notes for volunteers.Plan the volunteer appreciation ceremony with refreshments.Collect and maintain volunteer information.Provide an updated list of volunteers to the Supervisor.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hour/month

Write and deliver thank you notes for volunteers.Plan the volunteer appreciation ceremony with refreshments.Collect and maintain volunteer information.Provide an updated list of volunteers to the Supervisor.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Student of the Month Committee

Time Commitment: Year round.

Create a criterion for a student to achieve student of the month.Orient teacher via emailed notices.Once a month reward the student of the month with a certificate and a treat.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: Year round.

Create a criterion for a student to achieve student of the month.Orient teacher via emailed notices.Once a month reward the student of the month with a certificate and a treat.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Copy Cats Committee

Time Commitment: Every Monday from 9-4pm.

Invite all parent volunteers to help.Teachers will send down work that needs to be copied, cut, and/or corrected.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: Every Monday from 9-4pm.

Invite all parent volunteers to help.Teachers will send down work that needs to be copied, cut, and/or corrected.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Committee

Time Commitment: 3-6 hours per month, busiest time is Back-to-School, varies ongoing

Serve as a year-round clearinghouse to fill NFGC Daycare volunteer needs.Collaborate with the Supervisor to prepare volunteer position descriptions for Back-to-School packet and online volunteer page.Coordinate with the Supervisor to prepare and post an online volunteer sign-up page.Coordinate volunteer recruitment tables at Back-to-School events Maintain a database of volunteers and provide these to the Supervisor and committees as needed.Facilitate volunteer training events; ensure that volunteers complete mandatory paperworkFind last minute volunteers for events and activities (mostly via telephone).Provide a list of volunteers to the recognition committee so thank you notes can be written and delivered.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: 3-6 hours per month, busiest time is Back-to-School, varies ongoing

Serve as a year-round clearinghouse to fill NFGC Daycare volunteer needs.Collaborate with the Supervisor to prepare volunteer position descriptions for Back-to-School packet and online volunteer page.Coordinate with the Supervisor to prepare and post an online volunteer sign-up page.Coordinate volunteer recruitment tables at Back-to-School events Maintain a database of volunteers and provide these to the Supervisor and committees as needed.Facilitate volunteer training events; ensure that volunteers complete mandatory paperworkFind last minute volunteers for events and activities (mostly via telephone).Provide a list of volunteers to the recognition committee so thank you notes can be written and delivered.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bible Study & Arts Committee

Time Commitment: as requested by the Supervisor

Teach the students christian music and stories in the Bible.Help with the set up and in-classroom assistance.Coordinate students during biblical skits for events.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Time Commitment: as requested by the Supervisor

Teach the students christian music and stories in the Bible.Help with the set up and in-classroom assistance.Coordinate students during biblical skits for events.

The volunteers have to meet and maintain the performance standards of the Alabama Department of Human Resources. To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 470-1700 or pjohnson@nazaree.org

Agency: Nazaree Full Gospel Church Daycare

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36618

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Mobile County Emergency Management Reserves

Mobile County EMA is looking for individuals in the Mobile, AL area who are willing to help our agency in assisting the citizens of Mobile.  Activities will be varied and require various physical activities and abilities.  It may be answering phones, loading water and food into vehicles, working in our warehouse or a donated goods warehouse, and managing various volunteer operations and many more possibilities.

Persons interested would be encouraged to participate in trainings and exercises to achieve a basic level of competency in emergency management practices and tactics.  Trainings would be free of charge and would be virtual and in-person.  A simple application and liability release are required.  Hours are flexible and would primarily be M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Blue Skies (Day-to-Day) and in Grey Skies (Hazzard/Disaster times) it would be 4, 6, 8, and 12 hour shifts based on need and your willingness to participate.

If you are willing to be a force multiplier, are flexible, and want to be involved in the many avenues and activities in disaster response; WE WANT YOU!

Agency: Mobile County Emergency Management Agency

Mobile County EMA is looking for individuals in the Mobile, AL area who are willing to help our agency in assisting the citizens of Mobile.  Activities will be varied and require various physical activities and abilities.  It may be answering phones, loading water and food into vehicles, working in our warehouse or a donated goods warehouse, and managing various volunteer operations and many more possibilities.

Persons interested would be encouraged to participate in trainings and exercises to achieve a basic level of competency in emergency management practices and tactics.  Trainings would be free of charge and would be virtual and in-person.  A simple application and liability release are required.  Hours are flexible and would primarily be M-F, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM in Blue Skies (Day-to-Day) and in Grey Skies (Hazzard/Disaster times) it would be 4, 6, 8, and 12 hour shifts based on need and your willingness to participate.

If you are willing to be a force multiplier, are flexible, and want to be involved in the many avenues and activities in disaster response; WE WANT YOU!

Agency: Mobile County Emergency Management Agency

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36608

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Care Wear Officer

Time Commitment: about 1-2 hours per month, more during peak times.

Busiest Times of Year: On-going

Maintain Phillip Cares insignia products - place vendor orders, advertise merchandise sales, organize and maintain inventory, submit invoices to the treasurer for reimbursement to vendors.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: about 1-2 hours per month, more during peak times.

Busiest Times of Year: On-going

Maintain Phillip Cares insignia products - place vendor orders, advertise merchandise sales, organize and maintain inventory, submit invoices to the treasurer for reimbursement to vendors.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Pet of the Month Officer

Time Commitment: Year round.

Create a criterion for a pet to achieve pet of the month.Orient owners via emailed notices.Once a month reward the pet of the month with a certificate and a treat.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: Year round.

Create a criterion for a pet to achieve pet of the month.Orient owners via emailed notices.Once a month reward the pet of the month with a certificate and a treat.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Parliamentarian

Time Commitment: Ongoing.

Is the previous president or a board chosen volunteer.Works closely with the current president to ensure a successful year for Phillip Cares.Answers any questions the current president may have.Provides any resources or contacts that may be useful to the Phillip Cares.Review bylaws and standing rules annually. Adheres to the formal adoption of new bylaws when needed.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: Ongoing.

Is the previous president or a board chosen volunteer.Works closely with the current president to ensure a successful year for Phillip Cares.Answers any questions the current president may have.Provides any resources or contacts that may be useful to the Phillip Cares.Review bylaws and standing rules annually. Adheres to the formal adoption of new bylaws when needed.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Officer

Time Commitment: 3-6 hours per month, busiest time is Phillip Cares Day and Appreciation, January and November, varies ongoing

Serve as a year-round clearinghouse to fill Phillip Cares volunteer needs.Collaborate with the president to prepare volunteer position descriptions for Phillip Cares Day packet and online volunteer page. Coordinate with the secretary to prepare and post an online volunteer sign-up page.Coordinate volunteer recruitment tables at Phillip Cares Day eventsMaintain a database of volunteers and provide these to the board members and officers as needed. Facilitate volunteer training events; ensure that volunteers complete mandatory paperwork Directory: compile data collected from the president and secretary to compose a directory; arrange for a professional printer or PPS print shop to have materials printed and collated; label and distribute the directory to pet owners. Find last minute volunteers for events and activities (mostly via telephone).Provide a list of volunteers to the recognition officer so thank you notes can be written and delivered.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: 3-6 hours per month, busiest time is Phillip Cares Day and Appreciation, January and November, varies ongoing

Serve as a year-round clearinghouse to fill Phillip Cares volunteer needs.Collaborate with the president to prepare volunteer position descriptions for Phillip Cares Day packet and online volunteer page. Coordinate with the secretary to prepare and post an online volunteer sign-up page.Coordinate volunteer recruitment tables at Phillip Cares Day eventsMaintain a database of volunteers and provide these to the board members and officers as needed. Facilitate volunteer training events; ensure that volunteers complete mandatory paperwork Directory: compile data collected from the president and secretary to compose a directory; arrange for a professional printer or PPS print shop to have materials printed and collated; label and distribute the directory to pet owners. Find last minute volunteers for events and activities (mostly via telephone).Provide a list of volunteers to the recognition officer so thank you notes can be written and delivered.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Vice President

Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per month, same schedule as the Phillip Cares president.

Minimum Time Commitment: :Undetermined (1st year of a 2 year commitment)Performs the same duties as the president, in the absence or incapacity or request of the president.Works alongside the president as an adviser, helper and trainee, preparing for the following year's position as president.Helping execute activities as neededSupport the president by assisting to make sure the Phillip Cares is successful.Attend all Phillip Cares general and board meetings, ensuring all who are present act within Bylaws, and within some approximation of parliamentary procedure (Robert's Rules)Ensures that the Phillip Cares Board is:                      Nurturing future leaders for our Phillip Cares,                       giving adequate training to our Board so that they can lead in the future,                       matching the skills of our volunteers with their commitments so they can succeed in their job,                       meeting the needs of our volunteers,                       building unity and teamwork,                       being inclusive in our Phillip Cares  Help with board transitionsWorks with the board and reviews the bylaws and standing rules annually. Adheres to the formal adoption of new bylaws when needed.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required.

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: 8-12 hours per month, same schedule as the Phillip Cares president.

Minimum Time Commitment: :Undetermined (1st year of a 2 year commitment)Performs the same duties as the president, in the absence or incapacity or request of the president.Works alongside the president as an adviser, helper and trainee, preparing for the following year's position as president.Helping execute activities as neededSupport the president by assisting to make sure the Phillip Cares is successful.Attend all Phillip Cares general and board meetings, ensuring all who are present act within Bylaws, and within some approximation of parliamentary procedure (Robert's Rules)Ensures that the Phillip Cares Board is:                      Nurturing future leaders for our Phillip Cares,                       giving adequate training to our Board so that they can lead in the future,                       matching the skills of our volunteers with their commitments so they can succeed in their job,                       meeting the needs of our volunteers,                       building unity and teamwork,                       being inclusive in our Phillip Cares  Help with board transitionsWorks with the board and reviews the bylaws and standing rules annually. Adheres to the formal adoption of new bylaws when needed.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required.

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Treasurer

Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per month, including attending Phillip Cares meetings. 

Busiest Times of Year: Ongoing, some summer work preparing the budget for the fall.

Collaborate with the president to generate the annual Phillip Cares budget. Prepare the annual audit and tax return. Pay bills and reimbursements as required.Oversee ongoing Phillip Cares finances.Ensure adherence to the approved Phillip Cares budget. Prepare and present the budget report for each Phillip Cares general meeting and at the end of the year audit.Record all deposits that are received by Phillip Cares.Send donor acknowledgement letters. Inform officers of budgeted funds.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required.

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per month, including attending Phillip Cares meetings. 

Busiest Times of Year: Ongoing, some summer work preparing the budget for the fall.

Collaborate with the president to generate the annual Phillip Cares budget. Prepare the annual audit and tax return. Pay bills and reimbursements as required.Oversee ongoing Phillip Cares finances.Ensure adherence to the approved Phillip Cares budget. Prepare and present the budget report for each Phillip Cares general meeting and at the end of the year audit.Record all deposits that are received by Phillip Cares.Send donor acknowledgement letters. Inform officers of budgeted funds.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required.

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Marketing Officer

Time Commitment: 9-12 hours a year

Update the social media platforms as required.Enhance public/community relations.Works to improve communications with existing and prospective pets’ owners.Works to improve communications with the community.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: 9-12 hours a year

Update the social media platforms as required.Enhance public/community relations.Works to improve communications with existing and prospective pets’ owners.Works to improve communications with the community.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Secretary

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per month, busiest following each Phillip Cares meeting 

Take minutes at Phillip Cares general meetings, type minutes, and distribute them in a timely fashion. Forward to the president for review and approval.Submit approved minutes for inclusion on the websiteMake copies of minutes from the last general meeting for distribution (and approval) for general meetings.Attend all executive meetings, participate in discussions and decision-making, and take minutes for preparation and distribution to the other officers. Prepare the sign-in sheet, set out nametags, and arrange the room for the general meetings. Maintain a complete file of all approved minutes, agendas, and materials distributed at any official Phillip Cares meeting.Work with the board to manage/oversee the nominating processMaintain the web page.Count a rising vote when requested by the presiding officer.Ensures board members are reminded of meetings each month.Have on hand for reference at each meeting the following:              The bylaws and standing rules                                                                                                                                   All agendas and minutes                                                                                                                                            All copies of treasurer's reports                                                                                                                                The approved budget                                                                                                                                                  A list of: commitments                                                                                                                                                    The yearly calendar Assist officers in using Volunteerspot.com and ensuring the events get posted on the blog.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required.

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: 2-3 hours per month, busiest following each Phillip Cares meeting 

Take minutes at Phillip Cares general meetings, type minutes, and distribute them in a timely fashion. Forward to the president for review and approval.Submit approved minutes for inclusion on the websiteMake copies of minutes from the last general meeting for distribution (and approval) for general meetings.Attend all executive meetings, participate in discussions and decision-making, and take minutes for preparation and distribution to the other officers. Prepare the sign-in sheet, set out nametags, and arrange the room for the general meetings. Maintain a complete file of all approved minutes, agendas, and materials distributed at any official Phillip Cares meeting.Work with the board to manage/oversee the nominating processMaintain the web page.Count a rising vote when requested by the presiding officer.Ensures board members are reminded of meetings each month.Have on hand for reference at each meeting the following:              The bylaws and standing rules                                                                                                                                   All agendas and minutes                                                                                                                                            All copies of treasurer's reports                                                                                                                                The approved budget                                                                                                                                                  A list of: commitments                                                                                                                                                    The yearly calendar Assist officers in using Volunteerspot.com and ensuring the events get posted on the blog.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required.

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Recognition Officer

Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hour/month

Write and deliver thank you notes for volunteers.Plan the Phillip Cares Appreciation ceremony with refreshments.Collect and maintain volunteer information.Provide an updated list of volunteers to the secretary.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Minimum Time Commitment: 1 hour/month

Write and deliver thank you notes for volunteers.Plan the Phillip Cares Appreciation ceremony with refreshments.Collect and maintain volunteer information.Provide an updated list of volunteers to the secretary.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Intercessor

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month 

Busiest Times of Year: On-going

Pray for the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of Phillip Cares including our mission, volunteers, pets, and their owners. Praise before and after the good Lord has answered our prayers.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: 1-2 hours per month 

Busiest Times of Year: On-going

Pray for the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of Phillip Cares including our mission, volunteers, pets, and their owners. Praise before and after the good Lord has answered our prayers.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Hospitality Officer

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month 

Busiest Times of Year: On-going, varies by event, during Phillip Cares meetings

Recruit a team of helpers and focus on making all pet owners feel welcome at Phillip Cares. The main responsibility is to ensure that when someone volunteers with Phillip Cares, they instantly know what our mission is and how great our program is.Prepare/provide refreshments for Phillip Cares general meetings. Solicit or prepare beverages (coffee, water, etc.) and baked goods for events as required. Solicit and package bake treats for events. Recruit workers and coordinate/work at bake events.Maintain and organize paper goods supplies for Phillip Cares events. Maintain coffee/tea service supplies for staff in the office area. Work with other officers and offer support during events.Give door prizes and gifts

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: 3-5 hours per month 

Busiest Times of Year: On-going, varies by event, during Phillip Cares meetings

Recruit a team of helpers and focus on making all pet owners feel welcome at Phillip Cares. The main responsibility is to ensure that when someone volunteers with Phillip Cares, they instantly know what our mission is and how great our program is.Prepare/provide refreshments for Phillip Cares general meetings. Solicit or prepare beverages (coffee, water, etc.) and baked goods for events as required. Solicit and package bake treats for events. Recruit workers and coordinate/work at bake events.Maintain and organize paper goods supplies for Phillip Cares events. Maintain coffee/tea service supplies for staff in the office area. Work with other officers and offer support during events.Give door prizes and gifts

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Grants & Donations Officer

Minimum Time Commitment: 10-12 hours at the beginning of the year, 1 hour/month after

Busiest Times of Year: On-going 

Research grant and donation opportunities that align with Phillip Cares needs as determined by the board and the presidentApply for grants, monitor applications Meet with the board and the president as needed to determine funding needs.Work with local businesses to obtain donations for events/activitiesWork with officers to recognize businesses that have provided donations

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required

Agency: Phillip Cares

Minimum Time Commitment: 10-12 hours at the beginning of the year, 1 hour/month after

Busiest Times of Year: On-going 

Research grant and donation opportunities that align with Phillip Cares needs as determined by the board and the presidentApply for grants, monitor applications Meet with the board and the president as needed to determine funding needs.Work with local businesses to obtain donations for events/activitiesWork with officers to recognize businesses that have provided donations

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Fundraising Officer

Time Commitment: about 1-2 hours per month; possibly more during fundraisers.

Busiest Times of Year: around major fund-raisers

Assist with recruitment of and provide support to officers for key fund-raising events. Coordinate new fundraisers with the event officer and volunteers.Monitor results of fund-raisers; align fundraising objectives and strategies with Phillip Cares’ budgetary needs and research other fundraising opportunities as required.Work with the board to choose fundraisers.Make and distribute flyers.Schedule monthly "Care Nights" (Dine to Donate).Organize and distribute fundraiser materials.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: about 1-2 hours per month; possibly more during fundraisers.

Busiest Times of Year: around major fund-raisers

Assist with recruitment of and provide support to officers for key fund-raising events. Coordinate new fundraisers with the event officer and volunteers.Monitor results of fund-raisers; align fundraising objectives and strategies with Phillip Cares’ budgetary needs and research other fundraising opportunities as required.Work with the board to choose fundraisers.Make and distribute flyers.Schedule monthly "Care Nights" (Dine to Donate).Organize and distribute fundraiser materials.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Events Officer

Time Commitment: Ongoing, year round.

Help recruit volunteers for events.Coordinate event meetings with the president.Ensure that the events volunteers are adhering to schedule and budget.Answer any questions and support all needs.Will act as a liaison between volunteers and the president.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required

Agency: Phillip Cares

Time Commitment: Ongoing, year round.

Help recruit volunteers for events.Coordinate event meetings with the president.Ensure that the events volunteers are adhering to schedule and budget.Answer any questions and support all needs.Will act as a liaison between volunteers and the president.

To volunteer please contact Phillip Johnson at (251) 300-5967 or info@phillipcares.org Even though this is a volunteer position having knowledge and experience can be required

Agency: Phillip Cares

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Office of Community Engagement - Project Management and Community Building

The purpose of these service hours are to coordinate projects and support community building on campus and in the community

Agency: USA Office of Community Engagement (South Serves)

The purpose of these service hours are to coordinate projects and support community building on campus and in the community

Agency: USA Office of Community Engagement (South Serves)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36688

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Love cars, trailers and trucks? Fleet lead needed.

Play a lead role in the scheduling, utilization, maintenance and documentation, of American Red Cross vehicles to ensure the organization has a fully operational and deployable fleet.

Qualifications:

§  Maintain a valid driver's license from the state in which they reside

§  Qualified MVR (motor vehicle record)

§  Knowledge of DOT (Dept. of Transportation) a plus, but not required

§  Communication and interpersonal skills

§  The ability to assist with fleet coordination using logistical organizational skills.

§  Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

§  Knowledge of vehicles and light mechanics preferred


Please respond to this need and complete the Red Cross application at redcross.org/volunteer.


Agency: American Red Cross - South Chapter

Play a lead role in the scheduling, utilization, maintenance and documentation, of American Red Cross vehicles to ensure the organization has a fully operational and deployable fleet.

Qualifications:

§  Maintain a valid driver's license from the state in which they reside

§  Qualified MVR (motor vehicle record)

§  Knowledge of DOT (Dept. of Transportation) a plus, but not required

§  Communication and interpersonal skills

§  The ability to assist with fleet coordination using logistical organizational skills.

§  Attention to detail and adherence to deadlines

§  Knowledge of vehicles and light mechanics preferred


Please respond to this need and complete the Red Cross application at redcross.org/volunteer.


Agency: American Red Cross - South Chapter

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36607

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Online Feedback Needed for Free Minds Book Club Blog for Incarcerated Youth

Free Minds uses books, creative writing, and peer support to awaken DC youth incarcerated as adults to their own potential.  Through creative expression, job readiness training, and violence prevention outreach, these young poets achieve their education and career goals, and become powerful voices for change in the community.

The poets featured on this blog are currently incarcerated, and many of them are in federal prisons far from home. Your positive feedback is a valuable source of motivation and connection to the outside community. Post your comments, feedback, and encouragement in the space below the poem, and it will be passed on directly to the author.

For more information and to volunteer, check out these links:

https://freemindsbookclub.org/our-work

https://freemindsbookclub.org/poetry-blog

To learn more about the impact of your comments, and how to comment effectively, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdWV9sHGw7U&t=17s 

Don't forget to Respond to this Need, so you can track your service hours. You will need to send screenshots of your blog comments to communityengagement@southalabama.edu in order for us to be able to verify your hours.  Please track and submit the actual amount of time spent volunteering.

Agency: USA Office of Community Engagement (South Serves)

Free Minds uses books, creative writing, and peer support to awaken DC youth incarcerated as adults to their own potential.  Through creative expression, job readiness training, and violence prevention outreach, these young poets achieve their education and career goals, and become powerful voices for change in the community.

The poets featured on this blog are currently incarcerated, and many of them are in federal prisons far from home. Your positive feedback is a valuable source of motivation and connection to the outside community. Post your comments, feedback, and encouragement in the space below the poem, and it will be passed on directly to the author.

For more information and to volunteer, check out these links:

https://freemindsbookclub.org/our-work

https://freemindsbookclub.org/poetry-blog

To learn more about the impact of your comments, and how to comment effectively, check out this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdWV9sHGw7U&t=17s 

Don't forget to Respond to this Need, so you can track your service hours. You will need to send screenshots of your blog comments to communityengagement@southalabama.edu in order for us to be able to verify your hours.  Please track and submit the actual amount of time spent volunteering.

Agency: USA Office of Community Engagement (South Serves)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 36688-0001

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help Women in Jail Improve Their Lives

What is better than getting out of jail free?  Getting out of jail with a GED!!!  Our tutoring program inside the Metro Jail is helping people go to work at good jobs when they get out, and keep from coming back. Your tutoring and admin skills can help WOMEN get into the program, study the right things, and pass the test!  We especially need a woman (or two!) who can help keep testing and paperwork up to date as well as teach reading and writing skills. 

CONTACT Lydia at 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org to get started! 

Agency: Goodwill Gulf Coast

What is better than getting out of jail free?  Getting out of jail with a GED!!!  Our tutoring program inside the Metro Jail is helping people go to work at good jobs when they get out, and keep from coming back. Your tutoring and admin skills can help WOMEN get into the program, study the right things, and pass the test!  We especially need a woman (or two!) who can help keep testing and paperwork up to date as well as teach reading and writing skills. 

CONTACT Lydia at 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org to get started! 

Agency: Goodwill Gulf Coast

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 36603

Allow Groups: No