Needs From: South Serves

Help a special needs teen or adult through a 45-minute class on Tuesdays at 4:30 and 5:15 p.m. at Dance Without Limits!  No dance experience necessary, just a kind heart making sure our students smile as much as they can!  We'd like you to stay consistent so this is not a one-time opportunity. Please try to make as many classes as you can from Sept. - May, but we understand things happen.  The adult class is one of the most fun!  Guys needed too because we need some muscle!

Help a special needs child or adult through a 45-minute cheer class on Tuesdays at Dance Without Limits!  No dance experience necessary, just a kind heart making sure our students smile as much as they can!  We'd like you to stay consistent so this is not a one-time opportunity. Please try to make as many classes as you can Sept. - May, but we understand things happen.  

Sensory Friendly Trick-or-Treat for Children with sensory needs. 

Students interested in helping new and returning USA students move into their residential halls should respond to the need and use the link below to submit the necessary contact information.

Students can sign up to help on Friday, August 14th and/or Saturday, August 15th. Shifts are in two-hour increments: 8:00 am-10:00 am, 10:00 am-12:00 pm, 12:00 pm-2:00 pm, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm. Students can sign up for more than one shift and multiple days. THE GOOGLE FORM IS NOW CLOSED. If you would like to volunteer, please send the following information to Heather Sprinkle:

Please send me the shifts (day and time) you would like to work:   Friday, August 15th and/or Saturday, August 15th: 8am-10am, 10am-12pm, 12pm-2pm, 2pm-4pm

Also, I'll need a cell phone number and if there's a particular group you'd like to be paired with, please let me know. I’ll send out more information soon. Thank you!

Volunteers are asked to wear Jag gear or a club/organization t-shirt if they're representing a group. Please do not wear attire from another college/university. Volunteers will be placed with other members of their group when that information is provided.

Water and light snacks will be provided; however, participants are encouraged to:

Questions can be sent to Heather Sprinkle at hsprinkle@southalabama.edu

OT Orientation for incoming class. 

Art and STEM Student Volunteers Needed

ArtNoble is seeking one art student and one STEM student to lead a small group of homeschool children two days per week for 7 weeks.

Volunteers will collaborate with ArtNoble to develop and facilitate a seven-week, hands-on homeschool learning unit guided by the ArtNoble team.

This opportunity is ideal for students who want to strengthen their leadership, communication, teaching, and lesson-development skills; gain experience working with children; share their talents with the broader community; and build a professional portfolio through program photography and video.

Ideal volunteers are self-directed, dependable, and comfortable taking initiative. We are looking for resourceful problem-solvers with a positive, can-do attitude—students who can confidently take ownership of their responsibilities and find thoughtful solutions when challenges arise.

Ronald McDonald House Family Rooms are an extension of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Mobile, Alabama, a bit of home within the walls of USA Health Children’s and Women’s Hospital.

The Family Rooms are located on the 3rd and 4th floors in the pediatric tower, and serve as a place of peaceful respite, possess a warm and friendly atmosphere for families to use while remaining merely steps away from their child’s bedside. 

We enthusiastically welcome individuals of all backgrounds and abilities.  

RONALD MCDONALD FAMILY ROOM VOLUNTEER DUTIES 

Collect pull tabs from aluminum cans and donate them to Ronald McDonald House. The program raises approximately $2 – $4 thousand dollars each year and goes toward the operating costs of Ronald McDonald House Mobile. Large and small Houses as well as stickers for your own containers are available. Call 251-694-6873 for more details.

Become a part of something special and help “The House That Love Built”!

We are looking for a self-starter with painting, some sheet rock, carpentry, plumbing and basic electrical skills who is willing to donate a few hours a week.  Some tools a plus, shifts are flexible.

Individual volunteer opportunity...

Prep the kitchen for family meal volunteer groups. Unload all dishwashers, sanitize all surfaces, greet groups, explain the kitchen process and locate items needed. Troubleshoot any questions, assist in any way needed. No group? Warm and set up take-out or provided meal. During downtime, re-stock pantry, sanitizing dining room etc.

Coming home from the hospital for a freshly prepared meal, made by people who care is a real gift to our families.
This program is for groups of up to 12 volunteers. The time commitment is 2–4 hours. Consider breaking large groups into several smaller groups. Plan to cook for 45-50 people and prepare the meal in our RMH kitchen. Food prepared in commercial cooking establishments such as restaurants, catering services or cafeterias and then brought in or delivered is acceptable as well. Go to our website www.rmhcmobie.org to reserve a date yourself or contact Tamara to book a meal tamara@rmhcmobile.org or 251-694-6873.

Hospitality Bags (3 volunteer hours for 30 snack bags)

Volunteer at Dwell Mobile's Wellness Fair on September 12, 2026. Help is needed both Friday and Saturday. Volunteer for both days or one! 

Friday, Sept. 11th Setup Help - 3:00-5:30pm, 12-15 volunteers needed

Saturday, Sept. 12th Event & Breakdown Help - 9:30am-2:30pm, 12 volunteers needed 

Location: Spring Hill Presbyterian Church - Bullard Building, 10 Westminster Way, Mobile, AL 36608 

If wanting to volunteer, please sign up here and at the following link: https://form.jotform.com/250914912734155

The Epsilon Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® is excited to assist with this year’s move-in! We will be volunteering to welcome students and their families as they settle into campus, offering a helping hand with unloading cars, carrying belongings, and making the transition as smooth as possible. We are looking forward to connecting with new and returning Jaguars and sharing in the excitement of the new school year!

The 19th Annual GO Run 5k and Fun Run is scheduled for Saturday, September 26th, and will take place at the SGA Pavilion located directly across from Hancock Whitney Football Stadium.

There are many volunteer shifts to choose from starting on Thursday, September 24 through the end of race day. We are so thankful that you've visited this page to sign up for a shift. These events cannot be a success without your service. 

Shifts begin at 6:00am at the SGA Pavilion directly across from Hancock Whitney Stadium. An email with more information will be sent closer to the event!

Please feel free to email dzwick@southalabama.edu with any questions.

Join Rebuilding Together revitalize our community with installing rain barrels throughout Mobile County. Volunteers will work in teams to learn how to install gutter systems and a rain barrel diverter system. The rain barrels will support homeowners with controlling stormwater runoff, collecting rainwater, and lower water bills. All supplies and building materials are provided by Rebuilding Together. Volunteers need to come prepared to work outside.

Join Rebuilding Together revitalize our community with installing rain barrels throughout Clarke County. Volunteers will work in teams to learn how to install gutter systems and a rain barrel diverter system. The rain barrels will support homeowners with controlling stormwater runoff, collecting rainwater, and lower water bills. All supplies and building materials are provided by Rebuilding Together. Volunteers need to come prepared to work outside.

Need face painters for our fundraiser.  Free tickets and tshirt included.  Paint provided.

Help us accept, organize, price, and sell items in our thrift store! Donations to the thrift store are dropped off consistently to be organized and set out. All proceeds of Dwell Goods go to Dwell Mobile. Hours for the thrift store are Tuesday-Friday, 10:00am-5:00 pm and Saturdays 10:00am-3:00pm. *Shifts can be for full or half days or a few hours to work with your schedule.*

*A new semester begins on Tuesday, September 8th!*

Dwell Connect (formerly Passport to Literacy) is our tutoring program for all school-aged children, held on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 4:00-5:45pm. Volunteers can serve on either day or both days, whichever fits best with their schedule. This program follows the public school calendar.

Volunteers are needed from 3:45-6:00pm and will help with a variety of activities, including one-on-one tutoring, enrichment activities, and sports/games! 

Volunteers must be 18 or older and provide a background check when working with children.

Dwell Connect is where learning, life, and play come together!

On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the Independent Music Collective (IMC) will be holding its first book fair of the semester in the HUMB courtyard from 9am to 4pm. Come browse our wide selection of used books (on all topics) and music in a variety of formats.

Volunteers are needed to assist with the fair during SET UP (7-9am) and TAKE DOWN (4-5pm). RESPOND here and serve one hour or more!

You can also just come to browse! Monetary donations collected support the IMC concert series. The IMC is a student organization at the University of South Alabama that works together with USA faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the broader community in an effort to enrich Mobile's music scene. Founded in 2009, the IMC sponsors a listening-room concert series that features roots musicians and Americana acts. Over the past 15 years, the IMC's concert series has become one of the premier listening-room stopovers in the Southeast.

Contact:  Justin St. Clair (faculty advisor), jmstclair@southalabama.edu, 251-460-7973

M3-2025-2026

5hour needs 

importing hours from COM

M3-2025-2026

4hour needs 

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3hour needs 

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M3-2025-2026

1 hour needs 

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Volunteers needed to tutor elementary through high school students in all subject areas: English, math, science, and history. Tutors are needed Monday through Thursday from between 3-5 p.m. Tutors can attend one or more days per week. We will do virtual and/or in-person tutoring and will supply you with more information after you have responded to this need. We also need tutors for Wednesday evenings from 6-7:30 p.m. (virtual only). When responding to this need, please inform us of your preference in working with a group from elementary, middle, or high school students. If you do not have a preference, that's okay too. 

If you're interested, please respond to this need and we will be in touch and thank you for your support.

M2-2025-2026

4hour needs 

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10hour needs 

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Cleaning Support Volunteer
Reports to: Kennel Staff II or Training Staff

As a Cleaning Support Volunteer, you’ll work alongside the kennel team to maintain clean, safe, and sanitary conditions throughout the shelter. A well-maintained environment helps reduce illness, keeps pets comfortable, and ensures animals are presented in their best light to potential adopters.

Location: Mobile County Animal Shelter 7665 Howells Ferry Rd
Time Commitment:

Shifts are approximately 3 hours long

Weekdays: Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

Weekends: Between 7:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Shifts are flexible - coordinate with the Volunteer Coordinator or training kennel staff.

Assist with routine cleaning and sanitation tasks

Help maintain a healthy and presentable shelter environment

Check in with staff at the beginning of each shift for assigned tasks

Sanitize surfaces and areas within the adoption center following established protocols

Clean food/water dishes, perform laundry, and assist in feeding areas

Mark off completed tasks and communicate notes or needs to staff

Ability to follow instructions and adhere to safety and cleaning protocols

Able to lift between 10–40 pounds

Comfortable walking, bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods

Friendly and respectful when interacting with staff, visitors, and other volunteers

Committed to supporting the shelter’s mission and policies

Must be at least 18 years old with adult signed waiver 

M2-2025-2026

3 hour needs 

importing hours from COM

M1-2025-2026

1 hour needs 

importing hours from COM

Volunteers are needed to help table for Get on Board Day to inform students about our organization, Circle K International. 

Volunteers are needed to bring their donations to the Dumas Wesley Community Center. 

***The pantry is now located in Meisler Hall***

Donor to Diner is a student organization that oversees the Food Pantry on campus at the Academic Services Center.  Volunteers sort donations, separate items based on expiration date, and organize items into categories like: protein, vegetables & fruits, soup, and miscellaneous. 

Volunteer Opportunities: 

Shifts are available and are scheduled on a first-come-first-served basis.  You can sign up for any shift that fits your schedule by responding to this need, as long as there is an available spot open. You can still sign up for a slot that is full, but you will be put on a waitlist and be notified if your status changes. Only two people can volunteer at a time due to space constraints. Volunteer Contact:  usajagpantry@gmail.com 

Note from the Food Pantry Coordinator:  Because the pantry is new and collegiate food insecurity (hunger) is not well known, we also run advocacy campaigns to increase awareness of this issue and this new campus resource. We are working on establishing our online presence as well. Please check out our Facebook page and share with anyone who might be interested:   https://www.facebook.com/Donor-to-Diner-at-USA-801151586691968/   Many students use our pantry, but based on SGA's survey, there are many more students experiencing food insecurity that we are not yet reaching.  We send flyers and emails through various departments and campus organizations to help us spread the word.

You can also complete this google form to be added to our email list: https://goo.gl/forms/NiXyebbu1NnEvLE42.  Let me know your preferred date and time, and feel free to contact me if you have any other questions or concerns. Have a great day!

COVID-19 Policy

In compliance with the University’s COVID-19 policy, the Jagpantry asks students and volunteers to please review the following guidelines:

If you have symptoms, please stay home if possible.

This need is for those who only participated in the Breast Cancer Awareness Walk. Remember picture or it didn’t happen!!

Office of Community Engagement Rule/Regulation: 

1 hour for participating in a 5K run, walk, or cycle for charity event

Volunteered at Bellingrath Home and Gardens, assisting with seasonal decorating, pumpkin and pine straw placement, and general groundskeeping to enhance the gardens fall diplay. 

We will be going to the RMDH and preparing a meal for the patients and their family's.

Join Abeneefoo Kuo (ABK) Honor Society as we celebrate Warmth & Wellness Week with a special act of kindness and connection! Volunteers will help create holiday cards filled with love and encouragement, then visit Brookside Senior Living Community to sing Christmas carols and spread joy to the residents. This event is all about uplifting spirits, promoting emotional well-being, and reminding our community that the holiday season is brighter when we give back together. Let’s bring warmth, laughter, and a little holiday magic to those who need it most!

PTE is hosting a Thanksgiving potluck with PASSAGE USA students on South's campus! Join us for good food, friendly conversation, and a chance to help create a warm, welcoming celebration. Volunteers are expected to bring a dish, help set-up, and enjoy connecting with the PASSAGE USA students in relaxed and festive atmosphere!

Volunteering is open to USA Department of Occupational Therapy students! 

The Pre-PA Society Bake sale is a volunteer bake sale opportunity selling cake pops, Dubai chocolates, chocolate-covered pretzels, and pumpkin cookies. We are in need of tabling volunteers to speak and interact with students, hand out goodies, collect money, etc. The shifts are each an hour long.

We need some volunteers to help out with our girls' volleyball practice on Wednesdays. Location: Bayou La Batre community center.

Members of CKI who participated in Alabama Leadership Academy completed various service projects over the weekend during the conference.

NAACP members will volunteer to assist with a cleanup of the Mitchell Center by helping with general tidying, trash collection, and organization of the space. Volunteers will support facility staff as needed to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for the campus community.

FOR MMC BOARD 2025 MEMBERS ONLY -

Upload your MMC Board Hours from the MMC Board Hours sheet (sent in GroupMe groupchat) for hours to be tracked on SouthServes. Hours will be approved if they are aligned with the Hours sheet. Turn in hours before March 7th. Please email Madison or Dev with questions!

If you would like to track your AED Service Hours from Fall of 2025, please use your Fall 2025 hours from the Tracker and submit them to THIS Need. Submissions are due March 7th, 2025.

We were proud to support the basketball community by volunteering at a post-game clean up. Through teamwork and service, we helped restore the gym and showed our commitment to giving back while supporting campus athletics.

This needs is for CKI members who made dog toys for the Mobile County Animal Shelter. 

1= 30 minutes

2 = 1 hour

Alpha Gamma Delta supports the Jag Pantry by organizing food drives, fundraising, and volunteering to help stock essential items for students in need. Through this initiative, members work to combat food insecurity on campus and provide a reliable, stigma-free resource for the university community.

Assist BELONG with delivering groceries to immigrant families who are unable to transport themselves to grocery stores. Deliveries should be coordinated on Weekdays before sunset, following the Mobile County Public School System calendar. When delivering groceries, be prepared to help carry groceries to the family's door if needed!

We communicate with volunteers via WhatsApp, so after responding to this need, please download this app and text Juan Torres at 251-656-4953 to be added to the group chat. Our meeting location sometimes changes so this can be confirmed in the WhatsApp group chat.

NOTE:  Volunteers are not required to speak Spanish!  Students benefit from hearing non-Spanish speakers too.

Weekly virtual volunteer visits, pairing students with seniors experiencing loneliness or dementia for one-hour video calls.

Students choose their own schedule, commit to at least 16 weeks, and receive mandatory training and ongoing support.

To receive hours, email usahosa22@gmail.com, with time confirmation.

This need is for those who participated in the CKI Parfaits & Pages event. Today, we made bookmarks for John Will Elementary School in celebration of Read Across America, promoting literacy and giving back to our community.

1 Bookmark = 30 minutes

2 Bookmarks = 1hour

The Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Epsilon Upsilon Chapter is hosting an “Enhance Our Environment” event on Friday, April 24, 2026, at 1:08 PM. It will take place at Murphy High School (100 S. Carlen St., Mobile, AL), with parking available at the tennis court. The event invites the community to come together to support environmental sustainability and promote a greener, healthier planet.

Sybil Smith Family Village, a transitional housing program of the Dumas Wesley Community Center, provides safe shelter and essential support services for homeless women and children in Mobile County.

We’re looking for compassionate volunteers to lead fun, enriching activities for children while their parents attend weekly life skills classes. This is a great opportunity to give back—whether you're looking for a one-time experience or a weekly commitment.

When: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:45 PM – 7:00 PM

Who: Individuals or groups (ages 19 and up)

Where: Sybil Smith Family Village

OT Open House 

Volunteers are needed to help with researching and identifying grant opportunities for the program, to include drafting and submitting grant proposals to private foundations, corporations, and other available venues. This opportunity is a collaborative effort between volunteers and organizational staff, and it's one where volunteers can work remotely, setting their own schedules.

For more information contact James Gatson, jgatson1@bellsouth.net

Calling all teachers and Education majors! Volunteers are needed to help design and develop academic lessons for youth in Pre-K, elementary, middle, and high school grade levels. These lesson plans can cover a range of academic subjects, and if you're studying for a future in Education, this opportunity is a great way to practice preparing lessons for various academic levels.

This opportunity is a collaborative effort between volunteers and organization staff, and it's one where volunteers can work remotely, setting their own schedules.

For more information contact James Gatson, jgatson1@bellsouth.net

Volunteers are needed to engage one-on-one with students and families in our program, supporting various educational activities, participating in home/school visits, providing encouragement and support via phone, etc. 

This opportunity has both in-person and virtual elements, and schedules will be established that work for both the volunteers and the program participants. Program participants are located in both Mobile and Pensacola areas. Mileage and meals will be provided when travel is required.

For more information, contact James Gatson, jgatson1@bellsouth.net

Volunteers are needed to assist with recruiting volunteer and student participants for the Emmaus Kidz mentoring program, including identifying and interviewing program candidates. Volunteers are also needed to communicate with and manage our cohort of volunteers, helping connect them with their preferred volunteer assignments and coordinating their schedules.

This opportunity is a collaborative effort between volunteers and organizational staff, and it's one where volunteers can work remotely, setting their own schedules.

For more information, contact James Gatson, jgatson1@bellsouth.net

Volunteers are needed to help with researching and identifying potential fundraising venues, supporting fundraising events, and creating seasonal fundraising campaigns through community awareness efforts.  Volunteers will collaborate with community businesses in an effort to raise funds for these events. This opportunity is a collaborative effort between volunteers and organizational staff, and it's one where volunteers can work remotely, setting their own schedules.

For more information contact James Gatson, jgatson1@bellsouth.net

Volunteers are needed help solicit in-kind items/donation for our programs and special events. This opportunity is a collaborative effort between volunteers and organizational staff, and it's one where volunteers can work remotely, setting their own schedules...

For more information contact James Gatson, jgatson1@bellsouth.net

Interested in working with senior citizens? Like or want experience coordinating fun events and activities? Volunteers are needed to help coordinate and oversee social outings for seniors without mobility impairments. These social outings may include dining, movies, gaming, field trips, shopping excursions, retreats, weekend trips, on a biweekly and/or monthly basis.

This opportunity has both in-person and virtual elements, and schedules will be established that work for both the volunteers and the program participants. Program participants are located in both Mobile and Pensacola areas. Mileage and meals will be provided when travel is required.

For more information contact James Gatson, jgatson1@bellsouth.net

Volunteers are needed to support youth activities on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month, typically between 1 to 4 p.m. Depending on the volunteers' schedules, these dates/times can be flexible. Volunteers are asked to help create and implement the academic projects/field trips that are being done with the youth in our program. 

In your need response, please use the notes area to let us know if you'd prefer to work with youth 6 -12 years old or youth 13 -19 years old.

This opportunity has both in-person and virtual elements. Program participants are located in both Mobile and Pensacola areas. Mileage and meals will be provided when travel is required.

For more information contact James Gatson, jgatson1@bellsouth.net

Use this to log service hours for Tri Rho. 

Are you looking to make a difference for a local homeowner? Rebuilding Together of South Alabama (RTSOAL) is looking for volunteers or groups to assistance with service days. Tasks may include installing rain barrels, installing accessibility ramps, painting, cleaning, lawn maintenance, gardening or planting flowers at an upcoming community revitalization project.

Projects are scheduled on an "as-needed" basis and typically occur in spring, fall, and winter.

Make a meaningful difference on your schedule by driving cancer patients who lack reliable transportation.

As a Road To Recovery volunteer driver, you'll provide safe transportation so patients can keep their treatment schedules and focus on healing. Rides are typically Monday–Friday during the day.

Volunteers are encouraged to drive the patient to and from the appointment, but rides are listed as one-way segments. When you drive both legs, the time during the appointment is yours (run errands, grab coffee, read, or wait in a main lobby).

Volunteer drivers must:

We urgently need drivers in Mobile County and would love your help!

Check out cancer.org/drive for more info.

Hunger is a real problem; you can work to end it by volunteering as a Food Sorting Volunteer with Feeding the Gulf Coast! 

Feeding the Gulf Coast seeks Food Sorting Volunteers to help inspect and sort food donations, preparing them for distribution to those in need. This includes checking expiration dates, making sure cans are not rusty or missing labels, and boxing similar items together to put on our shelves for our partner organizations to stock their pantries. This project requires you to engage in light to moderate physical activity. 

What: Food Sorting

Where: Feeding the Gulf Coast warehouse and office, 5248 Mobile South Street, Theodore, AL

When: Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday, 8:30 AM-11:00 AM and Monday and Tuesday, 12:00-2:30 PM  (please check the website for availability) 

Requirements: Ages 14+ with an adult, closed-toed shoes

Note: We are taking precautionary measures to ensure your safety during this time. 

If you have further questions or wish to speak with a human, call Missy Busby at (251) 653-1617 ext. 127 or email at mbusby@feedingthegulfcoast.org.

Cat Area Volunteer
Reports to: Volunteer Coordinator or Training Staff

Position Purpose & Why You Matter

Are you a cat lover with a knack for tidying up? Purr-fect! As a Cat Area Volunteer, you’ll help keep our feline friends clean, comfortable, and cared for. From scrubbing dishes to scooping litter, your support helps our cats stay happy and healthy while they wait for their forever homes—and gives them much-needed social time along the way!

Time Commitment & Where the Magic Happens

Location: Mobile County Animal Shelter 7665 Howells Ferry Rd

When: 2 shifts

•             Weekdays: Between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM

•             Weekends: Between 6:00 AM and 2:00 PM

Pick a shift that works for you—your time makes a big impact!

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What You'll Help Us Achieve

•             Support the team by helping with daily cleaning and care routines

•             Provide enrichment and social time for cats in need of love

•             Create a welcoming environment for both cats and visitor

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Your Key Tasks

•             Check in with staff for daily to-dos

•             Keep cat rooms clean, cozy, and fresh

•             Wash food/water bowls and help with laundry

•             Scoop litter boxes (yep, it’s part of the gig!)

•             Greet visitors and help them connect with adoptable cats

•             Offer socialization, cuddles, and playtime for our feline residents

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What We're Looking For

•             Comfortable working around cats that have been volunteer-approved

•             Able to follow instructions and shelter protocols

•             Can lift up to 10 pounds

•             Enjoys chatting with visitors, staff, and fellow volunteers

•             At least 18 years old

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Why This Role Rocks

You'll get hands-on time with adorable cats, be part of an awesome animal-loving team, and make a huge difference—without needing to commit full-time hours. Whether you’re scooping, scrubbing, or socializing, your work truly matters!

Our veteran patients that are currently on Hospice enjoy the camaraderie and the bond that only those with military histories share and pay tribute to others who have served our county. Here at Springhill Hospice, we like to honor our veterans year-round. These volunteers may provide social visits and share memories together and provide a listening ear to someone who understands. These volunteers may also document veteran's military stories through the veteran's history project. We also do a pinning ceremony for our veterans closer to Veterans Day, and we like our veteran volunteers to take part in these ceremonies as well. If you would like to provide a lasting impact on our veterans patients and loved ones, please consider joining us!

Our volunteers are a vital part of our hospice team. Our patients and families connect with our volunteers on a deeper level as they open up their hearts to our volunteers who are compassionate with a servants heart. Visiting with these patients can minimize loneliness and provide them with a sense of belonging through fellowship. These volunteers can provide companionship and share interests, engage in games with the patients, read to the patients, journal, write letters to our patients and families, card making, provide a helping hand and a listening ear, provide caregiver relief as the family is able to have some free time to run errands, light housework, and many more tasks! Our volunteers truly make a huge impact on our families and patients. Volunteers make their own schedule and can volunteer as little or as often as possible. Whatever works for you as we are appreciative of any of the time you provide us! CONTACT: taylor.ready@springhillhomecare.com or call us at 2516265895 and ask to speak with Taylor!

Administrative volunteers serve as a huge helping hand to the office staff with clerical tasks such as answering phones, mailings, helping make marketing goodie bags, making admission packets, filing and organizing in the office, writing cards and letters to our patients and bereaved families, helping with event planning, phone calls to patients, etc. We are looking for volunteers in the area for our Daphne, AL location. Administrative volunteers can make their own schedule and volunteer as often or as little as possible. Please contact taylor.ready@springhillhomecare.com or call 2516265895 and ask to speak with Taylor! 

St. Joseph Hospice is calling all volunteers ages 15 and older. St. Joseph Hospice is looking for volunteers for the following:

We are primarily seeking volunteers to provide respite relief, by providing companionship while the caregiver runs an errand. Many of our patients love to talk to new people and play board games or card games.

Office Working hours:  Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm, but volunteer hours do not have to be confined to those hours.

***PLEASE CHECK YOUR SPAM FOR AN EMAIL FROM THE VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR***

This spring, turn your compassion into action when you volunteer with the American Red Cross!

Red Cross needs reliable volunteers to serve as Transportation Specialists (TS) for Blood Services. TS volunteers distribute blood and blood products to area hospitals in and around Mobile, Biloxi and Pensacola utilizing a Red Cross minivan. Morning and afternoon shifts are available. (There is also a need for drivers to be on standby.)

NOTE: Applicants must have a valid driver’s license and be able to lift 45 pounds. You will have access to a hand cart and a Red Cross minivan.  TO APPLY: www.redcross.org/volunteer or call/text Martha Duvall at 228-369-9886 (cell).

Triage Assistant Internships/Volunteers

Escort patients to and from the lobby area. Take vitals, complete medical history forms & update medical chart, etc. Determine the reason for the visit and prepare the patient to see the Doctor. Other duties include cleaning patients' rooms, stocking them, and preparing them for the next patient. Assist medical team as needed.

Attire: Solid Color Scrubs and closed-toed shoes

Triage volunteers work as a part of a team of 3 other triage assistants. Students' placement is based on their availability to volunteer 7:30 am - 12 pm or 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm and open shifts. (Commitment: One 4-hour shift once per week for the entire semester)

Shift AM: 7:30 am - 12:00 pm Monday - Friday

Shift PM 1:00 - 5:00 pm Monday - Thursday

If you are interested in our Volunteer Program, please visit victoryhealth.org/volunteer to complete the volunteer Interest application. 

**Please call 471-1998 or email jamie@mulherinhome.com for more information. You MUST schedule an appointment for a tour before volunteer hours can begin. Volunteer Connect and South Serves messages are not regularly checked and sometimes filter into my spam folder. Please email me to set up a time to volunteer.**

We are always on the lookout for volunteers. We welcome any age as long as children are accompanied by an adult. We have 30 residents with a wide range of abilities. You can be paired with an individual or a small group with similar abilities for a larger activity. We accept volunteers seven days a week from 9am to 5:30pm. The following is a list of a few of their favorite activities. Come have fun at Mulherin!

Assist a child, teen, or adult with special needs through a 45-minute dance class, once a week from September to May.   

4:30 p.m. Kid Hip Hop Class

5:15 p.m. Teen/Adult Hip Hop Class

5:15 p.m. Cheernastics

Each volunteer will be paired up with a child with special needs.  It's great for people needing service hours who are going into education, speech, PT, or OT. 

Assist a child, teen, or adult with special needs through a 45-minute dance class, once a week from September to May.   

4:30 p.m. Preschool Hip Hop

5:15 p.m. Kid Hip Hop Class

6:00 p.m. Ballet/Tap 

Each volunteer will be paired up with a child with special needs.  It's great for people needing service hours who are going into education, speech, PT, or OT.

You can help adults with disabilities have creative FUN every weekday!  

Goodwill Gulf Coast has an Adult Day Program at 2440 Gordon Smith Drive, Mobile, AL 36617 (Ladd Learning Center), and participants love doing activities there that they enjoy!  You can help the fun keep rolling!  

NOTE:  Parents MUST accompany children under 16; this is a weekday opportunity (M-F, 9 am to 3 pm).  You can volunteer for just a couple of hours at a time if you like.

To schedule a time, call Lydia at 251-380-7150 or Lgaudet@goodwillgc.org.

**Please call 471-1998 or email jamie@mulherinhome.com for more information. You MUST schedule an appointment for a tour before volunteer hours can begin. Volunteer Connect and South Serves messages are not regularly checked and sometimes filter into my spam folder. Please email me to set up a time to volunteer.**

Are you a future teacher, college student or high school student who has a love for History, Astronomy, Zoology, Foreign Languages, Art, Drama, etc.? Do you love to share your knowledge or interests with others perhaps in a small classroom type setting? We have several residents at Mulherin Home who LOVE to learn! We are looking for volunteers to teach classes on various subjects. These are adults with special needs so there is no grading, just learning! Get volunteer hours while talking about your favorite subjects! Classes can be anywhere from 30 mins to over an hour, and can repeat or be a one time "workshop." 

You do not have to be a student to volunteer, and you do not have to be a professional in whatever subject you want to teach. You will have access to a large screen TV if you need to cast photos or videos. Most of them can not read, but they remember and love showing off what they have learned!

We accept volunteers seven days a week 9am to 5:30pm.

We have approximately 10-15 residents who are ready for classes to start!

This is an excellent way to earn a letter of recommendation for college admission or for a job!

**Please email jamie@mulherinhome.com for more information** 

You can help local children get FREE books to read in their homes!  

Goodwill Gulf Coast has hundreds of books at 7431 Airport Blvd, Mobile, AL 36617, (in the Community Center) and they need to be sorted for quality so children can take them home to read and enjoy!  You, your children, co-workers or community group can make a big difference in just 2 hours of time.  

NOTE:  Parents MUST accompany children under 16; this is a weekday opportunity (M-F, 9 am to 4 pm).  You can volunteer for a short amount of time (an hour) if you like.

Self Quarantine if sick, report exposure, positive test results

To schedule a time, call Dottie at 251-300-6170 or email dwilson@goodwillgc.org.

ECI/The Arc of Southwest Alabama is in search of volunteers for our Special Olympics program. Our agency participates in the Washington County and the state Special Olympics programs each year. Our athletes compete in Track & Field, Bocce, Golf and Powerlifting. 

We are in great need of volunteers to assist us to attend these events, especially the trip to the State Games in Troy, Alabama. This is usually the weekend after Mother's Day in May. There is a process to becoming a volunteer (background check, on-line training) so we would need to start this process as quickly as possible. There is also an opportunity closer to home, the local Special Olympics games are usually in the spring, on a Friday in April in Tibbie, Alabama. 

If you are interested, please contact Christy Sullivan at ECI/The Arc of Southwest Alabama at 251-847-2970, x.0. 

Thank you!

Jessica Odom

Volunteering to help prepare for or to set up for VSA's Halloween event

Volunteers helped with set-up, serving food, cleaning up, and with our activities.

PASSAGE USA is looking for USA students in all majors to serve as Peer Mentors for Fall and Spring semesters.

PASSAGE USA is a post-secondary educational experience for students with intellectual disabilities that helps them achieve their goals.

Working with PASSAGE USA provides documented service hours, as well as practical experience for those majoring in: Education, Occupational Therapy, Recreational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Speech and Hearing Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Hospitality and Tourism, Nursing, Biomedical Sciences, and Professional Health Sciences.

Mentor Responsibilities include:

Although being a Peer Mentor is a voluntary position, it is also critical to the success of our students. Therefore, Peer Mentors should:

Interested in being a Peer Mentor? RESPOND to this Need and complete the PASSAGE USA application: https://tinyurl.com/28f4nzd9

Contact us at passageusa@southalabama.edu with questions.  For more information, visit:  https://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/ceps/passage/  

The University of South Alabama Student Run Free Clinic (USA SRFC) is student-led initiative with the purpose of enhancing patient care in underserved populations across Mobile, Alabama. Through the USA SRFC, students across multiple health and social science disciplines collaborate to empower patients through health education, the promotion of health literacy, and improving access to community health resources. The clinic aims to provide experiential learning for students to practice clinical and communication skills, while also improving sensitivity to vulnerable populations and promoting a lifelong commitment to service.

There are volunteer opportunities nearly every Friday afternoon. This is a great opportunity for undergraduates, nursing students, and pre-professional students interested in medicine, pharmacy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy to gain both clinical experience and interpersonal skills.

In order to sign up, please visit the link below and put your name/ contact information by an available time slot. A SRFC leader will then reach out to you as your clinic day approaches. We hope to see you at the SRFC!

SRFC Volunteer Sign Up

Mobile Japanese Garden is a public place with 16 acres of natural gardens and trails, and we need your help beautifying the space during the week and on the weekend. Help us get the garden ready for pictures and school field trips.

Schedule anytime around your studies and work schedules. You pick your volunteer hours. Then contact us with particular dates and times that work with your schedule. Don is here almost every other day to assist, and we'll work together as a team. 

For your volunteer service hours, we are a 501c3 charitable education, all-volunteer organization.

Thanks for Volunteering at the Japanese Garden!

Please do not wait until the last minute to get your required volunteer hours! We need volunteers NOW for lots of different jobs - help with the rummage sale, folding laundry, socializing animals, walking dogs, brushing cats, recycling, crushing cans - or any one of the many projects we have going on around here from day to day! Please come any time we are open!  No need to email unless you have a group. Just come by during the stated hours, sign in and we'll find a project for you. We appreciate your help!

TUES/WED/FRI 9:30-5:30

THURS 9:30-NOON

SAT 9:30-3:00

Learning a new language is not easy--and the civics to go with your adopted country adds another layer.  You can help people in Mobile County pick up these skills to manage their lives better, and work toward citizenship, by volunteering as a Tutor with Goodwill Gulf Coast!  These classes happen at scheduled times and as individual appointments at Goodwill's Azalea Community Center at 300-F Azalea Road, Mobile, AL 36609.  Classes also available in Spanish Fort, AL 

You can make a BIG impact with a little time and effort!

Remote tutoring sessions available.

Contact Lydia @ 251-380-7150 or lgaudet@goodwillgc.org for more information.

Join Circle K International on October 17, 2024, at 5:00 PM as we make blankets for Housing First, Inc., an organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families facing homelessness. This hands-on service opportunity allows members to give back to the community by creating warm, handmade blankets for those in need.

Members are needed to help table at the summer orientation dates to help welcome incoming Jags to their new home. 

Members are needed to volunteer to help table and sell t-shirts for our fundraiser. 

This need is for anyone who assisted with the preparation for the CKI Bake Sale held on October 14. This includes individuals who helped with store runs, baking items, or packaging baked goods for the event.

This need is for individuals who helped work the table and sell items during the CKI Bake Sale on October 14.