Raintree Village July 2017

Suite 200, the facility is open seven days a week to help wildlife in
need. TWRC has a mentor program in place to assist volunteers with
“hands on” training for those interested in becoming permitted
rehabilitators. We invite you to join our organization in saving Texas
wildlife – one animal at a time. Call the center at 713-468-8972 x158
for more information or email the Volunteer Coordinator at membership@twrc-houston.org.
Visit our website at www.twrc-houston.org.
BE A MENTOR AND GIVE A CHILD
THE POWER OF A SECOND CHANCE
CROSSROADS mentors are regular people, just like you, who help
prevent or reduce youth involvement with the juvenile justice system
by fostering supportive mentoring relationships. These young people
range from the ages of 10-17. The goal is to reduce juvenile crime
and turn these young lives around to develop a positive attitude for
positive results.
Our mentors must be 21 years of age, willing to commit to one hour
a week for one year and submit to fingerprinting and a background
check. There are many zip codes available in and around the Katy
area with suitable times of the week for mentors to meet with their
assigned youth. We are in need of loving and caring mentors for
young people that feel as though they are alone in this world. Please
consider devoting a minimum of one hour a week that could possibly
change a child’s life forever. Many times you are their only hope.
Contact Denise Kennedy at CrossroadsVolunteer@hcjpd.hctx.net or
713-295-2779. For more information on our mentorship program,
visit our website at www.crossroads-volunteers.org.
Raintree Village | July 2017
PREGNANCY HELP CENTER SEEKS NEW VOLUNTEERS
Invest your time by volunteering with Pregnancy Help Center of
West Houston educating and supporting men and women in making
healthy choices for life in sexual integrity, unplanned pregnancy
and post-abortion loss. Volunteer opportunities include mentoring,
facilitating small groups, administrative assistance, medical services,
donation room and development. Discover your calling!
For information inquire through the web site vsc@phckaty.org or
call 281-578-0078, Volunteer Services Coordinator. The Pregnancy
Help Center of West Houston is a non-profit faith based organization.
SIRE, HOUSTON’S THERAPEUTIC EQUESTRIAN CENTERS
The only time our clients say they feel free is when they’re riding a
horse in a brisk walk around the arena or driving a carriage through
the wooded pastures or feel the nudge of a horse’s muzzle at their
shoulder saying, “I’m glad to see you, my friend.”
Nothing else can compare with therapy on horseback. Equine-assisted
activities improve physical balance and coordination, mental
acuity, emotional stability and social interactions. At SIRE, we see
miracles on horseback happen every day. The work of our dedicated
volunteers helps guarantee that children and adults with disabilities
in the Greater Houston Area will have the programs they need to live
longer, healthier, more productive lives.
In addition to their weekly work in the arena, many of our volunteers
donate their time and talents at fund-raising events such as our annual
Ride-A-Thon and the yearly Trailblazers Luncheon. Volunteers
are on hand during the NARHA on-site certification and annual SIRE
Show-Off and volunteers are vital to our Clients’ successes at the
Top Hands Horse Show, during the Houston Rodeo and competition
at the regional and state Special Olympics. Therapeutic horseback
riding creates a bond of success between the rider and their horse.
Volunteers are their own personal cheering section and the instructor
is their mentor and coach. Clients become more empowered and
better equipped to fully live their lives, each day.
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