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Local organizations are looking for helping hands in 2011
The Adopt-A-Foal & Equine Rescue is
dedicated to reducing incidents of neglect
and orphaning of horses and foals by tak-
ing in abandoned animals and setting up
adoptions. Volunteers are needed to assist
in animal care and adoption operations.
310 Ruel Road, Magnolia, 77355
281-356-6644 www.animalshelter.org
The Amateur Athletic Union is a
national sports organization dedicated
to implementing and developing sports
and physical fitness programs for young
people within its communities. Annual
events include the AAU Junior Olympics.
18227 Rustic Springs Drive, Tomball,
77375 www.aausports.org
Angel Food Ministries provides nutri-
tional and financial support to families in
need. The local chapter is hosted through
Covenant Blessing Ministries and is a
nonprofit, nondenominational service
organization.
31202 Hazy Meadow Drive, Magnolia,
77354 281-723-6774
www.angelfoodministries.com
The Anointed Impact Community
Development Corporation is dedicated
to providing life enrichment assistance
and education to community members of
all ages. Programs include computer skill
training and financial management.
17835 Hufsmith-Kohrville Road, Tomball,
77375 281-374-0816
www.anointedfaith.org
Camp Blessing Texas is open to men-
tally or physically handicapped children
ages seven and older. Available volunteer
positions include counselor, cook’s helper
and cabin mom/dad.
26922 Holly Lord, Magnolia, 77355
281-259-5789 www.campblessing.org
Friends For Life Animal Shelter &
Sanctuary is a no-kill shelter that rescues
and adopts stray and abandoned ani-
mals. In addition to operating the shelter,
volunteers participate in various adoption
events in the Greater Houston Area.
28110 Clint Neidgk Road, Magnolia, 77354
713-861-9500
The Friendship Center of Montgom-
ery County operates six activity centers,
including the Magnolia location. The organi-
zation is dedicated to enriching the lives of
senior citizens in the community. Services
offered include meals-on-wheels, activity
programs and transportation services.
31355 Friendship Drive, Magnolia, 77355
281-259-6665
www.thefriendshipcenter.com
The Magnolia Historical Depot, located
in downtown Magnolia, is home to the
Magnolia Historical Society. The group
participates in preservation projects and
puts on an annual fundraising event in
April. An online volunteer form is available
on the organization’s website.
426 Melton St., Magnolia, 77353
www.historicmagnolia.org
The Magnolia Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment serves the community by providing
emergency services to the Montgomery
County Emergency Service District #10.
Collectively, volunteer firefighters respond
to about 2,700 calls a year.
107 Gayle St., Magnolia, 77355
281-356-3288 www.magnoliafire.org
Salem Lutheran School’s volunteer
ministry is made up of more than 150
community members, including more than
80 percent of students’ families. Those
interested should contact the school to set
up training and orientation.
22607 Lutheran Church Road, Tomball,
77377 281-351 8122
www.salemlutheran.com
The Society of Samaritans is a coalition
of church and service groups dedicated
to giving back to the community through
various charitable programs.
31355 Industrial Lane Ste. 500, Magnolia,
77355 281-252-9647
www.societyofsamaritans.org
The Tomball Area Local Emergency
Planning Committee is a task force
made up of community members who
wish to assist others in case of a major
disaster or other catastrophic event. Those
who wish to participate in training and
membership will have the opportunity to
decide whether or not they want to serve
on the task force for an event.
30555 Tomball Parkway, Tomball, 77377
281-351-7101
www.tomball-alepc.org/volunteer
Tomball Emergency Assistance Min-
istries is a nonprofit made up of 13 area
churches designed to provide temporary
assistance to low-income families. The
organization operates a resale shop and
food pantry, both staffed by volunteers.
300 West Main St., Tomball, 77375
281-351-6700 www.teamtomball.com
The Tomball Pregnancy Center assists
those in need with medical, legal, educa-
tional and adoption-related needs. Volun-
teers are needed for clerical, hospitality
and counseling services and more.
934 W Main St., Tomball, 77375
832-559-7817
www.tomballpregnancy.com
Tomball Regional Medical Center
needs volunteers to assist with patient
care and relations. Volunteers also operate
the hospital gift shop. All profits generated
from the shop are used to fund patient
care and scholarships for local medical
students.
605 Holderrieth Blvd., Tomball, 77375
281-401-7776 www.tomballhospital.org
Westie Rescue Houston is a non-profit
organization that fosters and adopts out
West Highland White Terriers and Scottish
Terriers. Fosters are needed, as well as
volunteers for website maintenance and
Internet fundraising.
P.O. Box 683, Tomball, 77377
281-300-4523 www.dogwhimsy.com
Women Of Honor And Destiny TLC,
Inc. maintain a program for mothers
between the ages of 15-21 years of age
experiencing unplanned pregnancies.
Volunteers are needed for childcare, office
assistance, maintenance work and more.
936-827-4886 www.wohad.org
The Willow Creek Children’s Chorus
and Chamber Chorale is a nonprofit
organization designed to nurture children
through artistic development and musical
skill building. Choir members practice at
Spirit of Joy Lutheran Church.
9012 Dowdell Road, Tomball, 77375
281-257-1935
The Woodland Lakes Civic Club is
a youth organization that is supported
entirely by volunteer efforts and serves
the community of Woodland Lake Estates.
The clubhouse is available to community
members for private functions.
26349 Park Loop, Magnolia, 77355
281-259-0822
Compiled by Layla Amber Elizondo and
Hailey Osterhaus
This guide is not a comprehensive list of all
area organizations that need volunteers. If
your organization is not included, please
e-mail us at listings@impactnews.com and
we will add it to our online list.
For more Southeast Texas volunteer
opportunities, visit
www.impactnews.com/volunteerguide
Volunteer Guide
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Abandoned Animal Rescue
There are many cats and dogs that need
a home, but have no one to take care of
them. That’s where Abandoned Animal
Rescue in Tomball comes in.
Eight years ago, Barbara Schulz, Angie
Fenton and James Gordon started the
no-kill shelter and low-cost spray/neuter
clinic in an old liquor store on Main Street.
At this time, they were sheltering about
20 cats and 20 dogs. Three years later,
they relocated to their present location, a
3,000-square-foot building with five acres
of land behind it for future expansion.
“We probably have about 50 dogs and 30
cats now,” said Barbara Schulz, co-found-
er of AAR. “We need more room and more
volunteers because our phone rings off
the hook with people trying to find a place
for an animal.”
AAR is an all volunteer staff and is in need
of more volunteers to work the front desk,
walk, clean and care for its animals.
419 E. Hufsmith Road, Tomball, 77375
281-290-0121 www.aarescue.com
Volunteer Shari Clarke takes care of Booda.
CourtesyAngieFenton