Volunteer/Community Service Opportunities
Occupational Therapy is known for selflessly serving others, and SOTA is no different! We want all students to give back to our community and serve those who need it most!!
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There are many opportunities to earn service points throughout the semester. Please contact Krista Schnur if you are interested in signing up for any events or have any questions!
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Rules:
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For every 2 hours spent doing community service, 1 service point will be added to your SOTA point count
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For events where there is not a sign in sheet, please provide some kind of proof that you were there and participated
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For supply drives, donations, etc. that are not measured in “time spent”, points granted will be at the discretion of SOTA officers. Additionally, if an event requires payment to attend, the money spent will count as a point as well.
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Remember to upload your service hours in Pioneer Engage to get credit @ https://twu.campuslabs.com/engage/organization/SOTA
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Special Volunteer Events
9/3 & 9/10 - Transfer Training with Dr. Ko​​
Dr. Ko Transfer Training for dental hygiene students
Must attend both training events to earn a point! Email cko2@twu.edu if interested.
First training is Friday, September 3rd from 11am-12pm
Second training is Friday, September 10th from 7:45am-10am
9/11 - American Heart Association 5K
2021 American Heart Association 5k (2 locations)
9/18 - Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Walk
Susan G. Komen North and West Texas More Than Pink Walk (Breast Cancer)
8:30AM virtual walk to raise awareness about breast cancer
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Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities​
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The Junction Denton Homeless Shelter
Mon-Fri from 5-9 PM
Tues-Sat from 6-9 AM
www.volunteer.thejunctiondenton.org
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Veteran's Produce in Lewisville
Oversee greenhouse & harvest produce
Volunteer daily from 8:30-10:30 AM
Contact Kris Schweitzer at schweitzer@yahoo.com
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Shiloh Field Community Garden
Mon, Thurs & Sat from 8-10 AM
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Grace Like Rain
Volunteer for childcare / delivery of meals
www.gracelikerainministries.org/signup/volunteer-opportunities/
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Explorium Children's Museum
Thurs-Sat from 9:30 AM - 2 PM
Contact Kaitlynn at kaitlynn@exploriumdenton.org
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ARISE Special Needs Ministry
Helping out with events at Irving Bible Church
Contact Shannon Pugh at spugh@irvingbible.org
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Ranch Hands Rescue (RHR)
Human and animal sanctuary
Always open to volunteers any time of the week, weeding, organizing, cleaning up the property
Contact: landon@ranchandrescue.org
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City of Denton Animal Shelter
Donating 3 items to shelter from their wishlist OR volunteering as dog exercisers/socializers, lobby greeters, laundry attendants, or photographers
There is an orientation that you must attend.
www.cityofdenton.com/en-us/government/departments/animal-services/volunteer
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The Art Room in Denton
Help support artists' creative endeavors & support mental health within our community.
There is training you will need to do beforehand.
www.theartroomdenton.org/volunteer​
**This list is subject to change--there may be events added or cancelled**
Our Daily Bread
* 1 Service Point per two hours
Ongoing volunteer opportunities
300 W. Oak St., Suite 100 in downtown Denton, TX.
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Must go to the Our Daily Bread website to see volunteer times slots and responsibilities. Must complete a volunteer training/orientation.
https://www.ourdailybreaddenton.org
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Monsignor King Homeless Shelter - Volunteering
New Volunteers must contact Debbie by phone or email and meet with her to fill out the volunteer paperwork/tour the facility prior to signing up.
http://www.kingoutreachcenter.com/volunteers/
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300 S. Woodrow Ln, Denton, TX 76205
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Days to volunteer are always Monday evenings, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings:
Monday: 1st shift: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2nd shift 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Tuesday: 3rd shift: 1:00 a.m. - 5:00 a.m. 4th shift: 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 1st shift: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2nd shift 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Wed: 3rd shift: 1:00 - 5:00 a.m. 4th shift: 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. 1st shift: 6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 2nd shift: 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m.
Thursday: 3rd shift: 1:00 a.m - 5:00 a.m. 4th shift 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m.
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If volunteering, you must take a picture of your name on the sign in sheet at Monsignor King and email it to Krista.
