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FeedVolunteer Opportunities in the OKC Metro Area for Families & Kids
Volunteering as a family is an excellent way to spend time together, benefit the community and teach your children about the importance of giving to others and lending a hand. When the spirit of helping and giving moves your family, check with any of these local non-profts for more information about getting involved.
Animals and Animal Shelters
Best Friends of Pets
629-6795, BestFriendsOKC.org/Volunteer.htm
Help with pet adoption, education programs, special events, PetFinder, office and clerical and. Volunteers must be at least 16.
Central Oklahoma Human Society
7500 N Western, OKC
607-8991, OKHumane.org/Volunteer
Volunteers may assist the adoption center, walking dogs and cleaning cages. For ages 12 and up. Teens 18 and older can assist in handling of animals, surgery preparations, and sterilization of surgery supplies. Help at local events. Teen advisory board and foster program available. Parent must be present with children 12-18.
City Animal Shelter
SE 29th and Bryant
297-3110, OKC.gov/AnimalWelfare/
Walk dogs, play with cats and help with shelter activities. No experience necessary. Must be at least 18 years old and pass a background check.
Paws for Life
2424 Old Timbers Drive
Edmond, OK 73034
340-2425 or 348-9009
PawsforLifeInc.com
An organization that works in conjunction with the City of Edmond Animal Shelter. Volunteers bathe, exercise dogs, socialize and play with cats, clean cages and give TLC to each dog and cat. Foster program available. Active in fundraising. Ages 13 and up. Children 13-17 need parent.
Second Chance Animal Sanctuary, Inc.
321-1915, SecondChanceNorman.org
Walk dogs and play with the cats, clean cages and office work. Help at adoption clinics at Petco and Petsmart Also take donations of rags, computer paper, paper towels, laundry detergent and animal toys. Ages 18 and over. 16-17 need parent to help.
Pets and People
350-7387, PetsandPeople.com
Volunteers help with pet adoptions, cleaning cages, walking animals and working at the thrift store. Ages 13 and up. Must fill out a requied parental consent form.
Oklahoma City Zoo
2101 NE 50th St. - OKC
425-0275, OKCZoo.com
Volunteer opportunities include Zoo Ambassador, special events, animal area, and horticulture. For ages 18 and up. IMPORTANT NOTE: Call for the latest volunteer interview session. Volunteers will help with plants and animals.
Coffee Creek Riding Center for the Handicapped
340-8377, Coffeecreek.org
Help children with a wide range of disabilities with riding lessons. Monday–Friday, 2 hours one day a week. Multiple opportunities for 13 and up.
Homeless Shelters
Grace Rescue Mission
2205 Exchange Ave. OKC
232-5756
Kitchen work and other activities as needed. Ages 15 and up.
Food Pantries
Hope Center
7 N. Broadway Edmond
348-1340
Help with stocking and sorting groceries, process orders, sort clothing and household items, greet clients and help process applicants. Ages 15 and up. 10-14 with parent.
Regional Food Bank
3355 S. Purdue
604-7110, RegionalFoodBank.org
Sort food, pack bags for Senior citizens and children, sort bread or work in a green house or garden. 8 years old and up.
Feed the Children
4529 Enterprise Place, OKC
949-5168
Help prepare food and personal hygiene boxes that are sent to children and families across the U.S. For 12 and up. Great for groups.
Senior Citizen Centers
Heartland Hospice
2212 NW 50th, OKC
848-3305
Friendly visiting, sitting, run errands, and community services. Age 18 and up.
Carter Healthcare and Hospice OKC
947-7705 ext. 107
Jr. Volunteers can help with direct care by providing visitations, baking, and reading. Ages 13 and up with parent.
Park Activities and Clean-up
Adopt-A-Park
For church, scouting or volunteer groups.
For more information on how to participate in the clean-up program, contact OKC Beautiful at 525-8822.
Will Rogers Horticulture Gardens
3400 NW 36th Street - OKC
943-0827
School, church and homeschool group projects available through out the year. Adult opportunities available stroll patrol in the garden and once a month training lab that help in the garden.
Edmond Parks and Recreation Department
359-4630
Helping people of all ages in our community experience the positive benefits of recreation. Ages 13 and up. Call or email to volunteer.
Martin Park Nature Center
5000 West Memorial Road - OKC
755-0676
Volunteer opportunities include planting wildflower seeds, cleaning park grounds, helping with the animals, trimming trees, leading story time and helping with craft projects. Children 9 years old and up with parent.
Clubs
Camp Fire
3309 E Hefner Rd. OKC
478-5646, campfireusa-ok.org
Adults club leaders, one time opportunities through out the year, teens in action program meets once a month, individual clubs or even at the camp.
Girl Scouts of Western Oklahoma
528-3535, GSWestOK.org
Members enjoy camps, group activities, and community involvement. Adult volunteers help with troops, outdoor activities, selling cookies, in the schools and community. Applications available online.
Other Volunteer Opportunities
HUGS Project
7000 Crossroad Blvd. Suite 1048
651-8359, Groups.Yahoo.com/Group/TheHugsProject
Help fill care packages to troops, make hats, goody bags and cooling ties. For teens and up.
Infant Crisis Services
4224 N Lincoln Blvd
528-3663, InfantCrisis.org
Client interviews, food pantry, clothing room, playroom greeters, and special events. Ages 13 and up.
Metropolitan Library System
606-3838
Adult volunteers needed for the Come Read with Me Program. Go into schools and read with children once a week. Need committed volunteers.
YMCA
500 N. Broadway Suite 500 OKC
297-7700
Opportunities available throughout the year. For adults.
Habitat for Humanity
1025 N. Broadway, OKC
232-4828, CentralOklahomaHabitat.org
Help construction and maintenance on homes being built. Visit site for more information on helping. For ages 16 and up.
March of Dimes
5100 N. Brookline, Suite 270 OKC
415-1266, MarchofDimes.com/Oklahoma
Opportunities include activities and event help through out the year. Families can volunteer or individuals.
Sam Noble Oklahoma Museum of Natural History
2401 Chautauqua Ave., Norman
405-325-1652, snomnh.ou.edu/volunteer
There are a variety of opportunities available at Sam Noble, including being gallery docents, information desk volunteers and Discovery Room volunteers. Volunteers must be 16 or older. Please contact the Volunteer Office or visit their website for training dates and information.
The Children’s Hospital Volunteers program
oumedicine.com
Volunteers provide needed support to families who have a child at the hospital. These first faces help anxious families to find their way during highly stressful times. Their gifts of comfort and direction are truly appreciated. Must be 18 or older and go through an application and interview process. Find details at their website above.
United Way Volunteer Center
523-3581, UnitedwayOKC.org/help
Help connects you with volunteer opportunities from agencies all over Oklahoma.
Community Hospital Auxiliary , Inc.
3100 SW 89th Street, OKC
602-8296, Communityhospitalokc.com
Volunteers make a difference in the lives of many by providing information desk support, hospitality cart service, and escorting lost patients and visitors to their destination on campus. For adults only. Applicants go through application and interview process.
Harn Homestead & Museum
1721 N. Lincoln Blvd, OKC
235-4058
For summer programs, the Harn seeks teens ages 16 and up, as well as adults to help with school field trip programming (Tuesdays-Fridays, 10am-1:30pm). Field trip volunteers assist with school programs, the Land Run program, and the tourist program.
Center for Children and Families (CCFI)
364-1420, ccfinorman.org/get-involved/volunteer/
A wide variety of volunteer opportunities from leading a weekly activity to providing administrative support. Download and fill out a volunteer form.
Websites for more info on volunteer opportunities:
VolunteerMatch.org
ChristianVolunteering.org
OklahomaHomeschool.com
HealthCareVolunteer.com
AnimalShelter.org
Volunteer.gov
