Mission Statement:  To reduce drug and alcohol abuse and its stigma

by providing guidance, education and services to children, adults and families.

Information and Referral Assistant
The I & R Assistant works with staff to provide assistance answering the incoming calls and other duties to include:
assembling new client files, filing, copying, pulling client files to be closed, closing client files and preparing for storage

Days needed:

Thursdays and Fridays in 2 to 4 hour shifts

Education, Intervention, and Prevention
Assist staff with:  Health fairs, puppet shows, grade pre- and post-tests, co-facilitate groups, Red Ribbon Week, Camp L4 (donation drives).

Days needed:

Health Fairs and Puppet Shows – as needed
Grade pre- and post-test - Monday-Friday in 2 to 4 hour shifts
Co-facilitate groups – Tuesday and Wednesday evening
Red Ribbon Week (Drug Prevention Week) – October
Camp L4 – 3 times a year (donation drives)

Building Maintenance
Handyman services, painting, plumbing, electrician, window washing, storage unit, pick up and deliver heavy donated items.

Days needed: 

On-call basis or planned for a group service project

Development and Special Events
Prepare for and participate in Special Events such as Annual Golf Tournament, Stars in Recovery, Thanksgiving Baskets, Adopt-a-Family, Gift wrapping, Family Day, and donation drives,
Serve on Special Events committees

Needed:  Most of these events are short-term commitments and time-of-year specific. 

For further information or to inquire about receiving a volunteer packet, contact Shelley Vanlaningham at 817-332-6329, ext. 216 or email at s.vanlaningham@recoverycouncil.org.