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Share Your Time & Talent

SHARE

YOUR TIME & TALENT

To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Paula Brown at pbrown@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

The secret of living is giving. – Tony Robbins

LIFE Senior Services Holiday Project

LIFE Senior Services is seeking volunteers to help with the 2021 Holiday Project which provides gifts and stockings for more than 500 seniors in LIFE’s case management program. Volunteers are needed to assist with checking in gifts and other donations for seniors in need from October 25 through November 5. Also, gift wrappers will be needed for three Saturdays – November 13, December 4 and December 11 – from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information or to sign up, contact Volunteer Coordinator Jennifer Thompson at (918) 664-9000, ext. 1225 or email jthompson@LIFEseniorservices.org.

American Therapeutic

Riding Center

The American Therapeutic Riding Center (ATRC) provides a place where individuals with physical, cognitive or emotional challenges can enjoy therapeutic horseback riding year-round. Located in Sand Springs, ATRC needs volunteers to be side walkers and assist the certified staff. Volunteers must be able to walk in 30-minute sessions in an indoor or outdoor arena, alongside a horse and an instructor. Training required. Contact Denise Ward at deniseatrc@gmail.com or (918) 246-9450.

Clarehouse

Clarehouse provides a loving home, quality endof-life care and access to hospice services. Welcome Desk volunteers provide a warm, welcoming presence when families and guests come through the front doors. They answer the phone, accept donations and provide a comforting presence. Care Assistant volunteers provide direct, hands-on care to their guests alongside a nurse and caregiver on the floor. They help with tasks including patient comfort, as well as cooking and cleaning. If you are interested in either position, please contact Support Services Director Brady Beard at bbeard@clarehouse.org or (918) 893-6150.

Oxley Nature Center

Oxley Nature Center’s mission is to Inspire the Wonder! As an 800-acre preserve with a variety of programs to offer, they have a wide array of volunteer opportunities available. There are opportunities in trail clean-up and litter patrol, visitor center hosts and tending to the pollinator garden. It takes all hands to make the ecosystem work, so any amount of volunteer time is appreciated. Please call or email to sign up for volunteer hours or to request more information. Contact aorban@cityoftulsa.org or call (918) 596-9054.

For more information about these volunteer opportunities, call LIFE's Volunteer program at (918) 664-9000.