Volunteer Opportunities in Enid
(Last updated September 2020) If you need volunteers please send your info to buzz@enidbuzz.com and I'll get you added to the list. Also send me updated information and corrections. Some contacts and contact information may have changed.
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The Commons
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301 S. Oakwood Rd
The Commons-Enid’s Non-profit, faith-based complete retirement community is looking for positive, encouraging, happy, compassionate, willing people to serve as a Commons’ Volunteer. They have many opportunities that only take 2-4 hours a month! For more info or to volunteer, please contact: Jeff Jackson, Community Relations at The Commons: jjackson@thecommons-umrc.com or (405) 712-0575. You can help with many activities (arts, crafts, games, etc.), resident companionship or in the office.
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4RKids Foundation
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710 Overland Trail - 580-540-8929
We exist in association with 4RKids Foundation supporting children and adults with developmental disabilities and proceeds from our sales benefit the efforts of this foundation.
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Wheatheart Nutrition Project Enid
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Wheatheart Nutrition Project Enid location is in DESPERATE need of VOLUNTEER drivers for meal delivery to senior citizens. No hourly wage but you do get paid mileage. Hours are 10 am. to roughly 1130am Monday through Thursday. Please consider becoming a part of this awesome team as we minister to and feed the seniors in our area. For more info please call Samantha Bee at (580) 366-9178.
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Five80 Coffeehouse
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122 E. Randolph
Volunteers needed to run the coffeehouse. All positions and shifts. Please devote a few hours a week to make this a reality. This is a coffeehouse with suggested prices only. Pay more if you can, grab a free cup of coffee if you are in need. Volunteers help keep overhead to a minimum and all profits go into helping the less fortunate.
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Booker T Washington Community Center
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800 S. 5th St - (580) 233-8114
Volunteers used daily.
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Carter Hospice
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They are in need of caring individuals with a heart to serve others and share their time with patients who are terminally ill and facing the last weeks and months of their lives. Many say, "What can I possibly do to help?“ Several citizens of Enid would hopefully be willing to play board or card games, run errands, clean dishes, sweep, read, do crafts, call bingo, play an instrument, bake, write letters or simply be there to listen. Whatever talent or ability they may have can benefit someone! They are looking to build a team of 5-10 volunteers. Contact Chaplain Jereme Sampson: (580) 237-3672 or Email: jsampson@carterhealthcare.com.
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Cimarron Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross
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1023 West Elm, (580) 237-5994
Volunteers needed for: Information Booths, Youth Programs, Armed Forces Emergency Service, Nursing volunteers, Disaster Action Team, Disaster Volunteers, Aquatics Instructors, Case workers. You can also go to www.redcross.org to register.
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Cimarron Council, Inc., Boy Scouts of America
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317 N Grand. (580) 234-3652
Volunteers needed in unlimited areas.
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Denny Price Family YMCA
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415 W Cherokee - (580) 237-4645
Volunteers needed for youth programs and sports coaches.
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CASA Program
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The Fourth Judicial District Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) program needs volunteers. Classes meet at Garfield County CARE Campus, 1002 E. Broadway, Enid. Adults 21 years old or older who have a desire and the time to help abused or neglected children can call the CASA office, (580) 242-1153 or (877) 242-1153, for an application. Following an interview and a background investigation, the volunteer will be trained in family dynamics, needs of children, cultural issues, juvenile law, interview skills and court procedures as well as other topics. Upon completion of the training, the volunteer will be prepared to make recommendations to the court concerning the best interests of a child.
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Enid Habitat for Humanity
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Through volunteer labor and donations of money and materials, Habitat builds simple, decent and affordable houses with the help of the homeowner (partner) families. Phone: (580) 237-0114 or Email: info@habitat.org.
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Enid Kiwanis Club
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The Kiwanis club is a group of people who care about children and want to provide a safe and quality community environment for them to grow up in. If you share these same goals, consider joining our group! Not to mention, we have that darn fun train and carousel at Meadowlake! If you want to volunteer but don’t have time to become a member you will need to get in touch with a member and have your background check done (since you will be working with children). If the check is ok you will be trained and then go on a call list for volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering at the park this summer contact a member of the club.
Objectives: change the world one child and one community at a time. Serve the children of the world. Membership: Businesses are encouraged to sponsor employees as Kiwanis members. Kiwanis meets at noon each Wednesday. Prospective members are invited to attend a noon meeting to include a free mean and program. Contact Jerry Cornwell 484-0313 for more information.
https://www.facebook.com/enidkiwanis/
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Enid Gaslight Theatre
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221 N. Independence - (580) 234-8171
Volunteers needed for: Actors, Stage Hands, Box Office Help, Ushers and lots of other fun jobs.
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Enid Public Schools
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EPS offers many volunteer opportunities - from reading with young children to workroom assistants. Schools are seeking after-school and during-school tutors. Training orientation is provided. Those interested in volunteering in any capacity should contact Enid Public Schools.
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Enid City Parks
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Contact the City of Enid at 580-234-0400 for volunteer opportunities.
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Enter HIS Gates
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Enter HIS Gates is a Christian based Therapeutic Riding Center located in Garber, OK about 1 1/2 miles north of Hwy 412 and about 4 miles east of Hwy 74. Historically a summer camp for youth, we are expanding to include year round riding for anyone who needs physical, mental, emotional, or spiritual healing. Volunteers will need to attend a training session before being able to assist during an Enter His Gates riding session. Call 405-269-6051.
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Hope Outreach Ministries, Inc Thrift Shop
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215 S. Van Buren from 9-5, Monday-Friday
Hope Outreach is looking for a few good Seniors part time and full time to work in the Thrift Store. Flexible hours. Drivers, light furniture repair, customer service.
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IRS
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IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) and the Tax Counseling for the Elderly (TCE) Programs offer free tax help for taxpayers who qualify. VITA volunteers typically help with tax preparation beginning in early February and running through the April tax filing deadline.
People interested in volunteering for VITA may contact the United Way of Enid and Northwest Oklahoma office, 237-0821. More information is available online at the IRS website, http://www.irs.gov/Individuals/Free-Tax-Return-Preparation-for-You-by-Volunteers.
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Junior Welfare League of Enid, OK
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123 W. Grand - (580) 234-0624
The purpose of the Junior Welfare League is to "give aid to less fortunate citizens of our community and to work in harmony with the established civic, professional and welfare organizations." Junior Welfare League was founded in 1930, during the Great Depression, as a community service organization. Today we've grown to maintain two successful businesses - Return Engagement Consignment Store and our Cookbook Office.
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Loaves & Fishes
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701 E. Maine - (580) 540-9830
A non-profit agency responsible for operating a regional Food Resource Center in Enid. The Food Resource Center not only brings the community together to feed those struggling with hunger, but it also promotes healthier eating to its clients. Always needing volunteers. Please call to set up a time to discuss.
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Mercy House & Forgotten Ministries
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1714 S. 4th
Jeremiah Herrian, center director, wants everyone to know they are grateful to God and the community for making this happen. The shelter currently has bunk beds for 50 residents. Various individuals and groups in the community donated pillows, sheets and blankets. Forgotten Ministries plans to keep the center open nightly during the colder months, but in March will only open in case of severe weather. Mercy House has a complete kitchen area and will provide food for those staying at the center as well as a laundry facility. If you would like to volunteer for the shelter, there is a place to sign up at http://vols.pt/FAMFQM. If you are still wondering how you can help the ministry right now, they are in need of teen and children’s Bibles. You can take your donations to the FM Center located 1714 S. 4th Street.
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NW Oklahoma Blood Insitute
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301 E. Cherokee - (580) 233-9323
Northwest Oklahoma Blood Institute is seeking donors and volunteers. People with Type O positive or O negative blood are needed. Volunteers are need to sign in donors, answer phones and work blood drives.
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LTCA-ENID, Area Agency on Aging
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202 W. Broadway, Suite A - (580) 237-2236
Did you know 60% of nursing home residents have no visitors at all? A weekly visit from a friend could help these folks have a much more satisfying life. This is a plea for readers to (at least) visit someone in a nursing home or consider becoming an Ombudsman volunteer.
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Oklahoma Dept of Human Services Area I Foster Grandparent
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Program helps children either one-on-one or in small groups to improve their pysical, mental, social and academic skills. Volunteers help children achieve their school goals. Volunteers can serve 15-40 hours a week in schools, Head Start programs and child development centers. You can receive a stipend of $2.65 an hour, accident and liability insurance, meals while serving, reimbursement for transportation and monthly training. Call Susie Daniels, (580) 548-8900.
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Our Daily Bread
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Open 5 days a week to offer meals for those who need it. Lunch begins at 10:30 am. Volunteers needed to help prepare, serve and clean up after lunch. Can you give 1 or 2 hours one day a week to feed the hungry? Call 580-242-5718 between 7 am and 3 pm.
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Pumpkin Patch Kidz Respite Program
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Pumpkin Patch Kidz serves special-needs children and their siblings ages six months to 12 and is free of charge. The program meets 6-9 p.m. the third Friday of each month at Christ United Methodist Church, 2418 W. Randolph Enid, OK. For information or to volunteer or donate, contact Carissa Rainey at (580) 603-0754 or email ppatchkidz@gmail.com.
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Ross HealthCare Hospice of Enid
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427 E. Cherokee, (580) 213-3333
Make a difference helping others who are facing end-of-life issues. Training is provided. Volunteers needed for: Office help • Respite for a Caregiver • Run errands • Provide transportation. Read to a patient • Light Housekeeping • Garden care • Companionship
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Retired Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of Enid
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Enid RSVP Mobile Meals needs your help! Volunteering for Enid Mobile Meals is a great way to make a huge impact in a short amount of time. By delivering meals you bring nutritious food and a friendly visit to our home and it’s a great volunteer opportunity for families, teams of employees, and church groups as well. Sign up today and find out how easy and rewarding it is to bring nutrition and independence to your neighbors! RSVP, 233-5914 or email: enidrsvp@sbcglobal.net. 602 S. Van Buren. Learn more at www.enidbuzz.com/enid-rsvp/.
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Salvation Army of Enid
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The Salvation Army is seeking volunteers to assist with it's annual Christmas cheer programs. Volunteers are needed to ring those familiar bells in from of local businesses. It can be a lot of fun being a part of this 110 year tradition. The bell ringing starts in November and ends in December. What a great opportunity for an individual or a group. Volunteers are also needed to man the Angel trees and Spruce Up A Life tree. Volunteers are needed to assist donors in choosing an angel or adopting a family. For information on how you can help please call: 580-237-1910.
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SPCA
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1116 Overland Trail • (580) 233-1325
Visitors and Volunteers are always welcome.
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Wheatheart Nutrition Project for Senior Citizen
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800 S 5th • (580) 234-6893
Volunteers needed.
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YWCA
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525 S. Quincy • (580) 234-7581.
Volunteers needed in all areas. They encourage you to browse through the different sections of their site (http://www.ywcaenid.com/) to learn about how the YWCA of Enid is making a positive difference in our community. You will see that the YWCA of Enid is so much more than the programs and services that you may already be familiar with. And you never know you might want to get involved yourself and join the hundreds of other dedicated people at The Enid YWCA by becoming a member, donor or a volunteer at one of our annual events!
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The NWOS Psychology Club is always looking for fun events to volunteer for and participate in. They help with food drives, Easter egg hunts, etc. They would really like to get involved more with activities downtown as well (planting flowers? picking up trash?)
Contact: Jessica Blanchard
NWOSU Psychology Club President
Enid Campus: 580-395-0725
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