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Temp fosters keep dogs 1 - 14 days, and long term fosters provide a home until adoption. Foster applications can be... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161650" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161315" target="_blank">Choice Hospice Companions Needed!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>--> <p>Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161315" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161316" target="_blank">Choice Hospice Office Help Needed!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>--> <p>Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. 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Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... Read More »
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Scammers and fraudsters often target older adults, putting their financial security, retirement and personal…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000007AFcrIAG" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> <li class="item"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">AARP Texas Legislative Advocacy Volunteer</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | AARP Texas <p>In preparation for the 2025 legislative session, we are recruiting volunteers with interest and expertise in healthcare, utilities, housing, and infrastructure policy. AARP Texas is also seeking volunteers with lived experience as family caregivers…. <a class="item-readmore" href="https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/job-details/?jobId=a1oUv000006wsHVIAY" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div> <a href="/panhandle-tx/aarp-volunteering/" class="btn" title="More AARP Volunteer Opportunities">More AARP Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"><div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2> Volunteer News</h2> </header> <ul class="list mb-0"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <div class="row"> <div class="col-sm-3"> <div class="image"> <a href="/news/aarp-texas-is-seeking-advocacy-volunteers-tx-2024-11-12.html"> <img class="object-fit" data-object-fit src="https://aarp-states.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/543e52a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/3691x2373+0+383/resize/420x270!/quality/90/?url=http%3A%2F%2Faarp-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fstates%2Fe6%2Fd1%2Fd991321d4c44bc3ff5e5c6b15c1d%2Fvolunteers-at-texas-capitol.jpg" alt="AARP Texas is Seeking Advocacy Volunteers"> </a> </div> </div> <div class="col-sm-9"> <h3 class="title"><a href="/news/aarp-texas-is-seeking-advocacy-volunteers-tx-2024-11-12.html">AARP Texas is Seeking Advocacy Volunteers</a></h3> <p>Volunteers are central to AARP Texas' efforts to bring positive change to the lives of older Texans and their families.… <a class="item-readmore" href="/news/aarp-texas-is-seeking-advocacy-volunteers-tx-2024-11-12.html">Read More »</a></p> </div> </div> </li> </ul> <div><a href="/panhandle-tx\happenings\volunteering\" class="btn" >See More Volunteer News <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a></div> </div> </div><div class="module clearfix"> <div class="ar-listing module-spacer"> <header class="clearfix"> <h2>Community Volunteer Opportunities</h2> <h3>Create the Good ®</h3> </header> <ul class="list"> <li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161650" target="_blank">Temporary Dog Foster</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Carolina Dogs Matter <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> July 22, 2024</p>--> <p>Foster dog homes needed for at-risk dogs, particularly in the Houston TX area. Temp fosters keep dogs 1 - 14 days, and long term fosters provide a home until adoption. Foster applications can be... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161650" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161315" target="_blank">Choice Hospice Companions Needed!</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>--> <p>Choice Hospice is dedicated to providing compassionate end-of-life care to patients and their families. 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As a hospice care provider, we emphasize dignity, respect, and comfort during the most... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161316" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li><li class="item" data-pageindex="1"> <h4 class="title"><a href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161317" target="_blank">Choice Hospice Internship Program</a></h4> <b>Ongoing</b> | Choice Hospice Volunteer Department <!--<p class="date grey vspacing small"><b>Posting Date:</b> June 27, 2024</p>--> <p>Interning with Choice Hospice presents a remarkable chance to make a tangible difference in the lives of elderly patients and their families, while also offering diverse internship opportunities in... <a class="item-readmore" href="https://createthegood.aarp.org/opportunity-details.161317" target="_blank">Read More »</a></p> </li> </ul> <div style="padding: 10px 0px 1px;"> <p> <a href="https://createthegood.org/volunteer-search?postal_code=79068&intcmp=SNG-LNK-AARPLOCAL-VOLCTG-20140805-PANHANDLE-TX" class="btn" title="More Volunteer Opportunities">More Volunteer Opportunities <span class="icon-arrow_right"></span></a> </p> </div> </div> </div></div> <div class="col-md-4 right-rail thin-rhs"><div class="module clearfix"><!-- volunteering page --> <!-- deleted but saved in modules --> <div style="margin:15px 0;"><iframe name="brightcove-player" title="Volunteering" src='//players.brightcove.net/3772599298001/ryhhcDoG_default/index.html?videoId=6307367719112' allowfullscreen frameborder=0 width="100%" height="300px"></iframe> <p>When you join our inclusive family of volunteers, we’ll provide all of the training and support you need to make a difference, make new connections and have fun at the same time.</p> </div> <div aria-hidden="true" class="aarpe-ad-wrapper"> <div class="aarpe-ad en clearfix" id="300x250_53475" data-adsize="300x250"> <script type="text/javascript"> if(typeof AARP.ads !== 'undefined'){ AARP.ads.slots({ id:'300x250_53475', size:'300x250'}); 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