http://www.volunteermckinney.org Information provided by Volunteer McKinney en-us Copyright 2013 Volunteer McKinney. All Rights Reserved. Mon, 20 May 2013 06:23:33 GMT Truist RSS Generator 1.0 1440 http://www.volunteermckinney.org http://image.volunteersolutions.org/images/cache/000/010/537/354/10537354736.png SHARE! YOUR HEART & HOME McKinney Host Families Needed McKinney HOST FAMILIES and adults - with or without children at home- are needed to SHARE! their heart and home with international high school exchange students for the coming fall semester or school year. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10562620297 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10562620297 Mckinney citizens are rolling up their sleeves to help local nonprofits and their clients. We have projects to fit your interests and abilities, so sign up today! Mon, 01 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10546052119 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10546052119 Fresh new opportunities to serve where you can plug in to McKinney and become one of the reasons McKinney is such a great place to live, work and play! Tue, 04 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10541765356 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10541765356 Check out these featured volunteer opportunities! Fri, 17 Aug 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10538784883 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10538784883 These are some new listings with Volunteer McKinney. Check them out and plug in to help! Tue, 24 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10535166366 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10535166366 The Historic Downtown Plano Association continues the 2009 Special Events Series on October 18th with Taste of Downtown Plano from 12 PM - 6 PM. Activities include Food Samples for Purchase, Wine Tastings, Demonstrations, Vendors, Music, Drinks, and Much More. Tickets will be available for purchase during the event. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10341816785 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10341816785 The SWIM Event is an environmental public education program sponsored by the City of McKinney. We are looking for passionate volunteers who are interested in helping us keep our waterways healthy and clean by participating in the First Annual SWIM Event Saturday July 25, 2009. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10329324712 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10329324712 HOST AN EXCHANGE STUDENT & make a difference in a young person's life! Each year, the SHARE! High School Exchange Program selects and sponsors approximately 750 exchange students, between the ages of 15 and 18 years old, to experience life in the United States by living with American Host Families and attending local public high schools for one semester or a full academic year Tue, 26 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10326376097 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10326376097 Make a Difference right here and right now! Come join hundreds of hikers Take A Hike! For their community at this unique, collaborative fundraiser. Never has so many agencies united to raise funds for their programs. Register online at heardmuseum.org. Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10315940373 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10315940373 Volunteers are needed for the 3rd annual Roundup on the Range Western Festival to be held at Myers Park and Event Center. Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10294285323 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10294285323 Due to an increase of clients, 20 - 30 volunteers are needed to help serve meals for Meals on Wheels. One route has grown so large, it will need to be divided into two thus creating a great volunteer need! Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10261602139 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10261602139 McKinney Main Street is currently seeking volunteers for the Art & Jazz Festival scheduled for June 2 & 3, 2007. This is a great way to get involved and give back to your community. Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10240510464 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10240510464 McKinney Public Library is offering ESL classes to foreign language students. Volunteers 16 and older are needed. Knowledge of a foreign language or previous teaching experience are not requirements. Training will be provided. Wed, 16 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10240141942 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=10240141942 Over 10,000 youth are expected to be in Plano for Labor Day weekend to participate in the 2006 Labor Day Classic. An event of this size, takes hundreds of volunteers to make it run smoothly. The Plano Youth Soccer Association is looking for adults and students to help. Tue, 22 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=22558379 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=22558379 Administrative Assistant. 2 Hours per week. Must be computer literate and able to committ to one day per week. People and phone skills a must. Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17891604 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17891604 Volunteers who are at least 13 years of age can make a valuable contribution this summer by volunteering in the Summer Reading Program on Thursday mornings 10 am to Noon or help with the Storytime programs on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesday mornings. Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17891200 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=17891200 The Geriatric Wellness Center of Collin County has started a new program, "Project Independence," for seniors after they are discharged from Medical Center of McKinney. We're looking for volunteers to become Client Advocates. What is it? * Frail seniors that don't have adequate family/government support after discharge will be identified by Medical Center of McKinney hospital staff * Client Advocate will then provide practical assistance (i.e. errand assistance, etc.) a couple of hours per... Sun, 02 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8714580 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=8714580 Collin County Committee on Aging provides meals for shut-ins throughout the Collin County area. Currently they are in need of volunteers to run McKinney and Anna routes. Because of several shortages, positions were filled by volunteers listed on a waiting list. Now the need is a must! Mon, 11 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=4904085 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=4904085 Volunteers are needed to help with The Holy Family School annual fundraiser Boots and Bowties to be held at Southfork Ranch. The volunteers will be helping with set up for the silent auction from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Thu, 03 Feb 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3642697 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3642697 This McKinney assisted living facility is in need of a volunteer interested in being the volunteer activity director. This volunteer will need to commit to 5-8 hours per week assisting residents in creating activities that will be fun, and recruit volunteers to take part in socializing with the residents. Thu, 20 Jan 2005 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3574482 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=3574482 You want to have fun, see things through new eyes, explore your possibilities and work with children? Then head down to the McKinney Public Library. Volunteers are needed to help with the many different fall storytimes. If you are 13 yrs and older this could be the perfect volunteer job for you! Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=2298587 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=2298587 You can make a difference in the lives of children by acting as a court appointed special advocate for abused and neglected children. Volunteer advocates serve as the court's eyes and help the Judge make an informed, timely decision that will be in the child's best interest. You will find that this volunteer job is rewarding and impacting! Fri, 23 Jul 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=2182682 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=2182682 Come join in all the fun at the 14th annual Forever Free July 4th celebration at the Collin County Youth Barn! Volunteers are needed to help from 5-10 p.m. on July 4. Mon, 14 Jun 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1851438 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1851438 The first Community Partners Meeting of 2004 is scheduled for Tuesday, April 13 from noon-2 p.m. at the Chestnut Square Chapel at 315 So. Chestnut. This meeting is great venue for volunteers and agencies to connect with what's happening in the community. If you are looking for a way to serve, make sure you attend. Fri, 09 Apr 2004 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1238575 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=1238575 Host families-with or without children-are needed to host international teen ambassadors from over 40 differenct countries for the upcoming semester or academic year. Fri, 03 Oct 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164807 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164807 Do you want to learn how to create new and exciting volunteer projects for youth to complete? Do you want to learn how to work on a non-profit board? Do you want to have fun while earning community service hours for school? Are you between the ages of 16 and 20? Do you want to Make It Happen right here in McKinney? Then you're the right person for the new Youth Volunteer Advisory Board! You can impact this community in a big way be joining this exciting new board. Mon, 29 Sep 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164667 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=164667 Your assistance is needed immediately!! The McKinney Library needs your help in the children's fall programing. Volunteers are needed to help with children during story time. You will assist the librarian with name tags, crowd control, crafts and handouts along with rhymes and/or songs. Your assistance is needed on Mondays and Wednesdays 10 AM - 11:15 AM and Tuesdays 10-11:45 AM. Wed, 20 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163868 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163868 Heard Natural Museum is hosting its annual Outdoor Festival on September 13 and September 14. It will be a great day for all that attend. Volunteers will be needed both days to assist in several areas. If you are 16 and above, please contact Heard ASAP! Click on Contact person Beth Embry to contact her immediately! Mon, 11 Aug 2003 00:00:00 GMT http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163705 http://volunteer.truist.com/vmc/volunteer/spotlight/one.aspx?item_id=163705