Whether you have to volunteer for school or you just want to do it just for fun, Jackson has numerous places to donate your time, money and knowledge. Take a few moments and read to find out what types of volunteering opportunities best suit your interests and needs.
Mississippi Museum of Art
380 South Lamar St.
Services needed: complete volunteer enrichment sessions, giving tours, greeting visitors, distributing materials
Contact: Ivy Alley, Curator of Education at 601-960-1515 or e-mail [e-mail missing]
Jackson Zoo
2918 Capitol St.
http://www.jacksonzoo.org
Services needed: event volunteers, activities facilitators, assist with animal care in the discovery zoo, assist camp instructors in all ZooCamp activities. Ages 12-17 for Jr. Docents/CIT
Contact: Jackson Zoo EdZOOcation Department at 601-352-2586 or e-mail [e-mail missing]
Community Animal Rescue and Adoption (CARA)
960 N. Flag Chapel Road
http://www.carams.org
Services needed: Picking up and delivering pet food, transporting dogs for grooming, special event volunteers, office volunteers, animal care volunteers (cleaning kennels, washing food bowls, mopping floors, etc.)
Contact: Janet Madden at 601-922-7575 or e-mail [e-mail missing]
Habitat for Humanity
http://www.habitatjackson.org
Services needed: construction on Saturdays for groups or individuals include tasks like putting walls, nailing boards and painting
Contact: Lauren Dove, volunteer coordinator at 601-353-6060 ext. 202 or [e-mail missing]
The Nature Conservancy
964 W. Jefferson St.
Services needed: leading field trips, manning booths at environmental festivals and celebrations, helping to conserve Mississippi's natural resources
Contact: Kathy Costello (ext.107) or Susan Hollinsworth (ext. 102) at 601-713-3355
The Youth United Way
Volunteer Resource Center
843 North President St.
Services needed: Students ages 13 to 24 spend at least 40 hours over a six-week period at local non-profit organizations (volunteer opportunities made by appointment only)
Student Opportunities: Youth Advisory Council, Student Volunteer Program, Youth United Way Campaign Cabinet
Contact: Miisha Lowe at 601-948-4725 or e-mail [e-mail missing]
Boys and Girls Club of Central Mississippi
multiple locations
http://www.bgccm.net
Services needed: homework tutoring, arts and crafts workers, sports activities, guest speakers and more
Contact: Randal Gray at 601-969-7088, ext.23 or e-mail [e-mail missing]
If your summer volunteering agenda doesn't fit any of our recommendations, there are many others available in the city. Visit http://www.jackpedia.com for more ideas and to add your suggestions.
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