Volunteer

Serve United

Each spring, the United Way of Smith County hosts the Serve United event to mobilize our community to action all across the Tyler and Smith County community. Bring your friends, families, and co-workers and sign up to volunteer your time and talents!

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Partner Nonprofit Volunteer Opportunities

Our partners need regular, dependable volunteers to run smoothly. Commitments vary from one-time to weekly or monthly. If you are interested in the opportunities with our partners, please find the opportunity types and contact information below.

Habitat for Humanity of Smith County

822 W Front St, 75702
Phone: (903) 595-6630
Contact: https://smithcountyhabitat.org/contact/
Volunteers help build homes and paint the exterior of our Re-Habitat homes and can lend their expertise on committees. We aim to help you find a volunteer job that suits your skills, interests, and schedule. You can volunteer regularly, for a one-time project, or drop in as you’re available. We welcome you to volunteer as an individual or with a group.
https://smithcountyhabitat.org/volunteer/

PATH (People Attempting to Help)

402 W Front St, 75702
Phone: 903-597-PATH (7284)
Email: info@pathhelps.org
PATH offers volunteer opportunities for compassionate individuals who want to make a difference. Volunteers may serve in reception, pantry, casework, or community housing support, helping clients and residents with care and respect. Most roles are open to those 16 and older. A commitment of one five-hour shift per week is encouraged. A background check is required for all volunteers.
https://www.pathhelps.org/getinvolved/

Smith County 4-H

1517 W Front St #116, 75702
Phone: (903) 590-2980
Adult mentors to 4-H youth, lead local clubs, and run events. No experience necessary. You must be at least 18 years old and pass a criminal background check. You decide the level of involvement that fits your skills and schedule, such as: Lead community clubs, school-based or after-school programs and camp settings, chaperone, board member, event judge or camp counselor.

Christian Women’s Job Corps

310 W Ferguson St, 75702
Phone: (903) 592-4693
Email: info@cwjctyler.org
Jobs for Life Teacher/Assistant: teaches established curriculum – students create career plan and overcome barriers. Computer Teacher/Assistant: teaches Microsoft Office. Receptionist: answers phones and welcomes guests. Employment Coach: assists students with resumes and online job applications. Kitchen Angel: prepares and serves lunch for students. Journey Partner: Christian mentor who supports students.
https://cwjctyler.org/application-for-volunteer-service/

CASA for Kids of East Texas

3616 Westway St, Tyler, 75703
Phone: 903-597-7725
Email: info@casaforkidsofet.org
CASA volunteers are specially trained to represent the best interests of children involved in the child welfare system. Volunteers check on placement safety, identify children’s needs, and report factual information and recommendations to the judge. Schedules are flexible. Volunteers must be 21, able to pass a criminal background check.
https://casaforkidsofet.org/how-to-help/become-casa-volunteer/

Bethesda Health Clinic

409 W. Ferguson St., 75702
Phone: (903) 596-8353
Email: ahoppers@bethesdaclinic.org
Clinic volunteer applicants must be 18 years or older, willing to commit to 6 consecutive months of service, and able to work 4 hours per week. Hangers of Hope volunteer applicants must be 16 years of age or older unless accompanied by a chaperone who is also a volunteer.
https://bethesdaclinic.org/volunteer/

East Texas Crisis Center

2401 Hughey Dr.,75701
Phone: (903) 509-2526
Email: info@etcc.org
Volunteers support the East Texas Crisis Center through hands-on, short-term, and as-needed projects. Opportunities may include organizing the client closet, assisting with special events, preparing donation items, and helping with other tasks that support daily operations. Volunteer opportunities that involve direct interaction with clients will require additional training.
https://www.etcc.org/give-help/volunteer/

East Texas Food Bank

3201 Robertson Rd, 75701
Phone: 903.597.3663
Email: communications@easttexasfoodbank.org
One-time or recurring single and group volunteers at the East Texas Food Bank, Resource Centers in Lufkin, Longview, Texarkana, and Tyler, or with our mobile community produce distributions throughout our service area.
www.EastTexasFoodBank.org/volunteer

PAVE East Texas

1530 SSW Loop 323, Rm 120, 75701
Phone: (903) 533-0330
Email: info@paveetx.org
Volunteers are tutors who help students with basic literacy, Math, ESL, and GED preparation. Volunteers help with conversational English for ESL students. Others help with one of our special events or book programs.
https://www.paveetx.org/volunteer

Meals on Wheels Ministry

3001 Robertson Rd, 75701
Phone: (903) 593-7385
Email: mow@mowmet.org
All it takes is an hour to change the life of an older or disabled person in need! They are business owners, retirees, students, professionals, and moms.
https://www.mealsonwheelsetx.org/volunteer/

American Red Cross: East Texas Chapter

320 E. Reick Rd., Tyler, TX 75703
Phone: 903-581-7981
Email: Karen.holt@redcross.org
Disaster relief volunteers, facility management, health and safety, service to the Armed Forces, and professional specialties like photography, IT, etc.
https://www.redcross.org/local/texas/north-texas/volunteer.html