The Texarkana Volunteer Center offers volunteer opportunities in the community and refers prospective volunteers to appropriate agencies and volunteer groups. Potential volunteers should contact Kathey Graves at 870-773-8811.



The Escort Program needs drivers to transport older citizens to the doctor, dentist, grocery store and other necessary errands. Call Joy at 870-773-8811.



Faith, Love and Hope Youth Corp needs adults ages 55 and older for their Across Ages Mentoring Program. Volunteers will mentor youth ages 10-11 for two hours each week in its after-school program. Call Shala Scoggins or Terese Jones at 870-774-0214.



Family Matters (formerly Kid Exchange) needs volunteer to help monitor court-ordered supervised visits. Training will be provided. Call Jen Mugno at 903-793-7988.



Federal Correctional Institution, Religious Services Department, needs volunteers from Islam, Native American, Rastafarian, Eastern Religion and Spanish volunteers to assist with worship services and study groups. Call Mark Reed, volunteer coordinator at 903-838-4587 ext 239.



First Choice Pregnancy Center needs volunteers as client counselors, abortion recovery counselors, office workers, housecleaners, parenting teachers, Mommy Store workers, male teachers and men to help with security and handy-work. Call Director Kim Banks at 903-792-5735.

Habitat for Humanity of Texarkana needs a coordinator and individuals to serve on the board of directors and various committes such as, Family Selection, Family Nurturing, Fundraising, Construction, Committees, etc.). Call 903-832-1746 or visit http://local.habitat.org/texarkanausa.



Heritage Plaza Nursing & Rehabilitation Center need volunteers to call Bingo, help with arts and crafts and paint fingernails. Call Roxanne Miller at 903-792-6700.



Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters (HIPPY) needs volunteers to assist with filing, typing, storing and competing curriculum inventory. Call 870-772-3055, or page 1-800-264-9606 Pin 3108, or e-mail swadchippy46@cableone.net.



Hospice of Texarkana/Hospice of Hope needs volunteers to spend time with terminally ill patients. All volunteers are trained. Hospice accepts patients who live within 50 miles of Texarkana in Texas and Arkansas and needs volunteers in each community. Training will be offered from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 11, 18 and 25. Call Sarah Williams at 903-794-4263 or 1-800-871-4263.



Main Street Texarkana needs volunteers to serve in promotion, organization, design and economic restructuring for the preservation of the historic district and revitalization of Downtown Texarkana. Call 870-774-2120 or log on to www.godowntown.org.



Make-A-Wish Foundation needs volunteers in Bowie, Cass and Red River Counties to help with public speaking, fundraising, special events, resource development and wish granting. Call Billie Milner at 903-597-9474 or go online at www.northtexaswish.org.



Medicalodge Nursing and Rehab, 1621 E 42nd, needs volunteers to assist with parties, games, reading and other activities for the residents. Call 870-774-3581.



Museum of Regional History needs a front desk receptionist from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturdays. Call Melissa Nesbitt at 903-793-4831.



Oaks Assisted Living needs volunteers to play games and spend time with retirees. Call 903-838-5001.