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Student Volunteers
Civic Engagement & Volunteering
Learning boldly and living to inspire doesn’t wait until graduation – it’s an everyday experience at TLU.
Transformation Happens Through Relationships
Our students are empowered to collaborate for positive social change, both as local leaders and global citizens.
Working to make a difference in one's own community not only enriches the lives of those who participate, it's a way to network and make lasting connections. Most importantly, it's a way to change the quality of life for people in your community.
At TLU, faculty and staff work with the Center For Servant Leadership to design service and civic engagement projects to invigorate learning about community, personal civic identity, and the strengths of both academic and community knowledge. All questions can be directed to volunteer@tlu.edu.
We understand that COVID-19 has made it difficult for some students and community members to volunteer as they normally would, so TLU CSL has compiled a list of opportunities that can be done remotely.
Ongoing Opportunities
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Civic Engagement Courses
At TLU, our general education curriculum requires all students to take three courses that have been designated as an Engaged Citizenship (Z) competency. Examples of these types of classes include:
Science Education & Social Justice
What does social justice have to do with science education? Explore the definitions of social justice and discover how it relates to science education. Students will cover several peer-reviewed articles focusing on the overlap of science education, culture, cultural bias, and equity.
Tutoring Together
Tutor children at Ball Early Childhood Center (3-4 years old) and Jefferson Elementary School (K-5th grades) to help them master skills, and be better prepared for their futures. Have fun and make a difference in the life of a child.
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Student Organizations
National Society Of Leadership & Success
The NSLS is the nation's largest leadership honor society. Students are selected by their college for membership based on either academic standing or leadership potential. Candidacy is a nationally recognized achievement of honorable distinction.
In 2019, TLU was named Chapter of The Year out of 655 organizations nationwide for the impact they have had upon both its members and the community. This prestigious award is received by the chapter that continuously demonstrates excellent leadership to its members, campus, and community.
The TLU chapter formed on campus in 2016, and since then, the group has had 453 students sign up and 301 students have been inducted into the program, meaning they have completed the four requirements to be officially welcomed into the NSLS. Requirements include attending Orientation, Leadership Training Day, three Speaker Broadcasts, and three Success Networking team meetings.
TLU NSLS Staff Advisors are Dean of Student Affairs Kyle Wych and Associate VP of Student Affairs Malikah Pitts Harvey.
Service Through Music
In the fall of 2012, Dan Cohen, executive director of Music and Memory, shared his documentary with the TLU community during a music symposium hosted by the TLU School of Music. That started a conversation among the students and turned into a campaign spearheaded by Service Through Music (STM)—an organization seeking to enrich the lives of others by incorporating musical performances and music technology into local nursing homes.Through STM's fundraising efforts, they have been able to partner with Guadalupe Valley Nursing Center and Windsor Nursing Home in Seguin to equip residents with iPods, headphones, chargers, and iTunes gift cards.
Each resident of the memory unit, which focuses on patients with Alzheimer’s and dementia, has his or her own iPod and a playlist of music featuring their personal favorites. This way, they can listen to music year-round without waiting for an outside group to come perform.
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Annual Service Days
Since 2006, TLU has hosted two annual service days: H.O.T. Dogs (fall) and Day of The Dogs (spring). Typically, more than 300 students volunteer, along with faculty and staff, where they go out into the Seguin community and serve with local nonprofits.
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Community Engagement
Long-Term Community Partners
While TLU has many strong ties to local organizations, there are several long-term community partners our campus works with on a regular basis.
Those groups include Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin, Eden Cross, Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity, Seguin ISD, West End Neighborhood Project, Community Forum and MOVE Texas.
CSL Student Leaders
CSL student leaders assist faculty members with civic engagement classes, including communicating with community partners and assisting with tracking student engagement at their service sites.
Additionally, they serve as liaisons between the university and community. Each of the student leaders on the CSL team work our long-term partners in the Seguin community on volunteer recruitment, project logistics, and student reflections. They also support annual events like H.O.T. Dogs Day of Service, Day of the Dogs, Fair Trade Fair, CSL Volunteer Fair, WELCA Ingathering, etc.
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Watoto Project
The TLU Watoto Kickball Tournament will be Sunday, October 24 from 12 - 4pm at the Seguin Softball 4-Plex. To form a team, please email Dr. Rodrick Shao by Wednesday, October 20.
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By The Numbers (2018-2019)
31,763
Co-Curricular Hours Served
75
Civically-Engaged Courses
27
Faculty Teaching Courses
Volunteer In The Community
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Animal Advocacy
GUADALUPE COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY
Email: gchs2adopt@gmail.com
Phone: 830-372-2055
Address: 2484 N. State Hwy 46 Seguin, TX 78155Website: www.gchshumane.com
The Guadalupe County Humane Society is a no-kill animal shelter run almost entirely by volunteers. They are a home for unwanted and misplaced animals, who thrive in giving animals a chance to live.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Help care for the animals (usually in the AM).
- Help with special events, such as Casino Night, Garage Sales, Photos with Santa, etc.
- Working at the front desk of the facility.
GUIDE DOGS OF TEXAS
Email: outreach@guidedogsoftexas.org
Phone: 210-366-4081
Address: 1503 Allena Dr., San Antonio, TX 78213
Website: guidedogsoftexas.org
Guide Dogs of Texas increases freedom, mobility, and independence for Texans who are blind by providing highly trained guide dogs. They are committed to personalized service and lifelong dedication to their clients and their guide dogs.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Puppy Sitting: Watch and care for puppies in training on a needed basis. Socialize and walk the puppies similar to a Puppy Raiser for a short-term commitment.
- Puppy Raising: Rear and socialize puppies from the age of 8 weeks to approximately 16-20 months in the volunteer’s home. The time requirement is 24/7 and the pup does accompany the Volunteer to work or school. This requires a long-term commitment ranging from 3 months to 18 months.
PATRIOT PUPS AND PONIES
Email: saveslaughterboundhorses@gmail.com
Phone: 830-708-1859
Address: 1900 FM-1104 Kingsbury, TX 78638
Website: www.patriotpupsandponies.org
Patriot Pups and Ponies has a mission to rescue abused and neglected horses and dogs, and connect them with Veterans, First Responders, and their families for mutual healing.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Attending to dog kennels and cleaning any necessary animal needs.
- Some other opportunities include socializing animals for adoption, moving or building shelter structures for the animals, etc.
SARA (SOCIETY FOR ANIMAL RESCUE AND ADOPTION)
Email: info@sarasanctuary.org
Phone: 830-401-0280Address: 1050 Rawhide Rd., Seguin, TX 78155
Website: sarasanctuary.org
SARA (Society for Animal Rescue and Adoption) is a nonprofit, no-kill animal shelter and farm sanctuary. SARA leans on the kindness of donations monthly to care for and feed the 600+ animal residents
Volunteer opportunities include:
- There are no paid staff, SARA is in need of volunteers to assist with various shelter-related activities.
- Coordinate an end of semester drive to collect unwanted items for resale in support of the shelter.
SEGUIN ANIMAL SERVICES
Email: tkeene@seguintexas.gov (Tina Keene, Volunteer Coordinator)
Phone: 830-401-2335
Address: 555 Fred Byrd Dr., Seguin, TX 78155Website: www.seguintexas.gov/departments/animal_services
The Seguin Animal Services Facility is owned and operated by the City of Seguin with support from our community. Seguin Animal Services exists to help protect the health, safety and welfare of both people and animals in our community. Their goal is to provide services to the public promptly and with professional precision tempered with compassion for those animals that cannot speak for themselves.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Seguin Animal Services provides public animal services for the City of Seguin and volunteers can work directly or indirectly with animals.
- The shelter is always in need of volunteers to help care for and interact with animals, and also help with facility cleaning and events.
- Several jobs include being a greeter, photographer/videographer, laundry attendant, administrative assistant, etc.
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Basic Necessities (Housing, Food, etc.)
CASA WESLEY (LA TRINIDAD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH)
Email: revnramirez@tlu.edu
Phone: 830-379-1991
Address: 306 E. Gonzalez St. Seguin, TX
Website: m.facebook.com/La-Trinidad-United-Methodist-Church-268285626704562/
Casa Wesley provides free clothes to those in need. Open every other Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Sorting and folding clothes
- Finding clothing donations
- Supporting the English as a Second Language program, citizenship program, and English/Spanish conversation program
GOODWILL OF SEGUIN
Email: N/A
Phone: 210-924-8581
Address: 1431 E Court St., Seguin, TX 78155
Website: www.goodwillsa.org/about-us/volunteer-program
Goodwill Industries is an international nonprofit organization concerned with strengthening families and communities by providing training and job opportunities.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Sorting Legos by color or feature, hanging up clothes, scanning books to list, checking clothes for quality, photographing items, etc.
GUADALUPE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER'S (GRMC) LIFE CARE PROGRAM
Email: ldelatorre@grmedcenter.com (Liliana de la Torre)
Phone: 830-401-7474
Address: 1215 E. Court Street, Seguin, TX
Website: www.grmedcenter.com/life-care-grmc
GRMC's LIFE Care Team walks with patients and families through difficult medical issues on an inpatient and outpatient basis. They provide supportive care to those with chronic illnesses and assist in completing advance directives through a guided conversation about patients' goals of care.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Facilitating discussions with families and patients.
- Completing advance directive forms (such as medical power of attorney and directive to physicians).
GUADALUPE VALLEY HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Email: programs@habitatgv.org (Alex Rojas, Program Assistant)
Phone: Office (830) 401-0422 & Work Cell (830) 865-6585
Address: 256 W Court St. Seguin, TX 78155
Website: habitatgv.orgOur mission: Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity is an ecumenical Christian non-profit housing organization working in partnership with God’s people in need to build modest, decent and affordable houses without interest or profit, thereby witnessing God’s love in action. Seeking to put God’s love into action, Guadalupe Valley Habitat for Humanity brings people together to build homes, communities and hope.
Volunteer Opportunities include:Construction volunteer: We are always looking for construction volunteers at our build site. Whether we are building walls or painting a house, all are welcome! No experience is necessary. All tools & safety materials will be provided. Wear comfortable clothing and close toed shoes you don't mind getting dirty. Email programs@habitatgv.org for more information.
ReStore volunteer: Our ReStore located in downtown Seguin is always looking for volunteers to help out around the store. Email programs@habitatgv.org for more information.MOSAIC COMMUNITY GARDEN (MOSAIC CHURCH)
Email: taylor.mosaic@gmail.com
Phone: N/AAddress: 1201 W. Court St. Seguin, TX
Website: www.facebook.com/MosaicCommunityChurch
Mosaic is a progressive, ecumenical church that seeks to live out the dream of God in all of our relationships. The Mosaic Church has a thriving community garden across the street from TLU campus, as well as a huge labyrinth.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Landscaping of labyrinth area
- Support community garden efforts
MOVE TEXAS
Email: info@movetexas.org
Phone: 210-305-6226
Address: 1023 N Pine St., Bldg 6, San Antonio, TX 78202
Website: movetexas.org
MOVE Texas is a grassroots, nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to building power in underrepresented youth communities through civic engagement, leadership development, and issue advocacy.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Canvassing, tabling, phone banking, block walking, and data entry, all for the purposes of getting young people registered and out to vote.
Email: info@nbfoodbank.org
Phone: 830-327-6000
Address: 1620 S Seguin Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130
Website: nbfoodbank.org
The New Braunfels Food Bank fights hunger and feeds hope through relief services and development programs. They believe that no child should go to bed hungry, adults should not have to choose between a hot meal and utilities, nor a senior sacrifice medical care for the sake of a meal. The New Braunfels Food Bank branch evolved from the San Antonio Food Bank’s client-choice pantry program, The Kitchen Table. Established to accommodate the growing need of hunger in the region, The Kitchen Table has offered nutrition education, benefits assistance, children’s programs, senior programs, financial literacy for years.
Volunteer opportunities include:- Serving in their client choice pantry.
- Helping provide a dignified experience for community shoppers by greeting, stocking shelves, cleaning stores, and loading cars with food.
- Additionally, volunteers can help prepare hot meals in the community kitchen, or harvest produce in their garden.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE FOOD PANTRY
Email: olgseg@satx.rr.com
Phone: 830-379-4338
Address: 409 W Krezdorn St., Seguin, TX
Website: www.seguinolg.com
Our Lady Food Bank receives donated food for distribution to the community. Volunteers usually sort food items into bags at 10:30 a.m. on Mondays.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Supporting the food pantry through donations
- Volunteering time to sort food items into bags
STEVE'S PANTRY
Email: info@grueneumc.org
Phone: 830-625-7200
Address: 2629 E. Common St. New Braunfels, TX
Website: www.grueneumc.org/ministries/steves-pantry
Steve's Pantry provides emergency food, clothing, laundry, and showers to those in need. They are open Monday/Thursday from 3:00-6:00pm and Tuesday/Wednesday from 10:00am-1:00pm. Items can be dropped off at the Pantry during operating hours.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Help with inventory of items
- Donate needed items, such as food, clothing, insect repellant, sunscreen, sleeping bags, laundry pods, dryer sheets, etc.
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Children & Youth
AMERICA READS
Email: rwesterfield@gvec.net (Rhonda Westerfield)
Phone: 830-379-0300Address: N/A
Website: N/A
America Reads connects volunteers with students in the Seguin area elementary schools for one-on-one mentoring to increase student's reading skills and self-confidence.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Reading and mentoring with children in the Seguin area
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF SOUTH TEXAS (COMAL AND GUADALUPE COUNTIES)
Email: info@bigmentor.org
Phone: 830-777-7476Address: 10843 Gulfdale St., San Antonio, TX 78216
Website: www.bigmentor.org/comal-guadalupe-counties
The mission of Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported one-to-one mentoring relationships that change their lives for the better, forever. Volunteers should plan to commit to a mentoring relationship for at least one year, and plan to spend time with their matched mentee approximately one hour per month. Mentors receive training on how to connect with their mentee and all mentors must undergo a successful background check and interview.Volunteer Opportunities include:
- Ongoing mentoring with a matched mentee
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
Email: info@bgcsct.org
Phone: 512-805-3000Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1643, San Marcos, TX 78667
Website: www.bgcsct.org
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of South Central Texas is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.
Volunteer Opportunities include:
- One-on-one mentoring with youth
- Helping with behind-the-scenes logistics
CASA OF CENTRAL TEXAS
Email: info@casacentex.org
Phone: 830-626-2272
Address: 1619 E Common St., Suite 301, New Braunfels, TX 78130Website: www.casacentex.org
CASA of Central Texas serves Guadalupe, Hays, Comal, and Caldwell counties and advocates for abused and neglected children in the court system by recruiting, training, and supporting community volunteers. Their vision is that every child has the right to a safe, nurturing, permanent home. CASA is an acronym meaning "Court Appointed Special Advocates". CASA volunteers are screened, highly trained, and then appointed by judges to represent and advocate for a child's best interests in the child welfare system. Because they're sworn in, CASAs can speak to a variety of people (doctors, foster parents, teachers, etc.) to get an understanding of a child's situation and needs. They report back to the judge who heavily weighs their input when making decisions about a child's life. Sometimes CASAs are the only consistent person in a child's life, so their role is crucial to a child's long-term success.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Assisting in special events like fundraisers and advocate appreciation events.
- Create and implement clothing and school supply drives to benefit their children and families
- Serve as a Court Appointed Special Advocate
CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
Email: cfbcoutreach@aol.com (Pastor Leon Morris)
Phone: 830-534-6202
Address: 926 8th St., Seguin, TX 78155Christian Fellowship Baptist Church is a loving, accepting, community of Christians striving together to bring more disciples to Christ. Every other Wednesday there is a youth gathering in which there is a meal, Bible study, and fun activities for school aged kids.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Supporting weekly youth gatherings
- Mentoring children
COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS (SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS)
Email: info@cissct.org
Phone: 830-620-4247 x.17
Address: 161 S Castell Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130Website: www.cis-sct.org
Communities in Schools is a nonprofit organization that runs stay-in-school services and programming for at-risk youth. Their mission is to surround students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life.Volunteer opportunities include:
- Working with their Mentoring Program
- Helping at the CIS Thrift Store
D.A.R.E. PROGRAM
Email: dare@seguintexas.gov
Phone: 830-401-2386Address: N/A
Website: www.seguintexas.gov/departments/police/d_a_r_e.php
D.A.R.E. stands for Drug Awareness Resistance and Education. The D.A.R.E. officers go into elementary schools and works with students to educate them about drugs, violence, and alcohol.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Teaching the awareness of drugs abuse to school students
- Assist with hosting several events, such as Halloween Safe House, National Night Out, 5K Moonlight Run, Blue Santa, Dare Graduations, Cops & Kids Picnic and the Cinderella Ball
DISCIPLINE ALTERNATIVE SCHOOL AT SAEGERT
Email: agraeber@seguin.k12.tx.us (Amy Graeber, Principal)
Phone: 830-379-1108
Address: 118 N Bowie Street, Seguin, TX 78155
Website: schools.seguin.k12.tx.us/page/111.Home
The Discipline Alternative School at Saegert is a school in Seguin for students who have struggled with disciplinary issues. The students attend the school anywhere from 10 to 35 days.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- help with group mentoring during school days
- life-skills development
GUADALUPE COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER (GCCAC)
Email: cjaecks@gccac.net (Christine Jaecks, Community Outreach Coordinator)
Phone: 830-303-4760
Address: 265 Wetz, Seguin, TX 78155
Website: gccac.net/login
The GCCAC is a nonprofit agency serving children and families when there are allegations of child abuse and neglect, alongside our partners in law enforcement, Child Protective Services, prosecution, CASA, mental health professionals, and medical professionals. The GCCAC offers forensic interviews at the request of law enforcement and Child Protective Services for their investigations of child abuse and neglect. The GCCAC also provides family advocacy and counseling services to children and supportive family members - at no cost to them and continues to educate the community about child abuse and neglect.
- Volunteer opportunities include:
Greeting families and children to welcome them to the center, playing games prior to and after their forensic interview, and making sure they have snacks and feel comfortable at the center - Special events
- Becoming a radKIDS Volunteer to help teach a personal empowerment & safety program to children alongside Certified radKIDS Instructors
SEGUIN MANOR APARTMENTS
Email: seguinmanomgr@prosperahcs.org (Mary Rodriguez)
Phone: 830-303-1553Address: 800 N 123 Bypass, Seguin TX 78155
Website: prosperahcs.org/portfolio-posts/seguin-manor-apartments
Seguin Manor is a low-income housing complex. Seguin Manor has an after-school program for elementary aged children from 3:45 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- help with games and activities in the after-school program
SEGUIN YOUTH SERVICES
Email: seguinyouthservices@yahoo.com
Phone: 830-401-0717
Address: 919 N Guadalupe St., Seguin, TX 78155Website: www.seguinyouthservices.org
Seguin Youth Services is a unique investment in our youth, families, schools, neighborhoods, and community offering comprehensive services to reach academic success. Programs include life skills, tutoring and support, community service, family and parent support, substance abuse resistance, team building, and more.
Volunteer Opportunities include:
- Reading to students
- Serving as ongoing mentors
- Supporting a variety of programs, including welding, wood working, robotics, tutoring, and life skills
WORKFORCE SOLUTIONS ALAMO (WSA) YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (YES)
Email: wioayouth@wsalamo.org
Phone: 830-629-2010 x.2610Address: 1500 E Court St #444, Seguin, TX 78155
Website: www.workforcesolutionsalamo.org
The WIOA Youth Program is for youth age 16-24. They assist youth who have different barriers that have kept them from finishing school and entering the workforce. The barriers they serve are homeless, pregnant/parenting, foster, living with a disability, criminal background, low income.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Tutoring in core subjects of English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies, and Science
- Tutoring for youth trying to obtain their GED
NEW BRAUNFELS CHRISTIAN MINISTRY
Email: dillon.villegas@nbcm.org
Phone: 830-626-7762
Address: 169 S Hickory Ave., New Braunfels, TX 78130
Website: https://nbcm.org/
New Braunfels Christian Ministries works together with families, volunteers and community partners to affirm God-given value and multiply possibilities in our community. Whether it’s walking alongside the next generation and their families at Kids Club or working together with adults at Volunteers in Medicine as they take charge of their health – NBCM is all about showing God’s love. Together we are greater than disease, diagnosis, and circumstance.
Volunteer opportunities include:- Academic tutoring and homework help for 1 hour per week (M/W or T/Th from 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
- Reading or Math support for 1 hour per week (M/W or T/Th from 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
- Food delivery for 1-2 days per week on weekday afternoons
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Community & Culture
SEGUIN MAIN STREET PROGRAM
Email: kkramm@seguintexas.gov
Phone: 830-401-5000
Address: 211 N. River St., Seguin, Texas 78155
Website: www.seguintexas.gov/departments/main_street/about_main_street.php
The Seguin Main Street program is devoted to the revitalization and preservation of the downtown Seguin historic district.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Help with special community events throughout the year
- Internships are also available to students
TEATRO DE ARTES DE JUAN SEGUIN
Email: teatrodeartes@yahoo.com
Phone: 830-401-0232Address: 921 W New Braunfels St., Seguin, TX 78155
Website: www.teatrodeartes.org
Teatro de Artes de Juan Seguin is a nonprofit Mexican American Cultural Arts Center in Seguin, TX that offers Mariachi and Ballet Folklorico classes to youth. They also host a summer arts and agroecology camp, lectures, and holiday events throughout the year. They strive to promote a better understanding of the Mexican American culture by the teaching, study, practice, and performance of the arts.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Assistance with execution of programs and event preparation
- Serve as camp counselors during the summer arts and agro-ecology camp
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Education
EVERYTHING JESUS RANCH
Email: gina@ejranch.com (Gina Tillman-Young)
Phone: 830-491-8557 x.1024
Address: 12061 FM 466 Seguin, TX 78155Website: www.moojesus.com
Everything Jesus Ranch is a Christian community, school, and farm/dairy ranch focused on holistic well-being.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Milking cows in the morning.
- Restaurant help on weekends.
- Farming help (planting, etc).
- Assisting with the school.
GED/ESL ADULT EDUCATION
Email: mnitu@seguin.k12.tx.us (Melissa Nitu)
Phone: 830-379-1220
Address: Seguin ISD Central Office, 1221 E. Kingsbury St., Seguin, TX 78155Website: www.seguin.k12.tx.us/page/adulted.home
The Education Service Center, Region 20’s Adult Education & Literacy Program helps adult learners build a strong foundation of academic skills so that they may fulfill their role as a worker, parent and citizen/community member. Our instructors, instructional aides and supervisors have made a commitment to provide adult learners with the tools to achieve their goals and open a world of opportunities for success in their life.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Assist students during class times (GED M-TH 9 a.m.-12 p.m., M & W 6-9 p.m. and ESL M-TH 9 a.m.-12 p.m. & 6-9 p.m.)
GUADALUPE COUNTY ELECTIONS OFFICE
Email: lisa.hayes@co.guadalupe.tx.us (Lisa Hayes, Elections Administrator)
Phone: 830-303-6363Address: 215 S Milam, Seguin, Texas 78155
Website: www.co.guadalupe.tx.us/elections
The Elections Administration Office provides voter registration and conducts elections for federal, state, county and contracted political entities.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Become a Voter Deputy Registrar (trainings on 2nd Wednesday of each month at 3:00pm; call to register)
- Assist with preparation and execution of elections
- Serve as a poll worker
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Farming & Sustainability
GARDEN OF EATIN’
Email: w.stal104@gmail.com (Wayne Stalsworth)
Phone: 830-379-5046
Address: Corner of Mountain and Travis Streets, Seguin, TX
Website: www.facebook.com/Garden-of-Eatin-Seguin-1448823655423515
Garden of Eatin’ is a Community Garden sponsored by Emanuel's Lutheran Church in Seguin, Texas, at Bowie and Mountain Streets. The Garden is maintained by volunteers from Emanuel's and the community.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- garden maintenance and support, such as planting, watering, harvesting, weeding, etc.
LULAC COMMUNITY GARDEN
Email: ricardo.guerra1950@gmail.com (Ricardo Guerra)
Phone: 830-379-9219
Address: 1502 Eighth St., Seguin, TX 78155
Website: www.facebook.com/Seguin-LULAC-Community-Garden-295245400568121
LULAC Community Garden is a community garden in Seguin, Texas that promotes community involvement and resource conservation, and that provides nutritious food. The Seguin LULAC Foundation community garden is located in central Seguin, Texas and was created to promote resource conservation and sustainability. The garden also demonstrates the farm-to-table concept by making fresh and locally grown fruits and vegetables available to the local neighborhood and community.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- help with gardening-related tasks
- assist with planting, maintenance, watering, harvesting, etc.
MY FATHER'S FARM
Email: myfathersfarm@gmail.com (Pedro Schambon)
Phone: 830-822-0200
Address: 1722 Steffens Rd., Seguin, TX 78155
Website: N/A
My Father’s Farm is a 100% organic farm a few miles from TLU. The farm is located on 52 acres in Seguin, TX. The proceeds support an orphanage in rural Columbia. The farm’s unofficial slogan is “Our veggies don’t do drugs.” MFF currently produces vegetables and herbs for Urban Acres, Greenling, and Wheatsville Co-op, as well as many local restaurants in San Antonio, Houston, and Austin.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Building and upkeep.
- Farming/gardening tasks (planting, harvesting, etc).
- Help with ongoing projects.
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Parenting & Families
GUADALUPE VALLEY FAMILY VIOLENCE SHELTER, INC.
Email: volunteercoord@safeseguin.org
Phone: 830-372-2780Address: Will be given if needed after volunteer screening
Website: www.safeseguin.org
Guadalupe Valley Family Violence Shelter has served survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault for thirty-five years, between Guadalupe, Gonzalez, Karnes and Wilson counties. Offering both residential and non-residential services, GVFVS provides emergency shelter, personalized safety planning, crisis intervention, peer counseling, legal advocacy, housing and employment resources, and much more. GVFVS continues to cultivate trusted advocacy and support for survivors on varying walks of life.Volunteer opportunities include:
- Direct client services- hotline answering, special events and childcare.
- Indirect client services- decorating, activity planning, shelter maintenance, and administrative/organizational support.
- Community Outreach- Event tabling, fundraising, resource and event outreach, and networking.
RURAL AREA PARENTING PROGRAM SERVICES (RAPPS)
Email: seguinrapps@gmail.com
Phone: 830-303-9225
Address: S. Austin St. Seguin, TXWebsite: N/A
RAPPS offers classes on parent education (building family togetherness, stress-free parenting, communicating with children, etc.), anger management, alcohol & tobacco awareness, and co-parenting.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- assist with clerical duties, fundraising, and grant writing.
SOUTH TEXAS PREGNANCY CARE CENTER
Email: janice.stpcc@gmail.com
Phone: 830-303-2151
Address: 975 W Court St. Seguin, TX
Website: www.southtexaspregnancycarecenter.com
The South Texas Pregnancy Care Center (STPCC) has been serving the community of Seguin and surrounding counties since 2001. Their mission is to save babies and restore families through prevention, intervention, and restoration.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Peer life counseling.
- Sorting donations.
- Advocating and coaching.
- Baby Boutique attendants, helpers.
- Clerical help with promotional materials.
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Special Needs & Seniors
ALAMO LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN PROGRAM
Email: egillen@aacog.com (Emily Gillen, Alamo StaffOmbudsman/Area Agency on Aging)
Phone: 210-918-1307
Address: 2700 NE Loop 410, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78217
Website: www.aacog.com/86/Long-Term-Care-Ombudsman
A long-term care (LTC) ombudsman listens to and addresses the concerns of nursing home and assisted living facility residents. Issues can range from the food service to problems with therapy. At all times, residents decide on the ombudsman's level of involvement. They can be counted on to respect residents' privacy and confidentiality. All volunteers are required to undergo an approximately 8-week certification training process and a background check. Volunteers should plan to commit to a 1-year term of service, visiting their Seguin/Alamo area residential facility about 2 times monthly.
Volunteer Opportunities include:- telling residents about their rights.
- empowering and supporting residents and their families to discuss concerns with facility staff.
- identifying gaps in facility, government, or community services and trying to help fix those gaps.
ALTUS HOSPICE
Email: kalopez@altushospicecare.com (Katherine Lopez)
Phone: 210-920-2620Address: 40 NE Loop 410, Suite 343, San Antonio, TX 78216
Website: www.altushospice.com
Altus Hospice is specialized care for those reaching the end of life. It is designed to provide support and comfort for the patient as well as the patient’s loved ones through a variety of services.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Direct patient care and indirect patient care
- companionship support, caregiver relief, household helper, and bereavement support
- administrative support, speaker bureau, special events, and being a part of the correspondence tea.
COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF SOUTH CENTRAL TEXAS
Email: cdelgado@ccsct.org
Phone: 830-767-2019
Address: 801 N State Hwy 123 Bypass, Seguin, TX 78155Website: www.ccsct.org
Community Action Agencies are private non-profit or public organizations that were created by the federal government in 1964, as part of the Economic Opportunity Act, to prevent and reduce poverty by affording everyone the opportunity for education, training, and the chance to work and live in decency and dignity. CCSCT empowers vulnerable families and individuals in greater South Central Texas to achieve self-sufficiency by eliminating barriers through innovative programs and strong community partnerships.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Utility and rental assistance/case management.
- Answering the phone, filing paperwork, assisting with client intake and scheduling client appointments.
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS (DAV)
Email: DAVCH61CDR@gmail.com
Phone: 830-379-3299
Address: 425 N Vaughan Ave., Seguin, TX 78155Website: www.texvet.org/resources/disabled-american-veterans-dav-chapter-61
The Disabled American Veterans, Chapter 61, helps veterans get the health care and governmental benefits that they are entitled to. They strive to give our best in service, quality, integrity, and leadership in representation and advocacy support today and in the future. They hold fundraisers, dances, picnics, and other events throughout the year.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Several tasks (paint, clean, etc).
- Gardening.
- Help with annual fundraiser.
EDEN CROSS & EDEN PLACE
Email: 0639SC@nationalchurchresidences.org (Ray Stahl)
Phone: 830-372-3870
Address: 1240 Jefferson Ave., Seguin, TX 78155Website: N/A
Eden Cross Apartments is an affordable rental housing community for seniors age 62 and older. There are meal programs, training programs, events, and there is a community garden program.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Assisting with on-going activities, community garden and flowerbeds work, and recycling
GIFTED HEARTS HOSPICE
Email: brittanyo.giftedheartshospice@gmail.com (Brittany Ortiz)Phone: 830-715-9299
Address: 1418 N Austin St., Suite 12, Seguin, Texas 78155Website: www.giftedheartshospice.com
Gifted Hearts Hospice is a formidable team dedicated to providing heartfelt and spiritual care. Their approach as a service that seeks to: increase quality-of-life, maintain dignity, and provide home for symptom control.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- provide companionship and emotional support
- provide caregiver respite
- experience and familiarity with medical/healthcare facilities is preferred
HEART TO HEART HOSPICE
Email: ariojas@htohh.com (Amy Rojas)
Phone: (512) 667-6816
Address: 1340 Wonder World Dr., Suite 4202, San Marcos, TX 78666Website: hearttohearthospice.com
Heart to Heart Hospice is seeking volunteers to visit patients at their residence in the fast-growing Seguin and surrounding areas. Their mission is to make a difference by providing compassionate care from our heart to enhance the quality of life for those with life-limiting illnesses and their loved ones.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Read aloud, play music, play games, or simply sit and listen as they share their life stories.
- Provide caregiver respite.
KINDRED HOSPICE
Email: angela.crotts@kindredhospicecare.com (Angela Crotts, Manager of Volunteer Services)
Phone: 512-392-9138
Address: 1911 Corporate Dr., Suite 104, San Marcos, TX 78666Website: www.curohealthservices.com/locations
Kindred Hospice is a medical specialty dedicated to the support and care of persons with limited life expectancies, so that they may live as fully and comfortably as possible. The hospice philosophy focuses on maintaining the quality of life for each patient. Hospice volunteers are there to hold a hand and listen, read or write a letter, run errands or help out in the office.
Volunteer opportunities include:
Provide bedside companionship for patients
Run errands
Assist with administrative duties
Create gifts for patients and families
Discover your best fit to serve, based on your gifts and talents
NESBIT LIVING AND RECOVERY CENTER
Email: info@nesbitlrc.com
Phone: 830-379-1606
Address: 1215 Ashby St., Seguin, TX 78155
Website: www.facebook.com/nesbitlrc
Nesbit Living and Recovery Center is a privately owned and operated facility that provides nursing care, recovery resources, and rehab services. They offer a living alternative for those unable to care for themselves, and an array of nursing and rehabilitation services for short- and long-term stays.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Play games with residents.
- Companionship for residents.
- Ongoing special events.
REMARKABLE HEALTHCARE
Email: jmarmolejo@remarkablehealthcare.net (Julia Marmolejo)
Phone: 830-379-3900
Address: 1339 Eastwood Dr., Seguin, TX 78155Website: www.remarkablehealthcare.net/index.html
Remarkable Healthcare is focused on the individual who needs healthcare services after his/her hospital stay. They offer services to help individuals return home to the community as well as long term services for those who may require our care for an extended time. Their programs are designed to help neighbors recover quickly from surgery, injury, or serious illness and speed up the recovery process.
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Being an activity assistant with group activities such as arts, crafts, and games.
- Support is also needed for in-room visitation, Bible study, and musician performances.
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Contact: Noah Willoughby
(737) 781-9417
Website: https://givepul.se/rvd079
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Servant Leader Of The Year
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Celebration Of Service
The TLU Center for Servant Leadership annually hosts a Celebration of Service to recognize the efforts of students, staff, and faculty, in addition to community partners in Seguin.
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Awards
Each year TLU recognizes four individuals with the following awards.
OUTSTANDING COMMUNITY PARTNER
An award recognizing a nonprofit in the Seguin community that has demonstrated an exemplary partnership with TLU over the past year. This partnership could include working with a faculty member on developing a course, mentoring a TLU student through their service at the agency, or striving to build bridges between the TLU and Seguin communities. The Center for Servant Leadership chooses to highlight a community partner each year that goes above and beyond their normal duties to cultivate a relationship with TLU.
OUTSTANDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT COURSE
An award recognizing a fall or spring course from this academic year that incorporates civic engagement through an ongoing partnership with a community agency. Past recipients of this award have used creativity, technology and research to incorporate service into their classrooms. The Center for Servant Leadership chooses to highlight a course that can serve as a model for civic engagement in a curricular setting.
OUTSTANDING CO-CURRICULAR SERVICE PROJECT
An award recognizing a fall or spring co-curricular, non-academic experience from this academic year that facilitates an ongoing partnership with a community agency. Past recipients of this award have been modules, student organizations, athletic teams, or other outside-of-the-classroom experiences that have excelled at promoting community involvement. The Center for Servant Leadership chooses to highlight a co-curricular project that can demonstrate the variety of community service opportunities that exist on TLU's campus.
SERVANT LEADER OF THE YEAR
An award recognizing individual accomplishments in the realm of civic engagement. Servant Leaders embody the philosophies of the Center for Servant Leadership, acknowledging that positive, sustainable change happens through building mutually-beneficial relationships with others. We recognize that servant leadership can take place outside of the context of traditional direct service, but can happen in other relationships as well. The Center for Servant Leadership chooses to highlight four individuals in this category each year: Staff, Faculty, Student, and Community.
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How To Nominate
We are especially interested in receiving nominations that celebrate individuals who:
- Exhibit kindness, humility, and respect in all they do
- Impact the quality of life of people on the margins of society
- Have demonstrated an ongoing commitment to service, especially in the last year
Any member of the TLU or Seguin community can nominate individuals in any category, and previous nominees who were not selected may be re-nominated.
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Recent Recipients
2021: Ray Stahl (community), Jessica Anderson (staff), Audrey West (student), and Dr. Janelle Block (faculty)
2020: Karen Wallock (community), Kim Smith (staff), Adrian Villarreal (student), and Prof. Beth Barry (faculty)
2019: Pete Silvius (community), Ashlie Ford (staff), Joyce Nawara (student), and Dr. Kimberly Griffith (faculty)
2018: Pastor Megan Elliott (community), Brenda Whalen (staff), Lauren Raymond (student), Dr. Corinne Castro (faculty), and Dr. Judith Hoffmann (faculty)
2017 Recipients: Merry White (community), Capt. Irene Garcia (staff), Andrea Moreno (student), and Professor Shannon Ivey (faculty)