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Center for Leadership and Service

SENIOR CITIZENS AGENCY PROFILES

Huntsville

Green Acres of Huntsville

1302 Nottingham Street, Huntsville, TX 77340 (map) | (936) 295-6313 | huntsville.resident@nexion-health.com

Mission/Purpose

To provide the essential needs for the elderly and continued quality of life.

Volunteer Opportunities: Help by reading, listening, playing games, singing, playing instruments and organizing special events.

Volunteer Requirements: Interview and Orientation/Training.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: N/A

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Senior Center of Walker County

340-F State Hwy 75 North, Huntsville, TX 77320 (map) | (936) 295-6151 | seniorcenterofwalkercounty.com seniorcenterofwalkercounty@yahoo.com

Mission/Purpose

Improving the quality of life for walker county seniors.

Volunteer Opportunities: Help with Meals On Wheels Program to deliver hot meals to local senior citizens.  Delivery routes are on Monday through Friday starting with mid-morning pick-up of meals and last around forty minutes.  Volunteers can help with the Sit and Fit class, quilting, art projects, holiday cheer and monthly birthdays.

Volunteer Requirements: Application and Training.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Stephanie Lindley at seniormeals60@att.net

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Towncreek Retirement Community MRC

1115 Avenue O, Huntsville, TX 77340 (map) | (936) 295-0216 | mrcaff.org | snovark@mrcaff.org

Mission/Purpose

To provide quality care to our residence, meeting all needs for comfort and assistance in later years of life when compassion is most needed.

Volunteer Opportunities: Help with music therapy, arts/crafts and Bible study. Also, assist with games such as Bingo, Lady Luck and Dominos, exercise, trivia, popcorn and a movie. Help with outings for shopping and nature or lunch.

Volunteer Requirements: N/A

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Sandra Novark at (936) 295-0216 ext. 3028

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Conroe

The Friendship Center

1202 Callahan Avenue, Conroe, TX 77301 (map) | (936) 756-5828 | thefriendshipcenter.com       

Mission/Purpose

The Friendship Center provides support, advocacy, and services to senior adults in Montgomery County, so that they may remain independent and vital members of our community.

Volunteer Opportunities: There are many opportunities available from Meals on Wheels to working directly with senior adults at one of our locations, to giving support and reassurance to seniors by telephone or helping at special events.

Volunteer Requirements: Application, Orientation/Training and Background Check.

Volunteer Coordinator Contact: Susan Hawkins at volunteer@tfc-seniorservices.org or   (936) 756-5828 ext. 45