OUR VOLUNTEERS
The heart of our organization is our volunteers. TOGETHER WE CAN accomplish more than we could ever do individually. We have volunteer opportunities for all ages and skill levels. And youth volunteers earn service hours!
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BCC JUST BETWEEN FRIENDS FUNDRAISER
Monday - Saturday, Feb 24 - 29 (hours vary) Kendall County Fairgrounds 1307 River Road, Boerne, TX 78006 The Boerne Community Coalition (BCC) is partnering with Just Between Friends (JBF) for a unique fundraiser. JBF is a community marketplace for reselling children's & maternity items twice a year. They need help setting up & tearing down their upcoming sales event.
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"PARK IT" FOR A CAUSE FUNDRAISERS
Various Boerne Events Salty & Sweet 123 N Main Street, Boerne, TX 78006 Salty & Sweet has donated the use of their parking lot to LOVE Boerne Kids, a program of the Boerne Community Coalition (BCC), for Main Street events to host "Park It" for a Cause Fundraisers.
Volunteers are needed to stand at the parking lot entrance with provided posters to advertise the parking fundraiser & collect the $20 donation per car (unless they are only going into Salty & Sweet for a treat). Help us LOVE Boerne Kids - Please sign up today! |
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HEARTS OF LOVE WEEKEND FOOD BAGS
Every Thursday from 12:00 to 1:00 pm Omega Retreat Center in the Sophia Building, Room 5 316 W Highland Drive, Boerne 78006 LOVE Boerne Kids, a program of the Boerne Community Coalition (BCC), assembles Hearts of Love Weekend Food Bags each week. Throughout the school year, the bags are delivered to children enrolled in the Kendall County Head Start program. During the summer break, the bags are delivered to children participating in the Summer Lunch Program.
Each weekend food bag consists of 4 meals and a variety of snacks. They include 2 packaged breakfast and lunch items, shelf stable milk, fresh fruit, plus dairy, grain, and protein snacks. It only takes an hour once a week. Children are welcome to help. Youth volunteers can earn service hours. Please sign up today! |
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POP-UP COMMUNITY DINNERS
First Wednesday of each month (2nd Wednesday in January) Drop off food between 4:30 to 5:00 pm Kendall County Head Start 316 W Highland Drive, Boerne 78006 LOVE Boerne Families, a program of the Boerne Community Coalition (BCC), in partnership with Kendall County Head Start and the Boerne Family YMCA, hosts a monthly dinner for preschoolers attending the Head Start program and their families. We ask businesses, churches, and/or individuals to sign up to provide a portion of the meal. The families enjoy wonderful, home-cooked meals together. All dinners include a game (physical activity) and craft for the children and parent support programming for the adults.
Please drop off prepared food items at Head Start between 4:30-5:00 pm. Enter the playground area through the gate on the far left. Enter the kitchen through the door on the far left (look for the Pop-Up Dinner sign) and place food in the serving area to the right. Students will earn service hours for shopping, meal prep, and delivery of food. Forms are available at head start. All serving dishes should be disposable containers. You do NOT need to provide serving utensils. Please sign up today! |
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KIDS CAN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
Mondays & Thursdays from 3:10 to 5:30 pm St. Mark Presbyterian Church in the Family Life Building 208 W Bandera Road, Boerne 78006 In partnership with St. Mark Presbyterian Church, Fabra Elementary School, and the Boerne Community Coalition (BCC), the KIDS CAN After School Program provides qualifying students an hour of one-on-one homework help, healthy snacks, and chapel time.
Volunteers are needed in multiple areas; you may sign up for both Transition and Homework Help. Consistency is important for children. If you're able to volunteer on a regular basis, that would be ideal. High School and Middle School students can volunteer and will help as needed with homework or other activities. Come when you can after school. All student volunteers will earn service hours. Questions? Please email kidscan@stmarktx.org. |
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FUMC BUNK BED MINISTRY
Saturdays & Sundays (Times Vary) First United Methodist Church Boerne 205 James Street, Boerne TX 78006 Meet at parking lot next to Family Life Center The FUMC bunk bed ministry needs help putting together bunk beds for children in need in our community. Teams will help build 1 or 2 sets of bunks per home, as assigned. Each team will consist of 2 adults plus 2 others age 10+ (can be adults) who can follow directions and assist with the build. Smaller children are welcome to come along with parental supervision, but please consider that we are guests in a home and space can be very tight. The 3-hour window is based on an average 2-bed assembly. Click on the signup link for more information on how you can volunteer your time. |
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JOIN THE TEAM!
GIFTS OF LOVE TEAM (Birthday Gift Cards, Back to School Supplies, & Blue Santa) (up to 2 people)
- Contact existing partners & potentially seek out new partners to host Gifts of Love drives
- Confirm details with & provide promotional materials to hosts for Gifts of Love drives
- Pick up Gifts of Love drive items & deliver to partners, if needed
- Attend the Blue Santa meetings as the BCC representative & submit information to BCC Marketing
- Serve as the BCC point of contact for the Kids Can Director at St. Mark Presbyterian Church
- Gather information for the volunteer sign up genius & distribute sign up to key volunteer groups
- Submit pictures & program updates to BCC Marketing Team
- Maintain & develop contacts at local businesses, churches, & other organizations interested in hosting food drives
- Assist in organizing food drives with Businesses & Individuals (Feb/Oct), Church VBS Programs (summer months), & Community Events (i.e. Turkey Trot, Blue Santa); help as needed with LBK Month food drives (May)
- Help collect, weigh, sort, & store food drive donations
- Attend the Merchant Meeting with BCC leadership in April
- Organize the drop off and collection of Main Street merchant donation jars
- Work with existing BISD partners & private schools to organize food drives (POSITION FILLED; help as needed)
- Seek out local businesses, churches, & other organizations to host gift card drives
- Confirm details with & provide promotional materials to hosts for gift card drive
- Work with existing partners to identify & vet potential homes (5-6 per workday)
- Work with Foremen to determine the scope of the work & obtain the supplies through donation &/or purchase
- Plan and organize the shared community meal & programming for the community children with existing partner
- Serve as the BCC representative to attendees & volunteers at local community events (5-6 per year)
- Set up & clean up the BCC area/table & event supplies
- Distribute BCC information to attendees
- Assist BCC volunteers with event activity, if applicable
