Volunteers in Midland: A-Z

“Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much.”    - Helen Keller

We at The Junior League of Midland, Inc. believe in this whole-heartedly. Our members continually request more opportunities to volunteer within the community. Likewise, because of our experience and training, we receive numerous calls every month from nonprofit organizations asking for our help. Our placement, Volunteers in Midland, was created to bridge the gap between these two needs.

And fall is the perfect time for members to sign up to participate in Volunteers in Midland. Our Active members complete a four hour shift each League year. Members can get their year off to a great start and complete their shift early.

Now, to our members – and everyone else out there –here is everything you need to know about Volunteers in Midland – from A-Z!

A – All in this together! Every Active member of The Junior League of Midland, Inc. participates in the Volunteers in Midland program. It’s our way of connecting to the Midland community.

B – Back-to-School is here. As the summer ends, our schedules all seem to be a little more routine. That makes fall a great time for members to go ahead and complete a Volunteer in Midland shift! Why not sign up today?

C – Carefully curated member volunteer opportunities. Through this clearinghouse, members find a wide variety of opportunities, where they will serve and make a meaningful impact in our community. You can be sure your few hours will make a big difference.

D and E – Day and Evening…and even weekends. With the extensive choices for volunteer service, there are volunteer shifts that fit the diverse schedules of our membership.

F – F is for “fall.” We all know that spring gets busy. Busy, busy, busy. Why not get ahead? Members can go ahead and sign up now for their Volunteers in Midland shift and check it off their list!

G  - Great friends make everything more fun. Grab a girlfriend and serve together!

H – Hours. As in 816. 816 Hours! As every active member service a minimum of 4 hours, that’s how many hours our Volunteer in Midland program will give back to the Midland Community this year. Wow!

I – I is for “images.” When members are out there serving, we love to see the pictures they take. Send them to our PR team or use the hashtag #JLMServes and we will share your shots with the world!

J – The Jubilee Center! Volunteers are signing up throughout the fall to serve at this great nonprofit. Stock shelves, set up, and/or assist in food distribution. Along the way, learn how the Jubilee Center has led the way in bringing the innovative “client choice model” of food distribution to West Texas.

K – Kids in foster care really benefitted from the recent service of our Volunteers in Midland. To help a foster family move into their new home, several League members spent a Sunday afternoon shopping, moving, and organizing. We were so proud to serve this family through High Sky Children’s Ranch.

L – Lots of fun. These one-day volunteer opportunities are simple and require no advance work. Members just come, serve, and have a good time.

M – Make it work for your schedule. Some volunteers choose to do one 4-hour shift, while others do a combination of hours to equal 4. Check out the options and figure out what’s best for you!

N – Nonprofit organizations should complete the application available on our website, for each particular program in need of additional volunteers or assistance from our members. We are thrilled to partner with so many nonprofit organizations.

O – O is for “online.” Members can check their emails or visit the member homepage for information about each volunteer shift and a link to sign up for the shift of their choice.

P – Teacher’s Pet is back! This popular project allows a variety of times and dates. You can sign up now to serve teachers at the new Fasken Elementary School set up their classrooms. It’s a fun, rewarding project!

Q – Questions?  If you have questions on your Volunteer in Midland hours, please contact the committee.

R – R is for “reviewed.” A Junior League of Midland committee will review these

activity applications to ensure each project meets the League’s specifications, as well as promotes the League’s community objectives.

S – Summer Science Class at the Petroleum Museum kicked off our year of volunteering. We are so thankful for the many, many members who went above and beyond to serve and lead kids all summer long.

T – Teen Court volunteer opportunities are available throughout the fall. The Junior League of Midland, Inc. was instrumental in establishing Midland Teen Court. Today, volunteer shifts ask members to serve as jury monitors, granting students a "hands on" educational opportunity that allows both offenders and teen volunteers to experience, thus better understand, our system of justice. For our members who are attorneys, additional opportunities to serve as Teen Court “judges” are also available.

U – Updated often! Throughout the year, additional opportunities for Volunteers in Midland will be presented. So, keep your eyes on your email for new sign ups.

V – V is for vision. This placement embodies our vision statement: “Hand in Hand we build a Better Midland.”

W – We love our Volunteers in Midland Committee! These ladies are busy at work curating, arranging, promoting, and managing lots of projects. We are so thankful for their leadership – which impacts every Active member and so, so many nonprofit organizations! Thank you!

X – X is for “Exponential.” As in exponential growth. Last year, during the inaugural year of Volunteers in Midland, our members served 57% more hours than the previous year. Our members are doing more and more!

Y – Y is for “You.” The Junior League of Midland, Inc. brings “You” together – our community and our members.

Z – Z is for “Zealous Energy.” That’s what our members have! And we are so thankful!

Here’s to a great year – as we serve together to impact our community, through Volunteers in Midland program, all our other placements, and each and every member!