Share Your Time and Talent

To submit a volunteer opportunity, contact Kristen Harris at kharris@LIFEseniorservices.org or (918) 664-9000, ext. 1207.

The Community Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma is now accepting volunteers. Precautions are in place to limit the number of volunteers per shift, and the best practices for physical distancing, cleanliness and sanitary conditions are maintained. It is requested that you bring your own face mask. Various opportunities exist, from sorting and packing to outdoor community food distribution. For more information, contact Teressia Kehr at (918) 936-4512 or Karen Mirando at (918) 936-4545 or go online to www.okfoodbank.volunteerhub.com. to Wi-Fi.

Pause4Paws is a Tulsa nonprofit that arranges short term, emergency pet foster care for pet owners who have nowhere to turn for pet assistance while they are in treatment for medical or mental health reasons. The program has enabled many people to get the treatment, medical, drug or mental health care they need without the heartache of having to give up their pet. They can relax into treatment knowing their pet will be in a safe and loving environment and that they will get their pet back when they are discharged. All pets are vaccinated and neutered, and all expenses are covered. If you are interested in this program, please contact Cindy Webb at (918) 829-9811 or cindy@pause4pawsok.org. You can find

Reading Partners is looking for volunteers to tutor children in grades 1– 4 and help them become lifelong readers. By sharing knowledge and experience, volunteers become mentors, friends and positive role models to the children they work with. Working one-on-one with a student is a fun, effective way to change a life – maybe even your own. This is a virtual opportunity for the time being. Training and curriculum are provided by Reading Partners. Volunteers must have a laptop and regular access Pause4Paws online at www.pause4pawsok.org.

The American Red Cross is seeking fundraising office administration support. Volunteers will assist with research and administrative projects that help fulfill fundraising needs and annual fundraising goals. Other duties include printing and sending outgoing donor communications, such as event mailings (invitations), disaster solicitation mailings during national disasters, donor mailings for end-of-year solicitation and postcards to steward donors. An orientation as well as duty-specific training will be provided.

The Military History Center in Broken Arrow is looking for individuals to help with education and tours. The History Center houses a remarkable collection of military artifacts from almost every U.S. war, from the War for Independence to the present day. Military uniforms, weapons, photographs, newspaper articles and much more fill the 6,400 sq. ft. facility. Volunteers are sought for greeting guests, assisting in guided tours, answering questions and various other reception tasks.