Big Brothers Big Sisters

The nation’s largest mentoring organization gives children facing adversity the chance at enduring, professionally supported relationships aimed at changing lives for the better. Volunteers enter into community-based mentoring as individuals, couples or families. Volunteers can also assist with events or academic mentoring.

101 S. Coit Road, Ste. 115, Richardson 214-441-2227 www.bbbstx.org Twitter: @BigsTx

Boys & Girls Club of Collin County–Frisco branch

Boys & Girls Club works to help enable young people to reach their full potential as productive, caring and responsible citizens. Volunteers assist with daily activities, homework tutoring, mentoring, facility maintenance and special events.

8750 McKinney Road, Frisco 214-387-8405 www.bgccc.org/frisco Twitter: @BGCCollinCounty

Big Brothers Big Sisters

101 S. Coit Road, Ste. 115, Richardson 214-441-2227 www.bbbstx.org Twitter: @BigsTx

Boys & Girls Club of Collin County–Frisco branch

8750 McKinney Road, Frisco 214-387-8405 www.bgccc.org/frisco Twitter: @BGCCollinCounty

Camp Craig Allen

Camp Craig Allen assists physically disabled individuals through educational and recreational programs. Volunteers help with events throughout the year.

P.O. Box 834, Aubrey 940-365-4357 www.campcraigallen.org Twitter: @CampCraigAllen

CASA of Collin County

CASA or Court Appointed Special Advocates turns community members into advocates for children removed from their homes by Child Protective Services. The group and its volunteers work to ensure these displaced children’s needs are met and rights are protected. Volunteers receive training and assist with court appearances and visitations.

101 E. Davis St., McKinney 972-529-2272 www.casaofcollincounty.org Twitter: @CASACollin

Centennial Medical Center

The center’s volunteer program has individuals serving in one of many roles throughout the care facility.

12505 Lebanon Road, Frisco 972-963-3527 www.centennialmedcenter.com Twitter: @CenMedFrisco

Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County

The center provides support, therapy and protective services for abused children. Volunteers are needed for support services, special projects, child care and more.

2205 Los Rios Blvd., Plano 972-633-6600 www.caccollincounty.org Twitter: @CACCollinCounty

City of Frisco

Volunteers with the city’s Municipal Volunteer Program can give back to the community at local events by working in positions in different departments at the local level.

6101 Frisco Square Blvd., Frisco 972-292-5078 www.friscotexas.gov/volunteer Twitter: @CityOfFrisco

City House

For more than 26 years City House has helped at-risk and homeless youth in Collin County. Volunteers help at events held year-round.

902 E. 16th St., Plano 972-424-4626 www.cityhouse.org Twitter: @TexasCityHouse

Frisco Arts

This organization is formed to preserve, support and develop the arts and cultural resources in Frisco. Frisco Arts manages the Frisco Discovery Center.

8004 Dallas Parkway, Frisco 972-668-5180 www.friscoarts.org Twitter: @Frisco_Arts

Frisco Cares Children’s Clinic

Volunteer medical providers and other professionals provide immunizations and other medical care for low-income families.

7500 Stonebrook Parkway, Ste. 100, Frisco 214-705-8200 www.ntxcares.org Twitter: @NTXCares

Frisco Family Services

Frisco Family Services supports local individuals and families experiencing financial crisis. Volunteer are needed in the organization’s various departments.

8780 Third St., Frisco 972-335-9495 www.friscofamilyservices.org Twitter: @FriscoFS

Frisco Heritage Museum

The museum features artifacts and photos depicting Frisco’s history. Volunteers help with exhibits, special projects and operations.

6455 Page St., Frisco 972-292-5665 www.friscomuseum.com Twitter: @FriscoHeritage

Frisco Humane Society

The organization helps save the lives of homeless, abused or unwanted animals. Volunteers can foster animals until permanent homes can be found or can be trained as adoption counselors to assist during adoption events.

P.O. Box 2655, Frisco 972-498-8980 www.friscohumanesociety.com Twitter: @FriscoHumaneSoc

Kenna’s Kids

Kenna’s Kids assists with the cost of medical expenses for families whose children are facing medical challenges. Volunteers are needed to assist with fundraising and special events.

P.O. Box 177, Frisco 972-342-1758 www.kennaskids.org

ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship

ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship helps adults and children with disabilities build strength, confidence and a sense of belonging through horsemanship therapy. Volunteers are needed for office work, committees and assisting with riders.

3160 N. Custer Road, McKinney 469-742-9611 www.manegait.org Twitter: @ManeGait

Meals on Wheels–Collin County

The organization provides and delivers meals and other support services to senior citizens age 60 and older. Volunteers provide administration support and help prepare and deliver meals.

500 N. Tennessee St., McKinney 972-562-6995 www.mowcc.com

Miracle League of Frisco

This sports organization provides special-needs children ages 5-19 with a place to play basketball, baseball, soccer and other sports. Volunteers work as “buddies,” assisting players during games.

P.O. Box 2831, Frisco 214-295-6411 www.friscomiracleleague.org Twitter: @MLFrisco

Museum of the American Railroad

The museum preserves the history and examines the future of the nation’s trains and rail systems. Volunteers work as docents, tour guides or provide assistance in the gift shop.

6455 Page St., Frisco 214-428-0101 www.museumoftheamericanrailroad.org Twitter: @HistoricTrains

North Collin County Habitat for Humanity

NCC Habitat helps others by building homes and communities. Positions are available building or repairing homes along with administrative work or helping with merchandise at the organization’s ReStore.

2060 Couch Drive, McKinney 972-542-5300 www.ncc-habitat.com Twitter: @NCCHabitat

The Turning Point

The Rape Crisis Center of Collin County seeks to prevent bullying, sexual harassment and sexual assault through counseling, education and advocacy. Volunteers can help in a variety of positions including acting as crisis advocates trained to provide intervention and support to assault survivors.

P.O. Box 866754, Plano 972-985-0951 www.theturningpoint.org

Volunteer Opportunities

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Boys & Girls Club of Collin County–Frisco branch

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Volunteer Opportunities

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Boys & Girls Club of Collin County–Frisco branch

More from Frisco

Jeff’s Vegan closes Frisco location

Frisco Northwest Community Park to open Sept. 19

More from Dallas - Fort Worth

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Camp Craig Allen

CASA of Collin County

Centennial Medical Center

Children’s Advocacy Center of Collin County

City of Frisco

City House

Frisco Arts

Frisco Cares Children’s Clinic

Frisco Family Services

Frisco Heritage Museum

Frisco Humane Society

Kenna’s Kids

ManeGait Therapeutic Horsemanship

Meals on Wheels–Collin County

Miracle League of Frisco

Museum of the American Railroad

North Collin County Habitat for Humanity

The Turning Point

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