PATH Volunteer Information | Community Service

Volunteer Information

Thank you for your interest in Volunteer Opportunities at PATH.

Some basic information is detailed below. If you would like a tour of the PATH facility or to learn more about the PATH organization please contact Rodd Moffett directly at 903-617-2817 or send e-mail to rodd_moffett@pathhelps.org

Business Hours:

PATH is open Monday through Thursday from 8 am until 6pm. There are two shifts per day for support staff volunteer opportunities. The first shift is from 8 am until 1 pm and the second is 1-6pm. Each shift is five hours. Volunteers can sign up for a single shift or multiple shifts.

Age Requirements:

Minimum age requirements are 18 years of age for regular volunteer positions.

For school based community service hours, the minimum age requirement is 15 years old.

Training:

All Volunteer training is provided by PATH.

Available Volunteer Positions:

CASEWORKERS
Caseworkers sit one-on-one with the clients to assess their needs and help them get what they need from PATH services or we refer them to other resources or organizations that we partner with. This position requires patience and good listening skills. Basic computer skills are needed for simple data entry.
DRIVERS
Volunteer drivers are needed to pick up about 10-12 students from school and bring them to PATH's classroom for an after school math tutoring program. After the tutoring session is over, the driver will drop the students off at their respective homes. The first pick-up time is about 3 pm and the class is over between 5 and 5:30 pm. The drivers will operate the PATH van and must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. The driver must also pass a thorough background check.

RECEPTIONISTS
Receptionists answer the telephones; greet clients and visitors when they enter the building. They assist the clients in filling out the intake forms in order to see a caseworker for assistance. This position requires patience and good listening skills. Basic computer skills are needed for simple data entry.

FOOD PANTRY
Food Pantry Volunteers greet the clients at the entrance of the Food Pantry and walk them through the pantry to help them select their groceries. They will also assist the client to their cars when necessary, as well as help keep the pantry stocked.

PATH COMMUNITY HOMES CONSTRUCTION TEAM
Each Thursday morning, a group of retired builders, carpenters, and handy men get together and work on some of PATH’s Community Homes.
BEV'S KID REACH MENTORING
Bev’s Kid Reach Mentoring program is a community based mentoring program for children between the ages of 6 and 17. The mentor serves as a guide and experienced friend to the child and is a rewarding experience for both the child and the mentor. We ask that you spend at least 4 hours a month with your mentee and make a 12 month minimum commitment. To learn more about mentoring, please call Mark Richardson at 903-617-2836 or email mark_richardson@pathhelps.org.
SECOND SATURDAY GROUP PROJECT
When the weather permits, groups of volunteers paint PATH Community Homes, do light repairs and even some yard work. This is a great opportunity for youth groups, business team building, Sunday school classes, sports teams and more.
SPECIAL PROJECTS
Throughout the year PATH holds special drives to collect in-kind donations and bring awareness to the community need for fans, blankets, soup, food, personal items, school supplies, Christmas gifts, Coats for Kids, diapers, and toilet paper. This is a great opportunity for youth groups, business team building, Sunday school classes, sports teams and more.