Volunteer Opportunities in Troy/Pike County, Alabama

Many of us are wondering what kind of gifts to give the people in our lives this year for Christmas. There is a valuable gift anyone can give and make an indelible difference. That gift is time. Volunteering is something that fits any age. Both men and women are mutually suited for volunteer work. In Troy, Alabama, there are many organizations in which you may invest your time and talent this holiday season or any season of the year as a volunteer that touches someone's life.

Hospice - Hospice is there for patients who are seeing the last days of their lives and their families. Hospice volunteers are needed to help family members cope. Depending on the volunteers' background, services are needed to sit with patients while family members go out, help with household tasks, do arts and crafts or just be there for support and strength. If you have ability in any of these areas and some availability, don't hesitate to give Alacare Home Health and Hospice (334-566-9238) or Hospice Advantage (334-566-2220) a call.

Sav-A-Life - Troy's Sav-A-Life/Women's Life Center has been active in pregnancy testing and counseling for almost 30 years. There's always a need for volunteer counselors who are sensitive to the needs of women who need the services. Sav-A-Life offers free pregnancy testing as well as counseling. A nursing or counseling background would be helpful, but all that's expected to become a volunteer is compassion. They center staff supplies training for the rest. Sav-A-Life is a Christian based entity. For more information, call 334-566-2880.

Habitat for Humanity - People team up to build houses for those in need. The Troy Habitat for Humanity mission statement sums it up this way: "Habitat For Humanity works in partnership with God and people everywhere from all walks of life, to develop communities with people in need by building and renovating houses, so that there are decent houses in decent communities in which every person can experience God's love and can live and grow into all that God intends." For more information about the organization's purpose, call 334-372-7578.

Museum and Art Center - Troy/Pike County is home to the Pike Pioneer Museum and the Johnson Center for the Arts. Both are open year round and offer the community a multiplicity of choices for entertainment. They bring a variety of exhibits and cultural activities to the Troy area. Pike Pioneer Museum is in need of volunteer tour guides who love history (334-566-3597). The Johnson Center for the Arts trains docents to professionally facilitate learning experiences in the gallery (334-670-2287).

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pike County is located in Troy. Big Brothers and Big Sisters recruit adults to mentor young people who have a variety of needs. They match Big Brothers with Little Brothers and Big Sisters with Little Sisters who spend time with them each month. The program targets families with children ages 5 to 14. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Pike County is a program of the Family Guidance Center of Alabama. They can be reached at 334-566-2495.

Local Fire Departments in and around Troy/Pike County -Christmas is a beautiful time of year, but it can also be the deadliest when it comes to fire hazards. Volunteer Firefighters are trained members of their community who avail themselves any time of day or night if the need arises. For more information, consult the Pike County Fire Department Directory.

Salvation Army - You will see them this holiday season. Salvation Army volunteers dressed in Santa suits ringing a bell and providing a kettle for monetary donations. You will see them, so why not be one of them for a few hours one Saturday before Christmas? This program provides clothing, toys and food to needy families in the community. Volunteers play a big part in bringing Christmas presents - to boys and girls who would have none otherwise. For more information about becoming a Salvation Army volunteer in Troy/Pike County AL, call 334-808-1069.

This article offers just a few of many ways that people around Troy/Pike County can give to those in need and to their community, making any time of year special for many.

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