VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES - 2011 TX WILDFIRES - INDEX

This record is an index of compiled Volunteer Opportunities to be in service to those impacted the 2011 TX Wildfires. The list will be edited and updated frequently so check back often for changes.

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Volunteer Reception Center (VRC)-
http://bastroprelief.org/volunteer
https://www.facebook.com/BastropWildfireVolunteer
https://ccc.haghy.com/shelters/8974

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MONTGOMERY COUNTY (Volunteers needed)
DATE: September 10, 2011
http://www.mctxoem.org/go/doc/1945/1190063/Info-for-People-wanting-to-volunteer

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ANIMAL VOLUNTEERS:

Texas Lost Pines Riding Club
186B Hwy 95S, Elgin, TX 78621
512-350-9566
Website: http://www.tlprc.org/

Volunteers are still welcome! Please come to the tent area to find out how you can help. With close to 100 horses, we are especially in need of folks who are comfortable hand walking horses. Feeding times are 7am and 5pm. There are water buckets to fill throughout the day, stalls to clean, hay and feed to organize and many other activities. Thank you!

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Spicewood Fire Relief Center:
http://www.spicewoodtx.us/firerelief.html

NOW HAS TWO LOCATIONS TO ASSIST AND RECEIVE DONATIONS
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Grace Outreach Center
COMMAND INFORMATION CENTER
20808 Hwy 71 W.
Spicewood, TX 78639
Operation Hours 10 am - 5 pm

Spicewood Community Center
7901 CR 404
Spicewood, TX 78639
Operation Hours 1 - 7 pm

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FACEBOOK - SOCIAL MEDIA VOLUNTEER:

SPANISH TRANSLATOR NEEDED: The admin for the Bastrop Co Fire Large Animal Info page is seeking a Spanish translator to help - if that's you and you have time, please contact via this link:

https://www.facebook.com/firelargeanimals

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9/14/11:
New Wildfire Relief Volunteer Center with call center to open this week in Calvary Baptist Church, 3001 Loop 150 E, Bastrop, TX. Recently arrived FEMA / Americorps volunteers will be assisting Bastrop County residents in managing volunteer support for rescue, relief and rebuilding after Texas' largest wildfire. Center will be open daily Monday through Saturday. Sheila Lowe, Support Coordinator (volunteers & donations) - Ministerial Alliance Donation/Volunteer Lines (512) 332.8977 and 332.8611

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The contact for Rockpointe Church is Tina Morgan and her cell number is 512-627-2235. Here is what she said "They are looking for homeowners who need helping "tearing things down" or rebuilding things". Minor or major it doesn't matter.

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Bastrop Public Library
1100 Church Street
Bastrop, TX 78602
512-321-5441
http://www.bastroplibrary.org/

The Bastrop Public Library can use computer-savvy volunteers as
number of users increase at the newly opened free Internet Cafe and Fire
Information Center. See Mickey Duvall, Library Director.

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Rundell Business Park Distribution Center, 704 Hwy 71 W, Bastrop
(near the Bluebonnet Electric building), it's after 969, before 20, just
about across 71 from Home Depot and the RV park.

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Volunteers are currently needed to assist in wildfire disaster relief throughout the Bastrop area. Individuals or groups interested in volunteering must sign-up in advance by calling the Bastrop Ministerial Alliance Volunteer Hotline Monday through Saturday between 9AM-7PM and Wednesdays from 9AM-5PM at 512-332-8977 or 332-8611 Volunteers may also registering online at bastroprelief.org. Those interested in volunteering on Sundays should coordinate ahead of time due to limited opportunities.