Volunteer opportunities bring hundreds of individuals to Juliette Fowler Homes each year to provide thousands of hours of volunteer work on our campus and with our residents. Some may «adopt-a-grandparent» while others «mentor» our youth. Many corporate, church and school groups enjoy volunteering at Fowler because of the wide range of residents' ages and of the many hands on projects and/or resident activities available.

With four residential programs and a 16-acre campus, Fowler offers both resident interaction and non-resident interaction volunteer opportunities. Groups and individuals are invited to participate in Fowler's volunteer program. Collection drives are also helpful to benefit those residents in need who live at Fowler.

Fowler thanks the many individuals, churches, schools, organizations and corporations that have brought hundreds of volunteers and thousands of hours in service to our residents.

For more information please contact Cindy Wabner, Volunteer Coordinator at 214-827-0813 or by email: cindyw@fowlerhomes.org

Foods: canned and nonperishable items, Ensure nutritional drink

Toiletry items: toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, denture cleanser, bath gel, bath bar soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving cream, hand or body lotion, disposable razors, deodorant, foot powder, hair brush, comb, feminine hygiene products

Gift certificates: Grocery stores, Target, Wal-Mart, family restaurants, fast-food restaurants, movie rental, movie passes, film development, etc.

School supplies: notebook paper, spiral notebooks, folders, 1 ½" three-ring binders, pencils, pens, scissors, etc. (as appropriate for junior high/high school students)

Linens: NEW twin sheets and mattress pads, pillowcases, blankets, comforters, towels and wash clothes

Bingo prizes: prepackaged snacks, small seasonal decorations, small silk flower arrangements, greeting cards, photo frames, small books of postage stamps, hand lotion/bath gel (small gift sets), small decorative patriotic items, pairs of earrings (preferably not pierced), brooches (fashion, patriotic, seasonal), beanie babies, "dollar store" gift items

Christmas gifts: Fowler tries to fulfill individual resident's needs/wishes for both young and old. Fowler will provide a wish list.

Clothing: NEW underwear (men's size 30 to 40) (women's size 6 to XXL), tube socks and house shoes

Miscellaneous: art supplies, acrylic paint, group packaged craft projects, detergent, fabric softener, paper towels, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, facial tissues, and VHS family movies. Plus we welcome your ideas.

For more information please contact Cindy Wabner, Volunteer Coordinator at 214-827-0813 or by email: cindyw@fowlerhomes.org

GROUP PROJECTS:

• BINGO parties
• Birthday parties
• Crafts
• Manicures
• Musical presentations
• Seasonal parties (Christmas, Cherry Festival, St. Patrick's Day, Pumpkin/Fall Festival, Thanksgiving, Mother's Day, Easter Egg Hunt, 4th of July, etc.)

INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES: (volunteers need to be 15 years of age or older)

• "Adopt-a-grandparent" - our staff will match you with one of our elderly residents who has no family nearby.
• Storytelling/reader
• Water aerobic instructor

INDIVIDUAL OPPORTUNITIES: (volunteers must be 21 years of age or older)

• Mentor/tutor (for individual youth)*

*Fowler requires background screening and a 9-month commitment from volunteers participating in the Mentoring program.

GROUP OR INDIVIDUAL:

• Arts and crafts, wood work, ceramics
• Birthday cakes - provide cake for youth on his/her birthday
• Decorate bulletin boards monthly
• Decorate 40+ Christmas trees (after Thanksgiving Day to December 10)
• Decorate for seasonal parties
• Easter Egg Hunt
• Gardening, landscaping (planting seasonal color, trimming trees, etc.)
• General office assistance
• Organize and wrap Christmas gifts for our residents with limited financial resources and/or family involvement (Dec. 2 - 20)
• Maintenance/repair projects on campus (painting, cleaning, etc.)
• Musical programs
• Pet care (birds, fish, cats, dogs)

Fowler will consider suggestions for events or projects. Bring your talents and share them with the more than 350 residents (young and old) of Juliette Fowler Homes.

For more information please contact Cindy Wabner, Volunteer Coordinator at 214-827-0813 or by email: cindyw@fowlerhomes.org