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Volunteer Opportunities

Join us at CARES and explore the many ways you can make a positive impact! From hands-on volunteering and collecting donations fundraising and event planning, your support is invaluable. While the demand for assistance is high, we currently have a limited number of volunteers. For more information, reach out to us—your contribution can truly help us serve our community better!

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Donate

Donation Requests

Current Donation Requests include: 
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  • Chapstick
  • Sunscreen
  • Insect Repellent
  • Hats or ball caps
  • Baby wipes/Body wipes
  • Gatorade
  • Bottled Water
  • Hydration Packets for Water
  • Disposable Rain Ponchos
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Community Outreach

Events

Current Events: 
 
  • Tuesday, July 21 - Open House at the new office
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  • Friday, July 24, 11am-1pm - Community Day at Ritz Amphitheater Free Back to School Supplies
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  • Thursday, August 6, 12pm-2pm - Community Resource Fair at WeCovery Parking Lot
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Pack Manna or Hygiene Bags

Pack Bags

Volunteer your time to pack manna and/or hygiene bags.
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Volunteer at the Office

Office Opportunities

Office Hours:
Monday-Friday
10am to 4pm 
 
  • Front Desk Greeter
  • Intake assistance
  • Resource Navigation
  • Food and Clothing programs
  • Donation log and sorting
  • Grant research volunteering
  • Professional services
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ROOTED-TOGETHER

TRAUMA-INFORMED PARENT SUPPORT GROUP 

MEETING TIMES: 
 
  • 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month​​
  • 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm 
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  • assist with child care 
  • assist with facilitating a meeting 
  • assist with snack distribution
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RECOVERY FORGE MEN'S TRANSITIONAL HOME

SPONSORS & TRANSPORTERS NEEDED

CONTACT CARES OFFICE IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN ASSISTING WITH THIS PROGRAM

Join the CARES Team!

At Thomas County CARES, we believe that when neighbors help neighbors, our entire community thrives. Our volunteers are the driving force behind our mission, providing the hands and hearts necessary to support local families and strengthen our community.

Whether you have a few hours a month or a few hours a week, we have a place for you to make a meaningful impact.

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How to Get Started:

  • Apply: Complete the digital application below (Approx. 5–8 minutes).

  • Review: Our team will review your interests, skills, and background check authorization.

  • Connect: You will receive an invitation to a brief orientation to get you started.

 

Note: If you are under the age of 18, a parent or legal guardian must complete the consent section at the end of this form.

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Thank you for choosing to serve Thomas County!

Already a Volunteer? 

Use these forms when needed

Food Pantry Opportunities

Ways to help in the food pantry: 

  • Donate non-perishable food items

  • Volunteer to pack blessing boxes

  • Volunteer to organize and inventory food items

Donation Collection Opportunities

Ways to help with donations: 

  • Check our needed items often - opportunities arise throughout the year for donation. 

  • You, your family, friends, or co-workers can sponsor a box during collection times. Offer to place a donation box in your workplace and help promote donation collections. 

  • Offer to bring your donations or donation boxes to CARES when they are full or the collection period has ended. 

Calendar of Events

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