With locations in more than 17 U.S. cities and 10 countries around the globe, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved with Buckner. Below are some of the areas with the greatest need for volunteers.
Collect Humanitarian Aid
Donations to the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid improve the lives of orphans, families and at-risk children locally and around the world. You can make an individual donation.
Here are some of the items consistently in high demand:
| • Clothing (infant through teen) |
• Linens |
| • Toys |
• Toiletries |
| • School supplies |
• Soap |
| • Sewing supplies |
• Deodorant |
| • Sports equipment |
• Lotion |
| • Polaroid 600 series film |
• Shampoo/Conditioner |
| • Combs & Brushes |
• Baby care items |
| • Pedialyte |
• Diapers & wipes |
| • Diaper rash cream |
• Feminine hygiene products |
| • Strollers, walkers, seats, swings, etc. |
| • Toothbrushes/Toothpaste/Mouthwash/Floss |
| • Baby shampoo, lotion, wash, oil, powder |
| • Craft supplies (foam cut outs, stickers, etc.) |
| • Over-the-Counter Medicines (at least 6 months prior to expiration date) |
The Center for Humanitarian Aid also receives donations of new and used furniture and home appliances. Get your friends or church involved or do it by yourself.
Donations can be shipped to:
Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid
5405 Shoe Drive
Mesquite, TX 75149
Questions? Contact Matt Asato or Jackie Belt at 214-367-8080.
Go Somewhere with Buckner Missions
Every year, Buckner sends thousands of individuals and church groups on short-term mission trips to minister to orphans and at-risk children and families in the United States and 10 countries around the world. Visit www.ItsYourMission.com to learn how you can get involved.
Serve At-Risk Children in Your Area
Buckner International sponsors a number of after-school programs and child development centers serving at-risk children in the state of Texas. Programs are available in Dallas, Fort Worth, Amarillo, Lufkin, Lubbock, Longview, Amarillo and Houston.
In Dallas, we are currently recruiting on-going volunteers for the following:
*Tutor/Mentor
*Arts/Crafts Instructor
*Computer Instructor
*Exercise Instructor
*Party Organizer/Special Activity
*Piano Instructor
*Recreation Coordinator
*Soccer Coach
*Spiritual Enrichment Instructor
For on-going opportunities, please complete the following documents and fax/email to 214.758.8155 or acoston@buckner.org
1. Application
2. Background Investigation Consent
3. Questionnaire
4. Rules and Code of Ethics
5. Volunteer Agreement
For more information on how you can serve at-risk children in your area, please contact Ashley Coston 214-758-8028 or acoston@buckner.org
Host a Shoe Drive
Hundreds of people across the United States are leading their church, company, school and civic organization to collect new shoes. You can host a shoe drive – there are just a few easy steps.
Step 1: Sign up to host a shoe drive – be a shoe drive coordinator.
Step 2: Promote the shoe drive.
Step 3: Collect new shoes.
Step 4: Pack and ship the shoes.
To learn more, visit us here, or call 1-866-774-SHOE.
Mentor with KIDS HOPE USA
Be part of a National Mentoring Program that involves one congregation and one school. As a KIDS HOPE mentor, you would be meeting weekly with one at-risk child during school hours. Learn more.
Process Shoes for Orphan Souls at the Buckner Center for Humanitarian Aid
Buckner is always in need of volunteers to sort our shoe donations. If you live in the North Texas area, consider volunteering as an individual or scheduling a group from your church, civic organization or business to volunteer. Or, plan a mission trip to our warehouse. Learn more here.
Retirement Services
Befriend the senior citizens at one of our retirement communities in the state. Our communities are located in the following cities: Austin, Dallas, Houston, Longview and Beaumont. To learn more, visit our website.
TELL YOUR STORY
If you’ve been changed through any of the life-giving ministries of Buckner, we want to hear from you! Write about your experience and we’ll feature your story on the Web, in our e-newsletter or in our quarterly magazine, Buckner Today.
Stories about adoption, foster care, mission trips, volunteer experiences and more are all accepted. Send your stories to Jenny Pope at jpope@buckner.org.
