VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Community of Service

Boy Scout Eagle District
Contact: Carol Whitebook
Phone: (918) 743-6125
Website: www.eagledistrict.com
Description: Reaching and training young people values and character for today
Key Programs: Character Education (co-ed), Scout Leader, Events
Meetings: Various

Boy Scout Troop 214
Contact: Roger Scott, Scout Master
Phone: (918) 645-0432
Website: www.eagledistrict.com
Description: Training boys to become leaders; visiting the outdoors; educational activities; and community service.
Meetings: Every Monday at 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Boy Scout Troop 185
Contact: Matt Lopez, Scout Master
Phone: (918) 299-2933
Website: www.eagledistrict.com
Description: Training boys to become leaders; visiting the outdoors; educational activities; and community service.
Meetings: Every Monday night from 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the Jenks First United Methodist Church

Camp Fire USA Green Country Council
Contact: Bobbie Henderson, Executive Director
Phone: (918) 592-2267
Website: www.tulsacampfire.org
Description: CampFire builds caring, confident youth and future leaders.
Meetings: Fourth Monday at 5:45 PM every month except for Dec.

Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
Contact: Ruth Samuels
Phone: (918) 745-5236
www.girlscoutseastok.org
Description: For Girls Kindergarten through 12th grade

Jenks Chamber of Commerce
Contact: Annette Bowles, President
Phone: (918) 299-5005
Website: www.jenkschamber.com
Description: Promoting and enhancing the economic vitality and quality of life in the Jenks community.
Key Programs: Annual Banquet, Art on Main, Board of Directors, Diplomats, Golf Tournament
Meetings: Various

Jenks Community Food Bank
Contact: Martha Rongey, Executive Director
Phone: (918) 230-1094
Description: Provide food and other necessities, as available, to individuals and families in the Jenks Public Schools District, who need temporary assistance in critical financial situations.
Key Programs: Feeding the hungry on Saturday from 10 am to Noon, sorting food following food drives, and grant writing
Meetings: Last Tuesday of each month at 7 PM at 324 W. Apache

Jenks America Kiwanis
Contact: Marellie Robinson
Phone: (918) 299-5425
Website: www.kiwanis.org
Description: Kiwanis is a global organization of volunteers dedicated to changing the world one child and one community at a time.
Key Programs: Holiday Parade, Chili Supper, Trash Bash, and Pancake Breakfast
Meetings: Tuesdays at 7 AM at Camillie’s – Riverside

Jenks Garden Club
Contact: Ginny Greek, President
Phone: (918) 298-1013
Website: www.jenksgardenclub.com
Description: Stimulate interest in gardening; develop home grounds; promote city beautification; and conserve natural resources.
Meetings: Last Monday of every month at 7 PM at the Jenks Library
Special Project: Jenks Herb & Plant Festival and Board of Directors

Jenks Lions Club
Contact: Bernice Foster, Membership
Phone: (918) 299-5186
Website: www.lionsclubs.org
Key Programs: Board of Directors, Garage Sale, Pancake Breakfast, eyeglasses for City of Jenks school children
Meetings: Fourth Monday at 5:30 PM at Jenks City Hall
Fourth Wednesday at 5:30 PM at Jenks City Hall Community Room

Jenks Public Schools Foundation
Contact: Susan Kenny, Executive Director
Phone: (918) 299-4465
Website: www.jenksfoundation.org
Description: To serve as the catalyst for excellence in education for all students in the Jenks Public Schools.
Key Programs: Classroom grants to teachers, Exchange City, AVJD, and Annual Jamboree Auction
Meetings: Second Monday at 7 PM at IBC Bank, 73rd & Lewis

Jenks Public Schools Volunteer Program/Jenks High School Key Club
Contact: Patty Hanford, District Volunteer Coordinator
Phone: (918) 299-4411, ext. 2246; (918) 282-4941
Website: www.jenksps.org
Description: Utilizing parents and patrons of JPS to assist teachers and administration in providing the best possible education for our students.
Key Programs: Volunteer Programs at each site
Meetings: Volunteer Coordinator – as needed; Key Club – twice a month

Leadership Jenks Alumni Association
Contact: Brittany Sawyer
Phone: (918) 299-5005
Description: Leadership Jenks Alumni making a positive, noticeable difference in the quality of life in the Jenks area by developing and integrating the strengths and talents of our individual members.

Meals on Wheels - Jenks
Contact: Kathleen Berger, President
Phone: (918) 299-2678
Website: www.mealsonwheelstulsa.org
Description: Providing food and friendship for the homebound.
Key Programs: Route driver delivering meals to clients; food handler portioning bulk food; day coordinator; scheduling; ordering food & supplies.
Meetings: Various

RARC, Inc. - Riverview Achievement Resource Center
Contact: Freda Cowart
Phone: (918) 299-2656
Website: www.rarcinc.org
Description: RARC's mission continues to provide individualized vocational services to people with developmental disabilities in a work environment encouraging independence, productivity, and success.

Oklahoma Aquarium
Contact: Teri Bowers, COO/Executive Director
Phone: (918) 528-1501
Website: www.okaquarium.org
Description: Conservation Through Education – The facility as a whole educates the public about the many vital life forms in our oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Key Programs: Board of Directors, Mardis Gras, Hallowmarine, Aquarium Run, and various other projects
Meeting: First Thursday every other month at 4 PM