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29 people are interested
Northside Back to School Health and Resource Fair
ORGANIZATION: Office of State Representative Jessica Farrar
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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29 people are interested
The Northside Back to School Health and Resource Fair planning committee is recruiting volunteers to prepare over 2,000 students for the school year. On Thursday, August 2nd, 50 volunteers over two shifts will sort boxes of backpacks and school supplies, remove the items from the boxes, and stuff the backpacks with paper, pencils, folders, and more!
The two three hour shifts require continuous physical activity. Some of the boxes may be up to 20 pounds. Refreshments and a light lunch will be provided. There is also a brief safety training for lifting and moving boxes on the day of the event.
- Shift A: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Shift B: 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
All day opportunities are available for super volunteers! Potential volunteers must be at least 14 years old.
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About Office of State Representative Jessica Farrar
Location:
PO Box 30099, Houston, TX 77249, US
Mission Statement
Jessica Farrar is currently in her eleventh term as State Representative of District 148. She was first elected to the Texas House of Representatives in 1994 at the age of 27, and she is the longest serving Hispanic member from Harris County in the Texas House of Representatives.
Description
Rep. Farrar currently serves as the Vice-Chair of the House Committee on Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence and is a member of the House Committee on State Affairs. In addition, Representative Farrar serves as the Chairwoman of the Texas House Women’s Health Caucus. During the 82nd Legislative session, she served as the Leader of the Texas House Democratic Caucus.
Representative Farrar works extensively on issues related to the environment, women’s health, children's healthcare, education, taxes, homeowner rights, homeland and border security, domestic violence, sexual assault, reproductive rights, insurance coverage, transportation, discrimination, and criminal and juvenile justice.
Rep. Farrar grew up in Houston. She received a Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Houston and a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas School of Law. She is married to Lieutenant Colonel Marco Sanchez, who is a practicing attorney. They live in Houston's Lindale Park neighborhood with their dogs, Cricket, Gator, and Possum.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3310 Bissonnet St.Houston, TX 77005
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2018
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Youth Services
- General Education
- Community Outreach
- Supply Chain
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Must be at least 14
- Orientation or Training
- A minimum of three hours over two shifts.
- Please indicate if you are available during shift A or shift B.