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9 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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9 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 Saturday, August 4th, we will welcome over 500 families and provide information and resources about community-based organizations, and provide health screenings, dental screenings, and a backpack filled with school supplies.
The day begins at 6:30 a.m. In coordination with a member of the planning committee or a lead volunteer, there are volunteer opportunities to do the following:
- Raffle table
- Parking lot attendants
- Health screenings (two rooms)
- Backpack distribution and runners - Pre-Registration and Day of Registration tables
- Community Resource Fair
- Exercise Demonstration
- Hospitality Room
More opportunities with Office of State Representative Jessica Farrar
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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
3725 FultonHouston, TX 77009
DATE POSTED
May 15, 2018
SKILLS
- Child Development
- Organization
- People Skills
- Spanish
- Customer Service
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- 5 hours, flexible upon request