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National Volunteer Month
April is a time to recognize all those who give their time and energy to various organizations throughout the country! We also encourage you to use this month to spend some of your time volunteering at some of the non-profits here in OKC. There is an opportunity for every passion! Explore the organizations below and find out which one aligns with yours!
The CARE Center
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is Oklahoma County’s only child advocacy center, and we are committed to helping children find their voice and begin to heal after abuse as well as preventing child abuse through education. Our volunteers play an important role in creating a comfortable, welcoming and safe environment for those we serve. Find out more at carecenter-okc.org
Urban Bridge
is creating pathways to holistic health and success to activate the potential within the youth we serve. Built on a foundation of mentorship and mental health, our programs inspire creativity, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership. With positive influences, new opportunities, and fresh ideas, the next generation can reimagine a future of hope. Find out more at urbanbridge.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities® Oklahoma City
benefits children by providing a “home away-from-home” for families with seriously ill or injured children receiving medical treatment in the Oklahoma City area - you can even volunteer as a guest chef for a night! Find out more at rmhc-okc.org.
The ComeBack Kid Society (CKS)
is a 501C3 nonprofit agency providing free mentoring programs for youth. We are on a mission to help youth unearth potential, harness greatness, and discover their true purpose. CKS’s programs have partnerships with local schools, juvenile detention centers, and foster facilities and treatment centers where we pair youth with free mentors. Find out more at thecomebackkidsociety.com.
OKC Beautiful
is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering Oklahoma City’s beauty and environmental stewardship through collaboration, education, and advocacy. The Adopt-A-Park program empowers volunteer groups to adopt a park, median, or greenbelt to maintain and beautify OKC. Find out more at okcbeautiful.com
Bella SPCA
is a non-profit organization based in Oklahoma City created to assist low-paid/low-earning, aging, or terminally ill pet owners with the cost of veterinary care when it cannot be afforded and also find permanent loving homes for rescued animals. Volunteers assist with adoption outreaches, vaccine clinics, fundraising events, and community education. Find out more at bellaspca.org