Tag: volunteer

Seeking research participants for study on knee pain

Research volunteers needed! Do you have knee pain? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a four-month research study looking at effects of raspberries in improving joint function and reducing pain associated with knee osteoarthritis. If you are between 45-79 years old and otherwise healthy and mobile you may qualify. Participants will consume…

School mentors begin a new year

Susan Parker The mentors at Borman Elementary started the school year on September 13. The mentors will be reuniting with the students they mentored last year. Continuing with the child builds a life-long relationship. The mentors meet with their student for one hour each week. You do not need to be a former teacher, just…

Mentoring Appreciation Breakfast

  Susan Parker Mentoring has so many benefits. You make a difference in a child’s life, and you are shown so much appreciation. The week of Thanksgiving we were treated to a light breakfast, and our students made us thank you cards expressing their gratitude. If you are interested in mentoring, please contact Susan Parker…

Volunteering in the prison system

  Nancy Thomas On Saturday, November 11, the New Life Church’s Ladies’ and Men’s Lunch Bunch groups combined to enjoy a Thanksgiving meal. Our hosts were Carol and Jim Hansen who opened their beautiful home to 47 of us. We feasted on turkey, ham, and all the trimmings – which included Jois Ross’ southern cornbread…

Our Daily Bread Dinner/Dance February 2018

  Carol Rogers A Heart for the Hungry is the theme of a recently announced dinner and dance to be held on February 24, 2018 at The Clubhouse at Robson Ranch, as a fundraiser benefiting Our Daily Bread. The evening will include dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions to help raise much needed funds…

United Way is seeking VITA volunteers

Mike Weaver The United Way of Denton County needs volunteers for its Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program for tax year 2017. VITA is a free tax preparation service for low to moderately low-income families and individuals. IRS trained and certified volunteers prepare taxes for families and individuals who earn $53,000 or less. The program…

Riding Unlimited volunteers needed

Patricia Dellemann Riding Unlimited teaches horsemanship to the disabled as a unique form of therapy. The ranch is located just 10 minutes north on HWY 156. Volunteers will work as horse handlers and side walkers. No previous experience is required; we will train you. The biggest gap we have right now in the schedule is…

Robson Ranch Mentors return to school

Susan Parker The Robson Ranch Mentors returned to school! On September 21, 2017, mentoring began again at Borman School. The Evers School mentors also returned this month. The Denton ISD continues to have a need for additional mentors. It only requires an hour each week to make a difference in a child’s life. If you…

Hearts for Our Daily Bread: Volunteer Spotlight

Carol Rogers, this month’s celebrated volunteer

Kristi Bledsoe When we moved out to Robson Ranch two years ago I was already volunteering at Our Daily Bread soup kitchen in Denton and knew of many Robson residents who also shared my passion. After living here for a while I became absolutely amazed at the number of volunteers and supporters Our Daily Bread…

Hearts for Our Daily Bread: Volunteer Spotlight

Dana Bolin, volunteer for Our Daily Bread

Kristi Bledsoe When we moved out to Robson Ranch a year and a half ago I was already volunteering at Our Daily Bread soup kitchen in Denton and knew of many Robson residents who also shared my passion. After living here for a while I became absolutely amazed at the number of volunteers and supporters…