Volunteer | United Way of Payne County

The time you give to individuals and non-profits can make a huge impact in our community.

Whether you have one hour or one day, we have a variety of ways for you to volunteer. Volunteer opportunities span United Way of Payne County's areas of focus and impact: health, education, financial stability, and life-enhancing. What are you passionate about? How do you want to make a difference? No matter the amount of time, your volunteerism is supporting your neighbors and improving Payne County.

Last year, more than 1,000 volunteers donated more than 5,000 hours in opportunities through United Way. Help us make those numbers even higher this year. Payne County needs you and the time you're able to give. Become a United Way volunteer!

Stillwater Opportunities

Volunteer with Animals

Humane Society of Stillwater
405-377-1701 | 1710 S. Main, Stillwater, OK | www.hspets.org
Walk dogs, socialize with cats, sweep and mop laundry area, wash dog water bowls, pick up play yards, mow the lawn, spot check and clean animal cages.

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Tiny Paws Kitten Rescue
405-612-0071 | 901 S. Lowery, Stillwater, OK | www.tinypawsok.org

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Turning Point Therapeutic Horsemanship
4405-269-2225 | 385 S Country Club Rd, Stillwater, OK | turningpointriding.org
Facilitate people's emotional, physical and behavioral health through therapeutic horsemanship and equine-assisted activities.

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Volunteer with Youth

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Oklahoma - Stillwater
405-624-9922 | 416 S Lewis, Stillwater, OK | www.bigoklahoma.org/stillwater
Become a one-on-one mentor to a child with as little as 1 hour a week, or 2-4 hours a month. BBBS provides training and support, and asks that their mentors commit to a year of service.

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CASA for Kids, Inc.
405-624-2242 | 315 W. 6th, Ste 205, Stillwater, OK | https://casaforkids.com/
Provide a voice for abused or neglected children by advocating for them in court.

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NOTE: CASA for Kids does not offer hours for court-ordered community service.

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
918-749-2551 | 315 W 12^th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 | https://mygs.girlscouts.org/volunteer
Become a troop leader or assist with a program to help girls grow confident and strong.
Note: Girl Scouts does not accept volunteers under 18 years old.

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Volunteer with Tutoring

Stillwater Literacy Council
405-372-2144 | 1107 South Duck, Room 102, Stillwater, OK | www.stillwaterliteracycouncil.org/
Tutor basic literacy students and students whose second language is English.

Please contact Arlene Devers, Executive Director at stillwaterliteracycouncil@gmail.com for more information.

Note: Stillwater Literacy Council does not offer hours for individuals under 18 or groups.

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NOTE: Stillwater Literacy Council does not offer hours for court-ordered community service, individuals under 18 or groups.

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Volunteer at a Thrift Store

The Salvation Army of Stillwater: Family Store
405-372-1555 | 1001 S. Main, Stillwater, OK
Assist with customers, taking donationgs, and sorting clothing.

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Thrifty Butterfly
405-533-1112 | 302 N. Main St., Stillwater, OK | www.wingsofhopeok.com/thrifty-butterfly/
Assist customers and sorting and processing donations.

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Karman Korner Resale Shop
819 S Main , Stillwater, OK | Stillwater-Medical/Karman-Korner
Sort donations, steam and ready garments for sale, price merchandise, create displays, and man the cash register.

Contact Whitney Johnson 405-377-6410 or wjohnson@stillwater-medical.org for more information.

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Food Bank and Community Meals Service

Stillwater Mobile Meals
405-742-5765 | 1323 W. 6th, Stillwater, OK | www.stillwater-mobilemeals.org
Pack and deliver lunches to the elderly, convalescing and homebound residents of Stillwater Monday through Friday.

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Our Daily Bread
405-533-2555 (volunteer extension: 102) | 701 E 12th, Stillwater, OK | www.ourdailybreadstillwater.org
Welcome, serve, and connect with guests as they shop, as well as sort through donations, restock shelves, or help in the community garden.

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4 Kids and Community
405-613-3259 | http://4kidsandcommunity.org/
Help prepare food boxes, help with monthly community supper

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The Salvation Army of Stillwater
405-372-1554 | 1101 S. Lowry, Stillwater, OK | https://www.facebook.com/SalArmyStillwater/
Help process donations, assist with the food pantry, or assist with the Shield on Wheels program.

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Mission of Hope
405-332-5521 | 1804 S Perkins, Stillwater, OK | www.stillwatermoh.org
Prepare meals, assist with cleaning and organizing, assist clients, and stock shelves.

Contact Kim Oliver for more information: Kim@stillwatermoh.org

Note: Mission of Hope does not offer volunteer hours for individuals under the age of 18.

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Volunteer With a Local Shelter

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Payne County Youth Services
405-377-3380 | 2224 W. 12th, Stillwater, OK | www.pcys.org
Work directly with children and youth, serve on one of our Boards, provide tutoring, assist with events and fundraising, and advocate for abused and neglected children and youth, and for mental health and substance abuse services.

Volunteers may provide special events or outings for shelter residents, sponsor a game night, movie night, or provide activities such as fishing, arts and crafts, and playing basketball.

Various internships through both bachelor and advanced degree programs at OSU, or with businesses or faith-based organizations are available.

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Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services
405-372-9922 | 3800 N. Washington, Stillwater, OK | https://wingsofhopeok.com/aboutnew/careers/
Provide office work or cleaning for the shelter, on-site childcare for clients, or help sort donations at the retail shop.

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Volunteer with Stillwater Medical Center

Requirements for SMC and Karman Legacy Hospice Volunteer Programs:

SMC: 14- to 17-year-olds can participate in the Youth Summer Program; year-round volunteers should be 18 and above (Volunteer Director may accept a younger year-round volunteer at their discretion). Must complete a two-step Tuberculosis test, provide documentation of certain vaccinations, pass a background check, and complete onboarding/training. SMC does not offer volunteer opportunities for court-ordered community service.

Stillwater Medical Volunteer Program

1323 W 6th Ave, Stillwater, OK | www.stillwater-medical.org
Knitting Baby Caps (yarn + pattern supplied) [volunteer @ home!]Gift Shop: customer service, cashiering, stocking shelves, etc., offer comfort measures to patients and families (blankets, beverages, pillows, etc.), transporting patients in wheelchair, maintaining lobby/waiting, stocking supplies, assisting staff, visiting with patients and families, Assisting staff through light clerical duties, keep customer traffic moving through the registration process, assist in taking patients, family members and guests where they need to go, etc., delivering items (newspapers, mail, snacks, and "joy cart" items to patients, transporting patients in wheelchairs for procedures or at discharge. May assist in other one-day projects: preparing items for mail or distribution to patients, etc. (such as folding menus, scanning documents, stuffing envelopes, etc.)

Contact Jeffery Corbett at jcorbett@stillwater-medical.org or 405-742-5680 for information.

Learn more and apply to volunteer: https://www.stillwater-medical.org/who-we-are/volunteer/

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Karman Legacy Hospice Volunteer Program
1311 S Western Rd, Stillwater, OK | www.stillwater-medical.org
Provide companionship for patients, provide caregiver respite, volunteer in Administration office with office work and other behind-the-scenes tasks, deliver birthday and anniversary flowers; arrange flowers, attend funerals, create care packages,

Note: Volunteers can give anywhere from an hour to 4 hours a week.

Contact Valerie Bloodgood at 405-377-8012 or vbloodgood@stillwater-medical.org for more information.

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Contact Whitney Johnson at 405-377-6410 or wjohnson@stillwater-medical.org for more information.

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Volunteer with Your Group

Stillwater Habitat for Humanity
405-372-8100 | 505 E 18th, Stillwater, OK | www.stillwaterhabitat.org
Help with construction, help process donations for the resale shop, recycling or office work.

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The Salvation Army of Stillwater
405-372-1554 | 1101 S. Lowry, Stillwater, OK | www.facebook.com/SalArmyStillwater
Help process donations, assist with the food pantry, process angel tree donations and volunteer bell ringers during the holidays.

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Wings of Hope Family Crisis Services
405-372-9922 | 3800 N. Washington, Stillwater, OK | www.wingsofhopeok.com
Provide office work or cleaning for the shelter, onsite childcare for clients, or help sort donations at the retail shop.

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NOTE: Girl Scouts does not accept volunteers under 18 years old.

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Our Blood Institute
580-599-1131 | www.obi.org
Greet and thank donors at community blood drives, which are held 7 days of the week at a variety of locations.

Contact Renee Kaiser at 580-599-1131 or renee.kaiser@obi.org for more information.

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Volunteer Outdoors

Lake McMurtry Friends
405-747-8085 | 29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater, OK | www.lakemcmurtry.org
Assist with special events, office work, trail maintenance and cleanup days.

Contact info@lakemcmurtry.org for more information.

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Lake Carl Blackwell
405-372-5157 | 11000 West Hwy 51, Stillwater, OK, Stillwater, OK | https://lake.okstate.edu/
Trail maintenance/trail building, pick up debris/trash from the shorelines with specific time spent along the beach areas, clean up fire pits in camping areas, help with general upkeep at the lake.

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Volunteers 17 & Under Accepted

American Red Cross - Northern Oklahoma Chapter

918-831-1100 | 118 W. 7th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 | www.redcross.org

Assist with local and national disaster response teams, help build local community resilience to disasters through preparedness programs, organize blood drives, help with events benefiting military members and their families, and fundraising.

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Our Blood Institute
580-599-1131 | www.obi.org
Volunteers are needed to greet and thank donors at community blood drives, which are held 7 days of the week at a variety of locations. If you are looking for a flexible volunteer opportunity, this one is for you!

Interested in this opportunity? Sign up to volunteer and we’ll be in touch. Contact Renee Kaiser at 580-599-1131 or renee.kaiser@obi.org for more info.

NOTE: OBI does not offer hours for court-ordered community service

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First United Methodist Church
405-372-5854 | 400 W 7th, Stillwater, OK | www.fumcstw.org

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Hope House - Gathering clothing and supplies for foster families in need.

Email: Stwhopehouse@gmail.com

Phone: 405.385.2474

Weekend Children’s Food Sacks - For more information and to volunteer, contact Linda Blum!

Contact: Linda Blum

Email: Lkblum55@gmail.com

Shower Ministry - This happens on Thursdays from 2:00-3:30, contact Beth Buchanan to volunteer!

Contact: Beth Buchanan

Email: churchoffice@fumcstw.org

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Lake McMurtry Friends
405-747-8085 | 29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater, OK | www.lakemcmurtry.org
Assist with special events, office work, trail maintenance and cleanup days.

Contact info@lakemcmurtry.org for more information.

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Perkins Opportunities

Volunteer in Perkins

4 Kids and Community
Call for more information 405-613-3259 | http://4kidsandcommunity.org/
Monthly community supper, help prepare food boxes

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Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
918-749-2551 | 315 W 12^th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074

https://mygs.girlscouts.org/volunteer

Become a troop leader or assist with a program to help girls grow confident and strong!

NOTE: Girl Scouts does not accept volunteers under 18 years old or offer hours for court-ordered community service.

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Cushing Opportunities

Volunteer in Cushing

Girl Scouts of Eastern Oklahoma
918-749-2551 | 315 W 12^th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 https://mygs.girlscouts.org/volunteer
Become a troop leader or assist with a program to help girls grow confident and strong!

NOTE: Girl Scouts does not accept volunteers under 18 years old or offer hours for court-ordered community service.

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Cushing Pride
918-399-6900 | 100 Judy Adams Blvd 74023, Cushing, OK | www.facebook.com/CushingPride
Join the community in helping beautify the streets of Cushing and/or assist with recycling every other Sunday. Follow Cushing Pride and Cushing Pride Recycling on Facebook.

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Court-Ordered Community Service

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Note: Applicants who have been convicted or are being tried for a violent crime; such as, but not limited to, domestic violence, sexual assault, or weapons crime cannot be accepted to volunteer at Our Daily Bread.

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Stillwater Public Library
405-372-3633 | 1107 S Duck St, Stillwater, OK 74074 | https://stillwaterok.gov/168/Library
Dust and clean bookshelves and furniture, alphabetize children's books, pick up garbage on library grounds, help staff prepare for programs, data entry

Note: Applicants who have been convicted or are being tried for charges; such as, but not limited to, theft, drug-related charges, or assault cannot be accepted to volunteer at Stillwater Public Library.

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Stillwater Group Homes
405-743-2496 | 904 W 11th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74075 | stillwatergrouphomes.org
Assist with administrative tasks, events, fundraising, communications, or programs.

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Opportunities for Individuals Under 17

Volunteers 17 & Under Accepted

American Red Cross - Northern Oklahoma Chapter
918-831-1100 | 118 W. 7th Ave, Stillwater, OK 74074 | www.redcross.org
Assist with local and national disaster response teams, help build local community resilience to disasters through preparedness programs, organize blood drives, help with events benefiting military members and their families, and fundraising.

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Our Blood Institute
580-599-1131 | www.obi.org
Greet and thank donors at community blood drives, which are held 7 days of the week at a variety of locations.

Contact Renee Kaiser at 580-599-1131 or renee.kaiser@obi.org for more information.

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NOTE: OBI does not offer hours for court-ordered community service.

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First United Methodist Church
405-372-5854 | 400 W 7th, Stillwater, OK | www.fumcstw.org

Hope House - Gathering clothing and supplies for foster families in need.
Contact Stwhopehouse@gmail.com or call 405.385.2474 for more information.

Weekend Children’s Food Sacks
Contact Linda Blum at Lkblum55@gmail.com for more information.

Shower Ministry - Thursdays from 2:00-3:30,
Contact Beth Buchanan at churchoffice@fumcstw.org for more information.

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Lake McMurtry Friends
405-747-8085 | 29180 Chisholm Curve, Stillwater, OK | www.lakemcmurtry.org
Assist with special events, office work, trail maintenance and cleanup days.

Contact info@lakemcmurtry.org for more information.

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