Volunteer programs have been an important part of Kerrville State Hospital for almost as long as the hospital has been in existence. Volunteers are actively involved in providing many special items and activities for KSH patients.
The Volunteer Services Council (VSC) is a separate non-profit organization which supports the volunteer program and patient activities which cannot be funded or sponsored by state funds.
Activities and projects funded by the VSC are:
Birthday gifts
Christmas gifts and related holiday activities
Computers for use by patients
Personal grooming items and clothing accessories
Cash assistance for canteen spending money for those without financial resources
Special meals for units or holiday activities
Entertainment
Unit holiday parties and activities
Opportunities for volunteering include:
Sponsor a birthday, Christmas, or holiday party
Assist with campus-wide special events
Assist in the patient library
Work with the rummage sale preparation and event
Provide live music for special events
Serve on the VSC
Assist staff with clerical work
Provide a special arts and crafts or education project
For more information on volunteering, making a donation, or to arrange for a speaking engagement, contact:
Caryn Talarico
Director, Community Relations
721 Thompson Drive
Kerrville, TX 78028
(830) 896-2211, ext. 6150
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- EIN 74-1656450
- (830) 896-2211
- 721 Thompson Dr Kerrville TX 78028-5154 USA
- www.kerrvillevsc.org
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Causes: Human Services, Senior Centers, Seniors
Mission: Provide care for the disabled
Programs: Help provide support and assitance to patients at the kerrville state hospital (consumer support)
help provide support to programs of the kerrville state hospital (facility support)
help assist volunteers who support the kerrville state hospital (volunteer support)
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