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Office
of Financial Aid - Federal Work Study
COMMUNITY
SERVICE PROGRAM
The Federal Work Study Community
Service Program offers opportunities of employment to students
who wish to work off-campus for a local Nonprofit Organization
or Public Agency or as a reading/math tutor for local
elementary schools through the America Reads & Counts
Program. Students must be currently enrolled at
Samford University and awarded Federal Work Study.
To apply, the student should
contact the agency/organization listed below to discuss the
job opportunity and then contact the Financial Aid Community
Service Coordinator, Kim Whitfield at klwhitfi@samford.edu,
(800) 888-7245, or (205) 726-2905. The current wage is $8.65/hour
(total wages and hours cannot exceed the FWS amount awarded
to the student). You can VIEW
PICTURES here from past students.
OTHER
STUDENT EMPLOYMENT JOBS
Samford offers employment
through on-campus jobs, as well. To view these opportunities,
please visit Student
Employment.
AMERICA
READS & COUNTS TUTORING PROGRAMS
Financial Aid Office, Samford University,
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
Contact Person: Kim Whitfield at
(205) 726-2905 or (800) 888-7245 or klwhitfi@samford.edu
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The mission of the America
Reads Program is to ensure that every child
can read well and independently by the end of the
third grade. The mission of the America
Counts Program is to help students through
the ninth grade in developing and building strong
mathematical skills. FWS job opportunities
are given to qualified Samford University students
who will be trained and placed in a local over-the-mountain,
rural, or inner city school as reading or math tutors.
Please visit the above web site for more information. Updated
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The mission of the
Alabama Poverty Project is to inspire moral and civic
responsibility of citizens to work together toward the
elimination of poverty in Alabama.
FWS job opportunities include clerical assistance, research,
website maintenance, communications management, and
event planning. Updated
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ALABAMA
PUBLIC TELEVISION
2112 11th Avenue South, Suite 400, Birmingham,
AL 35205
Contact Person: Michael McKenzie at
(205) 451-0123 or mckenzie@aptv.org
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The mission of the Alabama Public
Television is to provide educational television to Alabamians
of all ages, from preschool children to adult learners.
FWS job opportunities include positions in communication/promotion,
development/marketing, education outreach.
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ALETHIA HOUSE
201 Finley Avenue West, PO Box 1514, Birmingham,
AL 35201
Contact Person: Chris Retan at (205)
324-6502
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The mission of the
Alethia House is to empower low income people with the
skills and values they need to be responsible for their
own well-being. FWS job opportunities available
include Assistant Care Manager, (this is an excellent
job for someone who is thinking about becoming a social
worker.) Updated 01/11/07
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AMERICAN
CANCER SOCIETY - Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge
1104 Ireland Way, Birmingham, AL 35205
Contact Person: Jennifer Cherry at
(205) 930-8873 or
jennifer.cherry@cancer.org
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The mission of the
organization is to provide free lodging for out of town
cancer patients who must travel to Birmingham for treatment.
The Joe Lee Griffin Hope Lodge offers a temporary home
at no charge to the guests, who are cancer patients
and their families during cancer treatment. FWS
job opportunities include the following: front
desk receptionist and laundry helper. Updated
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AMERICAN
DIABETES ASSOCIATION
3918 Montclair Road, Suite 218, Birmingham,
AL 35213
Contact Person: Stephanie Marino at (205)
870-5172 ext. 3069 or smarino@diabetes.org
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The mission of the American
Diabetes Association is to prevent and cure diabetes
and to improve the lives of all people suffering from
diabetes. FWS job opportunities available include
topical research, mailings, computer input, mass mail,
event coordination. Updated 11/05/2008
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AMERICAN
LUNG ASSOCIATION OF ALABAMA
3125 Independence Drive, Suite 325, Birmingham,
AL 35209
Contact Person: Angela Bush at (205)
933-8821 or abush@alabamalung.org
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The mission of the
American Lung Association is to promote lung health
and prevent lung disease. FWS job opportunities
available include office duties, program volunteers
to implement programs in school systems, special event
volunteers, website design. Updated
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AMERICAN
RED CROSS - Blood Services, Alabama Region
1130 22nd Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Contact Person: Khadigah Tribble at (205)
918-1000 ext. 1515 or tribblek@usa.redcross.org
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The mission of the American
Red Cross (Birmingham Area Chapter) is to assist victims
of disaster and provides military emergency communications,
and health and safety education. FWS job opportunities
are available by contacting the person listed above.
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ARC OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
- Association for Retarded Citizens
215 21st Avenue South, Birmingham,
AL 35205
Contact Person: Mike Nussbaumer or Nancy
Cook at (205) 322-9055
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The mission of ARC
is to provide quality service to people with mental
retardation and their families to ensure that they have
a normal life. ARC provides residential, early
intervention, day training and employment services.
FWS job opportunities available include assisting with
training of adults with mental retardation, as well
as grounds keeping. A trainer/volunteer orientation
is required and can be arranged prior to work.
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ARTHRITIS
FOUNDATION
300 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 3500, Vestavia
Hills, AL 35216
Contact Person: Jerry Burch at (205) 979-5700
or jburch@arthritis.org
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The mission of the Arthritis
Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in
the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related
diseases. FWS job opportunities include assisting staff
in providing educational info to people requesting;
communications with media regarding events info; general
office help as needed. Updated 6/19/03
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BIG
BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF BIRMINGHAM, INC.
1901 14th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
35205
Contact Person: Sue Johnson at (205) 939-5590
or sjohnson@bbbsbhm.org
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The mission of BBBS of Birmingham
is to provide positive role models to children in need.
FWS job opportunities include case aid, work with program
staff to assist with supervision call and children interviews,
keep website Updated and help with special events.
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BIRMINGHAM
AIDS OUTREACH, INC.
205 32nd Street South, (mailing: PO Box 550070,
Birmingham, AL 35255)
Contact Person: Polly Kellar at (205) 322-4197
ext. 11 or polly@birminghamaidsoutreach.org
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BAO is dedicated to enhancing
the quality of life of people and families living with
HIV/AIDS and reducing further spread of the disease
through age appropriate community HIV/AIDS prevention
education services. FWS job opportunities include
direct client services, such as food closet, clothes
closet, transportation to appointments, and coordination
of client programs (Friends & Family nights, client
group activities, and holiday gift boxes), and indirect
service opportunities, such as bookkeeping, clerical,
fundraising, prevention education presentations.
Updated 9/4/07
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BIRMINGHAM
BOTANICAL GARDENS - (Friends of the Birmingham Botanical Gardens)
2612 Lane Park Road, Birmingham, AL 35223
Contact Person: Carolyn Snow at (205) 414-3962
or csnow@bbgardens.org
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The mission of Friends of the
Birmingham Botanical Gardens is to promote public
knowledge and appreciation of plants, gardens, and
the environment; and receives, raises and administers
resources for these purposes. FWS job opportunities
include assisting the education department in the
organization and preparation of children's discovery
field trips. Assist membership, events, marketing,
and library staff with various duties. Updated
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BIRMINGHAM
CIVIL RIGHTS INSTITUTE
520 16th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Carol Wells at (205) 328-9696
ext. 227 or cwells@bcri.org
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The mission of the
Birmingham Civil Rights Institute is to promote civil
and human rights worldwide through education.
FWS job opportunities include gallery attendant, office
assistant, and ticket booth attendant.
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BIRMINGHAM HEALTH CARE
- My Place Child Development Center
712 25th Street N., PO Box 11523, Birmingham,
AL 35203
Contact Person: Mattie Sanders Hawkins at
(205) 439-7259 or msanders.bhc-al.org
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The mission of BHC
is to meet the needs of persons who are underserved,
including homeless persons, by providing direct health
and medical services; facilitating access to public
benefits and available community-based resources; and
through a coordinated community-wide effort, advocating
and promoting solutions facing underserved persons.
FWS job opportunities include childcare assistant.
Updated 11/20/2008
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BIRMINGHAM
MUSEUM OF ART
2000 8th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203-2278
Contact Person: Rhonda Hethcox at (205)254-2070
or (205)422-7080 or rhethcox@artsbma.org
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The Birmingham Museum
of Art provides a collection of over 18,000 works of
art dating from ancient to modern times. FWS job
opportunities can be obtained by contacting the person(s)
listed above. Updated 11/20/2008
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BIRMINGHAM MUSIC COOPERATIVE
1807 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Yvonne Henderson at (205)
322-6737 or yvonne@bhammusic.org
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The mission of the
Birmingham Music Coop is to promote musical arts organizations
in Birmingham through administrative, marketing, and
fundraising support.. FWS job opportunities include
data entry, assistance with rehearsals and productions,
assistance with marketing and development projects.
Updated 11/05/08
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BIRMINGHAM
URBAN GARDEN SOCIETY
1731 First Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Jan Holliday at (205)
251-8139 or cawaco@bellsouth.net
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The mission of Birmingham Urban
Garden Society is to provide a framework to assist neighborhoods
and organizations in the development of urban gardens.
FWS jobs available include work with schools, communities
and interested groups to establish gardens; monitor
gardens, set up gardens, and composting and nutrition
training sessions.. Updated 7/15/03
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BIRMINGHAM
ZOO, INC.
One Wild Place, Birmingham, AL 35223
Contact Person: Carol Hendrickson at (205)
879-0409, ext. 237 or chendrickson@birminghamzoo.com
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The mission of the Birmingham
Zoo is to instill in its visitors and other interested
parties an appreciation of wildlife that will promote
the conservation of natural resources. FWS job
opportunities include Animal Nutrition Center, Elementary
and Secondary Education classes, Horticulture Department,
computer and data entry, gift shop, and special events.
A trainer/volunteer orientation is required and can
be arranged prior to work. Updated
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BOYS
& GIRLS CLUB OF CENTRAL ALABAMA - HUEYTOWN UNIT &
CLAY-CHALKVILLE ROAD
PO Box 10391, Birmingham, AL 35202
Contact Person: Kim Turner at (205)
744-3070 or kturner@bgcca.org
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The mission of the Boys &
Girls Club is to provide facilities and leadership to
enable all youth to develop and achieve to their maximum
potential in accordance with Judeo-Christian principles.
FWS jobs available includes Program Staff. Duties include
supervision of club members, conduct sports/recreation/art
activities, and assisting with homework. Updated
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BROTHER BRYAN MISSION
1616 2nd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Steve Brown at (205) 322-0092
or brobryan@bellsouth.net
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The mission of the Brother Bryan
Mission is to provide societal help in various ways
to homeless men. FWS job opportunities are various.
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CENTER
FOR URBAN MISSION
2030 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL
35203
Contact Person: Lisa Cole at (205) 252-8286
or lcole@newcitycenter.org
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The mission of The Center for
Urban Mission is to inspire families to move from dependency
to true sufficiency, through education, spiritual, and
job training. FWS job opportunities include Tutoring
(math, English, reading) from K-12, Administrative office
work, Nursery (newborn to age 3), and Mother's Day Out.
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CHILDREN'S
DANCE FOUNDATION
1715 27th Court South, Homewood, AL 35209
Contact Person: Shellie Chambers at
(205) 870-0073 or shellie@childrensdancefoundation.org
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The mission of the
Children's Dance Foundation is to provide quality dance
education, fostering many essential skills, creativity
and confidence. FWS job opportunities include
archive video copying, posting flyers around Birmingham,
database entries, copying, phone calls, and mailings.
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CHILDREN'S
(HOSPITAL) HEALTH SYSTEM
1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233
Contact Person: Frank Hrabe at (205)
939-5169 or frank.hrabe@chsys.org
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The mission of Children's Hospital
is to provide the best health care to all children.
FWS job opportunities may include Volunteer Services,
Gift Shop, Clinic Ambassadors, Recovery, and some
Patient Areas. Students must go through Volunteer
Training which includes an information session, interview,
background check and drug screen, and orientation.
This process may take as long as 45 days before service
could begin. Note: We usually take 2 to 3 work/study
students. The students must meet the requirements
of all college student volunteers. These can be found
the the website under ways to give.
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CHILDREN'S VILLAGE, INC.
2001 18th Street SW, Birmingham, AL 35211
Contact Person: Earnestine Holling
@ 205-925-0037 or village6@bellsouth.net
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The Mission of
Children's Village is to provide a home that will
allow our children to grow and develop in all areas
of their lives. To provide a "family unit"
for children who have been orphaned, neglected, or
abused. FWS Job Opportunities Available Include tutors,
mentors, social workers, and counselors. Updated
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COMMUNITY KITCHENS OF B'HAM,
INC.
1024 South 12th Street, Birmingham, AL 35205
Contact Person: Andrea F. Blackert at (205)
251-3569 or ablackert@thecommunitykitchens.org
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The mission of
Community Kitchens is to help reduce hunger by serving
free meals and providing job training to those in
need in the greater Birmingham area. FWS job
opportunities include office work, working with other
volunteers, inventory, food purchases, and food delivery.
Updated 11/21/2008
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CRISIS
CENTER, INC.
3600 8th Avenue South, Suite 501, Birmingham,
AL 35222
Contact Person: Michael Falligant at (205)
323-7782 or mfalligant@crisiscenterbham.com
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The mission of Crisis Center,
Inc. is committed to helping others through crisis and
suicide intervention, telephone counseling, and community
outreach. In addition to a 24 hour crisis line, program
areas of The Crisis Center include these directed toward
children, teens, senior citizens and victims of sexual
assault. FWS job opportunities include telephone counseling,
phone room shift management, providing elderly reassurance
to senior citizens. A trainer/volunteer orientation
is required and can be arranged prior to work.
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EASTER
SEALS OF THE BIRMINGHAM AREA
200 Beacon Parkway West, Birmingham, AL 35209
Contact Person: Kelli Keith at (205)
314-2187 or kkeith@eastersealsbham.org
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The mission of this agency is
to create solutions that change the lives of children
and adults with disabilities and other special needs,
and the change the lives of their families, as well.
FWS job opportunities include marketing intern.
A trainer/volunteer orientation is required and can
be arranged prior to work. Updated
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EXCEPTIONAL
FOUNDATION
1616 Oxmoor Road, Homewood, AL 35209
Contact Person: Chris Germany at (205) 870-0776
or chrisgermany@exceptionalfoundation.org
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The mission of the Exceptional
Foundation is to provide social and recreational activities
for the special needs population. FWS job opportunities
helping and/or assisting with programs and staff.
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FAMILY
COURT OF JEFFERSON COUNTY
120 Second Court North, Birmingham, AL 35204
Contact Person: Vanessa Jones at (205) 264-8052
or jonesv@jccal.org
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The mission of this agency
is to equally and fairly apply the law in such a manner
as to serve the best interest of the child and to
enhance the quality of life for all the citizens of
the community. FWS job opportunities include Probation
and Intake Aide; Aide for Substance Abuse Program;
Electronic Monitoring Program; and Clerical Aide for
the Clerk's Office. A trainer/volunteer orientation
is required and can be arranged prior to work.
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FAMILY LIFE CENTER
8301 8th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35206
Contact Person: Stephen Manyama at (205)
836-8919 or flwc@bellsouth.net
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The mission of the Family Life
Center is to equip and empower families and children
so they may succeed academically, socially, professionally,
economically, spiritually and morally in our complex
and competitive society through educational and enrichment
programs. FWS job opportunities include office work,
tutoring school age children in reading and math, teaching
computer classes, teaching GED classes, assisting the
Executive Director in various activities, facility maintenance,
counseling, and job training. A trainer/volunteer
orientation is required and can be arranged prior to
work. Updated 8/18/03 BACK
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FIRST
LIGHT, INC.
2230 4th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Valerie Cowart at (205) 323-4277
or flcoordinator@yahoo.com
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The mission of First Light is
to better the lives of homeless women and children.
FWS job opportunities include Shelter Assistant.
A trainer/volunteer orientation is required and can
be arranged prior to work. Updated
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GIRL
SCOUTS OF NORTH-CENTRAL ALABAMA
105 Heatherbrooke Park Drive, Birmingham,
AL 35242
Contact Person: Hilary Perryat (205) 980-4750,
ext. 103 or hperry@girlscoutsnca.org
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The mission of the Girl Scouts
of North-Central Alabama is to build girls of courage,
confidence, and character who make the world a better
place. FWS job opportunities include public relations,
special events, writing, editing, marketing and some
clerical duties. Updated 11/21/2008
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ALABAMA COUNCIL, BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
516 Liberty Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35242
Contact Person: Phillip M. Keel at (205)
969-4246
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The Boy Scouts of America was
incorporated to provide a program for community organizations
that offers effective character, citizenship, and personal
fitness training for youth. FWS job opportunities
may be obtained by contacting the person listed above.
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BIRMINGHAM HUMANE SOCIETY
300 Snow Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Contact Person: Angie Scott at (205) 397-8538/942-1211
or ascott@gbhs.org
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The mission of the Greater Birmingham
Humane Society is to promote respect for life through
education prevention of cruelty to animals and people.
FWS job opportunities include adoption counselor, data
entry, photo assistant for web posting, dog walker,
socializer, education grooming, receiving, kennel attendant.
A trainer/volunteer orientation is required and can
be arranged prior to work. Updated
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HABITAT
FOR HUMANITY OF GREATER BIRMINGHAM
4408 Lloyd Noland Parkway, PO Box 540, Fairfield,
AL 35064
Contact Person: Beth Jerome at (205)780-1234
or bjerome@habitatbirmingham.org
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The
mission of Habitat for Humanity is to work in partnership
with God and people everywhere, from all walks of life,
to develop communities for people in need by building
and renovating houses to provide quality, affordable
housing opportunities so that every person can experience
God's love and can live and grow into all that God intends.
FWS job opportunities include construction, home repair,
retail outlet sales, family development assistant, office
assistant. Updated 11/05/08 BACK
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HAND-IN-PAW
2616 Seventh Avenue South, Birmingham,
AL 35233
Contact Person: Susan Darby at (205) 322-5144
or susan@handinpaw.org
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The
mission of Hand-in-Paw is to improve human health and
well-being through interaction with professional trained
handler and animal therapy teams. FWS job opportunities
include marketing, event planning, public relations,
graphic design, office administration/clerical, data
entry, bookkeeping/accounting, statistics (measures/outcomes)
in education, and social services. Updated
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HICA-HISPANIC
INTEREST COALITION OF ALABAMA
260-F West Valley Avenue, Birmingham,
AL 35209
Contact Person: Lorena Vasquez @ (205) 942-5505
or lvasquez@hispanicinterest.org
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The
mission of HICA-Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama
is to improve the lives of Latinos in Alabama through
coordination with community resources, transitional
services, education and advocacy. FWS job opportunities
include internships and volunteering. Updated
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HOPE
HOSPICE, Inc.
1100 East Park Drive., Suite 303,Birmingham,
AL 35235
Contact Person: Amy McAfee at (205) 583-467
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The mission of Hope
Hospice is to help patients, in the final phases of
incurable diseases, to keep their dignity and "live"
until they die in the comfort of their own home with
expert medical support for the patient, and psychological,
social, emotional, and spiritual support to the families
so they are better prepared to cope with the illness.
FWS job opportunities include visiting with patients
and their families and clerical work. A trainer/volunteer
orientation is required and can be arranged prior to
work. Updated 10/29/07
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IMPACT
FAMILY COUNSELING
1000 24th Street South, PO Box 10304, Birmingham,
AL 35203
Contact Person: George Casey at (205) 916-0123
or ImpactAL@hotmail.com
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The mission of Impact Family
Counseling is to provide professional counseling to
at-risk youth, their families, and the community.
FWS job opportunities include case management, data
collection and input, administration and clerical.
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JESSIE'S
PLACE of Jimmie Hale Mission
2305 5th Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Malissa Smitha at (205) 323-0170
or jessiepl@bellsouth.net
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The mission of Jessie's Place
is to utilize a Christian program to empower homeless
women and children. Our goal is to teach through discipleship,
case management, and counseling the skills needed
to reenter society as self sufficient, productive
citizens. Various positions are available based on
skills and education. Updated 11/21/2008
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JUNIOR
LEAGUE OF BIRMINGHAM, INC.
2212 20th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL
35223
Contact Person: Lisa Holloway at (205) 802-6497
or lholloway@jlbonline.com
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The mission of the
Junior League of Birmingham is to promote volunteerism,
develop the potential of women and improve the community
through the effective action and leadership of trained
volunteers. FWS job opportunities available include
Fund Development, Communications Assistant: Assist with
print materials as needed; assist in maintaining donor
database information; attend fund development and communication
council meetings, learn processes and procedures for
coordinating events and the inner working of a nonprofit
organization. Updated 11/21/2008
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LAKESHORE
FOUNDATION
4000 Ridgeway Drive, Homewood, AL 35209
Contact Person: Catherine G. Wilkins @ 205-313-7464
or catherinew@lakeshore.org
or Ildiko Nyikos @ 205-313-7479
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The mission of the Lakeshore
Foundation is to provide opportunities to Alabamians
with physical disabilities to lead healthy, active lifestyles
and participate in the life of their community.
FWS job opportunities include assisting children with
each activity at the Super Sports Saturday, in groups
and one-on-one, and help with the setup, cleanup, meal,
and supervision. A 30 minute trainer/volunteer
orientation is required and can be arranged prior to
work. Updated 11/24/2008 BACK
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LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY
100 Chase Park South, Suite 220, Birmingham,
AL 35244
Contact Person: Noralyn Hamilton at
(205) 989-0098 ext. 302 or noralyn.hamilton@lls.org
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The mission of the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society is to find cures for
leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease, and myeloma,
as well as to improve the quality of life of these patients
and their families. FWS job opportunity available
is a Special Events Assistant to help campaign managers
plan and promote special events, assist in direct mail
outs, donor development and special events planning;
public relations skills also helpful. Updated
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LINKS
UP - CAMP FIRE BOYS AND GIRLS
3600 8th Avenue South, Suite 502, Birmingham,
AL 35222
Contact Person: Jill Dean or Ali Barnes
at (205) 324-2434 or 414-0777 or info@campfire-al.org
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The purpose of Camp Fire is
to provide, through programs of informal education,
opportunities for youth to realize their potential and
to function effectively as caring, self-directed individuals,
responsible for themselves and to others; and as an
organization to seek to improve these conditions in
our society which affects youth. FWS job opportunities
are available by contacting the person listed above.
A trainer/volunteer orientation is required and can
be arranged prior to work. Updated
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MCWANE
CENTER
200 19th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: David Johnson @ 714-8277
or djohnson@mcwane.org
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The Mission of
the McWane Center is to change lives through science
and wonder. FWS job opportunities include
Education Presenter: Responsible for exhibit interpretation
and presenting scientific demonstrations to school
groups and the general public at hands-on science
museum. Other duties include assisting with museum
upkeep as well as administrative duties.
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MEDICAL
CENTER HOSPICE/CARE FIRST HOSPICE
450 Century Park South, Suite 112B, Hoover,
AL 35226
Contact Person: Jill Miranda (205) 822-4033
or (205) 381-1744 jmiranda@carefirst-al.com
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The Mission of Medical
Center Hospice is to provide quality of life rather
than quantity to patients with terminal illness.
FWS job opportunities include patient companion, caregiver
respite, bereavement counseling, and administrative
duties.. Updated 11/20/2008
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METROPOLITAN
ARTS CENTER AND VIRGINIA SAMFORD THEATRE
1116 26th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205-2414
Contact Person: Jan Schmidt at (205)
251-1228 or jan@metropolitanarts.org
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The mission of the Metropolitan
Arts Council is to cultivate, support and promote the
arts in Birmingham, both through the support of other
organizations and provision of performance venues.
FWS job opportunities include the opportunity to work
with local arts organizations, the BRAVO Festival, publish
Arts Connect booklet, and work for Virginia Samford
Theatre, as needed. Updated
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MINISTRY
CENTER AT GREEN SPRINGS - ESL
2230 Green Springs Hwy., Birmingham,
AL 35205
Contact Person: Ray J. Flynn, Director
at (205) 326-1211 or rfly43@mindspring.com
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The mission of the Ministry
Center at Green Springs is to be a resource to the
multicultural and impoverished communities of Birmingham,
AL. FWS job opportunities include English as
a Second Language (ESL) tutoring. Updated
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M-POWER
MINISTRIES
4022 4th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35222
Contact Person: Bethany Rushing at
(205) 595-5959 or bethany.rushing@mpowerministries.org
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The mission of M-Power
is to provide education, healthcare, job training, and
mentoring to underserved residents of Jefferson County.
FWS job opportunities include after-school tutoring,
Spanish translation, marketing and public relations,
development work, special event planning, etc.
Updated 11/06/08 BACK
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NATIONAL
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY
3840 Ridgeway Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Contact Person: Heather Adams at (205) 879-8881
or heather.adams@alc.nmss.org.
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The mission of the National
Multiple Sclerosis Society is to end the devastating
effects of Multiple Sclerosis. FWS job opportunities
include Fundraising, public relations, client education,
and program planning. Updated
11/24/2008 BACK
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NORWOOD RESOURCE CENTER,
LLC
1501 27th Street North, Birmingham, AL
35234
Contact Person: Chanda Leshoure, Executive
Director at (205) 322-7361 or norrescen@yahoo.com
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The mission of Norwood Resource
Center is to provide effective, informative, and educational
activities and services that improve the quality of
life in the Norwood Community. FWS job opportunities
include intake coordinator, administrative and clerical
assistance, ideal experience for someone majoring in
social work, psychology, sociology, or family studies.
Updated 10/25/05
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OAK
MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
PO Box 278, Pelham, AL 35124
Contact Person: D. Keener Morrow, Naturalist
at (205) 620-2520 or oakmountainstpk@mindspring.com
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The mission of Oak Mountain
State Park is to acquire and preserve natural areas;
to develop, furnish, and maintain recreational facilities;
and to extend the knowledge of the natural environment
of our State for the benefit of the public. FWS job
opportunities include all work under the direction of
the Interpretive program; campground programing, trail
maintenance, demonstration farm, conduct biological
surveys both flora and fauna and the mapping there of
for inclusion in the future GIS survey for the GLOBE
Program. A trainer/volunteer orientation is required
and can be arranged prior to work. Updated
8/09/02 BACK
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OLD
FIREHOUSE SHELTER
1501 3rd Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35202,
(Mail to: PO Box 11722, Birmingham, AL 35202)
Contact Person: Steve Freeman at (205) 252-9571
or cdm-shelter@prodigy.net
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The mission of the Old Firehouse
Shelter is to provide to homeless men in the Birmingham
area a nurturing and caring environment while empowering
each individual to reach his full potential.
FWS job opportunities include general office duties,
answering phone, filing, faxing, copying, web site maintenance,
etc. Updated 10/25/05
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OPERATION
NEW BIRMINGHAM CITY ART CONNECTION
1128 Glen View Road, Birmingham, AL 35222
Contact Person: Robbie Keen, Volunteer Coordinator
at (205) 595-6306 or findart@bham.rr.com
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The mission of the ONB City
Art Connection is to serve as a catalyst in the community
for arts enjoyment, education, connoisseurship, and
commerce; we strive to educate children and adults about
the creation and understanding of art, art production,
art history, art criticism, and aesthetics.
FWS job opportunities include art event management and
educational programming staff support. Updated
11/25/2008 BACK
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PARTNERS
IN NEIGHBORHOOD GROWTH (PING)
1345 Steiner Avenue SW, Birmingham, AL
35211
Contact Person: Frank Horn at (205) 780-7464
or hornfranklyhorn@aol.com
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The Mission:
of the PING is to develop the skills, knowledge, and
character necessary for success in youth in underserved
Birmingham neighborhoods. FWS job opportunities
available include recreation leaders and coaches (all
sports). Updated 11/24/2008
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PASSPORT
3421 Sierra Drive, Birmingham, AL 35216
Contact Person: David Burroughs at (205)
822-1990 or david@passportcamp.org
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The mission of Passport
is to empower students, embrace community, and extend
grace to the world. We do this through Passport Youth
Camps, Passport Kids Camps, Watering Malawi, D365 online
devotion site, etc. FWS job opportunities
include administrative assistance responsibilities which
include assisting administrative staff with planning
next season's camps and contact with registering churches.
Updated 9/4/07
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PATHWAY'S
SHELTER FOR WOMEN & CHILDREN (formerly Bread and Roses)
409 N. Richard Arrington Blvd., Birmingham,
AL 35203
Contact Person: Stevanie Chestnut at (205)
322-6854 or stevaniechestnut@pathwayshome.org
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The mission
of Pathway's is to end homelessness for women and
children through hospitality, housing and hope.
FWS job opportunities include Public relations/fundraising
assistant and volunteer coordinator. This person will
work closely with the development director with coordinating
and planning special events. A great learning environment
with hands-on experience. Updated
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POSITIVE MATURITY
3600 8th Avenue South, Suite 200, Birmingham,
AL 35222
Contact Person: Cheryl Rainey at (205) 458-4783
or pmcer@bellsouth.net
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The mission of Positive
Maturity is to impact the lives of seniors 55 and older
through volunteerism, while meeting significant community
needs throughout Jefferson, Blount, Shelby, and Walker
counties, by providing various volunteer opportunities.
FWS job opportunities include social event planning
and implementation, office assistance jobs, and other
staff support as needed. Updated
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PREGNANCY
TEST CENTER, INC. (previously SAV-A-LIFE)
1480 McGuire Road, Vestavia Hills, AL 35216
Contact Person: Connie Jones at (205) 979-0302
or connie.jones@savalife.org
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The mission of the Pregnancy
Test Center, Inc. (Sav-A-Life) is to assist women
in crisis situations, aide those in crisis pregnancy
through one-on-one counseling, medical testing, ultra
sounds and mentoring programs. FWS job opportunities
available include clerical; receptionist; maintenance
and data entry. Updated
11/06/2008 BACK
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RONALD
MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF AL, INC.
1700 4th Avenue South, Birmingham,
AL 35233
Contact Person: Ms. Chris Ellis at (205)
212-7257 or chris.ellis@rmhca.org
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The Mission of the
Ronald McDonald House is to provide a safe, affordable,
supportive "home away from home" for sick
or injured children and their families with a primary
emphasis on facilitating access to pediatric healthcare
for residents of Alabama and adjacent states.
FWS job opportunities include
a Relief Manager. If interested, please contact the
Operations Manager at 205-918-4535 for available work
positions. Updated 11/06/08
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RUFFNER
MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER
1214 81st Street South, Birmingham, AL 35206
Contact Person: Marilyn Raney or Kathy Freeland
at (205) 833-8264 or info@ruffnermountain.org
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The mission of Ruffner Mountain
is preservation of 1000+ acre wildlife habitat. Provide
environmental educational programming and passive recreational
opportunities for children and adults. FWS job opportunities
include part time teaching naturalists, preferably with
biology, environmental science of science education
backgrounds; and 1 position in public relations/communications.
Updated 11/06/08
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SAFE
HARBOR
P. O. Box 381386, Birmingham, AL
35238
Contact Person: Karen Stough at (205)
981-0995 or kstough@thesafeharbor.org
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The mission of Safe Harbor is
to educate communities about the dangers that face today's
young people, and restoring families who have been negatively
affected by their teenager's behavior. For families
in crisis, we offer support counseling and hope for
changed lives and restored relationships.
FWS job opportunities include office support staff;
teen mentors; group co-facilitators and more.
Updated 11/06/08 BACK
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SAFE
HOUSE of Shelby County
P. O. Box 574, Pelham, AL 35124
Contact Person: Rachel Behrman at (205) 664-5930
or safehouse@wwisp.com
(State Hotline for help: 1-800-650-6522)
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The mission of Safe House is
to empower survivors of domestic violence and sexual
assault by breaking the cycle of violence and preventing
future incidents of abuse through the provision of
shelter, education, and supportive services throughout
the community. FWS job opportunities include the following:
front desk office support, public relations/fundraising,
recreational/child care assistance, shelter support/aide.
An orientation/training session is required.
Updated 01/25/07 BACK
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SALVATION ARMY YOUTH SERVICES
6001 Crestwood Blvd., Birmingham, AL 35212
Contact Person: Carol Jordan at (205)
595-1983
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The mission of this
agency is to provide for the care, welfare, safety and
security of all children served while displaying the
principles of honor, accountability, teamwork, responsibility,
honesty and Christianity. FWS job opportunities
include tutoring (basic reading, math, computer, etc.),
answering phones/greeter; ministries in the following
areas - puppetry, choir, chapel services, drama, and
dance. A trainer/volunteer orientation is required
and can be arranged prior to work. Updated
8/01/02 BACK
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SAMFORD
CHILDREN'S LEARNING CENTER
800 Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL
35229, PO Box 292303
Contact Person: Alayna Tippen at (205) 726-4113
or actippen@samford.edu
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The mission of the
CLC is to provide a homelike environment of Christian
nature, love each child and family, serve as a state-of-the-art
laboratory school model of early intervention that serves
all children, including those who have disabilities.
FWS job opportunities
include working with the children as a reading tutor
(see America Reads at the top). Updated
11/06/2008 BACK
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SEX
AND FAMILY EDUCATORS - S.A.F.E., Inc.
900 Oak Grove Road, Homewood, AL 35209
Contact Person: Renee Williams at (205)
290-0333 or renee_w@bellsouth.net
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The mission of SAFE
is to teach abstinence until marriage as the expected
normal behavior for unmarried people. FWS job
opportunities include office assistance, instructors,
and development. Updated 08/16/2004
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SHADES
VALLEY ACTIVE DAY REHABILITATION CENTER
3525 Independence Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Contact Person: Heather Atkins at (205) 879-4311
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The mission of this organization
is to develop the nation's leading adult day health
company and to provide superior outcomes for our clients.
FWS job opportunities include assisting with groups
through arts/crafts and cards/games, assisting with
feeding and serving meals/snacks, filing and answering
phones, and interacting with the elderly. BACK
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SOCIAL
SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
2001 - 12th Avenue North, Birmingham,
AL 35285
Contact Person: Wilhelmina K. Williams
at (205) 801-2071 or wilhelmina.williams@ssa.gov
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The mission of the Social Security
Administration is to promote the economic security of
the nation's people through compassionate and vigilant
leadership in shaping and managing America's social
security programs. FWS job opportunities
include clerical work, data entry, faxing, photocopying,
filing, mail and other duties as assigned.
Updated 01/25/07 BACK
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SUCCESS
STORY
600 24th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35203
(Mail to: PO Box 530582, Birmingham, AL 35253)
Contact Person: Rebecca Irvin at (205) 323-4277
or 290-0345
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The mission of Success
Story is to assist families living in poverty to become
self-sufficient if they so desire. FWS job opportunities
available include assisting in the after-school program
with homework and activities by being a mentor, as well
as assisting their families. A trainer/volunteer
orientation is required and can be arranged prior to
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ST. ANDREW'S PLACE
1024 12th Street South, Birmingham, AL 35205
Contact Person: Yolanda Johnson or
Harrison B. Black at (205) 322-4439 or yolanda.johnson@saintandrewsplace.org
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The mission of St.
Andrew's Foundation is: It is a nonprofit organization
existing for the purpose of providing permanent residence,
ensuring basic necessities, care, socialization, training,
and maintenance skills for adults with mental retardation.
We help our residents fully integrate into the community
to ensure the right to enjoy life and make a positive
contribution to society. FWS job opportunities include
Assistant to Operations Director. This position will
assist with reviews of all aspects of Individual Service
Plans.Skills sets include use of Microsoft Word, light
typing and filing. Students with an interest in psychology,
counseling, social work, and developmental disabilities
would be best suited for the job. Updated
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ST. ANNE'S HOME
2772 Hanover Circle, Birmingham, AL 35205
Contact Person: Jacqueline Goode at (205)
933-2402
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The mission of St.
Anne's is to provide a habitat where women can live
during a period of their recovery and rehabilitation
from substance abuse. FWS job opportunities include
tutoring in the GED program and general household projects.
A trainer/volunteer orientation is required and can
be arranged prior to work. Updated
8/15/01 BACK
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UNITED
CEREBRAL PALSY (UCP of Greater Birmingham)/Hand
in Hand, A Learning Environment for Children
120 Oslo Circle, Birmingham, AL 35211
Contact Person: Jeanne H. McKee at (205)
944-3904 or jeannem@ucpbham.com
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The mission of UCP is to provide
a life of independence and inclusion to children and
adults with disabilities. FWS
job opportunities available include UCP's Hand in
Hand Early Learning Program serves 140 children age
6 weeks to 5 years of age. The program is in need
of students who would be interested in working as
Teaching Assistants in classrooms that contain children
with disabilities as well as typically developing
children. This is a wonderful training opportunity
for Early Childhood Education students or students
in other related fields. Updated
11/25/2008 BACK
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VULCAN
PARK FOUNDATION
1701 Valley View Drive, Birmingham, AL 35209
Contact Person: Pinkye Skewes at (205) 933-1409
ext. 25 or pskewes@vulcanpark.org
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The mission of the
Vulcan Park Foundation is to preserve Vulcan and Vulcan
Park as symbols of Birmingham to their previous glory;
to create a world-class Vulcan Education Center that
will tell the story of the statue and the region; and
to design a place that resonates with regional significance
and operates it as a premiere attraction. FWS
job opportunities include 1 student needed to answer
incoming calls, greet visitors, and other duties as
assigned. Updated 11/03/2004
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Whatley
21st Century Community Education Learning Center
549 43rd Street North, Birmingham, AL 35222
Contact Person: Lalicia Bates @ 205-231-3853
or whatley21stcentury@bhamcityschools.org
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The mission of the
Whatley Learning Center is to help students academically
and various other things. FWS job opportunities include
tutors, aide, computer instructors, foreign language
instructors, and athletics' instructors/assistants.
Updated 01/11/07 BACK
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WORKSHOPS,
INC. (Workshops for the Blind and Disabled, Inc.)
4244 3rd Avenue South, Birmingham or 240
Commerce Pkwy, Pelham
Contact Person: Jim Crim at (205) 592-9683
or jim@workshopsinc.com
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The mission of Workshops, Inc.
is to provide job training to adults who have severe
disabilities. FWS job opportunities include
supervision, clerical, research, etc. Updated
11/25/2008 BACK
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YMCA
OF BIRMINGHAM (Downtown)
2101 4th Avenue N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Jayme Creamer at (205)
324-4563 or jmengel@ymcabham.org
or Felicia Stewart
YMCA
OF BIRMINGHAM (Youth Center)
2400 7th Avenue N., Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Coretta S. Bailey at
(205) 324-4563/323-5389 or cbailey@ymcabham.org
YMCA
OF BIRMINGHAM (Northeast)
628 Red Lane Road, Birmingham AL, 35215
Contact Person: Terri A. Kelley/Sophia
Glenn at (205) 833-7616 or tkelley@ymcabham.org
or sglenn@ymcabham.org
YMCA
OF BIRMINGHAM (Shades Valley)
3551 Montgomery Highway, Birmingham AL,
35209
Contact Person: Jerry
Wrenn at (205) 587-5670or
jwrenn@ymcabham.org
YMCA
OF BIRMINGHAM (Vestavia)
2086 Columbiana Road, Birmingham AL, 35216
Contact Person: Cindy
Amundsen at (205) 823-0144 or
camundsen@ymcabham.org
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The mission of the YMCA is to
put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through
programs that build a healthy body, mind, and spirit
for all. FWS job opportunities at the Downtown
YMCA include fitness, childcare, life-guarding,
aerobics, clerical work, and front desk. The Youth
Center Downtown FWS jobs are working with younger
children with homework, planning organized sports, computers,
tutoring, reading, cooking class, arts & crafts,
and drama classes. The Northeast YMCA also has
FWS jobs including clerical and childcare. The
Shades Valley YMCA also has FWS jobs with the
fitness center staff, childcare staff, and member services
staff. The Vestavia YMCA also has FWS jobs including
front desk, lifeguard, childcare and fitness staff.
Updated 10/12/2004 (Youth Center),
08/16/2004 (NE), 01/25/07 (Downtown), 11/25/2008 (Shades
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YOUTHSERVE,
INC.
2717 17th Avenue South, Suite 105, Birmingham,
AL 35233
Contact Person: Aisha Holmes at (205)
521-6651 or aisha@youthservebham.org
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The mission of YouthServe,
Inc. is to promote youth volunteerism and leadership
while giving young people the tools to make positive
differences in their communities. FWS job opportunities
available is a Service Education Program Assistant.
Updated 1/31/07 BACK
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YWCA
(Downtown)
309 North 23rd Street, Birmingham, AL 35203
Contact Person: Dora Ivey at (205) 322-9922
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The mission of the YWCA is to
empower women and eliminate racism. FWS job opportunities
include child care, women's research center, office
work, emergency shelter, crisis line, tutoring, and
many more opportunities to create a more caring community.
A trainer/volunteer orientation is required and can
be arranged prior to work. Updated
07/22/02 BACK
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SAMFORD
UNIVERSITY 800
Lakeshore Drive, Birmingham, AL 35229
TELEPHONE
(800) 888-7245 or (205) 726-2905
FAX (205) 726-2738
HOURS
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-4:30 pm CST
SCHOOL CODE
001036
EMAIL
ofa@samford.edu WEB
www.samford.edu/admin/finaid
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