
There are many ways you can volunteer at Marbridge. From companionship to horticulture therapy, we have a place for you. Marbridge can put your time, talents, services, and products to use to benefit our residents—and we’d be pretty surprised if you didn’t have fun in the process.
"Coming to Marbridge is such a welcome change. I walk in and immediately am transformed with everyone's cheerful smiles! I plan to volunteer at Marbridge indefinitely!" – Tree Harris, Volunteer
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Ideal Commitment:
4 to 5 hours per month
Area of Involvement:
Campus-wide
Role: We are seeking individuals or families who wish to mentor to one resident. Mentors commit to spending time each week or every other week with the resident to act as a positive role model. Volunteer mentors may do fun town trips to movies, restaurants, shopping, sport events and other leisure activities.
Ideal Commitment:
Day flexible
Area of Involvement:
Villa
Role:Instruct practices and teach basic skills to Villa residents participating in Bell Choir. Don't worry, we already have a set of bells!
Ideal Commitment:
Flexible—day, evening or weekend
Area of Involvement:
The Village
Role: Energetic volunteers are needed to encourage our residents to walk walk walk! Village residents try to complete several laps around campus each week in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and they could always use a friend to keep them company!
Ideal Commitment:
Weekly: Mondays at 10am
Area of Involvement:
Villa
Role: Plan and lead Bible Study sessions for our Villa nursing community residents.
Ideal Commitment:
Flexible-Mon – Fri daytime
Area of Involvement:
Equine Therapy Center (a.k.a. the stable)
Role: If you enjoy working with horses and don't mind getting dirty, please come out to help with our growing equine therapy program. Guide our residents as they learn the basics of horsemanship through proper grooming and riding.
Ideal Commitment:
2 to 4 hours weekly or every other week
Area of Involvement:
Administration
Role: We need help with light office work such as mailings, filing, and other duties. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F, and volunteer time may be flexible within those operating hours and days.
Ideal Commitment:
Flexible—day, evening or weekend
Area of Involvement:
All communities
Role: Come hang out with residents at any of our three communities. Play board or card games or put puzzles together. Watch movies and discuss. Read aloud or tell stories. Our residents love visitors and making new friends!
Ideal Commitment:
Weekly: Thursdays at 6:45pm
Area of Involvement:
Ranch
Role: Our Ranch residents love their weekly BINGO game. We need helpers to assist with the facilitation of the activity and to guide individual residents as they play along.
Download the individual volunteer application form.
For more information on volunteering at Marbridge, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Katherine Lehman at klehman@marbridge.org or call (512) 282-1144, ext. 1050.
Wanda began volunteering at Marbridge 8yrs ago with the basketball Special Olympics team. She was inspired by the athletes' dedication and spirit, and decided to continue on in other areas. Wanda became certified in basketball, bowling, and her favorite — bocce. Roy followed in Wanda's footsteps a few years ago by becoming certified to coach basketball. He has coached the individual teams for the last 3yrs. He also assists Wanda with the bocce team. Wanda says she is very proud of the metals and ribbons that the Marbridge athletes receive when they go to competitions.
Coach Scott and Greg make a winning Olympic team
The Star of Texas Rodeo is always a blast for residents, staff and volunteers alike!