volunteer services

According to AAA, Thursday’s national average for gas sits at $4.97 a gallon. That’s nearly two dollars more than the national average this time a year ago. It’s touched almost every part of our daily lives, including volunteerism. Candace Sweat reports.

Soaring gas prices are beginning to affect volunteer efforts for nonprofits.

Come out to the BAPS Charities Health Fair on Saturday, October 5, at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Irving which is located at 4601 North State Hwy 161, Irving, TX 75038.

Conditions at a local animal shelter are being scrutinized by people concerned about what’s going on inside. The concerns were brought before Lancaster City Council members Monday night.

Every week, Larry Thompson dons a crisp, white doctor’s coat and sets off from his home in Port Neches to make rounds at Baptist Hospital in Beaumont.

Anna Mae Walter celebrated her 100th birthday at a Denton hospital where she volunteers. She has spent nearly 40 years volunteering in hospitals in Tennessee and Texas, including the past 18 at Texas Health Presbyterian Denton.

The 27th annual Collin Classic Bike Rally in Plano is looking for 210 volunteers to help with its June 16th ride. The fundraiser benefits the Boys and Girls Clubs of Collin County.

NBC 5 and BAPS Charities Dallas invite you to the 16th annual BAPS Charities Health Fair on Saturday, November 4.