Hands on Shoals

Hands on Shoals updated their website address.

There are so many benefits that come with volunteering. You are not only making a positive impact on your community, you are also positively impacting your body, soul, and mind!

Internship opportunity!

Summer Internship!! Apply Now!!

Common Ground Shoals service experience for young adults offers hands-on opportunities to build mutually enriching relationships with underserved youth, and experience cultural and socioeconomic diversity.

Summer Camp will start on June 7th through July 29th, Monday-Friday. Mandatory orientation June 3rd - 4th. Once the application has been submitted, CGS will follow up with you in 10 business days.

Application deadline is May 5th at 5pm.

www.cgs.life/summer-internship

Great volunteer opportunity!

After School Volunteers Needed!! See details below!!

We are still looking for a few more volunteers to help us finish the Spring semester strong! If you are interested and have availability 3-5pm please contact us through the link below!

https://www.cgs.life/contactus

Stay safe and weather aware today! You can find shelter locations below.

Today's storms are supposed to increase in severity throughout the day. Please be weather aware and get to a shelter if need be. Especially if you are in a mobile home.

COLBERT COUNTY SHELTERS:

Allsboro - 959 Old Natchez Trace Rd., Cherokee
Barton - 53 Plaza Court, Cherokee
Cherokee - 1211 2nd St., Cherokee
Maud - 535 Gypsy Loop, Cherokee
North Red Rock – 3364 Red Rock Road, Cherokee
Rose Trail Park - 43 Rose Trail Park, Cherokee
LaGrange – 1648 Waldrep Loop, Leighton
Leighton - 8856 Main Street, Leighton
Underwood Crossroads - 12495 County Line Road, Leighton
Littleville - 1448 Jackson Hwy, Littleville
Colbert Alloys Park - 267 Alloys Park Ln, Muscle Shoals
Ford City - 14439 County Line Rd., Muscle Shoals
Nitrate City - 982 7th St., Muscle Shoals
NW Shoals Community College - 105 Student Dr., Muscle Shoals
Appleton AV - 309 Appleton Ave., Sheffield
Manning Homes - 2312 NW 15th St., Sheffield
Rivermont - 423 Pickwick St., Sheffield
Michael Johnson Rec – 1920 NE 29th Street, Sheffield
Charity Chapel - 2999 Frankfort Road, Tuscumbia
Colbert Heights High School - 1614 Sunset Dr., Tuscumbia
County Road Dept. - 2842 Highway 20, Tuscumbia
Trenholm – 914 South Hickory Street
Denton Road - 2844 Denton Rd., Tuscumbia
Highway 247 - 4651 Highway 247, Tuscumbia
Locust Shores - 74 Golden Rd., Tuscumbia
Spring Valley - 7147 Coburn Mountain Rd., Tuscumbia

LAUDERDALE COUNTY SHELTERS:

Bank Independent - 11250 Hwy. 101, Lexington
Elgin United Methodist Church - 2743 Hwy 101, Elgin
First Baptist Church of Anderson - 245 Church St., Anderson
First Baptist Church of Rogersville - 222 College Street (County Road 26), Rogersville
Killen United Methodist Church - 201 J.C. Mauldin Hwy. Killen
Lexington Town Hall (Old Vault Area)11060 Hwy. 101 (Don Michael), Lexington
Mount Pleasant Baptist Church - 8880 County Road 71 (Old Lexington Florence Road, Southwest of Lexington), Lexington
North Wood United Methodist Church -1129 Wills Avenue (Behind Wok-n-Roll in North Florence, next to SunTrust Bank) Florence
Oakland Methodist Church, 24305 Lauderdale County Highway 14, Florence
Petersville Church of Christ3601 Cloverdale Rd., Florence
Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church - 2705 County Rd 222, Florence
Rogersville – 2743 Highway 101
Rogersville Church of Christ - 450 College Street (County Road 26), Rogersville
Rogersville United Methodist Church - 51 Turner Lindsey Rd., Rogersville
Underwood/Petersville Community Center - 840 County Road 7 (Section Line Road), Florence
Williams Chapel Presbyterian Church - 6401 County Road 1 Waterloo
Woodmont Baptist Church - 2001 Darby Dr., Florence
Waterloo – Lauderdale County Highway 45/Pea Ridge Road (One block west of Main Street downtown)

FRANKLIN COUNTY SHELTERS:

RUSSELLVILLE CITY

Park & Rec - 201 Ashe Avenue
Old Junior High School Lot - 511 Gaines Avenue
Fire Station 2 - 5938 Highway 43 N
Westside Plaza Apartments - 1100 Adams Avenue
Court House - 410 Jackson Avenue N
United Methodist Church - 311 Jackson Avenue N
Chucky Mullins Center - 442 Hamilton Street
Lee Sports Complex - 1851 Lawrence Street E
Dillard Hollow - 90 Dillard Hollow Road
City Lake Drive - 1559 City Lake Drive (behind lower concession stand)

FRANKLIN COUNTY

Blue Springs - 3001 Highway 75 (Blue Springs Fire Dept.)
East Franklin - 10365 Highway 81 (Just south of Hwy 81 & 93 intersection)
Gravel Hill - 3675 Gravel Hill Road (Gravel Hill Fire Dept.)
Union - 5588 Highway 93 (Union Community Center)
Tharptown - 23 County Road 80 (Tharptown Fire Dept.)
Belgreen - 14141 Hwy 524 (Belgreen Fire Dept.)
Burnout - 75 Highway 224 (Burnout Fire Dept.)
Frankfort - 7464 Highway 41 (Frankfort Fire Dept.)
Frog Pond - 5215 Highway 22 (Frog Pond Fire Dept.)
Spruce Pine - 9312 Highway 22 (Spruce Pine Community Center)
Hodges - 1842 Hwy 172 (Behind City Hall)
Pleasant Site - 2785 Highway 90 (Pleasant Site Fire Dept.)
Vina - 79 Church Street (Vina Fire Dept.)
Payne Creek Estates - 575 Highway 48 (2 shelters at this location)
Town & Country - 27630 Highway 24 E (2 shelters at this location)

PHIL CAMPBELL CITY

Phil Campbell - 132 Sherry Bryce Drive (Community Center)
Bedford Sports Complex - 351 Highway 63
City Hall - 580 Railroad Street
Stalcup Circle - 19 Stalcup Circle
Nix Road Housing Authority - 3643 Nix Road
Pinion Drive Housing Authority - Pinion Drive

RED BAY CITY

Tiny Tigers Preschool - 1100 4th Street NE
Methodist Church - 509 4th Street SW (pet friendly)
Water ParK - 640 2nd Avenue NE (2 shelters at this location)
Old Airport - 627 9th Avenue NW

MARION COUNTY

District 1 Shop - Shiloh
Hamilton Fire Dept. - Hamilton
Co. Hwy. 12 and Gober Road - Hackleburg
Rock City Church of Christ
District 5 Shop - Guin
Shottsville Fire Dept. - Shottsville
Byrd Fire Dept. - Byrd
Near Bear Creek City Hall
Bishop Community Center - Bear Creek
Winfield Fire Station #2
Brilliant City Hall (rear)
Pea Ridge Fire Dept.
Marion County Annex ( #1 Shelter) - Hamilton
Marion County Annex ( #2 Shelter) - Hamilton
Hackleburg Housing Authority - Hackleburg
Bear Creek Housing Authority
Kraft Community Center - Haleyville
Sunny Home Fire Dept. - Brilliant
Winfield City
Sullins School House (ST253/CO49)
Co. Hwy. 25/20 Intersection - Hamilton
Town of Twin
Winfield Community Safe Room
Collins Life Center - Guin
Wiginton Community - Hackleburg

“This month, we will celebrate the work of our local Meals on Wheels Shoals program. Having been in existence and providing daily meals since 1974, we estimate over 3 Million meals have been delivered during that time to our home bound and disabled neighbors in the Shoals.”


Text excerpt and image via Meals on Wheels of the Shoals page.

“Throughout the month of March, we honor people like you who make the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross possible — the individuals across the country who turn compassion into action, helping others in times of crisis. Our Red Cross Month celebration has been an annual tradition since 1943, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.”

Text and photo excerpt via American Red Cross.

“When Phil and Shar Roos heard about the tornado damage at Joe Wheeler State Park, they pointed their recreational vehicle that way.

The Rooses, who created a movement called “A Year to Volunteer,” headed to the park where they and fellow RVers provided help with renovations and repairs.

Now they have a YouTube channel and a page to help organize a larger number of volunteers for larger projects.

Their YouTube channel is:
youtube.com/ayeartovolunteer.

The organization has done about a dozen projects and collected more than 12,500 volunteer hours, Phil Roos said.”

Text and photo via Times Daily website.

The full article with all of the details can be found at timesdaily.com: “Couple awarded for work at Joe Wheeler State Park”
By Bernie Delinski

“Florence Indian Mound and Museum is seeking volunteers to be part of a program that keeps an eye on areas where Native American Artifacts are located.

Anyone interested can email [email protected] or call 256-760-6427 to request an application.”

Text excerpt from the Times Daily Website.
Photo from the TVA Thousand Eyes Archaeological Site Stewardship Program Website.

The full article with all of the details can be found at timesdaily.com: “Volunteers sought to monitor Native American sites”
By Bernie Delinski

“The Sheffield Beautification and Tree Board is working hard to improve the appearance of the City of Sheffield. You can't see it today for all of the snow but there's a lot of litter to be picked up. The SBTB is organizing a City-wide Cleanup Day on March 13 and needs your help. Please sign up to volunteer by emailing [email protected]. Grabbers, bags, gloves and other supplies will be provided.”

Animal Shelter needs in Florence!

Florence-Lauderdale Animal Services (Shelter) has a list of needs. Donations can be dropped off at FLAS located at 3240 Roberson Road, Florence.

Thank you to all of the volunteers, staff, and sponsors who take care of our animals.

DONATIONS NEEDED:
1. Paper towels - any brand or size

2. Cat litter - any brand or content

3. Chlorine bleach - 5% to 6% sodium hypochlorite

4. Cardboard flats - any size to use for litter trays

5. Wet cat food - any canned brand (cats need the wet food for digestion and it's often not donated)

6. Ultra dishwashing liquid - Dawn or generic

7. Any dog or cat food, treats, and toys. These are not necessities, but the animals and staff will love you for it.

Organization Highlight:

“The Shoals Dream Center exists to make an impact throughout Northwest Alabama by being a hub of practical help and life-giving hope to families. Here, donors and supporters are given the opportunity to make a direct impact in their neighbors’ lives through the provision of food, resources, programs and mentoring for at-risk kids, addiction recovery resources, and life skills training.”

Feel free to reach out to us or to see what you can do to make an impact!

Photo via Shoals Dream Center page.
Text excerpt via Shoals Dream Center Website.

Help us welcome our new Volunteer Coordinator, Mrs. Gloria Stokes! We're super excited to have her on staff and are looking forward to working with her to serve our children!

If you've ever considered becoming a CASA Volunteer but have a few questions that you'd like us to answer, give Gloria a call or send her an email at [email protected]. Gloria has served as a Volunteer Advocate prior to her position on staff and can answer any questions you may have.

Help us give Gloria a warm welcome in her new position with Shoals CASA!

Volunteer Spotlight ❄️

As many of you know, Room in the Inn Shoals is a homeless shelter open each winter. They partner with churches and organizations to provide food and shelter to the homeless population throughout our community.

“I’m very thankful to the ragtag crew of volunteers who’ve been hanging the last 4 days in a row! A special shout out to Sam, Julianna, Betsy, Kaitlyn, Terrance and Sarah for all their amazing hard work - including staying up all night, driving on the ice, making countless pots of coffee, prepping many meals, impromptu hair cuts, and lots of love. As hard as the last few days have been, we have laughed a lot and made some neat and interesting memories.” - Room in the Inn Shoals via Facebook

Thank you Sam, Julianna, Betsy, Kaitlyn, Terrance and Sarah for all you’re doing to make difference!

We’d love for you to follow and share our page so that we can better serve the Shoals.

Tag your favorite organization to volunteer with below!

The Rescue Me Project is looking for volunteers for The Jump Mentoring Project! Check the post for contact information and types of volunteers needed.

|| EXTRA VOLUNTEERS NEEDED ||

Here’s the LINK to get plugged🔌 in: 👉https://www.therescuemeproject.com/volunteer-opportunities

The goal of Hands on Shoals, an initiative started by the Shoals Nonprofit Center, is to help connect willing volunteers to organizations throughout the Shoals area.

We hope to become a hub that will help source volunteers for organizations in need. We’re building an online community of willing volunteers in the Shoals area looking to make a difference in their communities. As organizations have volunteer needs arise, we’ll post the opportunity on our social media accounts so that volunteers have direct access to those needs.

Our vision is for the Shoals area to never have a need go unmet. We are eager to make an impact and with your help we know that we can make a difference.

Hands on Shoals updated their information in their About section.