COMM 1315--BASIC PUBLIC SPEAKING
(3 credit hours)
Spring, 2013
INSTRUCTOR:
OFFICE HOURS:
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TEXTS:
The following two texts are required:
Hanson, T. L. and Mallard, J. S. (eds.). (2010). More than public
speaking: An introduction to communication. Boston, MA: Pearson
Custom Publishing. (ISBN 13:978-0-558-69059-5)
Mallard, J. S. and Hanson, T. L. (2010). More than public speaking:
An introduction to communication workbook. Boston, MA: Pearson
Custom Publishing. (ISBN 0558764762)
COURSE DESCRIPTION: The basic public speaking course is designed to develop oral
communication skills of students through the delivering of speeches, participating in group
activities, completing assigned readings, and by writing brief critiques. This introductory
course provides a basis for understanding the discipline of communication. A key part of
this course is an emphasis on service learning, applying principles of communication to
real world volunteer experiences.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
Through participation in assigned activities,
students will
1. Recognize and understand the
interactive model of communication.
2. Develop and improve listening skills.
3. Analyze audience characteristics and
adapt a topic appropriately for a particular
audience.
4. Understand how culture, ethnicity, and
gender influence communication.
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5. Improve both verbal and nonverbal delivery skills.
6. Develop research and library skills necessary for acquiring supporting materials
for speeches.
7. Locate and analyze supporting material from Internet sources as to their
usefulness and credibility.
8. Organize speech materials in outline form.
9. Gain skill in evaluating a public speech or performance by writing a 2-page
critique analyzing speaker delivery.
10. Participate in a service learning activity which allows the application of
communication theory
11. Understand the process of oral footnoting and how to avoid plagiarizing
material.
12. Gain skill in using Powerpoint presentations as part of a public presentation.
13. Understand the discipline of communication includes a variety of topics and is
not limited to public speaking.
14. Participate in 2013 Communication Week Activities
Objective
Recognize and understand
the interactive model of
communication
Develop and improve listening
skills
THECB Skill
Critical Thinking
Assessment
Essay question on exam
Communication (oral)
Analyze audience
characteristics and adapt a
topic appropriately for a
particular audience.
Understand how culture,
ethnicity, and gender
influence communication
Improve both verbal and
nonverbal delivery skills.
Critical Thinking
Assessed through 4 public
speeches and Common
Reader assignments
Assessed through 4 public
speeches
Develop research and library
skills necessary for acquiring
supporting materials for
speeches
Locate and analyze
supporting material from
Internet sources as to their
usefulness and credibility.
Personal Responsibility
Team Work
Communication (Oral and
Visual)
Critical Thinking
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Assessed through Intercultural
Scavenger Hunt (group) and
group presentation
Assessed through all 4 public
speeches, but particularly
through informative speech
requiring Powerpoint
presentation
Assessed through 4 public
speeches
Assessed through speech
outlines and reference lists for
4 public speeches
Organize speech materials in
outline form
Communication (written)
Assessed through written
outlines submitted for 4 public
speeches
Understand the process of
oral footnoting and how to
avoid plagiarizing material.
Communication (oral) and
Personal Responsibility
Assessed through 4 public
speeches
Gain skill in evaluating a
public speech or performance
by writing a 2-page critique
analyzing speaker delivery
Participate in a service
learning activity which allows
the application of
communication theory
Communication
(Written)/Critical Thinking
Assessed through 2 page
essay
Personal
Responsibility/Critical thinking
Assessed through written
reflection paper for Service
Learning project
Gain skill in using Powerpoint
presentations as part of a
public presentation.
Communication (visual)/Team
Work
Develop awareness of efforts
by such organizations as the
one founded by Betty Nguyen
to combat poverty
Personal Responsibility
Assessed through the
Powerpoint presentation
prepared by the group for the
informative speech
Participation in Departmental
activities; Completion of 1
Common Reader Assignment
& participation in
Communication Week
Activities
STATE MANDATED CORE COMPETENCIES PROVIDED BY COMM 1315:
• Critical thinking skills to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and
analysis , evaluation, and synthesis of information.
• Communication skills to include effective written, oral and visual
communication
• Teamwork skills to include different points of views and to work effectively
with others to support a shared purpose or goal
• Personal Responsibility to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and
consequences to ethical decision-making
GRADING POLICIES
Your final grade will be calculated as follows:
Points Possible
Assignment
50
Brown Bag Speech
50
Birthday Newscast
50
Impromptu Storytelling
3
150
200
50
100
100
100
50
10
20
60
50
100
Informative Group Speech
Persuasive Speaking
2-page Critique of Speaker Delivery
Service Learning Reflection Paper
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Library Tour
Common Reader Assignment
Communication Week Events
Movie Speeches (10 points each)
Class participation (includes quizzes)
Class Attendance
Letter grades will be assigned on the following basis:
Grade
A
B
C
D
F
Points
1026-1140
912-1025
798-911
684-797
683 and below
UNIVERSITY POLICIES:
Academic Integrity
All work must be competed individually unless otherwise stated. Commission of any of the
following acts shall constitute scholastic dishonesty: acquiring or providing information for
any assigned work or examination from any unauthorized source; informing any person or
persons of the contents of any examination prior to the time the exam is given in any
subsequent sections of the course or as a makeup; plagiarism; submission of a paper or
project that is substantially the same for two courses unless expressly authorized by the
instructor to do so. For more information, see the Student Code of Life at
http://wtamu.edu/webres/File/Student
Acceptable Student Behavior
Classroom behavior should not interfere with the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or
the ability of other students to learn from the instructional program (Code of Student Life).
Unacceptable or disruptive behavior will not be tolerated. Students engaging in
unacceptable behavior may be instructed to leave the classroom. Inappropriate behavior
may result in disciplinary action or referral to the University’s Behavioral Intervention
Team. This prohibition applies to all instructional forums, including electronic, classroom,
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labs, discussion groups, field trips, etc. Please note that firearms and alcoholic beverages
are not allowed in university classrooms.
ADA statement:
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persons with disabilities. This University will adhere to all applicable federal, state and
local laws, regulations and guidelines with respect to providing reasonable
accommodations as required to afford equal educational opportunity. It is the student's
responsibility to register with Student Disability Services (SDS) and to contact faculty
members in a timely fashion to arrange for suitable accommodations. Contact Information:
Student Success Center, CC 106; www.wtamu.edu/disability; phone 806-651-2335.
Evacuation Statement
If you receive notice to evacuate the building, please evacuate promptly but in an orderly
manner. Evacuation routes are posted in various locations indicating all exits, outside
assemble area, location of fire extinguishers, fire alarm pull stations and emergency
telephone numbers (651.5000or 911). In the event an evacuation is necessary: evacuate
immediately do not use elevators; take all personal belongings with you; report to outside
assembly area and wait for further information; students needing assistance in the
evacuation process should bring this to the attention of the instructor at the beginning of
the semester.
CLASS POLICIES:
Please carefully read the following class policies:
1. Attendance Policy: Because this is a performance course, regular attendance is
essential. More than 3 absences in a MW or TTH class or MWF class; or more than 1
absence in a night class or a 3 hour Friday class will result in loss of points from the class
participation portion of your grade.
2. Speaking Schedule: Speeches are to be delivered on the assigned day. Speakers
who are absent on the assigned speaking day will receive a zero unless prior
arrangements are made with the instructor.
3. Make Up Policy: If make-up speeches are allowed, they will not be given during class
time but must be scheduled during your instructor’s office hours. All late speeches and
make-up speeches will receive a point penalty determined by the instructor.
4. Withdrawal Policy: No administrative withdrawals will be initiated by the instructor. If
you stop attending class, but do not officially withdraw from the class, your name appears
on the ending roll sheet. Grades will be assigned based on the work completed. The final
day to withdraw from class with a guaranteed grade of “X” is March 1. Incomplete grade
contracts may only be issued with the approval of Dr. Trudy Hanson, Basic Course
Supervisor (phone: 651-2800, Office FA 194).
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5. Classroom Learning Assessments: All COMM1315 classes will be participating in
a classroom assessment project during the course of the semester. Feedback from
students will help target areas of instruction which need improvement.
6. Cell Phone Policy: Please turn your cell phones off during class. Inform your
instructor if circumstances are such that require you to have access to your phone
during class. No texting is allowed in class (wait until you walk out the door after class
to send your messages.)
7. Teaching Evaluations: You will have the opportunity to evaluate your instructor
through teaching evaluation forms through WTClass or through a paper and pencil
survey distributed in class. It is extremely important that you complete these surveys
and provide feedback about the class and the instruction you received.
8. WTClass: Your instructor will be using WTClass to post your grades and to receive
your assignments through Drop Boxes provided under the “Lessons” tab. WTClass will
also be used to post announcements about the class and any events (i.e., bad weather)
that would lead to the cancellation of class.
9. Dates to Note:
• Jan. 17—Last day to add classes
• Feb. 1—Scholarship Application Deadline
• Feb. 18-20—Communication Week, 2013
• March 1-- Midterm and last day to drop a class or withdraw with a
guaranteed “X”.
• March 11-15 Spring Break
• March 29—Last day to drop or withdraw
• March 29—Good Friday holiday
• April 26—WTAMU Storytelling Festival
• May 1—Last class day
• May 2—DEAD DAY—no classes
• May 3-9 Final Exams
• May 11—WTAMU Graduation at 10 a.m. and 3 p.m..
GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW FOR MAJOR SPEECHES:
Brown Bag Speech--Your instructor will provide you with a small brown bag. You are
to select three items, place them in the bag, and be prepared to explain how the three
items describe who you are. For example, you might include a name tag from your
place of employment, an item that indicates an interest of yours (e.g. a tennis ball if you
play tennis), or an item that symbolizes your career interest (e.g. an apple for an
education major). Prior to delivering the speech, you should provide a typed outline,
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following the format of the sample outline provided. No sources, other than yourself,
are required for this 3 to 5 minute speech. See pp. 20-23 of More Than Public
Speaking Workbook (Counts 50 points)
Birthday “Newscast”-- The purpose of this assignment is to acquaint you with the
procedure for researching microfilm resources and to give you practice being in front of
the class with minimum pressure. Guidelines: (1) Using microfilmed newspapers or
electronic databases in the library, prepare a 2 to 3 minute “newscast” of events that
happened on the day you were born. (Look at newspapers that came out the day after
your birthday.) Don’t limit yourself to just one story. Stories you select should represent
both serious and funny news—local, national, or international. Obviously, you need to
choose the most interesting stories you can find. (2) You may use additional sources for
your newscast, but you need to include at least one newspaper story from the
microfilmed newspapers in the library. (3) On the day you speak, turn in a typed
copy listing the name(s) of the newspaper(s) and other sources you used and of course,
include your name at the top. You may speak from notes or a manuscript. Organize this
speech as if you were a news anchor on a local television station. See page 29 of More
Than Public Speaking Workbook (Counts 50 points)
Impromptu Storytelling—This assignment is designed to have you apply what you
have learned about physical and vocal delivery. After choosing a storytelling prompt
provided by your instructor, you will be given 5 minutes to jot down notes on a 3 by 5
card. You will deliver your story, including an introduction, body, and conclusion.
Length of performance: 2 to 3 minutes for each student. See pages 25-27 of More
Than Public Speaking for speech evaluation form and information about the Five
Languages of Storytelling. (Counts 50 points)
Informative Group Speech—Secure a list of WTAMU chartered organizations. Your
class will be divided into 5 groups and each group will research one of the chartered
organizations and prepare a group speech that includes an introduction, explanation of
purpose of the organization, activities sponsored by the organization, advice for
becoming involved in the organization, benefits of membership, and a conclusion.
Group presentations should be 10 to 15 minutes in length. Each group member will
receive two grades: an individual and a group grade. A typed outline will be submitted
at the time of the presentation. Groups will prepare a Powerpoint presentation to
accompany the speech. At least 5 sources should be consulted. See pages 33-37 of
More Than Public Speaking Workbook for complete information and evaluation sheets.
(Counts 150 points)
Persuasive Speech—Early in the semester your instructor will distribute a copy of the
organizations where you can volunteer or which you can visit to learn more about the
organization’s service to the community. Each student must prepare a 5 to 7 minute
persuasive speech in which they either persuade the audience to become more
involved with a community organization or in which they persuade the audience to
donate money to the community organization. You are required to visit the community
organization and gather materials about the organization’s mission, services, volunteer
opportunities. According to your instructor’s requirements, you may be asked to
volunteer a certain number of service hours during the semester. You will write a brief
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reflection paper about your volunteer experience or your experience in gathering
information and turn it in on the day of your speech. Visual aids are not required but
can be used to enhance the persuasiveness of the presentation. See pages 39-43 of More
Than Public Speaking Workbook for complete information and evaluation sheets. (Counts 200 points)
Guidelines for Speeches From the Movies
So that you gain a sense of the power of public
speaking, you will be viewing selected clips from
speeches from the movies located on the American
Rhetoric webpage http://www.americanrhetoric.com/
Click on this website and then click on “Movie Speeches”
Next, go to the movie title indicated on the daily class
schedule. View the clip or listen to the audio provided. (This website also gives you a
written transcript to follow) Answer the question and email your response to your
instructor. Your instructor will indicate if the email should be sent through WTClass or
through the instructor’s university email address. Your email message should follow this
format:
Your Name:
Movie Title:
Question: (listed on daily class schedule)
Your Response (Include a brief paragraph)
Common Reader Assignment
As part of the Common Reader assignment we will view
the video of a speech by Eric Grietens, the author of this year’s
Common Reader, The Heart and the Fist:
http://vimeo.com/18673552 Consider how you would answer the
questions posed in your syllabus and email your responses to
your instructor. Be prepared to discuss your responses in class.
Service Learning Requirement
During the initial week of the semester, your instructor will
provide to you a list of volunteer opportunities in the Canyon/Amarillo area. From this
list or with your instructor’s approval of an agency not listed, choose an organization or
agency to work with. You will need to make arrangements no later than February 8 to
volunteer for an organization. Your volunteer hours must be completed no later than
the week of April 1-5 so that you can use your service learning experiences as the basis
for your persuasive speeches.
Communication Studies Portfolio Requirement
All Communication Studies majors should save copies of their speech outlines,
the speaker delivery critique, and the service learning reflection paper to file in their
senior portfolios. Senior portfolios are a graduation requirement for all
Communication Studies and Speech Education majors.
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SCHEDULE OF ASSIGNMENTS
This schedule indicates the discussion topics, assignments, and chapter of the texts
which you are to read each week. Assignments may be shifted by the instructor to
better meet the needs of the class. Code used:
T—More than Public Speaking: An Introduction to Communication customized textbook
W—More than Public Speaking: An Introduction to Communication Workbook
Movie Speech Clips are specified by movie title
Date
Activity/Topics
Reading
Jan. 1418
Course Introduction
An Important Conversation, ( W, p. 46)
Student Information Sheet (W, p. 9)
Introduce Service Learning opportunities
*Brown Bag Speeches (W, pp. 20-23)
T—Chapter 1 – Foundations of Human
Communication,
Jan 21
Jan. 2225
Jan. 28Feb. 1
Feb. 4-8
T—WT and Service Learning: What It
Is and How It Relates to You, Chapter
2
MLK Holiday—Classes do not meet
Gender and Culture in Communication
Intercultural Scavenger Hunt, W, p. 49 The Pronoun
Problem, W, p. 50
Common Reader Assignment: As you view Greitens’
speech about his humanitarian work, what techniques did
he use to establish his credibility? What do you notice
about the ethical appeal (Video link:
http://vimeo.com/18673552)
Plagiarism and How to Avoid It (W, p. 54)
Block Design (W, p. 55)
The Listening Gift (W, p. 57)
Let’s Take a Guess (W, p. 58)
Exercise: PRCA-24 (W, p. 59)
Classroom Assessment: The Minute Paper (W, p. 11)
Impromptu Storytelling (W, pp. 25-27)
Library Tours–You will meet in the lecture room at the
Cornette Library for a presentation by the research
librarians and to participate in a Reference Scavenger Hunt
T—Chapter 3 —Adapting to Others:
Diversity and Culture,
T—Chapter 5—Speaking Freely and
Ethically
Movie Clip: Return of the King. View or
listen to Aragon’s speech. What does
Aragon do to rally his followers and
help them deal with their apprehension
about the coming battle?
T-- Chapter 6—Understanding
Interpersonal Communication
Birthday News Cast (W, pp. 29-31)
Discussing Your Service Learning Plan (W, p. 48).
Feb. 1115
Exercise: Audience Demographics (W, p. 61)
Personal Demographic Worksheet (W, p. 62)
Audience Analysis (W, p. 63-64)
Impromptu Storytelling (W, pp. 25-27)
T—Chapter 7 Analyzing Your
Audience
Movie Clip: Malcolm X. Listen to
Malcolm’s speech. In what ways does
the speaker create unity and common
ground with his audience?
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Feb. 1820
Feb18-22
Feb. 25March 1
March 48
Mar. 1115
March
18-22
March
25-28
2013 Communication Week (your instructor will give you a
list of events happening each day. You will need to
participate in at least 2 events to receive the 20 points for
this part of your final grade.)
Speech Organization
Memory Exercise (W, p. 65)
Patterns of Organization (W, p. 66)
Introductions and Conclusions (W, p. 67)
Checklist for Speaking Outline (W, p. 68)
Reference Citations (W, p. 69)
Using Microsoft PowerPoint Effectively, (W, p. 70)
Sample PowerPoint (W, pp. 71)
So What If You Found It on the Internet? (W, p. 73)
Work in Groups for Informative Group Speech
Gender and Public Speaking, (W, 78)
The Woman Speaker’s Ten Rules for Success, (W, 79)
Eye Contact Exercise (W, p. 52)
Nonverbal Communication and Public Speaking (W, p. 53)
Mid-Term Exam—covers Chapters 1-10
Applying Criteria (W, p. 82) (Use the speech, “The Power
of Music,” found on page 273 of your textbook for this
activity)
Work in Groups for Informative Group Speech
Classroom Assessment: Stop, Start, and Continue (W,
p. 13)
T—Chapter 8 –Organizing and
Outlining your Presentation
T—Chapter 9 Using Supporting
Material
Movie Clip: Legally Blonde. In Elle
Wood’s graduation speech, how does
she gain the attention of her audience?
T—Chapter 4, Nonverbal Messages
T—Chapter 10, Delivering Your
Presentation
Movie Clip: The American President.
Listen to Pres. Shepherd’s speech.
What supporting materials does he use
for his arguments in this press
conference?
T—Chapter 11 Small Group
Communication
T—Chapter 12 Speaking to Inform
Spring Break
Informative Group Speeches
50 Cent Speech (W, p. 83)
Fallacies Exercise (W, p. 84)
T—Chapter 13 Speaking to Persuade
Movie Clip: Independence Day. Listen
to the President’s speech. What
persuasive strategies does he use to
inspire the fighter pilots?
Mar. 29
April 1-5
Good Friday Holiday—Classes do not meet
Paper Due: Critique of Speaker Delivery (See guidelines- W, p. 44)
Reports about Visits to Service Learning Sites
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April 8-12
April 1519
April 2226
Movie Clip: Judgment at Nuremberg.
Listen to Hans Rolfe’s closing
arguments. What persuasive strategy
does he use in behalf of his client,
Ernst Jannings?
Persuasive Speeches (W, pp. 40-44)
Persuasive Speeches (W, pp. 40-44)
How Argumentative Are You? (W, p. 85)
T— Chapter 14 Interpersonal and
Small Group Conflict
Ethics in Human Communication (W, p. 56)
Scholarship Awards Committee (W, 80)
Apr. 29May 1
May 3-4,
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Final Classroom Assessment (W, p. 15)
Review for Final Exam
Final Exams
Final Exam covers Chapters 11, 12,
13, 14
Note Extra Credit Assignment: Attend the WTAMU Storytelling Festival—April 26
Copyright 2013 by Dr. Trudy L. Hanson and the COMM 1315 teaching staff. This syllabus and all instructional
materials may not be reproduced without written consent from Dr. Hanson.
Grade Assignment Sheet
As you receive scores for each of the assignments in the course, complete the following grade
assignment sheet so that you can calculate your final score.
Assignment
Brown Bag Speech
Birthday Newscast
Impromptu Storytelling
Informative Group Speech
Persuasive Speech
2 page Speaker Delivery
Critique
Service Learning Reflection
Library Tour
Communication Week 2013
Common Reader Assignment
Movie Speeches
Mid-Term Exam
Final Exam
Class Participation
Attendance
Note here any absences:
Points Possible
50
50
50
150
200
50
100
50
20
10
60 (10 points each)
100
100
50
100 (to receive 100 points, students
must have fewer than 3 absences in
MW/TTH and no more than 1
absence in a night class or a 3 hour
Friday class)
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My Score
Communication Week, 2013
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Community Service Opportunities for COMM Students
Name of Agency
Location/phone
Type Service Needed
Alzheimer Association
2200W. 7 Ave, Amarillo 79106
Phone:806 372 8693
Telephone helpline, golf tournament and
annual memory walk. Ongoing need for
clerical duties and for special events
Amarillo Independent School
District
7200 W. Interstate 40, Amarillo
806 326 1013
Tutoring and mentoring students
Amarillo College Gear Up
Program
Contact Mona Gregory, FAC
190. 651 2806
Serve as a college mentor for area high
school students
Amarillo Panhandle Humane
Society
3501 S. Osage Street, Amarillo
79109 Phone 806 373 1716
Pet Express, a weekly offsite adoption
program needs volunteers to transport pets
and supplies, bathe and groom and match
pets to possible adopters
Animal Rescue Shelter
12500 S. Washington St,
Amarillo (3 miles south of
Hollywood Road) 806 374 0704
Volunteers needed to staff the shelter
Amarillo Area CASA
Contact: Melanie Franklin
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates)
volunteers needed. Minimum one year
commitment to advocate for
abused/neglected children in the court
system. Must be 21 years of age to be an
advocate.
th
806 373 2272
Amarillo Cancer Society
3915 Bell Street, Amarillo
Transporting patients to appointments
806 353 4306
Amarillo Little Theatre
2019 Civic Circle, Amarillo
79109 Phone: 806 355 9991
Volunteers needed in set building, costume
construction, and box office
Contact: Tana Roberson
American Red Cross
1800 S. Harrison Street,
Amarillo
Answer phones, filing, secretarial duties.
BSA Volunteer Services
Contact: Sara Cullum
EMERGENCY ROOM VOLUNTEER - assist
nursing staff in greeting patients and families
as they arrive in E.R., offer blankets to
patients upon request and strive to reduce
patient anxieties. They update patients to be
admitted on the status of their room
assignments, help familiarize families with
areas of the hospital and furnish information
on Intensive Care or Coronary Care if
applicable. Must be 18 years or older to
volunteer for this position.
(806)212-5404
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Big Brothers Big Sisters
(Note: This requires a long term
commitment)
720 S. Tyler St, Amarillo 79109
Contact: Keri Yungmeyer
806 351 2210
DISLIKE EATING LUNCH ALONE? Do you like to
make a difference? Then consider being a friend
to an elementary or middle school student. As a
Bigs In School mentor, you make a difference by
simply having lunch at your Little's school once a
week through-out the school year. Cafeteria food
is definitely better with a friend! And, who knows,
you may be one of the coolest kids on the
playground! (Must be at least 18 years old,
complete application and interview for
consideration. Volunteers are asked for a two
semester commitment. Community Service
Volunteers are accepted. Please mention Bigs In
School when replying.) www.amabbs.com
Bivins Memorial Nursing Home
1001 Wallace Blvd, Amarillo
79106 Phone: 806 355 7453
Volunteers needed to share their talents with
residents
Canyon Senior Citizens
1719 Fifth Avenue, Canyon
Yard work and cleaning building
806 655 7197
Carenet Crisis Pregnancy
Centers in Amarillo/Canyon
6709 Woodward, Amarillo; 1318
th
5 Avenue Canyon
Lots of volunteer opportunities, mentoring,
advocacy and special projects
806 354 2288 or 806 655 4673
Catholic Family Services
200 S. Tyler, Amarillo 79109
Phone: 806 376 4571
VOLUNTEERS -- Volunteers can team up
with other volunteers to meet a refugee family
at the airport, help set up apartments, take the
family shopping for groceries, keep up with
vaccinations, help with files and clerical work,
and even teach English
Refugees need American friends. The
quickest way for them to adapt and learn the
culture is by mingling with Americans. Our
staff are so busy with so many refugees that
we are often not able to socialize with the
families. They so want to have friends over for
dinner, or go on outings to see the city. You
can help.
Citychurch Outreach
205 S. Polk St, Amarillo 79109
Phone 806 371 0089
Need volunteers for an afternoon tutoring
children, mentoring, feeding, and helping with
the recreation program, homework, reading
and special projects.
Coalition of Health Services
Phone 806 377 1700
Local health clinic. Volunteers needed to help
with paperwork and occasionally travel to
different clinics in the Panhandle
Crown of Texas Hospice
1000 S. Jefferson, Amarillo
79109 Phone 806 372 7696
Volunteers needed for many different
programs
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Downtown Women’s Center
Contact Karen Phillips
806 372 3625
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY - Volunteers are
needed to sort, price, and hang clothing and for
cashier positions at Thrift City. Volunteers are
needed for mentoring clients, office duties, and to
volunteer at our new Shelter Haven House.
Family Outreach
200 S. Tyler, Amarillo 79101
Phone: 806 372 1238
Need volunteers in Home Alone and New
Directions porgrams. Office work needed.
Fundraiser needed. Volunteer educators for
parenting classes
Family Support Services
1001 S. Polk St, Amarillo Phone
806 342 2500
Volunteers needed to assist with children’s
activities
Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma
Plains
Contact: Alba Austin
VOLUNTEER -- Assist with registration table
and help facilitate girl programs at Cookie
University Event. Needed 6-10 hours.
Guyon Sanders Resource
Center
806-373-2662 press 1
High Plains Food Bank
815 Ross St, Amarillo 79102
Phone 806 374 8562
Hospice Care of the Southwest
806 356 0026
806-356-0096
VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED to help answer
the 2-1-1 Texas phone lines. 2-1-1 Texas is a
free and confidential help line that provides
information and referrals to health and human
services and community organizations for the
top 26 counties of the Texas Panhandle.
Volunteers are needed Monday thru Friday
from 8 – 5. The minimum age requirement is
18 years of age. If you are interested please
contact Desire by dialing 2-1-1 or by email at
Desire@unitedwayama.org
Need volunteers to help sort food items and
repackage them. Hours are flexible any time
between 8:30-11:30am or 12:30-3:30pm.
AMARILLO
All volunteers will receive comprehensive
education and preparation. Our Volunteer
Training Series is conducted by our professional
hospice staff several times each year or on an
individual basis around your schedule needs.
Once you have completed the instructional
orientation phase to be a volunteer, you can assist
in a variety of areas such as: Direct Patient Care,
Office/Clerical, Bereavement Support, Community
Outreach, Public Relations, Trainer/Community
Education, Special Events, and Special Projects
(i.e. crafts, baking)
HOSTS
One on one tutoring/mentoring program.
Several positions at different schools around
the area
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Kids, Inc
SE 27 Ave, Amarillo 79103
Phone 806 376 5936
Volunteers needed in all areas of organization
Make-A-Wish Foundation
411 S. Fillmore St, Amarillo
79`09 Phone 806 358 9943
Help needed with many different areas,
including wish granting, development and
fundraising, special event planning.
Martha’s Home
1024 SW 18 Avenue, Amarillo
79102 Phone 806 372 4035
Meals on Wheels
219 W 7 Avenue, Amarillo
79101 Phone 806 374 1521
Drivers needed to pick meals up and deliver
them
Office of the Attorney General
301 S. Polk St, Suite 200,
Amarillo 79109 (Child Support
Division) (Call Volunteer Action
Center at 806 373 2662)
Volunteers provide needed assistance in
increasing the number of children receiving
the support to which they are entitled.
Administrative duties include data entry, filing,
copying and answering phones
Progressive Step Rehab
1901 MediPark, Amarillo Phone
806 468 7611
Pre-physical therapy students to volunteer in
Canyon office
Ronald McDonald House
1501 Streit Dr, Amarillo 79106
Phone 806 358 8177
Need weekdays or weekends volunteers at
the Ronald McDonald House. Will be
volunteering in the house, duties ranging from
household chores and laundry to computer
work to taking guests to the hospital. House
recently expanded and in need of extra help.
(Requires a long term
commitment)
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Volunteers needed to make up charts and
resident information packets, help sort
clothing, and do some yard work.
.Need weekday, evening, or weekend
volunteers - 3 hour shifts - from 9am-9pm.
Work one time a week or month and also be a
substitute. Help families of children in a
homelike setting.
Salvation Army
400 S. Harrison, Amarillo 79109
Phone: 806 373 6631
Sort and hang merchandise for thrift shop.
Help in other areas of store.
Samaritans Outreach
200 S. Tyler, Amarillo 79109
Phone: 806 374 4132
Volunteers needed to work in agency that
provides food, clothing, and budget
counseling for homeless and low-income
individuals. Assist homeless in securing
employment
Texas Plains Girl Scout Council
6011 W. 45h Avenue, Amarillo
79109 Phone: 806 356 0096
Leaders, troop committee members,
consultants, assistant leaders, recruiters,
program aides
United Way Volunteer Action
Center
200 S. Tyler, Amarillo 79109
Phone: 806 373 2662
Volunteers needed in the following areas:
Planned Parenthood, Family Outreach, Young
at Heart, VA Medical Center and the
Downtown Women’s shelter
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Washington Street Family
Service Center
4002 S Washington Street
Food and Clothing ministry
Amarillo, TX 79110-1334
Phone: (806) 352-1307
Wildcat Bluff Nature Center
2301 N. Soncy Road, Amarillo
75159 Phone 806 352 6007
Junior and adult volunteers are needed in all
areas, including horticulture, educators, office
work and special events
WTAMU Forensics Team
FAC 191, Phone 651 2415
Volunteer to judge a high school speech
tournament
YMCA
Childcare volunteers. Baseball coaches
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