Special Service Cells
NOTE:
Not all Special Service Cells are currently active. Active cells are open to new members with updated sign-up sheets. Non-active cells are currently on hold, however will be consistently updated.
Bluebonnet Hospice | Active
Bluebonnet Hospice patient volunteer program that pairs an MSO member with a patient in hospice care. You get the chance to form a meaningful relationship with those who might not have any family around to help them.
Mentoring Alliance | On hold
Mentoring Alliance is a Christ-centered, multi-ethnic ministry serving children and families in Waco. They connect people in the community to provide after-school programs and dedicated mentoring relationships. This unique cell is both a special cell and a regular one! You can join this cell either as a mentor to kids from kindergarten to 10th grade or as a volunteer for their after-school program. Mentors must be able to provide their own transportation, meeting twice a month with their mentee. However, carpooling may be available for after-school program volunteers.
More information about the organization can be found here!
**Note: A mentor/volunteer application is required. There will also be a one-hour orientation before you begin! You will also earn service hours whether you choose to serve as a mentor or a volunteer.
Volunteering Times:
Mentors: Twice a month, based on your schedule
Volunteers: Monday through Friday from 3-6pm
Cell Leader: David Tran
Baylor Buddies | on hold
Baylor Buddies is a program that pairs high-achieving, driven, and caring Baylor students, with grade school children at risk for dropping out of school.
Pre-Health Mentoring | on hold
MSO is partnering with Communities in Schools to set up mentor relationships with students in the Waco area who are interested in entering the healthcare profession. The purpose is to help those students achieve their goals through, answering questions, tutoring, and anything that is helpful to your students achieving their goals as well as figuring out if healthcare is right for them!
Waco Police Athletic League | on hold
The Waco Police Department's Police Athletic League has one goal: to build community engagement among the police department and interact with youth as they will be the next generation of leaders. As a volunteer of PAL, you would mentor kids, offer them support, hang out with them, and join them as they participate in athletic clubs and after-school groups. For more information, check out their website: Police Athletic League City of Waco (waco-texas.com).
Volunteer Times: TBD
Cell Leader: David Tran
**Note: There is also currently no sign-up form as this cell is still in the works. The form will hopefully be made available for next semester!