Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years of age, must pass a criminal history check, and must pass a drug screening.

 

Call the Director of Recreational Activites and Special Events (Jennifer Farias) at MeadowLand or the Director of the Thrift Shop (Diana Gonzales) to set up a meeting. After speaking to Jennifer Farias or Diana Gonzales, they may ask you to come in for a an initial interview where you fill out a volunteer application and get a tour of our campus.

 

Jennifer Farias or Diana Gonzales may call you back and set up a second meeting which includes an orientation and some paperwork. During orientation the policies and procedures of our programs and volunteer rules and responsibilies will be explained.

 

To contact Jennifer Farias call (830) 816-2425 and to contact Diana Gonzales call (210) 340-8077.

Adopt-A-Cabin: (can be a group of people or an individual). Volunteers who adopt a cabin usually tutor during the children's study hour (evenings), prepare meals for the residents, plan a picnic or BBQ, do an arts and craft project, do an educational project, or do a physical activity with the program such as basketball, volleyball, or softball.

 

Plan A Picnic With The Campus:
Group volunteers usually plan picnics or field days on our campus inviting all the children to join. We call this a "Special Event" at MeadowLand.

 

Thrift Shop Volunteer:
Thrift Shop volunteers help sort clothes, books, magazines, and assist with the organization of the store. The Thrift Shop helps fund all our children's programs.
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If you have any other questions or concerns about becoming a volunteer or just getting involved with our agency then please just give us a call. The Main Office number is
(210) 340-8077

We have up to 120 residents at any given time and are always in need of a wide variety of donations. Just think of all the things you need in your own family and add 120 children to the equation.

RMYA also accepts contributions of real estate, stock, and bonds. The Thrift Shop accepts "gently used" furniture, clothing, and other items.

A CHARITABLE BEQUEST
A gift through your will can help shape the future of hundreds of youth at RMYA. It is a very simple process. You simply add a line to your will saying, "I give Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives, a Texas not for profit agency, the sum of (dollar amount) to be used at the discretion of its governing board." If you would like more information, contact us at (210) 340-8077

 

If you would like to make a contribution to our agency or donate something please call our main office at (210) 340-8077. We care for boys and girls between the ages of
5-21 years old.

*All dontributions are tax deductable.