Volunteer Organizations on Campus
Best Buddies - UST has had a Best Buddies Chapter since 1991. College students are matched with an adult client of The Center, serving people with intellectual disabilities. Occasions for fun and friendship include chapter activities, events with other college chapters and their Buddies, and one-to-one contact. For more information on Best Buddies and to join this group, contact Kent Loftin, State Director for Best Buddies of Texas and UST Best Buddies sponsor, at KentLoftin@bestbuddies.org or 713-525-8478.
ECOS – a group with a mission to improve the environment and raise awareness of its importance. For more information or to join this organization, contact Dr. Maury Harris at wharris@stthom.edu or 713-525-3805.
Literacy Initiative for Today (LIFT) - Founded in 1991, the UST program helps community members learn the English language. Volunteer tutors and learners meet every Saturday on campus for two 3 hour sessions of classroom instruction. It is one of the few English as a Second Language (ESL) programs available on weekends in the area. During these sessions both tutor and learner benefit from the learning process. The tutor shares his/her knowledge while gaining insight about the learner's culture and experiences. For more information or to volunteer for this program, call 713-525-3800. |
