For more information, call 775-8111. The Games of Texas will be held in the Bryan-College Station area during the first week of August. Volunteers are needed to work at the actual events and in support areas to answer questions, sell T-shirts and welcome participants. This year is the 15th anniversary of the Games of Texas and the 75th anniversary celebration for the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation. The College Station Parks and Recreation Department is recruiting volunteers as instructors for senior Xtra Education classes.
Seniors teach seniors how to do arts, crafts, exercise and other hobbies.
Instructors also are needed to teach computer classes as other activities. St. Joseph Regional Health Center Auxiliary has several volunteer positions in its gift shops. Duties will include unpacking and pricing items for display, operating the cash register and assisting patients and their families in finding the right gift for someone. Shifts are available at the Rehabilitation Hospital from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday and Friday. This partial listing of volunteer opportunities is provided by the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of the Brazos Valley.