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Southwest Transplant Alliance's volunteer program was created to help STA promote
organ and tissue donation, and encourage family discussions surrounding this critical issue.

The main goal of the program is to provide the public with facts about organ/tissue
donation and transplantation in order to encourage individuals to make informed decisions
and to have family discussions regarding donation.

Events
Volunteers can help STA promote donation at events created to focus attention on the
issue. Most volunteer jobs at donor awareness events involve answering general questions
and sharing personal experiences.

A list of Southwest Transplant Events

The Texas Rangers Donor Awareness Game - Summer
Volunteers distribute donor cards, play in a softball game against local
media personalities, toss out pitch at baseball game.

Dallas Mavericks Donor Awareness Games - Winter
Volunteers distribute donor cards, participate in halftime event on court.

Valentines Day In The Schools - February
Volunteers (mostly heart recipients) speak to students across Texas.

National Donor Month - April
Volunteers help us honor donor families. STA hosts special events to honor
donor families throughout Texas. Volunteers also staff events and help with
media interviews. Many volunteers also dedicate bricks to honor their
donors, in the Texas Donor Memorial Walkway.

National Donor Day - August
Volunteers staff booths at Saturn Dealerships and help us with media stories
focusing on minorities and donation.

National Donor Sabbath - November
Volunteers ask their religious leaders to take part, and then share their
personal stories with their congregations.
Download National Donor Sabbath Flyer
Download National Donor Sabbath Resources

Health Fairs - All Year Round
Volunteers staff booths at health fairs in communities, corporations and at
events. Volunteers interact with the public and answer general questions.

Speaking Opportunities - All Year Round
Volunteers share their personal experiences with school, church, corporate
and community groups.

Visits with Healthcare Professionals Volunteers - All Year Round
Volunteers help Southwest Transplant Alliance educate healthcare
professionals by sharing their personal experiences with nurses, physicians,
chaplains and others in hospital settings.

Public Service Announcements - All Year Round
Volunteers help Southwest Transplant Alliance to place public service
announcements with broadcast and print media, and also with outdoor
advertising companies (on buses, benches, in airports, malls, etc.)

Support Groups
Many of Southwest Transplant Alliance's volunteers run or participate in
support group meetings. While STA's volunteer program is not a support
group, STA does work with many of these support groups and can provide
information about them.