Volunteer
Our volunteers are the heart of Heartisans
We believe that everyone has God-given gifts and talents they can use to serve their community. Share your gifts and talents by serving at Heartisans! We accept groups as well as individuals for ongoing or one-time volunteer opportunities.
If you are a corporate, social, or Bible study group desiring to volunteer, contact julielynn@heartisans.org or call 903-431-1188
Volunteers have logged 57,000+ hours to date!
Volunteer Opportunities
For more detailed information about our volunteer opportunities and details on Serving in Love with us, you can download the Volunteer Handbook PDF.
Step 1: Volunteer Interest Form
Click on the Volunteer Interest Form to tell us all about yourself so that we can find the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!
Step 2: Schedule a Volunteer Interview
After submitting your interest form, use the link below to schedule your volunteer interview automatically. If you prefer to schedule with someone directly, email Julie Lynn Ashley (julielynn@heartisans.org) or call 903-431-1188.
Volunteer Leadership
Julie Lynn Ashley
Volunteer Coordinator
Julie Lynn Ashley graduated from Marian University with a Masters of Science in Thanatology and from Cedarville University with a Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Communications. Julie Lynn comes to Heartisans with previous experience recruiting, training, and overseeing church and hospice volunteer teams.
She lives in Longview with her husband Doug and has 2 sons in college, one at Mississippi College and one at Texas A&M. Julie Lynn has volunteered with two local hospices doing both patient visits and grief support, in the food pantry for Longview Community Ministries, with Coats for Kids, and in the Christian Heritage Classical School library. She attends Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Longview where she has served as a small group leader and volunteered with VBS and choir. Julie Lynn enjoys the upbeat team atmosphere at Heartisans as volunteers work together using their unique gifts and talents for a common purpose.
Volunteer Studio Leads
| Sewing/Quilting Studio | Marti Stricklin |
| Embroidery Studio | Brenda Thornhill and Jenny Waites |
| Manufacturing Studio | Denise Morris |
| Handwork Studio | Vicki Green |
| Letterpress Studio | Sue Berger and Julee Rachels |
| Vinyl Studio | Jeanne Irwin |