Volunteer Opportunities - December 2008
Volunteer Opportunities - December 2008
Friday, 19 December 2008
AIDS Services of Austin responds to the HIV needs of the Austin area by providing services that enhance the health and well-being of individuals and the community in the face of an evolving epidemic. P.O. Box 4874, Austin, 78765 • 406-6163 • www.asaustin.org
American Cancer Society offers volunteer opportunities including the Road to Recovery and Reach to Recovery programs, health fairs, fundraising and office duties. 2433 Ridgepoint Drive, Ste. B, Austin, 78754 • 919-1800 • www.cancer.org
American Red Cross of Central Texas volunteers perform a variety of services including assisting in disaster relief, case work processing and staffing shelters. 2218 Pershing Drive, Austin, 78723 • 928-4271 • www.centex.redcross.org
Angel Food Ministries - South Austin Church of the Nazarene is a nondenominational organization providing groceries and financial support to communities. 6711 Manchaca Road, Austin, 78745 • 442-8476, www.southaustinchurch.org
Austin Children’s Shelter provides care and shelter to abused and neglected children. 804 Rio Grande, Ste. C, Austin, 78701 • 499-0090, www.austinchildrenshelter.org
Austin Habitat for Humanity builds houses for impoverished families in Central Texas. 55 N. IH 35, Ste. 240, Austin, 78702 • 472-8788 • www.austinhabitat.org
Austin Humane Society is the city’s largest no-kill pet adoption center dedicated to saving Austin’s homeless cats and dogs and reducing pet overpopulation. 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin, 78752 • 646-7387, www.austinhumanesociety.org
Austin Parks Foundation provides the resources and partnerships that create and sustain beautiful and active parks. 701 Brazos St., Ste. 170, Austin, 78701 • 477-1566 • www.austinparks.org
Austin Partners in Education provides college and career readiness for AISD students. 701 Brazos St., Ste. 480, Austin, 78701 • 637-0900 • www.austinpartners.org
Austin Yellow Bike Project is dedicated to providing human-powered transportation for the people of Austin, running a community bike shop and educating children and adults. 1307 Leona St., Austin, 78702 • 457-9880 • www.austinyellowbike.org
Austin Zoo & Animal Sanctuary is a Hill Country zoo where people can come to learn about the animals close up. 10807 Rawhide Trail, Austin, 78736 • 288-1490 • www.austinzoo.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas pairs volunteers with young people in need of mentoring and positive role models. 1400 Tillery St., Austin, 78721 • 472-5437 • www.bbbscentraltx.org
Blue Santa brings Christmas cheer to families that might not otherwise have gifts and food. 4101 S. Industrial Drive, Ste. 260, Austin, 78744 • 220-2583, www.bluesanta.org
Boys & Girls Clubs of the Capital Area offers programs and services to promote and enhance the development of boys and girls. 6800 Bill Hughes, Austin, 78745 • 983-8606, South Austin Unit: 303 Johanna, Austin, 78704 • 444-6369, www.besomebodytosomebody.org
Breast Cancer Resource Center serves women with breast cancer, their families and support systems. Park St. David’s, 900 E. 30th St., Ste. 108, Austin, 78705 • 544-0900, www.bcrc.org
Brown Santa provides assistance to families in need in unincorporated areas of Travis County. 15400 Long Vista Drive, Ste. 101, Austin, 78728 • 247-2682, www.brownsanta.org
Capital Area Food Bank works to end hunger in the Austin area. 8201 S. Congress Ave., Austin, 78745 • 282-2111 • www.austinfoodbank.org
Caritas of Austin seeks to establish a continuum of services for impoverished people to link them with the tools they need. 611 Neches St., Austin, 78701 • 479-4610 • www.caritasofaustin.org
CASA of Travis County recruits, trains and supervises volunteers to provide representation for abused and neglected children. 6330 E. Hwy. 290, Ste. 350, Austin, 78723 • 459-2272 • www.casatravis.org
El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission provides health care, emergency food, advocacy, leadership and education for working-poor Hispanic families. 7000 Woodhue Drive, Austin, 78745 • 439-0700 • www.elbuen.org
EmanciPet provides low-cost or free surgical sterilization of dogs and cats to prevent animal homelessness. 7201 Lavender Loop, Bldg. J, Austin, 78702 • 587-SPAY, www.emancipet.org
Faith in Action Caregivers - South Austin assists older adults in maintaining quality of life and independence. 205 E. Monroe, Austin, 78704 • 445-5552 • www.faithinactioncaregivers.org
Family Link is devoted to linking children who need homes with foster and adoptive parents in the Central Texas region. 8700 Manchaca, Unit 604, Austin, 78748 • 945-8953, www.familylinkkids.com
Friends of the Austin Public Library is a group of volunteers dedicated to supporting the Austin Public Library. P.O. Box 2287, Austin, 78768 • 296-4088, www.austinlibrary.org
Goodwill Industries of Central Texas volunteers work in retail locations performing stocking and customer service duties. 1015 Norwood Park Blvd., Austin, 78753 • 637-7100, www.austingoodwill.org
Heart House Austin is an after-school program dedicated to providing a safe haven and academic support to low-income children. 7224 Northeast Drive, Austin, 78723 • 929-8187 • www.hearthouse.org
Hospice Austin provides compassionate, end-of-life care for patients and their families. 4107 Spicewood Springs Road, Ste. 100, Austin, 78759 • 342-4700, www.hospiceaustin.org
Keep Austin Beautiful works to beautify and enhance the living environment of the community. 105 W. Riverside Drive, Ste. 230, Austin, 78704 • 391-0617, www.keepaustinbeautiful.org
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center offers volunteer opportunities in the garden, festivals, programs and gift store. 4801 La Crosse Ave., Austin, 78739 • 232-0102 • www.wildflower.org
Lance Armstrong Foundation provides practical information and tools people with cancer need to live life on their own terms and unites people to fight cancer. P.O. Box 161150, Austin, 78716 • 279-8383
LifeWorks provides services for children and families in Austin, including youth development programs. 3700 S. First St., Austin, 78704 • 735-2400 • www.lifeworksweb.org
Make a Wish Foundation of Austin grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions. 2224 Walsh Tarlton Lane, Ste. 200, Austin, 78746 • 329-9474, www.centralandsouthtexas.wish.org
Meals on Wheels - Greater Austin makes and delivers nutritious meals to housebound members of the community. 3227 E. Fifth St., Austin, 78702 • 476-6325, www.mealsonwheelsandmore.org
Mobile Loaves & Fishes Downtown Alliance of Churches provides food, clothing and dignity to those in need. 903 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin, 78746 • www.mlfnow.org
P.A.W.S. of Austin works to prevent cruelty to all animals by promoting humane standards and to provide care and shelter for homeless animals. 7202 South Brook, Austin, 78736 • 288-9856 • www.pawsofaustin.org
Planned Parenthood helps people make informed, private decisions in matters of sexuality, reproduction and parenthood. 201 E. Ben White Blvd., Bldg. B, Austin, 78704 • 275-0171, www.plannedparenthood.org/ppaustin
Ronald McDonald House of Austin provides housing and support for families of critically ill children. 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin, 78723 • 472-9844, www.rmhc-austin.org
SafePlace prevents abuse and provides help for victims. 1515 Grove Blvd., Austin, 78741 • 267-7233 • www.safeplace.org
Salvation Army volunteers assist the needy with social services, character building activities and collecting donations. 501 E. Eighth St., Austin, 78767 • 476-1111 • www.salvationarmyaustin.org
Sierra Club promotes responsible use of natural resources and educates humanity to protect and restore the environment. P.O. Box 4581, Austin, 78765 • This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , www.texas.sierraclub.org/austin
South Austin Cares partners with local nonprofit organizations to help meet their basic needs. 10701 S. First St., Austin, 78748 • www.southaustincares.org
Southwest Austin Caregivers provides support services that enhance the independence and quality of life for older adults. 3801 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Ste. E-240-77, Austin, 78746 • 364-5601, www.swaustincaregivers.org
South Austin Recreation Center is seeking volunteer basketball coaches for the San Antonio Spurs Youth Basketball League. Co-ed teams practice weekly and play on Fridays or Saturdays beginning in January. 1100 Cumberland Road, Austin, 78704 • 444-6601, www.austincamps.org
Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation provides support for cancer patients as well as research. 3508 S. Lamar Blvd., Ste. 300, Austin, 78704 • 473-0900, www.komenaustin.org
Texas Advocacy Project provides free legal services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault throughout the state of Texas. P.O. Box 833, Austin, 78767 • 476-5377 • www.women-law.org
Town Lake Animal Shelter volunteers help care for shelter animals and assist with adoption. 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin, 78703 • 972-4738, www.ci.austin.tx.us/health/animal_services.htm
United Way Capital Area creates opportunities for individuals, families and neighborhoods to prosper. 2000 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, 78702 • 472-6267, www.unitedwaycapitalarea.org
YMCA of Austin - Southwest Branch works to enhance the lives of men, women, boys and girls in the Austin community. 6219 Oakclaire Drive, Austin, 78735 • 891-9622 • www.austinymca.org
While Community Impact attempted to include all area organizations that accept volunteers, this list may not be comprehensive. If you were inadvertently left off, please e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and we will do our best to include you next year.
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