Volunteer Opportunities 2009
Operation Blue Santa-
Volunteers are critical to the success of Operation Blue Santa and last year almost 30,000 volunteer hours were logged during our season. For more information on how to become an Operation Blue Santa Volunteer call us at (512) 220-BLUE (2583).
http://www.bluesanta.org/volunteer.html
Operation Brown Santa -
Brown Santa gives toys to each child in the family from age 0 -16 boys and girls. Donations of books, puzzles, stuffed animals, new toys are needed for every age group. The ages that are less donated for are Infants to toddlers (0-2) and 10-16 boys and girls.
http://www.brownsanta.org/donations.html
c- Arc
Whether you want to make an on-linecontribution, become a member or make a donation in memory or in honor of someone, your support helps improve the lives of hundreds of developmentally disabled individuals and their families. Your gifts provide them with the support systems and services they need for full participation in their living, learning, work, play and worship communities. Your generosity turns their dreams of living happy, productive lives into reality. http://www.arcofthecapitalarea.org/involved.php
Caritas -
Caritas provides a service continuum for those experiencing poverty that begins with a safety net and links them to resources to achieve self-sufficiency.
http://caritasofaustin.org/volunteers/index.php
Any Baby Can -
Volunteering for ABC is rewarding and fun. We have positions to meet every level of commitment and experience including group project opportunities. http://www.abcaus.org/Volunteer.asp
Meals on Wheels - http://www.mealsonwheelsandmore.org/volunteer/
Capital Area Food Bank -
Donations can be dropped off at any Trinity Title Location.
http://www.austinfoodbank.org/help/
Habitat for Humanity -
Help provide simple, decent shelter.
We believe that every man, woman and child should have a safe and affordable place to live. While building homes is central to our mission, it is only one piece of the puzzle.
http://www.habitat.org/cd/local/affiliate.aspx?zip=78746
Breast Cancer Resource Center -
The BCRC provides a caring network of breast cancer survivors to answer questions and provide support. The services we offer range from a lending library to various support groups, a newsletter, even a helpline for answering questions and providing support. http://www.bcrc.org/want-to-help
Hospice Austin -
http://www.hospiceaustin.org/site/pp.asp?c=bdJPITMyA&b=14556
Ronald McDonald House-
If you would like to volunteer, please complete our online volunteer application and let us know how you would like to become involved with the Ronald McDonald House and the families we serve.
Toys for Tots
The mission of the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Program is to collect new, unwrapped toys during October, November and December each year, and distribute those toys as Christmas gifts to needy children in the community in which the campaign is conducted.
http://www.toysfortots.org /
Coats for Kids
Junior League of Austin's Coats for Kids
Distribution Day: Saturday, December 5th from 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Distribution Site: Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd.
Community Coat Drive: Monday, November 9th - Wednesday, December 2nd. Please drop your coats off at any local Jack Brown Cleaners. To find a location near you, please visit http://www.jackbrowncleaners.com/locations.htm .
Sponsor a Family - Gift Receiver
Organization: SafePlace Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault
Description: Greet and sign-in sponsors, take/label/organize/store gifts, and update Holiday Giving Program database.
Where: 1515A Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Times Available:
December 7-11 (12-6)
December 12 (12-3)
December 14-16 (3-6)
Sponsor a Family - Gift Distributor
Organization: SafePlace Domestic Violence/Sexual Assault Survive
Description: Greet and sign-in SafePlace clients and advocates; find appropriate gifts, give gifts to clients, sign-out clients and update Holiday Giving Program database.
Times available:
December 17-20 (12-6)
December 21-22 (10-4)
Address: 1515A Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
Wanted to Thank Paula Reid Moore with Trinity Title for giving me this great info. Please give her an e-mail with any Title Needs. (PMoore@trinitytitletx.com)
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