VOLUNTEER RESOURCES



VOLUNTEER RESOURCES

The volunteer time sheet must be faxed to 223-4310 by May 1st. Use a cover page with my name on it (other people use this same fax). Mail your written report to me by email.

Many of the following agencies have websites and email. Please check out the websites for volunteer information. You can fill out a volunteer application on-line for many agencies [FYI: Many sites put volunteer information under donations] or you can email about volunteering. You should use email, if there is no online volunteer form. To access email click on the email address, if the computer you are using is not set up for email response, copy the email address and paste it into the address line of your email. To access the website, click on the word Website or the web address.

If you call an agency please ask for the Volunteer Coordinator. Be sure that you are going to be at the number that you call from for several hours after you call during regular office hours 8-5. You should have an answering machine to take messages. If they have not returned your call in 48 hours, call back again. Be patient, these folks are very busy as they wear many hats. Many organizations need help during the day, Monday-Friday. Organizations that may need help evenings and/or weekends are noted by an (*).

This is not an exhaustive list of acceptable agencies. Any agency NOT on the list must have email approval BEFORE you start.

To be eligible an agency not on the list must meet all of the following criteria:

1. The agency must be nonprofit [If it is not a governmental agency it must be a 501C3 organization.]

2. The agency must be nondenominational. There must be no direct effort to recruit or convert.

3. The agency must be nonpolitical in nature.

4. Programs must be for the disadvantaged [the poor].

5. You must have direct contact with 5 - 10 clients.

If you want to use an agency that is not on the list you must contact your professor during office hours for approval and then follow with an email verifying approval. All out-of-town agencies require email approval. YOU MUST MAKE SURE THAT THE AGENCY MEETS ALL THE CRITERIA BEFORE CALLING FOR APPROVAL.

AGED-Buckner Villas Retirement Center*, Family Eldercare, North Central Caregivers, Meals on Wheels and More.

BLIND-Texas School For The Blind*.

CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY-Austin Recovery*, The Salvation Army *[Adult Rehabilitation Center].

CHILDREN- Austin Children's Shelter, River City Youth Foundation*, Life Works, Children Advocacy Program*, Extend-A-Care, Communites In School, Settlement Club Home*.

CRIMINAL JUSTICE-, Travis County Juvenile Probation Department*,, Travis County District Attorneys Office, Travis County Jail, [downtown* and Del Valle*] Turman House*.

DEAF-Vaughn House*, Texas School For The Deaf*.

EDUCATION- American Youthworks , River City Youth Foundation*, Extend-A-Care, Jerry Mac Clifton Center, Literacy Council of Williamson County.

ENVIRONMENT- Ecology Action of Texas*

FAMILY-Austin Habitat for Humanity*, Life Works, Salvation Army*.

HIV -AIDS -Aids Services of Austin*.

JUVENILE SHELTERS- Angelheart Shelter*, Haven of Hope*.

MENTALLY CHALLENGED-The Arc of the Capital Area*, Austin State School, Austin State Hospital*, Jerry Mac Clifton Center.

POVERTY-Austin Habitat for Humanity*, Caritas of Austin, Casa Marianella*, Community Partnership for the Homeless, El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission, Family Crisis Center, Hill Country Community Ministries, House for the Homeless, Salvation Army*.

SPANISH SPEAKERS-River City Youth Foundation, Casa Marianella *, El Buen Samaritano Episcopal Mission*, Salvation Army*.

TEENAGERS-American Youthworks River City Youth Foundation*, Angelheart Shelter, Jerry Mac Clifton Center, Gardner Betts Juvenile Center*, Haven of Hope, Settlement Club Home*, Turman House*.

WOMEN-Austin Recovery [also has a site for men only]*, Safe Place*.

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AGENCY DESCRIPTIONS

AIDS SERVICES OF AUSTIN*P. O. Box 4874, Austin, Tx. Vol. phone, 512-406-6163, general phone, 512-458-2437 Web site: ---- ASA gladly accept strait volunteers, strongly recommended for the homophobic student.

AMERICAN YOUTHWORKS, [downtown & south]. vol phone # 512-744-1900; email: volunteer@ -- Web site: --- Volunteers needed for tutoring and/or mentoring of teenagers and cofacilitating groups.

ANGELHEART SHELTER 15401 Cameron Road, Pflugerville, 512-278-1038 Web site: --- Angelheart is an emergency shelter for abused and neglected childlren and teenagers.

THE ARC OF THE CAPITAL AREA, 2818 San Gabriel, 78705, 512-476-7044, Web site: --- This agency provides one to one advocacy for children and adults with mental retardation and developmental disabilities through a buddy program. Training is provided. Texas Drivers license is required.

AUSTIN CHILDREN'S SHELTER *, P.O.Box 684213, Austin, Tx 78768 512-258-4579. Web site: . [Near downtown, location will be given after you call for an appointment.] --- This is a temporary placement center for children birth to 17 that have been removed from their homes due to abuse, abandonment, and neglect. They need love and attention in the difficult time after removal from the home and their placement in a foster home or being returned to a family member. Your professor strongly recommends this agency. A criminal background check and TB test is required.

AUSTIN RECOVERY *, email: info@ or contact vol cord. at 512-697-8513 Website: --- Austin Recovery operates 3 facilities for chemically dependent individuals. One site is northeast, one site is southwest, and one site is in Buda. Website has addresses, maps and directions. Criminal background check.

AUSTIN HABITAT FOR HUMANITY*, INC. 310 Comal, 78702, 472-8788, ext 245; Web site: --- [YOU NEED TO WORK IN THE STORES TO BE SURE OF CONTACT WITH 5 - 10 CLIENTS.]

AUSTIN STATE HOSPITAL, 4110 GUADALUPE 78751, Vol Cord. 512-419-2323 Web site: --- Volunteer needed to spend time with an individual child or groups of children, playing games, visiting, etc., and going hospital. Patients are 3 years of age and older. Other units include children and adolescent psychological units, adult care units, gerontology unit, and unit for the deaf.

AUSTIN STATE SCHOOL 2203 W 35th [Just west of Mopac and south of Camp Mabury.] Vol. cord. 512-374-6048 Web site: --- Many opportunities to work with mentally challenged residents in a variety of settings.

BUCKNER VILLAS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY*, 11110 Tom Adams Dr. Austin, Tx 78753 [East of North IH35 off Braker Lane] 512-836-1515

web site: --- Volunteers needed to do both group and individual direct practice, including current events groups crafts/activity programs, and one on one visitation

CARITAS OF AUSTIN - 611 Neches P.O. Box 1947, Austin, TX 78767 512) 479-4610 512-646-1251. Email: info@ -- Web site: --- Fighting poverty, hunger, and homelessness.

CASA MARIANELLA*, 821 Gunter, Austin, Tx. 78702 512-385-5571 Web site: --- Volunteers needed to tutor or teach English to Spanish speaking individuals of all ages. Many are political refugees from Central and South America.

CENTER CENTER FOR CHILD PROTECTION [Formerly Children's Advocacy Center]*, 1110 E. 32nd St., 78722, 512-472-1164, Web site: --- Students will get experience working with children and families who are receiving counseling and crisis intervention services in the area of child abuse and maltreatment..Orientation required. Criminal background check.

COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS [at many school campuses in Austin] email: volunteer@ -- Web site: 512-464-9701 --- Tutors and mentors needed at various schools. IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING TEACHING AS A CAREER, YOU SHOULD VOLUNTER AT CIS. Orientation, Criminal background check.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP FOR THE HOMELESS, PO Box 685065, Austin, TX 78768. Web site: Ph.: (512) 469-9130. Help the homeless that are trying to help themselves.

ECOLOGY ACTION OF TEXAS, 707 E. 9TH ST., 78701, (512) 322-5129, e-mail: recycle@ecology- -- Web site: --- Help recycle and preserve the environment.

EL BUEN SAMARITANO EPISCOPAL MISSION, 7000 Woodhue Drive, Austin, Texas 78745. Web site: Ph.: (512) 439-0700. --- A variety of programs to help people to take steps to get out of poverty. Spanish helpful but not required.

EXTEND-A-CARE, for volunteer info email bseay@ -- Web site:

After school program for school age children operating in over 50 public schools and four centers for disabled children. [Schools in Austin, Del Valle, and Hayes county are found on the website] Volunteers assist with group activities or work on one to one basis with a child who has special needs. A criminal background check. [OPERATES DURING FALL and SPRING SEMESTERS.]

FAMILY CRISIS CENTER, 431 Old Austin Hwy., Bastrop, 78702, [Also in Gidding, and La Grange] (512) 303-7755. Web site:

The mission of the center is to assist the community by providing temporary refuge and comprehensive services which are responsive to the individual needs of women, children, and men who are experiencing family violence, sexual assualt, or child abuse.

FAMILY ELDERCARE, 2210 Hancock, Austin, Texas, 78756, (512) 450-0844. To volunteer, please call 512-483-3569, Email:  info@ -- Website:

Offers an opportunity to work with the elderly and people with disabilites.

HAVEN OF HOPE JUVENILE EMERGENCY SHELTER, 7005 Bennett Ave, Austin Texas 78752 302-1644 (Shelter is near St. Johns St., east of IH 35.) --- Small (maximum of 8) emergency shelter for juveniles. All children are between the age of 10-17. You may volunteer any time day or night and weekends but they do require you to have your T.B. test less than an year old. Orientation required. Criminal background check.

HILL COUNTRY COMMUNITY MINISTRIES, 1005 Lacy Drive, Leander, TX 78646 512-259-0360  email; info@ -- Website: --- Nondenominational, provides a variety of services for the disadvantaged.

JERRY MAC CLIFTON CENTER, 1519 Coronado Hills Drive, 78752 453-6638 - 414-2269 --- Provides classes and vocational education for mentally challenged adolescents, 18-22. Students assist in many different areas, including helping with trips and in the classroom. [Applications must be picked up at 1111 W. 6th St.]

LIFE WORK'S CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES*, south, east, north Austin and Round Rock 512-735-2400. web site: ---- A private, nonprofit agency providing counseling and social services to help individuals, families, and groups in Travis County and surrounding areas. Programs include Child and Family Services, and Teenage Parenting Counciling.Training and criminal background check required.

LITERACY COUNCIL OF WILLIAMSON COUNTY - P. O. Box 1977, Round Rock, TX 78680 Website: 512-244-6647 Offices in Round Rock, Georgetown, Cedar Park, and Taylor. --- Help tutor people trying to get their GED in order to get a better job.

MEALS-ON-WHEELS AND MORE, 3227 East 5th 512-476-6325 - email@ -- web site: --- Coordinates meals-on-wheels program. Volunteers needed to deliver meals during the lunch hour, make reassurance calls to home-bound elderly, and provide transportation for elderly clients who are unable to drive.

NORTH CENTRAL CAREGIVERS, 6800 Woodrow, Austin, Tx 78757 512-302-5980 (First Cumberland Presbyterian Church) --- Provides transportation for elderly and handicapped.

RIVER CITY YOUTH FOUNDATION*, 5209 South Pleasant Valley Drive, Austin, Tx 78744 512-440-1111, email: info@, Website: --- Provides support services to low income and minority youth and their families. Volunteers needed to tutor and work with youth in small groups or on a one to one buddy basis. The program oprates at several south and southeast locations. Volunteers need to have access to an automobile.

ROUND ROCK VOLUNTEER CENTER, 301 West Bagdad Round Rock, Tx. Website: Ph.: (512) 733-7625 --- If you live or work in the Round Rock area contact this agency for a list of organizations. Youi MUST verify that the organization meets all SOCIOLOGICAL criteria and clear the organization with your professor.

SAFE PLACE'S CENTER FOR BATTERED WOMEN*, web site: , To apply you must go to website and send an email application. --- 24-hour hotline and emergency shelter women and children experiencing family violence. Volunteers provide assistance in operating a hotline, providing transportation, and being available at the center to relate to residents. Programs also include Children's Services, Personal Safety Awareness Center, School-based Programs, Legal Advocacy, Hospital Advocacy, Client Advocacy, and Community Education/Training. For more information please consult the website.

SALVATION ARMY - 501 E 8th St., Austin, TX 78701 To volunteer send an email to: Robert_cox@uss. or call 512-634-5909 -- Website: --- Volunteers needed to work in a variety of programs with children and adults.

SETTLEMENT HOUSE FOR CHILDREN, 1600 Peyton Gin Rd, 78758 512-836-2150 email: volunteer@ -- website: --- Residential treatment center emotionally disturbed children 9-18. Volunteers needed to help work with children and adolescents in groups and on an individual basis. Criminal background check.

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND*, 1100 W. 45th , 78756 512-454-8631 Vol. cord. 512-206-9234- web site: --- Provides education in a residential setting for persons with vision problems. Volunteers assist in recreational and educational activities as well as individual friendships with children and adolescents at the school Criminal background check.

TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF*, 1102 S Congress , Austin, Tx 78764, 512-462-5353 email: twyla.strickland@tsd.state.tx.us --- web site: --- Provides education in a residential setting for deaf and hearing impaired persons. Volunteers are needed to provide help with educational and recreational activities as well as individual friendships with residents at the School. Criminal background check.

TURMAN HOUSE*, P.O.Box 14866, 78761 7308 Cameron Rd, 78752 512-452-6481. web site:

Texas Youth Council Facility. Turman House is a community-based halfway house located that focuses on community transition, vocational training, and independent living preparation for male youth ages 16-21 years of age. All residents are first required to complete Independent Living Skills classes and community service. After all educational requirements are satisfied, youth are eligible to work.

In addition, all youth participate in core groups which focus on the TYC Resocialization curriculum. Youth at Turman House also participate in Teen Fathers, cognitive life skills, anger management, and chemical dependency education groups. Residents are encouraged to take advantage of local vocational training programs to learn skills that will prepare them for a long-term career. Follow-up services are available in three categories of specialized treatment. Criminal background check.

TRAVIS COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - Volunteer coordinator, 512-854-9394 Website: --- Travis County Jail: 509 W. 11th St., Austin, Tx 78701 512-854-9033 Travis County Correctional Complex: 3614 Bill Price Rd., Del Valle, TX 78617 512-854-4180

There is an opportunity to work with the inmates in a variety of different ways. Criminal background check.

TRAVIS COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE, 509 W. 11th, Austin, Tx 512-854-9400 website: --- Volunteers needed for victim advocacy work including helping victims understand the criminal justice system and assisting counselors in providing services that help victims of crime to deal with the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of the experience. Criminal background check.

TRAVIS COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT'S JUVENILE DETENTION FACILITY* 2515 S. Congress, Austin Texas 78704, 512-854-7000 web site: --- Tutors and volunteers needed for one-on-one work with juveniles. Criminal background check.

VAUGHN HOUSE* - 1701 Evergreen Ave., Austin, TX 78704 Website:  Ph.: 512-444-6081

Vaughn House serves multi-handicapped deaf adults. Our mission is to provide help and hope to the people of Travis County who strive to overcome the problems of individuals who are deaf and have disabilities such as mental illness, and mental retardation. Vaughn House, Inc. will accomplish its mission by providing dedicated support, opportunities, and maximization of resources to empower people with disabilities to live satisfying, independent and productive lives and to enjoy the same rights, freedoms, and responsibilities as their fellow citizens.. Signing very helpful but not required.

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