{"id":10355,"date":"2016-10-11T07:00:36","date_gmt":"2016-10-11T12:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.senioradvisor.com\/blog\/?p=10355"},"modified":"2017-09-19T14:05:31","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T19:05:31","slug":"austin-volunteer-opportunities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/d30braiqprupoq.cloudfront.net\/blog\/2016\/10\/austin-volunteer-opportunities\/","title":{"rendered":"Austin Volunteer Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"

Austin Volunteer Opportunities<\/h1>\n

\"Austin<\/h1>\n

Are you one of those people who are consistently looking for ways to give back to your community? Maybe you need volunteer hours for school or for your job? If so, you\u2019ve come to the right spot. This blog post will give you everything you need to know about volunteer opportunities with seniors within the Austin, and surrounding, area.<\/p>\n

Current Volunteer Opportunities in Austin (updated 11\/21\/16):<\/p>\n

Conference Planner\/Organizer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Human Potential Center
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: We are planning a conference for around 300-400 people on September 23 & 24, 2016, and we’d love to have your help. If you have experience with event planning or would like to obtain some, here’s your chance to build your resume while working with easygoing, friendly people who actively want you to be doing what you love and are committed to helping you achieve your dreams.
\nContact: Bob McGarey \u2013 (512) 441-8988<\/p>\n

Front Desk Volunteer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Samaritan Health Ministries
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: We’re looking for people who love people to come and work at our clinic front desk. Volunteers will greet patients, answer the phone, call to confirm appointments, schedule appointments, and check patients out as they leave. Shifts are 3-4 hours, once per week.
\nContact: Sarah Carriker \u2013 (512) 331-5828<\/p>\n

Massage Therapist Volunteer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Hospice Compassus
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: We are looking for a professional massage therapist who is willing to volunteer their time by coming into our office and providing short massages to our staff to promote self care.
\nContact: Kassie Leslie \u2013 (512) 246-7127<\/p>\n

Hospice Patient Support Volunteer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Guiding Hospice, Inc.
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible Schedule
\nDescription: Visit Hospice patients in their homes in Williamson, Bastrop, Hays and Travis counties.
\nContact: Felice Geear – (512) 368-7275<\/p>\n

Elder Helpers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

ElderHelpers.org
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible Schedule
\nDescription: Help elders with the activities you enjoy.
\nContact: (734) 330-2734<\/p>\n

Office Angels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Silverado Hospice of Austin
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible Schedule
\nDescription: Help with the bereavement program for Silverado Hospice.
\nContact: (512) 827-6895<\/p>\n

Volunteer with Family Eldercare<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Family Eldercare
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible Schedule
\nDescription: Family Eldercare provides essential services to seniors, adults with disabilities and caregivers.
\nContact: Leila Francis \u2013 (512) 483-3551<\/p>\n

Volunteer with Volunteers of America Texas<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Volunteers of America Texas
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible Schedule
\nDescription: Volunteers of America Texas is a faith-based, nonprofit organization dedicated to helping the vulnerable reach their full potential.
\nContact: Woody Hosler – (214) 827-2500 Ext 1508<\/p>\n

Volunteer with Brookdale Hospice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brookdale Hospice
\nFeb. 16 \u2013 Dec. 5
\nDescription: Brookdale Hospice-Austin serves the Brookdale Senior Living Communities. Volunteers are an integral part of our hospice program.
\nContact: Bunny Vaughter \u2013 (512) 795-0204<\/p>\n

Hospice Volunteer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Resolutions Hospice
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: Hospice Volunteers Needed. We have a wonderful patient in Georgetown who LOVES visits and has become isolated and lonely. We need YOU to visit with him and bring him some happiness!
\nContact: Stephanie Draeken \u2013 (512) 343-5555<\/p>\n

Hospice Companionship Volunteer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Austin\u2019s Grace Hospice
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: Hospice Volunteers provide companionship to our patients and their families. They may visit with patients, read, sing or watch movies with patients. Hospice volunteers find it personally gratifying, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally meaningful to assist those in need at a critical point in their lives.
\nContact: Jeanne Plassman \u2013 (512) 300-2100<\/p>\n

Memory Connections Program Volunteers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

AGE of Central Texas
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: The Memory Connections program is an evidence-informed program for people experiencing early memory loss, such as mild cognitive impairment or early stage Alzheimer’s disease. The participants in this program meet weekly to enjoy various cognitive and physical activities to exercise their brains.
\nContact: Kelly D\u2019Adam \u2013 (512) 451-4611<\/p>\n

Fall Prevention Coach<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: The Falls Prevention Program is designed to help older adults 60 years of age and older reduce their fear of falling through group discussion, problem-solving strategies and increasing the physical activity levels of those who have concerns about falls. Would you like to learn how to coach A Matter of Balance falls prevention class within your community? No teaching experience necessary.
\nContact: Jill Findlay \u2013 (512) 916-6062<\/p>\n

Office Volunteer for Hospice<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Altus Hospice
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: We are looking for Office Support Volunteers here in Round Rock. Duties: anything from answering phones, putting away supplies, filing, building packets, to whatever needs to be done! Our biggest need: Wednesday mornings from 8 or 9 to 12noon. Or any part of that time period. Your main task would be to help answer the phones. Hours: Anytime Monday – Friday 8-5. You pick your day(s) and hours.
\nContact: Katrina Wilson \u2013 (512) 614-2851<\/p>\n

Volunteer with Drive a Senior<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Drive a Senior \u2013 North Central Austin
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: We need volunteers who are willing to drive an older adult to a medical appointment or to other important destinations. Volunteers assign themselves based on their own schedules, even on Saturdays. Each week can be different. Commitment varies – even one drive a month helps! We also need volunteers who can help answer the calls from our clients and set up free rides for them. Openings are on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9 am – noon at our office.
\nContact: Pam Robers \u2013 (512) 453-2273<\/p>\n

VA Reps and Deputy<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Soldiers\u2019 Angels
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: Are you passionate about Veterans and Military families? Would you like to give back to our heroes and show our appreciation? Soldiers’ Angels is looking to grow our Angel family in Austin! We are looking for an active VA Rep and Deputy to help us expand our Veteran Support Program and be leaders to our Patient Visit Volunteers. VAVS Patient Visit Volunteers go to our VA Hospitals, provide comfort items to our Veterans, and spend quality time with them thanking them for their service!
\nContact: Susie Turner \u2013 (210) 620-0020<\/p>\n

Patient Companion Volunteers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

AseraCare Hospice
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: Visit terminally ill patients and provide a listening ear, a caring heart and a touch of compassion when it’s needed most.
\nContact: Charlotte Bennight \u2013 (512) 218-9890<\/p>\n

Audiobook Recording Studio Volunteers<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Talking Book Program
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: There are three positions available to volunteers in the studio: Reviewer, Monitor, and Narrator. These positions are unified under what we call “the recording team.” The team works together, under the guidance of studio staff, to produce digital audio books.
\nContact: Stephen Miles Lewis \u2013 (512) 463-5546<\/p>\n

Walk to End Alzheimer\u2019s Team Recruitment Chair + Subcommittee<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Alzheimer\u2019s Association
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: The Walk to End Alzheimer’s Team Recruitment Chair and Subcommittee will be responsible for recruitment of new Walk teams and the New Team Kickoff event. The Team Recruitment Committee will recruit teams from all sectors of the community and coach the new teams to fundraise through calls with team captains.
\nContact: Jessica Kalsruher \u2013 (512) 364-6404<\/p>\n

Intake Volunteer<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Catholic Charities of Central Texas
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: Catholic Charities is seeking a volunteer to aid in the day to day intake of clients and distribution of resources. Duties include: Listening to agency voicemail and recording messages, returning phone calls, assessing for additional information and needs from callers, supply resources to callers.
\nContact: Martha Jasse \u2013 (512) 651-6100<\/p>\n

Volunteer at Brookdale Lohmans Crossing<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Brookdale Lohmans Crossing
\nOngoing \u2013 Flexible
\nDescription: Piano player, arts and crafts helpers, and card makers needed!
\nContact: Karen Pickett \u2013 (512) 261-6653<\/p>\n

Please check back soon for updates to volunteer opportunities within Austin!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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