Public Notice
Public Notice asks not what it can do for its community but what you can. This week features the second of a three-part list of Austin area Volunteer opportunities.
By Kate X Messer, Fri., Sept. 15, 2000
Volunteer Opportunities, Part Two, I -- T
Last week we ran Part One, A -- H.
Interfaith Care Alliance Provide support for people living with serious illness. icare@ texas.net or PO Box 650211, 78765. 459-5883.
International Dyslexia Foundation Work to educate folks about dyslexia. 452-7658.
International Socialist Organization Socialist activist types needed for all sorts of work to change the world. 494-0667.
Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Local chapter needs folks with a variety of skills. 3307 Northland Dr. #475, 78731. 450-1965.
Keep Austin Beautiful Why not? PO Box 1088, 78767. 499-3577.
KOOP Radio Community radio. PO Box 2116, 78768-2116. 472-1369.
La Cocina Alegre (The Happy Kitchen) Hang out in the kitchen and talk, laugh, and learn as you help cook up tasty nutritional awareness. PO Box 13323, 78711. 385-0080.
Legal Aid of Central Texas Free civil legal advocacy service for low-income Central Texans. 2201 Post Rd #104, 78704. 447-7707x338.
Lesbian/Gay Rights Lobby of Texas Learn a lot about the Lege and social justice. Make lobbying your hobby. PO Box 2579, 78701. 474-5475.
Lifeworks Young people can find their way with a little help from friends. 2525 Wallingwood, 78746. 327-8018.
Literacy Council of Williamson Co. Call for tutor training classes. PO Box 1977, Round Rock, 78680. 244-6647.
Meals on Wheels Deliver meals and meds to some very appreciative Austinites. PO Box 6248, 78762. 476-MEAL.
National Domestic Violence Hotline Counselors from all walks of life needed for crisis counseling. PO Box 161810, 78716. 453-8117.
Out Youth Celebrate 10 years of support for local youth questioning sexual identity and dealing with coming-out issues. 909 E. 491é2 St. 78751. 419-1233.
Parents' & Childrens' Engagement Project Maintain continuity in the relationship between parents and children during and after a divorce. 3710 Cedar, #268, Box 20, 78705. 467-0803.
Pebble Project Child-abuse prevention educators from all walks of life needed. 3000 S. I-35, #200, 78704. 462-1771x107.
Planned Parenthood Reproduction issues counselors needed. 1209 Rosewood, 78702. 472-0868.
Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) Help promote justice for Central Texas immigrants. 1715 E. Sixth, #200, 78702. 478-0546.
Project PHASE Transitional and permanent assistance for area homeless youth. 1800 Lavaca #110, 78701. 474-5606.
Project Transitions Hospice care and supportive living services for those living with AIDS. Upcoming orientations throughout the summer. Call for info. PO Box 4826, 78765. 454-8646.
Recording for the Blind & Dyslexic Dulcet tones needed to translate written materials. 1314 W. 45th, 78756. 323-9390.
Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) Recruiting grown-ups 55 years and older to fill fulfilling volunteer positions throughout Travis County. 473-4130.
SafePlace Volunteer for domestic violence programs. PO Box 19454, 78760. 385-5181.
SIMS Foundation Affordable mental health care for musicians and artists. PO Box 1622, 78767-1622. 494-1007.
Special Olympics Texas Assist with awards, be a statistician, or be a "hugger." 11442 N. I-35, 78753. 707-3777.
Sustainable Food Center Tackle health, hunger, and sustenance issues. Bilingual translators especially needed. PO Box 13323, 78711. 385-0080.
Texas Abortion & Reproductive Rights Action League (TARAL) Keep reproductive rights legal. PO Box 684602, 78768. 462-1661.
Texas Department of Health (TDH) Gain skills and training while learning about public health concerns. 1100 W. 49th, 78756. 458-7111x2201.
Texas Runaway Hotline For runaways and their families. PO Box 149030, MC Y-987, 78714-9030. 833-3477.
Top Drawer Thrift Store Proceeds from the store go to Project Transitions. 4902 Burnet, 78756. 454-5161 or 454-8646.
Travis County Democrats If you are so inclined, go volunteer for your local party of choice during this election year. The Dems just happen to send us info. 919 Congress, #600. 477-7500.
Next week, we'll run the remainder of the alphabet and any last-minute entries.
