Public Notice

We Want You Autumn is approaching with the ominous buzz of a cricket swarm. Time for school, new projects, and that general reassessment known as: What-the-hell-are-you-doing-with-your-life? It's also a great time to consider making commitments to the public service community. And if you're a student, it's a fine time to consider interning at one of these institutions.

This is an updated list of a similar column we printed this past spring. The variety of types of organizations listed here is as varied as the skills these folks request. Have at it. (Part 2, next week.) Volunteer Opps A-H AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) Consortium of local AIDS Services organizations, providing a network of resources for the HIV+ community. PO Box 4874, 78765. 406-6150 or 406-6107.

ALLGO/Informe-SIDA Outreach volunteers needed to share HIV info with various communities throughout Austin. 472-2001.

Animal Companions Care for pets of those who can't. PO Box 4874, 78765. 406-6407.

Any Baby Can Become a Family Friend Volunteer and spend time brightening the life of a child. 3423 Guadalupe, 78705. 454-3743.

ARC of Austin Assistance for citizens with developmental disabilities. 2818 San Gabriel. 476-7044.

AISD Volunteer Services You can go back! Mentor a pal from an Austin public school. 1111 W. Sixth. 414-4512.

Austin Family House Uniquely innovative residential treatment program for women with children. 2604 Paramount, 78704. 441-2086.

Austin Metropolitan Trails Council Assist in the upkeep of area hike-&-bike trails. 473-9383.

Austin Rape Crisis Center Hotline volunteers and assault-prevention educators needed. 445-5776, ext. 209.

Austin Travis County Humane Society Animal friends to love and love. 837-7985, ext.227.

Big Brothers/Big Sisters Befriend a youngster and bring out the kid in you. 1400 Tillery (near Airport Blvd.). 472-KIDS.

Capital Area Food Bank Food distribution for hundreds of organizations in 18 Central Texas counties. 3731 Drossett. 448-2111.

Caritas Safety net for working poor, homeless, and legal refugees. 308 E. Seventh, 78701. 472-5269.

Casa Marianella Direct and transitional aid for refugees and immigrants. 821 Gunter, 78702. 385-5571.

Ceden Family Resource Center Prenatal educators make monthly visits to pregnant women & teens. 1208 E. Seventh. 477-1130.

Community Mentoring Network Mentors for juvenile court. Part of Austin Metropolitan Ministries. 2026 Guadalupe, #226, 78705. 472-7627.

DeWitty Job Training & Employment Center Folks with all sorts of skills needed for instruction, etc., to assist those struggling in the job market. 2209 Rosewood, #205. 472-5718.

Dispute Resolution Center Professional skills needed to assist in mediating family conflicts. 5407 N.
I-35, 78723. 371-0033.

Faith Home Guardian angels and dependable workers needed to care for babies with AIDS. 4101 Wildwood, 78722. 302-4101.

Family Eldercare One-on-one matches with area seniors. 3710 Cedar St. 450-0844.

First Call for Help 24-hour confidential crisis suicide prevention, information, and referrals. 1313 Red River, #322, 78701. 323-1899.

Foundation for the Homeless Helpline offering information on area resources for the homeless. 480-0005.

Habitat for Humanity Building affordable, quality homes for those in need; make new friends. 310-A Comal. 472-8788.

HEART Line/Parents' Anonymous Crisis line and support group personnel needed. 7801 N. Lamar, #F-8. 459-5490.

HOBO (Helping Our Brothers Out) Transitional assistance for the homeless. 411 W. Second. 476-4357.

Hospice Austin One-on-one care for those in need. 4107 Spicewood Springs, #100. 342-4700.

Hospice Preferred Choice, Lonestar Companionship and support for those in need. HOS-PICE or 800/332-3982.

Hotline for Help (MHMR) 24-hour crisis counseling, suicide prevention, information, and referrals. PO Box 3548, 78764. 703-1330.

Next Week: Volunteer Opportunities I - Z