Public Notice
We Want You 2
By Kate X Messer, Fri., Aug. 15, 1997
If your organization is not listed, be sure to submit your calls for volunteers to "Public Notice" on a regular basis. We will try to print three of these call-ups per year. If your group is listed, please check the information and update us regularly with any changes you might have.
Now, get out there and help!
Volunteer Opps K-Z
KOOP Radio Austin's community radio station. PO Box 2116, 78768. 472-1369.
Lesbian Gay Rights Lobby Legislative action now. PO Box 2340, 78768. 474-5475.
March of Dimes Clerical and organizational help needed. 55 N. I-35, #230. 477-3221.
Meals on Wheels Deliver meals and meds to homebound folks. PO Box 6248, 78762. 476-MEAL or 480-8081.
Men's Hotline & Health Network Hotline provides resources regarding physical and mental health issues. 472-3237 or 499-8272.
Mentoring Network Home study assistance for students. Call about their upcoming Walkin' the Walk walk-a-thon. 2026 Guadalupe, #226. 472-7627.
National Domestic Violence Hotline Workers from all walks of life needed. 453-8117.
National Wildflower Research Center Acquire and share assorted nature-loving skills. 4801 LaCrosse. 292-4200.
Pebble Project Child abuse prevention educators. 2211 S. I-35, #201. 462-1771.
Planned Parenthood Health educators from all backgrounds needed. 1209 Rosewood. 472-0868.
Political Asylum Project of Austin (PAPA) Assist immigrants with legal and social issues. 1715 E. Sixth, #206. 478-0546.
Project Transitions Supportive living services and hospice care for those living with AIDS. PO Box 4826, 78765. 454-8646.
Out Youth Emotional support, guidance, friends. If you wished there were a place like this when you were a kid, you understand the mission. Now's the time to join. 1117 Red River. 708-1234.
Recording for the Blind Assist in recording accessible textbooks. 1100 W. 45th, #506. 323-9390.
Texas Abortion & Reproductive Rights Action League (TARAL) Protect reproductive health care freedom. PO Box 684602, 78768. 462-1661.
Texas Citizen Action Largest consumer lobbying group in the state. Volunteers needed to do research for campaigns. 611 S. Congress, #120. 444-8588.
Texas Special Olympics Experience the thrill of victory along with dozens of special kids. 11442 N. I-35. 836-5920.
Texas Runaway Hotline Hotline workers for runaways and their families needed. PO Box 12428, 78711. 463-1980.
Tree Folks Community planting and releaf program. PO Box 704, 78767. 433-LEAF.
United Cerebral Palsy Assn. Liberation Station Alternative toy center for differently-abled kids. 9027 Northgate, #101. 834-1827.
United Way/First Call for Help Non-emergency, one-call referral to area assistance agencies. Hotline workers needed. 2000 E. MLK. 323-1898.
University YWCA An amazing variety of services and referrals for women of Travis County. Call about their upcoming Week Without Violence and current membership drive. 1524 S. I-35, #315. 326-1222.
VICTORY Tutorial Program City of Austin & AISD pair up to help area school kids. Oak Springs Library, 3101 Oak Springs. 926-7219.
Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve Seeks potential Ranger Ricks or Ritas. Learn about all of the flora and fauna at the preserve and then lead guided tours for school groups. 805 N. Capital of Texas Hwy. 327-7622.
Williamson County Humane Society Ask about the Pet-a-Pet program. 212 N. Mays. 244-WCHS.
Women & Their Work Gallery and gift shop workers needed. 1710 Lavaca, 477-1064.
Women's Advocacy Project Needs attorneys to work on legal hotlines. 476-5377.
Youth Options Providing support & shelter, day and night. 3816 S. First. 441-TEEN.
Email: pnotice@auschron.com Mail to: "Public Notice," The Austin Chronicle, P0 Box 49066, Austin, TX 78765. Deadline: Wednesday, 6pm, eight days prior to publication. Phone calls have a .001% chance of being returned.
