Public Notice

Directors of Volunteers in Austin (DOVIA) presents Vicki Clark of The Points of Light Foundation on Thursday, January 15, 7:30-9am in Town Lake Center on Barton Springs Road. Clark's presentation will explore the recent national focus on volunteerism and its impact on communities and quality of life, providing insight into trends in volunteerism across the U.S. The Power of Partnering will be the topic of her presentation. DOVIA promotes volunteer administration as a profession, facilitates the exchange of experience in the creative involvement of volunteers in service delivery, and offers educational opportunities for professional development of volunteer leaders. Its membership of more than 120 is made up of representatives from both nonprofit and public sector agencies in Austin. The group meets monthly. DOVIA co-sponsors a Volunteer Management Academy with Austin Community College and sponsors a professional certification as a Pro Volunteer Manager. The meeting is free and open to the public. 326-3308. Resolved: Give Yourself 2 Local PSOs are in need of some able-bodied selfless types, like... maybe, you?

Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) On-going call for transitional assistance for the local homeless. Open 6am-4pm. More ambitious types to start reading groups and other programs are needed as well. 476-4357.

Homeless Artists Guild Art workshop instructors needed to guide budding talent. 472-4934.

KOOP Radio Austin's community radio station seeks folks for their various collectives. 472-KOOP.

Meals on Wheels Deliver meals and meds. 476-MEAL or 480-8081.

National Domestic Violence Hotline Representatives from all walks of life for crisis counseling. 453-8117.

Planned Parenthood Educators from all backgrounds needed. 472-0868.

Project Transitions Hospice care and supportive living services for those living with AIDS. 454-8646.

Out Youth Emotional support, guidance for youth dealing with coming-out issues. 708-1234.

Recording for the Blind Help create accessible textbooks (recording & diskette). 323-9390.

Texas Runaway Hotline Hotline for runaways and their families. 463-1980.

United Cerebral Palsy Association of the Capitol Area Liberation Station toy depot workers needed. 834-1827.

United Way/First Call for Help Non-emergency, one-call referral. Hotline workers needed. 323-1898.

University YWCA Services and referrals for women of Travis County. 326-1222.

Women & Their Work Gallery and gift shop workers needed. 477-1064.

Youth Options GED tutors for shelter residents, and nurses needed, among others. 441-8336.

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Part One of this list appeared in the last issue of last year.
Thanks to Lisa Tozzi for assistance.