Public Notice
Oops, Doh!, Duh
By Kate X Messer, Fri., March 13, 1998
-- We screwed up last week. Must've been high on Irish Whiskey. We said that Sean O'Connor's Irish Fest to benefit Youth Options needed volunteers for their party on Tue, Mar 17. Duh. It's Sun, Mar 15. 441-8336.
-- Our esteemed college radio cuties over at KVRX are organizing their 10th Anniversary Bash for the weekend of April 17. They want to get a hold of as many ol' KTSB and KVRXers as they can. If you are one or know any, contact Richard the Great. [email protected] or 707-9952.
Volunteering, Pt.1
AIDS Services of Austin (ASA) A clearinghouse consortium of local AIDS services organizations. PO Box 4874, 78765. 406-6150, Cathy Cook.
AISD Volunteer Services Coach a new friend: a student from an Austin public school. 1111 W. Sixth, 78703. 414-4512, Billie F. Franke.
ALLGO/Informe-SIDA AIDS/HIV education and case management project of the Austin Latino/a Lesbian & Gay Organization. 1715 E. Sixth, 78702. 472-2001.
American Cancer Society Resource Center volunteers of all skill levels sought. PO Box 149100, 78714. 928-1144, Brenda Doffing.
Animal Companions (Part of ASA.) Provide care for the pets of those who can't. PO Box 4874, 78765. 406-6407.
Any Baby Can Care for chronically ill babies and their families. 3423 Guadalupe, #100, 78705. 454-3743, Karen Haigler.
Arc of Austin Assistance for folks with developmental disabilities. 2818 San Gabriel, 78705. 476-7044, Angelia Bingham-Love.
Austin Metropolitan Trails Council Build or maintain local trails. Organizations include: Austin Ridge Riders, Bull Creek Foundation, LCRA, and Walnut Creek Planning. c/o Trust for Public Land, 700 San Antonio, 78701. 703-6898.
Austin Respite Network Collaborative effort of Any Baby Can, ARC, Austin/Travis MHMR, and Easter Seals to provide temporary relief from care-giving responsibilities. 3423 Guadalupe, #100, 78705. 454-7218.
Austin Resource Center for the Homeless (ARCH) Ongoing call for transitional assistance for the local homeless. Reading groups are needed. 411 W. Second, 78701. 476-4357.
Austin/Travis MHMR Hotline 24-hour crisis counseling, suicide prevention, information, and referrals. PO Box 3548, 78764-3548. 472-HELP.
Big Brothers/Big Sisters Befriend a youngster and provide needed guidance and consistency in a child's life. 1400 Tillery, 78721. 472-KIDS.
Brackenridge Hospital Ongoing need for gift shop, info desk, admitting and discharge, and ICU waiting room volunteers, and more. 601 E. 15th, 78701. 324-7590.
Capital Area Food Bank Distribution for 18 CenTex counties. 8201 S. Congress, 78745. 282-2111.
Caritas This safety net for the working poor, homeless, and legal refugees needs you. PO Box 1076, 78767-1076. 472-5269, ext. 138.
Casa Marianella Direct aid for refugees and immigrants. Staff volunteers: benefits include room and board, stipend, and health insurance. 821 Gunter, 78702. 385-5571.
Ceden Family Resource Center Prenatal educators provide one-on-one support to pregnant teens and women. 1208 E. Seventh, 78702. 477-1130, Christi Casteel.
Community Mentoring Network Mentors for at-risk youth. Part of Austin Metropolitan Ministries. 2026 Guadalupe, #226, 78705. 472-7627, Bob Sanborn.
DeWitty Job Training & Employment Center Instructors and employment counselors needed, as well as computer whizzes specializing in MS Word, Excel, and the Internet. 2209 Rosewood, #205, 78702. 472-5718, Carlean Johnson, Rochion Gregg, Martha Hernandez.
Directors of Volunteers in Austin (DOVIA) Promotes volunteer administration as a profession and facilitates exchange of experience in creative involvement of volunteers in service industry. PO Box 2606, 78768. 326-3308, Shar McBee.
Faith Home Guardian angels for babies with AIDS. 4101 Wildwood, 78722. 302-4101.
Foundation for the Homeless Area churches cooperate providing afterschool programs and tutors. PO Box 1862, 78767. 480-0005.
Part Two of this Volunteer List will appear in two weeks.
Next Week SXSW Special: Welcome to Austin, Now Go Home.
Thanks to Anne Wick for assistance.
