City Tells Firefighters Volunteering Not Allowed

Union chief sees double standard on charity projects

"...Question: When is volunteering a bad idea? Answer: When the city says so,..."

Sept. 23, 2005 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Volunteering, Drag, Birthdays, and More Recommended Events

Let us help you plan your weekend

Feb. 28, 2025 Arts Feature by James Scott

Volunteering for 31 Days

Sept. 21, 2004 Postmarks

Diane

Mortality has never seemed more pressing or vibrant than in this tale of small-town aging

"...casseroles, visiting her sick cousin in the hospital, and volunteering at the soup kitchen. It’s a life lived in..."

April 12, 2019 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

The Last Word

A young writer has to pen a woman's obituary before she dies

"...making peace with her ex-husband (Hall), and most important, volunteering as a deejay at the local radio station. Here,..."

March 24, 2017 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

About AIDS

Research shows that when folks with serious health issues do volunteer work, they don't notice their own aches 'n' pains quite so much

"...Last week, volunteering for the OZ Parties (www.theozparties.org) was suggested as a..."

Sept. 9, 2005 Column by Sandy Bartlett

It's in the Water

"...rich, yummy looking and getting plenty of satisfaction from volunteering at the local AIDS hospice -- despite having to..."

Jan. 30, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

The Perez Family

"...winds to its close, you may find yourself happily volunteering for honorary membership in their clan. The ever-expanding Perez..."

May 12, 1995 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Wings of Honneamise: Royal Space Force

"...and all its test subjects, Shiro surprises everyone by volunteering to be the first man into space, inspired by..."

March 31, 1995 Movie Review by Joey O'Bryan

Qmmunity: News of the Queer Austin World

Updates and new creative opportunities in Austin’s queer scene

"...helping put queer filmmakers on the big screen? Try volunteering with aGLIFF’s screening committee, who get a first look..."

Feb. 2, 2024 Column by James Scott

'Nothing Is Done Alone' Extended Interview

The TxCC and their role in Bastrop's recovery after the fires

"...and take a sheet of their own, saying I'm volunteering all weekend to help my neighbor clean up their..."

Dec. 2, 2013 Chronolog Post by Kate X Messer

Day Trips & Beyond: April Events Roundup

Catch up on Texas travel news and plan some spring sightseeing

"...Quiet Valley Ranch April 7-9, May 5-7, 12-14, Kerrville, www.kerrvillefolkfestival.org/volunteering..."

April 2, 2023 Travel Post by Gerald E. McLeod

A Culture 50 Years in the Making: The Kerrville Folk Festival Experience

Life-altering and deep-listening scenes from the oldest music festival in Texas

"...As a songwriter who spent five years volunteering at and attending Kerrville, I was deeply impacted by..."

May 20, 2022 Music Feature by Hank Erwin

Up the Pay, Medics Might Stay

Medics volunteering for overtime nearly doubled after EMS made overtime pay double regular hourly wage

"...up what we heard anecdotally: The number of medics volunteering to fill overtime shifts increased by 68% in the..."

March 25, 2022 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Fox News Lauds Neo-Nazi in Ukraine With Austin Ties

Questions not asked: Why are you there? Are you a Nazi?

"...Trump presidency, is being lauded by Fox News after volunteering to fight Russian invaders in Ukraine. During a March..."

March 18, 2022 News Feature by Kit O’Connell

Democrats and Their Campaign Teams Train Up to Turn Texas Blue

The Texas Democratic Party focuses on flipping the state as early as 2020

"...be the person with the answers." He has been volunteering and working in politics since he was 16 years..."

Sept. 20, 2019 News Feature by Roxy Bonafont

Today Is Giving Tuesday (With Pizza!)

Support your fellow humans and have a blast doing it

"...Actions-for-Good, which includes traditional monetary donations, as well as volunteering and various “actions for change,” a worthy cause worth..."

Nov. 27, 2018 Food Post by Emily Beyda

Sour Duck Market Previews Pastries at Benefit Bake Sale

Proceeds support Jabo's Garden at Zilker Elementary

"...“Jabo” Dean’s grandson was attending Zilker Elementary, he began volunteering his time in the garden with his grandson’s entire..."

Sept. 27, 2017 Food Post by Reanna Zuniga

Dear Glutton: Meeting Gays Outside of Gay Bars

Trading dating apps for edible apps

"...are you? Teach me your ways!) you could try volunteering at Johnson's Backyard Garden, where half a day's labor..."

Sept. 9, 2016 Food Column by Emily Beyda

The Common Law

Nonprofit director and personal liability

"...Volunteering as a director for a nonprofit organization is a..."

Jan. 8, 2016 Column by Luke Ellis

Public Notice: While the Cats Were Away

The stakeholders play

"...Taking the work out of volunteering: City of Austin leaders last week announced a partnership..."

Aug. 7, 2015 News Column by Nick Barbaro

A Declaration of Independence

Zavala Elementary and Principal Sean Fox are succeeding at going their own way

"...organizations to help out, from the Austin Jazz Workshop volunteering with music classes, to Operation School Bell providing clothing..."

May 9, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Get Off Your Ass and Change the World

Nobel Prize winner Jody Williams speaks tomorrow at BookPeople

"...will be a better place. And then, start by volunteering – that’s how I started. Volunteer! If you don’t..."

Sept. 6, 2013 Books Post by Jessi Cape

If You Feel Strongly, Then Volunteer

"...or Dead End?” [News, Feb. 18]: I have been volunteering at "Town Lake" Animal Center with my daughter since..."

Feb. 23, 2011 Postmarks

Drink Upscale

Post-classic cocktails for the holidays

"...Fino. He started learning a few years ago by volunteering to help the wine director at Asti. Loving did..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Food Feature by Wes Marshall

Talking In The Reading Room

Foreign librarians learn from Austin volunteerism

"...volunteer services. Nikolic said, "In America you have this volunteering spirit … What's your secret?" Members of the Austin..."

July 3, 2010 News Post by Jillian Richardson

Inauguration Day, Scholz Style

Snapshots from the watch party at Scholz Garten this morning: Texans for Obama, Travis County Dems speak

"...that people weren't buying tickets for and no-one was volunteering for, but in the last couple of weeks they've..."

Jan. 20, 2009 News Post by Richard Whittaker

Smart People

Smart people, dumb choices: It's true for both the characters and the filmmakers in this acerbic comedy that stars Dennis Quaid, Sarah Jessica Parker, Thomas Haden Church, and Ellen Page.

"...surrogate housewife when she's not acing the SATs and volunteering for the Young Republicans (an off-key note in an..."

April 11, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Naked City

"...students are put on waiting lists. For info on volunteering, see www.communityeducation.org/victory or call 974-7317. – M.M...."

April 6, 2007 News Feature

Spring Break Altruism

Volunteer "alternative spring breaks" growing in popularity

"...a spring break boon. "Alternative spring breaks" – spent volunteering rather than sipping cocktails on the beach – have..."

March 9, 2007 News Feature by Nora Ankrum

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