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Volunteers are needed to talk and chat online with teens across the country about healthy relationships.

What’s in it for you? * Help teens navigate out of unhealthy intimate relationships * Comprehensive interactive training provided * National community service *. . . more

LIVESTRONG is looking for a volunteer to come to the Lance Armstrong Foundation once a week to teach Spanish lessons to their staff. These lessons would be for adult beginners and would be taught to groups of 10-15 people. . . more

LIVESTRONG is looking for a volunteer with a knowledge of or background in law to volunteer part-time for the Lance Armstrong Foundation. Preferably a Law school student, recent graduate who has been deferred, or a lawyer who would like. . . more

Love Lady Bird Lake but hate the styrofoam washed up along its shoreline? Join Keep Austin Beautiful, The Trail Foundation, and Watershed Protection Development Review in an increased effort to put the finishing touches on this beautiful asset to. . . more

This is a full track meet with some past Olympians, current elite athletes, and plenty of kids just out to have a good time. more

Hospice volunteers find it personally gratifying, intellectually stimulating, and emotionally meaningful to assist those in need at a critical point in their lives. Many of our volunteers are introduced to hospice thorough the death of a family member and. . . more

Volunteer opportunities varies depending on Patient and Volunteer needs. Opportunities include: Companionship visits to patients or caregivers in their home or nursing facilities running errands office work Arts and Crafts more

Limited English is a major barrier faced by Asian victims and survivors of domestic violence. Interpreters and Translators help increase client access to services by assisting in translations and providing interpretive services when clients are working with SAHELI staff,. . . more

Web Developers create, edit and update material for SAHELI’s Web site.

This position is ideal for those interested in Web design and maintenance. more

Creating a presence within the community is an important part of community outreach. In order to generate awareness, SAHELI attends numerous events throughout the year including resource fairs and cultural festivals. Booth Supervisors provide information to the public. . . more

Clerical Volunteers assist SAHELI with various administrative projects such as copying, mailing, filing, organizing and updating databases.

This position is ideal for those interested in organizing office affairs. more

Raising community awareness is essential to creating social change. In order to accomplish this, SAHELI establishes relationships with local media outlets including print, broadcast and radio. Public Relations and Media Coordinators help SAHELI educate the community by creating. . . more

Each year SAHELI reaches thousands of people in the community. Graphic Designers help make this possible by creating brochures, flyers/postcards, posters and advertisements for various SAHELI events. Other opportunities include layout design for the SAHELI Newsletter.

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Join this committee if you’re interested in taking a leadership role in planning, researching and spearheading fundraising projects. Fundraising projects include annual campaigns, events and community collaborations. Each member may select a project that he/she is interested. . . more

To sustain SAHELI’s critical programs, the agency submits numerous private foundation and government grants every year. The grants team needs members to assist with researching, writing and reviewing grants. Grant Writers work directly with the Executive Director to. . . more

SAHELI disseminates information through two main publications: The Semi-Annual Newsletter and the monthly eNews. Writers and Editors contribute thoughts and ideas by writing articles on domestic violence, various forms of violence and oppression and news pertaining to SAHELI. . . more

Database Volunteers help with development, management and/or updating SAHELI’s donor and client databases. Data entry is another available responsibility for those who do not have database management experience. Databases currently used are Access and E-Tapestry.

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Increasing community awareness of various forms of violence and oppression is a key aspect of our mission at SAHELI. Community Speakers provide information on a variety of topics including special issues in Asian populations, why there is a need. . . more

Research is a vital aspect in developing curriculum for trainings, presentations and workshops. Research Volunteers assist with projects on the dynamics of domestic violence as well as other forms of oppression in the Asian community.

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Every year, SAHELI puts together fundraising and community education events. For those who have a knack for event planning, this may the perfect position. Events include the Annual Walk for Asian Families, Asian Family Day and many others.. . . more

Helping and empowering Asian victims and survivors of domestic abuse is a key aspect at SAHELI. Advocates help us reach this part of our mission by providing peer counseling, crisis intervention and overall support to survivors. In addition, Advocates also. . . more

Austin Partners in Education has joined efforts once again with the Austin Spanish-language media outlets, including Univision TV, Univision Radio, ¡ahora si!, and Border Media to promote a unified message of the importance of educational attainment and success in the. . . more

Help middle and high school students develop reading skills and become life-long readers!

Partners in Literature volunteers lead student groups in discussions of high-interest short stories, poetry, and non-fiction articles to promote reading comprehension and critical thinking skills.

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Compañeros en Lectura brings volunteers into Spanish-bilingual classrooms once a week for 45 minutes to help 2nd graders become stronger and more successful readers. Our program follows a volunteer model where:

- the entire class participates at the same time. . . more

Partners in Reading brings volunteers into the classroom once a week for 45 minutes to help 2nd graders become stronger and more successful readers. Our program follows a volunteer model where:

- the entire class participates with a volunteer at. . . more

Do you want to make a difference in a child's life? Do you have at least 1 hour of spare time during the week?

Research shows that mentoring keeps students engaged in the learning process, reduces the dropout rate, and increases. . . more

Be a part of the effort to help more students go to college! This program focuses on informing and preparing high school students who are eligible to graduate but are not currently passing the more stringent TSI/College Readiness Standard.

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The Austin Area Urban League, a non-profit organization, has been awarded a contract to conduct after-school computer and technology classes at the Booker T. Washington (905 Bedford St. @ Rosewood) and Rosewood Courts (1143 Salina @ Rosewood) community centers. Presently. . . more

Harbor Hospice of Austin is seeking volunteers to work with terminally ill patients and their families. Opportunities could include: reading to a patient, or holding a hand, staying with a patient while family members take a needed break or. . . more

March 27th & 28th 2010 will be the 53nd Annual Zilker Garden Festival. This annual event is a popular festival for all of Central Texas. It offers two days of great music entertainment, shopping with over 100 vendors,. . . more

The Read-A-Thon is BookSpring's biggest fundraiser of the year and is the perfect opportunity individuals or groups to help put books in the hands of Austin's children.

Through the Read-A-Thon children experience the joy of reading and the pride of community. . . more

Internship Description

The Fund Development intern will report to the Development Associate to design and implement fundraising and stewardship plans for the Colorado River Foundation. Time Period

The following periods are available:

Spring 2009 Term: 10-20 hours per week.

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Internship Description

The Communications Intern will report to the Development Associate to develop and implement communications plans with Colorado River Foundation constituents, media, and general public.

Time Period

The following periods are available:

Spring 2009 Term: 10-20 hours per ... more

Teach children about the Colorado River in Texas (aka Lady Bird Lake and Lake Austin) and water conservation! With the help of other volunteers, educational docents lead groups of 15 students through our beautiful outdoor Redbud Park facilities.. . . more

Greet and sign-in SafePlace clients and advocates; find appropriate gifts, give gifts so clients, sign-out clients and update Holiday Giving Program database. more

Organize and deliver Holiday Wish List program and any other duties assigned.

Times available: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10-3 and Wednesday 10-6 more

Greet and sign-in sponsors, take/label/organize/store gifts, and update Holiday Giving Program database. more

Lend a Hand and Save Lives! Do you have fours hours a week or every other week to spare? Ambassador volunteers provide important assistance in the canteen area, serving refreshments, talking with donors, and watching for donor reactions. Training provided. more