Volunteer Opportunity Details:

The Office of Volunteer and Community Engagement at the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS) provides these web links for information on intergenerational learning and service-learning opportunities:

Volunteer at DADS - www.volunteeratdads.org
An overview of all volunteer and community engagement opportunities within the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services

Silver Lining – www.silverliningatdads.org
Intergenerational service-learning models and community service opportunities for all ages

Texercise – www.texercise.com
A health promotions program that promotes physical activity and nutrition; often paired with DADS Silver Lining program for students; students implement the Texercise program with adults living in a nursing home, assisted living facility or state supported living center. Student can also integrate Texercise into other volunteering opportunities that promote health and wellness.

Volunteer requirements will vary depending on specific volunteer assignment. Please call 1-800-889-8595 for more information.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)

We need volunteers who are free at these times Evenings Weekdays Monthly Weekends Occasional Weekly One-Time This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Large Group (11+) Adults (26-54) Small Group (2-10) Adults (55+) Unpaid Interns Families Young Adults (18-25) Individual

Contact Person: Camden Frost, Program Specialist, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

701 W. 51st Street, MC W616 Austin, TX 78751 (See a map)

Directions:

Mailing address is different from volunteer locations. Locations will vary depending on specific volunteer assignments.

Web Site: http://www.volunteeratdads.org

Last updated on October 7, 2009