Health's Angels works with local aging-services providers to pinpoint volunteer opportunities for its members, then match members with those agencies. Members may volunteer as much as they are able - there is no minimum service requirement, and members are encouraged to involve their families in their service hours.
Austin Groups for the Elderly (AGE)
3710 Cedar Street
website: www.ageofaustin.org
Volunteer Needs*
SeniorNet - teach basic computer skills, internet, e-mail and advanced classes
Elderhaven Adult Day Care - visit, play games, exercise and share hobbies
Volunteer Requirements**
Application
Standard background check
Training for SeniorNet
Orientation for Elderhaven
Contact Information
Nicole Daspit - Director of Development
office: (512) 451-4611 x14
e-mail: ndaspit@ageofaustin.org
Faith in Action Caregivers
Far Northwest 10633 Lake Creek Parkway
West Austin 2601 Exposition Blvd.
North Central 6000 Woodrow Avenue
Website for all: www.faithinactioncaregivers.org
Volunteer Needs*
Transportation Drivers - drive clients approximately twice a month to grocery store, doctor appointments, etc.
Volunteer Requirements**
Interview
Orientation
Standard background check
References
Contact Information
Jean Barrett Teel - West Austin Executive Director
office: (512) 472-6339
e-mail: wa@faithinactioncaregivers.org
Sue Stanford - West Austin Services Coordinator
office: (512) 479-6339
e-mail: wacaregivers@sbcglobal.net
Alice Traugott - North Central Executive Director
office: (512) 302-5980
e-mail: nc@faithinactioncaregivers.org
Volunteer Needs*
Bill Payer - assist client with monthly check writing, balancing checkbooks and budgeting
Guardian Advocate - twice monthly one on one visitation and advocacy
Annual Holiday Giving Drive
Volunteer Requirements**
Orientation
Day long training
Standard background check
References
Contact Information
Faith Unger - Outreach Coordinator
office: (512) 483-3582
e-mail: funger@familyeldercare.org
Pat Anthony - Manager or Volunteer Services
office: (512) 483-3569
Greater Austin CARES
Dementia Respite Programs
various locations, days and times
website: www.greateraustincares.org
Volunteer Needs*
Social and therapeutic activities to assist program participants
Volunteer Requirements**
Varies by location
Contact Information
Annette Gracy Juba - Coordinator of Greater Austin CARES
office: (512) 825-1868
e-mail: agjuba@austin.rr.com
Helping the Aging, Needy and Disabled (H.A.N.D.)
(formerly Services for the Elderly)
2200 East MLK Jr. Blvd.
website: www.handaustin.org
Volunteer Needs*
Home Care - meet various non-medical needs in clients' homes
Annual Holiday Event - one day event
Volunteer Requirements**
Application, meet with HR department
Orientation and training
Standard background check
References
Contact Information
Karen Christensen - Development Director
office: (512) 477-3796 x215
e-mail: karen@handaustin.org
Volunteer Needs*
Drivers - for meal delivery, volunteers can form a team for a particular route for a particular day
Care Calls - telephone daily for just a few minutes
Volunteer Requirements**
Orientation
Standard background check
References
Driver's license and proof of insurance
Able to read a map
Contact Information
Suellen Mills - Vice President for Volunteer Services
office: (512) 476-6325 x130
e-mail: smills@mealsonwheelsandmore.org
Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services (DADS)
Silver Lining Program
website: www.silverliningatdads.org
Volunteer Needs* Visit opportunities for people in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and state schools/centers
Volunteer Requirements**
Varies by location
Contact Information
Volunteer and Community Engagement Office: 800-889-8595
*All agencies have expressed a need for volunteer commitment from yearly to weekly.
**All volunteers must be 18 or older, but younger volunteers can accompany an adult
