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by cancer. The organization gives patients the resources and support they need to fight cancer head on each day. • Sample activities: year-round internship and volunteer opportunities at events • 623 W. 38th St, Ste 300, Austin • www.livestrong.org Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas The organization aims to create healthier communities by providing comprehensive reproductive and related health care services, delivering science-based education programs and serving as an advocate for reproductive justice in Texas. • Sample activities: period kit packing, leading community outreach workshops and events • 201 E. Ben White Blvd., Building B, Austin • www.plannedparenthood.org Meals on Wheels Central Texas The nonprofit distributes 3,000 meals every business day to homebound older adults and people with disabilities across Travis and Williamson counties. • Sample activities: providing lunchtime meal deliveries, in-home care services and Alzheimer’s respite care; helping with home repairs; assisting with grocery shopping • 3227 E. Fifth St., Austin • www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org Swan Songs Musical Last Wishes The nonprofit fulfills musical last wishes by organizing private concerts for individuals with a terminal illness or nearing the end of life. • Sample volunteer activities: attending concerts to setup and organize the event; administrative and outreach work; other events • www.swansongs.org We Are Blood A guardian of the community blood supply for more than 40 medical facilities in Central Texas. • Sample activities: volunteers assist with blood drives, serve refreshments in donor centers, provide office support and transportation of blood donations • 4300 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.weareblood.org
• 2203 W. 35th St., Austin • www.ausslcfriends.org
Education and family
Autism Society of Texas An affiliate of the Autism Society of America that connects families and individuals to resources and support throughout the state. • Sample activities: Volunteers help with programming for individuals with autism and special events. • 300 E. Highland Mall Blvd., Ste. 205, Austin • www.texasautismsociety.org/volunteer transportation and socialization opportunities. Round trips typically take around two to three hours and around an hour for a one-way drop-off. • Sample activities: volunteers drive seniors to medical appointments, grocery stores, libraries, shopping centers, restaurants and local events. • P.O. BOX 202283, Austin • www.chariot.org Chariot Chariot helps nondriving seniors by providing Drive a Senior-ATX Drive a Senior-ATX enables older adults to live independently, avoid social isolation, age in place and enhance their quality of life by providing free transportation and other support services. • Sample activities: drive seniors to appointments, assist them with groceries and participate in weekly phone conversations, known as friendly calling. • 2601 Exposition Blvd., Austin • driveasenioratx.org Health Alliance for Austin Musicians This local nonprofit aims to provide access to affordable healthcare and other basic necessities like food, clothing and shelter to self-employed Austin musicians with little to no healthcare. • Sample activities: work at events, host fundraisers coordinated online • 3036 S. 1st St., Austin • 512-541-4226 Livestrong Livestrong fights to improve the lives of people affected
Breakthrough Central Texas Breakthrough Central Texas helps students become the first in their families to earn a college degree. Working with students starting in sixth grade and helping through college graduation, the nonprofit offers advising, programs and more. • Sample activities: volunteers help by providing academic mentoring and tutoring and being writing coaches • 1050 E. 11th St., Austin • www.breakthroughctx.org
Food assistance
Central Texas Food Bank Central Texas Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief organization in the Central Texas area, serving more than 46,000 people every week. • Sample activities: Volunteers can sort food donations, assist with the mobile food pantry and work in a community garden or community kitchen
• 6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin • www.centraltexasfoodbank.org
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