- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Volunteers are needed to help seniors live independently
ORGANIZATION: engAGE Travis County
Please visit the new page to apply.
- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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5 people are interested
Capital City Village is Austin’s virtual community of seniors who are committed to aging in place. These individuals live in their own homes and communities while maintaining healthy and active lifestyles. But, like all of us, they need a little help from time to time. Capital City Village is always looking for volunteer drivers and handy people for small home fix-it jobs like changing light bulbs and AC filters, household downsizing and technical assistance using Zoom and other platforms to communicate virtually. Safety is always in their best interest, so following CDC guidelines for COVID19 is a must. Contact us today to get started or find out more!
More opportunities with engAGE Travis County
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About engAGE Travis County
Location:
PO Box 1748, Austin, TX 78767, US
Mission Statement
engAGE Travis County provides pathways to aging well for people 50+, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through volunteering, education, advocacy, and partnerships with public agencies and community organizations.
Description
One of our core programs, RSVP is part of the federal AmeriCorps Seniors program and was founded locally in 1972. Last year more than 17,100 Americans of all ages and backgrounds united to meet local needs, strengthen communities, and expand opportunity through national service in Texas. AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers served at more than 2,400 locations across Texas, including schools, food banks, homeless shelters, health clinics, youth centers, veterans facilities, and other nonprofit and faith-based organizations.
Those who benefit from the work performed by engAGE Travis County and RSVP volunteers include the full spectrum of people from birth to old age, including homeless or isolated people with acute, chronic or terminal illnesses; frail homebound seniors; low-income families; teen mothers; disaster victims; at-risk youth; veterans; people with physical, mental or learning disabilities; and seniors in nutrition programs.
Help your community by offering your unique skills and talents. We’ll recommend ongoing and short-term volunteer opportunities based on your skills and interests, but the choice of where you volunteer and what you do is entirely yours. The benefits of being a volunteer (aged 50 and over) are numerous: travel reimbursement, on-duty accident and liability insurance, life-long learning opportunities, social engagement, recognition, and greetings throughout the year.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
3710 Cedar St.Ste. 283Austin, TX 78705
DATE POSTED
January 13, 2021
SKILLS
- Elder care
- Transportation
- Home Repair
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Flexible. We are willing to work with your schedule
- In order to volunteer with Capital City Village, you'll need to pass a background check and attend a volunteer orientation. Office volunteering and the Village Connections Program require additional training.