Senior Access is looking for men and women (ages 18+) to volunteer as a Senior Buddy to help provide our seniors with the help they need. You will be given a senior's name and address and asked to call the senior a couple of times a week to check on them (more if you want)
Joshua's Stage is the premiere enrichment program for children and adults with a wide range of special needs, including autism, Down syndrome, ADD/ADHD, cognitive impairments, and more, featuring after-school programs, camps, workshops, and online programs in theatre arts, arts and crafts, improv, music, dance, photography, and create-a-story. Participants who are enrolled in Joshua's Stage programs have
Sunrise Community Church needs volunteers to help in their Navigation Center. The Homeless Navigation Center serves many people every day and volunteers are a huge part of making sure the program is successful. Volunteers are needed working in the Cafe serving food and coffee, Mon-Fri from 8:30 am -1:30 pm. The volunteer can pick a
Assist with the most flexible volunteer opportunity around; once a week, once a month and anything in between. Every ride you provide helps a senior neighbor live independently. Drive a Senior, Senior Access and Faith in Action Georgetown are still providing essential services to seniors throughout Austin and the surrounding areas. Since many seniors have
Baylor Scott and White Hospice is actively seeking caring and compassionate volunteers to visit and offer companionship to hospice patients in Travis County. Hospice patients are in the final stages of their lives, and regular visits from volunteers provide support and comfort. Having someone to talk to, sharing stories or even providing a quiet presence
With National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month kicking off November 1, the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) is providing information to dispel common falsehoods about Alzheimer’s disease to help individuals know the warning signs, understand the importance of early detection, and learn how to be proactive about reducing their risk. “Dispelling the misconceptions about Alzheimer’s disease is critically
The WellMed Charitable Foundation and Area Agencies on Aging are pleased to sponsor the 2021 Virtual Caregiver Summit! They were hoping to be able to meet again in person, but in consideration of everyone's safety, they will remain online again this year. On November 4th from 10:00-1:00 CT they will be hosting the Summit in English. And
Now that he’s semi-retired, are you missing Jim Spencer? Jim will be doing a special event for Coming of Age Volunteers. Friday, November 19th, from noon to 1:00 PM. Catch up with Jim live on Zoom as he chats with us on these topics (and more). A La Niña pattern has begun—what that means for our
Nutrition is an important part of aging and living well. Good nutrition can help maintain a healthy immune system and physical function, improve recovery from illness or injury, and reduce the risk of chronic conditions. According to Defeat Malnutrition at least one out of two older adults is at risk of becoming, or is already,
The overall objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health. The theme for 2021 is “Mental health care for all: let’s make it a reality.” The Day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health
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