Service Opportunities
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Reveal Resource CenterLeader: Dr. Ann Schwartz (Ann.Schwartz@concordia.edu) Reveal Resource Center is a non-profit food pantry and clothes closet that serves low to moderate income families each week. CTX volunteers help distribute items to clients as well as help organize donations. Weekly This service opportunity will be an outdoor in person opportunity with appropriate organizational safety protocols.
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Foundation CommunitiesLeader: Jacqueline Leicher (Jacqueline.Leicher@ctx.edu) Foundation Communities is a nonprofit organization that helps families in the Austin area with affordable housing, healthcare, after school/summer programs for children, and empowering them with the tools they need to succeed. At nearby Cardinal Point Apartments, which is a Foundation Community, CTX volunteers provide elementary students general help with homework and enrichment activities based on the need of the learning center. Weekly. We also host a Supper Club meal for residents, Once a Semester, and coordinate a Holiday Donation Drive for residents |
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Refugee Services of TexasLeader: Dr. Ann Schwartz (Ann.Schwartz@concordia.edu) The mission of RSTX: "Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced peoples and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities." CTX volunteers help with organizing and transporting donations to new refugees as well as apartment set-ups for families arriving in the U.S. No Set Schedule |
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Inside BooksLeader: TBD Inside Books is a non-profit that delivers books to incarcerated individuals in Texas. We will work together to write letters and compile packages of books to be sent out to Texans who need it the most. Several Times Per Semester Due to Covid-19, there will be no service opportunities with Inside Books in the spring semester. |
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Brookdale Assisted LivingLeader: Mara Mayland (Mara.Mayland@ctx.edu) Volunteering with senior citizens is a great way to get life advice and have fun with some super fun people! Many people at Brookdale do not receive a lot of visits from family, so our game night is the bright spot of their week. Join us to talk and play games with our local area senior citizens. We usually play card games, board games, dominoes, or even put together puzzles. Weekly |
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Stewardship Service OpportunitiesLeader: Team effort Make CTX beautiful! Participate in environmental service opportunities on campus, such as gardening, trail development and maintenance, planting wildflowers, and more. We also host periodic stewardship opportunities off campus in the larger community. Monthly |
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The Arc Capital AreaLeader: Jacqueline Leicher (Jacqueline.Leicher@ctx.edu) The Arc Capital Area empowers Central Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. CTX volunteers participate in a virtual game social hour with Arc students. Monthly. |
Special Olympics of Central TexasLeader: Anthony Rodriguez (Anthony.Rodriguez1@ctx.edu) Stay tuned for more information about this new opportunity! |
The monthly events calendar is also available on the main Service-Learning Program web page.
