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Support Us We welcome donations and volunteers to support us in providing quality services to the growing elderly population of Central Texas. All donations to AGE are tax-deductible. For more information on ways you can support AGE, please contact Nicole Daspit at (512) 451-4611 or ndaspit@ageofaustin.org. Donate
Volunteer 
Volunteer Oppurtunities Elderhaven Adult Day Center of Williamson County- 475 Round Rock West Avenue, Round Rock, Texas Contact: Doris Williams at dwilliams@ageofaustin.org. Position title: "Sing-A-Long" leader Time Commitment: One hour a week Training or experience required: Strong singer, we have a piano, CD player and microphone Position duties and expectations: Share your love of music with our Seniors. Lead a sing-a-long of hymns, old favorites, or new favorites! Position title: Bingo Volunteer Time Commitment: Mondays 10:30- 12:00 Training or experience required: Over 18 Position duties and expectations: Assist Clients playing Bingo. Must enjoy having fun with seniors. Position title: Mens Group Leader Time Commitment: one morning or afternoon a week Training or experience required: Enjoy interacting with Senior men Position duties and expectations: Meet weekly with our men (10-12) and discuss topics of their interest. May develop into a "project" time if the group decides on a job! Example: woodworking, painting, gardening, etc. Position title: Craft Volunteer Time Commitment: One day per week Training or experience required: Experience leading Crafts- be creative and enjoy our seniors. Position duties and expectations: Lead a craft of your choice! A monthly theme will be shared with you. Supplies may be on site. Close work with our Activity Director. Position title: Bingo Collector Time Commitment: flexible Training or experience required: Position duties and expectations: Gather Bingo Prizes for our Senior Clients. Sources: Garage Sales, friends, family, neighbors. Items: Snacks (individually wrapped), nick-nacks, jewelry, stuffed animals, lotion, soap, toothpaste, canned goods, etc. Elderhaven Adult Day Center of Travis County- 3710 Cedar Street, Austin, Texas Contact: Teresa Espinosa at activitydirector@ageofaustin.org. Position title: Story Teller Time Commitment: Once a month for one hour Training or experience required: Experience with dementia if possible Position duties and expectations: To tell stories and reminisce with seniors Position title: Exercise Volunteer Time Commitment: Once a month for one hour Training or experience required: Experience with seniors and a background in exercise or fitness. Position duties and expectations: To lead an exercise activity for seniors Position title: Religious or Faith Discussion Group Leader Time Commitment: Once a month for one hour in Training or experience required: Interested in working with seniors. Has some experience with dementia would be nice. Position duties and expectations: Lead group in discussion of faith based practices. Open to all faiths and denominations. Experience with dementia is helpful. Position title: Individual Crafters Time Commitment: Twice a month for one hour before 11:30 a.m. Training or experience required: Have a craft specialty they can demonstrate and train clients such as scrapbooking; jewelry making, etc. Position duties and expectations: Crafter would be able to demonstrate their craft project and help with instructing others to complete their project. The Lending Closet- 3710 Cedar Street, Austin, Texas Contact: info@ageofaustin.org Position title: Lending Closet Volunteer Time Commitment: Flexible Training or experience required: Interest in helping seniors get life-saving safety equipment. Position duties and expectations: Helping to return phone calls, pick up donated items and items that need to get into the hands of those in need. Also need help cleaning and repairing DME Equipment. AGE Building - 3710 Cedar Street, Austin, Texas Contact: Chris Leto at cjleto@ageofaustin.org Position title: AGE Building Time Commitment: 8-5 during the week Training or experience required: Position duties and expectations: Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, Basic Repairs, Carpenters. To help maintain and repair our historic 101 year old building. |
| AGE - Austin Groups for the Elderly | 3710 Cedar Street Box 2 Austin TX 78705 | Phone 512.451.4611 Fax 512.451.3110 | E-mail Us |
