Monthly Volunteer Opportunities
Note: Volunteers must fill out a volunteer application before participating in any volunteer event with The Arc of the Capital Area. Click here for volunteer application.
Arc of the Arts- Art Program
When: Every Wed. - Sat. from 9:30am - 2pm
Where: Arc of the Arts, 6717 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757
Volunteer Need: The Arc of the Capital Area offers art classes to adults and youth with special needs. Use your talents to help clients create collaborative pieces for the art gallery. In the past, students have painted, made jewelry and sewed quilts. All talents are welcome!
Arc of the Arts- Music Program
When: Every Tues. from 9:30am - 2pm
Volunteer Need: The Arc of the Arts Music Program wants to bring the wealth of music knowledge in Austin to our clients. We are looking for musicians to teach clients about music, instruments, and movement.
Bowling Program
When: 2nd Wednesday of every month 2pm-6pm
Where: Dart Bowl 5700 Grover Ave., Austin, TX 78756
Volunteer Need: This monthly client activity allows our clients the opportunity to practice social skills, meet new people and learn how to bowl. Help clients bowl and navigate the payment/shoe check-out process, provide encouragement and enjoy meeting some great people.
Co-op (childcare)
When: The 2nd Tuesday of the month. 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Where: Rosedale School, 2117 West 49th Street, Austin TX 78756
Volunteer Need: Provide childcare while parents are in family support cooperative classes to get more information on issues that effect children with developmental disabilities.
Event Planning Committees
When: Varies
Volunteer Need: Help is needed in the planning and development of our two biggest fundraisers of the year, "Swinging Fore The Arc with Ed Clements" and the "Building Bridges" Art Celebration and Auction.
Movie Night
When: 4th Wednesday of the month from 4pm-8pm
Where: Arc of the Arts, 6717 Burnet Road, Austin, TX 78757
Volunteer Need: Provide childcare while parents are in family support cooperative classes to get more information on issues that effect children with developmental disabilities.
Office Assistance
When: Anytime Monday - Friday From 8:30am - 5pm
Where: The Arc of the Capital Area, 2818 San Gabriel, Austin, TX 78705
Volunteer Need: Volunteering in our office helps ensure that The Arc's resources can be dedicated to serving our clients and their families.
