Volunteer With Arc
What would we do without the people we count on? Do you have one friend you can always talk to when you have a problem, or enjoy a movie with on a rainy day? Imagine achieving an important goal or experiencing something amazing for the first time and not having a single person to share it with you.
Being alone is a reality for many of our clients. Friendships are hard to come by or even non-existent. Expressing feelings and socializing are a struggle for an individual with autism or cerebral palsy, making it difficult for him or her to relate to peers on a personal level. Most of the people in our client’s lives, aside from family, are paid to be there. The Arc of the Capital Area’s Volunteer Services makes sure that people with developmental disabilities, and their families, always have someone to count on and share their lives with-- a true friend.
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Volunteer opportunities include:
- Respite (child) care-- Work with kids! Volunteer just a few hours a month to help take care of children with disabilities while their parents receive a much-needed break. Respite services are provided in Austin the 2nd Saturday of the Month.
- Art Classes-- Volunteers are paired with clients and work through a variety of mediums including paint, ceramics, photography, and beadwork to create unique pieces of art. Offered Wednesday-Saturday from 10am-2pm
- Music Classes-- The Arc of the Arts 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. Offered Tuesdays 10am-2pm
- Special Events -- Client events, fundraisers and art shows all need extra support. View the monthly volunteer opportunities to see what is coming up next!
- Academic coaching -- volunteers are matched with a special education student to tutor on various subjects and help the student reach obtainable academic goals.
- Parent matches-- parents of a child with a disability are paired to discuss various caregiving topics and for moral support.
In addition, The Arc is always looking for Spanish speakers, graphic designers, photographers, marketing professionals, writers, and other administrative support. Our committees (Events, Finance, Executive, Art) are active and our Board of Directors is dynamic.
The Arc would like to extend a special thank you to the following local companies and universities that have volunteered with us: Charles Schwab, IBM, Wachovia, Dell, Washington Mutual, The University of Texas, Texas State University and St. Edward’s University.
Contact:
Genessee Klemm, Volunteer Coordinator
(512) 476-7044
gklemm@arcofthecapitalarea.org
