SPOTS FULL! If you’d like to get on a waiting list for any cancellations, pls. email a request to grace@littlehelpinghands.org.
Date: Saturday, February 11
Location: Goodwill Community Center, 1015 Norwood Park Blvd., Austin
Description: You and your child will help breakdown computers to resell and recycle in support of Goodwill’s job services and programs that connect Central Texans to meaningful employment. This is a fun, hands-on activity for children who like to take things apart and are curious about computers/electronics. This is also a great opportunity to learn about joblessness and how organizations like Goodwill help individuals find, obtain, and retain jobs in our community. In addition, participants will have the opportunity spend some time in Goodwill’s Computer Museumthat exhibits the chronological evolution of computer technology through educational displays and demonstrations. Two shifts available. The first shift is reserved for first-time Little Helping Hands volunteers only. We’re looking for 6-8 families (18 individuals) per shift to participate in this recycling activity. We recommend one parent/adult accompany each child, especially for younger children.
Time Frame:
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm (Shift 1) - Reserved for volunteers who have not participated in a LHH activity before.
2:30 pm – 4:00 pm (Shift 2)
SPOTS FULL! If you’d like to get on a waiting list for any cancellations, pls. email a request to grace@littlehelpinghands.org.
Date: Saturday, February 11
Location: Capital Area Food Bank, 8201 South Congress Ave., Austin
Description: Children must be at least 8 years of age to participate. Spend part of your afternoon at the Capital Area Food Bank sorting and packing food items. Get a “behind-the-scenes” look at how food donations from the community get to hungry Central Texans. We’re looking for 4-5 families (15 individuals) to join our group for this fun, hands-on volunteer activity.
Time Frame: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
SPOTS FULL! If you’d like to get on a waiting list for any cancellations, pls. email a request to grace@littlehelpinghands.org.
Date: Thursday, February 9
Location: Meals on Wheels and More, 3227 East 5th Street, Austin
Description: For children ages 4-6, we require one adult per child. You and your child/children will help sort, package, and label dog and cat food for clients of Meals on Wheels and More P.A.L.S. (Pets Assisting the Lives of Seniors) program. We are looking for 2-3 families (8 individuals) to join our group.
Time Frame: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
SPOTS FULL! If you’d like to get on a waiting list for any cancellations, pls. email a request to grace@littlehelpinghands.org.
Date: Monday, February 6
Location: Caritas of Austin, 611 Neches St., Austin
Description: You and your child/children will help out in the Community Kitchen/Pantry at Caritas of Austin. Tasks may include assembling sandwiches or meal items to be served during lunch the following day, preparing individual rice/bean bags, or other assembly projects in support of Caritas programs and services. A great volunteer activity for children as young as 3 or 4. You’ll also have the opportunity to learn more about Caritas and how they support individuals and families experiencing poverty. We are looking for 3-4 families (10 individuals) to join us.
Time Frame: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm
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