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Ronald McDonald House Meal Program

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012

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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!Date: Saturday, May 12
Location: Ronald McDonald House of Austin & Central Texas, 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin
Description: You and your child/children will help make dinner for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House. Children learn/practice basic cooking skills in a group setting while at the same time supporting a great cause! Optional tour of the facility after the activity. We are looking for 3-4 families (10 individuals) to help out.
Time Frame: 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

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Ronald McDonald House Meal Prep

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012

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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!Date: Saturday, May 12
Location: Ronald McDonald House of Austin & Central Texas, 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd., Austin
Description: Children must be at least 8 years of age to participate. We recommend one parent/adult accompany each child. You and your child/children will help prepare food, set-up cooking stations, wash/dry dishes, and help out with other tasks in preparation for other family volunteers coming to make dinner for guests of the Ronald McDonald House later that afternoon. We are looking for 2-3 families (6 individuals) to help out as sous chefs!
Time Frame: 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm

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Capital Area Food Bank Volunteers

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012

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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!
 Date: Saturday, May 12
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

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HAND “Respect Your Elders” Poster Project

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012


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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!

Date: Saturday, May 12
Location: H.A.N.D., 1640-B East 2nd Street, Suite 200, Austin
Description: You and your child will help make posters in support of the “Respect Your Elders” campaign being launched by H.A.N.D. (Helping the Aging, Needy, and Disabled), a nonprofit that provides in-home attendant services to the elderly and disabled.  This is a great project for children who love art projects. We are looking for 3-4 families to help out (10 individuals).
Time Frame: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm

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Micah 6 Pantry Volunteers

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012


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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!

Date: Saturday, May 12
Location: University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio Street, Austin
Description: Support homeless and impoverished individuals and families in the UT campus area by helping bag groceries after they shop for food and other basic needs items in the Micah 6 pantry. All supplies provided. This is a great activity for children ages 4 and up. For children 4-7 years of age, we recommend that one parent/adult  accompany each child. We are looking for 2-3 families (8 individuals) to join our group.
Time Frame: 10:00 am – 11:30 am

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Micah 6 Pantry Volunteers

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012
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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!

Date: Thursday, May 10
Location: University Presbyterian Church, 2203 San Antonio Street, Austin
Description: Support homeless and impoverished individuals and families in the UT campus area by helping bag groceries after they shop for food and other basic needs items in the Micah 6 pantry. All supplies provided. This is a great activity for children ages 4 and up. For children 4-7 years of age, we recommend that one parent/adult  accompany each child. We are looking for 2-3 families (8 individuals) to join our group.
Time Frame: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

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Meals on Wheels & More P.A.L.S. Volunteers

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012


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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!

Date: Thursday, May 10
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

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Hope Food Pantry Help

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012


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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!

Date: Wednesday, May 9
Location: Trinity United Methodist Church, 4001 Speedway, Austin
Description: Volunteers will fill bags with canned food items and place them in bins in preparation for the Thursday and Friday morning food distributions to clients of the Hope Food Pantry. We are looking for 2-3 families (8 individuals) to join our group.
Time Frame: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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Elderhaven Mother’s Day Arts and Crafts

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012

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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!

Date: Tuesday, May 8
Location: Elderhaven Adult Day Center, 3710 Cedar Street, Austin
Description: Join us as we help create fun Mother’s Day arts & crafts alongside seniors and adults with disabilities at Elderhaven Adult Day Center, a program of Austin Groups for the Elderly. This is a great activity for children who enjoy art projects and an opportunity to meet new friends! We are looking for 4-5 families (15 individuals) to join our group.
Time Frame: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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Caritas of Austin Community Kitchen/Pantry Help

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By Marissa Vogel, April 23, 2012

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Thanks to all of our family volunteers!

Date: Monday, May 7
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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