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By Marissa Vogel, February 1, 2012

Since its inception in early 2009, Little Helping Hands has always hoped to expand beyond the Austin community. Over the past two years we have fine tuned our operations and now believe we have a replicable model that can be brought to other communities given the right resources and support.

If you are interested in bringing Little Helping Hands to your community, we invite you to partner with us. Please contact Marissa Vogel at Marissa@littlehelpinghands.org for a preliminary assessment of your market.

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Mobile Loaves & Fishes Truck Loading

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

SPOTS FULL! If you’d like to get on a waiting list for any cancellations, pls. email a request to grace@littlehelpinghands.org.

Date: Wednesday, February 15
Location: MLF Commissary, 903 South Capital of Texas Highway, Austin
Description: Children must be at least 5 years old to participate. You and your child/children will help load up a Mobile Loaves & Fishes truck with sandwiches and other food items to be delivered and served to individuals and families experiencing homelessness and assist with other tasks in support of MLF programs. We’re looking for 2-3 families (8 spots available).
Time Frame: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

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Storm Drain Marking

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

SPOTS FULL! If you’d like to get on a waiting list for any cancellations, pls. email a request to grace@littlehelpinghands.org.

Date: Sunday, February 26
Location: To be provided to registered volunteers the week of February 19.
Description: Make your mark on Austin! Come join us to help the City of Austin’s Watershed Department educate the public about pollution prevention by helping to place/replace markers on storm drains as a reminder to residents that rainfall runoff can wash soil, yard waste, fertilizer, motor oil, and other pollutants into our waterways. Learn how all of us can help prevent pollutants from ending up in our creeks. This activity involves walking around a south Austin neighborhood so wear your comfortable shoes!  We’re looking for 3-5 families (12 spots available.)
Time Frame: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

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Dog Food Assembly

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

SPOTS FULL! If you’d like to get on a waiting list for any cancellations, pls. email a request to grace@littlehelpinghands.org.

Date: Sunday, February 26
Location: Covenant Presbyterian Church, 3003 Northland Drive, Austin
Description: You and your child/children will help prepare individual bags of dog food for distribution to low income or homeless pet owners for Animal Trustees of Austin. This is a great volunteer activity for children as young as 3 or 4. Learn more about Animal Trustees of Austin and how they support pet owners experiencing poverty. We’re looking for 2-3 families (10 individuals) to help out.
Time Frame: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Mayfield Park Garden Work Day

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

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 25
Location: Mayfield Park and Preserve, 3505 W. 35th St., Austin
Description: Come help maintain Little Helping Hands’ new garden plot at  Mayfield Park and Preserve. Tasks may include weeding, raking, planting, and/or adding compost to the gardens. We’re looking for 2-3 families (8 individuals) to help.
Time Frame: 10:00 am – 11:00 am

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Austin Groups for the Elderly Medical Equipment Tag Project

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

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 20
Location: Austin Groups for the Elderly, 3710 Cedar Street, Austin
Description: Spend part of your President’s Day making and decorating tags to be hung on medical equipment that Austin Groups for the Elderly will loan to seniors as part of its medical equipment loan program.  This will be a great opportunity to learn more about Austin Groups for the Elderly and its many programs. Two shifts available.  We are looking for 5 – 8 families (20 individuals) per shift to join our group.  Please note that this is a school holiday for many Austin Area children.
Time Frame:
10:00 am – 11:00 am (Shift 1)
11:15 am – 12:15 am (Shift 2)

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Graffiti Clean-Up

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

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 18
Location: Provided to registered volunteers the week of February 12.
Description: Help the City of Austin by participating in their Graffiti Abatement Program to beautify the city. You and your child/children will help remove graffiti. All supplies provided to paint over the graffiti. Please be prepared to get dirty and have fun!  We’re looking for 3-4 families (10 individuals) to help out.
Time Frame: 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm

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Lemonade Day 2012 Backpack Assembly

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

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 18
Location: RunTex Riverside, 422 West Riverside Dr., Austin
Description: Support Lemonade Day 2012, which teaches kids about entrepreneurship by encouraging them to organize a lemonade stand, by joining our group to help assemble thousands of backpacks with education and registration materials for distribution to participants. This is a great, hands-on volunteer opportunity for you and your children to learn more about this city-wide, educational youth program. Two shifts available. We are looking for 6-10 families (20 individuals) per shift to help out.
Time Frame:
9:00 am – 10:15 am (Shift 1)
10:30 am – 12:00 pm (Shift 2)

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Westminster Manor Valentine’s Day Arts & Crafts

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

SPOTS FULL! If you’d like to get on a waiting list for any cancellations, pls. email a request to grace@littlehelpinghands.org.

Date: Tuesday, February 14
Location: Westminster Manor, 4100 Jackson Avenue, Austin
Description: Join us on Valentine’s Day as we make Valentine’s arts and crafts alongside residents of Westminster Manor’s  Health Care Center. This is a great activity for children who like art projects. We’re looking for 3-4 families (10 individuals) to join our group.
Time Frame: 3:30 pm  -4:30 pm

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Keep Austin Beautiful Lady Bird Lake Clean-Up

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By Marissa Vogel, January 22, 2012

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: Auditorium Shores, Lady Bird Lake, Austin
Description: Come join other Little Helping Hands families and community volunteers as we pick up trash and remove debris along the trails of the lake. This fun Keep Austin Beautiful outdoor volunteer activity helps preserve the beauty of Lady Bird Lake and is a fun, outdoor activity that the entire family will enjoy! Looking for 15-18 families (40 individuals) to join our group.
Time Frame: 9:00 am – 10:30 am

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