Be the Change – Austin

Rise Up In Service – 2011

Rise Up In Service 2011/09/26

2011 Service Projects

                               

WE DID IT AUSTIN!!! 1,000+ volunteers from ages 5 to 50+ rose up in service and showed all of Austin how we all could BE THE CHANGE!! Stayed tuned for more photos and testimonials from our amazing volunteers.

2011 REGISTRATION IS OFFICIALLY CLOSED

  • The 2011 Be The Change National Day of Service – Austin registration is officially closed
  • Please check your email for a confirmation notice from the United Way of Austin
  • Your email will list the address for your respective service site location
  • If you have any questions, please check your email for further details
  • If you have any issues or questions or need to cancel last moment, please contact Rupal Shah at Volunteer@BeTheChangeAustin.org.
  • RAIN or SHINE please show up for your service project on Saturday October 1st. There is no rain/re-schedule day for this event.
  • Please remember to BRING A WATER BOTTLE! Stay hydrated, stay healthy.
  • If possible, plan to arrive at your designated service site 5-10 minutes before the start time to find parking and locate your group.

2011 KICK OFF & KEYNOTE

  • 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM : Kick off event & Keynote, TX State Capitol

2011 SERIVCE PROJECTS

  • 8:30 AM – 4:30 AM : Volunteer Service Projects throughout Austin
  • Please check your service site below for times and specific locations
Service Projects Start TimeA.M. End TimeP.M. Notes
Alma de Mujer Retreat and Conference Center

13621 FM 2769
AUSTIN TX 78726-2602
 10:30 01:30
  • It is across the road from The Crossings
  • Go west on 2222 from MOPAC
  • Stay on 2222 and cross FM 620 going west
  • Road becomes Bullick Hollow Rd
  • Head towards Hippy Hollow or the Oasis
  • Go West on Bullick Hollow Rd for about 3 miles
  • Turn Right on FM 2769 and go 1/4 miles to Alma de Mujer
  • Alma de Mujer is on the right hand side
  • Big Sign and a red gate – follow the road to the Lodge.
  • Low water crossing is safe – go slow
  • Wear comfortable clothes
  • Wear closed toe shoes
  • Please bring your own water bottle
Amala Foundation

1006 S 8TH STREET
AUSTIN TX 78704-2367
 10:30 01:30
  • Dress comfortably
  • Close toed shoes
  • Bring water bottle
Aunt Bertha’s World Headquarters

708 SOUTH LAMAR BOULEVARD
SUITE A
AUSTIN TX 78704-1541
 10:30 02:00
  • None
Austin History Center

810 GUADALUPE STREET
AUSTIN TX 78701
 10:30 02:30
  • None
Austin Parks Foundation

Montopolis Practice Field
901 VASQUEZ STREET
AUSTIN TX 78741
 10:30 01:30
  • Wear long pants and sturdy
  • Closed shoes
  • This is a rugged area
  • Please bring a water bottle
Austin Partners in Education

1601 RIO GRANDE STREET
SUITE 300A
AUSTIN TX 78701-1149
 10:30 12:30
  • None
Campfire USA Balcones Council

1603 EAST 38TH 1/2 STREET
AUSTIN TX 78722-1505
 10:30 02:00
  • Dress comfortably
  • Close toed shoes
  • Bring water bottle
Capital Area Food Bank

8201 SOUTH CONGRESS AVENUE
AUSTIN TX 78745-7305
 01:00 04:00
  • Dress comfortably
  • Close toed shoes
  • Bring water bottle
Caritas of Austin

611 NECHES STREET
AUSTIN TX 78701-3324
 09:30 02:30
  • Dress comfortably
  • Close toed shoes
  • Bring water bottle
Festival Beach Community Gardens

55 WALLER STREET
AUSTIN TX 78702
 09:00 12:00
  • Dress comfortably
  • Long sleeves
  • Long pants
  • Close toed shoes
  • Bring water bottle
Goodwill Greenworks

1015 NORWOOD PARK BOULEVARD
AUSTIN TX 78753-6608
 11:00 01:00
  • Dress comfortably
  • Closed toed shoes
Marathon Kids

UT Mike Myers Track and Field Stadium
707 CLYDE LITTLEFIELD DRIVE
AUSTIN TX 78705
 10:30 02:00
  • Dress comfortably
  • Closed toed shoes
Meals On Wheels

3227 EAST 5TH STREET
AUSTIN TX 78702-4907
 10:30 01:00
  • None
Recycled Reads Austin

5335 BURNET ROAD
AUSTIN TX 78756-2002
 10:00 12:00
  • Dress comfortably
  • Wear comfortable shoes
South Asians’ International Volunteer Association (SAIVA)

REI DOWNTOWN STORE
601 NORTH LAMAR BOULEVARD
AUSTIN TX 78703-5407
 10:30 01:30
  • None
Special Olympics Texas

REAGAN HIGH SCHOOL
7104 BERKMAN DRIVE
AUSTIN TX 78752-3403
 08:00 01:00
  • Dress to work outside
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Please bring water bottle
Sunset Valley Elementary School

3000 JONES ROAD
AUSTIN TX 78745-1337
 09:00 12:00
  • Dress appropriately for landscaping work
  • Limited number of shovels, picks,
  • Other landscape tools available
  • Please bring any gloves or gardening tools if possible
The Miracle Foundation

1506 WEST 6TH STREET
AUSTIN TX 78703-5134
 08:00 12:00
  • None
Town Lake Animal Shelter

1156 WEST CESAR CHAVEZ STREET
AUSTIN TX 78703-4603
 08:00 11:30
  • None
Tree Folks

BARTHOLOMEW DISTRICT PARK
5201 BERKMAN DRIVE
AUSTIN TX 78723
 10:30 01:30
  • Required to bring gloves
  • Wear long sleeves
  • Wearlong pants
  • comfortable shoes
  • bring water bottle
Trees for Pease

PEASE DISTRICT PARK
1100 KINGSBURY STREET
AUSTIN TX 78703
 09:00 12:00
  • Outdoor activities
  • Manual labor
  • Dress accordingly
Urban Patchwork Neighborhood Farms (78722)

PLEASE CONTACT
SITE LEADER
FOR ADDRESS
 10:30 04:30
  • Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes
  • Bring a water bottle and
  • Bring sun protection (hat, longsleeves, etc.)
  • Bathroom facilities are limited

 
Urban Patchwork Neighborhood Farms (78757)

PLEASE CONTACT
SITE LEADER
FOR ADDRESS
 10:30 04:30
  • Wear sturdy, close-toed shoes
  • Bring a water bottle and
  • Bring sun protection (hat, longsleeves, etc.)
  • Bathroom facilities are limited
UT Votes

UT CAMPUS
PLEASE CONTACT
SITE LEADER
FOR ADDRESS
 10:30 04:00
  • None


 

 
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