Refugee Services of Texas Austin

About RST Austin

“Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced peoples and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities.“
https://www.rstx.org/who-we-are/

Volunteer Opportunities

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"In 2016, my degree in social work led me to Refugee Services of Texas. Despite huge slashes in U.S. refugee admissions every year since, I have seen this agency continue to serve its clients in incredible ways. The passionate, dedicated staff at RST combined with volunteer and community support has made this possible. Please consider making a donation to RST, so that we may continue to provide services to those who are starting a new chapter of their lives here in Austin." – Stacy Sauceda, RST SAS Program Coordinator and Amplify Austin Fundraiser! . Help support RST as a fundraiser OR through donating ANY amount to our fundraisers as they seek to continue helping refugees in Austin through giving to RST during #AmplifyAustin! *link in bio* . #RST #WelcomeRefugees #StandwithRefugees #makeadifference #bethechange #OpenHeartsFreshStarts #AllAreWelcome

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Apartment Setups: Make an apartment a new home for an arriving refugee family.
Clinic Missions: Assist families and individuals with getting to and navigating important medical appointments.
Bus Orientations: Teach a new Austinite how to use the bus system.
Airport Pickups: Welcome a new family at the airport and provide them with a warm meal.
In-Home English: Provide English lessons to a beginner speaker for one hour per week for at least 12 weeks.

Volunteer Requirements

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RST Austin was honored to be a part of the @a21 #WalkforFreedom this past weekend! . Want to join the fight against human trafficking in your community?! Join RST for one of our monthly Human Trafficking 101 sessions, sign up through link in bio! . #RST #fighthumantrafficking #believesurvivors #volunteer #enditmovement❌ #makeadifference #bethechange #OpenHeartsFreshStarts

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Attend a volunteer orientation and training.

To apply to be a volunteer, go to RST Austin’s homepage.

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