The Arc of the Capital Area

About The Arc

“The Arc of the Capital Area, a nonprofit organization, is committed to empowering Central Texans with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families through compassionate case management and innovative programs.“
https://www.arcaustin.org/

Volunteer Opportunities

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Earlier this month a group from @amsaut – American Medical Student Association – volunteered with us and helped so much! They were so friendly and focused on students. Thank you for coming! #ArcAustin #volunteering

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Art Education Assistant: Assist the art classroom instructors in projects and creating a safe and inclusive educational environment for students.
Adult Education Assistant: Assist the classroom instructor in other subject areas.
Mentors: Get paired with an individual student to help them grow. This may be in the Art studio or teaching life skills like gardening, career education, or health and wellness.
Monthly Bowling Club: Assist with clients who are mobility-impaired at this monthly event.
Monthly Activity Night: Assist case managers and clients in activities in dog therapy at this monthly event.
Special Events: Includes quarterly student art shows as well as fundraising events.
Educational Workshops: Help students learn new hobbies, skills, and business experience.
Volunteer Ambassador: Spread the word about The Arc.
Serve on the Board of Directors
Serve on the Ambassador Council

Volunteer Requirements

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Volunteers from @Dell Sales team came today and helped us set up for Thursday's art show! They labeled pieces, hung artwork, and wired canvases. Thank you so much for your help today, Dell!! #volunteering #ArcAustin

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Youth from 14–18 years old may only volunteer with their guardian present.
Submit a volunteer application, and consent to a background check.
Sign up for an in-person orientation.
If you work in the classroom or as a mentor, you must commit to attending weekly for at least a four-month period.

To apply to be a volunteer, go to The Arc’s Volunteer page.

Or visit their homepage: https://www.arcaustin.org/

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