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Help a Youth in Crisis LifeWorks, and the 10,000 youth and families we serve each year, depend on generous participation and support from community members in order to carry out our mission. Your donation of time, in-kind resources, or financial gifts has a significant impact in the lives of those needing a safe place to sleep, a nutritious meal, life skills, parenting skills, GED classes, crisis counseling and many other critical services offered by LifeWorks. Every dollar you invest in LifeWorks stays in the Austin community and $.80 of each dollar goes directly to programs to help us change lives. $25 provides a backpack for a homeless youth living on the streets
SET UP A CHARITABLE REGISTRY Suggest that loved ones celebrate you or your family by contributing to LifeWorks.
CREATE A FUNDRAISING PAGE If you want to help, but don’t have much time then designing a personal page is quick and easy. Contact development@lifeworksaustin.org for more information.
HOST A DONATION DRIVE Organizing a gift drive is a rewarding way to get your family, friends, co-workers, neighborhood, civic group or school involved. Baby Shower, backpack and cooking drives are just a few examples.To find out more click on the volunteer tab at the top of the page. We are also always in need of gift cards from stores such as H-E-B, Target, Walmart and Randalls.
MAKE AN IN-KIND DONATION You may help by donating new or gently used items from our online wish list that you can find in the in-kind donations tab at the top of the page. ATTEND ONE OF OUR EVENTS Explore our News & Events section to learn more.
VOLUNTEER YOUR TIME & EXPERTISE To see current volunteer opportunities click on the volunteer tab at the top of the page. For more information on the advertised volunteer opportunities online, please contact the person noted with each available post. If you are interested in a specialized group project, please fill out our online group project request.
SURF THE INTERNET Use Goodsearch.com and choose LifeWorks as your charity. With every online search one penny is donated to us and that can add up fast. It makes a lot of cents! |
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Involvement with LifeWorks can be a very rewarding experience. By becoming a volunteer or intern, participating in a group project or hosting a wish list drive for our clients, you are not only giving back to the community, you are sending a message to LifeWorks' clients that someone cares. Often times, this message can be the catalyst for change that will last a lifetime. Given the depth and breadth of services LifeWorks provides, you should be able to find the level of involvement that interests you. Whether that is on-going weekly volunteer work, seasonal involvement or a one-time project, we are happy to have you as part of the LifeWorks family. |
Becoming a volunteer or intern is the best way members of the community can experience the work done each day at LifeWorks. Volunteers help extend the work of LifeWorks’ professional staff and offer expertise and pro bono services that helps enrich the clients’ lives.
LifeWorks has volunteer positions to meet every level of time commitment and experience, including group/corporate projects. Volunteers are utilized throughout LifeWorks providing direct client assistance through program support positions and specialty services such as health screenings and veterinary services to more administrative and behind-the-scenes work.
At LifeWorks, our goal is to provide volunteers with a rewarding, educational experience; so that our volunteers are benefitting from giving their time and expertise as much as LifeWorks is benefitting from their involvement.
Because of our commitment to client confidentiality, volunteers must attend an agency orientation, a criminal background check, interview with applicable program staff, and possibly attend additional volunteer training (depending on the program).
Click HERE to see our current volunteer and intern opportunities.
LifeWorks offers internships for students interested in developing their talents. Interns gain hands-on experience and have the opportunity to earn academic credit. We offer internships in Counseling Services, Graphic Design, Housing Division, Human Resources, Marketing/Communications and more. To see current internship opportunities and apply, click here.
Engaging the corporate community, as well as larger groups, is an important part of LifeWorks' volunteer opportunities.
LifeWorks can easily accommodate group or corporate volunteer projects for groups up to 25 individuals. Larger groups up to 150 can be accommodated but require additional lead time for planning.
The majority of our group projects tend to be focused on landscaping and grounds beautification. However, there are opportunities for direct client assistance, as well as indoor assignments that are more clerical in nature.
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LEAP (LifeWorks Executives and Professionals) is a social networking and volunteer organization in Austin, Texas dedicated to supporting LifeWorks. In addition to the hottest events, parties, and happy hours that raise money for LifeWorks, LEAP also sponsors a variety of volunteer opportunities to give back to the Central Texas community and those in need. LEAP participants will be actively engaged in helping support the LifeWorks mission. Whether mentoring students, assisting with job skills and training, or participating in fun outings and organized workdays, LEAP will be directly contributing to LifeWorks and those we serve. For further inquires about LEAP contact: or visit LEAP's website at: www.leapforlifeworks.org |
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WHAT'S SO FUN ABOUT FUNDRAISING? Kids can raise money for LifeWorks by selling their artwork, having a bake sale, running a lemonade stand, hosting a donation page, or inventing their very own fundraiser! |
