Download Volunteer ApplicationEvery
year over 2,000 volunteers contribute their time and effort to AAIM,
improving the quality of life for all of Central Texas.
In 2008,
- 1,200 volunteers put in 20,000 hours of
volunteer hours to repair 67 houses through Hands
on Housing.
- 1,800 volunteer walkers representing 110
faith communities and organizations raised $148,731 for the CROP Walk for Hunger, the 4th
largest fundraising effort out of hundreds of CROP Walks nationwide.
- Volunteers assisted AAIM’s ESL
(English as a Second Language) instructors to provide over 1000 hours
of instruction to 150 refugees through AAIM's Refugee program.
Why Volunteer with AAIM?
There are many good reasons to volunteer
with AAIM. Our volunteers, who come from all walks of life, volunteer
for all kinds of reasons.
- To help others in the community
- To share skills and learn new ones
- To meet new friends and contacts
- To do something worthwhile with friends,
family, faith community or business
associates
Opportunities
Hands on HousingApril 18, 2009 Make a difference in the life of an
elderly homeowner during AAIM’s Hands on Housing Bluebonnet Spring Blitz. Individuals and groups can sign up to work on all
levels of home repair. You can also participate in our
ongoing Handy Helpers program, reaching out to homeowners who need
small repairs throughout the year. »Read
more |
CROP Hunger Walk
2009March 7 & 8, 2009 More than 100 faith
communities and organizations have come together for the past 31 years
to raise funds and awareness for local and international hunger relief.
Join the growing group of individuals and congregations willing to make
a difference. »Read more |
AAIM's for
Refugees/ESLOngoing
AAIM provides English instruction to refugees resettled in Austin from
22 different countries. Volunteer to provide individual tutoring,
financial literacy training or mentorship to refugee families. »Read more |
Community Building
& EducationOngoing
AAIM provides rich and diverse opportunities for people of different
religious traditions to build understanding and mutual respect through
the shared experience of learning, dialogue and celebration. Volunteer
to host an interfaith event at your faith community. »Read more |
Download Volunteer ApplicationFor
questions or further information
contact Kathy
Weiner - Hands on Housing Coordinator, or Lu Zeidan -
Refugee Program Coordinator.
|
