September 13th:

Informational Meeting

See Home Page and Membership Requirements for info discussed at meeting.

September 27th:

Volunteering

Austin Children's Hospital
512.324.8678
e-mail: sdelong@seton.org
www.childrenshospital.com
The Austin Children's Hospital offers a College Volunteer Program. College students are able to give their time on a semester long basis so it fits in with their college schedule. By the end of the semester you fulfill a 40-hour commitment by working a four-hour shift once a week. You can volunteer in both clinical and non-clinical settings.

SafePlace
512.267.SAFE
www.austin-safeplace.org
Safeplace is a non-profit organization that provides support for survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. After completing 40 hours of training, volunteers can help in the shelter, help with the children's program, answer calls on the hotline, assist sexual assault survivors at the hospital, or assist survivors through the legal processes at the courthouse.

GENAustin
www.GENAustin.com
GENAustin's mission is to "help adolescent girls develop and maintain healthy self-esteem and leadership skills by educating them, parents, teachers, and others about cultural and media influences that seek to undermine girls' sense of self." There are several areas to volunteer at GENaustin including the volunteer committee, clubGEN, oriGENal Voice Committee as well as others. Check out the GENaustin website for more information and a volunteer application form.

BigBrothersBigSisters of Central Texas
www.bbscentaltx.org
Being a big brother or big sister is about spending time with with children doing small activities that will make a difference in their life. Through the Site-Based BigBrotherBigSister program you would meet at the child's school for about an hour each week during lunch for the school year. There is also a community-based opportunity to mentor an elementary student three times a month for a minimum of one year. Previous volunteers have taken their Little Brother or Sister to Hobie Day on Lake Travis as well as an annual camp-out. Go online for more information and an application checklist.

October 11th:

Dr. Kim Barry, Animal Behaviorist

October 25th:

Graduate Student Panel

November 8th:

Dr. Martha Vogul, Counseling and Clinical Psychologist