Places to volunteer in Austin, Texas?

Question

I am a 13-year old who wants to volunteer. Do you know any place (animal shelter, hospital, etc.) that will let a 13 year old kid volunteer (in Austin, Texas).

Answer 1

hi! I think that is so awesome that you want to give of your time! I looked up a few things for you.

The first one is the link for the Austin Humane Society (shelter's for dogs and cats) They have a special training course that costs you $20. And most likely you will have to have your parent volunteer with you.

http://www.austinhumanesociety.org/volun...

If you live closer to down town there is also the Town Lake animal shelter. They do not have a training fee, and my not be as strict with whether or not your parent needs to volunteer with you.

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/tlac/voluntee...

Then you have the Austin food bank. Who collects food for people who can not afford grocery's. They need lots of volunteers.

http://www.austinfoodbank.org/help/volun...

And if for some reason you don't find what you are looking for there, here is a web site with ideas and ways to volunteer.

http://www.thevolunteerfamily.org/Volunt...

Good luck! Keep up the positive and giving attitude!