Ho Ho Ho-liday Volunteering in Austin - Page 2
In Austin, Santa seems to come in a variety of colors. Blue, Brown and Orange, at least! If you’re looking for volunteer opportunities this Christmas you might just lend Santa a hand. Here are two ways you can help:
Orange Santa began in 1994 as a program designed to foster a more caring university environment by providing help for members of the university community who have special needs during the holiday season. In December 2007 Orange Santa served 485 families, including 1,750 children.
We’re a bit too late to get involved with Orange Santa this year but please do keep them in mind for next year!
Operation Blue Santa
4101 S. Industrial Blvd, Suite 260
Phone: 220-BLUE (220-2583)
Established in 1972 by the Austin Police Department, Blue Santa started small, helping about 20 people and distributing gifts from the trunk of a patrol car. That program now serves thousands and has grown to include the Texas National Guard, the Austin Fire Department, the Austin Parks and Recreation and Austin Energy.
Of course an operation of that scale needs plenty of elves!
All deliveries for 2008 will be made on December 20th. Starting at 8am volunteers from the Austin Police Dept, the Austin Fire Dept, Austin Parks & Recreation Dept, the Texas National Guard and the local community transform into elves and deliver to the families.
Click here for locations to drop off toys.
Brown Santa
15400 Long Vista Drive, Suite 101
Phone: 247-2682
Like it’s predecessor, Blue Santa, Brown Santa started small with 25 families back in 1981. This year the operation hopes to serve 1200 families.
Brown Santa will need help wrapping presents, sorting food, making food boxes and loading our trucks for delivery. Loading of the trucks will be on Thursday December 18 from 2pm until done, and also loading on Friday December 19, after 5pm until done, we need adults for this task.
Brown Santa will be open thru December 20th, 2008.
Mon-Thurs 10am-8pm
Fri- Sat 9am-6pm
Sundays 12pm-6pm
If you would like to volunteer you will need to call to see what dates/times through the week are still available.
For more information visit their website.
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