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Handy Helper
ORGANIZATION: Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT)
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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15 people are interested
Handy Helpers: Utilizes skilled volunteers with repair skills to help elderly, disabled, and low-income homeowners in need of MINOR home repairs such as (but not limited to): replacing door handles, replacing faucets, minor painting, replacing window panes, and minor carpentry. Projects can be completed any day of the week. Volunteers must pass a background check and attend a 30 minute Zoom orientation.
**Interfaith Action of Central Texas provides all supplies needed for repairs**
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About Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT)
Location:
5307 Airport Blvd., Suite B&C, AUSTIN, TX 78751, US
Mission Statement
Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) cultivates peace and respect through interfaith dialogue, service, and celebration!
Description
Interfaith Action of Central Texas (iACT) is proud to have programs such as Hands on Housing & the Refugee Program! Under our Hands on Housing program, we utilize volunteers and skilled professionals to repair the homes of senior citizens and disabled individuals who are living in deep poverty. Our goal is to keep our homeowners safe and help them remain in the homes and neighborhoods they love. Our Refugee Program currently serve refugees from 20 countries! Under this program, we offer ELI (English Language Instruction) for newly arrived refugee adults, tutoring services for elementary through high school students, a youth summer program (iLEARN), and a youth refugee mentorship program.
CAUSE AREAS
Community,
Seniors,
Veterans & Military Families
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
Multiple locations Austin, TX 78751
(30.30557 ,-97.72537 )
DATE POSTED
November 18, 2024
SKILLS
- Electrical
- Home Repair
- Appliance Repair
- Carpentry
- Plumbing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Public Groups
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- We are asking that the Handy Helper commits to a minimum of 2 repairs a month.