Community Service in Austin, Texas | Week of Hope

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Week of Hope is packed with practical acts of love and service. Students build meaningful connections as they serve people through our strong partnerships with local ministries and nonprofit organizations. They’ll learn Christ-like empathy and compassion for others as they meet the spiritual, physical, and emotional needs of disadvantaged children, youth, and adults. As students serve in the name of Jesus, they’ll develop friendships with the people being served, with other teams, with their own youth group, and, most importantly, with Jesus. Denominational differences disappear as like-minded youth work together for a common purpose.

Junior/Senior High (12+)

Where

Austin is home to a vibrant and growing community. The city’s unofficial slogan, ”Keep Austin Weird,” celebrates the independent spirit and dignity of all people regardless of race, appearance, or economic conditions. Known for its amazing live music scene, Austin is set in the beautiful hill country of Texas. Even though Austin has a large tech industry, is the state capitol, and is home to the University of Texas, one in every five families lives in poverty and more than 2,500 people are on the streets each night. Through our various partner ministries and organizations, your team will have an immense impact in the Austin area through serving with adult programs, homeless and veteran ministries, food banks, kids programs, and much more.

When

June – July

Skills

No special skills are needed!

What We Will Do

Projects may include:
  • Learn about the community paint park–the only paint park of its kind in the USA. You will help paint over art work that is not family friendly and clean the grounds.
  • Encourage and honor disabled veterans with a variety of projects at their home.
  • Volunteer at a therapeutic horsemanship program through therapy sessions by escorting children while they are on the horses and maintain the grounds.
  • Help set up and distribute food for an organization dedicated to feeding families.
  • Help to clean up the Brushy Creek Lake as well as the local skate park. You may even get to use the lake kayaks for clean up!
  • Brighten up the day for the special needs adults at a day health care center–help with games, exercise, music (bells, piano, sing-alongs), birthday celebrations, themed days, bible discussions, arts and crafts.
  • Serve at the food pantry–inspecting, sorting and shelving foods that are received and enjoy talking with people coming in.
  • Meet and help out at-risk youth. A possible variety of projects could include: reading out loud, playing games, singing, etc. -Interact with senior residents on a variety of projects and activities including meal times and games.

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