Trinity Center

Basic Information

Address: 304 E. 7th St. Austin, TX 78744
Phone Number: 512-610-3567
Fax Number: 512-610-3510
Director: Irit Umani

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Additional Information

Causes Served: Homelessness and Basic Needs
Clearances Required: No
Background Check: No
Population Served: Homeless men and women of Austin
Ages for Volunteer: Ages 16 and up
Hours of Service: Monday 9-12, Wednesday-Friday 9-1, Saturday 9-12, Sunday 1:45-4-:45
Minimum Hours Required: none
Days of Service: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Mission Statement:

Trinity Center is a faith-based organization conducting programs that improve the spiritual, mental, and physical well-being of the poor and homeless in inner-city Austin.

Trinity Center achieves its mission through
• volunteer opportunities that foster compassion, understanding, and acceptance of God’s people who are homeless and poor;
• neighborly hospitality in a caring environment;
• collaboration with similarly-focused agencies, faith-based organizations, service providers, and partner congregations; and
• the responsible use of space provided by St. David’s Episcopal Church.

Additional Information:

There are various volunteer opportunities at Trinity Center. Whether you want to help homeless women shop for clothes or serve a meal and have some coffee with our downtown neighbors, there is a place for everyone. Explore the different volunteer opportunities listed below and feel free to contact us with any further questions. Thank you!

WEEKDAYS:
□ Woman to Woman – Mondays 9:00 a.m.-12:00p.m.: Provide a devotional, breakfast, fellowship, and clothing closet “shopping” to women
□ Breakfast – Wednesday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.: Prepare and serve breakfast (no cooking), make coffee, clean the kitchen.
□ Daily Services/Front Desk –Wednesday-Friday 9:45 a.m.-1:00 p.m. or 10-12 or 11-1: Greet neighbors and assist them with obtaining identification cards, birth certificates, information and referrals for social services, phone calls, and reading glasses; visit with neighbors, make coffee, and provide emotional support
□ Spiritual Activities: Lead spiritual activities such as Bible study, devotionals, prayer, writing, reading, music, or art
□ Grant Application Development: Assist the staff with identifying funding opportunities and with writing grant applications
□ Public Relations/Communications: Assist staff with creating communications and educational materials such as brochures, newsletters, and forms; educate community groups about Trinity Center; maintain Trinity Center website

SATURDAYS:

□ Trinity Center Bridge -- 2 Saturdays per month 9:00 a.m.-noon: Share recreational time, arts and crafts activities, and lunch with families from The Salvation Army shelter.

SUNDAYS:

□ Trinity Streets – 1:45 p.m.-4:30 p.m.: Prepare and serve the meal, set up and clean up the space for worship and dining, provide music for the service