In order to participate in the present and create our future, it is imperative that we take an active step in supporting issues that impact our community. Listed below are job and volunteer opportunities that allow us to be active participants in our community during this period. We ask that you participate, engage and join the coalition to advocate for our success, wellness, and safety. ​​​

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• ​We Are Blood - Urgent need for blood donations in the Austin area.

  • www.weareblood.org​

• Central Texas Food Bank - Dramatic increase in the need to sustain volunteer operations

  • www.centraltexasfoodbank.org​

• El Buen Samaritano - needs volunteers to support food pantry operations in Austin

• • https://elbuen.org/volunteer/

• For additional opportunities to help around the Austin area, a site has been set up to exchange creative solutions to vetted & prioritized needs: click here

• Apply for unemployment: Texas Workforce Commission

• Employers still hiring amidst COVID-19: stillhiring.org

• List of 1575 Remote Jobs from 100+ Companies Hiring Remotely

• ​Benefits for Unemployed Workers (CARES Act unemployment benefits discontinued as of Aug 2020)

  • ​https://twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/applying-unemployment-benefits#howToApply

• Whole Foods - short term positions here ​

• Capital Metro is hiring here

• Austin Chamber of Commerce database on multiple hiring positions here

• Walmart - hiring click here 

• Note about UT international students accepting temporary work:​

  • Foreign Students & Employees on Visas: Outside employment may impact your visa status or violate the terms of your visa. Please consult the terms of your visa and check with Texas Global International Students and Scholars Services before accepting any outside employment. Follow the rules for the staff or graduate students after that.