When social service clients are ready to move out of shelter and into stable housing, they need everything from new home furnishings to personal hygiene items, pantry items, kitchen wares, bathroom items, cleaning supplies, etc. New or lightly used items only as they will last clients for years to come.. . . more

The Care Communities mobilizes volunteer Care Teams to provide practical and emotional support for persons with HIV/AIDS or Cancer. The Care Team consists of three to six persons who will do things like run errands, light housekeeping, meal preparation, yard work, and also companionship and social outlets. The following. . . more

When cats come into the shelter, they are often scared or anxious and need a little human interaction from volunteers to know that this is a safe, loving place. Basically, our volunteers provide that human touch to animal interactions, helping to make them comfortable during their stay here.. . . more

Come volunteer, support the social service programs committed to addiction recovery and celebrate Halloween! The men's Adult Rehabilitation Center is having a Harvest Festival on October 31 from 6p-8:30p and is located on 4216 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78745. The minimum age requirement is 18yrs. Please contact carol_nickell@uss.salvationarmy.org for. . . more

Communities for Recovery is always looking for new volunteers who are in recovery from substance abuse. We bring various programming into Austin Recovery, Texas Star, Seton Shoal Creek, and the Austin State Hospital and want to find a program that fits your needs and schedule. I started as a volunteer. . . more

The Mission-Aransas National Estuarine Research Reserve is conducting a research project looking at the movement of larval blue crabs throughout our estuary, and needs volunteers like you to help. Citizen scientists collect the larvae and preserve them at various locations in the Coastal Bend. Locations include Port Aransas, Rockport, and. . . more

GENaustin is dedicated to fostering healthy self-esteem in girls as they face challenges with body image, peer relationships, media representation and academics. GENaustin's mission is to support and guide girls to make wise choices as they navigate the unique pressures of girlhood. Currently, we are recruiting volunteers for our amazing clubGEN. . . more

Volunteers are always needed and are instrumental in enabling Lifetime Connections Without Walls to impact the lives of older adults in our community! You can volunteer for 30 to 60 minutes once a week to make a difference and to bring a smile, comfort and support into the lives of. . . more

Interested in a career in event planning or management? The Colorado River Foundation seeks a highly motivated intern to assist with a variety of fundraising and community events. Events include: -Colorado River Ramble Canoe & Kayak Race -Barstow Speaker Series (water issues adult education) -Cocktails on the Colorado Gala -Lake Travis Underwater and Shoreline Clean. . . more

Participate in the Foundation’s community events and fundraisers – including clean ups, gardening days, river races, banquets, festivals, and speaking events. The best part – most of these events occur in the evening or on the weekends – perfect for someone with a busy work schedule. more

Time commitment is approximately 1 hour per week. Community Outreach/Public Relations volunteers must: •Understand and believe in the mission of Girls on the Run •Coordinate publicity and mailings •Secure corporate sponsors •Manage fundraising campaigns •Maintain mailing list •Assist with expo participation •Preparation, serving, and clean up of refreshments at events •Reproduction of flyers and oth more

Urban Roots is a youth development program in East Austin that uses sustainable agriculture to transform the lives of young people and increase access to fresh healthy food in East Austin. We just hired our crew of youth farm interns, but they only work on the farm 9 hours a week. . . more

Volunteering can be one of the most rewarding experiences you may ever have. Taking a few hours out of your week to spend time with a hospice resident can make a profound difference. Innovative Senior Care Hospice, serving the Brookdale Senior Living Communities located through the Austin area, is. . . more

Do you enjoy meeting people from other countries? If so, you should be a conversation partner! The Texas Intensive English program is looking for volunteers to befriend international students and help them practice their English in a relaxed environment. Volunteers will be assigned a group of 2-3 students to week. . . more

Are you interested in traveling the country and earning money for school while helping communities in need? If so, AmeriCorps NCCC may be for you. AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) is a residential national service program for men and women between the ages of 18 and 24. For 10. . . more

We need court monitors in Travis County to ensure that drunk driving offenders are punished by monitoring court cases and reporting outcomes. Court monitoring is a vital link in MADD's mission to end tragedies caused by drunk driving. Court monitors come from all walks of life. Ranging. . . more

Interested in making a difference in the lives of young people? Being Creative? Connecting with the community? Inspiring social change? Then volunteering in Creative Action's After-School program may be the right place for you! This is a great opportunity for those interested in education, theatre, social work, art, humanities &. . . more

Creative Action is looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help at our Summer Pageant in the Park, a youth art parade about "How Our Food Grows" held at the Republic Square Park Downtown Farmers' Market on Saturday June 22nd at 10am. We need volunteers to help us prepare materials and restore. . . more