The Volunteer Center works with non-profit agencies, city offices, schools and churches in Williamson County to bridge community needs with volunteer resources! We would love to help you find a volunteer opportunity or communiy service requirement with a non-profit agency in Williamson County that works for you. You may browse and express interest for an opportunity that interests you by visiting our w more

From CNN to The Huffington Post, the world is talking about the innovative, movement that is downsizing global poverty. Launched by one of the most influential humanitarians in the U.S., The Borgen Project’s team includes political leaders, diplomats, celebrities and thousands of individuals from all walks of life. The Borgen Project believes that leaders of the most powerful nation on earth should be more

Help Ten Thousand Villages, Austin's ONLY 100% fair trade store, plan and implement our annual fundraising gala, One Reason Why. We are currently looking for an Intern who is passionate about Fair Trade, our mission, and is interested in helping our Austin store reach "the next level"! One Reason Why helps support Ten Thousand Villages of Austin and the Artisans Special Needs Fund, which helps support more

General Internship: General Interns will have the opportunity to work in a variety of areas, including but not limited to research, social media management, data management, event planning, and legislative work. General Interns may also be expected to attend and assist with events in their locality. Legislative Internship: Legislative Interns will focus on legislative efforts during the 2013 Texas more

Join us! Summer of Service Volunteer Kick-Off! Thursday, May 30th from 6:30-8:00pm Sierra Vista Apartments Learning Center 4320 S. Congress Ave. Austin, TX 78745 Learn about all the great ways to get involved with Foundation Communities. Fun activities & light snacks provided. Raffle! more

Dress up and dance at Forklift's 4th annual Studio 54klift fundraiser. Featuring the dramatic return of mistress of ceremonies Rebecca Havemeyer, lighting by Ilios Design, the dance-inducing music of vibe diva DJ Mahealani, along with an open bar and silent auction. All proceeds will help sustain the dance company as well as support upcoming projects. The most fun you will have at a fundraiser all year more

We are currently seeking an Intern who is passionate about Fair Trade, our mission, and is interested in helping our Ten Thousand Villages - Austin store reach "the next level"! This position is perfect for any student desiring hands-on experience managing aspects of a nonprofit organization! Intern Responsibilities Executive (30%) Take on an active role on a committee (Outreach, Marketing, Operat more

Ten Thousand Villages, Austin's only 100% Fair Trade retailer, is seeking passionate and fun volunteers to help in our store on South Congress Ave. Volunteers provide essential functions to the store: Customer Service - informing customers about Fair Trade and the artisans who benefit from purchases made in the store Support - Opening shipments is like getting a bunch of birthday presents: it more

Do your summer plans include an amazing, life-changing, wow-inducing international experience? If you're still trying to figure out how to make this summer your best yet, check out opportunities to volunteer abroad with Cross-Cultural Solutions. Spend 1-12 weeks this summer in an incredible international destination, and you might just find yourself playing with kids in a daycare in Dharamsala, India, more

The award-winning UT Global Ethics and Conflict Resolution Summer Symposium engages university students, faculty, community leaders and artists with high school students for two weeks in June. University students participate as instructors of skills and leaders and activities, ranging from role plays and negotiations to video production. You attend the lectures with the high school students and also st more

We hold workdays nearly every week! Please check our blog or facebook page for the most updated information. Our workdays cater to all skill levels and we typically have a variety of tasks in which to participate, including small construction projects, working with soil, digging, planting, watering, painting, working with compost, etc. There's plenty of opportunities to learn: about food production, ga more