Nonprofit Volunteer Guide
2024
Hope Alliance The shelter and resource center helps victims of domestic or sexual violence. • Sample activities: staffing the counseling center, answering phones, working with clients • Donations accepted: toiletries, clothing, Amazon wish list items • 1011 Gattis School Road, Round Rock • hopealliancetx.org Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet Counties The organization is the official community action agency for Williamson and Burnet counties. It works to empower children, families and seniors to achieve and maintain independence by partnering with area organizations to provide education, nutrition and community support. • Sample activities: delivering meals to seniors through the Meals on Wheels program, reading to children at a Head Start location, answering phones, filing paperwork • Donations accepted: children’s books, monetary gifts • 604 High Tech Drive, Georgetown • www.owbc-tx.org PFLAG Georgetown The local chapter is part of the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and allies. • Sample activities: visiting with allies, hosting support groups, tabling at events, attending outreach events • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, scholarship donations • www.pflaggtx.org ROCK (Ride On Center for Kids) The equine-assisted therapy facility is dedicated to supporting children, adults and veterans with physical and emotional development. • Sample activities: handling horses, organizing events, managing facilities
Learn more about volunteer opportunities in Georgetown and the surrounding area. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
drives and events, providing office support • Donations accepted: blood and platelet donations, monetary gifts • 4300 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin • www.weareblood.org
Animal services
Education and children
Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter The nonprofit provides a safe space and compassionate treatment for the lost and unhoused pets of Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto and the unincorporated areas of Williamson County. • Sample activities: walking dogs, socializing cats, doing laundry and dishes, helping at off-site events and fundraisers • Donations accepted: unopened/unexpired dry and wet dog and cat food, treats, newspaper, cardboard trays, pet crates and carriers, towels, blankets, sheets, monetary gifts • 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown • www.wilcotx.gov/pets
Academy 4 Georgetown The organization facilitates one-on-one mentorship opportunities for fourth grade students, and develops community relationships between schools and families.
• Sample activities: mentoring students • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • Pat Cooper Elementary School, 1921 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown • www.academy4.org
CASA of Williamson County The nonprofit advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect to find loving, safe and permanent homes. • Sample activities: serving as a court-appointed special advocate assigned to child and family, working special events, fundraising • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 2100 Scenic Drive, Ste. 110, Georgetown • www.casawilco.org The Georgetown Project The organization offers programming for children from cradle to career. • Sample activities: cleaning toys, providing meals, fundraising, assisting with activities • Donations accepted: clothing, food, gift cards • 2201 Old Airport Road, Georgetown • www.georgetownproject.org Ladders for Leaders The nonprofit connects high school students to internship programs and job soft skills programs. • Sample activities: conducting interviews for the program, preparing students for job interviews, providing resume support, working events • Donations accepted: sponsorships, office space, monetary gifts • www.laddersforleaders.org Reset Mentoring The organization works with Williamson County youth in the justice system to teach them life skills and equip them with the tools they need to move forward. • Sample activities: working events, adopting a teen to shop for during the holidays, cooking and providing meals • Donations accepted: Amazon wish list items, monetary gifts • 1110 Egger Ave., Round Rock • www.resetmentoring.org
Community resources
Assistance League of Georgetown Area The volunteer-operated organization provides a variety of services to support children and community members. • Sample activities: reading with children, assisting in the thrift shop, shopping with children • Donations accepted: clothing, books, shoes, decor, furniture, linens • 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 115, Georgetown • www.assistanceleague.org/georgetown-area The Caring Place The community organization provides a thrift store and resources for medical assistance, transportation, food and rent payments. • Sample activities: assisting with enrollment, performing clerical tasks, shopping and stocking the food pantry, sorting donations, serving as a cashier, merchandising • Donations accepted: food, clothes, home goods, furniture, electronics, building materials, recreation items, monetary gifts • 2000 Railroad Ave., Georgetown • www.caringplacetx.org Helping Hands of Georgetown The mobile food pantry service operates four days a week providing sack lunch meals and clothing to the community. • Sample activities: sorting food and clothing donations, assembling pantry bags, distributing donations at the library • Donations accepted: nonperishable food, clothing, toiletries • 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown • www.helpinghandsgtx.org
• Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown • www.rockride.org
United Way for Greater Austin The nonprofit advocates for the health, education and financial literacy of all residents in the greater Austin area. • Sample activities: mentoring students, working at its free tax center, assisting with special events, performing social media and administrative tasks
• Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 1111 N. I-35, Ste. 220, Round Rock • www.unitedwayaustin.org
We Are Blood The blood supply organization serves more than 50 medical facilities and EMS agencies across 10 counties in Central Texas. • Sample activities: donating blood, assisting at blood
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