Nonprofit
Volunteer Guide
2025
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas Since 1971, the nonprofit has facilitated mentor-mentee matches. The organization’s mission is to provide the support and guidance youth need to achieve their full potential. • Sample activities: match events, fundraising or event support, mentorships • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, in-kind donations • 4800 Manor Road, Bldg. K, Austin • www.bigmentoring.org Blair Woods Nature Preserve The 10-acre nature preserve provides woodland, riparian and prairie habitat for urban wildlife. • Sample activities: maintaining trails, removing invasive plant species, cleaning the preserve • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 5401 E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Austin • https://travisaudubon.org/sanctuaries/blair-woods Caritas of Austin The nonprofit is dedicated to providing homes and tailored services to prevent and end homelessness. • Sample activities: serve lunch; assemble care kits; work with clients; administrative support • Donations accepted: monetary donations, gift cards, snack packs, hygiene packs, winter care kits • 611 Neches St., Austin • www.caritasofaustin.org The Charlie Center The homeless navigation and hospitality center helps individuals move toward permanent housing. • Sample activities: preparing a dish; serve a meal; set-up and clean-up of the center; welcoming clients; helping clients check mail • Donations accepted: items off Amazon wishlist • Mosaic Church, 12675 Research Blvd., Austin • www.thecharliecenter.org/new-page-volunteer
Communities In Schools of Central Texas The nonprofit works with students pre-K through 12th grade to provide support and resources. • Sample activities: meet with a student as a reading buddy, math buddy or mentor; host a supply drive • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, in-kind donations, drives • Located within 55 schools in Austin ISD • www.ciscentraltexas.org Drive a Senior The nonprofit’s mission is to empower older adults by providing transportation and support services. • Sample activities: provide transportation to seniors; Education Connection The nonprofit works to improve childhood literacy rates by offering one-on-one reading support to children. • Sample activities: reading with students, practicing reading fluency, discussing stories and reading • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.education-connection.org Explore Austin The nonprofit empowers economically disadvantaged youth through mentoring and outdoor adventure. • Sample activities: become a youth mentor, work a fundraising event, join the young professionals group, organize warehouse gear, serve breakfast, work a shift during summer wilderness trip season • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, outdoor gear1211 W. Sixth St., Ste. 600, Austin • www.exploreaustin.org help at home with repairs or yard work. • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 2601 Exposition Blvd., Austin • www.driveasenioratx.org
Front Steps The nonprofit provides shelter, affordable housing and education to help residents find stability. • Sample activities: administrative tasks; distribute hygiene kits and blankets; community outreach • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, blankets, coats • 4507 N. I-35 Frontage Road, Austin • www.frontsteps.org Junior Achievement of Central Texas Part of Junior Achievement Worldwide, the Austin chapter offers programs on career readiness, financial literacy and entrepreneurship to children and young adults. • Sample activities: student mentorship, event setup
and teardown, program presentations • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.jacentex.org
Keep Austin Fed The food rescue organization collects surplus food from businesses and redistributes it to communities. • Sample activities: food rescue driver, food sorting and
organizing, assist with food giveaways • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.keepaustinfed.org
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas The 30-bedroom home provides a place to stay near the hospital at no cost. • Sample activities: cook and serve meals, help with daily tasks, restocking and assisting with families in need • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 1315 Barbara Jordan Blvd. Ste. 1/2, Austin • www.rmhc-ctx.org This list is not comprehensive.
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