Nonprofit Volunteer guide
BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
This list is not comprehensive.
Any Baby Can The nonprofit provides child development, family health and parent support services in Austin and surrounding counties. • Sample activities: at-home projects like making developmental tools for kids and creating decorations for client celebrations; hands-on help at seasonal family events and fundraisers; custom volunteer experiences for corporate, school, and community groups • Donations accepted: monetary donations accepted online; sponsorship opportunities; in-kind donations accepted on a case-by-case basis • 6207 Sheridan Ave., Austin • www.anybabycan.org/get-involved Austin Parks Foundation For 33 years, APF has partnered with the community to improve public parks, trails and green spaces through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. Since the nonprofit’s inception in 1992, APF has invested more than $85 million into Austin parks. • Sample activities: mulching, litter cleanup, invasive species removal • Donations accepted: monetary donations • 1023 Springdale Road, Austin • www.austinparks.org Austin Pets Alive The nonprofit animal rescue organization is dedicated to saving companion animals most at risk of euthanasia. APA has helped 130,000 pets since 2008 by saving them from euthanasia, providing care and finding them loving homes. • Sample activities: dog walking, dog and cat care, shelter support, fostering, assisting in the medical clinic, marketing, events and data entry • Donations accepted: monetary gifts and pet supplies • 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.austinpetsalive.org Council on At-Risk Youth (CARY Kids) CARY’s mission is to empower at-risk youth with skills to avoid crime and violence. • Sample activities: one-time opportunity as a Program Support Volunteer supporting planning an event or program or a Campus Support Volunteer to help with needs such as acquiring donated snacks or food, dropping off items at the campus, helping to celebrate CARY graduations, and supporting service learning projects and field trips • Donations accepted: monetary gifts or sponsorships • 3710 Cedar St., Box 23, Austin • www.cary4kids.org Dripping Springs Community Library DSCL is a special district library, funded by a portion of local sales tax revenue rather than property taxes. The library provides access to over 72,000 materials, including books, e-books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs and magazines.
• Sample activities: homeschool teacher, college and career readiness counselor, Dungeons & Dragons Dungeon Master, event assistant • Donations accepted: monetary contributions • 501 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs • www.dscl.org Health Alliance for Austin Musicians The nonprofit provides access to affordable health care for low-income, working musicians, DJs and music teachers by offering a range of services, including dental, vision, hearing and mental health care. The team also helps members navigate the health care system. • Sample activities: event support, information tabling, donation collecting, selling merchandise, administrative work, material delivery • Donations accepted: monetary donations • 3036 S. First St., Austin • www.myhaam.org LifeWorks The local nonprofit is dedicated to solving youth homelessness through housing, mental health, education and workforce services. Each year, the nonprofit partners with more than 2,500 youth to build pathways to safety, stability and opportunity. • Sample activities: ongoing support opportunities include assisting with daily operations at the Youth Resource Center such as organizing supplies, providing administrative support and creating a welcoming environment, holiday program opportunities include Austin Zoo The rescue zoo cares for neglected, abused and abandoned animals and helps them find forever homes. • Sample activities: raking habitat yards, groundskeeping tasks, picking up trash, cleaning up the grounds • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, gift cards, supplies, tools • 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin • www.austinzoo.org
unloading, sorting, organizing holiday gifts for clients and their families • Donations accepted: in-kind food donations • 835 N. Pleasant Valley Road, Austin • www.lifeworksaustin.org Marbridge Foundation The nonprofit residential community offers transitional care to adults with cognitive disabilities, providing them with opportunities to learn and gain new experiences. • Sample activities: bingo, Special Olympics, mentors, in-classroom helpers, outings, group projects • Donations accepted: monetary donations, in-kind donations, giving tree gifts, wishlist items • 2310 Bliss Spillar Road, Manchaca • www.marbridge.org Meals on Wheels Central Texas The nonprofit works to help homebound and older adults age in place through home delivered meals as well as programs such as Senior Lunch Centers or the PALS program that assists seniors with pet food and veterinary care. • Sample activities: Meal delivery, grocery delivery, pet to vet transport, office help • Donations accepted: monetary contributions • 3227 E. Fifth St., Austin • www.mowctx.org Foster Village The organization’s mission is to provide support for children and families experiencing foster care. • Sample activities: organizing clothing and supplies, assisting with child care during gatherings and trainings, delivering items to families • Donations accepted: monetary contributions and donations of new children’s clothing and shoes • 15400 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs; 10545 Dessau Road, Austin • www.fostervillageaustin.org
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