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Volunteer Guide
• Sample activities: serving in an on-board position including car attendants, concession sales attendants, crew chief and train crew • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 401 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. C-100, Cedar Park • www.austinsteamtrain.org CASA of Travis County The organization’s volunteers advocate for neglected or abused children in the county. Volunteers must complete a personal interview, background and reference checks, and a 39-hour training. • Sample activities: spending 15-20 hours a month getting to know a child, their family and situation; gathering information to make recommendations to a judge in their best interest • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 7600 Chevy Chase Drive, Ste. 200, Austin • www.casatravis.org CASA of Williamson County The organization provides trained, court-appointed volunteers who advocate for abused or neglected children in the foster care system. • Sample activities: advocating for the children they serve, preparing court reports, coordinating with the child welfare team, attending court • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, stock options, gift cards for gas and groceries, postage stamps,
drinks and snacks, raffle items • 2100 Scenic Drive, Ste. 110, Georgetown • www.casawilco.org Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation
2023
Community resources
The nonprofit organization provides resources for students and staff in the district through fundraising. • Sample activities: participating in book drives, planning or administering events, serving as a LEEF ambassador or on the board of directors • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 204 W. South St., Leander • www.leeftx.org Leander ISD PTA Clothes Closet The community closet provides gently used clothing, new underwear and socks for LISD students. Both community members and students may volunteer. • Sample activities: sorting, tagging and folding clothes; helping shoppers • Donations accepted: gently used clothes and shoes, new underwear and socks • 324 S. West Drive, Leander (north location); River Place Elementary School, 6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd., Portable 3, Austin (south location) • www.lisdptacouncil.com/clothes-closet
• Sample activities: organizing food pantry, distributing aid, teaching classes, ringing the Christmas bell • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, clothing, furniture, household items, groceries, shelf-stable foods • http://salvationarmyaustin.org United Way for Greater Austin The organization advocates for the health, education and financial literacy of all residents in the Austin area. • Sample activities: building a playhouse at a child care center, planting native Texas flowers, mulching a local trail, painting pre-K classrooms, sorting books
• Sample activities: visiting nursing homes and Veteran Affairs facilities, working events • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.l4cares.org Operation Liberty Hill The faith-based organization offers a food pantry, thrift store, financial services and spiritual support. • Sample activities: sorting and distributing food; assisting customers; hanging clothes; stocking the thrift store; preparing donations; packing kids summer snack bags; assisting with fundraisers • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, nonperishable food, hygiene items, clothes and goods for thrift store • 1401 N. US 183, Leander • www.operationlh.org The Salvation Army in Williamson County The organization provides emergency shelter, rehabilitation programs, Christmas assistance, emergency disaster services, family stores, and rent and utility assistance.
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in Cedar Park, Far Northwest Austin and beyond. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Community resources
Hope Alliance The nonprofit provides a range of services and counseling for victims of family and sexual violence. • Sample activities: answering crisis calls, assisting with programs • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, items from Amazon wishlist, vehicles, housing • 1011 Gattis School Road, Ste. 110, Round Rock • www.hopealliancetx.org L4 Cares The organization provides support for families of terminally ill children, senior citizens, active and retired military, and those in crisis.
Hill Country Community Ministries The nonprofit organization operates a food pantry, clothes closet and resource center for people in need or facing a crisis. • Sample activities: sorting and stocking shelves; distributing food; providing case management; doing outdoor maintenance • Donations accepted: clothing, household goods, furniture, nonperishable food items • 1005 Lacy Drive, Leander (pantry); 1501 Leander Drive, Bldg. C, Unit 3, Leander (thrift store) • www.hccm.org
• Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 1111 N. I-35, Ste. 220, Round Rock • www.unitedwayaustin.org
Education and children
Austin Steam Train Association The organization operates trains that depart from and travel to depots in Cedar Park, Bertram or Burnet.
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HYMEADOW 12611 Hymeadow (512) 506-8401
NORTH 620 10601 N FM 620 (512) 506-8316
CEDAR PARK 13530 Ronald Reagan Blvd (512) 986-7681
ARBORETUM 10515 N Mopac Expressway (512) 342-6893
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