Nonprofit Volunteer Guide
BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
2024
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in the Southwest Austin and Dripping Springs areas. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Animal and environmental services
Animal and environmental services
Austin Animal Center Volunteers at the city-run, no-kill shelter are required to attend a training session and commit to six hours a month. The nonprofit is operating services and opportunities by appointment only. • Sample activities: greeting adopters at the shelter, providing outreach, giving enrichment to dogs or cats, serving as adoption ambassadors, providing medical assistance • Donations accepted: monetary gifts accepted online, item donations dropped off at shelter or ordered through Amazon wish list • 7201 Levander Loop, Bldg. A, Austin • www.austintexas.gov/austin-animal-center Austin Parks Foundation Austin Parks Foundation partners with the community to make public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. • Sample activities: city-wide volunteer event It’s My Park Day (first Saturdays in March and November), individual workdays held throughout the year (first Saturday monthly)
Austin Pets Alive! This nonprofit organization is an animal rescue group that creates programs to promote and provide the resources, education and programs needed to eliminate the killing of companion animals.
• Sample activities: dog walking, fostering pets, caring for cats, assisting in the medical clinic, digital
marketing, data entry • Donations: monetary • 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.austinpetsalive.org
• Sample activities: volunteers can help with monthly Violet Crown Trail cleanups. • Donations accepted: one-time, monthly or annual donations online. • 1601 S. MoPac Expressway, Ste. 150C, Austin • www.hillcountryconservancy.org
laundry, trash pick-up, raking, maintenance • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 10808 Rawhide Trail, Austin • www.austinzoo.org
• Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 1023 Springdale Road, Ste. 10D, Austin • www.austinparks.org/volunteer
Austin Zoo The nonprofit zoo hosts family-friendly events and educational programs for all ages, and offers long-term volunteer opportunities. • Sample activities: volunteer work in animal habitats,
Hill Country Conservancy This nonprofit is dedicated to preserving natural areas, such as rivers and scenic vistas, as well as working farms and ranches in the Texas Hill Country through community, collaboration and engagement.
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A private social club created with members in mind. Maeve House provides a beautiful and inspiring space to work and engage with your community in southwest Austin.
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