Community Volunteer Guide
BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
2025
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas Since 1971, the nonprot 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 nonprot 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 This list is not comprehensive.
Foundation Communities The nonprot provides aordable homes and free on-site support services. • Sample activities: helping Central Texans ile their taxes, manage inances, ind insurance plans, learn English, help children with their homework • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 3000 S. I-35 Frontage Road, Ste. 300, Austin • www.foundcom.org
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