Nonprofit
BY COMMUNITY IMPACT STAFF
Volunteer Guide
2024
The Trail Conservancy TTC works to protect, enhance, and protect the Ann & Roy Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. Volunteer opportunities are available yearlong, including helping with restoration and conservation efforts on Saturday mornings or through event support at the annual Maudie’s Moonlight Margarita Run. • Sample activities: native planting and seeding, mulching, trash pickup, event support • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, corporate sponsorships, memberships • 1920 E. Riverside Drive, Ste. A-120 PMB 223, Austin • www.thetrailconservancy.org
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in central Austin. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Education and family
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. • Sample activities: greeting adopters at the shelter, providing outreach, giving enrichment to animals, serving as adoption ambassadors, providing medical assistance • Donations accepted: monetary gifts online, item donations at shelter or ordered through Amazon wish list • 7201 Levander Loop, Bldg. A, Austin • www.austintexas.gov/austin-animal-center Austin Humane Society The Austin Humane Society is the longest-standing no-kill, nonprofit pet and adoption center in Austin. AHS saves homeless cats and dogs, and educates about responsible pet ownership and reducing pet overpopulation. • Sample activities: cat socialization, dog socialization, pet photography, assisting in clinic department, customer service and fostering • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, wish list items available online Austin Parks Foundation The nonprofit partners with the community to make public parks, trails and green spaces better through volunteerism, innovative programming, advocacy and financial support. • Sample activities: citywide volunteer event It’s My Park Day (first Saturdays in March and November), individual workdays held throughout the year (first Saturday monthly) • Donations accepted: monetary; annual fundraiser Party for the Parks • 1023 Springdale Road, Ste. 10D, Austin • www.austinparks.org/volunteer Austin Pets Alive! This nonprofit 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 • 124 W. Anderson Lane, Austin • www.austinhumanesociety.org
Education and family
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 CASA of Travis County CASA volunteers advocate for children who’ve experienced abuse or neglect in Travis 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 Austin Partners in Education This nonprofit serves Austin ISD middle and high school students through individualized academic and mentoring programs to help break down barriers to postsecondary education. • Sample activities: weekly one-on-one mentoring; middle school math tutoring • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • www.austinpartners.org
Any Baby Can The nonprofit offers in-home services for children facing a scary diagnosis, first-time moms and parents who need extra support to take on life’s challenges. • Sample activities: child care, assembling kits, running a phone bank, organizing storage • Donations accepted: monetary and in-kind donations • 6207 Sheridan Ave., Austin • www.anybabycan.org Assistance League of Austin The all-volunteer nonprofit aims to strengthen communities through its seven programs that serve children, teens and adults. Programs and operations are funded by Thrift House revenue, foundation grants, member dues and donations. • Sample activities: volunteer in the Thrift House; provide school-aged children with clothing, shoes and toiletries; hand out toys and books at Dell Children’s Medical Center; perform administrative services • Donations accepted: monetary • 4901 Burnet Road, Austin • www.assistanceleague.org/austin/volunteer Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Central Texas The organization matches children ages 6 and above with adults who serve as mentors, advocates, resources and guides. Volunteers commit to three to four times per month for a minimum of one year. • Sample activities: mentors and mentees spend quality time together in the community doing things they enjoy • Donations accepted: monetary gifts, school supplies and gift cards to major retailers $15-$25 • 4800 Manor Road, Bldg. K, Austin • www.bigmentoring.org Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area offers programs and services to help children succeed academically, develop leadership skills, and build character and healthy habits. • Sample activities: assisting in reading programs, STEM coaching or lending a hand at community events • Donations accepted: monetary and in-kind donations • 6648 Ed Bluestein Blvd., Austin • www.bgcaustin.org
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• Donations accepted: monetary • 1156 W. Cesar Chavez St., Austin • www.austinpetsalive.org
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