San Marcos - Buda - Kyle Edition | November 2022

2022

VOLUNTEER GUIDE GUIDE

COMPILED BY ZARA FLORES & ERIC WEILBACHER

For those looking to help out in the San Marcos, Buda and Kyle communities, there are several local nonprot groups that oer volunteer opportunities and accept donations. This list is noncomprehensive. Volunteer requirements APP Application OTN Orientation BC Background check AGE Under age 18 allowed

EMPOWER CHILDREN 1 Austin Angels is part of the National Angels foster care community program that provides mentorship and support to children in the foster care system. The Love Box and Dare to Dream programs are specically designed for dierent age groups that support children emotionally and nancially to help heal from abuse and trauma, and lead a successful, fullling life. APP OTN BC 401 FM 967, Buda 5123124500 • www.austinangels.com 2 Work with children who have been abused or neglected through Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Central Texas, and advocate for them in court to help ensure they are placed in safe and permanent homes. APP OTN BC 2725 Hunter Road, San Marcos 8302622272 • www.casacentex.org 3 Work with Communities in Schools of Central Texas and schools in local districts to help students achieve success in school and into adulthood. Volunteers develop a one- on-one relationship with students through the mentorship program to work on their academics, self-esteem and more. APP OTN BC 3000 S. I35, Ste. 200, Austin 5124621771 • www.ciscentraltexas.org 4 Help ensure children within Hays CISD and surrounding areas have all the necessities for school, such as clothes, shoes and school supplies. The Hays CISD Clothes Closet is volunteer-run, and Hays CISD kids and family can “shop” the inventory of clothes, coats, shoes, and even prom dresses and dance shoes. APP 3839 E. FM 150 W., Kyle 5127872540 • www.hayscisd.net 5 Be a part of a child’s healing process through Room Redux , a nonprot that works to physically transform the bedroom of a child that has experienced abuse. The goal is to bring together a new room that can symbolize a new start for the child and provide a safe and comfortable environment. Room Redux has branches of the organization throughout the country, including Austin, with its main headquarters in New Braunfels. APP BC AGE 2051 Bunker St., New Braunfels 2192012085 • www.reduxroom.org 6 The second oor of the Southside Community Center serves as a space for the

San Marcos Youth Service Bureau . Work with students at this free after-school and summer program for children ages 1117 who are considered at-risk for dropping out of school. Students receive tutoring help, work on art projects, receive snacks, play games and more. Volunteer to be a mentor, tutor or donate. APP BC 518 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos 5123965437 • Facebook: San Marcos Youth Service Bureau

San Marcos Youth Service Bureau

Hays CISD Clothes Closet

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CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT 7 Work with the San Marcos River

Hays County Food Bank

PAWS Shelter of Central Texas

Foundation to protect some of the city’s more precious resources, the river and aquifer. There are a variety of volunteer opportunities, such as hot spot cleanups, gardening and more. AGE 604 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos 2108604575 • www.sanmarcosriver.org FEED THE HUNGRY 8 Volunteer as an individual or with a group to ght hunger at the Hays County Food Bank . There are a variety of time slots and opportunities to cater to all schedules. APP OTN BC 220 Herndon St., San Marcos 5123928300 • www.haysfoodbank.org 9 Founded by Hays CISD Board Member Esperanza Orosco, HaysHope2Go aims to tackle hunger within the district and sur- rounding areas. The nonprot runs out of a building on-site at Simon Middle Schools but delivers food to schools all over the district and other entities in emergencies. APP 3839 E. FM 150 W., Kyle 5127872540 • www.hayscisd.net HELP ANIMALS 10 The private nonprot PAWS Shelter of Central Texas rescues animals scheduled for euthanasia from other shelters throughout Central Texas and keeps them until they nd a permanent, safe home. PAWS Shelters, in Kyle and Dripping Springs, also provide spay or neuter services to all adoptable animals. APP OTN AGE 500 FM 150 E., Kyle 5122681611 • www.pawsshelter.org 11 Help the nonprot Pet Prevent a Litter of Central Texas , also known as PALS, in its ght to end pet overpopulation and pet homelessness. PALS helps promote respon- sible pet ownership and oers income-based

COURTESY HAYS COUNTY FOOD BANK

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services, such as sterilization, vaccinations, microchipping and more, at little to no cost. APP AGE 215 W. San Antonio St., Ste. 101, San Marcos 5127547257 • www.preventalitter.com 12 Help enrich the lives of animals in shel- ters awaiting their forever homes, and help alleviate sta through volunteer work at the San Marcos Regional Animal Shelter . APP OTN AGE 750 River Road, San Marcos 5128052650 • www.sanmarcostx.gov BETTER THE CITY 13 Volunteer at the Buda Public Library to help maintain it and keep it ready for visitors right in downtown. Get to know all aspects of how the library functions, and support the community while building up resume credentials. APP OTN AGE 405 E. Loop St., Buda 5122955899 • www.budalibrary.org 14 Share in the mission of providing sup- port to Hays County community members experiencing homelessness through the Homeless, Outreach, Mitigation, Emer- gency (HOME) Center of Central Texas . Volunteers can get the chance to provide emotional support, drop o groceries, pick up and distribute donations, set up fundraisers, help clients move into new homes, and help answer the phone. APP OTN BC AGE 903 S. I35 Frontage Road, San Marcos 5122708433 • www.homecentertx.org HELP THE COMMUNITY 15 Volunteer as an individual or part of a group at Austin Habitat for Humanity

to help provide housing to those in need. Volunteers can participate at construction sites to help build homes or work at the Habitat for Humanity ReStore in San Marcos that sells new or gently used furniture, appliances and more. APP OTN AGE 2521 N. I35, San Marcos 5127388383 • www.habitat.org 16 Create connections and foster community at Christus Santa Rosa Hospital- San Marcos through a variety of volunteer opportunities from home or the hospital that cater to dierent skill sets. APP OTN BC AGE 1301 Wonder World Drive, San Marcos 5123538979 • www.christushealth.org 17 Despite the name, the Hays-Caldwell Women’s Center serves children, women and men who live, work or attend school in Hays and Caldwell counties and have been victims of family violence, dating violence, sexual assault and more. The center provides counseling and advocacy services, emergency shelter, and other condential services. APP OTN BC AGE P.O. Box 234, San Marcos 18 The Southside Community Center is committed to those in Hays County and San Marcos who are in need of medical care, food and shelter. A nonprot organization aliated with the United Methodist Church, Southside Community Center provides resources to help low-income individuals and families through free meals, transitional housing and more. APP 518 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos 5123926694 www.southsidecommunitycenter.org 5123963404 www.hcwc.org

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