2022
VOLUNTEER GUIDE GUIDE
COMPILED BY SIERRA MARTIN & ERIC WEILBACHER
For those looking to help out in the New Braunfels community, there are several local nonpro t groups that o er volunteer opportunities and accept donations. This list is noncomprehensive. Volunteer requirements APP Application OTN Orientation BC Background check AGE Under age 18 allowed
408 S. Seguin Ave., Ste. 7, New Braunfels 830 730 8850 • www.newbraunfelsangels.org 5 Be a part of a child’s healing process through Room Redux , a nonpro t that works to physically transform the bedroom of a child who 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 219 201 2085 • www.reduxroom.org
256 W. Merriweather St., New Braunfels 830 629 3663 • www.sosfoodbank.org SERVE SENIORS 10 Help enrich the lives of seniors and aging adults through programs and services that promote health and positivity. The Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation provides a safe place for seniors to stay active and independent. APP BC 710 Landa St., New Braunfels 830 629 4547 • www.nbsenior.org HELP ANIMALS 11 Help enrich the lives of animals in shel- ters awaiting their forever homes, and help alleviate sta through work at the Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area . APP OTN AGE 3353 Morningside Drive, New Braunfels 830 625 5287 • www.hsnba.org SUPPORT FAMILIES 12 Aid in the mission to help families with children who are facing homelessness, and
7 Provide connections and education to the community over the importance of the Comal River. The Headwaters at the Comal was established in 2017 to provide educa- tional programs that center on conservation, health, ecology and more for kids and adults. APP OTN 333 E. Klingemann St., New Braunfels 830 608 8937 www.headwatersatthecomal.com FEED THE HUNGRY 8 Volunteer as an individual or with a group to ght hunger in New Braunfels and the Southwest Texas communities at the New Braunfels Food Bank . There are a variety of time slots and opportunities to cater to all schedules. APP OTN BC AGE 1620 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels 830 327 6000 • www.nbfoodbank.org 9 The Spirit of Sharing Food Bank is an entirely volunteer-run organization, a lot of whom are retired individuals, to ght hunger. Their program has emergency and monthly food allotments for those in need. AGE
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EMPOWER CHILDREN 1 Work with children who have been abused or neglected through Court Appointed Special Advocates of Central Texas , and advocate for them in court to help ensure they are placed in safe and permanent homes. APP OTN BC 1619 Common St., Ste. 301, New Braunfels 830 626 2272 • www.casacentex.org 2 Work with Communities in Schools of South 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
3 Help intervene in the lives of children who are homeless, abused or at-risk through programs under the nonpro t Connections Individual and Family Services . Participate in various programs, such as its Transitional Living Program that prepares kids who are aging out of the foster care system and its emergency youth shelter that provides a temporary home for children. APP AGE 1414 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels 800 629 6571 • www.connectionsifs.org 4 New Braunfels 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 speci cally designed for di erent age groups that support children emotionally and nancially to help heal from abuse and trauma, and lead a successful, ful lling life. APP OTN BC
Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area
Room Redux
New Braunfels Food Bank
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help them achieve independence and sta- bility with Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels . Family Promise of Greater New Braunfels aims to help the community have a safe home and livelihood. APP OTN BC 830 214 6762 • www.fpgnb.org HELP THE COMMUNITY 13 The Crisis Center of Comal County provides crisis and prevention services to victims of domestic or sexual violence. The
center o ers crisis response, counseling, emergency shelter, advocacy and more. APP OTN BC AGE 1547 E. Common St., New Braunfels 830 620 7520 • www.crisiscenternb.org 14 Volunteer as an individual or part of a group at Comal County 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 that sells new or gently used furniture,
appliances and more. APP OTN AGE 1269 Industrial St., New Braunfels 830 625 7005 • www.comalhabitat.org 15 Lend a hand to the communities of Comal County through a variety of activities at the United Way of Comal County that will empower and support individuals of all ages and backgrounds. 468 S. Seguin Ave., Ste. 403, New Braunfels 830 620 7760 • www.uwcomal.org
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
6 Aid in the Comal County Conservation Alliance ’s mission to preserve and protect land, water and wildlife in the area. The non- pro t came together as a result of increasing development in the area that tore through nature and displaced animals. APP OTN P.O. Box 2804, Canyon Lake 830 237 3351 • www.comalconservation.org
161 S. Castell Ave., New Braunfels 830 620 4247 • www.cis-sct.org
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