About TMFHF “The Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation is the nonprofit, 501(c)(3) educational and fundraising organization that supports the development of The Texas Military Forces Museum at Camp Mabry, Austin, TX.” https://www.tmfhf.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Greeter/Front Desk Volunteer Gallery Attendants Tour Guide Administrative Volunteer Cataloging/Archive/Research Assistant Volunteer Exhibit Building & Maintenance Special Event Volunteer Volunteer Requirements TMFHF doesContinue reading “Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation”
Category Archives: Arts & Culture
Allgo
About allgo “allgo celebrates and nurtures vibrant queer people of color communities in Texas and beyond. We do this through cultural arts, wellness, and social justice programming by: supporting artists and artistic expression within our diverse communities; promoting health within a wellness model; and mobilizing and building coalitions among groups marginalized by race/ethnicity, gender/gender identity,Continue reading “Allgo”
All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF)
About aGLIFF “aGLIFF- The All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival – was founded in 1987 and became a 501(c)3 in 1995. This year we celebrate 32 years of programming for the Austin community. aGLIFF has grown tremendously in size and scope from a short four-day run of four films primarily focused on coming outContinue reading “All Genders, Lifestyles, and Identities Film Festival (aGLIFF)”
Love Hope Strength Foundation
About LHSF “At Love Hope Strength (LHS), our mission is to save lives, one concert at a time. We believe that all people deserve quality cancer care, a marrow donor if needed, and most importantly, hope. Founded by cancer survivors, LHS leverages the power of music to expand the marrow registry through our “Get onContinue reading “Love Hope Strength Foundation”
Austin City Limits Music Festival
About ACL “Austin Parks Foundation [APF] has been a partner and beneficiary of the Austin City Limits Music Festival for 13 years. Over the course of our partnership $35 million has been generated by the festival for our public parks, trails and green spaces.” https://austinparks.org/austin-city-limits-music-festival/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer HQ Team: Greet volunteers, check IDs, andContinue reading “Austin City Limits Music Festival”
SXSW
About SXSW “Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries.” https://www.sxsw.com/about/ Volunteer Opportunities All-Conference: May schedule hours on up to two crews. Work all hours around the Austin Convention Center and other official SXSW venues throughout SXSWContinue reading “SXSW”
Texas Book Festival
About Texas Book Festival “The Texas Book Festival (TBF) began with a simple purpose: to bring authors and readers together in a celebration of literature and literacy. Founded in 1995 by Laura Bush (a former librarian and then First Lady of Texas), Mary Margaret Farabee, and a dedicated group of volunteers, the TBF set outContinue reading “Texas Book Festival”
Long Center for the Performing Arts
About the Long Center “The Long Center is Austin’s center stage, but we’re also Austin’s Front Row. Every day we bear witness to the city’s creativity, soul, and diversity. We’re proud to say that we’re a product of our environment, and even prouder to say that we’re cultivators of it. We have the best viewContinue reading “Long Center for the Performing Arts”
Creative Action
About Creative Action “We believe all Central Texas youth should have access to high-quality, arts-based programming that equips them with critical life skills, which is why we provide safe and supportive learning environments at 85+ schools and community settings throughout our community.” https://creativeaction.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Special events After-school programs: Assist Teaching Artists in the classroomContinue reading “Creative Action”
Imagine Art
About Imagine Art “Imagine Art is a Christian ministry, a 501c3 nonprofit, established in 1996. We operate a creative space where 65+ artists are engaged in our community, accessing 9,500 square feet of studios and galleries. We offer specialized supports tailored to empower artists with disabilities to create art. Non-disabled players engage as working artists in our studiosContinue reading “Imagine Art”
SIMS Foundation
About SIMS “SIMS Foundation provides mental health and substance use recovery services for musicians, music industry professionals, and their families to support the well-being of the Austin music community.” https://simsfoundation.org/about-us/ Volunteer Opportunities Help spread the word about SIMS at events, festivals, and club shows Volunteer Requirements Volunteers must be 18 or older. To apply toContinue reading “SIMS Foundation”
Pioneer Farms
About Pioneer Farms “Experience Texas’ colorful past. Six themed historic areas are open for walking tours: an 1841 Tonkawa Encampment, an 1853 Walnut Creek Greenbelt, an 1868 German Emigrant Farm, an 1873 Texian Farm, an 1887 Cotton Planter’s Farm and an 1899 Sprinkle Corner rural village. In each area you can step back in timeContinue reading “Pioneer Farms”
UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum
About the UMLAUF “The UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum exhibits the work of Charles Umlauf, his influences, and other contemporary sculptors in a natural setting, and provides educational experiences that encourage the understanding and appreciation of sculpture.” https://www.umlaufsculpture.org/mission-vision Volunteer Opportunities Visitor Services Special Events Garden Cleanup Docents Volunteer Requirements Submit a volunteer application. To apply toContinue reading “UMLAUF Sculpture Garden & Museum”
Kids in a New Groove
About KING “Kids in a New Groove’s (KING) mission is to provide Central Texas children living in foster care with a committed one-on-one mentoring relationship through free, weekly, private music instruction. Since 2009, KING has empowered over 700 youth with music mentorship. Children in foster care are a highly vulnerable and underserved population. Having undergoneContinue reading “Kids in a New Groove”
Austin Film Festival
About AFF “Austin Film Festival furthers the art and craft of storytelling by inspiring and championing the work of writers, filmmakers, and all artists who use written and visual language to tell a story.” https://austinfilmfestival.com/about/ Volunteer Opportunities Help with the annual Austin Film Festival & Conference Digital Projectionist Theater Manager Volunteer Requirements Submit a volunteer application. Volunteers receive filmContinue reading “Austin Film Festival”
Harry Ransom Center
About the Ransom Center “The Ransom Center is an internationally renowned humanities research center at The University of Texas at Austin. Our extensive collections provide unique insight into the creative process of some of our finest writers and artists, deepening the understanding and appreciation of literature, photography, film, art, and the performing arts.” https://www.hrc.utexas.edu/about/ Volunteer Opportunities DocentContinue reading “Harry Ransom Center”
The Austin Area Heritage Council
About the Heritage Council “The mission of the Austin Area Heritage Council is to encourage interest in all cultures represented in Austin and to celebrate the rich history of Austin. The Heritage Council promotes understanding and respect among all people by creating and supporting multicultural activities as well as highlighting the achievements and talents ofContinue reading “The Austin Area Heritage Council”
The Texas Tribune Festival
About TribFest “Our signature annual event, The Texas Tribune Festival, attracts thousands of attendees to downtown Austin to learn about Texas’ biggest challenges and to engage in thoughtful discussion about their respective solutions. Decision-makers, industry leaders and community activists from near and far come to take part in this three-day event.” https://www.texastribune.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities TribFest doesContinue reading “The Texas Tribune Festival”
Muscular Dystrophy Association Austin
About MDA Austin “Families are at the heart of MDA’s mission. We wake up every morning to create more hope and answers for families living with muscular dystrophy and related diseases that take away physical strength and mobility. We do this by finding research breakthroughs across diseases, caring for kids and adults from day oneContinue reading “Muscular Dystrophy Association Austin”
Pecan Street Festival
About PSF “The Pecan Street Festival is a free two-day arts festival held twice yearly in downtown Austin’s Sixth Street Historic District. Taking place the first Saturday & Sunday in May and the last Saturday & Sunday in September, the juried festival attracts hundreds of local and national artisans offering original handcrafted creations in a variety ofContinue reading “Pecan Street Festival”
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