About DFSA “The mission of Dress for Success Austin is to empower women to achieve economic independence by providing a network of support, professional attire and development tools to help them thrive in work and in life. Since 2003, Dress for Success Austin has supported and served over 16,000 women in Central Texas through referrals from 90+Continue reading “Dress for Success Austin”
Author Archives: Volunteer ATX
The Caring Place
About The Caring Place “Since 1985, The Caring Place has provided for the basic human needs of all people in our community in a welcoming, respectful and caring way. Through two thrift shops, The Shops at The Caring Place and Second Helping, both in Georgetown, the organization is able to pay all operating expenses toContinue reading “The Caring Place”
Central Texas Food Bank
About CTFB “The Central Texas Food Bank has been at the front line of hunger relief with the help of Partner Agencies in 21 counties across Central Texas. Together, we provided more than 39.2 million pounds of food to families in need during the 2017-2018 fiscal year to an average of 200,000 individuals each month.”Continue reading “Central Texas Food Bank”
Austin Habitat for Humanity
About Austin Habitat “The mission and vision of Austin Habitat for Humanity are anchored around our dedication to ending the cycle of poverty housing and the deeply held belief that everyone deserves a decent, affordable place to live.” https://austinhabitat.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Individual Volunteers: Sign up for projects on the Volunteer Calendar to help build andContinue reading “Austin Habitat for Humanity”
Meals on Wheels Central Texas
About MOWCTX “Meals on Wheels Central Texas seeks to nourish and enrich the lives of the homebound and other people in need through programs that promote dignity and independent living. Meals on Wheels Central Texas is one of the largest meal-delivery organizations in the state, distributing 3,000 meals each business day to homebound older adultsContinue reading “Meals on Wheels Central Texas”
Make-a-Wish Central and South Texas
About Make-a-Wish CSTX “When a wish is granted, a child replaces fear with confidence, sadness with joy and anxiety with hope. This can have a real and tangible impact on a child’s health. In fact, research shows that wishes have proven physical and emotional benefits that can give children with critical illnesses a higher chanceContinue reading “Make-a-Wish Central and South Texas”
St. David's Foundation
About St. David’s Foundation “St. David’s Foundation works to improve the health and well-being of our most underserved Central Texas neighbors using our resources to reduce health inequity, increase access to healthcare focused on the whole person through integrated care, and support Central Texans in taking an active role in their health and healthcare needs.”Continue reading “St. David's Foundation”
Hospice Austin
About Hospice Austin “As the first hospice in Central Texas, we have end-of-life care expertise that only decades of experience can teach. And as Austin’s only nonprofit hospice, we provide care to any person who needs us, regardless of age, diagnosis, or ability to pay. All of our resources go toward services that benefit eachContinue reading “Hospice Austin”
Volunteer Healthcare Clinic
About VHC “The Volunteer Healthcare Clinic (VHC) believes access to quality medical care is the foundation of a healthy and thriving community. When people have timely access to care, they can reach their full potential and contribute to our community. Since 1966, VHC has been building a healthier Austin by providing much-needed primary care forContinue reading “Volunteer Healthcare Clinic”
Susan G. Komen Greater Central & East Texas
About Komen Greater CETX “Susan G. Komen® Greater Central & East Texas is a Texas-based nonprofit committed to saving lives locally and fighting breast cancer globally. Komen Greater CETX is the only local breast cancer organization attacking the disease on all fronts – education, screening, treatment, follow-up care, survivorship support, advocacy, and research. By removingContinue reading “Susan G. Komen Greater Central & East Texas”
St. David's HealthCare
About St. David’s “St. David’s HealthCare is a unique partnership between a hospital management company and two local non-profits—St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. The proceeds from the operations of the hospitals fund the foundations, which, in turn, invest those dollars back into the community. Since the inception of St. David’s HealthCare in 1996, more than $425Continue reading “St. David's HealthCare”
People's Community Clinic
About PCC “The mission of People’s Community Clinic is to improve the health of medically underserved and uninsured Central Texans by providing high quality, affordable health care with dignity and respect.” https://www.austinpcc.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer with Patients: Support PCC’s patients, families, and visitors. Volunteer Requirements Commit to one shift, or three or four hours, everyContinue reading “People's Community Clinic”
Traditions Health
About Traditions Health “Traditions Health provides Home Health and Hospice services. Our goal is to help patients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by the people they love. Our healthcare professionals are there when patients need us, providing the care they need in the place they want to be — home.” https://www.traditionshealth.com/ Volunteer OpportunitiesContinue reading “Traditions Health”
Dell Children's Medical Center
About DCMC “Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation works with our generous philanthropic community and their passion to invest in the future of our children’s health in Central Texas through Dell Children’s Medical Center. Through philanthropy, the Central Texas community helped build this outstanding regional facility. Our goal is to help make it one of theContinue reading “Dell Children's Medical Center”
Breast Cancer Resource Center
About BCRC “The Breast Cancer Resource Center is a place to ask your questions, explore your options, and connect with a diverse community of survivors, lifers, and thrivers who can relate in a way no one else can. For more than 20 years, the women of BCRC have been dedicated to supporting and improving theContinue reading “Breast Cancer Resource Center”
Integral Care
About Integral Care “We support adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities in Travis County. Our services include a 24-hour helpline for anyone who needs immediate support, ongoing counseling to improve mental health, drug and alcohol treatment to help with recovery, and housing to regain health and independence. Integral Care helps provide a strong foundationContinue reading “Integral Care”
Texas Youth Helpline
About Texas Youth Helpline “The Texas Youth Helpline provides prevention services to youths, parents, siblings, and other family members who are in need of a caring voice and sympathetic ear. Trained volunteers are on call to provide guidance on youth-related concerns, referral information, or simply listen. The helpline receives thousands of calls each year, and the helpline’sContinue reading “Texas Youth Helpline”
Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties
About OWBC “Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties is committed to helping our communities thrive. Our mission, to eliminate poverty and promote self-reliance and self-sufficiency by combating its causes, is as relevant today as it was when we opened our doors more than a half-century ago.” https://www.owbc-tx.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Meals on Wheels: Provide consistent andContinue reading “Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties”
STARRY
About STARRY “STARRY nurtures children, strengthens families, and restores hope through counseling, family support services, foster care, and adoption. We provide high quality services that have a lasting impact on Texas families. Although we have two very separate programs, Counseling and Foster Care, we are tied together in our mission to increase the amount ofContinue reading “STARRY”
The SAFE Alliance
About SAFE “The SAFE Alliance exists to stop abuse for everyone by serving the survivors of child abuse, sexual assault and exploitation, and domestic violence. We are dedicated to ending violence through prevention, advocacy, and comprehensive services for individuals, families, and communities that have been affected by abuse.” https://www.safeaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Offer your professional skillsContinue reading “The SAFE Alliance”
Volunteer ATX 