About PPGTX “Planned Parenthood is America’s most trusted provider of reproductive health care.” https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas Volunteer Opportunities Data entry Community outreach Event help Volunteer Requirements PPGTX does not list volunteer requirements on their website. To apply to be a volunteer, go to PPGTX’s Volunteer page. Or visit their homepage: https://www.plannedparenthood.org/planned-parenthood-greater-texas Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.Continue reading “Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.”
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Accessible Housing Austin!
About AHA! “Accessible Housing Austin! was founded in 2005 by disability rights advocates who recognized that the scarcity of housing was a critical issue for people with disabilities. Accessible Housing Austin! serves a diverse range of Austinites with disabilities, including adults and children with mobility impairments, visual impairment, chronic illness, and other physical and emotionalContinue reading “Accessible Housing Austin!”
Lake Travis Crisis Ministries
About LT Crisis Ministries “The Lake Travis Crisis Ministries is an ecumenical organization open to help anyone living within the boundaries of the Lake Travis Independent School District (zip codes 78734, 78738, 78669). We provide food, financial aid, and support to all in need, on an individualized case by case basis.” http://www.ltcrisisministries.org/ Volunteer Opportunities FoodContinue reading “Lake Travis Crisis Ministries”
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”
Jeremiah Program Austin
About Jeremiah “Jeremiah Program offers one of the nation’s most successful strategies for transforming families from poverty to prosperity two generations at a time. Jeremiah prepares determined single mothers to excel in the workforce, readies their children to succeed in school, and reduces generational dependence on public assistance.” https://jeremiahprogram.org/about-us/ Volunteer Opportunities Evening Childcare Cook forContinue reading “Jeremiah Program Austin”
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”
Austin Partners in Education
About APIE “Focusing on Austin ISD’s schools located in under-resourced communities and serving predominantly economically disadvantaged students, Austin Partners in Education delivers innovative, volunteer-driven academic and mentoring programs. APIE’s 1,550 volunteers work with students at pivotal junctures in their education, providing a vital extension of academic and social/emotional support to students. Through the flagship Classroom CoachingContinue reading “Austin Partners in Education”
Colorado River Alliance
About the Alliance “At the Colorado River Alliance, we believe that a healthy, flowing river is imperative to the long-term well-being of our communities and our state. Our mission is to champion the long-term vitality of the Texas Colorado River through education and engagement.” https://coloradoriver.org/about/#mission Volunteer Opportunities Creek cleanups and restorations Lake Travis cleanup MobileContinue reading “Colorado River Alliance”
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”
Texas Reach Out Ministries
About Texas Reach Out “Texas Reach Out is a faith-based 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization specializing in alternative housing for those released from prison and those who are homeless as a result of unsuccessful reintegration into society after an extended prison stay. We serve those who have made a serious commitment to change their lifeContinue reading “Texas Reach Out Ministries”
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”
Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO)
About ECHO “The Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is the lead agency that plans and implements community-wide strategies to end homelessness in Austin and Travis County. We are the backbone for the homeless services system and work closely with nonprofits and government agencies to coordinate assistance and housing forContinue reading “Ending Community Homelessness Coalition (ECHO)”
Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) Austin
About JDRF “JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Our strength lies in our exclusive focus and singular influence on the worldwide effort to end T1D.” http://skillpointalliance.org/about-us/who-we-are/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer at a chapter Work an event Donate your leadership Family outreach Volunteer Requirements JDRF does not list volunteer requirements onContinue reading “Juvenile Diabetes Research Fund (JDRF) Austin”
Skillpoint Alliance
About Skillpoint “Skillpoint Alliance is a 501(c)3 workforce development organization that provides in-demand workforce training to vulnerable members of the Central Texas community. It is in connection with local industry partners that Skillpoint is able to offer these unique professional training and educational opportunities.” http://skillpointalliance.org/about-us/who-we-are/ Volunteer Opportunities Help with various training programs, like: Empower ComputerContinue reading “Skillpoint Alliance”
Learning Together Equestrians
About LTE “Learning Together Equestrians is a nonprofit organization. The organization consists of a passionate group of members, instructors, and volunteers committed to providing therapeutic horseback riding (hippotherapy), and related educational programs, to children with developmental or physical disabilities. We are located in Austin, Texas and serve our surrounding community.” http://www.learningtogetherequestrians.org/styled-2/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer: WorkContinue reading “Learning Together Equestrians”
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”
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