About Six Square “Six Square is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that celebrates and preserves the great arts, culture and history of Central East Austin. Named for the six square miles of the former “negro” district, Six Square is a visionary leader and powerful partner for major projects that preserve, promote, and sustain black arts, historyContinue reading “Six Square”
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Ruby’s Rainbow
About Ruby’s Rainbow “Ruby’s Rainbow is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization inspired by a little girl named Ruby who was born with an unexpected, 21st chromosome. Finding out she had Down syndrome did not change her family’s expectations for her future, and they vowed to give her every opportunity they could to learn, grow, flourish andContinue reading “Ruby’s Rainbow”
House Rabbit Resource Network
About HRRN “The House Rabbit Resource Network is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to improving the lives of domestic rabbits by: Educating people about caring for companion rabbits as house pets, facilitating rabbit rescues and adoptions, [and] promoting rabbit advocacy and welfare.“ http://rabbitresource.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities Care for bunnies at the shelter, including learning about theirContinue reading “House Rabbit Resource Network”
Service Dogs, Inc.
About Service Dogs, Inc. “Founded in 1988 by attorney Sheri Soltes, Service Dogs, Inc. builds better lives for Texans overcoming challenges through partnerships with custom trained Assistance Dogs provided free of charge.“ https://www.servicedogs.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer at Events: Help with setup, teardown, interaction with the public, and event preparation like making signs and stuffing gift bags. Out-of-townContinue reading “Service Dogs, Inc.”
Texas Humane Heroes
About Texas Humane Heroes “Texas Humane Heroes is a No Kill, private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with dog and cat adoption centers in Leander (Greater Austin Metropolitan area) and Killeen, Texas. Established in 1979, Texas Humane Heroes enhances the lives of pets and people through adoption, availability of our low-cost spay/neuter and vaccinations as well as family-friendly community events. WeContinue reading “Texas Humane Heroes”
Wholesome Generation
About Wholesome Generation “Engaging children and families in wholistic, sustainable lifelong learning pathways through progressive education, nature experiences, food and community engagement.“ https://wholesomegeneration.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Wholesome Generation does not list specific volunteer opportunities on their website. However, they do mention that they offer volunteer and service opportunities related to Camp SANA, their after-school program, andContinue reading “Wholesome Generation”
Urban Roots
About Urban Roots “Urban Roots cultivates leadership skills through food and farming to transform the lives of young people and inspire, engage, and nourish the community. Urban Roots provides today’s young leaders with paid opportunities to grow food, learn new skills, and make a difference in their community.“ https://urbanrootsatx.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Individual Volunteering: Provide keyContinue reading “Urban Roots”
AVANCE – Austin
About AVANCE “Established in 1973, AVANCE (Uh-vahn-say) is a national, non-profit organization, primarily serving Texas, that meets hard to reach, low-income families where they are. Meaning “advance” or “progress,” AVANCE serves as a trusted guide to assist under-resourced families of young children in overcoming isolation and lack of opportunity.“ http://avanceaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Child Classroom Aide: HelpContinue reading “AVANCE – Austin”
Todos Juntos
About Todos Juntos “Todos Juntos works to improve the future of Central Texas by creating a path to academic and economic success for low-income families through education and related resources.“ http://todosjuntoslc.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Board Volunteers Classroom Volunteers: Help with one-to-one reading and early childhood education snack time, conversational English classes, making over the seasonal bulletinContinue reading “Todos Juntos”
Pollyanna Theatre Company
About Pollyanna “Our mission is to commission and produce original theatre for young audiences that speaks to the needs, dreams, and imaginations of young people and the child that lives inside each of us. Our productions respect the intelligence of children and offer hope to individuals of all ages. Through mainstage productions for children agesContinue reading “Pollyanna Theatre Company”
Forklift Danceworks
About Forklift Danceworks “Founded in 2001 by Artistic Director Allison Orr, award-winning Austin-based Forklift Danceworks presents innovative performance projects with diverse communities. Developed through collaborations with over 20 different communities so far—including sanitation workers, warehouse employees, and retired Negro League Baseball players—our dances show the skilled movement and tell the often unheard stories of theContinue reading “Forklift Danceworks”
Con Mi MADRE (Mothers and Daughters Raising Expectations)
About Con Mi MADRE “Con Mi MADRE is a two-generation organization that empowers young Latinas and their mothers through education and support services that increase preparedness, participation, and success in post-secondary education. Con Mi MADRE translates to ‘with my mother,’ which exemplifies the unique element of our programming that intentionally engages mothers in their daughter’sContinue reading “Con Mi MADRE (Mothers and Daughters Raising Expectations)”
Marathon Kids
About Marathon Kids “Through running, Marathon Kids has transformed the lives of more than 2.5 million children. We believe that every kid deserves to live a happy, healthy, active life and that any adult can be empowered and trained to become an inspiring coach.“ https://marathonkids.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Coaching: Start your own club and motivate kidsContinue reading “Marathon Kids”
Generation Serve
About Generation Serve “Our mission [is] to engage children in volunteerism and empower them to make a difference in their communities. Our vision [is] generations of youth who develop into community-minded leaders.“ https://www.generationserve.org/about.html Volunteer Opportunities Family Volunteering: Volunteer with your children. Getting out in the community and being part of the solution is often theContinue reading “Generation Serve”
Foster Angels of Central Texas
About Foster Angels “Foster Angels of Central Texas is a designated 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. We offer foster children in Central Texas what they need when they need it most. That moment of need for children in foster care is not next week or next month. It’s today, right now. Foster Angels provides immediate assistance to fosterContinue reading “Foster Angels of Central Texas”
Fresh Chefs Society
About Fresh Chefs “Fresh Chefs Society teaches young adults in foster care to cook, work in the food industry, and create a life they own and value through food. Fresh Chefs Society began with a simple idea: offer nutritional support to youth in foster care. Growing up in the foster care system in Florida, founderContinue reading “Fresh Chefs Society”
Austin Youth River Watch
About AYRW “Austin Youth River Watch (AYRW) provides multi-year after school and summer programs for high school students. We combine peer mentoring with intensive environmental education, and empower youth through nature-based and experiential service-learning programs in environmental science.” https://www.sosalliance.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Creek cleanups Planting native riparian species Mulching Invasive species removal Outreach activities Building rainContinue reading “Austin Youth River Watch”
Trinity Center
About Trinity Center “Trinity Center grew from the concern of parishioners of St. David’s Episcopal Church for people experiencing homelessness, their downtown ‘neighbors,’ who were living in shelters and on the streets near the church. Trinity Center was founded by volunteers and is based on a model of action through volunteerism. Since its inception inContinue reading “Trinity Center”
Street Youth Ministry
About SYMin “We are a ministry of about seven full and part-time staff members who work with homeless young adults through age 28. We provide all sorts of practical helps like food, clothing, and self-care products, but the most important thing we do is personalized and accepting guidance counseling. With guidance and some extra time,Continue reading “Street Youth Ministry”
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
About MLF “Mobile Loaves & Fishes (MLF) is a social outreach ministry that has been empowering communities into a lifestyle of service with the homeless since 1998.“ https://mlf.org/us/ Volunteer Opportunities Community First! Village: There are numerous volunteer opportunities available at this housing community for formerly homeless Austinites, including property beautification and connecting with residents. TruckContinue reading “Mobile Loaves & Fishes”
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