About Latinitas “We are a non-profit 501c(3) organization focused on empowering girls to innovate through media and technology. We offer a variety of opportunities for girls to discover their voice, develop media and technology skills and build a solid foundation for their future.” https://latinitasmagazine.org/about-us/ Volunteer Opportunities Become an instructor, curriculum assistant, or guest speaker Become aContinue reading “Latinitas”
Category Archives: Education
Texas School for the Deaf Foundation
About TSDF “In 2000, Texas School for the Deaf Foundation (TSDF) was founded by a small group of dedicated individuals who wanted to enrich the programming made available to the children and families served by the Texas School for the Deaf. The goal was to augment TSD’s already excellent curriculum by providing new educational opportunitiesContinue reading “Texas School for the Deaf Foundation”
Austin Creative Reuse
About ACR “Our vision is a community that consciously consumes and chooses reuse as a first choice when evaluating the need for personal or project materials. We educate the community about how to reduce, reuse, and create in responsible and fun ways. We make instructional kits, have a library of design and art ideas, andContinue reading “Austin Creative Reuse”
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Central Texas
About NAMI Central Texas “Founded in 1984, NAMI Central Texas, formerly NAMI Austin, is a member of the largest grassroots mental health organization in the United States, the National Alliance on Mental Illness. Through innovative education, support and advocacy programs, we are changing the way our community addresses mental health.” https://namicentraltx.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities Teachers FacilitatorsContinue reading “National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Central Texas”
Marbridge Foundation
About Marbridge “Marbridge is nestled on over 200 acres, just 13 miles south of downtown Austin, Texas. Marbridge provides a distinct alternative to group homes for adults with intellectual disabilities, offering a full spectrum of services tailored to individual needs and abilities. Each of our three communities — The Ranch, The Village, and The VillaContinue reading “Marbridge Foundation”
BiGAUSTIN
About BiGAUSTIN “BiGAUSTIN has been at the heart of Central Texas entrepreneurship for over 25 years! We are focused on a combination of small business and workforce development. We provide innovative solutions and create financial strength for our clients. We remain proudly committed to building healthy, sustainable communities.” https://www.bigaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Class Instructor Guest Speaker BusinessContinue reading “BiGAUSTIN”
Amala Foundation
About the Amala Foundation “The Amala Foundation inspires people of all ages and backgrounds to connect with themselves and others, grow as individuals, and serve as conscious leaders in their communities.” https://amalafoundation.org/ Volunteer Opportunities The Amala Foundation does not have specific volunteer opportunities listed on their website, but the accept volunteers. Volunteer Requirements The AmalaContinue reading “Amala Foundation”
Workers Defense Project
About WDP “The WDP is a membership-based organization that empowers low-income workers to achieve fair employment through education, direct services, organizing and strategic partnerships.” https://www.workersdefense.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Policy research Grant writing Fundraising Teaching English as a Second Language Data entry Web development Marketing and communications Volunteer Requirements WDP does not have volunteer requirements listed on theirContinue reading “Workers Defense Project”
Austin PBS
About Austin PBS “Austin PBS is your neighbor! We are a community-supported, locally-owned PBS station recognized as a valuable partner and a trusted storyteller. Austin PBS serves the community in the areas of education, arts & culture and news & public affairs. We also create engaging content that showcases the people that make Austin unique.” https://austinpbs.org/who-we-are VolunteerContinue reading “Austin PBS”
Hindu Charities for America
About HC4A “HC4A’s mission is to Bridge Income Disparity Through Education in the spirit of “Serve where you Live”. Founded in 2010, HC4A, helps all economically disadvantaged students by donating school supplies and providing vocational scholarships.” https://www.hc4a.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Help administer the charity Assist with fundraising events Spread the word about HC4A Hold HC4A socialsContinue reading “Hindu Charities for America”
Texas Kids Read
About Texas Kids Read “Texas Kids Read gives free books to kids in Title 1 elementary schools in Austin. We are currently working with Pleasant Hill, Ortega, Odom and Langford Elementary Schools. Between these four schools they have approximately 1,600 students.” https://txkidsread.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities Book Sorting: Sort donated books by grade and genre. Book Cleaning: Remove price tags, cover up writingsContinue reading “Texas Kids Read”
Austin Bat Cave
About Austin Bat Cave “We bring local artists and teachers together to offer free after-school tutoring, in-school support, and creative writing workshops for students from every community in Austin.” https://austinbatcave.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Help with Summer Camps Help with Writing Workshops Volunteer Requirements Austin Bat Cave does not list volunteer requirements on their website. To applyContinue reading “Austin Bat Cave”
Blanton Museum of Art
About the Blanton “As the primary art collection for the city of Austin, the Blanton Museum of Art is a major resource for the community. With nearly 18,000 works in the collection, the Blanton showcases art from across the ages, from ancient greek pottery to abstract expressionism. With a year-round schedule of traveling exhibitions, artContinue reading “Blanton Museum of Art”
Green Corn Project
About GCP “Green Corn Project (GCP) is a grassroots, volunteer-run organization dedicated to helping Central Texans in need grow their own organic vegetables. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit, GCP installs organic food gardens for elderly, low-income, and disabled community members as well as for elementary schools, community centers, and shelters in underserved areas of Austin. We turn unusedContinue reading “Green Corn Project”
PeopleFund
About PeopleFund “PeopleFund provides small business loans as well as business assistance and education to people with otherwise limited access to such resources. Since being founded in east Austin in 1994 as Austin Community Development Corporation, PeopleFund’s financial and educational assistance has helped create thousands of jobs and empowered an even greater number of Texans onContinue reading “PeopleFund”
Goodwill Central Texas
About Goodwill “For six decades, Goodwill Central Texas has relentlessly focused on a single goal: empowering people through work. We believe that education and work are the only true pathways out of poverty, and strive to provide opportunities for people in our community who face obstacles to sustainable employment: people who have disabilities, people lacking education, people withContinue reading “Goodwill Central Texas”
Girlstart
About Girlstart “Through its comprehensive programming, Girlstart provides a year-round, intensive suite of STEM [science, technology, engineering, and math] education programs for K-12 girls. Girlstart’s core programs foster STEM skills development, an understanding of the importance of STEM as a way to solve the world’s major problems, as well as an interest in STEM electives,Continue reading “Girlstart”
Foundation Communities
About Foundation Communities “Foundation Communities is a local, homegrown nonprofit. We provide affordable, attractive homes and free on-site support services for thousands of families with kids, as well as veterans, seniors, and individuals with disabilities. We offer an innovative, proven model that empowers our residents and neighbors to achieve educational success, financial stability, and healthierContinue reading “Foundation Communities”
Austin Independent School District VICTORY Program
About VICTORY “VICTORY [Volunteers in Communities Tutoring Our Responsible Youth] offers free tutoring to students in grades 1–12 at designated branches of the Austin Public Library. Students are matched on a 1:1 basis with volunteers from the greater Austin community.“ https://www.austinisd.org/victory Volunteer Opportunities Become a VICTORY tutor: Student/tutor pairs meet at regularly scheduled sessions inContinue reading “Austin Independent School District VICTORY Program”
The Contemporary Austin
About The Contemporary Austin “Showcasing two renowned and architecturally unique locations, The Contemporary Austin brings multidisciplinary exhibitions, engaging programs, and enticing special events to the city’s visual arts landscape.“ https://thecontemporaryaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Special Events: Assist museum staff with exhibition openings, public programs, Museum Day, and other special events. Weekend and evening availability preferred. The ArtContinue reading “The Contemporary Austin”
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