Opportunities to help organizations that promote arts and culture in Austin and its surrounding areas
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 on…
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, and use…
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 SXSW EDU…
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 out…
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 view…
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 eventsAfter-school programs: Assist Teaching Artists in the classroomLegacy Leaders: Seeking…
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 studios…
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 to be…
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 time…
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 ServicesSpecial EventsGarden CleanupDocents Volunteer Requirements Submit a volunteer application. To apply to be a volunteer, go…
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 undergone…
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 & ConferenceDigital ProjectionistTheater Manager Volunteer Requirements Submit a volunteer application.Volunteers receive film and conference access based…
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 Docent VolunteerSpecial…
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 of…
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 does not…
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 one…
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 of…
Austin Civic Orchestra
About ACO “The Austin Civic Orchestra (ACO) is a non-profit civic organization that has been around since 1977. The ACO is devoted to bringing high quality music to the community and providing a musical outlet for professional and non-professional musicians alike. The ACO performs six to eight concerts each season, all of which offer programming…
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 Volunteer Opportunities…
Lucky Chaos Productions
About Lucky Chaos “Lucky Chaos produces creative works by Asian Americans as well as other under-represented voices. We work to increase dialogue through live performances, film and digital content, and our education program. Create Art. Create Identity. Create Possibilities. Play On!”https://www.luckychaos.com/ Volunteer Opportunities Running concessionsUsheringWorking the box officeOpening the house Volunteer Requirements Lucky Chaos does…
Health Alliance for Austin Musicians
About HAAM “We provide access to affordable healthcare for Austin’s low-income working musicians, with a focus on prevention and wellness. Many Austin musicians are self-employed and have no access to health insurance or basic healthcare. They often work multiple jobs and struggle to pay for food, clothing and shelter, with nothing left for healthcare.”https://myhaam.org/our-story/ Volunteer…
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, art…
KMFA 89.5 Classical Radio Station
About KMFA 89.5 “KMFA 89.5 is an independent public classical radio station in Austin, TX. KMFA serves approximately 100,000 listeners each week and features locally produced shows like Classical Austin, Early Music Now, and Icons of Broadway, as well as nationally distributed programming from Public Radio International, American Public Media, and National Public Radio.”https://www.kmfa.org/pages/15-about-us Volunteer Opportunities Office tasksThank-you calls…
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 Art School: Work…
Six Square
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, history…
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 ages 6…
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 the…
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,…
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 out…
Texas Military Forces Historical Foundation
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 VolunteerGallery AttendantsTour GuideAdministrative VolunteerCataloging/Archive/Research Assistant VolunteerExhibit Building & MaintenanceSpecial Event Volunteer Volunteer Requirements TMFHF does not have volunteer requirements listed on their…
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