Volunteer opportunities to help the environment in Austin and its surrounding areas
Environment Texas
About Environment Texas “With Environment Texas, you protect the places that all of us love and promote core environmental values, such as clean air to breathe, clean water to drink, and clean energy to power our lives. We focus on timely, targeted action that wins tangible improvements in the quality of our environment and our…
Texas Campaign for the Environment
About TCE “Our small but mighty group of activists pounds the pavement, rain or shine, year-round, to knock on doors and make contact with folks about public health and environmental issues. Face-to-face conversations is one way groups like ours can have a big impact. Every year our three offices knock on close to a half-million doors, gaining…
Clean Water Action
About CWA “Since our founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table.”https://www.cleanwateraction.org/about/who-we-are Volunteer Opportunities Help elect environmental championsAttend or plan eventsLobby elected officialsData entryResearchOther activities Volunteer…
Hill Country Conservancy
About HCC “Hill Country Conservancy preserves vital natural resources through conservation, community collaboration and engagement to sustain our region now and forever.We believe that the region’s prosperity is inextricably linked to its natural landscape and quality of life. We are fortunate to live in the alluring Texas Hill Country. The beauty and unparalleled outdoor recreational…
Sustainable Food Center
About SFC “Located in Austin, Texas, and founded in 1993, with roots dating back to 1975 as Austin Community Gardens, Sustainable Food Center is involved in every step of our local, Central Texas, food system. SFC’s mission is to cultivate a just and regenerative food system so that people and the environment can thrive.We envision…
TreeFolks
About TreeFolks “TreeFolks has engaged thousands of volunteers to plant more than 2.8 million trees in Central Texas. Planting trees is a powerful means of connecting people with their community . Trees clean the air and water, provide habitat for wildlife, produce fresh fruit for neighbors, and shelter us from the hot Texas sun.”https://www.treefolks.org/ Volunteer…
Keep Austin Beautiful
About KAB “Keep Austin Beautiful empowers people to care for the environment by providing community resources, education, and volunteer opportunities. We inspire and educate all Austinites to volunteer together, beautify green spaces, clean waterways, and reduce waste every day.”https://keepaustinbeautiful.org/about-keep-austin-beautiful/ Volunteer Opportunities One-time events: KAB offers year-round volunteer opportunities that individuals can register for on their…
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
About the Wildflower Center “The University of Texas at Austin Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center is the Botanic Garden of Texas. The Center promotes its mission to inspire the conservation of native plants through its internationally recognized sustainable gardens, education and outreach programs, research projects, and consulting work.”https://www.wildflower.org/about/overview Volunteer Opportunities For Individuals:Garden: Work mornings only in…
The Trail Foundation
About TTF “A 501(c)3 dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and connecting the Butler Hike-and-Bike Trail at Lady Bird Lake for the benefit of all. We work in cooperation with the Austin Parks and Recreation Department to close the gap between what the City provides and what the Trail deserves.”https://thetrailfoundation.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer Days: TTF currently hosts…
Ecology Action
About Ecology Action “Since its founding in 1969, Ecology Action has been committed to the mission of landfill diversion and zero waste awareness in Austin, Texas and the surrounding region.Ecology Action envisions a world where landfills are no longer necessary. For almost 50 years we have been turning waste into resources, processing materials to their…
Austin Parks Foundation
About APF “For over 25 years, Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has been connecting people and parks in Austin. Our programming and strategic vision are aimed at helping to fill the funding and resource gap for our parks, and we strive to ensure that every Austinite has access to great parks, trails and green spaces no…
American Botanical Council
About ABC “At the American Botanical Council, also known as the Herbal Medicine Institute, we are passionate about helping people live healthier lives through the responsible use of herbs, medicinal plants. ABC is an independent, nonprofit research and education organization dedicated to providing accurate and reliable information for consumers, healthcare practitioners, researchers, educators, industry and the media.”http://abc.herbalgram.org/site/PageServer?pagename=About_Us…
Texas Parks & Wildlife Department
About TPWD “Mission: To manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations.”https://tpwd.texas.gov/about/mission-philosophy Volunteer Opportunities Park hosts: Serve as representatives and stewards of Texas State Parks.State Park Friends Groups: Volunteer-led, membership-based nonprofit partners that support…
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 restorationsLake Travis cleanupMobile River Program: Bring…
Keep Austin Fed
About KAF “Our Mission: Reduce hunger and help the environment by connecting surplus food with our neighbors in need.”https://keepaustinfed.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Food runners: Pick up excess food from grocery stores, hotels, caterers, schools, restaurants, and more, and deliver it to one of KAF’s partner organizations that feed people in need.Groups: Adopt a food run, and…
Texas Land Conservancy
About TLC “Texas Land Conservancy (TLC) is a non-governmental, 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to protecting land all over the state of Texas. We are in the business of protecting natural areas from the negative effects of land fragmentation and poorly-planned development. Land conserved by TLC will be protected forever from becoming a subdivision, strip mall, or…
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, and share…
Friends of Barton Springs Pool
About FBSP “The Friends of Barton Springs Pool creates a community of people dedicated to restoring, improving and maintaining the pool and surrounding grounds through organizing, advocacy, volunteer work, education and fun.”http://friendsofbartonspringspool.org/?page_id=2 Volunteer Opportunities Work with pool staff to clean the pool during the annual spring cleaning and then monthly. Volunteers who clean the pool…
Blunn Creek Partnership
About BCP “The Blunn Creek Partnership grew out of efforts in 2005 to address a range of concerns facing the creek and its watershed, particularly Stacy Park and Blunn Creek Nature Preserve. The problems included flooding, erosion, and invasive plants, as well as challenges with maintaining trails, bridges, playgrounds, tennis courts, swimming pool and other…
Pease Park Conservancy
About Pease Park “Pease Park Conservancy celebrates the diverse ecology and history that make Austin’s first public park valuable and unique. The Conservancy works to restore, enhance and maintain this 84-acre public green space for the sustainable use and enjoyment of all.”https://peasepark.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Help on volunteer days to plant tress, restore the lawn and…
Festival Beach Food Forest
About FBFF “Festival Beach Food Forest is a grassroots pilot project neighboring the Festival Beach Community Garden and RBJ Residential Center in East Austin. We have transformed 2/3rds of an acre of City Park Land into an edible forest garden where visitors can openly forage and enjoy fresh food on the shores of Lady Bird…
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 unused…
Bull Creek Foundation
About BCF “The Bull Creek Foundation promotes and encourages the balance between nature, recreation, and development in a unique and treasured 32-square mile watershed.”https://www.outyouth.org/mission-vision-and-values Volunteer Opportunities Activities and EventsVolunteer Coordination and Work DaysCommunications and AdvocacyFundraising Volunteer Requirements Bull Creek Foundation does not have volunteer requirements listed on their website. To apply to be a volunteer,…
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, and community…
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 key support…
Multicultural Refugee Coalition
About MRC “MRC is an innovative nonprofit organization blending skills-based education with social entrepreneurship to connect refugees to dignified, fair-wage work in Austin, Texas.”https://www.mrcaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities New Leaf Farm Volunteers: The New Leaf Agriculture program connects refugees to sustainable farming opportunities by operating a community garden and a commercial farm. Volunteers help the refugee farm crew…
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