Volunteer opportunities for organizations and initiatives supporting healthcare in Austin and its surrounding areas
Volunteer Healthcare Clinic
About VHC “The Volunteer Healthcare Clinic (VHC) believes access to quality medical care is the foundation of a healthy and thriving community. When people have timely access to care, they can reach their full potential and contribute to our community. Since 1966, VHC has been building a healthier Austin by providing much-needed primary care forContinue reading “Volunteer Healthcare Clinic”
Susan G. Komen Greater Central & East Texas
About Komen Greater CETX “Susan G. Komen® Greater Central & East Texas is a Texas-based nonprofit committed to saving lives locally and fighting breast cancer globally. Komen Greater CETX is the only local breast cancer organization attacking the disease on all fronts – education, screening, treatment, follow-up care, survivorship support, advocacy, and research. By removingContinue reading “Susan G. Komen Greater Central & East Texas”
St. David's HealthCare
About St. David’s “St. David’s HealthCare is a unique partnership between a hospital management company and two local non-profits—St. David’s Foundation and Georgetown Health Foundation. The proceeds from the operations of the hospitals fund the foundations, which, in turn, invest those dollars back into the community. Since the inception of St. David’s HealthCare in 1996, more than $425Continue reading “St. David's HealthCare”
People's Community Clinic
About PCC “The mission of People’s Community Clinic is to improve the health of medically underserved and uninsured Central Texans by providing high quality, affordable health care with dignity and respect.” https://www.austinpcc.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer with Patients: Support PCC’s patients, families, and visitors. Volunteer Requirements Commit to one shift, or three or four hours, everyContinue reading “People's Community Clinic”
Traditions Health
About Traditions Health “Traditions Health provides Home Health and Hospice services. Our goal is to help patients have the best quality of life possible surrounded by the people they love. Our healthcare professionals are there when patients need us, providing the care they need in the place they want to be — home.” https://www.traditionshealth.com/ Volunteer OpportunitiesContinue reading “Traditions Health”
Dell Children's Medical Center
About DCMC “Dell Children’s Medical Center Foundation works with our generous philanthropic community and their passion to invest in the future of our children’s health in Central Texas through Dell Children’s Medical Center. Through philanthropy, the Central Texas community helped build this outstanding regional facility. Our goal is to help make it one of theContinue reading “Dell Children's Medical Center”
Breast Cancer Resource Center
About BCRC “The Breast Cancer Resource Center is a place to ask your questions, explore your options, and connect with a diverse community of survivors, lifers, and thrivers who can relate in a way no one else can. For more than 20 years, the women of BCRC have been dedicated to supporting and improving theContinue reading “Breast Cancer Resource Center”
Integral Care
About Integral Care “We support adults and children living with mental illness, substance use disorder and intellectual and developmental disabilities in Travis County. Our services include a 24-hour helpline for anyone who needs immediate support, ongoing counseling to improve mental health, drug and alcohol treatment to help with recovery, and housing to regain health and independence. Integral Care helps provide a strong foundationContinue reading “Integral Care”
Hospice Austin
About Hospice Austin “As the first hospice in Central Texas, we have end-of-life care expertise that only decades of experience can teach. And as Austin’s only nonprofit hospice, we provide care to any person who needs us, regardless of age, diagnosis, or ability to pay. All of our resources go toward services that benefit eachContinue reading “Hospice Austin”
St. David's Foundation
About St. David’s Foundation “St. David’s Foundation works to improve the health and well-being of our most underserved Central Texas neighbors using our resources to reduce health inequity, increase access to healthcare focused on the whole person through integrated care, and support Central Texans in taking an active role in their health and healthcare needs.”Continue reading “St. David's Foundation”
El Buen Samaritano
About El Buen “For 30 years, El Buen has been building healthy, resilient and vibrant communities by addressing the physical, social and emotional wellbeing of families. We do this by offering coordinated medical, literacy, food stability and spiritual support services to promote healthy behaviors for the family. Unlike other healthcare settings, El Buen provides allContinue reading “El Buen Samaritano”
Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas, Inc.
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.”
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”
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”
Colin’s Hope
About Colin’s Hope “Colin’s Hope was formed in 2008 after four-year-old Colin Holst tragically drowned in a public pool, with lifeguards on duty and family members present. Our mission is to raise water safety awareness to prevent children from drowning. Drowning is the #1 cause of accidental death for children under 5 and a leadingContinue reading “Colin’s Hope”
Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation
About SCA Texas “We envision a world in which all people affected by sickle cell disease and trait are provided holistic care throughout their lifespan.” https://www.sicklecelltx.org/ Volunteer Opportunities In-office help Yearly events and health fairs Camp Cell-A-Bration (for children) counselors and volunteer medical professionals (LVN, RN, RT, MT, MDs, and others) who enjoy working withContinue reading “Sickle Cell Association of Texas Marc Thomas Foundation”
It’s Time Texas
About It’s Time Texas “It’s Time Texas is a non-profit organization composed of innovators, opinion leaders, and an army of motivated Texans. Together, we’re building a healthier state.” https://itstimetexas.org/about/ Volunteer Opportunities Become an It’s Time Texas Ambassador to advocate for the organization and help with events Volunteer Requirements It’s Time Texas does not list volunteerContinue reading “It’s Time Texas”
American Heart Association Austin
About AHA Austin “The American Heart Association is a science-based organization and during this challenging time. We want you to know we continue our work in fighting heart diseases and stroke, the No. 1 and No. 5 killers of all Americans. We are doing so with everyone’s health and safety in mind as we carryContinue reading “American Heart Association Austin”
Harbor Hospice
About Harbor Hospice “Harbor Hospice is much more than a place. We are devoted to giving each family a gift when they need it most…quality of life for our patients when they are facing life’s greatest challenge.” https://www.harborhospice.com/ Volunteer Opportunities Read to a patient, or hold a hand Stay with a patient while family membersContinue reading “Harbor Hospice”
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/Continue reading “Health Alliance for Austin Musicians”
We Are Blood
About We Are Blood “When you give with We Are Blood, your donation is prioritized based on local need. This means it has the greatest potential to stay right here in our community and help save the life of a fellow Central Texan. We Are Blood saves lives at over 40 medical facilities in ourContinue reading “We Are Blood”
Samaritan Health Ministries
About SHM “We provide medical, dental, women’s health care, mental health care and pharmaceutical services to people who have no health insurance. If you are uninsured and live in Williamson or Travis County, we can help you!” https://www.theshm.org/servicesservicios.html Volunteer Opportunities Administrative and office support Spanish interpreter Medical volunteers wanted: Physicians, Physician Assistants, Nurse Practitioners, RegisteredContinue reading “Samaritan Health Ministries”
Alzheimer’s Texas
About Alzheimer’s Texas “Alzheimer’s Texas provides information, referrals, and a variety of support programs for those with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias, and their family members, caregivers and professionals. Alzheimer’s Texas has proudly served Central Texas since 1982.“ https://www.txalz.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Alzheimer’s Texas Walk Office Support Advocacy Special Events Support Group Leaders Health Fairs Respite Volunteer Requirements Alzheimer’sContinue reading “Alzheimer’s Texas”
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas
About RMHC CTX “It’s something we see every day – critically ill or injured children surrounded by their families. And while RMHC CTX may not be able to make the medicine taste better or erase the pain of a much-needed treatment, we can help lessen the burden for thousands of Central Texas families every year.Continue reading “Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Texas”
Manos de Cristo
About Manos de Cristo “The mission of Manos de Cristo is to empower low-income individuals with a loving hand of assistance and without regard to age, gender, race, or religious preference. Manos de Cristo promotes dignity and self-reliance by meeting basic needs with food and clothing, providing essential oral care, and furthering educational development.“ http://www.manosdecristo.org/Continue reading “Manos de Cristo”
The Next-to-New Shop of St. David's Episcopal Church
About the Next-to-New Shop “[The] Next-to-New Shop of St. David’s Episcopal Church [is] a consignment shop and outreach ministry sponsored by St. David’s Parish. Our consignment shop has been operated by volunteers from the central Texas community since 1959. Next-To-New is a tax-exempt corporation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and operatesContinue reading “The Next-to-New Shop of St. David's Episcopal Church”
Project Transitions
About Project Transitions “Project Transitions is dedicated to serving people with HIV and AIDS by providing supportive living, housing, recuperative care and hospice in compassionate and caring environments.“ https://www.projecttransitions.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Packing/Moving Help: Help move current tenants to interim locations while Project Transitions rebuilds one of their transitional housing complexes. Gardeners and landscapers: Keep theContinue reading “Project Transitions”
Mothers' Milk Bank Austin
About MMBA “Mothers’ Milk Bank Austin is the largest non-profit milk bank in the world. Moms from 27 states send us their extra breast milk to save the lives of medically fragile infants.” https://www.milkbank.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Serve on a committee: Committee service can also be used as a stepping stone to serving on the BoardContinue reading “Mothers' Milk Bank Austin”
AIDS Services of Austin
About AIDS Services of Austin “Our mission is to enhance the health and well-being of the community and people affected by HIV and AIDS. We envision an empowered community committed to healthier lives, free from stigma, for people affected by HIV and AIDS.” https://www.asaustin.org/ Volunteer Opportunities Office Support Community Events Volunteers Facilities Volunteers Helping Hands FoodContinue reading “AIDS Services of Austin”
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System
About CTVHCS “The Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) is a Joint Commission accredited, complexity level 1-A facility serving Veterans in 39 counties in Central Texas. CTVHCS has two medical centers located in Temple and Waco; a stand-alone multispecialty clinic in Austin; five community based outpatient clinics in Brownwood, Cedar Park, College Station, PalestineContinue reading “Central Texas Veterans Health Care System”
