Volunteer Opportunities in Austin
Salvation Army
(512) 476-1111
501 East 8th Street, Austin, TX 78701
The Salvation Army is a Christian organization whose mission is to perform
evangelical, social and charitable work and bring the Christian message to the
poor, destitute, and hungry by meeting their physical and spiritual needs.
Service Opportunity Description: Prepare and serve meals in Sally's Kitchen
at the downtown shelter. This is a flexible volunteer opportunity as they serve
breakfast, lunch and dinner all year round.
See website for further details.
Capital Area Food Bank of Texas
(512) 282-2111
8201 South Congress Avenue, Austin, TX 78745
The Capital Area Food Bank nourishes hungry Central Texans by providing food
and grocery products to more than 350 Partner Agencies in 21 Central Texas
counties.
Service Opportunity Description: Inspect, clean, sort, box and make donations
ready for distribution to the hungry.
See website for specific times to volunteer and to register to volunteer.
Meals on Wheels and More
512.476.MEAL (6325)
3227 East 5th Street Austin, TX 78702
Meals on Wheels and More seek to nourish and enrich the lives of the
homebound and other people in need through programs that promote dignity
and independent living.
Service Opportunity Descriptions:
Meal Delivery Driver Deliver lunch to the homes of 8-12 people who can no longer
prepare meals for themselves. This opportunity requires a time commitment and
reliable transportation. See website for further information.
Care Calls volunteer Help brighten a homebound elderly/disabled client’s day with
a friendly phone call. This opportunity requires a time commitment of either a brief,
daily call or lengthier call twice a week. See website for further information.
Volunteer Grocery shopper Grocery shop for/or with clients and deliver their
groceries to their home. This opportunity requires a time commitment of twice a
month and reliable transportation. See website for further information.
Additional opportunities and volunteer details.
United Way Capital Area
(512)-472-6267
2000 E. MLK Jr. Blvd., Austin, TX 78702
1 Hour for Kids Tutor Help a middle school student stay in school by tutoring them
for one hour a week.
For further details and other opportunities, see website.
SafePlace Austin
(512) 267-7233
1515A Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741
SafePlace exists to end sexual and domestic violence through safety, healing,
prevention and social change by providing a variety of essential services to survivors
of sexual and domestic violence.
LIFE SKILLS Meal Prep Volunteer Prepare or purchase an evening meal for the
approximately 20 Life Skills clients. These formerly homeless clients attend a weekly
class (Tuesday or Wednesday) with their children to learn skills to prepare them for
independent living. Volunteer for this project once or more, whatever works for your
schedule.
See website for further details.
Austin Humane Society
(512) 646 PETS
124 West Anderson Lane, Austin, TX 78752
Service Opportunity Descriptions:
Adoption Support volunteer Help the Adoption Staff by providing customer service,
adoption counseling, and education to potential adopters. See website for info.
Cat Adoption Team (CAT) volunteer Help cats and kittens find homes by spending
time playing and socializing with them. See website for further details.
Behavior Re-Homing Assessment Training Team (BRATT) Walk, play, socialize,
lightly train, and clean after the dogs at the Austin Humane Society. Training will be
provided. See website for further details.
Volunteer information can be found on their website.