BETTER THE CITIES
1. Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County
Teams build homes for local low-income families. Volunteers assist in construction, office administration and customer service. They also handle donations at the thrift store for building materials called ReStore. Volunteers should contact lindas@williamsonhabitat.org.
Sample activities: various construction and renovation projects, landscaping, administrative work
2108 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown
512-863-4344
www.williamsonhabitat.org
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2. Hill Country Community Ministries
The nonprofit that provides food and clothing for people in crisis or poverty in southwest Williamson and northwest Travis counties. More volunteers are needed to sort food during the holidays.
Sample activities: sort food, sort clothes, pick up food at stores, serve as caseworkers
1005 Lacy Drive, Leander
512-259-0360
www.hccm.org
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1011 Gattis School Road, Ste. 110, Round Rock
512-255-1212
www.hopealliancetx.org
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3227 E. Fifth St., Austin
512-476-6325
www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
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Sample activities: donation sorting, electronics testing, thrift store help, assembling food orders, front desk check-in, garden/yard work.
1401 N. Hwy 183, Leander
512-778-4175 (thrift store),
512-778-5077 (food pantry)
https://operationlh.org
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Sample activities: drive meals to homebound residents, prepare meals, Head Start classroom volunteers
351 N. Bagdad Road, Leander
512-259-0288
www.owbc-tx.org
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Sample activities: sorting and distribution of food and clothing, bilingual speakers, prayer part
1150 S. Bell Blvd., Cedar Park
512-981-7721
www.revealresourcecenter.com
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Equipment is located in Georgetown and Liberty Hill.
Sample activities: first aid, distribute food and aid, endure difficult situations to help victims
512-818-4661
http://salvationarmyaustin.org/williamson-county-service-center
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Sample activities: training, MLK Day volunteers, service projects, tax preparation assistance
1111 N. I-35, Ste. 220, Round Rock
512-255-6799
www.unitedway-wc.org
HELP ANIMALS
Sample activities: volunteer with dogs at hundreds of locations, raise service dog puppies, join Garden Club
1321 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
512-335-7100
www.thedogalliance.org
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Sample activities: help care for horses, maintain property, assist children with riding
17000 Trails End Cove, Leander
512-484-8480
www.horseserct.org
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Sample activities: dog and cat care, help in the clinic, administrative duties
10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
512-260-3602
www.humaneheroes.org
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Sample activities: socializing animals, assisting with cleaning, working at fundraising and off-site events, office work, assisting customers at the shelter
1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown
512-943-3322
http://pets.wilco.org
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CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Sample activities: bird survey and assessments, mulching plants, hauling brush, building trails, installing new plants
12308 Lime Creek Road, Leander
512-219-8425
https://travisaudubon.org/sanctuaries/baker-sanctuary
15. Bags of Hope Ministry
Volunteers create handmade bags filled with toiletries and other items for girls ages 12-17 entering New Life Children’s Center, a rehabilitation center for girls who have been abused.
Sample activities: volunteers help by sewing bags, decorating notebooks, donating toiletries and making monetary donations
bagsofhopeministry@gmail.com
P.O. Box 140767, Austin
www.bagsofhopeministry.com
The organization encourages people to volunteer as advocates in the court system for children who have been abused or neglected.
Sample activities: volunteers spend time with the children they serve, participate in case meetings, review documents, write court reports and present to the judge in a child’s best interest
7600 Chevy Chase Drive, Ste. 200,
Austin
512-459-2272
www.casatravis.org/volunteer
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17. CASA of Williamson County
The organization provides trained, court-appointed volunteers who advocate for abused or neglected children on their journey through the foster care system. Volunteers serve an 18-month commitment.
Sample activities: volunteers advocate for the best interest of the children they serve, prepare court reports, coordinate with people on the child welfare team and attend court
2100 Scenic Drive, Ste. 110,
Georgetown
512-868-2822
www.casawilco.org
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18. Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation
The organization funds innovative teaching projects and professional development opportunities in LISD.
Sample activities: volunteers serve the community as board members or as volunteers in any of its events such as the MUDstacle & Family Fun Run and programs that support early childhood literacy and building a college- and career-ready culture among LISD students
P.O. Box 218, Leander
512-570-0027
www.leeftx.org
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19. Reset Mentoring
The organization provides services to at-risk youth in and out of the juvenile justice system. The organization’s programs are shown to reduce recidivism rates and include mentoring, Bible studies, life skills classes and teen center activities.
Sample activities: volunteers can mentor, cook meals, assist with yearly outreach programs,
provide rides or teach life skills classes
P.O. Box 914, Leander
512-761-7217
www.resetmentoring.org
20. Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center
The organization provides assistance to abused children; non-offending family members; and the professionals dedicated to the intervention, investigation, prosecution and treatment options related to child abuse cases.
Sample activities: volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks; volunteers must be age 21 and older
1811 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown
512-943-3701
www.wilcocac.org
Serve seniors
21. AGE of Central Texas
The organization aids older adults living with dementia and other early memory-loss conditions in the Greater Round Rock community.
Sample activities: volunteers provide care and assist in programs
475 Round Rock West Drive, Ste. 120, Round Rock
512-255-4865
www.ageofcentraltx.org
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22. Drive a Senior-Northwest
The organization serves Northwest Austin, Cedar Park and Leander. The program assists older adults in maintaining their quality of life and independence.
Sample activities: volunteers drive older adults where they need to go, do home repairs and provide companionship to the elderly
10633 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin
512-250-5021
www.driveaseniornorthwest.org
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23. Family Eldercare
Family Eldercare provides in-home care for elderly citizens who are in need of assistance.
Sample activities: volunteer opportunities include administrative tasks, helping clients to manage bills and finances, advocacy and more
805 W. University Ave., Georgetown
512-450-0844
www.familyeldercare.org
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The organization works with end-of-life patients in Burnet, Llano and Williamson counties.
Sample activities: volunteers work with patients and fill administrative needs
2913 Williams Drive, Ste. 320, Georgetown
512-868-0505
www.kindredhospice.com
25. Lone Star Circle of Care
The organization provides primary health care services throughout five counties in Central Texas.
Sample activities: volunteers do administrative tasks and other assignments
205 E. University Ave., Ste. 200, Georgetown
512-686-0207
www.lonestarcares.org
26. Samaritan Health Ministries
The clinic serves uninsured families.
Sample activities: volunteer opportunities are available inside and outside of the clinic; examples include administrative and office support, Spanish interpreters, medical volunteers, physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, medical assistants, pharmacists, registered nurses and licensed vocational nurses
700 W. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. A, Cedar Park
512-331-5828
www.theshm.org