HELP THE COMMUNITY
1. Georgetown Public Library offers volunteer opportunities for adults and teenagers. Many tasks require the ability to push and pull heavy carts, reach high above the head and stand for extended periods of time.
Sample activities: shelve reading materials, process new materials
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown
512-819-3131
https://library.georgetown.org
2. Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County builds homes for low-income families.
Sample activities: building and repairing homes, help at ReStore, serving on committees, administrative work, events
Requirements: application, under age 18 allowed
2108 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown
512-863-4344
www.williamsonhabitat.org
3. Hill Country Community Ministries provides food and clothing for people in crisis or poverty in southwest Williamson and northwest Travis counties.
Sample activities: sort food, sort clothes at the thrift store, pick up food
Requirements: application, background check, under age 18 allowed
1005 Lacy Drive, Leander
512-259-0360
www.hccm.org
4. Hope Alliance assists victims of family and sexual violence by providing support through services, shelter, healing, prevention and a variety of programs.
Sample activities: administrative help, work with survivors, join a committee, answer hotlines, assist at the shelter
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
1011 Gattis School Road, Ste. 110, Round Rock
512-255-1212
www.hopealliancetx.org
5. Meals on Wheels Central Texas delivers meals and offers safety checks, home repairs, pet care and other services to older adults, people with disabilities and anyone who requires assistance in the community.
Sample activities: delivering meals, packaging food, pet food delivery
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
3227 E. Fifth St., Austin (main location)
512-476-6325
www.mealsonwheelscentraltexas.org
6. Operation Liberty Hill serves Leander, Liberty Hill, Bertram and Briggs. It operates a food pantry and thrift store that provides food, clothing and essential household items free of charge to those in need. Proceeds from the thrift store support the nonprofit’s work.
Sample activities: donation sorting, electronics testing, thrift store help, assembling food orders, front desk check-in, facilities maintenance, vegetable garden maintenance, driver assistant
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
1401 N. US 183, Leander
512-778-4175
www.operationlh.org
7. Opportunities for Williamson & Burnet Counties offers Meals on Wheels, community services and Head Start programs.
Sample activities: drive meals to homebound residents, prepare meals, volunteer in Head Start classroom
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
604 High Tech Drive, Georgetown
Meals on Wheels, 351 N. Bagdad Road, Leander (multiple locations in Williamson County)
512-763-1400
www.owbc-tx.org
8. Reveal Resource Center is dedicated to feeding families. The organization accepts canned food, clothing, diapers, baby formula and monetary donations.
Sample activities: sorting and distribution of food, diapers and clothing
Requirements: application, under age 18 allowed
1150 S. Bell Blvd., Cedar Park
512-981-7721
www.revealresourcecenter.com
9. The Salvation Army in Williamson County provides emergency shelter, rehabilitation programs, Christmas assistance, emergency disaster services, family stores, and rent and utility assistance.
Sample activities: organizing food pantry, distributing food and aid, teaching classes, data entry, Christmas bell ringing
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
512-943-8421
http://salvationarmyaustin.org
10. United Way for Greater Austin invests in the building blocks of opportunity that people and communities need to thrive. Focus areas include education, health and financial stability.
Sample activities: Day of Caring volunteering, special events volunteering, donating professional services
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
1111 N. I-35, Ste. 220, Round Rock
512-255-6799
www.unitedwayaustin.org
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
11. Baker Sanctuary is a 715-acre preserve operated by the Travis Audubon. Volunteer work days are held every other month, which can be found on the organization’s calendar.
Sample activities: bird surveying and assessing, mulching plants, hauling brush, building trails, installing new plants
Requirements: orientation, under age 18 allowed
12221 Lime Creek Road, Leander
512-300-2473
www.travisaudubon.org
12. Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department often seeks volunteers to promote stewardship of the community’s parks, natural areas and recreation programs.
Sample activities: coach a youth sports team, assist with special events, provide general park maintenance
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
1101 N. College St., Georgetown
512-930-8468
https://parks.georgetown.org
EMPOWER CHILDREN
13. Boys and Girls Club of Georgetown provides a safe space for youth to learn, develop their character and engage with other young people.
Sample activities: help with homework, tutor students, coordinate activities
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Georgetown
512-868-3700
www.bgctx.org/georgetown
14. CASA of Travis County advocates in the court system for children who have been abused or neglected.
Sample activities: spending time with the children they serve, participating in case meetings, reviewing documents, writing court reports, presenting to the judge
Requirements: application, orientation, background check
7600 Chevy Chase Drive, Ste. 200, Austin
512-459-2272
www.casatravis.org
15. CASA of Williamson County provides trained, court-appointed volunteers who advocate for abused or neglected children in the foster care system.
Sample activities: advocating for the children they serve, preparing court reports, coordinating with the child welfare team, attending court
Requirements: application, orientation, background check
2100 Scenic Drive, Ste. 110, Georgetown
512-868-2822
www.casawilco.org
16. Leander ISD Educational Excellence Foundation funds innovative teaching projects and professional development opportunities in LISD.
Sample activities: serve as a board member, volunteer at events, serve as a campus ambassador
Requirements: under age 18 allowed
204 W. South St., P.O. Box 218, Leander
512-570-0027
www.leeftx.org
17. Leander ISD PTA Clothes Closet provides free gently worn clothing and new undergarments to students in the district.
Sample activities: sorting donations, assisting families with shopping and checking out
Requirements: application, background check, under age 18 allowed
324 S. West Drive, Leander (north location)
6500 Sitio Del Rio Blvd., Portable 3, Austin (south location)
www.lisdptacouncil.com/clothes-closet
18. Reset Mentoring provides services to at-risk youth in and out of the Williamson County Juvenile Justice Center.
Sample activities: monthly yard cleanups, mentoring, help with events
Requirements: application, orientation, background check
1110 Egger Ave., P.O. Box 1071, Round Rock
512-761-7217
www.resetmentoring.org
19. Ride On Center for Kids provides equine-assisted services to children, adults and veterans with physical, cognitive and emotional challenges.
Sample activities: assist participants on rides, care for horses, attend fundraising events
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown
512-930-7625
www.rockride.org
20. Williamson County Children’s Advocacy Center provides assistance to children who have been abused. WCCAC will move back into its expanded, permanent location at 1811 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown in 2023.
Sample activities: greeting families when they come into the center, helping with events and fundraising, organizing donations, data entry
Requirements: application, orientation, background check
211 Commerce Blvd., Ste. 101, Round Rock (temporary location)
512-943-3701
www.wilcocac.org
HELP ANIMALS
21. Central Texas SPCA rescues cats and dogs who are at risk of being euthanized by pulling them from high-kill shelters and giving them a home.
Sample activities: walking dogs, playing with cats and dogs, cleaning duties, yard work, facilities upgrades
Requirements: application, orientation, under age 18 allowed
909 S. Bagdad Road, Leander
512-260-7722
www.centraltexasspca.org
22. The Dog Alliance provides service dog placements, BowWow Reading Dogs for at-risk readers, and therapy dog teams for hospitals and nursing homes.
Sample activities: handle a therapy dog, raise a future service dog, participate in a work-sponsored cleanup day, take photos
Requirements: application, background check, under age 18 allowed
1321 W. New Hope Drive, Cedar Park
512-335-7100
www.thedogalliance.org
23. Equine Rehabilitation Central Texas was formed to rehabilitate neglected horses. Volunteers participate in its therapeutic horseback riding program, Hopeful Hearts Therapeutic Riding, which serves individuals with disabilities as well as veterans and their families.
Sample activities: helping to care for horses, maintaining the property, assisting children with riding
Requirements: application, orientation, under age 18 allowed
17000 Trails End Cove, Leander
512-791-7976
www.horseserct.org
24. Texas Humane Heroes aims to eliminate pet homelessness. The organization rescues animals from overcrowded shelters.
Sample activities: dog and cat care, help in the clinic, adoption clinic assistance
Requirements: application, orientation, under age 18 allowed
10930 E. Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
512-260-3602
www.humaneheroes.org
25. Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter provides care for homeless animals and offers adoption services.
Sample activities: socializing animals, assisting with cleaning, working at events, office work, assisting customers at the shelter
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown
512-943-3322
http://pets.wilco.org
SERVE SENIORS
26. Age of Central Texas Williamson County Thrive Social & Wellness Center aids older adults living with dementia and memory loss.
Sample activities: providing care and assisting in programs
Requirements: application, background check, under age 18 allowed
475 Round Rock West Drive, Ste. 120, Round Rock
512-255-4865
www.ageofcentraltx.org
27. Drive a Senior Northwest assists older adults in maintaining their quality of life and independence in Northwest Austin, Cedar Park and Leander.
Sample activities: driving older adults, doing home repairs and providing companionship
Requirements: application, orientation, background check
10633 Lake Creek Parkway, Austin
512-250-5021
www.driveaseniornorthwest.org
28. Faith in Action-Driving Seniors needs volunteers to provide transportation services to seniors. The organization is moving Jan. 3 to 2445 Williams Drive, Ste. 104, Georgetown.
Sample activities: driving seniors to doctor appointments and errands, calling seniors, performing administrative tasks
Requirements: application, orientation, background check
2995 Dawn Drive, Ste. 106, Georgetown
512-868-9544
www.faithinactiongt.org
29. Family Eldercare offers services to seniors, veterans and adults with disabilities to increase independence, stability and dignity.
Sample activities: performing administrative tasks, advocating, helping clients manage finances and helping with events
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
805 W. University Ave., Georgetown
512-450-0844
www.familyeldercare.org
SUPPORT HEALTH AND WELLNESS
30. Gentiva Hospice works with end-of-life patients in Williamson county.
Sample activities: working with patients, •running• errands, making calls, reading, listening, attending events, administrative tasks
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
2913 Williams Drive, Ste. 320, Georgetown
512-868-0505
www.gentivahs.com
31. A Gift of Time offers services for those with memory loss and their caregivers. Programs include social gatherings where attendees can share memories and play games.
Sample activities: volunteer for social gatherings, provide information and education to guide caregivers
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
410 E. 19th St., Georgetown
512-489-0160
32. Samaritan Health Ministries provides medical, dental, pharmaceutical, women’s health and mental health services to uninsured families.
Sample activities: medical support, administrative duties, Spanish interpreting
Requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
904 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
512-331-5828
www.theshm.org
