Learn more about volunteer opportunities in Georgetown and the surrounding area.
For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Animal services
Furrbaby Food Pantry
The nonprofit strives to keep pet families together and pets out of shelters by providing supplies to owners in need.
- Sample activities: preparing pet food, taking donation inventory, organizing supplies, planning quarterly events, assisting guests
- Donations accepted: bowls, leashes, harnesses, beds, blankets, treats, pet food, pet supplies, monetary gifts
- 1603 Northwest Blvd., Georgetown
- www.furrbabyfoodpantry.org
The nonprofit provides a safe space and compassionate treatment for the lost and unhoused pets of Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto and the unincorporated areas of Williamson County.
- Sample activities: walking dogs, socializing cats, doing laundry and dishes, helping at off-site events and fundraisers
- Donations accepted: unopened/unexpired dry and wet dog and cat food, treats, newspaper, cardboard trays, pet crates and carriers, towels, blankets, sheets, monetary gifts
- 1855 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown
- www.wilcotx.gov/pets
Assistance League of Georgetown Area
The volunteer-operated organization provides a variety of services to support children and community members.
- Sample activities: reading with children, assisting in the thrift shop, shopping with children
- Donations accepted: clothing, books, shoes, decor, furniture, linens
- 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 115, Georgetown
- www.assistanceleague.org/georgetown-area
In an effort to provide vocational activities to people with disabilities, this nonprofit helps adults—BiG’s citizens—with special needs create marketable items in a community.
- Sample activities: washing dishes, serving food, greeting customers, attending to tables, selling citizen-made products
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts, stocks
- 905 N. Church St., Georgetown
- www.brookwoodingeorgetown.org
The community organization provides a thrift store and resources for medical assistance, transportation, food and rent payments.
- Sample activities: assisting with enrollment, performing clerical tasks, shopping and stocking the food pantry, sorting donations, serving as a cashier, merchandising
- Donations accepted: food, clothes, home goods, furniture, electronics, building materials, recreation items, monetary gifts
- 2000 Railroad Ave., Georgetown
- www.caringplacetx.org
The mobile food pantry service operates four days a week providing sack lunch meals and clothing to the community.
- Sample activities: sorting food and clothing donations, assembling pantry bags, distributing donations at the library
- Donations accepted: nonperishable food, clothing, toiletries
- 402 W. Eighth St., Georgetown
- www.helpinghandsgtx.org
The shelter and resource center helps victims of domestic or sexual violence.
- Sample activities: staffing the counseling center, answering phones, working with clients
- Donations accepted: toiletries, clothing, Amazon wish list items
- 1011 Gattis School Road, Round Rock
- hopealliancetx.org
The organization is the official community action agency for Williamson and Burnet counties. It works to empower children, families and seniors to achieve and maintain independence by partnering with area organizations to provide education, nutrition and community support.
- Sample activities: delivering meals to seniors through the Meals on Wheels program, reading to children at a Head Start location, answering phones, filing paperwork
- Donations accepted: children’s books, monetary gifts
- 604 High Tech Drive, Georgetown
- www.owbc-tx.org
The local chapter is part of the nation’s largest organization dedicated to supporting, educating and advocating for LGBTQ+ people and allies.
- Sample activities: visiting with allies, hosting support groups, tabling at events, attending outreach events
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts, scholarship donations
- www.pflaggtx.org
The equine-assisted therapy facility is dedicated to supporting children, adults and veterans with physical and emotional development.
- Sample activities: handling horses, organizing events, managing facilities
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- 2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown
- www.rockride.org
The nonprofit advocates for the health, education and financial literacy of all residents in the greater Austin area.
- Sample activities: mentoring students, working at its free tax center, assisting with special events, performing social media and administrative tasks
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- 1111 N. I-35, Ste. 220, Round Rock
- www.unitedwayaustin.org
The blood supply organization serves more than 50 medical facilities and EMS agencies across 10 counties in Central Texas.
- Sample activities: donating blood, assisting at blood drives and events, providing office support
- Donations accepted: blood and platelet donations, monetary gifts
- 4300 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
- www.weareblood.org
Academy 4 Georgetown
The organization facilitates one-on-one mentorship opportunities for fourth grade students, and develops community relationships between schools and families.
- Sample activities: mentoring students
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- Pat Cooper Elementary School, 1921 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown
- www.academy4.org
The nonprofit advocates for children who have experienced abuse or neglect to find loving, safe and permanent homes.
- Sample activities: serving as a court-appointed special advocate assigned to child and family, working special events, fundraising
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- 2100 Scenic Drive, Ste. 110, Georgetown
- www.casawilco.org
The organization offers programming for children from cradle to career.
- Sample activities: cleaning toys, providing meals, fundraising, assisting with activities
- Donations accepted: clothing, food, gift cards
- 2201 Old Airport Road, Georgetown
- www.georgetownproject.org
The nonprofit connects high school students to internship programs and job soft skills programs.
- Sample activities: conducting interviews for the program, preparing students for job interviews, providing resume support, working events
- Donations accepted: sponsorships, office space, monetary gifts
- www.laddersforleaders.org
The organization works with Williamson County youth in the justice system to teach them life skills and equip them with the tools they need to move forward.
- Sample activities: working events, adopting a teen to shop for during the holidays, cooking and providing meals
- Donations accepted: Amazon wish list items, monetary gifts
- 1110 Egger Ave., Round Rock
- www.resetmentoring.org
The nonprofit aims to strengthen family connections through counseling, and nurture positive relationships between biological and adoptive parents through education, and youth and health services.
- Sample activities: helping with administrative duties, assisting at the family resource center
- Donations accepted: clothing, food, monetary gifts
- www.starry.org
The organization aims to provide hope, healing and justice to children who have been impacted by abuse, violence and exploitation.
- Sample activities: greeting families; arranging stuffed animals, blankets, snacks and the family resource room; preparing for community education sessions, planning fundraising events
- Donations accepted: individually wrapped snacks, blankets, stuffed animals, monetary gifts
- 1811 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown
- www.wilcocac.org
Habitat for Humanity of Williamson County
The nonprofit provides affordable homes for families in need and operates ReStore, a public construction thrift store facility.
- Sample activities: constructing homes, painting, framing, installing appliances, landscaping, applying carpentry, building wheelchair ramps, stocking retail merchandise, helping in customer service
- Donations accepted: vehicles, boats, construction tools and materials, property, stocks, bonds, furniture, home decor, monetary gifts
- 2108 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.williamsonhabitat.org
Agape Women’s Clinic
The faith-based nonprofit offers assistance to women facing unexpected pregnancies with ultrasounds, early pregnancy confirmation and more.
- Sample activities: mentoring future parents, stocking the baby store
- Donations accepted: newborn-2T clothes, diapers, wipes, baby soap, diaper rash cream, new cribs or strollers, monetary gifts
- 104 E. Main St., Round Rock
- www.agapewomensclinic.org
The organization seeks to provide free, accessible health care to uninsured, medically underserved and undocumented patients in Williamson County.
- Sample activities: assisting with administrative tasks, working with pharmacy technicians
- Donations accepted: nonperishable goods, medical supplies, monetary gifts
- 904 Crystal Falls Parkway, Leander
- www.theshm.org
AGE of Central Texas
The group helps older adults and caregivers thrive as they navigate the realities and opportunities of aging.
- Sample activities: providing care and assisting with programs for those living with dementia and other memory-loss conditions
- Donations accepted: adult incontinence products, gently used and durable medical equipment, monetary gifts
- 475 Round Rock W. Drive, Ste. 120, Round Rock
- www.ageofcentraltx.org
The nonprofit provides free transportation services to assist older adults in accessing medical appointments and errands with opportunities for socialization.
- Sample activities: driving solo or group participants, pairing up with a buddy for weekly phone calls
- Donations accepted: medical equipment, monetary gifts
- 2425 Williams Drive, Ste. 104, Georgetown
- www.faithinactiongt.org
Gentiva’s for profit division accepts volunteers who can care for terminally ill patients. The organization’s nonprofit division, Gentiva Health Foundation, accepts donations.
- Sample activities: visiting patients, offering companionship, talking to bed-bound patients, assisting in bereavement programs
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- 2913 Williams Drive, Ste. 320, Georgetown
- www.gentivahs.com
The organization provides support and educational resources for individuals with dementia as well as programming for family members.
- Sample activities: storytelling, facilitating games, providing music therapy
- Donations accepted: craft supplies, food, restaurant gift cards, disposable cutlery, coffee
- 1200 W. 17th St., Georgetown
- www.agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
