Interested in volunteering in the San Marcos, Buda and Kyle communities? Check out this list of local nonprofit organizations that offer a wide range of opportunities.
This list is not comprehensive.
Care for the environment
San Marcos Greenbelt Alliance
This nonprofit organization aims to protect quality of life through interconnected parks and natural areas through conservation, stewardship and education outreach for community members in the San Marcos area.
- Sample activities: remove invasive species, build and install trail markers, host educational activities, fundraise
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 107 E. Hopkins St., San Marcos
- www.smgreenbelt.org
This nonprofit organization strives to protect the quality of the San Marcos River by hosting volunteer-based river cleanups.
- Sample activities: river and land cleanups
- Donations accepted: monetary, trash grabbers, gloves
- No physical address
- www.eyesofthesanmarcosriver.org
This nonprofit organization aims to preserve and protect the San Marcos River.
- Sample activities: become a member, trash cleanups, tree-planting, invasive species removals, water quality monitoring, monthly newsletter
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 604 W. Hopkins St., San Marcos
- www.sanmarcosriver.org
PAWS Shelter of Central Texas
This nonprofit organization is a no-kill shelter that aims to provide care for homeless, abandoned and abused animals in Central Texas while relieving animals from other shelters that are on the euthanasia list.
- Sample activities: adopt, foster, off-site events in the surrounding area, Adoption Ambassador Program, dog walking, visitations
- Donations accepted: monetary, bleach, Purina ONE dog, cat and kitten food, litter, blankets
- 500 FM 150 E., Kyle; 2965 FM 165, Dripping Springs
- www.pawsshelter.org
This nonprofit organization aims to end pet overpopulation and pet homelessness through spay/neuter programs and community education.
- Sample activities: office work, assistance during spay/neuter days, pet food pantries and walk-up vaccination clinics
- Donations accepted: dog or cat food, pet supplies, monetary
- 215 W. San Antonio St., Ste. 101, San Marcos
- www.preventalitter.com
The shelter aims to provide care and protection for pets while finding them quality homes.
- Sample activities: foster, clean kennels, pet photography, data entry, walking dogs, off-site events, enrichment
- Donations accepted: monetary, dry or canned kitten/puppy food, blankets, laundry detergent, durable toys (stuffing free), milk replacer
- 750 River Road, San Marcos
- www.sanmarcostx.gov
Austin Angels
This nonprofit organization, the founding chapter of the National Angels network, offers consistent and intentional support to children and families experiencing foster care through relationship building and mentorship.
- Sample activities: support family needs such as babysitting, mentorship, tutoring, household supplies and meals, or volunteer at one-time events
- Donations accepted: monetary and gift cards
- 401 FM 967, Buda
- www.austinangels.com
This nonprofit organization works to provide high-quality, best-interest advocacy for children and youth in the child welfare system.
- Sample activities: Court Appointed Special Advocate, community outreach support, fundraising and event support
- Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind support (comfort kits, hygiene kits, supply drives, books drives), contact office for wish list items
- 2725 Hunter Road, San Marcos
- www.casacentex.org
Hays CISD kids and family can “shop” the inventory of clothes, coats, shoes, prom dresses and dance shoes.
- Sample activities: volunteer, collect and sort donated items
- Donations accepted: clothes, food, school supplies
- 3839 E. FM 150 W., Kyle
- www.hayscisd.net/clothes
This program serves pre-K-12th grade Hays CISD students in need of food assistance.
- Sample activities: coordinate drop-offs of supplies, purchase from online wish list
- Donations accepted: food, school supplies, clothes, monetary donations
- 3839 E. FM 150 W., Kyle
- www.hayscisd.net/hayshope2go
Hays County Food Bank
This organization provides assistance through food, nutrition education and advocacy.
- Sample activities: drivers, distribution, home delivery drivers, special events, weigh food orders, intern
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 220 Herndon St., San Marcos
- www.haysfoodbank.org
The library aims to enrich its community by supporting early literacy and lifelong learning.
- Sample activities: shelving, program assistance, become a member of Friends of the Buda Library
- Donations accepted: Friends of the Buda Library program accepts book donations and holds book sales
- 405 E. Loop St., Buda
- www.budalibrary.org
Austin Habitat for Humanity dedicates its resources to providing housing and financial counseling for low- to moderate-income families.
- Sample activities: constructing new homes, working on home repair projects, supporting ReStores, discount home improvement stores and donation centers
- Donations accepted: gently used or new building supplies, appliances, furniture, home goods, clothes, electronics
- 2521 N. I-35, San Marcos
- www.austinhabitat.org
This nonprofit organization, affiliated with the United Methodist Church, aims to empower families and individuals to meet their essential needs by offering resources and a safe environment during temporary crises.
- Sample activities: help prepare and serve dinner, organize donations, general cleaning, landscape work, event help
- Donations accepted: hygiene products, packaged food, monetary
- 518 S. Guadalupe St., San Marcos
- www.southsidecommunitycenter.org
