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
Williamson County Regional Animal ShelterThe nonprofit provides a safe space and compassionate treatment for the lost and unhoused pets of Georgetown, Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto and unincorporated Williamson County.
- Sample activities: walking dogs, socializing cats, doing laundry and dishes, helping at off-site events and fundraisers
- Donations accepted: unopened/unexpired 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
Community resourcesAssistance League of Georgetown Area
The volunteer-operated organization provides a variety of services to support children and community members.
- Sample activities: reading with children, working in the thrift shop, filling urgent needs in the community
- Donations accepted: clothing, books, shoes, decor, furniture, linens, monetary gifts for scholarships
- 900 N. Austin Ave., Ste. 115, Georgetown
- www.assistanceleague.org/georgetown-area
Brookwood in GeorgetownBiG supports adults with special needs by providing meaningful work in its shop and cafe. The citizens also create pottery, homemade cards, jewelry, candles, tea, dog treats and more to be sold in the shop.
- Sample activities: working with citizens in the vocational program, groundskeeping and facilities upkeep at the residential community, assisting with community activities, supporting store events and outreach, helping in the cafe and shop
- Donations accepted: stocks, monetary gifts
- 905 N. Church St., Georgetown
- www.bigtx.org
Candlelight RanchFor 26 years, the organization has been offering educational and nature-based experiences for children and families of all abilities and needs to learn, explore and heal.
- Sample activities: fundraising; teaching arts, cooking, sports programs; gardening
- Donations accepted: watercolor kits, fishing poles with closed reels, kids' fishing poles, fishing tackle, H-E-B gift cards, healthy snacks, sports balls, yard games, sleeping cots and pads
- 6408 Muleshoe Bend Trail, Marble Falls
- www.candlelightranch.org
The Caring PlaceThe nonprofit assists with basic human needs, including food, clothing and household items, as well as provides financial assistance for residents of Georgetown and northern Williamson County.
- Sample activities: stocking and assisting in the food pantry, sorting and pricing thrift store donations, serving as a cashier, supporting programs and services
- Donations accepted: food, new and gently used items to sell in the thrift stores, monetary gifts
- 2000 Railroad Ave., Georgetown
- www.caringplacetx.org
Georgetown Family YMCAThe organization offers programs for participants of ages, including child care, youth sports, active older adult classes, fitness activities and more.
Helping Hands of GeorgetownThe 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
- 1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Georgetown
- www.helpinghandsgtx.org
Hope AllianceThe shelter and resource center helps victims of domestic or sexual violence. The organization also offers holiday sponsorships to provide gifts and clothing to families.
- Sample activities: staffing the counseling center, answering phones, working with clients
- Donations accepted: toiletries, clothing, Amazon wish list items
- 1705 CR 285, Liberty Hill
- www.hopealliancetx.org
Jail to JobsThe organization works with former felons to help them enter the workforce and reduce the recidivism rate.
- Sample activities: conducting mock interviews, writing resumes, setting up for graduation
- Donations accepted: food for graduation ceremony, monetary gifts
- www.jailtojobs.com
Opportunities for Williamson and Burnet CountiesThe 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: reading to preschoolers through the Head Start program, delivering meals through the Meals on Wheels program, spending time with seniors in need
- Donations accepted: new children’s clothing, books, monetary gifts
- 604 High Tech Drive, Georgetown
- www.owbc-tx.org
PFLAG GeorgetownThe 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: scholarship funds, monetary gifts
- www.pflaggtx.org
ROCK (Ride On Center for Kids)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: equipment donations, monetary gifts
- 2050 Rockride Lane, Georgetown
- www.rockride.org
Seeds of StrengthThe philanthropic women’s giving circle allows members to connect to the Georgetown community, enriching lives through fellowship and awarding grants to area nonprofits.
- Sample activities: supporting the nonprofits that the organization awards grants to
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- www.seedsofstrength.org
United Way for Greater AustinThe organization is aimed at advocating for the health, education and financial literacy of all residents.
- Sample activities: assisting with events to build supply kits, preparing meals, distributing diapers
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- 5930 Middle Fiskville Road, Fifth Floor, Austin
- www.unitedwayaustin.org
Education and childrenAcademy 4
The nonprofit mentors all fourth-grade students at Cooper Elementary School in Georgetown ISD.
- Sample activities: serving as a role model, teaching leadership skills
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- 1921 NE Inner Loop, Georgetown
- www.academy4.org
Boys & Girls Club of GeorgetownThe organization provides low-cost, after-school and summer programs geared for youth ages 6-8.
- Sample activities: helping with homework, tutoring, facilitating child care and kids' activities
- Donations accepted: school and office supplies, sports equipment, monetary gifts
- 1100 Thousand Oaks Blvd., Georgetown
- www.bgctx.org/georgetown
CASA of Williamson CountyThe 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 a child and family, working special events, fundraising
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- 2100 Scenic Drive, Ste. 110, Georgetown
- www.casawilco.org
The Georgetown ProjectThe organization offers programming for children from cradle to career.
- Sample activities: assisting with the Bridges to Growth day program, sanitizing toys, sorting donations, providing meals at the NEST, organizing the pantry
- Donations accepted: shelf-stable food, snacks, household products, clothing, monetary gifts
- 2201 Old Airport Road, Georgetown
- www.georgetownproject.org
Ladders for LeadersThe nonprofit connects high school students to internship opportunities and job programs.
- Sample activities: facilitating interviews, conducting soft skills trainings
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- www.laddersforleaders.org
Reset MentoringThe organization works with justice-involved youth, providing mentoring, life skills classes and weekly teen nights.
- Sample activities: helping at the Reset Resource Center, assisting with Christmas preparations, working fundraising events
- Donations accepted: food for events, household and office supplies, Amazon wish list items, gift cards, monetary gifts
- www.resetmentoring.org
STARRYThe organization aims to light the way to well-being through family counseling and family preservation services. Its mission to increase the number of Texas families connected and thriving is advanced through youth and human services, as well as educational offerings focused on economic and job security.
- Sample activities: building meal and snack kits, providing admin services
- Donations accepted: in-kind donations from list on website, stocks, monetary gifts
- 1200 W. 17th St., Georgetown
- www.starry.org
Williamson County Children’s Advocacy CenterThe advocacy center offers free services for children and families focused on child abuse prevention and intervention. Services include education and training, supporting the investigation of child abuse cases, and therapy.
- Sample activities: restocking the stuffed animal room, preparing for special events, entering data
- Donations accepted: new stuffed animals, blankets, toiletries, clothing, individually wrapped snacks, gift cards, monetary donations
- 1811 SE Inner Loop, Georgetown
- www.wilcocac.org
Housing and preservationHabitat for Humanity of Williamson County
The nonprofit provides affordable homes for families in need and operates ReStore, a public construction thrift store.
- Sample activities: constructing homes, painting, framing, installing appliances, landscaping, applying carpentry, building wheelchair ramps, stocking retail merchandise, helping in customer service
- Donations accepted: construction tools and materials, furniture, home decor, vehicles, boats, property, stocks, bonds, monetary gifts
- 2108 N. Austin Ave., Georgetown
- www.williamsonhabitat.org
Preservation GeorgetownThe group promotes and preserves Georgetown’s heritage through advocacy, education and community engagement.
- Sample activities: serving on the board, researching and writing, providing administrative and marketing support, serving as a docent, fundraising, recruiting new members
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- www.preservationgeorgetown.org
Medical careAgape Women’s Clinic
The faith-based nonprofit offers assistance to women facing unexpected pregnancies with ultrasounds and early pregnancy confirmation.
- Sample activities: cleaning, organizing and stocking the baby store, mentoring in parenting classes
- Donations accepted: baby items, monetary gifts
- 104 E. Main St., Round Rock; 1464 E. Whitestone Blvd., Ste. 15, Cedar Park
- www.agapewomensclinic.org
The Brooklynn Miller FoundationThe nonprofit supports individuals and families battling childhood cancer through personalized gifts and care kits.
- Sample activities: assisting with events
- Donations accepted: craft supplies, games, blankets, toys, stuffed animals, handmade goods, monetary gifts
- www.bmillerfoundation.org
Cheyanna’s Champions for ChildrenThe nonprofit supports children with rare and undiagnosed medical conditions. It serves the child’s family through financial assistance for medical expenses, well-being programs, peer support and experiences.
- Sample activities: creating handmade cards for children, making gifts and notes for parents, fundraising, mentorship
- Donations accepted: stocking stuffers from Amazon wish list, teddy bears, blank journals and pens, blankets, gift cards, monetary gifts
- 11701 Bee Caves Road, Ste. 200, Austin
- www.cc4c.org
We Are BloodThe blood supply organization serves more than 50 medical facilities and emergency medical services agencies across 10 counties in Central Texas.
- Sample activities: donating blood, transporting donations, assisting at blood drives and events, office support, community outreach
- Donations accepted: blood and platelet donations, monetary gifts
- 4300 N. Lamar Blvd., Austin
- www.weareblood.org
Senior supportAGE of Central Texas
Austin Groups for the Elderly helps older adults and caregivers thrive as they navigate the realities and opportunities of aging.
- Sample activities: providing care, assisting with programs
- Donations accepted: gently used medical equipment, monetary gifts
- 475 Round Rock West Drive, Ste. 120, Round Rock
- www.ageofcentraltx.org
Drive a Senior ATXThe nonprofit recently merged with Senior Access and Chariot to provide seniors with transportation.
- Sample activities: providing transportation to medical appointments and errands, providing simple home maintenance, assisting with technology
- Donations accepted: monetary gifts
- 2601 Exposition Blvd., Austin
- www.driveasenioratx.org
Faith in Action GeorgetownThe nonprofit provides free transportation services to assist Georgetown residents ages 65 and older in accessing medical appointments and errands, with opportunities for socialization.
- Sample activities: driving solo or group participants, conducting weekly phone calls
- Donations accepted: medical equipment, monetary gifts
- 2425 Williams Drive, Ste. 104, Georgetown
- www.faithinactiongt.org
Gentiva HospiceThe for-profit division accepts volunteers who can care for terminally ill patients, while the 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
A Gift of TimeThe organization provides support and educational resources for individuals with dementia as well as programming for family members.
- Sample activities: spending time with participants, providing support and companionship
- Donations accepted: food, restaurant gift cards, disposable cutlery, coffee, monetary gifts
- 1200 W. 17th St., Georgetown
- www.agiftoftimegeorgetown.org
