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Interested in giving back to the New Braunfels community? Check out these local nonprofits to volunteer with.
This list is not comprehensive.
New Braunfels Christian Ministries - Volunteers in Medicine
This organization provides quality medical, dental and mental healthcare at no charge to local uninsured adults.
Sample volunteer activities: Use your medical or dental training to provide quality care onsite, welcome patients into your private practice, work at the front desk
Donations accepted: monetary and select in-kind donations; call 830-632-5131 to ask about a specific donation
1239 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
New Braunfels Christian Ministries - Kids Club
This organization provides an after-school program where school-recommended elementary students grow academically, expand life skills and develop character through meaningful relationships with caring adults.
Sample volunteer activities: Read with a child, work in the kitchen, receptionist, deliver meals
Donations accepted: monetary and select in-kind donations; call 830-626-7762 to ask about a specific donation
169 S. Hickory Ave., New Braunfels
Pink Warrior Advocates
The nonprofit supports breast cancer warriors in 21 counties surrounding Comal County. Pink Warrior Advocates offers financial support to cancer warriors by paying some of their living expenses while going through treatment as well as emotional support through in-person meetups and support groups.
Sample volunteer activities: annual May gala, spring golf tournament, Red Dress Run, care packages, tabling at events in the community
Donations accepted: monetary
6500 Hwy. 46 W., Ste. 402, New Braunfels
United Way of Comal and Guadalupe Counties
This nonprofit supports local charities by providing financial support, training, collaboration and coordinated crisis response for those in need.
Donations accepted: cash, silent and live auction items, legacy giving through estates and wills
Sample volunteer activities: Fundraising
468 S. Seguin Ave. Ste. 403, New Braunfels
Crisis Center of Comal County
This nonprofit provides safety, advocacy and support for individuals and families impacted by domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse and other crises.
Donations accepted: clothing, small appliances, baby items, household essentials, gift cards, hygiene products
Sample volunteer activities: scanning and organizing documents, data entry, preparing mailings, handwriting thank-you notes, assisting with donor acknowledgments, photography, graphic design
655 Landa St., New Braunfels
Comal County Habitat ReStore
This nonprofit helps fund the cost of building homes for Habitat for Humanity through the sales of donated and new home good items.
Donations accepted: gently used furniture, appliances, building supplies, home decor
Sample volunteer activities: help process donations, clean the store, load purchases for customers, unload drop-off donations, merchandise donated items on the sales floor, work on store projects.
1269 Industrial Drive, New Braunfels
NB Housing Partners
This nonprofit supports individuals and families experiencing a housing insecurity or homelessness. NB Housing Partners also provides financial assistance and financial literacy guidance for individuals at risk of eviction.
Donations accepted: canned goods, coffee creamer, breakfast bars, pasta noodles, bags of rice, packets of artificial sweetener, chicken or vegetable broth
Sample volunteer activities: gardening, minor facility repairs, bringing or serving meals, leading games or activities, bicycle repairs, administrative support
4120 Loop 337, New Braunfels
Comal County Senior Citizens Foundation
The nonprofit provides comprehensive resources for older adults in the community, such as Meals on Wheels and fellowship.
Sample volunteer activities: Meals on Wheels drivers, receptionist, fundraising, special events, board of directors, lunch servers, shuttle bus driver, yard work, maintenance and home repair
Donations accepted: monetary, legacy gifts, endowments, memorial and tribute gifts and event or program sponsorships.
710 Landa St., New Braunfels
Project 10:27, Inc.
This nonprofit helps connect volunteers with homebound and older adults to help combat loneliness and social isolation.
Sample volunteer activities: conversation, music, activities, fellowship and practical support
Donations accepted: monetary
20540 Hwy. 46 W., Ste. 115, Spring Branch
Connections Individual and Family Services
This nonprofit provides emergency and transitional living services to youth and young adults in foster care and safe shelter to runaway and homeless youth. Connections also offers free counseling to school-aged youth, low-cost counseling to all ages and in-school educational programs that promote healthy, positive lifestyles.
Sample volunteer activities: event volunteers, providing a meal, administrative support, life skills or career presentations
Donations accepted: monetary, kid- and teen-friendly snacks, art supplies and sensory toys, Christmas wish list items
1414 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
Room Redux
This organization creates healing spaces for children who have faced abuse by providing room transformations. Each room is designed specifically for the child, incorporating their interests, personality and needs.
Sample volunteer activities: painting or putting together furniture, serving on the events team, refurbishing used furniture, providing administrative support
Donations accepted: monetary, gently used furniture, decorations, dining or store gift cards
P.O. Box 312484, New Braunfels
Communities In Schools of South Central Texas
The nonprofit connects students and families with vital resources to help them overcome barriers to success. Services include food, clothing, basic necessities, mental health counseling, academic assistance, mentoring, and crisis intervention—ensuring students have the support they need to stay in school and achieve in life.
Sample volunteer activities: reading buddy, mentoring, thrift store volunteer
Donations accepted: monetary and in-kind
430 W. Mill St., Ste. 100, New Braunfels
CASA of Central Texas
This nonprofit advocates for youth in the child welfare system through training volunteers dedicated to ensuring children’s needs are met, and their voices lifted.
Donations accepted: Monetary, event sponsorships and auction donations, gift cards for volunteer appreciation, in-kind goods for agency needs
Sample volunteer activities: Become a Court Appointed Special Advocate, serve on the advisory council, engage with the CASACenTex Young Professionals, fundraise
1308 E. Common St., Ste. 205, New Braunfels
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas — Comal & Guadalupe Branch
This nonprofit helps children reach their potential and build brighter futures through one-to-one mentorship.
Sample volunteer activities: community-based, workplace and school-based mentoring
Donations accepted: monetary
10843 Gulfdale St., San Antonio
1HOPE for Kids: New Braunfels Foster Closet
The New Braunfels Foster Closet is a ministry of 1HOPE for Kids that provides support for children in their care. Foster families have the ability to shop for items needed for the children in their care at no cost.
Sample volunteer activities: Sort and put away donations, assist with organizing items.
Donations accepted: diapers, car seats (new in box), baby formula, cribs,
new/gently used clothing sizes birth to teens, packaged socks/underwear, toys, toiletries, luggage, monetary contributions.
1265 Industrial Drive, Ste. E, New Braunfels
New Braunfels Food Bank
Serving about 8,000 individuals each month, this food pantry provides groceries and produce to those in need while conducting community outreach, education and more.
Sample volunteer activities: food packing, sorting, garden work, community pantry
Donations accepted: monetary, canned food, dried goods, tuna, cereal, peanut butter
1620 S. Seguin Ave., New Braunfels
Humane Society of the New Braunfels Area
This organization provides shelter and care for stray, surrendered or lost animals in New Braunfels and Comal County.
Donations accepted: monetary, cleaning supplies like bleach, dish soap, laundry detergent, hand soap and paper towels and pet supplies like treats and toys as well as gently used linens
Sample volunteer activities: event and outreach, doggy playgroup, dog walkers, cat cuddlers
3353 Morningside Dr., New Braunfels
Comal Trails Alliance
This nonprofit builds, maintains and advocates for natural surface trails in Comal County, with the goal of connecting communities and providing opportunities for education, health, preservation and enjoyment of the natural environment. This also includes advocating for protected bike lanes and pedestrian improvements.
Sample volunteer activities: trail buildingth tools provided, training workshops, monthly planning/organizational meetings
Donations accepted: monetary
P.O. Box 312062, New Braunfels
Comal Conservation
This nonprofit aims to bring the community together to safeguard land, water and wildlife in Comal County.
Sample volunteer activities: outreach events, community programs, live music socials, volunteers for the organization’s annual Hill Country Music Jam
Donations: cash, in-kind
801 W. San Antonio St., New Braunfels
Headwaters at the Comal
This nonprofit organization aims to strengthen the relationship between the community and nature by showcasing the significance of the Comal Springs.
Sample volunteer activities: native tree care, invasive species management, path and swale Maintenance, native seed collection, site Restoration, birding, composting, youth education
Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind donations, native plants, conservation/water/native plant themed books
333 E. Klingemann St., New Braunfels
