For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Animal services
Heart of Texas SPCA
The no-kill shelter provides boarding, general veterinarian services, microchipping and more to pets without homes. They also have an adoption and educational program for residents.
- Sample volunteer activities: kennel maintenance, dog walking, group activities, fostering
- Donations accepted: monetary, pet food, cleaning supplies, dog toys, rawhides
- 28730 I-10 W., Fair Oaks Ranch
- www.animalfriends4ever.org/home
Providing support to those with special needs and other conditions, this Hill Country ranch uses equine or horse therapy with certified instructors and therapists in a comforting and educational environment.
- Sample volunteer activities: general chores, side walker for lessons, horse care and handling
- Donations accepted: monetary, experienced horses
- 28710 Boerne Stage Road, Boerne
- www.opentrailranch.org
This wildlife sanctuary cares for injured, orphaned and displaced wildlife, from mammals to birds, while educating the public on the region’s ecology and importance of preservation.
- Sample volunteer activities: general maintenance, animal transport, making food for animals, feeding
- Donations accepted: monetary, towels, blankets, cleaning supplies, dog/cat crates, Purina pet food
- P.O. Box 369, Kendalia
- www.wildlife-rescue.org
This environmental nonprofit promotes conservation of nature through education, stewardship, and community connections throughout both of their campuses in the Hill Country.
- Sample volunteer activities: education, workshops, trail maintenance, gardening
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 40 City Park Road, Boerne
- www.cibolo.org
The Kuhlmann-King Historical Complex
By preserving the local artifacts and stories of Boerne, this historical society and museum hopes to educate and increase appreciation for the town’s rich past in the Hill Country.
- Sample volunteer activities: history education, museum tours
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 402 E Blanco Road, Boerne
- www.bahpsboerne.org
Boerne’s public library brings the community together with events, books, media, education and more.
- Sample activities: library organization, book sales, activities
- Donations accepted: monetary, used books, CDs, magazines
- 451 N. Main St., Bldg. 100, Boerne
- www.ci.boerne.tx.us/2295/library
The county elections board helps to ensure the integrity and administering of all local elections in the area.
- Sample volunteer activities: poll worker
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 221 Fawn Valley Drive, Ste. 100, Boerne
- www.kendallcountytx.gov/211/elections
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Texas Hill Country
This nonprofit organization helps to provide underserved children with mentors who lead them through life choices, education, friendships and more.
- Sample volunteer activities: mentoring and tutoring younger children
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 10843 Gulfdale, San Antonio
- www.bigmentor.org/texas-hill-country
Serving Kendall County and surrounding areas in the region, this ministry helps with disaster relief, conducts food drives and provides faith-based events and classes to the community.
- Sample volunteer activities: food packing, mentoring, administrative duties, warehouse operation, clothing drives
- Donations accepted: monetary, hygiene products, canned food, in-date groceries, frozen meat
- 38 Cascade Caverns Road, Boerne
- www.hillcountrydailybread.org
This organization helps to provide food assistance and meals to the community, offering a free dinner every Wednesday and food drives weekly.
- Sample volunteer activities: pantry upkeep, unloading food from trucks, serving and cooking meals
- Donations accepted: monetary, canned food items
- 318 High St., Comfort
- www.comforttablepantry.org
This group focuses on the preservation, promotion and support of the arts, artists and more across 19 counties located within the Hill Country, including Boerne.
- Sample volunteer activities: helping with various local events
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 102 City Park Road, Boerne
- www.hccarts.org
