Learn more about these volunteer opportunities and nonprofit organizations serving North San Antonio and the surrounding areas.
For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Human services
Down Syndrome Association of South Texas
The organization provides lifelong assistance to individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Sample activities: an annual walk and stroll, family fun day, parent 2 parent mentors, Zumba, teen social, sibling support, club night and adult continuing education
This faith-based nonprofit helps to provide health care, education, homelessness support, senior citizen support and child care to low-income families in the city.
This organization works to support American military families by providing relief and recurring family support programs and services to help those experiencing short-term difficulties.
Sample activities: financial assistance programs, provide permanent homes for veterans and transitional housing
Donations accepted: monetary, charitable donations and volunteer programs
•Address: 17319 San Pedro Ave. Ste. 505, San Antonio
Serving San Antonio 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.
This citywide organization helps with anti-hunger and anti-poverty programming across 29 counties in Southwest Texas, providing for individuals and families in need.
Sample volunteer activities: put together food boxes or produce bags for distribution, make meals, work on a farm
Donations accepted: monetary, food donations, personal hygiene products
Military Warriors Support Foundation provides wounded combat veterans with the chance to own mortgage-free homes. (Courtesy Military Warriors Support Foundation)
Empower children
Big Brothers Big Sisters of South Texas
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
This organization works to grant wishes of children with severe illnesses.
Sample activities: events, such as WISH San Antonio and Wishes Under the Stars San Antonio, Dare to Be a Superhero 5K & Kid’s Run, Maywalk Christmas Light Display
With a vision of preparing every child in South Texas to be at reading level by the time they enter third grade, volunteers tutor children who struggle with basic reading and comprehension skills.
Sample activities: Reading Buddy Program, where volunteers are trained to tutor children in over 70 elementary schools
Endeavors supports military veterans through a variety of programs. (Courtesy Endeavors)
Help animals
Cibolo Center for Conservation
This environmental nonprofit promotes conservation of nature through education, stewardship, and community connections throughout both of its campuses in the Hill Country.
This veteran support organization matches at-risk shelter pets from the San Antonio municipal shelter with those that have served the country who are in need.
This wildlife sanctuary and rescue service cares for injured, orphaned and displaced urban wildlife, from mammals to birds, serving all of Central Texas and beyond.
Sample volunteer activities: general maintenance, animal transport, making food for animals, feeding
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
