April is Volunteer Month, a perfect time to give back to the Austin community! From food banks to animal shelters and environmental efforts, there are plenty of ways to get involved. Check out these local volunteer opportunities!
Mobile Loaves & Fishes
Delivers food, clothing, hygiene products, and other life-sustaining items
Meals on Wheels
Seeks to nourish and enrich the lives of the homebound and other people in need through programs that promote dignity and independent living
Central Texas Food Bank
Nourishes hungry people and leads the community in the fight against
Sunday Lunchbox
Local non-profit dedicated to ending food injustice in the Austin area
Hungry Souls
Provides an opportunity for food-insecure children in the greater Austin area to have the nutrition necessary to succeed, thrive, and break the cycle of poverty
Hope Food Pantry
Give struggling families in the Austin community free groceries to help feed their loved ones
Austin Angels
Walks alongside children in the foster care system, as well as their caretakers, by offering consistent support through intentional giving, relationship building, and mentorship
Austin Allies
Organizes volunteer activities and gives opportunities for children and their families
Hope Alliance
Provides free and confidential services for victims of family and sexual violence
SAFE
Provides advocacy and crisis intervention for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse
Special Olympics Texas
Provides year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities
STARRY
Facilitates counseling, family support, foster care, and adoption
YMCA of Austin
Their current volunteer opportunities are in youth sports, offering a chance to motivate young people to build the character strengths, skills, and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health, smart life choices, and the pursuit of higher education and goals.
Austin Partners in Education
Improves student college and career readiness and expands STEM opportunities through community engagement
Austin Voices for Education & Youth
Mobilizes the community to improve public education and expand opportunities for students and families
Caritas of Austin
An organization aiming to prevent and end homelessness in Austin
Community First! Village
Provides permanent housing for the chronically homeless
Foundation for the Homeless
Works with local families to build solid support structures
Front Steps
Provides temporary and permanent shelter for the homeless
LifeWorks Austin
Connects those in need with housing opportunities, jobs, counseling, and medical help
Trinity Center
Supports the homeless by providing clothing, ministry, healthcare, and more
Austin Pets Alive!
Pioneers innovative lifesaving programs designed to save the animals most at risk of euthanasia
Austin Animal Center
Open-intake facility where lost and surrendered animals from all of Travis County in need of shelter are accepted
Central Texas SPCA
Rescues abandoned and homeless dogs and cats at risk of euthanasia and provides them with a unique home-like shelter
Austin Humane Society
Offers comprehensive, humane, life-saving animal services, transforming the lives of animals and those who love them
Austin Wildlife Rescue
Rescues and rehabilitates wildlife in Central Texas
Lifelong Friends Pet Adoptions
An independently owned, no-kill shelter in Lago Vista
Emancipet
Offers low-cost spay and neuter services and veterinary care
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Giving back makes Austin a better place for all. Find a cause that speaks to you and get involved this Volunteer Month! At Moreland Properties, we’re proud to support a community that cares. Click here for more volunteer opportunities.
