Parks & environment
Park cleanups & community workdays
Austin Parks FoundationJoin park workdays, help restore natural areas, or train to lead community stewardship projects.
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Food security
Sort food & support distributions
Central Texas Food BankSort donated food, help distribute groceries, or explore kitchen, garden, and event assignments.
Animals
Care for shelter animals
Austin Humane SocietyWalk dogs, socialize cats, help with laundry, support events, or explore pet photography and adoption support.
Mental health
Mental health education & outreach
NAMI Central TexasEducation teachers, support-group facilitators, outreach, advocacy, and events.
Older adults
Deliver meals & a friendly hello
Meals on Wheels Central TexasMeal delivery, friendly visits, pet support, home repair, pantry work, and office roles.
Education & literacy
Support Austin libraries & literacy
Austin Public LibrarySupports library programs, literacy, events, and community learning.
Youth & foster care
Advocate for a child in foster care
CASA of Travis CountyTrains court-appointed advocates to speak for children in the foster-care system.
Food security
Meals, pantry & housing support
Caritas of AustinMeals, pantry support, direct service, employment help, and housing-stability programs.
Parks & environment
Plant trees with your neighbors
TreeFolksPlants and cares for Central Texas trees through community planting and restoration events.
Parks & environment
Sort supplies & support creative reuse
Austin Creative ReuseSort and package donated supplies, measure fabric, or prepare education materials for reuse.
LGBTQIA+
Support LGBTQIA+ young people
Out YouthYouth programs, events, resource support, and community work for LGBTQIA+ young people.
Housing & homelessness
Build homes & support the ReStore
Austin Habitat for HumanityHome construction, repairs, ReStore support, neighborhood work, and office/event service.
Program listings link to each organization’s current signup process. Shift dates and availability can change. How we check listings