Find your way to help Austin.

Support Austin libraries & literacy

Austin Public Library

Supports library programs, literacy, events, and community learning.

Explore City of Austin volunteer programs

City of Austin Volunteer Portal

Umbrella source for City boards, libraries, arts, environmental, public-safety, and service programs.

Serve on a City board or commission

City Boards and Commissions

Resident advisory service on City policy and programs.

Support community arts programs

Dougherty Arts Center

City arts education and cultural programming; program and event support.

Prepare for public health emergencies

Austin–Travis County Medical Reserve Corps

Trained medical and nonmedical volunteers supporting public-health preparedness and response.

Ask about current ways to help

Austin Police Victim Services

Contact the organization to ask whether there is a current volunteer role that matches your interests and experience.

Contact to confirm opportunities

Help your neighborhood reduce waste

Zero Waste Block Leaders

Neighborhood education and waste-reduction advocacy.

Adopt a drain & protect Austin waterways

Adopt a Storm Drain

Residents monitor and clear drains to reduce flooding and protect waterways.

Join distribution shifts & community service days

United Way for Greater Austin

Join recurring diaper or food pantry distributions. Explore service days or arrange workplace volunteering.

Share business expertise with entrepreneurs

BiGAUSTIN

Explore volunteer instruction or business mentoring.

Volunteer as a family or with other teens

Generation SERVE

Choose family service projects or teen activities. Adults can explore activity leadership and other support roles.