Education & literacy
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Austin Public LibrarySupports library programs, literacy, events, and community learning.
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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.
Youth & foster care
Teaching & tutoring volunteers
Breakthrough Central TexasTutoring, academic coaching, college application support, events, and projects for first-generation students.
Youth & foster care
Teaching & tutoring volunteers
Communities In Schools of Central TexasSchool-based mentoring, tutoring, campus support, and student enrichment.
Youth & foster care
Teaching & tutoring volunteers
Austin Partners in EducationClassroom coaching, mentoring, and academic support in Austin ISD schools.
Youth & foster care
Share books & encourage young readers
BookSpringBook sorting, literacy programs, family events, and distributing books to children.
Youth & foster care
Help girls explore science & technology
GirlstartSTEM education, camps, conferences, and event support for girls.
Youth & foster care
Teaching & tutoring volunteers
Austin Bat CaveCreative-writing tutoring, workshops, camps, and school programming for young people.
Youth & foster care
Teaching & tutoring volunteers
Creative ActionArts-based youth learning through classroom assistance, after-school support, and events.
Youth & foster care
Teaching & tutoring volunteers
Education ConnectionThirty-minute weekly one-to-one reading support for elementary students.
Youth & foster care
Mentor girls or contribute creative projects
Girls Empowerment NetworkSupport weekly school-based Radiant G Circle sessions. Explore at-home friendship bracelets or career-advice videos.
Education & literacy
Help families learn in classrooms or online
Todos Juntos Learning CenterPractice conversational English with adults through Zoom. Help young children with play, reading, and language skills. Support registration, events, or communications.
Program listings link to each organization’s current signup process. Shift dates and availability can change. How we check listings