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.
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CASA of Travis County
Youth & foster care
Mentoring & youth support volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central TexasMatches adult mentors with children and teens for sustained one-to-one relationships.
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
Mentoring & youth support volunteers
LatinitasMedia and technology education; instructors, mentors, speakers, and event volunteers for girls and teens.
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
Become an outdoor mentor
Explore AustinLong-term outdoor mentoring for middle- and high-school youth.
Youth & foster care
Teaching & tutoring volunteers
Education ConnectionThirty-minute weekly one-to-one reading support for elementary students.
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