Help make our community a better place to live by volunteering. These volunteer opportunities are sponsored by the City of Austin and support City services and programs, and Austin's quality of life.
Leadership
- Volunteer on a City Board or Commission.
- Citizen Participation at Council Meetings
Service
- Volunteer with the Austin Public Library.
- Volunteer to review grant applications.
- Participate in an Austin Parks and Recreation volunteer program.
- Volunteer to greet visitors at the Austin Bergstrom International Airport.
- Volunteer with the Austin Animal Center.
- Volunteer with the Dougherty Arts Center.
Environmental
- Mark storm drains to protect water quality in our creeks and Lady Bird Lake.
- Donate to Austin's Clean Air Force.
- Are you a recycle champion? Become a Zero Waste Block Leader!
- Adopt-a-Creek to improve water quality and restore habitat.
- Adopt A Storm Drain to protect our water quality and minimize flooding.
- Register for an activity or sign up to volunteer on Austin's beautiful wildlands.
- Volunteer to Clean Lady Bird Lake bi-monthly.
- Volunteer on ecological restoration projects with the Trail Conservancy.
- Find out about volunteer events with the Watershed Protection Department.
Public Safety
- Ride along with an Austin police officer.
- Find opportunities with the Office of the Community Liaison.
- Join the Citizens Police Academy.
- Volunteer with or donate to Blue Santa.
- Make a difference with the Victim Services Volunteer program.
- Donate to Amigos en Azul.
- Participate in National Night Out.
- Be a Volunteer in Police Service (VIPS)
- Start a Neighborhood Watch
GivePulse
You can also browse GivePulse.com for volunteer opportunities with lots of Central Texas agencies. Our volunteer portal on Givepulse is a great way to review and sign up for upcoming opportunities. Peruse opportunities below or visit the full Givepulse portal here.