\t\t\t\t\t\t\tCheck out some local volunteer opportunities, from education foundations and food banks to parks and thrift shops.<\/p>\n
Animal services<\/p>\n
RED Arena<\/p>\n
The organization aims to empower individuals with disabilities with equine therapy. The team provides adaptive horseback riding lessons, physical and occupational therapy, educational programs, and vocational training.<\/p>\n
Sample activities: care for horses, clean the barn, side-walk in riding sessions, help in the gift shopDonations accepted: monetary donations, gift cards and auction items January-March2435 W. Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springswww.redarena.org<\/a>Education<\/p>\n Eanes Education Foundation<\/p>\n The nonprofit foundation helps fund educator positions not fully funded by the state of Texas.<\/p>\n Sample activities: teacher fund campus representatives, event volunteers, corporate sponsor liaisons, special education endowment advocate, auction team, social media ambassador, general office helpDonations accepted: monetary donations1101 S. Capital of Texas Hwy., Bldg. H, Ste. 200, Austinwww.eaneseducationfoundation.org<\/a>Lake Travis Education Foundation<\/p>\n The nonprofit foundation funds staff positions, student enrichment activities, classroom grants and scholarships for high school seniors.<\/p>\n Sample activities: Turkey Trot, load trucks for events, work check-in at fundraisers, write thank you letters, pack gift bags for teachersDonations accepted: monetary donations607 N. RM 620, Austinwww.lteducationfoundation.org<\/a>Environment<\/p>\n Austin Parks Foundation<\/p>\n The organization partners with the community to improve public parks, trails and green spaces through volunteers, advocacy and financial support.<\/p>\n Sample activities: mulching, litter cleanup, invasive species removalDonations accepted: monetary donations1023 Springdale Road, Austinwww.austinparks.org<\/a>Hill Country Conservancy<\/p>\n The nonprofit preserves natural resources through conservation, community collaboration and engagement to sustain the region.<\/p>\n Sample activities: monthly Violet Crown Trail cleanupsDonations accepted: monetary donations1301 S. MoPac, Ste. LL25, Austinwww.hillcountryconservancy.org<\/a>The Lake Travis Trail Coalition<\/p>\n The nonprofit organization supports the development and maintenance of a sustainable, multiuse trail network for hikers, runners and bikers in the Lake Travis area.<\/p>\n Sample activities: clearing trails, cutting back branches, digging new trail segmentsDonations accepted: monetary and trail-related equipmentwww.laketravistrails.org<\/a>Lakeway Friends of the Parks<\/p>\n The organization helps maintain Lakeway\u2019s parks and trails.<\/p>\n Sample activities: volunteer work days monthly September-May with trail work, gardening, project removing and moreDonations accepted: monetary donationswww.lakewayfop.org<\/a>Human services<\/p>\n CASA of Travis County<\/p>\n Volunteers advocate for children who\u2019ve experienced abuse or neglect in Travis County.<\/p>\n Sample activities: serving as a court-appointed special advocate assigned to child and familyDonations accepted: monetary donations8303 N. MoPac, Ste. A100, Austinwww.casatravis.org<\/a>Central Texas Food Bank<\/p>\n The organization is a hunger-relief nonprofit whose mission is to provide immediate and equitable access to food for individuals throughout its 21-county service area.<\/p>\n Sample activities: preparing after-school meals for kids, sorting products, harvesting produce, assisting mobile pantry distributionsDonations accepted: monetary donations and food donations6500 Metropolis Drive, Austinwww.centraltexasfoodbank.org<\/a>Ladies of Charity<\/p>\n Members and volunteers provide over 40,000 hours annually to the Lake Travis Thrift Shop. Proceeds from the thrift shop support over 45 charity organizations through in-kind donations and financial contributions in the Lake Travis community and beyond.<\/p>\n Sample activities: pricer, donation sorter, retail floor assistantsDonations accepted: gently used items in good condition for resale such as clothing, shoes, accessories, toys, books, DVDs, CDs, tools, electronics, small kitchen appliances, housewares, linens, musical instruments, sporting goods and antiques.440 Medical Parkway, Lakewaywww.laketravisthriftshop.com<\/a>Lake Travis Youth Association<\/p>\n The nonprofit provides youth sports programs including baseball, softball, soccer, basketball, football, cheer and lacrosse for children from kindergarten through sixth grade.<\/p>\n Sample activities: serving as head coaches, assistant coaches, team parent managers, and volunteering on parent or sport boards, or at special eventsDonations accepted: monetary gifts, in-kind donations of goods or services, and sponsorships2101 Lakeway Blvd., Ste. 115, Lakewaywww.ltya.org<\/a>Mobile Loaves & Fishes<\/p>\n The Christian social outreach ministry serves the homeless community through three core programs that provide food, clothing, hygiene products, affordable housing and more.<\/p>\n Samples activities: art projects, food distribution, gardening, home preparationDonations accepted: monetary donations, Amazon wishlist items9301 Hog Eye Road, Ste. 950, Austinwww.mlf.org<\/a>Partners in Hope-Texas<\/p>\n The faith-based ministry provides one-year contracts for clients to help Lake Travis, Spicewood and Cedar Park individuals who are isolated and without support networks.<\/p>\n