Give the Gift of Time
ABC of Southwest Texas relies on the dedicated support of volunteers to help us serve families in need. We have a variety of opportunities for individuals and groups to contribute their time and skills. Curious what you'll get out of it?
Who can be a volunteer?
- 11 through 13-year-olds when accompanied by an adult
- Volunteers 14 years and older can volunteer independently
- Upstanding community members
WAYS TO VOLUNTEER
One-Time & Episodic
10 hours or less
New experience before committing
Help with fun family-centered events
Provide program support for weekly prep opportunities
To get started, click the button below and register for any public volunteer shifts.
Long-Term Volunteer
10+ hours
Take your volunteer and community action to the next level
Become official and enjoy all benefits and meaningful experiences
Get connected with a member of community engagement and elevate your volunteer experience
Group Volunteers
Groups of 5+
Make a big impact
For schools, organizations, businesses, churches, etc.
Specialized opportunities to help support the community as a team
See eligibility by clicking "Learn More"
Required to reach out to the director of community engagement
ABC of Southwest Texas
Volunteer Benefits
All our volunteers can expect:
- Professional and personal development
- Meaningful experience to give back
- Opportunities to explore career options
Our long-term volunteers can enjoy:
- Volunteer Appreciation Events
- Recommendation Letters and Network Connections
- Priority Applications for Internships
- ABC Swag
Long-Term Volunteer
Fill out the brief volunteer interest form on GivePulse and schedule a 15-minute virtual introduction meeting with a member of our community engagement team to help match you with the right opportunities.
Want to elevate your experience? Join a team! Each team will have access to specialized opportunities once training and background checks are completed.
Possible teams include:
- Childcare - providing fun and safe childcare while their caregivers enjoy classes and other events
- Outreach - Share the news of ABC with families at community events.
- Gratitude - Call and write to our generous supporters and thank them for their impact
- Event Planning - Create memorable events for our families from Boo Bash to our Client Holiday Party
- Data Support - Ensure our decisions are data driven and collect surveys from recently served families.
- Gardening - Maintain the beauty of our lawns and grief garden to create a welcoming environment for all
Group Volunteers
Want to make a big impact with a team? We offer volunteer group opportunities! Join us for our events and large projects to make a difference as a team.
Who can schedule a group opportunity?
- Groups of 5 and larger
- Schools, organizations, businesses, churches, etc.
- One adult for every 5 volunteers 11 to 13 years of age
How to Schedule:
- Must be scheduled minimum of 3 weeks in advance
- Reach out to Percy De La Luna at pdeluna@abcsa.org to set up a planning meeting
- Meetings will finalize logistics on date, times, project needs, etc.
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Have questions? Contact us to learn more or simply discuss different volunteer opportunities.
Looking for the next step in your career? Check out our internships to learn about positions and service-learning opportunities!
Connect With Us
Community Engagement
210-227-0170
pdeluna@abcsa.org
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