A Glimmer of Hope Foundation - Austin

Volunteer list

About Us

One of A Glimmer of Hope Austin's primary goals is to "build a bridge across IH-35." It has set its sights on engaging people from all over the city to help make a difference in the lives of at-risk youth and seniors in economically disadvantaged neighborhoods.

It does this is by promising every penny you donate will reach its carefully chosen partners and by offering you the opportunity to contribute your time and talent as a volunteer.

If you are interested in volunteering through A Glimmer of Hope, please follow these simple steps:

1. Visit Our Projects page to identify a program that you would like to help.

2. Contact the program's organizer (from the list below) and make arrangements with them.

Thank you for your support and good luck with your efforts.

Organization	Contact	Phone #	Website	Opportunities	Requirements
Accion Texas	Janie Hernandez	210.226.3664	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed to help with marketing: sending out flyers, cards, making phone calls, etc. For more information, contact: jhernandez@acciontexas.org
American Youth Works	Anna Day	512.236.6125	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed for the mentoring and tutoring program. These volunteers must commit to a certain number of hours each week. Other volunteer opportunities with less time commitment include clerical work, database entry, filing, and event volunteering opportunities. These jobs are performed "as-needed" and do not require regular commitment.	All volunteers must undergo a background check; for the mentoring and tutoring program, volunteers should be college age; all other work accepts any age volunteers
Any Baby Can	Megan Hartman	512.334.4452	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed to help with special events, Saturday Learning Centers, and Family Literacy programs. After submitting the required components of the volunteer applications, opportunities are available for as much or as little time commitment as is desired.	All volunteers must submit an application, undergo a background check, and sign a confidentiality agreement.
Arc of the Capital Area	Genessee Klemm	512.476.7044 ext. 204	Volunteer Now	Volunteers needed to help with childcare, arts and music programs, academic coaching, and special events. More detailed information can be found on the website.	All volunteers must submit an application and undergo a background check. Additionally, many volunteer positions require attendance at a training/orientation session
Austin Area Interreligious Ministries	Simone Talma	512.386.9145	Volunteer Now	For more information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the AAIM volunteer page.
Austin Children's Museum	Michael Nellis	512.472.2499	Volunteer Now	Currently all volunteer opportunities are full. If interested in volunteering in the fall, the next orientation will be during the first week of August. Interested parties should email volunteer@austin.kid.org; volunteer in subject line; contact information in the body of the email
Austin Children's Shelter	Gena VanOsselaer	512.499.0090	Volunteer Now	For more information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the ACS volunteer page.
Austin Cipher Hip-Hop	Shannon Sandrea	512.917.2741	Volunteer Now
Austin Partners in Education	Tam Vu	512.637.0972	Volunteer Now	APE is looking for 850 classroom coaches and mentors. Volunteers in this capacity would be expected to commit to working an hour a week for 24 weeks over the course of the 10 month school year. They will be expected to come at a regular time and either eat lunch with a student or spend an hour in the classroom with a group of three students. Additionally, volunteers are needed to serve as general help at schools.	All volunteers will undergo a background check. Other requirements include strong comfort with specific subject matter - reading, pre-algebra, computer technology, college test prep, etc. - depending upon the area in which they choose to volunteer. APE also has programs in Spanish which require the help of bilingual volunteers.
Badgerdog Literary Publishing	Melanie Moore	512.538.1305	Volunteer Now	Badgerdog accepts a few volunteers. Most of the opportunities are for office work. Also looking for business and literary interns. For more details, email: info@badgerdog.org	Creative writing editing interns need to be graduate students. Business interns could be both graduate or undergraduate business majors.
Big Brothers/ Big Sisters	Chelsea Woodhead	512.807.3637	Volunteer Now	One time opportunities: Hobie Day - help with setup, cleanup, food service, supervision; Holiday Party - help collecting toys and supervising the party; Bowl for Kids Sake - assist with the fundraiser. Volunteer Opportunities also available in the traditional Big Brothers/Big Sisters mentoring positions.
Bookspring - Reach Out and Read (formerly RIF)	Junie Parish	512.472.1791	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed to staff Bookspring's programs: Reading is Fundamental and Reach out and Read. Needed to distribute books at elementary schools, read to classes, work with teen mothers in high schools to establish the basics of reading to children, take books to clinics for waiting rooms. Also needed for family fun nights to facilitate literacy games, serve dinner, and distribute books.	All volunteers must be 18 or older and complete a volunteer application and undergo a background check. If younger than 18, must be accompanied by a parent. More information can be found on the website.
Boys & Girls Club of the Capital Area	Brian Beaulieu	512.431.2603		Boys and Girls Club is always looking for volunteers and the wide variety of jobs allows for as much or as little time commitment as you need. Volunteers can help as mentors, classroom helpers, program leaders, extra supervision on field trips and a variety of other positions. For more information, call Brian Beaulieu, the volunteer coordinator.	All potential volunteers must undergo a background check. Additionally, everybody who volunteers must attend an orientation, which is usually held on the second Wednesday of every month.
Breakthrough			Volunteer Now	For more information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the Breakthrough volunteer page.
Camp Fire	Jessica Wilson	512.349.2111	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed to serve as organizers, office and teaching assistants, guest speakers, nature guides, and much, much more. For more information, contact Jessica Wilson who can provide a full list of volunteer needs/requirements	Requirements vary according to position. For specifics, contact Jessica Wilson.
Capitol Area Food Bank of Texas	Rene Carlin	512.684.2140	Volunteer Now	The capital area food bank has many opportunitites to volunteer in a variety of capacities regardless of the age and time commitment available. For more information and to see a full list of volunteer opportunities, visit their website.	Requirements vary according to the job being performed. To find out more, visit the website.
CASA Travis County	Melia Graber	512.459.2272	Volunteer Now	Volunteers for CASA act "in best interest of child" serving as their advocates during difficult domestic and legal proceedings. There are open houses several times a month for those interested in getting involved. If interested in volunteering, email melia graber at melia.graber@casatravis.org	General requirements: must be 21 years old; must be able to commit for one year; typically spend 15-20 hours a month on a case; must undergo a background check
Catholic Charities of Central TX	Mark Sliter-Hayes	512.873.7771	Volunteer Now	For more information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the Catholic Charities website.
Central Texas Tennis Association	Sarah Pernell	512.466-6545	Volunteer Now	Information on volunteering can be found at the CTTA website. Volunteers can help in a variety of capacities from helping with tennis lessons, to community service, to administration and organization.	Volunteers must submit the application found on the CTTA website. Must love kids, have patience, and be willing to adapt to ever-changing and surprising situations.
Choosing How I live Life (C.H.I.L.L)	Lori Wilson	512.385.4799		C.H.I.L.L. can use volunteers who are willing to help in the education of adolescents with regard to substance abuse. Volunteers make presentations about life-skills and speak to the process of overcoming substance abuse.	Those interested in helping with the education of C.H.I.L.L. participants undergo an interview process to gage their level of education and experience with the subject matter to be addressed.
College Forward	Emily Steinberg	512.452.4800	Volunteer Now	College Forward always has need of volunteers in many different capacities. Those interested should visit the website for specific opportunities.	While there are many jobs that require the experience and knowledge of those over 18, College Forward also has plenty of opportunities for those who are younger than 18 and want to volunteer with the organization.
Communities in Schools	Alicia Rainwater	512.464.9767	Volunteer Now	Always in need of volunteers who are interested in providing individual student support as mentors or tutors (elementary, middle, high school); After school programs - in public housing and on-campus; Need help in ESL or GED classes or early childhood education; PEBBLE Project - people help out with child abuse prevention presentations in elementary classrooms	Requirements vary dependent upon roles. Some have weekly commitments with applications, interviews, and training. Most roles do require volunteers to be 18 or older.
Entrepreneur's Foundation - Austin Idea Network			Volunteer Now	For more information on volunteer opportunities with the Austin Idea Network, please visit their volunteer page.
Family Eldercare	Pat Anthony	512.483-3569	Volunteer Now	Family Eldercare has an on-going need for volunteers to work as Bill Payer and Guardian Advocate Volunteers to support dignity, independence, and quality of life for their disabled adult and elderly clients.This can be done in 2-4 hours per month. No experience needed, training will be provided.
GEN Austin -Girls Empowerment Network	Christine Carlucci	512.841.4040	Volunteer Now	Two main volunteer needs: 1) during the school year "Club GEN mentors" are needed to make a commitment of 1 1/2 hours a week. 2) Girls Now Conference in November needs volunteers for two Saturdays. Also option for administrative support as needed. For more information, please see the website.	All volunteers must undergo training, which are offerred every 2nd Tuesday at 12 and every 4th Wednesday at 4. Age requirements vary dependant upon the job. Those wishing to serve as mentors must undergo a background check.
Girl Scouts Lone Star Council	Heather Givens	512.453.7391	Volunteer Now	Volunteers needed in many capacities. Continual commitment positions such as troop leaders are available. Many volunteers are also needed for more episodic work that comes on an as needed basis. Additionally, volunteers are always needed around the office and to staff events.For more information contact Heather Givens at heatherg@gsctx.org	If working directly with the children, volunteers must be registered and must undergo a criminal background check. For other positions, applicant skills and experience will be matched to the appropriate need.
Girlstart	Nicole Martinez	512.916.4775	Volunteer Now	Girlstart needs volunteers in many areas of their work. For more information, please see the volunteer page on their website:
Helping the Aging, Needy & Disabled	Karen Christensen	512.477.3796 ext. 215	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed as support for events put on by H.A.N.D. (picnic, Gala, Christmas party, adopt-a-client, etc.) Positions are as needed.	All volunteers must undergo an interview and complete application. Volunteers need
Huston-Tillotson University	Hillary Williams	512.505.3075		Volunteers needed to provide tutorial assistance in the after school program and to serve as mentors, inspirational speakers, teachers, etc.	Volunteers (18 and up) must undergo a background check.
Jacob Fontaine Museum	Ernestine Thompson	512.480.9371		Could use volunteers for clerical, administrative, and PR work for their programs;	Volunteers must submit an application and be 18 or over.
Keep Austin Beautiful	Jessica Wilson	512.391.0617	Volunteer Now	Volunteers needed for events and activities, usually includes clean up and restoration of public spaces. The best way to get involved is to go through the website at.	No age requirement, but minors would need to be accompanied by a guardian.
La Fuente Learning Center	Olga Cuellar	512.426.3715		Volunteers needed who are bilingual in order to tutor adults who are preparing for the Spanish GED as well as to teach Spanish literacy; Also need volunteers for the DELTA program, which is a credit recovery program, to serve as a mentor to help transition students from high school to ACC. Seasonal opportunity in July to help out with the elementary summer camp.	Volunteers need to be understanding and willing to dedicate time to the program. Most volunteers will also need to go in for an interview if they intend to work with children.
Latinitas	Laura Donnally	512.322.9947	Volunteer Now	For more information on volunteering with Latinitas, please visit their volunteer webpage.
Life Changers, Inc.	Chris Harvey		Volunteer Now	For more information about volunteer opportunities, please visit the Life Changers volunteer page.
Lisa's Hope Chest	Lisa Benford	512.431.1017	Volunteer Now	For more information about volunteer opportunities, please visit the Lisa's Hope Chest volunteer page.
Meals on Wheels & More	Diane Pappilon	512.476.6325	Volunteer Now	Need volunteers in six of their programs. Volunteers can work in a variety of areas from delivering food, buying groceries, transporting clients to medical appointments, and many others. While most positions have a once/twice monthly commitment, some volunteer positions require no regular time commitment.	All prospective volunteers must undergo a criminal background check and must also participate in volunteer training
Mission Possible			Volunteer Now	For more information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the Mission Possible volunteer site.
Mobile Arts Program for Seniors	Theresa Bond-Zelazny	512.632.4453		Need volunteers to help set up for activities and help encourage residents and provide nurturing, kind, support during art activities.	Volunteers need not have artistic skills, but they would be helpful. Those interested can contact Theresa Bond-Zelazny by email at mobileart@mail.org
Morning Star Rising	Tamara Sbelgio	512.373.6764	Volunteer Now	Mentoring opportunities are available for those interested in volunteering in that capacity. For more information, please visit the Morning Star Rising webpage.
Pip Start	Ronald Bell	1.888.874.8855	Volunteer Now	Information about volunteer opportunities at PipStart can be found on their website.
River City Youth Foundation	Mona Gonzalez	512.440.1111	Volunteer Now	Volunteers needed to help with community events and the day to day operations of the organization.
Rosey Health Care Foundation			Volunteer Now	For more information on volunteer opportunities, please visit the Rosey Health Care webpage.
Seedling Foundation	Sari Waxler	512.323.6371	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed as consistent volunteers to serve as mentors for children in a school setting. There is a time commitment of once a week, hour-long meetings during the school year. For more information, visit the website.	Volunteers must be an adult and must undergo a criminal background check. After passing background check, prospective volunteers must complete an application and undergo an interview.
St. David's Foundation			Volunteer Now	For information on volunteering with the St. David's hospitals or with organizations sponsored by the St. David's Foundation, visit the website.
Texas Empowerment Academy	David Nowlin	512.494.1076	Volunteer Now	For more information, visit the website.
The Common Ground Institute	Detine Bowers	512.297.3390		Occasionally they need volunteers. Those interested in the work being done by The Common Ground Institute should contact Detine Bowers directly to find out if there are any volunteer opportunities available.
The Harvest Foundation			Volunteer Now	For more information on becoming involved with the African American Men & Boys Harvest Foundation, please visit their volunteer page.
Theatre Action Project	Sarah McAferty	512.442.8773	Volunteer Now	Volunteer opportunities are offered weekly in the afterschool program - assisting art teachers in the classroom; One time volunteer activities are offerred at many of the events that TAP puts on. Internships are also available for those interested in non-profit administration.	Volunteers must love kids and have patience. Some positions need adult volunteers, but there are also many opportunities for minors.If interested, email Sarah McCafferty at sarah_mccafferty@theatreactionproject.org
True Light Daycare	Janet Blake	512.928.1282		True Light runs a daycare as well as a women's center. For more information on becoming involved through volunteering with either of these projects, please call the True Light Center at 512.928.1282
Urban Breakthrough Enterprises	Ebony Oyedokun	512.689.9559	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed to help with mentoring, fundraising, tutoring, and programming. More information can be found on their website.	Looking for volunteers in high school or older. Those that want to volunteer as mentors must undergo a criminal background check.
Ventana del Soul	Clare Fleming	512.468.5864	Volunteer Now	Ventana del Soul is looking for volunteers in mentoring, coaching, event planning, and many other capacities. For more information, please see their volunteer page.
Worker's Defense Project	Cristina Tzintum	512.391.2305	Volunteer Now	Volunteers are needed to help with general office admin support or work directly with constituents through ESL classes, tutoring help to immigrant children, education and outreach.	Volunteers must meet individually with staff members and go through an orientation before they can begin work
YMCA of Austin	Andrea Ray Smith		Volunteer Now	Opportunities to volunteer with the YMCA are available at many of their locations and in various capacities. For detailed information, contact Andrea Ray Smith at: arsmith@austinymca.org or visit the website.