Why volunteer?

Volunteering is about giving back to the community, getting to know others, spending volunteer time with friends, sharing expertise to help with unique projects, gaining new experiences and acquiring new skills. Volunteering is about building a close relationship with your community, offering your hands and mind to help others.

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."
-Margaret Mead

Our community needs helping hands to alleviate some of its problems. According to the Capital Area Food Bank, just in Texas alone, there are 1.1 million children who are hungry or at risk of hunger. In our city-the state's capital-16.4 percent of families live in poverty (U.S. Census). Within the Austin Independent School District, approximately 15 percent of secondary education students are considered at risk of dropping out. As you see, your community needs you!