Improving the lives of families and communities most in need through collaborations based on relationship, partnerships that are engaged, and services activated across networks between the San Antonio faith community, government agencies, non-profit organizations and community groups.

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Follow us as we mobilize our teams of volunteers to make a real difference. Join us and see what can be accomplished as you aid in our efforts. We strive to be the change that we want to see.

Visit our website (https://thejsmithfoundation.org/) and click on the volunteer tab to register to become a volunteer!

Volunteer with The Chow Train!

We have a small staff of professional chefs and staff, but we cannot do this alone!

Click here for the registration form and list of volunteer duties needed.

If you would like to volunteer in our kitchen or downtown resource HUB, please contact Chef Robbie.

We are always looking for volunteers and interns to assist at the Family Justice Center.

Volunteer and Intern Requirements:

• Completing a Family Justice Center Application
• Completing a one-hour Orientation
• Completing a Domestic Violence Training Class
• Being 18 years of age or older
• Passing a Criminal Background Check

Opportunities Include:

• Mentorships
• Assist with Group Therapy Sessions
• Life Coaches
• Special Events
• Fundraising

If you are interested, please complete the application below or call 210-631-0100 and ask to speak to the Office Supervisor.

We provide a variety of opportunities and flexible hours are available.

Click here for volunteer application and email to Karen Hathaway at [email protected].

Mentors make all the difference.

There is no substitute for experience-the ACE Mentor Program is driven by the committed and enthusiastic participation of volunteer mentors who are practicing professionals in their respective fields. ACE offers high school students the best opportunities because ACE offers the best industry mentors.

Who are ACE mentors?

In our experience, ACE mentors tend to be members of a local community in which an ACE affiliate is located. Clearly passionate about they do, they often make significant contributions to their communities as role models, trusted friends and career advisors.

What makes a great ACE mentor?

The right mix of knowledge, passion and rapport makes a great ACE mentor. Someone who connects with the students in a way that demonstrates a sincere desire to help, and a commitment to make a difference. ACE mentors are team players willing to dedicate up to 30 hours of their time during the school year.

How ACE mentors gain from the experience.

We hear again and again that ACE mentors experience a profound sense of altruistic "giving back" when involved with ACE and its young participants-the gratification that comes with sharing knowledge and wisdom with eager students. In addition, mentoring presents a variety of networking opportunities, as well as chances to sharpen individual presentation and other professional skills.

Mentors often come from organizations actively involved in some way with a local ACE affiliate. If you're part of such an organization and want to become a mentor, talk to your ACE coordinator. If your organization is not currently an ACE participant, and you'd like to become a mentor or volunteer, please fill out our online application.

For more information, click here.

Every year MABA San Antonio is proud to offer scholarships to students in the community. Our annual Pete Torres Jr. Memorial Scholarship event is our signature charitable event for the year.

Thanks to MABA events like Dia De Los Muertos, Pachanga, our annual golf tournament, and other activities, MABA is able to raise funds specifically for our scholarship program. 

Services available in the Good Careers Centers include:

• Job preparation, placement, retention and advancement.
• Access to equipment, assistance with job searches and case managers who provide resume templates, complete assessments and United Way referrals and supports.
• Home, education and car savings programs whereby if qualified, people can save a $1 to have it matched by $3 and $4 depending upon the funded program availability.
• Access to free and low-cost preventive health services through our partnership with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and University Health System. We have already provided over 10,000 health services, including thousands of health screenings and nearly 7,000 immunizations.
• Access to financial literacy programs and banking services that are designed to mitigate predatory lending practices.
• Career training and certifications in fields such as information technology and health care and assistance in completing pre-requisites such as GED certificates.
• Referrals to local programs and services such as Food Stamps, TANF, Medicaid, etc.
• Registering to volunteer to complete community service hours, all the while having access to Goodwill's services.

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Our ensemble of professional-caliber singers, originating from San Antonio and the surrounding areas, is really what sets our choir apart from the several great musical groups the city has to offer. Many of our singers are professional performers or music educators right here in San Antonio! Under the direction of Artistic Director, Rick Bjella, these singers apply their musicianship and diverse experiences to elevate the choir to new heights of musical excellence.

Get Involved!

Help us bring honor to our veterans by volunteering with NVOP.

Click here or call us for information on volunteering.

Volunteers typically work one shift each week but are welcome to work more or less often as available.

Positions:
• Front Desk Intake
• Phone Receptionist
• Client Interviewer
• Food Pantry Worker
• Men’s Clothing Pantry Worker
• Women’s and Children’s Pantry Worker
• Clothing Sorter
• Administration/Clerical

Find volunteer application forms here: http://christianassistanceministry.org/volunteer/

City Year helps students build an ever-expanding sense of who they are, why they matter and who they want to become. You’ll be responsible for supporting students by helping them learn about themselves, what they’re interested in and what they’re capable of doing.

You will work on:
* Building positive relationships with students.
* Fostering students’ positive belief in themselves and their capabilities.
* Creating experiences for the students that influence school culture.
* Leading enriching after school programs

City Corps volunteers are paid a small bi-weekly stipend.

Who Are We?
Senior Planet members are an extremely diverse group of people 60 and over but all of us have these things in common:
• We have a burning desire to improve our lives in the years we have left —to make friends, to make money, to make a difference on the issues we care about, to discover new pathways for our creative selves, be as healthy as we can be and have a fun time while doing it!
• We’re optimistic about the future and our rightful place in it.
• We’re curious and eager to learn how to use technology and other powerful tools to help us live better and achieve our dreams.
• We’re committed to each other and to making Senior Planet a strong, positive, and effective force for producing social change.

Why Should You Join?
While anyone over 60 is warmly welcomed to take classes, attend lectures, and use our space for FREE without becoming a member, joining our membership program is highly encouraged. Becoming a member gives you the opportunity to dive deeper into the Senior Planet community, gain access to special programs, receive quarterly impact reports and annual technology reviews and gain the opportunity support the work of Senior Planet to teach older adults around the nation how to use technology to improve their lives and help lead a growing social movement to transform how the world views aging.

Joining is Easy!
All we ask is that you…
• Make an annual donation of any amount (every dollar helps!)
• Volunteer at least once a year

Sign Up Now
To become a member, fill out the form below and you’ll hear from us right away about the next steps. Need to know more first? Have questions? Visit our website's Membership Details page: https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/membership/details/

Older adults 60+

Leadership SAISD is a FREE 9-month educational leadership development program that provides community members with the information and skills to become thought leaders around education. Participants develop a nuanced understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities facing school communities with topics such as school finance, policy and advocacy, and educational equity.?Cohort members meet once a month to learn from experts in the fields of education, leadership, equity and public finance. Together, participants and experts explore the issues that shape public education today with an emphasis on real-world solutions and practical problem-solving. Seminars provide a factual, non-partisan look at how schools function. Cohort members explore the most relevant topics in education today including:
• School Finance?
• Education Policy
• Education Advocacy
• Mental Health in Schools
• Diversity and Equity?

Graduates of Leadership SAISD are equipped and positioned to serve in several leadership roles, including Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs), site-based decision-making committees, Board of Trustee task forces, non-profit boards, and volunteer positions. Moreover, LSAISD graduates have the knowledge and skills to effectively advance the broader discussion around public education within San Antonio.

join us as we deliver food, water, clothing, and the good news to San Antonio’s homeless population. We will strive to meet both the physical and spiritual needs of our brothers and sisters dealing with homelessness.

Must be over 18 unless supervised by an adult.

Bridge Sort happens at City Tribe Church. We sort through clothing, prepare the hygiene kits, and organize all donations for Bridge Serve outreach to San Antonio's homeless and hurting community.

You can also set up clothing or water donation collections at your local school, church, or workplace. We're happy to come pick up donations!

just show up.

The Office Volunteer serves minimum one day per week (M, T, W, T, & F) for eight hours (10-2 pm and 2-6 pm), for a minimum of one month.

Training for this position will be provided. Also, the Program Manager will be available for questions and assistance

Requirements: Basic knowledge of computer and data entry. Pleasant manner, patience, problem-solving ability, dependability.

Be a Proud RIVER WARRIOR Volunteer! This program aims to build a volunteer community that supports and strives toward healthy waterways for the benefit of the flora, fauna, and people on the San Antonio River Watershed.

WHO ARE THE RIVER WARRIORS?

• River Warrior volunteers are River Proud constituents of the San Antonio River Watershed, ages 15 years and above, who love rivers and believe in the San Antonio River Authority’s mission of safe, clean and enjoyable creeks and rivers.
• Warriors are interested to learn more about watersheds, ecology and sustainable practices to help rivers, and they dream of a vibrant, thriving river and watershed for the future generations.
• Warriors know that together we can make a difference and so they strive and donate their time and energies to achieve our shared vision.

HOW DO THE RIVER WARRIORS HELP THE SAN ANTONIO RIVER AND COMMUNITY?

• River Warrior volunteers help the River Authority’s Watershed Park Operations team with ecosystem restoration activities like planting native grasses and trees, removing invasive species, pruning, mulching trees and helping maintain native habitats at Confluence Park on the Mission Reach.
• River Warriors respond to post-storm volunteer requests from the River Authority Park team and they help with litter pickup on the river banks and in the river.
• River Warriors supports our sustainability efforts at River Authority and River Foundation events and spearhead individual neighborhood clean-ups.
• River Warriors help spread our ‘Safe, Clean and Enjoyable’ message through educational field trips support and social media engagement.
• River Warriors attend trainings and take part in educational events to gain knowledge on Low Impact Development (LID) strategies like building rain gardens and become river protection ambassadors.

If any of the above resonates with you, come join our generous and passionate community of volunteers. We would love to meet you and welcome you to our volunteer team.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO BE A RIVER WARRIOR?

• Sport a love for the San Antonio River and a passion for the outdoors
• Be age 15 years or older
• Sign up for the River Warrior program
• Be required to sign a liability waiver for program activities
• This program is free and open to anyone living in the San Antonio River Watershed.

Click here to join the River Warrior Volunteer Program.

Music
Musicians and singers from both CUB members and our partner churches bring contemporary Christian music on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. If you have been blessed with a gift to sing or play an instrument, consider offering it back to God through us.

Food
Churches and community groups purchase, prepare, and serve a nutritious meal three days a week. Smaller groups and individuals partner with them to help serve these meals after evening service.

Hospitality
Our Hospitality Ministry consists of many “helping” positions in which members from our partner churches and the homeless community can serve.

Peacemakers
Ushers help to guide attendees through our church services and into our feeding/clothing ministries after dinner. They assist the staff by providing information about our program and oversight for the facilities, parking, and peaceful evening operations.

Greeters
Greeters help to minister the love of God by welcoming attendees at the front door, offering them water to hydrate, and directing them to the bag checking area and sanctuary. Many days, the smile or word of kindness given by our Greeters may be the first act of love they’ve seen.

Clothes
After a balanced meal, individuals can receive a change of clothes, hygiene products, or special items we may have in stock (like blankets, hats, and gloves in winter months). This ministry depends on community donations year-round to operate.

Education
Developing and providing Christ-centered education is one of our current goals. If you are interested in helping with Christian education, contact us.

For more information or to sign up for any of these volunteer opportunities, please connect with us via our website using this link: http://cub-sa.org/contact-us/

Cook a meal in the morning and serve it that evening to approximately 250 men, women and children in San Antonio to feed the homeless. This ministry also offers a time to create relationships and give those in need some much needed love.

Homeless men, women, & children.

Free for all.

BEAT AIDS  volunteer program is a way for people to invest their skills, minds, and hearts in support of BEAT AIDS mission. Our volunteers have the power to increase public awareness about the health issues facing the hard to reach populations. The skills and time volunteers contribute allow BEAT AIDS to free up its resources to better meet the needs of the clients and families we serve. Make a difference in the community! BEAT AIDS has community service, internship, and volunteer opportunities.

Click here for volunteer information and application.

Child Advocates is a volunteer position with Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA). CASA Advocates serve as an emotional support and a familiar face to children who face many traumatic changes in their life. By visiting the children monthly and gathering information from all the people involved in the case, CASA Advocates act as a fact-finder and report to the judge about the needs of the child during the life of the case.

Click here for volunteer application.

The Requirements:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have a valid Texas drivers license
• Have access to a vehicle and proof of insurance
• Complete criminal and CPS background checks
• No previous experience or education required. All training and support provided.

The Commitment:

• Minimum 12 month commitment
• Complete new volunteer training
• Visit child(ren) once per month
• Maintain confidentiality

Children Need YOU.

Child abuse and neglect cases are rising, and more children need highly trained Advocates to ensure their voices are heard and help keep them safe. You can give children a chance for a brighter future by joining our mission through a financial gift and giving children a trusted and constant adult in their lives. If you would like more information about how you can help, you can reach Blair Ortmann at (210) 225-7070 or [email protected]. 

Click here to make a donation.

A Different Type of Donation.

In kind donations are gifts given from a business or individual in the form of a product instead of direct funds. This could be a donation of food, toys, tech supplies, or any other physical donation made to CASA. We also hold a few annual drives such as Easter Basket Donations, School Supplies, or Seasonal Toy Drive.

Click here to see other ways that you can help.

Volunteer Opportunities:

• Provide clerical support within the various departments and programs, including accounting, case management, austism services, etc.
• Represent Any Baby Can at community health fairs and functions by distributing literature
• Represent Any Baby Can at local speaking engagements; training is provided
• Assist with special office projects or preparation for fundraising events

Become a Volunteer:

• Complete an application online
• Have a clear background check

Teen Volunteers:

• Volunteers 17 yrs of age or younger must have parent or guardian permission to volunteer. Volunteers 12-15 yrs of age must have a parent or guardian volunteer with them at all times. Parent/guardian is also subject to application and background check.

Click here to fill out a volunteer application form. The process requires a criminal background check, please allow time for processing.

In our attempt to build communal ties with various groups of people, our community building takes on a number of forms. These groups are the resident volunteers, outside volunteers, the support community, the families, and the wider San Antonio Community.

Resident Volunteer:

For those individuals who wish to experience the volunteer lifestyle for a year or two, there is the option of becoming a resident volunteer. Resident volunteers dedicate a minimum of 6 months to 2 years as a full-time volunteer. The resident volunteers are the ones who keep everything running and are in charge of all day-to-day operations.

Resident volunteers all share common living space at Faith House. They participate in and oversee the physical work at the Catholic Worker House. Because they live and work together as a team, it is important that they communicate with one another, share common recreational activities and meet regularly to discuss business and philosophy.

Day Volunteer:

Many volunteers commit themselves to help out on on specific day each week which gives them a good opportunity to be a part of what goes on in the Catholic Worker Community without having to live the lifestyle of a resident volunteer.

Support Community:

The support community is a group of San Antonians who commit to using their individual gifts and talents to meeting the physical, spiritual, and emotional needs of the resident volunteers and House Coordinator. The support community meets monthly to find out about these needs and plays a big part in the welcoming and orienting of new volunteers, as well as hosting a celebration/congratulations at the end of their time of service. In addition, the support community members acquire donations for specific needs that arise and who serve as a think-tank to offer creative advice to the volunteers.

Drivers Needed:

We need volunteer driver(s) for Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM to pick up donations at Whole Foods, Trader Joes, Heavenly Gourmet, and churches. It is usually a 2 hour task. We are raising funds to repair the ministry's truck, so if you have a vehicle you can use temporarily that would help us very much. If you are interested, please click here and sign up.

If you are interested in becoming a resident volunteer, please give us a call at: (210) 224-7736 (you can leave a message if no one answers).

Beyond SAY Sí’s on-site year-round, long-term youth programs, we extend our reach through community-based programming. Working with our network of alumni and contracted teaching artists, SAY Sí aims to reach different populations with creative development work, arts and cultural experiences and training opportunities.

SAY Sí’s Artists Building Communities [ABC] means to broaden the idea of what art is, what art can be and how we engage with art in our everyday lives. By creating accessible positive arts and cultural experiences for all populations of students, their families, and the adults who serve them SAY Sí builds a broader and stronger community for the arts.

There are several ways SAY Sí works with community partners, professional, youth groups and the public:
• Creative Youth Development Programs & Partnership – Arts education via workshops and youth-focused events
• SAY Sí Field Trips – Tours & Workshops – Free and fee-based experiences available for groups of all ages
• pARTicipate – Tuition Based Camps & Events – Summer camps for elementary and middle school ages; fun adult art events
• Company & Org. Team Building/Retreats/Staff Activities – Let us help you get creative with your staff experiences
• Professional Development – Teacher, Youth Practitioners – Training in CYD, Youth Voice, Social Justice, Medium-based etc.

To request a partnership with our ABC [Artists Building Communities] Program, fill out our partnership form at saysi.org/partner-with-saysi/.

Since late 2011, Pride Center San Antonio has provided LGBT awareness and diversity training for new cadets at the San Antonio Police Academy.Naomi Brown, a masters level social worker, chairs the committee.

The Peace Officers Training Committee is entirely volunteer-driven.

If you have experience in the field of LGBT diversity and sensitivity training and would like to help, please contact us here.

KidzTime is an opportunity for volunteers and their children to engage with the children at Strong Foundation in activities while their parents attend life skill classes. It is much more than childcare, it is relational-spending quality time with the children to encourage them and to show them the love of Christ. The kids love it, and so will you!

What you will do:

• Play with children! We have a basketball court, balls, fort, swings, slides, and bikes.
• You can organize games or maybe bring a simple craft. (Avoid stickers, and markers or paints that are not washable.)
• Snacks and drinks are always appreciated. (Please avoid common allergy products such as nuts, etc.
• KidzTime is rain or shine. The rain plan would be to move inside with activities such as movies, games, and other table activities.

Click here to learn more about this volunteer opportunity.

Click here to sign up as an individual or group to volunteer.

Strong Foundation operates as a "Mission Center" where people can serve while they stay faithful to their home church. You don’t have to leave the country to be used by God and be involved in missionary work.

Serving Opportunities
Volunteer serving opportunities are unlimited. You, your family, or people from your church or organization can serve here. You are encouraged to remain faithful to your home church while serving with us. We also request that you make your Pastor aware of the serving opportunities that God has made available here in San Antonio. He/she may want to get the whole church involved. You are all welcome!

Missionary Opportunities
Many people go into the mission field and serve in other countries. Our missionaries work locally, in and around San Antonio, serving the needs of people in the Bexar county area. If you believe God has called you to work in the mission field but thought you would have to leave the USA, think again. God can use the gifts and talents He has given you right here! Once again you should remain faithful to your home church.

Areas of Need:

• Building maintenance
• Floor Maintenance
• Landscaping or grounds keeping
• Dave Ramsey Finance Class Facilitator for Saturday mornings
• Ministry day-assistant
• Providing an evening meal
• Picking up donations
• Prayer warriors
• Technical assistance: video, audio, website
• Vehicle maintenance
• Organizing clothing and shoe donations
• Financial assistance: We are not funded by city, state, or federal government because we want the freedom to share the good news about Jesus Christ. Seek the Lord for how He might want you to get involved. Everyone that prays, serves, and gives is part of what God is doing at Strong Foundation.

We need Superhero Realtors!

When you're available, MCMC will connect you with homeowners that need help protesting their property taxes, low income renters that need help finding a home.

We will teach you about property tax protest procedures and the different affordable housing programs available to help those in need.

Help those in need and get an opportunity to make new relationships to help grow your business!