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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 at [email protected]

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!

You can now tune in digitally via an app for a variety of empowering talks, meditation thoughts, and programs on education, family violence prevention and more.

Download our Apps on Google Play and at the App Store on iPhone.

Free

Through our unique conjunto programs, we provide music instruction to a diverse, multi-generational student body and opportunities for our students to showcase their talents, educating and exposing audiences to traditional conjunto music. The Conjunto Heritage Taller programming includes studio classes in accordion and bajo sexto, performances, open community jams, and free senior programs.