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Volunteers for Hill Country Daily Bread Ministries are the hands and feet of Christ and serve as an opportunity to share the gospel and grow the body.  They contribute hundreds of hours each week to support the mission of HCDBM and are essential to its success.

There are many ways to volunteer!

  • Family Mentor
  • Student/Youth Mentor
  • Operational Support
  • Friday Night Distribution
  • Administrative Support
  • Development Support
  • Special Project Support

To donate click here.

To volunteer click here.

Please email us at [email protected] if you have any questions.

Updated within the last year

We get churches engaged and working together.

Every Christian shares a biblical call to care for our community’s abused and neglected children. However, most church leaders and their families are largely unaware of the crisis and the many ways they can serve as part of the solution. Our proven ministry model ensures that the 90% of the church that will never take a child into their home understands the critical role they play in supporting the 10% who will. When the whole church body is serving and connected with community support and resources, we will be a community with a network of More than Enough for every child and family impacted by the foster care system.

Call or email for more information about getting your church involved.
Jennifer Smith Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.

We have a significant capacity crisis in foster care. Close to 1,000 children and youth lack homes in our community. They are either moved across Texas, out of the state or sleep in offices and hotels. (as of 5/14/21 31 youth in Bexar county are sleeping in offices and hotels) They are in need of basic supplies. We are working with caseworkers to ensure all their needs are met. Your gift ensures they feel seen and valued.

Our Community, Our Kids, Our CALL!

Click here to make a donation.

Checks can be mailed to 115 Kendall View Dr. Boerne, TX 78006.

Jennifer Smith Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.

Healthy, supported foster, adoptive and kinship families are able to devote the time, energy and resources needed to help children heal.

We know from a robust body of research that a family environment improves healing, promotes normalcy in childhood and models healthy family life for children. Supporting those who serve abused and neglected children 24/7 is life-giving and critical to the child’s or youth’s healing process. With the community’s support, this is also the most cost-effective solution. Without support, roughly 50% of foster families quit after their first year often leading to children moving homes on average 2-6 times before permanency and costing the state three times more to house children in facilities. Together with The Alliance, you and your church can help solve this problem.

Everyone can be involved at some level. Here are 15 possibilities:

  • Join a care community. Ask the alliance how you can join a care community near you to serve families and children in need.
  • Become a certified babysitter. Verified babysitters are vital to health and endurance of foster and kinship families.
  • Host trauma trainings. Equip your church members with the knowledge and training to responsibly address trauma.
  • Host a support group. Provide an avenue for your core to give and receive life giving peer support.
  • Become a vault keeper. Vault keepers organize donation and allow foster and kinship families ample time to shop.
  • Cook meals. Help lighten the load by providing catered or home-cooked meals for your core.
  • Donate business or talent. Consider donating auto repairs, handyman services, photography and much more.
  • Provide lawn care. Gift families extra time to help children heal by maintaining their yards.
  • Mentor a new foster family. Share your experience and helpful resources with new foster families in your community.
  • Sponsor activities. From camp trips to club sports, your sponsorship will help children flourish in their community.
  • Accept insurance. Medical and dental professionals can accept the insurance or offer discounts for foster families.
  • Provide transportation. Help with busy schedules by providing rides to school, church, athletics practice and more.
  • Donate needed items. Ask the alliance how you can help keep the vault filled with needed supplies.
  • Donate time. No matter the task, donating your time can make a great difference.
  • Donate money. Monetary donations help provide help where it is needed the most.
Call or email for more information about getting involved.
Jennifer Smith Send email
Updated within the last 2 months.

Our camp will inspire a deep connection to nature while learning and exploring the 160 acres of the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm.

For a list of daily activities, click here.

Ages: 5-12.

Camp held during spring break.

Click here for more information, including tuition and fees.

Teenagers are welcome to apply to be a Counselor-in-Training volunteer or a paid Camp Counselor. More information here: Open Positions.

Spring Break Camp: 9:00 AM - 1:30 PM Art Camp: 1:30 PM - 4:30 PM
Stephanie Regets Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

We welcome volunteers in many ways, from individuals to large groups, organizations, and businesses.

Whether by yourself or with a group, the Cibolo has short-term and ongoing volunteer opportunities for many interests.

ADULT VOLUNTEERS:

Put your talents, passion, and energy to use at the Cibolo!  No matter the season, adult volunteer opportunities are available in gardening, environmental stewardship, special events, programs, and more.

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteer opportunities are available for any community organization with four or more individuals who want to volunteer for a one-time project.  This is ideal for community organizations, college organizations, or youth groups.  Community organization volunteers often assist with special events and large-scale projects onsite.

CORPORATE VOLUNTEERS:

Volunteer opportunities are available for area businesses.  Completely customizable, corporate volunteering at the Cibolo gets your employees outdoors, encourages team camaraderie, and fosters positive well-being while creating a lasting impact in our community. 

TRAILBLAZERS:

Trailblazers look to engage participants in three main types of activity: citizen science volunteer efforts, general volunteer efforts, and fun team-building activities.  Cibolo Center for Conservation’s volunteer program takes place in Boerne, TX, on our two campuses, the Cibolo Nature Center and Herff Farm—160 acres and many ecosystems filled with majestic beauty.  This is a volunteer position that provides on-the-job training.  All volunteer hours can be applied to service-learning requirements for schools, scouts, or other organizations.

For additional information, email [email protected] or call 830-249-4616.

If you are volunteering for the first time or are interested in internships, please get in touch with Stephanie Regets at [email protected].

Stephanie Regets Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

We need your help! We are in need of volunteer drivers, intake specialists, kitchen volunteers, food packers, and other positions.

If you would like to make a difference in the lives of older adults please check out our Volunteer and Donate pages.

Updated within the last 3 months.

Looking for a way to get engaged and serve your community?

We go above and beyond as we are able. We pay attention during conversations with our clients and when something stands out to us, we often jump on the opportunity to meet a need that is "out of the box"!

Come join the fun in changing lives! Join the Mission!

We are excited about touching lives and loving well through this ministry! Check out our web pages to see testimonies, what we are up to and how you can get involved - you are welcome here!

A Part Of Something Bigger Than Ourselves

The Hope Center Food Pantry and Outreach is comprised of 95% volunteers. We could not do this with out you!

There are a variety of ways to get involved. We would love to partner together to bring Hope to our community. Contact us to join our team.

Monday: CLOSED Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Thursday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Friday: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: CLOSED Sunday: CLOSED
Teresa Moore
Updated within the last 2 months.

Be part of the solution.

Whether it’s a few hours a month or a few hours each week, we are truly grateful for your interest in serving and empowering these local kids.

We have tons of opportunities to fit every skill and availability level. Click here to find the one that's right for you.

Jim Wesson
(830) 999-6226
Updated within the last month

Your donations help someone find a job, strengthen your community, and preserve the planet. 

When you donate your new and gently used items, local Goodwill organizations sell them in stores and online generating revenue to provide valuable employment training and job placement services for people in your community.

Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Updated within the last 1 month.

The BCC typically organizes one workday each year in neighborhoods with homes in need of critical repairs. These days include volunteers working alongside the homeowners for cleanup and repair, coordinated children’s games and activities, and a shared meal with the volunteers and neighborhood families.

Jessica Buffington Send email
(830) 336-4400
Updated within the last 4 months.

There are many rewarding ways to be involved. As a Hope Hospice Volunteer, you can expect to be well-trained and have a clear understanding of the expectations required to be successful in any role. Hope Hospice cherishes its volunteers; we could not serve our community without your support, help, and dedication. Our volunteers make ALL the difference!

Volunteer Positions:

  • Companionship/Patient Care
  • 11th Hour
  • Honor Guard
  • Development
  • Thrift Shop
  • Grief Center
  • Administrative

Click here to learn more.

Click here to donate.

New volunteers are required to:

  • Interview with a Department Manager
  • Complete an application and provide 2 references
  • Pass an online background check
  • Provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination (or complete an exemption form)
  • Attend new volunteer training in your specific area of interest

Volunteers who spend time with patients are also required to pass a motor vehicle check, provide auto insurance information, and receive a two-step TB test.

Updated within the last 2 months.

Being a Big Brother or Big Sister is one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do. You have the opportunity to help shape a child’s future for the better by empowering them to achieve success. And the best part is, it’s a lot of fun.

Apply here.

Hours
Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Rianne Sykes-Wenske Send email
(830) 777-7476
Updated within the last 2 months.

An FBC outreach ministry to students in a local elementary school.

Each year, FBC members have given faithfully to more than 150 economically disadvantaged students who are affiliated with a local elementary school.  These gifts are not just a blessing but an expression and demonstration of God’s love through our church.  God’s love was demonstrated by God sending the ultimate gift of His son, Jesus, into and for the world.  Volunteers are needed each year to purchase the gifts, serve at the Angel Tree party, and help with distribution.

What will people be doing?  Gift-giving, outreach, and community service.

Email Lori Coward to sign up!

Lori Coward Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

Fisher House Foundation builds comfort homes where military and veterans families can stay free of charge, while a loved one is in the hospital.

These homes are located at military and VA medical centers around the world.

Fisher Houses have up to 21 suites, with private bedrooms and baths. Families share a common kitchen, laundry facilities, a warm dining room, and an inviting living room.

Volunteer.

Call for hours.
Janna Hochwender Send email
(830) 625-4513
Updated within the last year

This is a food outreach ministry that targets food insecurity in our local student population. The students we serve are enrolled in the meal assistance programs at their schools, but often do not have sufficient food in the home for the weekends.

The backpacks are filled towards the end of the week and then delivered to the local schools. The teachers give the backpacks to the students at end of the day to take home. The students bring the backpacks back to their respective schools at the beginning of each week, and the weekly cycle is repeated.

Call for hours.
Amanda Collins Send email
(830) 515-7677
Updated within the last year

Sts. Peter and Paul parish realizes that the death of a loved one is a very challenging time.  Members of the Bereavement Committee unite  in assisting the family during this time of need.

Volunteers respond immediately when notified of a death and are willing to provide assistance with the funeral reception or any other arrangements, if requested.

Our Bereavement Committee coordinates with the family to ensure that food is prepared and is ready to be served to the family and guests following a funeral.

Some members of this ministry assist with the preparation of baked goods or sandwiches at home, while others come to the parish and set up facilities for the reception and serve those who attend.

Follow-up calls may be made to family members for several months following a death.

If you need the services of this ministry or if you would like to volunteer to join this ministry, contact Merlene Peters 830-625-0345 or Carol Friemuth 830-625-6530.

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Merlene Peters
(830) 625-0345
Carol Friemuth
(830) 625-6530
Updated within the last year

C.Y.O. is the organization to join if you enjoy sports and are between the ages of 4 -17. It offers healthy competition in volleyball, track and basketball.

Children of any religion in the community are encouraged to join. C.Y.O. is sponsored by this parish and governed by the Chancery of San Antonio. Teams play against other C.Y.O. teams from the northeast area of San Antonio.

Ages: 4 -17.

To get more information, contact David Mesa (830) 832-6558.

Adult volunteers are crucial to the success of the program, and if God has given you athletic talent, consider volunteering your time to this ministry.

You can serve the Lord as you help His children develop their athletic talents in a Christian environment. Quite a good deal!

We need young people to participate in this program so if you are a child, or if you are the parent of a child, you are invited to become part of our C.Y.O. We anxiously wait for your arrival!

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

David Mesa
(830) 832-6558
Updated within the last year

Come in and see what treasures await you! We are blessed to have Sts. Peter and Paul Thrift Store whose mission is to provide clothing and household goods to the New Braunfels community at a reasonable price.

Profit from sales benefits the children of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Parish and School.

Donations are being accepted at the donation door on Monday- Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM.

The Thrift Store always needs and welcomes volunteers. Men, women—young and old—are all welcome to come serve Christ's family. To ensure consistency in its operation, training is provided and volunteers are asked to assist on a regular basis. Tasks vary from sorting and preparing items for sale to repairing items or appraising the value of specialized items.

If you can assist with these special needs, or if you would like more information about how you can assist this active parish ministry, please contact  (830) 629-3504.

Hours
Monday: CLOSED
Tuesday: CLOSED
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Updated within the last 3 months.

Members of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church take an active role in feeding the hungry of our community by assisting at the SOS (Spirit of Sharing) Food Bank.

Those who volunteer assist with tasks such as preparing items to be placed in the basic food bags distributed to each person served by the food bank, stocking the shelves, sorting donations, etc.  It is a very fulfilling ministry and as you serve, you know that you are answering the Lord's call to feed the hungry.

Donations of food or money are always welcomed.  A box is located near the elevator of the Parish Center to accept any non-perishable items you may want to donate.

To volunteer or for more information, please contact Elizabet Barker 830-629-5015.

Free.

Hours
Monday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: CLOSED
Sunday: CLOSED

Elizabet Barker
(830) 629-5015
Updated within the last year

Give Food

Food donations are critical to the ongoing mission of collecting and redistributing millions of pounds of food to individuals and families in Southwest Texas who don’t know where their next meals are coming from. By donating today, you’ll be helping a network of 58,000 individuals we serve weekly.

Click here to find out how you can hold a food drive.

Give Money

The San Antonio Food Bank works tirelessly to eradicate hunger throughout 16 counties in Southwest Texas. We may be called the San Antonio Food Bank, but hunger knows no boundaries. By donating today, you’ll be helping a network of 58,000 individuals we serve weekly. For every $1 donated, we can provide 7 meals.

Click here to donate.

Give Voice

We believe the voice of the community is a powerful way to affect change. You can help by using the power of social media to spread the word about our fight against hunger. Share your impact to inspire others to act. Learn more about our mission and hunger in our community.

Click here to connect with us via social media, or here to request a speaker, or here to schedule a tour.

Give Time

Fighting Hunger doesn’t always start with a meal. It starts with those who serve. The San Antonio Food Bank’s volunteer opportunities range from our sorting room, warehouse, garden and farm areas, our community kitchen, and even our off-site community kitchen at Haven for Hope. Whether you’re an individual, group, or company there are many opportunities to volunteer.

Click here to learn more, or call 210.431.8388, or email [email protected].

Advocate

As part of our mission, we lead hunger and poverty advocacy efforts in San Antonio and Southwest Texas. The San Antonio Food Bank Government Relations team works with our state and national colleagues to educate public officials in our 16-county service area about the impact of food insecurity in our communities and to identify policy solutions to help put families on the road to health. Mobilizing state and federal lawmakers to support legislative solutions for hunger relief is a critical part of our work. Advocate with us. Together we can solve hunger.

Click here to learn more about child hunger, or go to Advocacy - New Braunfels Food Bank (nbfoodbank.org)to sign up for advocacy action alerts, or here to tell your lawmakers you want them to ban lunch shaming in the Child Nutrition Reauthorization Act, or here to tell your lawmakers you want them to increase Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Thursday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday: CLOSED
Updated within the last 5 months.
29.30 miles away, PO Box 1673, Boerne, TX, 78006

We serve approximately 200-250 men and women every Saturday night at 724 Chestnut St. in San Antonio.

But we can’t do it without YOU!!

We ask that you arrive between 5:30 PM and 5:45 PM on Saturday. We usually wrap up around 8:30 PM.

Please dress casually and appropriately for the weather.

Registration is NOT required for individuals.

Register for Meal Sign Up to shop, prepare, and cook the dinner.

Register for Group Sign Up for groups of 5 or more, or if you want to provide a special blessing.

Click here for more information.

Kenny Sides Send email
Mike Russell Send email
Updated within the last 4 months.

People volunteering time and talents are the lifeblood of The Pink Berets. Various volunteers work diligently in every capacity, including peer counseling, mentorship, discipleship programs, board membership, office administration, and much more.

Though blessed with a dedicated group of volunteers, the need for volunteers in every capacity remains excellent. We aim to assist all Military Women seeking our services the same day we are open. We need your time and talents.

Ways You Can Help:

  • Become a Mentor
  • Help with a Fundraiser
  • Clerical Work as an Intern

For more information on how to volunteer, click here.

Updated within the last 4 months.
29.35 miles away, PO Box 1087, Boerne, TX, 78006

Safety. Support. Healing.

Volunteer with Kendall County Women's Shelter to join us in providing safety, support and healing to women and families as they begin their transition out of violence and onto their next step.

Our Volunteer Program offers you the option to serve in an area where you feel gifted and comfortable. Whether you are providing direct client services at the shelter or indirect services through our administrative office or thrift store, every hour you contribute is making a difference in the lives of adult and child victims of domestic violence.

In order to serve in direct client services at the shelter, the state mandates 20 hours of documented training that we offer free of charge to our volunteers several times throughout the year. Visit the Sign Me Up! page for more information and to get started. 

Click here for complete list of volunteer opportunities.

If you have any questions, Contact Lisa Albon at 830.331.8950 or [email protected].

Updated within the last 4 months.
29.35 miles away, PO Box 804, Boerne, TX, 78006

Retreat4Kids is always looking to add L.I.F.E. to our efforts to provide light, healing, and treatment for victims of sexual abuse. 

LIFE IS AN ACRONYM THAT STANDS FOR…

LABOR. We need volunteers that help build databases, enter meds and special instructions, or can provide help for special events. 

‍INFLUENCE. Brittany would love to come to speak to your church and a small bible study group about the work that Retreat 4 Kids are doing. Or maybe you can have a clothing drive for the girls we serve. Perhaps even host a small dinner party in your home and invite 4-5 couples to learn more about all God is doing through the Retreat4Kids.

‍FINANCES. It takes funding to provide a safe place with safe people. Money to pay trained staff and provide the necessary care these girls need to live a life of joy and purpose. Would you please prayerfully consider your most generous gift? Would you become a monthly partner that gives consistently so we can plan and grow? 

‍EXPERTISE. You may have a particular skill that can be used to shine a brighter light on the girls we serve. Perhaps you can coordinate or help with a special event. Maybe lead bible studies or act as a liaison between the Retreat4Kids and your church or business. 

Click here to register to help.

Brittany Thompson, LCCA, RN-CD Send email
(830) 446-3007
Updated within the last 1 month.

Acts of Compassion have the power to change the lives of families.

Discover the wide range of volunteer opportunities at Family Promise - from serving meals, to providing financial literacy training, to assisting with fundraising events. There is something for everyone!

Volunteers play an essential role in helping families experiencing homelessness attain sustainable independence.

Click here for volunteer information.

Updated within the last 1 month.

We are searching for Volunteers!

Become a volunteer! If you have any general volunteer questions or you don’t see anything that sparks an interest, yet you still want to be involved, please email us at [email protected].

Volunteer Opportunites:

  • Instructor
  • Fundraising Committee Member
  • Board Member
  • Communications / Social Media
  • Marketing
  • Special Talent - Do you have a special talent or skillset from which women entering/re-entering the workforce would benefit? Contact us so we can determine if you should share this talent / skillset.

Click here for more information.

Click here for volunteer application

Lynn Heckler
(830) 331-9916
Updated within the last 1 month.
  • Volunteer at Corner Cupboard:

Whether for an hour, a day or a regular, recurring slot, HCFS needs volunteers at the Corner Cupboard. Volunteers are trained in order to best interact with our clients.

HCFS creatively works with youth and church groups for larger-scale projects including Eagle Scouts.

  • Volunteer at Random Hangers:

Volunteers who enjoy fashion will appreciate volunteering in our retail and resale store, Random Hangers. Random Hangers provides for families in need and generates retail sales for local and out-of-town shoppers where 100% of the proceeds support HCFS programs.

Click here for more information or for volunteer registration form.

For Corner Cupboard, call Rhonda McNeill at 830-249-8643.

For Random Hangers, call Jill Ramsey at 830-331-2219.

Updated within the last 5 months.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Trinity Oaks!

All volunteer applicants must pass a background check before participating at any Trinity Oaks event, program or property.  

Click here to fill out our volunteer application.

If you have questions before completing this form, contact James Hauke, Volunteer Manager, at [email protected], and he will answer your questions or concerns.

You will be notified by email when your application has been processed.

James Hauke Send email
Updated within the last 3 months.

Help build a solid foundation in Comal County.

Volunteers are the backbone and heart of Habitat for Humanity. You can help eliminate substandard housing in the Comal County area with your own skills and talents! We have endless volunteer opportunities and many different areas of volunteering to choose from.

You can help us by volunteering in the following ways:

  • Help build at a construction site
  • Group opportunities at construction site and ReStore
  • Volunteer in the ReStore and Community Services
  • Sunset Crews - Evening Building
  • Assist with administrative needs

You can volunteer as an individual or a group.

Click here to volunteer.

All volunteers must fill out the Online Volunteer Waiver.

Click here for more information.

Free.

Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM Sunday: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Pavithra "Deepa" Krishna Naik Send email
(830) 625-4025 x: 8201
Updated within the last 1 month.