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We can’t do our work without you.
Foundation Communities is committed to assisting our residents and the members of our community in finding success. Our variety of volunteer programs and amazing volunteers make this possible!
The residents that we serve are our neighbors in every way and being able to spend time with them one-on-one and make a direct impact on their daily lives is truly rewarding.Shaady with Aramark
Browse Volunteer Opportunities
Browse by our 4 tabbed program areas below:
Financial Wellness ▾Home ▾Education ▾Health ▾
Help families build a better financial future and achieve their dreams.
Tax Help
About the program: Provide free tax preparation and secure refunds for hard working, low-income families.
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: 30hrs during the season, shifts available Mon-Sun 8AM-8PM, late January – April 15th
Requirements: Virtual training (7-15hrs to be a certified tax preparer). Will be eligible to receive CE credits and letters of recommendation
Location: Available at 9 different locations across Austin
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: 30hrs during the season, shifts available Mon-Sun 8AM-8PM, late January – April 15th
Requirements: Virtual training (7-15hrs to be a certified tax preparer). Will be eligible to receive CE credits and letters of recommendation
Location: Available at 9 different locations across Austin
Financial Coaching
About the program: Empower our residents and neighbors with the financial tools they need to manage their budget, reduce debt, and improve their credit scores.
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: Minimum of 30hrs over the year, sessions scheduled based on your availability
Requirements: Pre-screening questionnaire & interview, background check, online Financial Coaching Training & live sessions (8-10hours), Credit Builders Alliance Credit as an Asset training (9hrs)
Location: Virtual or at one of our Prosper Centers in North and South Austin
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: Minimum of 30hrs over the year, sessions scheduled based on your availability
Requirements: Pre-screening questionnaire & interview, background check, online Financial Coaching Training & live sessions (8-10hours), Credit Builders Alliance Credit as an Asset training (9hrs)
Location: Virtual or at one of our Prosper Centers in North and South Austin
Welcome new residents home and help us build community.
Welcome Home Basics
About the program: Welcome home our new residents by supplying or sponsoring basic household items (sheets, cleaning supplies, cookware) that help turn their apartment into a home!
Great for: Individuals or groups
Time Commitment: Time to shop and drop-off or donate directly online!
Requirements: Suggested spend of $150-$200 for household items
Location: Virtual or drop-off at one of our properties across Austin!
Great for: Individuals or groups
Time Commitment: Time to shop and drop-off or donate directly online!
Requirements: Suggested spend of $150-$200 for household items
Location: Virtual or drop-off at one of our properties across Austin!
Supper Clubs
About the program: Provide a nutritious meal, mingle, and build community with residents at one of FC’s communities. Volunteer groups bring the meal, serve, and cleanup (serving 40-60 individuals).
Great for: Groups of 8-15
Time Commitment: 2hrs on site and meal prep or catering pick-up. Recurring supper club hosts are encouraged, but one-time events are welcome!
Requirements: Covering cost of supplying meal & supplies (~$500-$1000)
Location: Available at 9 of our supportive housing apartments across Austin!
Great for: Groups of 8-15
Time Commitment: 2hrs on site and meal prep or catering pick-up. Recurring supper club hosts are encouraged, but one-time events are welcome!
Requirements: Covering cost of supplying meal & supplies (~$500-$1000)
Location: Available at 9 of our supportive housing apartments across Austin!
Make a difference in the life of a child or an adult returning to the classroom.
Learning Centers
About the program: Provide classroom support, homework help, and lead enrichment activities at one of our on-site learning centers for resident children.
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: 2-3 hrs/week for the semester. Fall and Spring shifts between 3:00PM-6PM and Summer term between 10AM-3PM
Requirements: ages 16+, virtual training (~2hrs), background check
Location: Available at 14 of our family property locations across Austin!
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: 2-3 hrs/week for the semester. Fall and Spring shifts between 3:00PM-6PM and Summer term between 10AM-3PM
Requirements: ages 16+, virtual training (~2hrs), background check
Location: Available at 14 of our family property locations across Austin!
English as a Second Language
About the program: Serve as an assistant English teacher for adults who want to communicate more effectively, expand their employment opportunities, and navigate daily life with more ease.
Great for: individuals
Time Commitment: 2hrs/week for the semester, shifts at 9:00 – 11:00 am or 6:30-8:30 pm
Requirements: Online Training (~ 2hrs)
Location: Sierra Vista Apartments (4320 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745)
Great for: individuals
Time Commitment: 2hrs/week for the semester, shifts at 9:00 – 11:00 am or 6:30-8:30 pm
Requirements: Online Training (~ 2hrs)
Location: Sierra Vista Apartments (4320 S Congress Ave, Austin, TX 78745)
Give your neighbors peace of mind with access to affordable health insurance.
Healthy Food Pantries
About the program: Help with the distribution of fresh, healthy foods to Foundation Communities’ residents and local clients.
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: 2.5-3hrs twice a month, shifts typically around 3:45PM-6:30PM or 10:15AM-1PM
Requirements: Virtual healthy food pantry and civil rights trainings (~2hrs), background check
Location: Available at 13 of our family property locations across Austin!
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: 2.5-3hrs twice a month, shifts typically around 3:45PM-6:30PM or 10:15AM-1PM
Requirements: Virtual healthy food pantry and civil rights trainings (~2hrs), background check
Location: Available at 13 of our family property locations across Austin!
Health Coverage
About the program: Assist families and individuals enroll in affordable health insurance and find peace of mind for the future.
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: 15hrs during the season (November 1st- January 15th)
Requirements: Ages 18+, background check, virtual training (8hrs CMS training and 3hrs program training)
Location: The Prosper Centers in North and South Austin
Great for: Individuals
Time Commitment: 15hrs during the season (November 1st- January 15th)
Requirements: Ages 18+, background check, virtual training (8hrs CMS training and 3hrs program training)
Location: The Prosper Centers in North and South Austin
3,200+ Volunteers
18,000 Volunteer Hours
275,000 Residents Served
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Questions about volunteering?
Contact Jackie Blair Cuellar, Director of Volunteer Programs
Email: Jackie.Cuellar@foundcom.org
Phone: 512-610-7377
