Volunteer
We can’t do our work without you.
Our 2,500+ volunteers from all walks of life breathe life into our mission every day by sharing their invaluable time, energy, skills and passion with our residents and neighbors.
At Foundation Communities, there’s a volunteer opportunity for everyone.
Our volunteers help us make a BIG impact in so many different ways. Click here to learn more.
Home
Welcome new residents home and help us build community.
Welcome Home Baskets
Provide our new residents who are moving out of homelessness with basic household items like linens, plates, and towels.
Supper Clubs
Build community by serving warm, nutritious family-style meals and offering fellowship time for our residents.
GROUPS: We ask volunteer groups to commit to a minimum of 4-6 meals at the same property throughout a year. Volunteers must purchase all supplies needed.
INDIVIDUALS: We host monthly pot-luck style Community Supper Clubs. Individual volunteers can sign up to bring a dish or supplies.
Education
Make a difference in the life of a child or an adult returning to the classroom.
After-School and Summer Learning Programs
Help our kids dream big and succeed in school by assisting them with their homework or leading fun enrichment activities.
All new volunteers are required to complete a volunteer orientation.
English as a Second Language Classes
Serve as a teaching assistant for adults who want to communicate more effectively with their children’s teachers, expand their employment opportunities, and navigate daily life with more ease.
All new volunteers are required to complete a volunteer orientation.
Financial Stability
Help families build a better financial future and achieve their dreams.
Community Tax Centers
Provide free tax preparation and secure full refunds for hard working low-income families so they can put more food on the table, pay outstanding bills, and save for the future. Volunteer trainings are held in December and January.
You don’t have to have a background in accounting. We need tax preparers, as well as client liaisons and translators. We’ll cover everything you need to know!
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Scholarship Mentoring
Help first-generation college students get closer to their dreams by accessing and applying for scholarship opportunities.
All new volunteers are required to complete a volunteer orientation.
Financial Coaching
Empower our residents and neighbors with the financial tools they need to manage a tight budget, reduce their debt, and improve their credit scores.
All new volunteers are required to complete a volunteer orientation.
Money Management
Help us teach an in-depth class series on credit, debt reduction, and savings that puts families on a path to financial stability.
This opportunity is only available to our seasoned Financial Coaches.
Health
Give your neighbors peace of mind with access to affordable health insurance.
Health Insurance Enrollment
(Insure Central Texas)
Help families and individuals enroll in affordable health insurance and find peace of mind for the future.
All new volunteers are required to complete a volunteer orientation and training.
Our Volunteers Speak Out
Estrellita Doolin
ESL Volunteer
Estrellita Doolin
ESL Volunteer
“Volunteering with the ESL Program is incredibly rewarding to me—and doesn’t require any prep work! All I do is show up and talk. The students work very hard and sincerely appreciate the assistance I provide. I’m thankful for the opportunity to give back to my community on a consistent basis.”
Jeri Muhich
Supper Club Volunteer
Jeri Muhich
Supper Club Volunteer
“I coordinate a team of volunteers from Gateway Church to serve dinner and play bingo with the residents of Crossroads Apartments. Initially I wanted this to be an opportunity for my husband and I to do something meaningful together, but it has grown into something much more than that. I have made friends with the residents, and the joy and smiles on the faces of the children light up my heart!”
Mary Sward
Community Tax Center Volunteer
Mary Sward
Community Tax Center Volunteer
“I have always been a volunteer, Boy Scouts, sports teams, whatever. When I retired, I wanted to work with an organization that helped families. Little did I realize how much I could do by preparing taxes for our clients. They are so grateful for our help and that big smile I get when we are finished is a huge reward!”
Nicole Busby
Financial Coach Volunteer
Nicole Busby
Financial Coach Volunteer
“Volunteering as a coach brings me so much joy! The organized and supportive staff provide the opportunity to serve the community through my passion, even with a busy schedule. The clients are inspiring and appreciative which always delivers instant gratification; and as a bonus I always learn new things, develop skills (Lots of active listening!) and the content keeps me focused on my own goals. It’s a triple win for the community, our clients and myself.”
See Our Volunteers in Action
Questions about volunteering?
Contact Jackie Blair Cuellar, Director of Volunteer Programs
Email: Jackie.Cuellar@foundcom.org
Phone: 512-610-7377
