Volunteer
We can’t do our work without you.
Concerned about your neighbors? Want to help out now? In as little as an hour a week, you can make a huge impact on the lives of a single adult resident living with Foundation Communities as they practice safe social distancing practices.
We are seeking volunteers to make Care Calls to help mitigate the negative effects of social isolation. After completing training, volunteers will be connected with a single adult living at one of Foundation Communities properties and you’ll remotely check in with that resident a few times a week. You can find the full volunteer position description here.
>> To sign up, please fill out the volunteer interest form here.
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 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! Provide classroom support, homework help, and lead enrichment activities.
All new volunteers are required to complete a volunteer orientation, clear a background check and reference check.
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 Wellness
Help families build a better financial future and achieve their dreams.
Tax Help
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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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 Coverage
(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.
Healthy Food Pantries
Help set up pantries and serve clients accessing fresh, healthy food.
All new volunteers are required to complete a volunteer orientation, clear a background check, and take the USDA civil rights training.
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Our Volunteers Speak Out
Amrita Agrawal
Supper Club Volunteer
Amrita Agrawal
Supper Club Volunteer – Spring Terrace
“Cooking for friends and family is something I have always enjoyed. The supper club gave me the perfect opportunity to volunteer my time and do what I like to do. Serving the folks at Spring Terrace and spending time with them has been a wonderful experience. I am very thankful to all my friends – I could not do this without them.”
J. T. Longino
Community Tax Centers Volunteer
J.T. Longino
Community Tax Centers Volunteer
“I love working in the Community Tax Centers! Every time I walk into a Tax Center I know I’ll have a meaningful impact on members of our community. Filing taxes can be stressful, overwhelming, and expensive for a lot of people. Being able to remove that stress and expense can make an incredible difference in their lives, and I’m thrilled to be a part of that.”
Musta Mlambo
M Station Learning Center Volunteer
Musta Mlambo
M Station Learning Center Volunteer
“I love volunteering with Foundation Communities because it’s a chance to give back while doing something that I enjoy. I love seeing the kids every time I come in, and I hope that I can be a positive influence to them.”
Neil Pascoe
Insure Central Texas Volunteer
Neil Pascoe
Insure Central Texas Volunteer
“Volunteering with Foundation Communities means a lot to me. I feel I am a part of a well-run, organized, and caring organization that has its act together as well as their priorities aligned with what I believe is right. Everyone should have the security of health insurance and it has been very rewarding to assist individuals and families.”
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
