Be an Every Day Hero.
Special Event Volunteer Application Campus Based Volunteer Application Internship Returning Volunteers Training | Resources Provide Individual Support to Students
Mentor a student at school
We need adult role models to serve as individual school-based mentors. Mentors are placed by November of each school year and provide the opportunity to have a caring and consistent adult in their lives. Tutor a student at school
By tutoring once a week during the school day, you can help at at-risk student achieve academic success and create a caring and supportive scholastic environment. Special Projects
Groundhog Job Shadow Day Host CIS students at your job site on February 2nd to show kids opportunities in your career field
Holiday Assistance Sponsor a CIS family during the holidays by providing gift cards, food, gas, household items and clothing School Supply Drive Sponsor a CIS student with a new backpack filled with school supplies for the fall semester CIS Room Makeover Transform a CIS counseling room into a bright and therapeutic space with paint, pillows and a little elbow grease Contact John Duck for more information about these special event opportunities: jduck AT cisaustin.org Afterschool Volunteer Opportunities
SmartKids CIS provides after-School programming on site in six different public housing communities. Volunteers work with students in a lively, fun, and enriching afterschool environment on six public housing sites across Austin. Volunteers engage students in academic support, activities, and serve as a positive role model.
Campus Based After-School Groups
Got a special talent or hobby that you'd love to share with students? Assist CIS staff with an afterschool group doing what you love!
Child Abuse Prevention Volunteer Opportunity
Pebble Project Presentation
CIS Pebble Project staff present interactive role-plays to elementary school students to help prevent child assault and abuse. Volunteers take part in the role-plays and skits in classrooms during the morning hours. Family Literacy Volunteer Opportunities
ASPIRE Tutors
Provide individual tutoring in English as a Second Language and/or GED preparation to parents in our Family Literacy Program.
Tech Tots
Teach parents basic computer skills and help their children learn to use kid-friendly educational software through six-months of home visits in our Tech Tots program. This opportunity will be available in January 2012.
Whatever your schedule looks like, or wherever your talents lie, Communities In Schools has a volunteer opportunity for you. With over 50 locations in Austin, Hays County, Manor, Bastrop, and Lockhart school districts, we have a place close to your work or your home where you can make a difference in someone's life. Please check out our immediate needs page for more opportunities. If you have any questions, please email us at volunteer@cisaustin.org or call us at (512) 464-9767. 
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