Mentor a student at school
We need adult role models to serve as individual school-based mentors. Make a positive impact on students who are surrounded by negative influences by meeting once a week during the school day to talk and do activities together.
School-to-Community Mentoring
Consider enrolling in our "Mentoring Matters" program, a collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. This program provides volunteers with the opportunity to begin mentoring in a school setting and transition into a community setting.
Tutor a student
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.
Assist at an After-school Program
SmartKids
CIS provides after-School programming on site in six different public housing communities. Volunteers assist with tutoring and enrichment activities.
Campus Based After-School Groups
Assist CIS staff with an after-school group at an elementary, middle or high school. Help lead running clubs, arts and crafts groups, homework help and more.
Provide Support to Parents and Families
ASPIRE
Provide individual tutoring in English as a Second Language and/or GED preparation to parents in our Family Literacy Program.
Technology Tutor for a CIS Family
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 program will begin in January 2010.
Present to classrooms or facilitate group discussions
Pebble Project Presenter
CIS Pebble Project staff present interactive role-plays to elementary school students to helpf prevent child abuse. Volunteers take part in the role-plays and talk with kids after the presentation.
Speakers and Group Facilitators
Share your special skill, story, or career knowledge with groups of students on a one-time or weekly basis
Participate in Special Volunteer Events
Campus and Community Events
Volunteers are requested for various CIS activities throughout the year. Volunteers assist with carnivals, parties and field trip.
Super Saturdays
We have multiple Saturday projects a year when volunteers help assemble materials for our campuses. These projects are open to anyone including your kids, co-workers and friend
Skills Based Volunteering
We need talented volunteers who can lend their skills to meet a CIS need. We'll quickly put your photography, project management, gardening, sewing, athletic training and other skills to use!
Whatever your schedule looks like, or wherever your talents lie, Communities In Schools has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. With over 50 locations in Austin, Georgetown, Buda, Kyle and Lockhart, 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 or call us at (512) 464-9767.
