Help out the Southwest Austin and Driipping Springs communities in a number of ways throughout the year by volunteering with local nonprofit groups. Volunteer opportunities included in this guide are subject to change due to COVID-19 safety precautions. This list is noncomprehensive.
Community and family support
Central Texas Food Bank is the largest hunger-relief charity in Central Texas. Volunteers help prepare food donations for distribution, deliver food to mobile food pantries, lend a hand in the kitchen and garden, and provide nutrition education. 6500 Metropolis Drive, Austin. 512-282-2111. www.centraltexasfoodbank.org
Dripping Springs Community Library serves Dripping Springs residents by offering books, enrichment programs, kids camps and meeting spaces. Volunteers work with library staff to sort and shelve books and coordinate events, which are being held virtually. 501 Sportsplex Drive, Dripping Springs. 512-858-7825. www.dscl.org
Foster Village Inc. works to support and serve foster families in the Austin area. Volunteers help sort donations, deliver items to families, fundraise and work during events. 15400 Fitzhugh Road, Dripping Springs. 512-599-4144. www.fostervillageaustin.org