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10 Christmas Volunteering Opportunities in Austin: Holiday Charities & Giving Campaigns For 2021

December 12, 2021 by Bill Tucker 1 Comment

Christmas Volunteering In Austin: Image Credit – Community First Village Facebook Page

Looking for Christmas Volunteering Opportunities in Austin? We have a list of 10 great charities in and near Austin that are doing excellent work to spread cheer for the holidays and beyond!

It’s easy to get swept away in holiday chaos. From Black Friday deals to office parties to last-minute gifts, December is a swirl of madness. As a result, the meaning of the season often gets lost: the joy of giving to those in need.

With dozens of local charities looking to aid needy Austinites, giving back to the community is only a click away. To help you choose where your donation dollars should go, here are 10 worthwhile organizations to consider assisting this holiday season.

Christmas Volunteering Opportunities in and near Austin

1/ Operation Blue Santa

Image Credits: Operation Blue Santa Facebook Page

Run by the Austin Police Department since 1972, Operation Blue Santa supplies families in need with the full holiday experience, including meals and wrapped presents. Two policemen started the initiative by handing out presents to roughly 20 families from the rear of a patrol car. Now it’s a year-round program that collects gifts and food for more than 5788 households.

If you wish to donate, go to BlueSanta.org.

Operation Blue Santa location: 4101 S Industrial Dr #260, Austin, TX 78744, United States

2/ The Junior League of Austin: Coats for Kids

Image Credits: Coats For Kids Facebook Page

The winter of 2021 is already shaping up to be a chiller, so keeping warm is more important than ever. The 35th annual Coats for Kids Distribution will be held by the Junior League of Austin (JLA) from December 4, 2021, through December 11, 2021. Validated families in need roam through over 30,000 coats to find outerwear for their little ones. The doors stay open until the last family leaves, so volunteers are always needed at this all-day event.

Coat collection started on November 15th, November 2021, and will run through the first week of December at Jack Brown Cleaners. For monetary donations and more info, learn more here.

The Junior League of Austin location: 5330 Bluffstone Ln, Austin, TX 78759, United States

3/ Caritas of Austin: Home for the Holidays

Image Credits: Caritas of Austin Facebook Page

With a heart towards Austin’s poverty-stricken residents, Caritas of Austin is spreading holiday cheer through gift packages filled with essential items. From welcome home baskets with household supplies to winter wear to rent assistance, Caritas provides needy families with the bare necessities many of us take for granted.

For the full wish list, go visit Caritas online.

Caritas of Austin location: 611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701, United States

4/ Austin Diaper Bank

Image Credits: Austin Diaper Bank Facebook Page

With a unique way to give financial relief to growing families, Austin Diaper Bank provides 10,000 Central Texas families with this childcare necessity. So far in 2021, they’ve distributed more than 1,500,000 diapers, wipes, and sanitary supplies to families in need.

While Austin Diaper Bank doesn’t have an official holiday drive on the calendar, any time is a good time to donate to this worthy charity.

For more information, visit AustinDiapers.org.

Austin Diaper Bank location: 2210, 78758 Denton Dr. Ste 103, Austin, TX, United States

5/ Austin Disaster Relief Network

Image Credits: Austin Disaster Relief Network Facebook Page

Ready and willing to assist survivors when disaster strikes, Austin Disaster Relief Network assists people in need during their darkest hour. The group provides food, clothing, cleanup services, and even counseling to those displaced by natural disasters. Team members also run a low-to-no-cost used goods store, with everything from furniture to clothing.

Although the group doesn’t have an official holiday drive, most of us know somebody affected by volatile weather events over the years.

To learn more, visit Austin Disaster Relief Network online.

Austin Disaster Relief Network location: 1122 E 51st St, Austin, TX 78723, United States

Christmas Volunteering Opportunities in Austin – Continued

6/ Community First! Village

Image Credits: Community First Vilage Facebook Page

Mobile Loaves & Fishes’ landmark Community First! neighborhood is a truly transformative initiative. The village is a 51-acre master-planned community that provides affordable, permanent housing for Austinites transitioning out of homelessness.

But saving lives doesn’t come cheap and that’s where you come in! Whether you choose to support Community First! through your dollars or your time, this is a beautiful way to make an impact in people’s lives.

To learn more, visit Mobile Loaves & Fishes online.

Community First! Village location: 9301 Hog Eye Rd Suite 950, Austin, TX 78724, United States

7/ LifeWorks Austin

Image Credits: LifeWorks Austin Facebook Page

Ever heard how teaching someone to fish is better than handing them food? That’s the central core of LifeWorks Austin. While providing day-to-day necessities to needy youth, the group also equips them with self-sustaining life skills outside the foster care system. Over 4,000 youth and families have been supported via this incredible organization, and your holiday dollars will be needed to keep the mission going strong. Among the very best Christmas Volunteering Opportunities in Austin.

To donate gift cards, go to LifeworksAustin.org.

LifeWorks Austin location: 3700 S 1st St, Austin, TX 78704, United States

8/ Austin Partners in Education

Image Credits: Austin Partners In Education Facebook Page

When not writing about music and doing the blogger thing, I spend my 8 to 5 in the world of Ed Tech. As a result, I have a heart for anything that helps kids learn and grow. From classroom coaching to weekly college prep tutoring, the Austin Partners in Education team pours hours upon hours into needy AISD kids and schools. Anything you can give, whether your time, talents, or financial resources, is sure to make a tangible difference in a student’s educational success.

To learn more, visit Austin Partners In Education online.

Austin Partners in Education location: 3100 E 4th St, Austin, TX 78702, United States

9/ Austin Pets Alive!

Image Credits: Austin Pets Alive! Facebook Page

At The Austinot, we love our puppers and kitties. Austin Pets Alive! is our city’s premier pet rescue and re-homing organization. One of the best Christmas Volunteering Opportunities in Austin!

Check out Austin Pets Alive! to learn more and get involved.

Austin Pets Alive! location: 1156 West Cesar Chavez, Austin, TX 78703

10/ Amplify Austin

Image Credits: Epilepsy Foundation Central & South Texas Facebook Page

Can’t decide who to donate to? Amplify Austin makes it easy to contribute to multiple organizations. The site works like the Amazon of Austin charities, allowing you to search, add donations to a cart, save your credit card info, and pay with one transaction. You can even instantly download your tax receipts. This is an easy and convenient way to give back this holiday season.

Feel free to browse Amplify Austin’s full suite of charities for more information.

Amplify Austin location: 1310 South First Street #210 Austin, TX 78704

Looking for a fun holiday activity with friends & family? Check out our updated guide on the Best Christmas Lights in and near Austin

Keep track of the Best Events & Activities in Austin by bookmarking our Things to Do This Week and Things to do this Weekend pages

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