Austin Volunteer Opportunities for the 2025 Holiday Season

Last Updated – 17th December 2025

Jump To: Christmas Day Volunteering | Holiday Meal Service | Toy Drives & Adopt-a-Family Programs | Animal Shelter Holiday Volunteering

Austin Volunteer Opportunities during the holidays offer meaningful ways to support local families, seniors, animals, and individuals experiencing homelessness. Whether you’re hoping to help on Christmas Day, participate in a toy drive, or assist with holiday meal service, Austin has dozens of verified options for 2025.

All listings below are verified for 2025, including updated locations, program details, and live volunteer opportunities.

Looking for more ways to get out of the house after your volunteer shift? Pair your service day with a festive outing using our regularly updated guide to Things To Do This Weekend in Austin, including holiday events and light displays.

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Christmas Day Volunteering in Austin

These organizations traditionally offer Christmas Day volunteer shifts or special holiday programs that need December volunteers.

Operation Blue Santa – Christmas Day Support

The Austin Police Department’s signature holiday program provides toys and food to families in need. Volunteers assist with packing, delivery, and distribution events.
Where: 4101 S Industrial Dr #260, Austin, TX 78744

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Meals on Wheels Central Texas – Christmas Day Meal Delivery

One of Austin’s most in-demand Christmas Day roles. Volunteers deliver hot holiday meals to local seniors and homebound residents.
Where: 3227 E 5th St, Austin, TX 78702

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Caritas of Austin – Holiday Outreach

Help assemble and distribute holiday kits for individuals transitioning out of homelessness.
Where: 611 Neches St, Austin, TX 78701

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Mission Accomplished – Christmas Day Food Service

Volunteers help prepare and serve warm holiday meals to the unhoused population on Christmas Day morning.
Where: 1221 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78746

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Austin Disaster Relief Network – Holiday Response Teams

Support ADRN’s winter relief operations, including supplies distribution, survivor outreach, and gift donation support.
Where: 13801 Burnet Rd, Suite 100, Austin, TX 78727

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Mobile Loaves & Fishes – Christmas Morning Community Service

Assist with meal preparation or support Community First! Village residents during special Christmas gatherings.
Where: 9301 Hog Eye Rd, Suite 950, Austin, TX 78724

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Central Texas Food Bank – December Holiday Distributions

Large-scale food distribution days take place throughout December with occasional holiday-specific shifts.
Where: 6500 Metropolis Dr, Austin, TX 78744

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SAFE Holidays Program

Support survivors of domestic violence with holiday gift sorting and distribution shifts.
Where: 4800 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

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Holiday Meal Service & Food Distribution (Thanksgiving–Christmas)

These organizations offer holiday meal prep, packaging, and distribution throughout November and December.

Keep Austin Fed

Help rescue surplus holiday food and deliver it to shelters and food pantries.
Where: 2028 E Ben White Blvd, Austin, TX 78741

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Urban Roots – Holiday Farm Harvest

Assist with harvesting produce that goes directly to Austin families for Thanksgiving and Christmas meals.
Where: 7651 Delwau Ln, Austin, TX 78725

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Community First! Village – Holiday Meal Events

Join volunteers supporting residents with food service, preparation, and community gatherings.
Where: 9301 Hog Eye Rd, Suite 950, Austin, TX 78724

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Salvation Army Austin – Holiday Kitchen Support

Help with meal prep, serving, and donation distribution during the holiday season.
Where: 1001 Grove Blvd, Austin, TX 78741

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Foundation Communities – Holiday Meals & Family Events

Support holiday dinners and family-friendly events across FC residential communities.
Where: Multiple Austin locations

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ECHO Austin – Winter Needs Drive

Sort and distribute holiday kits with jackets, blankets, hygiene products, and cold-weather items.
Where: 300 E Highland Mall Blvd, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78752

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Street Youth Ministry – Holiday Dinner Prep

Prepare meals and serve youth and young adults experiencing homelessness.
Where: 408 W 23rd St, Austin, TX 78705

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Loaves & Fishes at St. Andrew’s

Help distribute groceries and holiday meal items to local families.
Where: 14311 Wells Port Dr, Austin, TX 78728

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Toy Drives, Gift Programs & Adopt-a-Family

Travis County Brown Santa

Support wrapping, sorting, and distributing gifts for families in rural Travis County.
Where: 4700 Burleson Rd, Austin, TX 78744

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SAFE Holidays – Adopt-a-Family

Provide holiday gifts and essentials to families affected by domestic violence.
Where: 4800 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78723

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Partnership for Children – Holiday Wishes

Fulfill holiday wish lists for children in foster care.
Where: 8509 FM 969 Bldg 2, Austin, TX 78724

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Austin Angels – Holiday Shop

Help sort gifts and support foster families during the holiday season.
Where: 8863 Anderson Mill Rd, Austin, TX 78729

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Junior League of Austin – Coats for Kids

Assist with coat sorting, fitting, and distribution events.
Where: 5330 Bluffstone Ln, Austin, TX 78759

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Helping Hand Home for Children – Holiday Drive

Provide gifts for children receiving therapeutic and residential care.
Where: 3804 Ave B, Austin, TX 78751

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Any Baby Can – Holiday Program

Support families with children experiencing medical or developmental challenges through holiday giving events.
Where: 6207 Sheridan Ave, Austin, TX 78723

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Animal Shelter Holiday Volunteer Opportunities

Austin Pets Alive!

Support holiday animal care shifts, including walking, enrichment, and cleaning.
Where: 1156 W Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703

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Austin Humane Society

Help with holiday adoption events, cat cuddling, dog walking, and donation sorting.
Where: 124 W Anderson Ln, Austin, TX 78752

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Austin Animal Center

Support overflow holiday intake with walking, kennel help, and enrichment support.
Where: 7201 Levander Loop, Austin, TX 78702

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Paws Shelter of Central Texas

Assist with feeding, walking, cleaning, and holiday donation drives.
Where: 2965 FM 165, Dripping Springs, TX 78620

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If you’re traveling this season, you can find equally meaningful options in our Houston volunteer guide and our San Antonio holiday volunteer roundup.

After your volunteer shift, you can still enjoy holiday fun around the city by checking our Weekend guide for other fun events and activities in Austin.