Whether you love giving back year-round or you are in a giving spirit this holiday season, we have 10 San Antonio organizations you can volunteer with.
If the holidays are your favorite time of the year
Elf Louise | The Elf Louise Christmas Project is dedicated to providing a bit of joy to children in Bexar county. This year they are looking for toy stockers + cleanup and breakdown volunteers.
If you want to stay in your home
Raul Jimenez Dinner | While volunteer opportunities for delivering meals are closed, you can still give a monetary donation to feed 12,500 families on Thanksgiving day.
Supporters of Veterans today + everyday `
Soldiers’ Angels | Every Thursday throughout the holidays, Soldiers’ Angels needs help to distribute 75 lbs of food to 200 homeless veterans and their families at their mobile food distribution site at Cowboys Dancehall.
‘Tis the season of giving. | Photo by @sparepartssa
For the artsy types
Spare Parts San Antonio | This center for creative reuse is always seeking volunteers to help with sorting, organizing, and pricing material donations.
If you’re an animal lover
Animal Care Services | The shelter is nearing capacity and is in need of volunteers to foster pets this holiday season.
For the handy-worker
Habitat for Humanity San Antonio | Habitat builds homes year-round and needs volunteers to help with construction Tuesdays through Saturdays, 7:45 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
If you’re passionate about supporting local minority groups
Fiesta Youth | This organization serves LGBTQ+ teens and young adults. You can donate your time by facilitating weekly youth meetings + helping with their annual events.
The social butterflies
San Antonio Threads | The mission of this non-profit is to provide youth with free new clothes and are always looking for volunteer “stylists” to give shoppers a VIP experience by assisting them with finding their correct sizes, colors + more.
The outdoorsy types
Wildlife Rescue & Rehabilitation | The organization rescues 10,000 animals per year and depends on volunteers to keep running. You can help by volunteering your time in its maintenance, rescue, or transport departments.
If you live + breathe San Antonio
Keep San Antonio Beautiful | Make a difference by volunteering to clean up the neighborhoods in the Alamo City. They host numerous events throughout the year that you can sign up for.
