We are delighted that you are exploring volunteer opportunities with CAMP!

Throughout the year, CAMP is successful because of the volunteer service of so many individuals and groups.

Click here to explore various ways to invest your time and talents.

Welcome to CAMP! We are delighted that you are exploring volunteer opportunities. Throughout the year CAMP is successful because of the volunteer service of so many individuals and groups. Please use the links on the left to navigate and explore the various programs.

Click here for more information

Rise is always in need of volunteers to help with our day-to-day operations such as office duties and classroom set-up and organization. Periodically, we also seek volunteers to assist with special events and campus beautification efforts.

Volunteering, at its heart, is the principle of donating time and energy for the benefit of other people in our community as a social responsibility rather than for any financial reward.

Lives are changed and communities are strengthened when we come together and bring our resources to serve those in need. We can't do this without you.

To learn of the different programs and how to volunteer for each one, please click the Apply Now and select the program of interest.

Have a donation or contribution?

• Do you have contributions of clothing, non-perishable foods items and the like? Please click here to reach out to us for instructions on how to make your contribution.
• If you would like to make a monetary donation, please make your check payable to Believers Community Development, P.O. Box 200775, San Antonio, TX 78220.

Help maintain our campus through beautification projects, like yardwork, painting, and more! Assist our caregivers running activities for the special children at RCSA. Pitch in at one of our events by setting up, running a station, and tearing down. We have select opportunities for volunteers under 18. Contact our office to learn more!

Click here to donate.

Click here to volunteer.

The Service & Leadership program identifies opportunities and provides training for individuals with disabilities who are interested in serving the San Antonio community by engaging in volunteerism, service on nonprofit boards, and participation in strategic conversations about the future of our community.

While there are other opportunities for people with disabilities to learn to advocate for themselves, there are few programs that expect, encourage, and empower these citizens to advocate for and serve others.

Click here for the Program Participation Interest Form

This opportunity is for individuals with disabilities.

Volunteer for a disABILITYsa event or program:

There are a number of opportunities to engage with disABILITYsa through one-day events and program interactions. Click here for a list of events you can volunteer for.

Volunteer to support disABILITYsa outreach:

One of the best ways to learn about our organization and promote our mission within the San Antonio community is to serve as an outreach volunteer. This position requires a two hour training where we walk you through each of the disABILITYsa programs, show you how to set-up our information table, and prepare you to answer some basic questions about the organization regarding programs, volunteer opportunities, and ways others can get involved. You'll accompany us to various information fairs, and then once you're ready, you'll take off on your own. Outreach volunteers are a big part of fulfilling our mission to educate, advance, and engage.

Volunteer with a program:

Utilize your skills and expertise to help change a life or our community. These volunteer opportunities allow you to share your expertise and experiences with others in the community to help effect positive change.

Volunteer to serve on a Planning Team: 

disABILITYsa programs would not exist if it weren't for the long-term commitment of those who are serving on our planning teams. From budget to logistics, our planning team members work to plan and implement the mission of disABILITYsa into our programs that benefit our community.

disABILITYsa Volunteer Team: 

Join this team of individuals as we get together and volunteer in our local community. Volunteer service activities will be selected in areas of human services, arts, culture, animal services and more! disABILITYsa will work to provide the supports necessary for individuals of all abilities to participate.

Click here to sign up for the disABILITYsa Volunteer Team.

Click here to find out how to volunteer for all other programs and events.

Adult Volunteer

Our adult volunteers are an essential part of our organization.  We have a great staff, but Special Reach won't be where it is today without the help of volunteers to carry out our mission. 

We are always looking for additional help and support to assist our organization in different areas, such as:

• Office work
• Events 
• Programs
• Raise funds
• Spread the word about Special Reach

Volunteers are encouraged to sign up for volunteer opportunities ahead of time.  Upon completing and reviewing the adult volunteer form and subsequent training, an adult volunteer may assist children during program hours.  All adults working with children will work under the supervision of trained, state-certified professionals, and all adults who volunteer with children must pass a background check.  Click below to complete an application or sign up for a volunteer opportunity.

Teen Volunteers

Our teen volunteers are an essential part of our organization.  Teen volunteers must be at least 15 years old.  Teens younger than 15 years old must volunteer with a parent/caregiver who has passed our background check (if volunteering with our participants).  Teen volunteers are required to sign up for volunteer opportunities ahead of time.  Upon completing and reviewing the teen volunteer application and subsequent training, a teen volunteer may assist children during program hours.  All teens will work under the supervision of trained, state-certified professionals.  Special Reach offers volunteer credit hours to teen volunteers. 

Please click below to complete an application.  A completed teacher recommendation form is required for teen volunteers.

Your time and talent make a significant impact in the lives of our kids - thank you.

Click here for the Adult Volunteer Application.

Click here for Adult and Teen Volunteer Sign up.

Click here for the Teen Volunteer Form.

Click here for Teacher Recommendations for Teen Volunteers.

Want the opportunity to be involved with a great non-profit? Look at all these great possibilities!

Board of Directors: We are always on the alert for enthusiastic and talented volunteers from all walks of life to serve on our board of directors.

Clerical/Office Workers: Individuals who wish to assist in a variety of ways in the office from data entry, copying, filing, answering phones, achieving, research, inventory, organizing supplies and helping with fundraisers or special events.

Mentors: Individuals who wish to nurture an individual relationship with a single child struggling with schoolwork, family problems and behavior issues are always welcome.

Classroom Aides: Individuals who wish to assist in one of our two out-of-school-time programs and/or summer program. Assist with tutoring, computer lab, supervising play, fine arts, sports, music, dance and arts & crafts as well as assist with events and projects/celebrations for youth enrolled in programing.

Artists: Musicians, Artists, Poets, Dancers, Dramatics and Readers who wish to share your love of the arts with the children in one of our after school programs.

Practicum and Intern Students: If you need an internship, we might be able to help. JOVEN offers opportunities to students seeking practicum and internship hours at the undergraduate level.

Sports Enthusiasts: Individuals who love sports and would like to spend some time teaching our kids about your sport, please join us as a volunteer.

Volunteer requirements:

• must be at least 18 years old (younger volunteers may be considered depending on area of interest/reason),
• agree with JOVEN’s Mission and Vision,
• complete the Application,
• complete an Interview,
• clear a background check,
• clear a drug screening, if applicable, and
• agree to maintain confidentiality.

Click here to donate.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests.
• Developing or updating your resume.
• Connecting to employers.
• Completing online job applications.
• Practicing interview tactics.

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

SA Life Academy offers a standard-based day program designed to meet the holistic needs of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Certified Special Education teachers design a stimulating curriculum that includes relationship building, art, recreational therapy, health and wellness, community outreach, and life and job-skills training. 

SA Life Academy also collaborates with volunteers and professionals throughout the community to offer specialized classes such as yoga, recreational therapy, and gardening. Through community integration which includes 5-6 hours of volunteerism per week, SA Life Academy students give back to the community in a meaningful way.

There are no more than 12 students per day in each class.

To be considered for admission to SA Life Academy, applicants must meet the following requirements:
• Must be diagnosed with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (I/DD)
• Must be 18 or over
• Must not exhibit aggressive behavior or be a danger to themselves or others
• Must not be at high risk for elopement (running away)
• Must be able to handle reasonably crowded or stimulating environments in the community
• Independence with toileting and hygiene (does not require assistance)
• Must not be medically fragile or need extensive medical care (No onsite nurse or medical staff)

Call for information about fee coverage options.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests.
• Developing or updating your resume.
• Connecting to employers.
• Completing online job applications.
• Practicing interview tactics.

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

Our Goodwill Good Careers Centers provide free career assistance to anyone seeking employment or a new career.

Our trained staff can help you answer the following questions:

• How do I write my resume to highlight my experience and get the attention of recruiters?
• How do I search for and apply for jobs that meet my needs?
• What careers am I interested in and how do I get started?
• What should I expect during an interview and how do I make a good first impression?
• What workplace skills do I need to be successful at my new job?
• What are the best ways to apply for government jobs?

Our staff provides one-on-one career coaching that focuses on:

• Identifying your career interests.
• Developing or updating your resume.
• Connecting to employers.
• Completing online job applications.
• Practicing interview tactics.

If you have a hearing or vision disability, we can coordinate support for you.

Click here for a downloadable informational flyer in English and Spanish.

Deaf Young Life (DYL) is taking place in San Antonio, Texas, to reach deaf and hard-of-hearing teenagers. DYL allows these teens to experience the Gospel and interact with others who share the same hearing loss story.

Click here to register for Deaf Young Life or to volunteer.

Click here to apply for the Camp Scholarship.

To book Emma Faye, call 830-249-1744 or email [email protected].

The Adult Continuing Education (ACE) program offers tutoring services for adults with Down syndrome in reading, math, and writing.

All lessons are individualized to the level of each student. Each student gets his/her own academic binder with lessons chosen specifically for his/her abilities. This is an ideal one-on-one tutoring situation where the student receives individualized attention.

The process is simple. If a student is interested in participating in this program, an application is completed followed by an informal assessment by the director. This information is used to develop the academic lessons.

Students and tutors are matched based on personalities and availability of tutoring times. All lessons are created by the director.

Tutoring is available for those 18 years and older and is offered once a week for 90 minutes.

Volunteers are asked to complete an application and participate in an orientation.

Free.

"Those who bring sunshine to the lives of others cannot keep it to themselves" - James Matthew Barrie

Our current volunteer opportunities are listed here.

Call or email us for more information.

The Individualized Skills and Socialization Program (or ISS, formerly known as Day Activity) is hosted at our Unicorn Centers campus and provides the people in our care with an active, vibrant day program. Our ISS program includes both on-site and off-site activities and is completely person-centered.

Our team works closely with our participants– adults with IDD, to be included in a community-based environment where we help them learn, improve, and retain the life skills that are essential to living and participating successfully in home and community life.

Adults 18 years and up, with a primary diagnosis of IDD.

While the ISS services program is funded by the Medicaid waiver programs of HCS/TxHmLv and DBMD, we accept individuals funded through CLASS, ICF, GR, and private pay. Please note we do not accept Medicaid such as Molina, Star Plus, or other HMOs.

Kinetic Kids’ programs succeed due to our tremendous volunteer support! We strive to provide one-on-one volunteer placement at programs so Kinetic Kids can safely and successfully participate in age-appropriate recreational and sports activities like their typically developing peers.

Volunteer with us and help a child experience the joys of childhood as they strive to achieve their highest potential in a challenging new sport or activity.

Click here to see current opportunities.

Click here for all volunteer information.

Volunteers are the Lifeline of our Organization.

• Program Volunteer: 16 and older. We are looking for energetic, fun, and compassionate people ages 16 and older to become volunteers for our participants. Their role is to model appropriate behavior and build friendships with the participants that we serve.
• Fundraising Volunteer: 21 and older. Eva's Heroes hosts many fundraising events throughout the year. We can not do it alone. We are looking for hard-working, dedicated, punctual volunteers to help us.
• Office Volunteer: 16 and older. Please help us stay organized. We need volunteers throughout the year in our office.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, click here.

Volunteers are essential to the success of all locations of Morgan’s.

We depend on the generosity of our volunteer family to help keep our facilities economical and safe places for everyone to play and learn.

We would love to have you join our family of volunteers!

• Morgan’s does not accept court-mandated volunteerism. Not all applicants will be selected as a volunteer.
• We ask that all volunteers maintain a minimum of 20 hours per year to maintain an active status.

If you would like to apply, either as an individual or a group, please complete the appropriate application here.

At The NEST we nurture, empower, support, and transform the lives of our members.

Our Individualized Skills and Socialization Program (or ISS, formerly known as Day Habilitation or Special Education) is designed to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in building essential skills for greater independence and community involvement. Through a person-centered approach, we offer a variety of opportunities that promote personal growth, social engagement, volunteer opportunities, and pre-vocational skills.

Click here for more information.

This program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Our mission is to reflect Christ’s love by serving cancer patients and others with life-threatening medical conditions, through tangible assistance and spiritual support. These individuals have family members and caregivers who are also affected, and they need to know they are not alone.

Please join us as we follow the Lord’s leading in this new ministry at CrossBridge. Our focus is sharing the LOVE of Christ and the HOPE of the gospel!

Click here to learn more. 

We believe in learning from one another and sharing our unique gifts and talents.

At Southwind Fields, we encourage each Local to have a mentor.

For our City Locals, it may look like checking in once a week, grabbing a burger or a cup of coffee, touching base, and doing life together.

At our Local Hub, mentors might lead a life group, teach a class, or join us for lunch.

Click here to learn more.

Call or email to find out how you can become a mentor.

We are counting on you.

TBI Warrior® Foundation depends on community support to keep the programs that have impacted many lives ongoing.  We need your support to provide the tools to help people progress after the onset of a disability and give them hope.  We need YOU to be a cog to keep the wheels spinning.

Volunteer
Come by the clinic on 1781 E. Ammann Rd. and fill out an application

Volunteers report that they love volunteering for Acacia Medical Mission because it gives them an opportunity to give back to the community by helping their neighbors obtain needed medical care. We are also able to help our volunteers get community service and precept hours. If helping others brings you joy, you will enjoy your time at AMM!

Volunteer Opportunities

• Reception Desk
• Event Volunteers
• Medically Trained Staff

Donate
Come by the clinic on 1781 E. Ammann Rd

Your Donation Will Provide

• Prescription Refills
• Medical Examinations
• Diagnostic Exams

Make a donation to: [email protected] for Acacia Medical Mission

Volunteers are the hands and feet of our organization. We could not provide the services to our participants without our volunteer team's care, dedication, and support. If you want to volunteer with Open T.R.A.I.L., please see the many ways you can volunteer with us below.

HELPING HAND
Provide assistance with projects (big or small) or daily chores to help maintain and improve the center—the perfect job for groups or volunteers under age 14, with parental supervision.

Requirements for a helping hand include:

• Complete Helping Hands Training 
• Attentive to instructions
• Do not mind getting dirty
• Physically capable of assigned task

SIDE WALKER
Helps engage the rider during the lesson and maintain the rider's safety by providing physical and emotional support. No previous experience is necessary; we will happily provide all training.

Requirements for sidewalkers include:

• 14 years or older
• Attended a Helping Hands Training
• Complete Side Walker Training
• Able to walk for 30-60 minutes
• Enjoy interacting with the rider

HORSE HANDLER
Grooms, tacks, and leads the horse during the lesson to maintain its safety. Horse experience is a plus! We will provide all training for this position!

Requirements for horse handlers include:

• 14 years or older
• Complete Helping Hands Training
• Complete Side Walker Training
• Complete at least 10 hours as a Side Walker
• Complete Horse Handler Training
• Able to walk for 30-60 minutes
• Attentive to surroundings

Click here for more information on volunteering.

To sign up for volunteer training, please email [email protected].

In order to address the impacts of COVID-19 and to support Texas’ continued economic recovery, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is implementing a Service Industry Recovery (SIR) child care program to help low-wage workers in TWC-specified service industries who generally operate in close quarters with their customers and whose jobs cannot be accomplished remotely.

Highlights of the SIR program:

• 12 months of eligibility
• $0 parent share of cost
• Less required eligibility documentation

(While TWC is targeting aspects of the service sector with SIR child care, all families continue to have access to TWC’s regular low-income child care subsidy program.)

Eligibility Requirements:

At least one parent must be currently employed or entering employment in one of the following TWC-specified service industries:

• Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation: NAICS 71
• Accommodation and Food Services: NAICS 72
• Retail Trade: NAICS 44-45

One-parent households must be working a minimum of 25 hours per week and a two-parent household must be working a total of 50 hours per week to qualify.

The family income is at or below 75 percent of State Median Income (SMI). To see if you meet this requirement, click here and scroll down to the family income table.

Click here to apply.

We have a wide variety of volunteer opportunities available for registered volunteers. Click on an event below to learn more.

Application required: click here to access application.

We could not fulfill our mission of improving the lives of all affected by Autism without our wonderful, dedicated volunteers! Whether you’re interested in helping at an event, starting a social or support group, lending an administrative hand, creating a give back event, performing outreach to community members, or joining an event committee, we value your time and energy.

Volunteers are needed for the following events belo. We’ll provide you with training and materials, and some volunteer jobs can be done remotely. There is no requirement to come to our office or attend meetings. We will email the volunteer list as we have a need for the events and activities below.

VLS will work with you to find a case that meets your time constraints and comfort level. Use the opportunity to learn a new field or stick to what you know. Either way, we can give you a call when we get a case that meets your interests. Or, if you prefer, we can refer cases to you on a more routine basis.