Volunteering

Volunteering can be a very rewarding use of your time. Consider these questions before choosing a volunteer opportunity. • What are my skills and my personal priorities? • How much time do I have to volunteer? • How do I want to use my talents?

Organizations Looking for Volunteers (not a comprehensive list)

Animal Defense League of Texas Kennel care support, hospital, adoption center and thrift store are areas in which volunteers can help. 210–655–1481 adltexas.org McNay Art Museum Volunteers can be greeters to welcome and inform visitors. 210–824–5368 mcnayart.org Northeast Senior Assistance Volunteers run errands, drive elderly clients to appointments or take care of minor household chores. 210–967–6372 neseniorassistance.org Ombudsman – San Antonio If you have a passion for helping others, a caring spirit and a willingness to learn, consider becoming an Ombudsman. You could help improve the quality of life and care for residents in a facility near you. 866–231–4922 aacog.com/86/Ombudsman San Antonio Botanical Garden Volunteer as a guide or educator, assist as a membership ambassador or help with events, gardens and more. 210–536–1415 sabot.org San Antonio Food Bank Volunteer opportunities are plenty, such as sorting or helping in the community kitchen, the urban farm or the Mobile Apple Corps and more. 210–431–8388 safoodbank.org San Antonio Missions National Historical Park Volunteer positions may include conducting wildlife and plant surveys, leading guided tours, performing clerical duties or maintaining park facilities. 210–932–1001 nps.gov/saan San Antonio Pets Alive! Volunteers can help at the adoption centers, medical clinic, administrative office and do a wide range of duties. 210–370–7612 sanantoniopetsalive.org

San Antonio Public Library Volunteers can aid genealogists in the Texana department, set up exhibits, help with children’s activities and assist patrons using the library’s computers. 210–207–2500 mysapl.org San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo Volunteers help plan and conduct the Stock Show & Rodeo as well as the annual events that are held in support of the main event. 210–225–5851 sarodeo.com The Witte Museum Volunteers can work in the museum shop, help with teacher’s workshops or office work. 210–357–1891 wittemuseum.org Volunteers in Medicine (New Braunfels) Volunteers range from physicians to dentists, from nurses to hygienists to office workers. 830–632–5131 nbvim.org

*These are only a few of the many organizations that are looking for volunteers. If you don’t see something that interests you check srgtexas.com for more volunteer opportunities or consider searching online using “volunteering in San Antonio.”