Needs From: The Volunteer Center

Volunteer: Horse Prep

Assists with the preparation of the horses before class.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Assists with the preparation of the horses before class.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Horse Handler

In most cases, the horse handler will remain in control of the horse throughout the session. In some therapeutic riding class, depending upon the level of independence of the rider and at the discretion of the instructor, the horse handler may or may not have control over the horse. Regardless, the horse handler remains in constant awareness of the horse’s movement and behavior and is prepared to step in to take control of the horse at all times.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

In most cases, the horse handler will remain in control of the horse throughout the session. In some therapeutic riding class, depending upon the level of independence of the rider and at the discretion of the instructor, the horse handler may or may not have control over the horse. Regardless, the horse handler remains in constant awareness of the horse’s movement and behavior and is prepared to step in to take control of the horse at all times.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Side Walkers


In a hippotherapy class, the side walkers aid the therapist in the physical manipulation and support of the rider. These classes tend to be very “hands on”. In a therapeutic riding class, depending upon the level of independence of the rider, the side walker provides emotional and motivational support. The ultimate goal of a good side walker is to encourage the rider to stretch, grow and develop to their fullest potential,while providing a safe environment. Side walkers work side-by-sidewith the instructor,never leaving therider’s sidewithout direction from the instructor.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids


In a hippotherapy class, the side walkers aid the therapist in the physical manipulation and support of the rider. These classes tend to be very “hands on”. In a therapeutic riding class, depending upon the level of independence of the rider, the side walker provides emotional and motivational support. The ultimate goal of a good side walker is to encourage the rider to stretch, grow and develop to their fullest potential,while providing a safe environment. Side walkers work side-by-sidewith the instructor,never leaving therider’s sidewithout direction from the instructor.

Agency: Ride On Center for Kids

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Various Volunteer Opportunities

Giving back to others can be one of the most rewarding things you have ever done. We really appreciate our volunteers who help improve the quality of life for all of the children in care at STARRY. 

We count on friends, volunteers, donors and other supporters to help us enrich their lives every day.   

There are many different opportunities from helping us organize our Clothes Closet to Decorating Cottages for the holidays.

For a complete list of current opportunities and schedules, please visit our website at www.starryonline.org

Agency: STARRY

Giving back to others can be one of the most rewarding things you have ever done. We really appreciate our volunteers who help improve the quality of life for all of the children in care at STARRY. 

We count on friends, volunteers, donors and other supporters to help us enrich their lives every day.   

There are many different opportunities from helping us organize our Clothes Closet to Decorating Cottages for the holidays.

For a complete list of current opportunities and schedules, please visit our website at www.starryonline.org

Agency: STARRY

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Great Dads Needed!

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
Watch D.O.G.S. is an innovative program of the National Center of Fathering focusing on prevention of violence in our nation's schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures for a two-fold purpose:

1) to provide an unobtrusive presence in the schools, and
2) to be a positive and active role-model for
students at their school. 

For more information contact Julia Porter, Watchdog Coordinator.

Agency: Union Hill Elementary School

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)
Watch D.O.G.S. is an innovative program of the National Center of Fathering focusing on prevention of violence in our nation's schools by using the positive influence of fathers and father-figures for a two-fold purpose:

1) to provide an unobtrusive presence in the schools, and
2) to be a positive and active role-model for
students at their school. 

For more information contact Julia Porter, Watchdog Coordinator.

Agency: Union Hill Elementary School

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 78665

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Donations Receiving

If you are in need of community service for court or probation and would like to perform your community service at The Caring Place, you must come in for one of the two different shifts.  They are 8:00am to 12:30 and 12:30 to 4:00pm.  You must be 17 years of age or older. Please contact Rita for more information.

Agency: The Caring Place

If you are in need of community service for court or probation and would like to perform your community service at The Caring Place, you must come in for one of the two different shifts.  They are 8:00am to 12:30 and 12:30 to 4:00pm.  You must be 17 years of age or older. Please contact Rita for more information.

Agency: The Caring Place

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 78683

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Client Advocate

Assess client needs, determine eligibility for services, generate vouchers, and make referrals.

Skills/Qualities preferred: Objective and resourceful, ability to work with a diverse population, ability to be compassionate, but firm and computer skills a must.

Agency: The Caring Place

Assess client needs, determine eligibility for services, generate vouchers, and make referrals.

Skills/Qualities preferred: Objective and resourceful, ability to work with a diverse population, ability to be compassionate, but firm and computer skills a must.

Agency: The Caring Place

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 78627

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Quality Assurance Specialist

Verify all client data is entered correctly, audit client files, filing.

Skills/Qualities preferred: computer skills a must, highly detail oriented, ability to work independently, organized.

Agency: The Caring Place

Verify all client data is entered correctly, audit client files, filing.

Skills/Qualities preferred: computer skills a must, highly detail oriented, ability to work independently, organized.

Agency: The Caring Place

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 78626

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Phone Operator

Answers phones for agency, route calls to appropriate staff/volunteer, answer general questions about the agency.

Skills/Qualities preferred: ability to handle multiple calls, must be pleasant, communicate well.

Agency: The Caring Place

Answers phones for agency, route calls to appropriate staff/volunteer, answer general questions about the agency.

Skills/Qualities preferred: ability to handle multiple calls, must be pleasant, communicate well.

Agency: The Caring Place

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 78626

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Intake Specialist

Enters clients documentation into the computer, ensures all forms are received, communicates with reception if more documentation is required.

Skills/Qualities perferred: computer skills, organized, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Agency: The Caring Place

Enters clients documentation into the computer, ensures all forms are received, communicates with reception if more documentation is required.

Skills/Qualities perferred: computer skills, organized, ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Agency: The Caring Place

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 78626

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Homework Helpers

Homework helpers needed for both sites working with Elementary Aged students. Reading and Math. 3:45pm to 4:45pm Monday to Thursday.

Agency: Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown

Homework helpers needed for both sites working with Elementary Aged students. Reading and Math. 3:45pm to 4:45pm Monday to Thursday.

Agency: Boys & Girls Club of Georgetown

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Mentor

Provide mentoring and support to single parents who are working towards higher education or are getting job training.

Agency: New Beginnings Mentoring Ministry

Provide mentoring and support to single parents who are working towards higher education or are getting job training.

Agency: New Beginnings Mentoring Ministry

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 78683

Allow Groups: No