Volunteer
Lend a Hand. Make a Difference.
Volunteers play a vital role in RCAH’s mission to support our unhoused neighbors.
Whether you’re part of a congregation or a caring individual looking to give back, your time and energy can help strengthen shelter and housing programs across Austin. From hands-on help at partner agencies to advocacy and support within your own congregation, there are many ways to get involved and make a meaningful impact.
Looking to Help? Explore the Opportunities Below to Serve Austin’s Unhoused Through RCAH Partnerships
Help maintain on-site community gardens
Assist in maintaining the properties and other property-related projects
Support office staff with administrative tasks
Work one-on-one with clients on life goals and service plans
Support office staff with administrative tasks and projects
Prepare and serve lunch to those in need of a midday meal
Help residents fill out applications and write resumes
Sort in-kind donations and organize the mail system
Tutor and mentor residents
Mentor clients through their first year of employment
Work on community outreach events and job fairs
Work on fundraising events and promote special events
Provide Welcome Home Baskets to new families entering the Children’s Home Initiative
Provide dinner for residents at one of the permanent supportive housing properties
Tutor and mentor students, either working one-on-one or in small groups of children
Provide move-in kits to newly housed residents
Prepare and serve breakfast on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Feed My People
Assist office staff with clerical tasks and special events
Create streaming videos promoting HOME’s housing program and efforts to keep aging entertainers housed
Volunteer to serve on the Board of Directors
Help identify grant opportunities and assist in writing grants to public entities and private foundations
Sort donations and maintain the on-site clothing closet
Prepare and serve food from the community kitchen
Work to maintain community properties and staff special events
Assist with holiday food prep and service
Assist staff and community members with a pet vaccine clinic
Teach or lead a wellness or life skill class
Assemble move-in kits for youth moving into permanent house
Adopt a family during the holidays by fulfilling wish lists
Join with a team in the annual Home Improvement Challenge
Plant, harvest, and care for Genesis Gardens and related projects
Maintain landscaping and property beautification projects
Create ceramic tiny homes to be sold in the MLF community market
Shop for and prepare meals for Doug’s House clients
Pick up food bank donations and deliver to housing clients
Provide retail support for Top Drawer Thrift Store
Assist clients with the protective order process
Facilitate child exchanges between parents
Help with special event fundraising and special events
Assist with apartment set-ups, special event meals, structured activities, and delivery of food bank orders
Support office staff with donation drives, fundraising events, and maintainingthe database
Paint and refurbish apartments, maintain grounds, and manage in-kind donations
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center
Serve food in Sunrise Cafe
Prepare and deliver cooked food to Sunrise Cafe
Assist in Sunrise Permanent Mailbox Services
Facilitate Bible Study classes
Teach/lead life skill classes
Serve on the Application Review Committee
Assist staff with clerical tasks
Prepare and deliver meals to Charlie Center
Serve meals at Charlie Center
Assist in the operations of the Free Store
Assemble move-in kits, write postcards to residents, and deliver food to residents
Prepare DuraShelters for new resident move-ins.
Sort donations and distribute clothing for women on Mondays
Prepare and serve breakfast
Assist staff at the front desk with mail, answering general questions, and assembling hygiene kits
Assist with general property maintenance
Help with interior and exterior painting
Teach/lead a wellness class or life skills class