Communities In Schools - Central Texas Inc.

*We are currently switching to new volunteer application software and are in the process of working out any complications with the program. Please fill out the CIS volunteer application and email volunteer@cisaustin.org if you experience any problems.

YOU Can Make a Difference. Here's how...

Participate in Special Volunteer Events

Campus and Community Events
Volunteers are requested for various CIS activities throughout the year. Volunteers assist with carnivals, parties and field trips and other projects. Our next volunteer project is on Tuesday, August 18th. We need volunteers to deliver school supplies to one of the 55 CIS campuses.

Super Saturdays
We have multiple Saturday projects a year when volunteers help assemble materials for our campuses. These projects are open to anyone including your kids, co-workers and friend.

Skills Based Volunteering
We need talented volunteers who can lend their skills to meet a CIS need. We'll quickly put your photography, project management, gardening, sewing, athletic training and other skills to use!

Provide Individual Support to Students

School+Community Mentoring
Consider enrolling in our "Mentoring Matters" program, a collaboration with Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Texas. This program provides volunteers with the opportunity to begin mentoring in a school setting and transition into a community setting.

Mentor a student at school
We need adult role models to serve as individual school-based mentors. Make a positive impact on students who are surrounded by negative influences by meeting once a week during the school day to talk and do activities together. This opportunity will be available in September 2010.

Tutor a student
By tutoring once a week during the school day, you can help at at-risk student achieve academic success and create a caring and supportive scholastic environment. This opportunity will be available in September 2010.

Assist at an After-school Program

SmartKids
CIS provides after-School programming on site in six different public housing communities. Volunteers assist with tutoring and enrichment activities. This opportunity will be available in September 2010.

Campus Based After-School Groups
Assist CIS staff with an after-school group at an elementary, middle or high school. Help lead running clubs, arts and crafts groups, homework help and more. This opportunity will be available in September 2010

Present to classrooms or facilitate group discussions

Pebble Project Presenter
CIS Pebble Project staff present interactive role-plays to elementary school students to help prevent child abuse. Volunteers take part in the role-plays and talk with kids after the presentation. This opportunity will be available in September 2010

Speakers and Group Facilitators
Share your special skill, story, or career knowledge with groups of students on a one-time or weekly basis

Provide Parent Support

ASPIRE
Provide individual tutoring in English as a Second Language and/or GED preparation to parents in our Family Literacy Program. This opportunity will be available in September 2010.

Technology Tutor for a CIS Family
Teach parents basic computer skills and help their children learn to use kid-friendly educational software through six-months of home visits in our Tech Tots program. This opportunity will be available in January 2011.

Whatever your schedule looks like, or wherever your talents lie, Communities In Schools has the perfect volunteer opportunity for you. With over 50 locations in Austin, Georgetown, Buda, Kyle and Lockhart, we have a place close to your work or your home where you can make a difference in someone's life.

Please check out our immediate needs page for more opportunities.

If you have any questions, please email us at volunteer@cisaustin.org or call us at (512) 464-9767.