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You probably receive letters constantly asking you to donate to national and international charitable organizations.  While it's a great thing to do, how about contributing your time or your money to a cause right here at home?

Volunteering is a great way to strengthen our community - meet neighbors and do something to help others!  There are loads of opportunities out there. Some are on-going, others come up only once a year.  

This page is relatively new, so if your organization or group has a need of volunteers, please send the information to info@pflugervillepfamily.com for inclusion.

The following projects currently need volunteers and/or donations:

Faith in Action Pflugerville Caregivers is a non profit organization that provides transportation and support services to seniors in Pflugerville area and can use volunteers with a wide variety of skills.  You can be a sponsor, volunteer, or participant!  For more information on how you can help, visit their website or call Serita Lacasse, Executive Director, at 538-1152.

Year-round volunteer or service opportunities:

Angelheart Children's Shelter is an emergency shelter providing safe haven for young victims of abuse and neglect.  There are many ways you can help, either by donating time, money, services, or by participating in fund-raising events.  Visit their website to find out more. 

Heatherwilde Assisted Living Facility can always use volunteers!  There are many ways you can help out: chatting with residents, playing games, organizing an event in your specialty, etc.  For more information contact Nancy Beachem at 251-1640.
401 S Heatherwilde Blvd. (just south of the Post Office).

Heritage House Partners meet on the 1st Monday of each month, 5:30 p.m.,at the museum. Volunteers welcomed.
Contact: 251-3682 or 251-4362

OurHeroes.org strives to memorialize the soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan, while helping raise money to aid the families of the Fallen Heroes as well as American military personnel who have been severely wounded. P.O. Box 1495, Pflugerville, TX 78691.

Pfriends Pfor Pflugerville’s Pfuture (Pf4) was established in November of 2003 by concerned civic and community leaders to enhance the quality of life for our citizens and to locate the funding sources to accommodate those needs.  Since the community-supported 501(c)(3) foundation's inception, they have collaborated to complete sidewalks and trails as well as acquire holiday toys and recreational equipment.  They are currently searching for support for our youth, the community lake, downtown beautification, and a memorial project.
P.O. Box 679, Pflugerville, TX 78691-0670
512-670-5527

The Pflugerville Parks and Recreation Department occasionally has community volunteer opportunities, like tree-plantings and clean-up days.  Call Amy Atkins for more information about upcoming events.  512-251-5082.  

The Pflugerville Lions Club is a service organization that focuses on vision, hearing, and special community needs.  Meetings are held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays at lions Hall, 500 Railroad Avenue, at 7pm.  For more information call 512-251-LION.

The Pflugerville Optimist Club is a service organization that coordinates and funds various local youth programs and scholarships.  Meetings are held on Mondays at 7:30 pm at the Club House of the Windermere HOA, 16800 Gower Street.  For more information contact Bob Tanner at 512-990-9645

The Pflugerville Rotary Club is a service organization that coordinates and funds various local youth programs and scholarships.  Meetings are held each Wednesday at noon at Charlie's Steak House, corner of FM1825 and Vision Drive.  For more information call 310-9277 ext.102.

The Storehouse
This organization provides food, clothing, and emergency assistance to local families in need.  You can help by volunteering your time, organizing a food-drive of non-perishable foods in your neighborhood or through your school group, or by making a financial contribution.  More information is available from Jack and Sandra Cochrun at 587-4568.

The Pflugerville Library coordinates Tutors for ESL students.  If you would like to volunteer, call the library at 251-0185

Seasonal volunteer opportunities

Deutschen Pfest!
Each year this wonderful celebration of Pflugerville's German Heritage takes place in Pfluger Park on the third weekend of May.  To volunteer, visit the Parks Department webpage for the email of the appropriate volunteer coordinator.

Blue Santa
Corporal Mike Clowdus heads the Blue Santa project in Pflugerville.  Beginning December 1, donations of new toys and non-perishable foods are accepted at several locations around town.  Volunteers sort and wrap the toys.  On the Saturday before Christmas the gifts are delivered to needy families in Pflugerville.  For more information call Cpl. Mike Clowdus at 670-5512.