Volunteer Week 2025

These organizations are the heart of our region—and they need your help. 

Whether you have a few hours or ongoing time to give, there are opportunities to make a meaningful difference in the Hill Country.

Create Healthy proudly supports these 14 local organizations across Mason, Blanco, and Gillespie counties, and the city of Comfort during National Volunteer Week. Look below to find volunteer opportunities!

The Grace Center of Frederickburg

The Grace Center is looking for volunteers to support the retail store, provide life skills training, run youth activities, help fundraising & more!

Suzann Mares 

(830) 307-3383

[email protected]

Blanco Education Foundation

The Blanco Education Foundation is looking for volunteers to help at Market Days, Founders Day, banquets, and fundraisers. 


Karen Hinson

(830) 385-1202 

[email protected]

Friends of the Written Word
Friends of The Written Word are looking for support for the Fredericksburg Book Festival: setup, greeters, AV, logistics, and more. 


Marc Hess

(830) 998-3750 

[email protected] 

The Good Samaritan Center

The Good Samaritan Center is looking for volunteers to distribute food monthly at FUMC Fredericksburg. 


Audelia De La Cruz

(830) 990-8651

[email protected]

Steady Steps Daycare

Steady Steps Daycare is looking for volunteers to assist with office support, staff breaks, or serve on the board. 


Freddy Sapien 

(979) 255-0309

[email protected]

Mason & Comfort Food Bank Pop-Ups

The San Antonio Food Bank Market Pop-Ups in Mason & Comfort are looking for volunteers to help greet, pack food, and lift boxes (25 lbs). 


Yvette Villarreal 

(210) 431-8388 

[email protected]

Texas Wine Auction Foundation

The Texas Wine Auction Foundation is looking for volunteers to help support mental health outreach through events and community engagement. 


Amber Saidler 

(210) 740-2961 

[email protected] 

Tierra Linda Volunteer Fire Department

Looking for volunteers to be a firefighter or medical responder. 


Bob Hayes 

(830) 285-4709 

[email protected]

Gillespie Extension Office

The Office is looking for volunteers to support 4-H youth and adult programs in areas like gardening, robotics, and livestock. 


Emily Grant 

(830) 997-3452 

[email protected]

Harper Library

The Harper Library is looking for volunteers to assist with circulation desk, tech help, or story time. 


Denise Mozingo 

(512) 413-3148

  [email protected]

Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation

The Fredericksburg ISD Education Foundation is looking for volunteers to Support reading programs, mentoring, PTO, events, and more. 


Tracey Robledo 

(830) 997-9551  

Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department is looking for Firefighting, EMS support, or administrative volunteers.

Richard Stumpf 

(469) 337-3543 

[email protected]

Golden Hub Senior Center

Golden Hub Senior Center is looking for volunteers to help with Meals on Wheels, lunch support, gardening, and activity leadership. 


Denise Usener

(830) 997-7131 

[email protected]

Hill Country Community Needs Council

Hill Country Community Needs Council is looking for volunteers to drive seniors, prep food bags, volunteer during holidays and more. 


Morgan Randolph

(830) 997-9756