Volunteer From: United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County

Project Details: Volunteers to assist with the logistical distribution of the Write Start Project supply bags. Load bags filled with school supplies into other volunteers' vehicles and clean up supply stations. 

Date: Monday, August 10, 2026

Time: 8:30 am - 11:30 am 

Location: Driscoll Learning Center, 17150 Jones Maltzberger Rd, 78247

Please plan on wearing comfortable, closed-toe shoes. We kindly request that you arrive on time and be ready to volunteer. ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE REQUIRED TO SHOW A VALID PHOTO ID AT ARRIVAL. 

Arrival and Parking:  

For detailed maps, parking information, and more, please visit our Write Start Project Volunteer Information page. Please feel free to share this information with your registered team members. 

Recommended Attire: Comfortable closed-toe shoes and weather-appropriate clothing 

Project Requirements: Must be able to lift up to 10lbs. This project is rain or shine and will require being outside to load vehicles. 

Volunteers will help assemble 1,000 emergency preparedness kits for United Way Strong Individuals and Families Impact Partners. All volunteers will be required to sign an event waiver prior to participation. 

Location: ChildSafe, Kim Abernethy Education Center, 3730 IH-10 East, San Antonio, Texas 78220 

Shift Dates and Times:  Friday, September 11, and Saturday, September 12, from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm 

Why emergency preparedness kits? 

The San Antonio and Bexar County region is highly susceptible to extreme weather, particularly flash flooding, severe thunderstorms, extreme heat waves, and occasional winter freezes. 

Who are we supporting? 

United Way and the Strong Individuals and Families Impact Partners strive to ensure that all individuals and families are stable, flourish economically, reach their full potential, and maintain a quality of life. Part of the support United Way provides is ensuring that families are prepared, even in an emergency. 

What will we be doing? 

We're asking volunteers to help us sort, pack, and distribute 1,000 emergency preparedness kits. United Way will provide all supplies needed to complete the kits. Feel free to bring yourself, your family, or a group. We will be indoors at ChildSafe, and please prepare to wear comfortable clothing and footwear. 

Join United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County Volunteer Center as we sort school supplies and assemble teacher bags for the Write Start Project. Our goal for 2026 is to sort, pack, and allocate 2,000 teacher bags with essential school supplies for distribution to elementary, middle, and high school teachers in the Northeast ISD. 

Project Details: Fill, sort, and organize school supplies for Northeast ISD teachers 

When:

Where:  Driscoll Learning Center, 17150 Jones Maltzberger Rd, 78247

Arrival and Expectations: For detailed maps, parking information, and more, please visit our Write Start Project Volunteer Information page. ALL VOLUNTEERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SHOW A PHOTO ID UPON ARRIVAL.

Recommended attire: comfortable, closed-toe shoes 

Note: If you are a group, family, business, church, or corporation, please select the RESPOND AS A TEAM option 

Description:

Help us prepare for our Third Annual Family Day, a citywide celebration of families and community! Leading up to the big event on Saturday, July 25th, we’ll be hosting a series of volunteer opportunities to assemble backpacks, food bags, set up key spaces, and move items back to storage following the event. Your support will help us ensure hundreds of local families feel seen, celebrated, and supported.

Volunteer Activities:

Depending on the shift, volunteers may help with:

● Organizing family food bags and backpacks with supplies

● Taking inventory, organizing and staging items

● Lifting and storage support

● General event setup and breakdown (tables, signage, tents)

● Event day support (water station, face painting station, registration, food distribution, etc.)

● Post Event support moving items back into storage units.

Parking:  There will be plenty of parking onsite, but please park as far away from the event as possible if you register for any of the July 25th shifts so that we can leave the closer spots for our families!

Indoor/Outdoor: Outdoor/ indoor depending on the shifts

Dress Code: Closed-toe shoes required. Comfortable clothing you can move in. Water and snacks will be provided!

Water and snacks will be available for volunteers. Please dress comfortably and according to the weather. This event will take place rain or shine.

About the Eastside Family Resource Center:

At the Family Resource Center, we believe in the power of building strong, supportive communities that help families thrive. This event will highlight protective factors, especially social connections-a key element in strengthening families. By participating in this event, you are not only providing a fun experience but also fostering relationships among families, neighbors, and local organizations. These connections can be a vital source of support for parents and caregivers, helping them feel more connected and supported by their community.