Local Volunteer Opportunities

Within the Abilene Community

ACU students are encouraged by social clubs, school organizations, and various faculty to engage with our city and its families by investing their time and building relationships. ACU Missions strongly encourages students to commit to serving and are happy to provide counsel and training resources for any students who strive to serve well.
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ACU students are encouraged by social clubs, school organizations, and various faculty to engage with our city and its families by investing their time and building relationships. ACU Missions strongly encourages students to commit to serving and are happy to provide counsel and training resources for any students who strive to serve well.

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If you are interested in volunteering in the Abilene community, check out the local non-profit organizations below to find a cause that you are passionate about. If you have any questions about this page, please contact missions@acu.edu. 

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Noah Project      office@noahproject.org      325-676-7107
Regional Victim Crisis Center      info@regionalvictimcrisiscenter.org      325-677-7895
FaithWorks of Abilene      kathyg@faithworksofabilene.org      325-437-2272
Salvation Army of Abilene      Shelley.Futrelle@uss.salvationarmy.org      325-677-1408
Goodwill of Abilene      325-676-0229
Christian Service Center      jimclarkcsc@yahoo.com      325-673-7531
Friends for Life      Cecilia@Friendsforlife.org      325-672-2635
American Red Cross      325-261-4158
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster      Shelley.Futrelle@uss.salvationarmy.org      325-677-1408
Food Bank of West Central Texas      inquiries@fbwct.org      325-695-6311
Breakfast of Beech St.      info@fumcabilene.com      325-673-6769
Meals on Wheels      325-672-5050
Christian Service Center      jimclarkcsc@yahoo.com      325-673-7531
Love and Care Ministries      zack@lcmin.com      325-670-0246
City Light      fbc@fbcabilene.org      325-673-6686
United Way of Abilene      Jenn@unitedwayabilene.org      325-677-1841
Salvation Army Mass Feeding      Shelley.Futrelle@uss.salvationarmy.org      325-677-1408
International Rescue Committee      325-675-5643
Global Samaritan      325-676-9991
Abilene Habitat for Humanity      info@abilenehabitat.org      325-670-0489
Hope Haven      admin@abilenehopehaven.org      325-677-4673
Salvation Army Emergency Shelter      Shelley.Futrelle@uss.salvationarmy.org      325-677-1408
Love and Care Ministries Homeless Services      zack@lcmin.com      325-670-0246
Abilene Zoo      325-676-6085
Keep Abilene Beautiful      keepabilenebeautiful@gmail.com      325-734-3301
Taylor Jones Humane Society      tjhs@wtconnect.com      325-672-7124
Christian Homes and Family Services         sperry@ChristianHomes.com      325-677-2205
Pregnancy Resource Center of Abilene      holly@prabilene.com                    325-704-0433
Abilene-Callahan Baptist Association Prison Ministry      325-673-8349
University Church of Christ Prison Jail Ministry      hal.loewen@icloud.com      325-673-6497
Upside Down Club Abilene      thepates@suddenlink.net      325-669-6610
Disabilities Resources Inc.      info@driabilene.org      325-677-6815
ACU Best Buddies      info@bestbuddies.org
Young Life      ylabilene@gmail.com         325-627-0781
Big Brothers Big Sisters      kstarkey@bbbstx.org         325-674-3139
Boys and Girls Club of Abilene      markabgc@yahoo.com         325-672-1712
House of Faith      hofabilene@gmail.com         325-695-1912
Kinship Youth Inc.      info@kinshipyouth.com         708-663-1893
Abilene ISD      shannon.que@abileneisd.org         325-677-1444
Palm House      433palmhouse@gmail.com         325-338-9141
Reach                                               office@hillcrestonline.com 325-691-4200

For ACU Students Looking to Serve Locally

Want to serve locally? Click on your area(s) of interest above to find local non-profits

If you are an ACU student who has served locally and want to share a testimony or reflection about your experience, we would love to hear from you. Share here about your local service.

For Non-profits in Abilene

Have you Hosted ACU Students?

If you are an Abilene non-profit who has hosted ACU students for an event or service project and would like to share your experience with us, please share here.

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