If you are exploring volunteer opportunities in Texas in 2026, the TEXAS YES Project offers meaningful ways to support students and schools throughout the year. TEXAS YES partners with Title I schools and community organizations to help expand access to education resources and create opportunities for students to thrive.
Whether you are looking for an ongoing way to give back or a seasonal volunteer opportunity tied to the school year, there are several ways to get involved.
Ongoing Ways to Volunteer
YES Reading Partners Program
The YES Reading Partners Program connects literacy and volunteerism to help children build confidence and a love of reading. Led by TEXAS YES staff and supported by community partners, volunteers spend one to two hours reading with students in kindergarten through fifth grade at local elementary schools each month during the school year. The program currently partners with Harlandale ISD, and participation is flexible.
Sign up for Reading Partners volunteer sessions.
Little Locker Project
The Little Locker Project provides books and educational resources to students and families through on-campus lockers at partner schools. Similar to Little Libraries, students and community members can borrow books to read and return. Many lockers include bilingual books, and during the summer months may also feature crafts and activities that encourage creativity. Volunteers can support this program by helping restock lockers or hosting book drives.
View Little Locker volunteer opportunities.
Seasonal & Event-Based Opportunities
Box of Dreams Distributions
Box of Dreams is TEXAS YES’s annual back-to-school initiative, providing free school supply kits to every student in kindergarten through fifth grade at selected Title I elementary schools across Texas. Since 1998, more than 802,500 kits have been distributed statewide. Volunteer opportunities focus on helping at school supply distributions during back-to-school season, with sign-ups released as distribution dates approach. Donations also support this effort.
Support Box of Dreams with a donation! Volunteer opportunities will be available soon.
Tee Up for Education Golf Tournament
Mon, May 11, 2026
This yearly golf tournament supports TEXAS YES programs and the students they serve. Volunteers assist with event set-up, player check-in, course contests, and on-site support. Volunteers must be 18 or older and complete a brief virtual training prior to the event.
Join the Tee Up for Education volunteer team.
SPACECON San Antonio
Fri, Jun 12, 2026 – Sun, Jun 14, 2026
SPACECON is a large-scale pop culture convention that supports education across Texas. Volunteers help with event operations and guest experience, and for every volunteer shift completed, a donation is made to TEXAS YES. The most recent event raised $20,000 in support of TEXAS YES programs.
Register for SPACECON San Antonio volunteer shifts.
How to Get Involved
All TEXAS YES volunteer opportunities are posted on GivePulse, where you can view upcoming opportunities and sign up.
Whether you are looking to volunteer once or stay involved throughout the year, TEXAS YES offers volunteer opportunities in Texas that support students and schools in 2026.
