Give an hour. Give a Saturday. Give your best ...

We all have special talents. Things we can do to help. And when we reach out a hand to one, we influence the condition of all. Whether it’s reading to children, or leading financial literacy classes for hard-working families, or delivering meals to homebound seniors, there are hundreds of volunteer options available every day.

While volunteering can mean picking up a paintbrush, planting trees, or working in a soup kitchen, other types of opportunities do exist. Many nonprofits need professional services — like writing a business plan, doing their books, developing a web site or software training.

So give the gift of you. Volunteer ... it's a great way to LIVE UNITED.

For volunteer opportunities throughout Williamson County:

Contact the The Volunteer Center at www.volrock.org or 512-733-7625. They coordinate volunteer events for groups or connect individuals to personal volunteer opportunities that matter to the volunteer.

You may also visit www.volunteermatch.org to search for available opportunities by zip code, distance you wish to travel, or area of interest.