Serve as a Volunteer Reviewer

Volunteers play a vital role in the community-led work of Austin Community Foundation. We believe funding decisions are strongest when they reflect the community’s experience, perspectives, and values.

Whether you’re passionate about education or strengthening the Central Texas community, volunteering as a reviewer is a meaningful, hands-on way to give back.

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Volunteer reviewer opportunities

Scholarships

Read and score applications from students seeking financial support to reach their college and career goals.

Forever Austin Fund

Read and score nonprofit grant proposals that address urgent and systemic needs in Central Texas.

Why volunteer?

Expectations and eligibility

Time commitment: Approximately 6–8 hours per opportunity (volunteers can choose to do both).  

Format: Online review with one virtual training.

Support: Training, a clear scoring rubric, and help from ACF staff. 

Requirements: English proficiency and access to a computer and the internet. Follow confidentiality and conflict-of-interest guidelines, attend required training, and complete assigned reviews by the deadline. Must be 18 years or older to participate.

  • Scholarships: Open to anyone. Prior scholarship recipients make excellent reviewers!  
  • Forever Austin Fund: Open to all who reside in Central Texas.

We welcome volunteers of all identities, professions, and lived experiences.

Key dates in 2026

  • Forever Austin Fund review period

    Required virtual training on March 30, 2026
  • Scholarship review period

    Required virtual training on April 14, 2026

Volunteer for one or both opportunities.

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