This national non-profit organization works to promote, protect and increase access to sexual and reproductive healthcare and education in America. Planned Parenthood supports local affiliates across the country.
This organization provides a variety of healthcare services including cancer screenings, birth control options, testing and treatment of STDs and HIV, in addition to providing education and mental health counseling services. Planned Parenthood offers free birth control products and menstruation supplies. This organization prides itself in answering any questions you may have. The majority of their services are not related to abortion access. Some citizens use Planned Parenthood as their main healthcare provider. https://www.plannedparenthood.org
This is another organization that is a joy to volunteer for. All the opportunities are easy to register for and the volunteer coordinator in Austin is amazing! You can do client facing work by working tables at events and handing out free supplies or even volunteering in the health clinics. You can also do back-office volunteer work like stuffing care packages or preparing supplies for distribution. Furthermore, they have education opportunities and community events like the Pride Walks or marches for policy change.
Also, don't forget, there is an associated organization Planned Parenthood Action that is focused on the legislative and public policy side of this health organization. There are volunteer opportunities at this organization as well. Lots of women depend on Planned Parenthood for all their health needs.
