What we’re about
Austin Acts of Kindness exists to help the local community... We show kindness by volunteering at charitable events, and also by educating the public, gathering resources, and raising funds.
There are plenty of groups to volunteer with... Why choose us?
• We work for a wide variety of causes - education, mental health, hunger, homelessness, the environment, and many more.
• We are independent - not associated with a specific company, religion, age, or marital status. If you leave your company, have a milestone birthday, or change your relationship, you are welcome with us.
Typically AAK partners with an established organization, and we provide staffing and community support for a specific event... Characteristics of our volunteer events:
• Benefits the public or a non-profit organization which helps the general community.
• One time events... There is not an ongoing commitment, although we often like to return.
• No special skills, training, tools, extensive orientation or background check is needed... On-line registration with the sponsoring organization and brief task-oriented training is typical.
• Can use a flexible number of volunteers... AAK cannot guarantee a specific turnout - unfortunately volunteers recruited via social media can be flaky. Don't be that person - Please honor your RSVP.
Check out our Calendar. We hope to meet you at an upcoming event!
Upcoming events
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Walk / Fundraise / Volunteer at NAMIWalks
Palmer Events Center, 900 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX, USJoin us for NAMIWalks - sponsored by the National Alliance on Mental Illness - the largest mental health awareness / fundraising event in Central Texas. Proceeds from this annual event help provide free mental health education, support, and advocacy programs for families and individuals impacted by mental illness, as well as training and community presentations.
Event info: https://www.namiwalks.org/centraltexas* Walk starts at 9:00AM at the Long Center and is 3 miles through downtown Austin. Our group typically walks together at an easy pace. Register and join the Austin Acts of Kindness team. There is no registration fee.
* Fundraising is encouraged. You may join and donate on behalf of team "Austin Acts of Kindness". <= We appreciate your donation to meet or exceed our team goal!
*Volunteer to help put on the event. See list of jobs at https://www.givepulse.com/event/636253-2025-NAMIWalks-Central-Texas . Often we sign up for "Walk Clean Up Volunteer" , but other jobs and times are available.
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Volunteer for HopeFest
Northeast Early College High School, 7104 Berkman Dr, Austin, TX, USHelp Austin Voices with event setup for HopeFest, a free community event with food, music, games, books, health screenings, employment assistance, and activities for the whole family. We'll be volunteering the Friday evening BEFORE the actual event, which runs on Saturday.
Volunteers MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE here . When prompted enter in the Registration form that you are with Austin Acts of Kindness meetup group . Our specific duties will be assigned when we arrive - typically that involves setting up tents, tables, chairs, displays. OK to work only part of the shift. Volunteer shifts are also available on Friday afternoon for donation sorting, and on Saturday during HopeFest for event support.
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Volunteer at It's My Park Day - Nov 1, 2025 9-12
Colorado River Wildlife Sanctuary, Levander Loop, Austin, Te, USJoin us at the Austin Parks Foundation's big Fall volunteer event - It's My Park Day . We'll be picking up trash, maybe grabbing up shovels and rakes, and work to improve one of this city's many wonderful parks and greenbelts. (There are dozens of events around Austin, so if you can't make this one, please feel free to register at another.)
I chose this spot as it's been years since I've been to this riparian spot and I thought it would be great to see this part of the Colorado River - and how nature has changed it's course. It's a little downstream from Secret Beach, but on the other side of the river. It used to be a popular spot for kayakers to put in, too.
You've likely gone over this hidden spot on your way to the airport. Parking is under the Montopolis Bridge. Leave extra time to get there in case you're like me and get lost trying to get there. https://maps.app.goo.gl/FmuLZh2pGsoEFszw7
Please note, you must also REGISTER IN ADVANCE on the Austin Parks GivePulse website:
https://austinparks.givepulse.com/event/673402Bring / wear sturdy shoes and clothing, gloves, water, sun protection. APF will have a variety of tools on hand. Children are welcome if supervised by their parents.
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Past events
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