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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•OnlineOnline Webinar: Thriving in Later Life
OnlineWe live in a world obsessed with youth and terrified of aging. But what if growing older wasn’t something to fear – but something to look forward to?
At this special live event from Action for Happiness, Dr Kerry Burnight, will share powerful insights from her decades of work in gerontology and her best-selling new book Joyspan. You’ll learn how to shift from a fear of ageing to a deep appreciation of the freedom and fulfilment that come with later life.
Drawing on cutting-edge research and real-life stories, Dr Kerry will unpack the essential ingredients for boosting our happiness in later life. These include connection, meaning, growth, choice and contentment – all of which we can cultivate, whatever our age. Whether you’re approaching later life, supporting ageing loved ones or simply interested in living with more joy and intention, this talk will provide practical ideas to inspire and empower you for the years ahead.
About the speaker
Dr. Kerry Burnight taught Geriatric Medicine and Gerontology for 18 years at the University of California, Irvine School of Medicine. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, CBS, The Guardian, Oprah Daily, BBC and Forbes. Her new book Joyspan: The Art and Science of Thriving in Life's Second Half is already a New York Times Best-seller.You MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE at https://actionforhappiness.org/thriving-later-life . You will then be emailed instructions on how to join the Zoom webinar. The event is Live at 7 pm in London, which is 1 pm in Austin. A recording will be made available on the AFH website.
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Past events
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