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 (2)
See all- Volunteer at Carol's Kindness Food PantryGus Garcia Recreation Center, Austin, TX
Join us volunteering at Carol's Kindness - a food pantry for underserved people in northeast Austin.
Volunteers must register in advance at https://www.carolskindness.org/volunteer/food-pantry-breakdown-volunteer-5-4-2025-1145-am-230-pm/
Tasks to include:
- Assist clients with food selections.
- Resupply and arrange food items.
- Take out trash and recycling.
- Move or lift boxes up to 35 lbs.
- Stay until all is cleaned up and rearrange room at end of pantry.
- Pack remaining items into coolers and totes, and carry to vehicles for transporting back to storage.
- May assist in registration.
- May assist clients, transporting food items to their vehicles.
- May assist carrying, weighing, and arranging last minute donations.
Note: AAK Host has not volunteered here before; however they were recommended
- Online Webinar: How to Find MeaningLink visible for attendees
### How can we find meaning in the chaos?
At a time when life feels faster, harsher and more chaotic than ever, many of us are left asking: what really matters?
At this special event from Action for Happiness, renowned psychologist and researcher Professor Michael Steger will explore how we can reclaim meaning and purpose in life, even in the midst of modern chaos. Drawing on decades of research, compelling stories and moments of humour and humanity, Michael will help us understand the "purpose crisis" so many of us are feeling today. He’ll unpack why we’re burning out, what really brings our lives direction, and how purpose can guide us from where we are now to where we truly want to be. This isn’t just a talk - it’s an opportunity to reflect, reconnect and reimagine what matters most.
Whether you’re feeling stuck, searching for fulfilment, or simply curious about how to live with more clarity and intention, this event will give you practical insights and genuine encouragement for your next step forward.
### About The Speaker
Michael Steger is the Founder and Director of the Center for Meaning and Purpose, and Professor of Psychology at Colorado State University. He also serves as an Extraordinary Professor by North-West University in South Africa. He received his B.A. in Psychology from Macalester College, his MS in Counseling from the University of Oregon in 1997, and his Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology and Personality Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2005.
You MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE at https://actionforhappiness.org/find-meaning . 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.
