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 (3)
See all- Online Webinar: Deep ListeningLink visible for attendees
### How can we feel heard and truly understand others?
In a world of constant opinions and distractions the ability to truly listen has become a rare and radical act. All too often, we struggle to feel heard and we miss opportunities to listen more deeply to each other.
At this special event from Action for Happiness, author and coach Emily Kasriel will share her work on Deep Listening as a proven approach to help you engage more meaningfully and to truly understand others. Drawing on rigorous academic evidence and real life experiences, Emily will reveal a more effective way of engaging with others, particularly across divides. At a time of deep division and social disconnection, Deep Listening offers us a way to slow down, be more present and create space for curiosity, empathy and respect.
### About The Speaker
Emily Kasriel is an author, coach and experienced media executive who has worked extensively with the BBC, reporting and producing from five different continents. She developed the Deep Listening approach at King's College Policy Institute and the London School of Economics. She is also an accredited Executive Coach and a workplace mediator.
She was previously a Senior Adviser to the Skoll Foundation and a Visiting Fellow at Said Business School at the University of Oxford. She has an MA from the University of Oxford and another from Syracuse University. Emily’s new book is Deep Listening: Transform Your Relationships with Family, Friends and Foes .
You MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/deep-listening-emily-kasriel-tickets-1338446542639 . 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.
- Volunteer at Maudie's Moonlight Run, benefiting The Trail ConservancyAuditorium Shores, Austin , TX
*Only a few volunteer spots remain. Sign up ASAP - see link below*
Maudie's Moonlight Run is a favorite Austin event for runners, trail lovers, and margarita enthusiasts. The organizer and beneficiary is The Trail Conservancy, which protects, maintains, and enhances the trail around Lady Bird Lake.
If you are a runner, you're encouraged to register for the event and provide financial support, and run the 5K course and attend the Finish Line party.
Volunteers MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE at https://www.givepulse.com/event/585205-2025-Maudies-Moonlight-Run . I am signing up for the Mile 1 Water Station - to hand out water to thirsty runners. Only a few spots are open - there may be other needs also. Time and workload permitting, volunteers are invited to the Finish Line party.
- Volunteer at United Way's Summer Day of CaringWholesome Generation School, Austin, TX
Join the United Way for Greater Austin for the annual tradition of gathering with neighbors in community service at Summer Day of Caring. There are a variety of projects to work on... One that needs help is A Wholesome Experience at the Wholesome Generation School. We will be pulling weeds, gardening, and helping with horse care. Be prepared to get dirty and wear close toed shoes.
Volunteers MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE on the website: https://volunteer.uwatx.org/opportunity/a0CPB00001iDiYd2AK/a-wholesome-experience .
If this project is Full or you prefer a different one, feel free to browse others: https://volunteer.uwatx.org/search .
