Community projects
United Way’s Fall Day of Caring returns October 2
Registration is open for a one-day service event connecting volunteers with hands-on projects at eight organizations across Travis and Williamson counties.
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Food & neighbors
Free Lunch connects Austin home cooks with community fridges
An Austin meal-support collective offers a practical way to help from your own kitchen. Here’s how its ATX Free Fridge volunteer program works.
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Community projects
At Austin Creative Reuse, sorting supplies supports a more creative city
Donated fabric, classroom materials, and art supplies get another chance through an Austin nonprofit powered in part by volunteer time.
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Parks & environment
Austin’s parks offer more than one way to volunteer outdoors
From a single cleanup to ongoing creek care, two local organizations help neighbors take part in caring for Austin’s shared outdoor spaces.
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