About us
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!
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Volunteer for the Special Olympics Athletic Competition
Bible Stadium - Leander High School, 3303 S Bagdad Rd, Leander, TX, USJoin us to set up for the Special Olympics Track and Field competition!
General Set-Up Volunteers play a vital role in preparing competition venues for Special Olympics events. This role supports a wide variety of sports and playing surfaces, including courts, fields, and indoor or outdoor facilities. We will be unloading trucks, setting up tents, tables, chairs and more. This will help ensure the venue is safe, organized, and ready for athletes, coaches, officials, and spectators.
Volunteers should be able to bend, kneel, stretch, and lift 10 lb boxes. Bring Drivers License or picture ID to volunteer checkin.
Note that setup is scheduled for the evening before the big event. You MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE at https://portals.specialolympics.org/event-details/?id=633428b9-bbf8-f011-8406-0022480927ba . (You may need to create a volunteer portal account.) If rain is in the forecast the plans may change. Volunteers are also needed for the competition day on the following Saturday.
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Volunteer at Keep Austin Beautiful Day - Walnut Creek
Private home for KAB Day - 11801 River Oaks Trail, 11801 River Oaks Trail, Austin, TX, USJoin us volunteering for the annual Keep Austin Beautiful Day. We have selected a Walnut Creek Greenbelt location that needs lots of help, but feel free to choose another location in your neighborhood.
Wear / bring closed toe shoes, comfortable clothing that may get dirty, full water bottle. Tools, gloves, trash bags will be provided, or bring your own.
Volunteers should REGISTER IN ADVANCE at https://www.givepulse.com/event/851916-Walnut-Creek-Greenbelt-at-River-Oaks-Trail-Keep-Austin-Beautiful-Day .
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Online Webinar: Make Life Happier
·OnlineOnline### How can we make life happier?
We all want the people we love to be happy – and most of us long to feel more at peace with ourselves. But how can we do this reliably in our busy lives and in an uncertain world?
At this special event from Action for Happiness, Dr Mark Williamson, will share key insights from his forthcoming book Make Life Happier. Drawing on fifteen years of working closely with leading experts in wellbeing, Mark will offer simple, proven ways to make life happier for yourself, your loved ones and the wider world. The event will be hosted by the psychologist, broadcaster & writer Dr Sian Williams.
## About the speaker
Dr Mark Williamson is the Director of Action for Happiness and has led this social movement from an idea on paper to a thriving community with over 780,000 members in 100+ countries. He was previously Director of Innovation at the Carbon Trust, Senior Manager at Accenture, and worked at Hewlett-Packard Labs and Orange. Mark’s new book, Make Life Happier: 23 Practical Ways to Feel Better, Find Meaning and Make a Difference, will be published in April 2026.
You MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE at https://actionforhappiness.org/make-life-happier-online-community-gathering . 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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Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center Shindig (Fundraiser $)
Pecan Springs Ranch, 10601 B Derecho Drive, Austin, TX, USSunrise Shindig is a signature celebration of the Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center’s commitment to reducing homelessness in Austin, Texas. For more than a decade, Sunrise has supported thousands of individuals and families as they work toward their wellness and housing goals. Free services offered.
The 2026 Sunrise Shindig promises another unforgettable night, featuring a VIP reception, a delicious dinner, exciting auctions, live music, and powerful stories of transformation made possible by your support.
Tickets are available starting with a $35 donation.
More info and registration at https://sunrisenavigationcenter.org/events/sunrise-shindig-2026
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