What the Heck is a Take Home Project?

Make an impact from the comfort of your own home! ACR offers remote volunteer opportunities (aka "take home projects") for individuals, groups and businesses. It's a great option for those who have packed or constantly changing schedules, free time during odd hours, or simply like to keep their hands busy while watching their latest binge-worthy show. There are a wide variety of projects that we send away with folks including testing and sorting writing instruments, measuring and securing lace and trim, sorting and bagging corks, sorting and packing bins of mixed office supplies, and more!  When you pick up a take home project, we include instructions and all the supplies you'll need to complete it. You do the work on your own timeline and return the completed project to us! Pick up and drop off are fast and easy, and you can take as many projects at one time as you'd like!  Super simple, right!?  What's it like to do a take home a project? Here's what some of our volunteers have to say: 

Taking home projects gives me the opportunity to volunteer like I want and still work around my other responsibilities (work, family, etc.). It allows me to help, but in small chunks of time. It's the best of both worlds, I can help, but on my own  schedule. -Lisa I.

During the pandemic, I wanted a way to help ACR… but since the store was closed to the public, volunteering there wasn’t an option. When they started the program for take-home projects, I jumped at the opportunity! I love being able to take my time and work on projects whenever I have a free moment. I also love that there’s no deadline… so I can get the projects done as slow (or as fast) as I want to. - Julie K.

  Want to learn more? Visit our website or send us a message at volunteer@austincreativereuse.org 🧡♻✨