It’s the start of a groovy new summer, which means Austin Creative Reuse’s Summer of Service is back!

 Volunteer with ACR all summer long through opportunities designed for all ages and experience levels. Whether you can drop in for two hours for a quick volunteer session at the center or want to get more involved as part of our Core Volunteer crew, there’s a place for you to make a positive impact while connecting with others through creative reuse. Check out ways to get involved below:

Seasonal Core Volunteer Program

  • The Seasonal Core Volunteer Program is designed to be super quick and easy to get started, so that it’s a better fit for volunteers with a shorter time to give (like a summer break).

    The main difference is that Seasonal volunteers will only be trained on processing materials. Seasonal volunteers will not be trained on special event volunteering or specialist projects.

    Seasonal Core Volunteers:

    • Will be trained to process materials and will get to choose the projects that interest them most.

    • Will be able to work on processing materials in-center, or can take projects home (yes, you can volunteer while watching your favorite movies!).

    • Can join scheduled community volunteering sessions where a leader will instruct participants on the project

    • Participants must be 15 years old by June 1, 2026.

    • Must commit to 25 hours of service between June 1 and August 31, 2026.

  • Volunteers help us sort, pack, and price many of our donations! Volunteers will get to choose the projects that interest them most, like sorting and bundling sea shells or measuring and rolling fabric. Most projects are self-led with detailed written instructions. Volunteers can also take projects home to work on independently.

    Volunteers also have the choice to join scheduled volunteering sessions where a leader will instruct participants on the project.

  • The first step is filling out your application - be sure to select “Seasonal Volunteer”. Then, you’ll need to complete a series of orientation videos and knowledge checks, and a few other steps that will all be emailed to you.

  • Peace, Love & Teambuilding

    Does your workplace participate in volunteering events or offer VTO? Volunteer with us! Bond with your colleagues while helping us tackle a variety of high-need projects, all while making a difference in your community!

    If your workplace, team, organization, or social club (ages 14+) is interested in volunteering with us, we'd love to host you! Complete the group inquiry form to get started.

  • Here's What One of Our Volunteers Has to Say

    "Volunteering is a great way for me to get involved, meet new people, and make a change in my world, however small...I love getting to engage with my creative side while helping out such a unique organization!...This community is awesome."

    - Caverlee