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MoveOutATX: Donation Station Volunteering
July 21, 2019 10:30 AM - July 30, 2019 12:30 PM
(CDT)
Description
The Leadership Service Committee is providing you an opportunity to give back!
MoveOutATX is back in full force after a 2018 Pilot Program and looking for volunteers to help accept items from students on behalf of participating reuse organizations to keep good stuff out of the landfill and off the curb!
With multiple days, locations, and shifts - you're sure to find a time to volunteer and help at a Donation Station. Shifts last 2.5 hours, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. is preferred (though not required). As a thank you, MoveOutATX will be providing cool-it towels to volunteers and discount stickers that will get you perks at local businesses (includes free tacos, queso, frozen yogurt, discounted yoga, and more!) Water refills and snacks will also be available at your check-in headquarters location.
To register:
Click "Register for Event" then "Register" where you'll be redirected to MoveOutATX's GivePulse registration page.
Select a location.
Croix Condo Headquarters
Spider House Headquarters
Escala Condo Headquarters
Find a shift. Shifts are split out between days and then timeslots. Click the green "Register" button and follow the instructions to complete registration.
Available Days
Saturday, July 20th
Sunday, July 21st
Friday, July 26th
Saturday, July 27th
Sunday, July 28th
Wednesday, July 31st
Be sure to read through the description carefully so you know what to expect. You can also contact the organizers directly through the GivePulse platform with any questions.
About MoveOutATX Over 12,000 students live in West Campus - the neighborhood directly west of the University of Texas at Austin. Each July, a significant volume of material is abandoned on the curb or near dumpsters when students move. MoveOutATX is a collaborative community effort to set-up donation stations to keep gently used items out of the landfill and off the curb during summer move-out. Established in 2018, the program is facilitated by the City of Austin in partnership with the UT Office of Sustainability, Keep Austin Beautiful and the State of Texas Alliance for Recycling. Stations are staffed by community volunteers and the items are directed to over eight local reuse organizations.
Volunteer Responsibilities
Help accept gently used items
Hand out ‘perks’ stickers to individuals dropping off items
Count the number of drop-offs
Proactively promote the cause within the vicinity of assigned station and engage with students moving out and heading towards dumpsters
Coordinate with Croix Headquarters when a pick-up is needed at your station
*Please note* Items received at stations are for the participating reuse organizations.
Noteworthy Items:
This volunteer opportunity is outside
A tent for shade will be provided
Please dress appropriately for the weather (closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sun protection)
Bring a refillable water bottle
Bring your own gently used items to drop-off if you wish!
Parking Information:
Free volunteer parking will be available at Hardin House: 2207 Rio Grande St, Austin, TX 78705 during your shift times. If possible, please consider taking sustainable transportation options such as busing, biking, or walking to your volunteer check-in station.
Street parking may also be available closer to the station for a fee
Location
Multiple Locations
Donation Stations
Croix Condo Headquarters (806 W 24th St, Austin, TX 78705)
Spider House Headquarters (2908 Fruth St., Austin, TX 78705)
Escala Condo Headquarters (1000 W 26th St., Austin, TX 78705)