KAB provides resources and education to inspire individuals &
the Austin community toward greater environmental stewardship
 
We couldn’t succeed in our mission without the help of our dedicated team of volunteers! We rely on our volunteers to lead community cleanup projects, participate in service days, help us during large events, assist in the office, and much more! Whether you’re an individual, an organization, or a corporate group, we have the perfect volunteer opportunity for you! KAB has both one-time and ongoing opportunities available year-round.
 

Getting Started


Volunteer Application – please complete our application to register as an individual volunteer, receive information on upcoming opportunities, and sign up for our newsletter.
 
Calendar – our community calendar is updated weekly to inform you of KAB volunteer and educational events, as well as other volunteer opportunities around the city. Have an upcoming volunteer opportunity you would like to promote? Send a submission for our community calendar.

One Time Opportunities

 
Have a day to give back to your community? We can help you with the resources and support you need!
 
Community Cleanups – learn more about how you and your group can host a cleanup at your school, business, street, neighborhood, or park.

Creek Cleanups – learn more about how you and your group can host a creek cleanup.

Service Projects – groups large and small are invited to complete service projects. Read on to learn how KAB can assist your group in organizing the perfect service project.

Corporate Teambuilding– contact us to get outside the office and have a great time making a difference.
 

Ongoing Opportunities

 
Looking for a higher level of engagement for yourself or your group? Join us for these ongoing events to make a real impact!
 
Clean Lady Bird Lake – join us every other month to help cleanup Austin’s crown jewel.
 
Clean Lady Bird Lake "Lake Leaders" – contact us to find out more about becoming an official Leader for our cleanups every other month.
 
Adopt-A-Creek - learn more about how you can adopt your favorite creek or waterway, and learn more about riparian ecology and restoration.
 
Adopt-A-Street - find out how your group or business can adopt a street in Austin.
 
Rapid Rain Responders - contact us if you have your own boat or watercraft and would like to be "on call" to cleanup Lady Bird Lake after a rain event.
 
Runners Rubbish Reporters - help us keep Austin clean by reporting rubbish sites you see while you're out and about.
 

Annual Events

 
Clean Sweep  find out more about Austin's largest annual cleanup on Saturday, April 13th. 
 
Annual Awards Luncheonemail Cora to assist with registration and setup for the Annual Awards Luncheon.
 
Longhorn Recycling Roundup - help us educate Longhorn fans about composting and recycling at UT Longhorn Football UT games.
 
Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup – from cleaning on the shoreline and underwater, to registering volunteers, or setting up for the after party discover the many ways to get involved with our annual underwater cleanup at Lake Travis.
 

Internships

 
KAB has internships available for the fall, spring and summer terms. Internships are unpaid but are available for academic credit.
 
Graphic Design Intern - work on producing high-quality print and electronic marketing materials to reflect the distinct image of KAB.
 
Events Intern - help plan and coordinate our annual cleanup events (Clean Sweep and Lake Travis Underwater Cleanup) and the Annual Awards Luncheon.

Education Intern - assist us with our education programming.
 
Communications Intern - assist with our communications and brand development which includes updating KAB’s social media sites and webpages, creating, writing and formatting press releases, blogs, PowerPoints, and much more.
 
 
QUESTIONS
If you have questions regarding volunteering, please contact Ladye Anne Wofford, Community Programs Manager via email or at 512-391-0617 x 905.