Volunteer with Sunrise
Sunrise's community impact is fueled by 650+ volunteers who give their time and energy to make our mission possible every day! From our Hub volunteers who serve multiple times a week to our once-a-month lawn maintenance team, we partner with individuals, families, groups, and those who need to complete community service to serve thousands of people experiencing homelessness each year.
Second Saturday Volunteer sign-up
On the second Saturday of every month, volunteers come together onsite at the Sunrise Hub located at 4430 Menchaca Rd, Austin, TX 78745 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm to get hands-on. Tasks range from sorting donated items, making hygiene kits, and hanging clothing to helping with special projects or sorting mail. There's something for everyone! Email communityengagement@sunriseaustin.org to join the fun!
Individual Opportunities
There are several ways to help at Sunrise. Get started by filling out our volunteer interest form below and if you don't see your skill on the list below please email our Volunteer Coordinator at communityengagement@sunriseaustin.org to find the perfect fit. We look forward to having you on our team!
Group Opportunities
Bring your group for a visit to our Hub location to get hands-on in our cafe or participate in one of our special group volunteer projects. Our group volunteer opportunities range based on the size of the group, budget, and our staff's time and resources to host a wonderful experience for all.
Group volunteer events should be scheduled at least one month in advance and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis. To get started, please fill out the following volunteer interest form. Our team will review your group volunteer request and get back to you in a few days to talk more. Thank you!
Ways To Volunteer
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Cafe Server
This opportunity includes prepping and serving donated food, coffee and other items to our clients at our Hub location. This opportunity is for individuals 18 years old and up.
Shifts are available Monday through Friday. There are three shifts
Shift A from 8:15 am - 11:00 am
Shift B from 11:00 am - 1:30 pm.
Full Shift from 8:15 am to 1:30 pm
Fill out the individual interest form to get started.
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Clothing Organizer
Sunrise receive bags of clothing donations on a daily basis at our Hub location and need we help sorting and organizing! We have a volunteer clothing team that you would join, remote sorting where you could come on Saturday to pick up and bring back, or you can sort on at the Hub location.
Fill out the individual interest form to get started.
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Landscaping & Groundskeeping
Lanscaping and groundskeeping helps keep our property nice and clean for our clients. Tasks include landscaping, painting, organizing, etc. at our Hub location. This opportunity is flexible, but regularly happens on Saturdays from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. We also have one Saturday a month where there are larger projects happening.
Fill out the individual interest form to get started.
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Cook From home
Sunrise gets food donations on a weekly basis that need to be cooked into meals. Volunteers pick-up ingredients and meal pans from our pantry at the Hub location and bring it back for us to serve. This is the ultimate "quaranteering" opportunity! Home-cooked meals are always a favorite with our clients. We can provide meal ideals or you can enjoy using your creativity like on the TV show "Chopped".
Fill out the individual interest form to get started.
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Restaurant pick-up
Sunrise gets food donated from other organizations, restaurants, or caterers. Volunteers pick-up the food donations and deliver them to our Hub location.
Fill out the individual interest form to get started.
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Fundraising & Marketing
Sunrise has a small staff and always needs help with fundraising, website, storytelling, videography, photography, graphic design and more! If you're looking for a virtual volunteer opportunity or want to serve on a committee, we have an opportunity for you.
For more information please email development@sunriseaustin.org to get started.
Sunrise Internships
Sunrise Homeless Navigation Center offers internships for students pursuing a Bachelor of Social Work, Master of Social Work, Marketing, Communication, and Non-Profit Management degrees. We currently partner with Texas State University, The Steve Hicks School of Social Work at the University of Texas Austin, St. Edward’s University, Baylor University, and more!
If you have any questions or want more information about our internship opportunities, please email internships@sunriseaustin.org.
