Austin Parks Foundation

About APF

“For over 25 years, Austin Parks Foundation (APF) has been connecting people and parks in Austin. Our programming and strategic vision are aimed at helping to fill the funding and resource gap for our parks, and we strive to ensure that every Austinite has access to great parks, trails and green spaces no matter their neighborhood.”
https://austinparks.org/brand-book/

Volunteer Opportunities

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We're thankful for YOU, Austin! A huge thank you to all our donors, volunteers, sponsors, advocates and all of those who help us do what we do. You're all our park heroes! #peopleplusparks 💚

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Individual work days: Sign up for one-time events via APF’s Volunteer Calendar to clean up Austin’s parks.
It’s My Park Day: APF’s biggest city-wide volunteer event takes place on the first Saturdays in March and November and brings together thousands of volunteers.
Become an Ambassador: Ambassadors are trained volunteers who act as representatives for APF.
Business volunteering: APF will design custom team-building projects for their corporate sponsors.
Civic group volunteering: APF will coordinate special projects for non-business groups. Requests must be submitted two weeks before the preferred work day.
Volunteer at the Austin City Limits Music Festival

Volunteer Requirements

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#ItsMyParkDay is right around the corner and project registration is open NOW. Ready to lead your neighbors on November 2nd? Hit the 🔗in our bio to register your project today! 💚

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APF does not have volunteer requirements listed on their website for work days.

Requirements for APF Ambassadors:

Have interest in helping strengthen Austin’s park system
Be 18+ years of age
Have reliable transportation and ability to bring outreach supplies to events
Commit to participation in a minimum of four outreach/tabling events per year
Agree to a one year minimum commitment
Complete APF’s online application and training process
Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply

To apply to be a volunteer, go to APF’s Volunteer page.

Or visit their homepage: https://austinparks.org/

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