Goodwill is looking for volunteers to participate in the de-manufacturing of donated computers that will be resold or recycled.
Dates and times are flexible, and groups as small as 10 and as large as 40 are welcome. Donating your time as a volunteer will directly benefit the environment by helping divert thousands of tons of electronic waste from local landfills. In 2006, Goodwill’s Environmental Business Services processed 250 tons of “e-waste” per month.
To volunteer, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@austingoodwill.org or
call 637-7100.
To learn more, link to our KUT "Get Involved" section: Breaking Down Barriers to Employment: Goodwill Industires GreenWorks Project
If you are interested in joining the Goodwill Team and becoming a Do Gooder, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator at volunteer@austingoodwill.org or call 637-7100. or by mail at Volunteer Coordinator, 1015 Norwood Park Blvd., Austin, TX 78753.
Click here to download the volunteer application.
Internships: Goodwill offers internships where individuals can learn new skills, and fine-tune existing ones while learning more about our mission and organization. We have internship opportunities available in our many departments: Workforce Development, Executive Administration, Marketing and Retail.
Community Service Restitution Volunteers: With Goodwill, you can complete court-appointed hours while gaining retail experience and contributing to your community. Your time will be spent working in the production area of a retail store. Duties, include receiving and sorting donations, collecting and organizing merchandise, performing quality control, and representing Goodwill through customer service.
With 23 retail locations around Austin, you will be able to volunteer at the most convenient location for you. Our employees welcome your support! CSR volunteers must be at least 16 years of age and from either Williamson or Travis counties. Our stores do not accept CSR volunteers from other counties, but you are welcome to call the store and ask.
If you have more than 100 hours to complete, you must attend orientation which is held weekly.
Call 637.7161 and leave a detailed message to schedule orientation
Ongoing Positions: Goodwill offers long-term projects in various areas of our organization. Our Computer Museum and Computer Works facility are two locations where we could always use assistance. We have positions as Vintage Hunting Helpers to help track down vintage threads and name brand clothes for our boutique racks.
Group Activities: Goodwill is one of the few organizations in the Austin area able to handle groups up to 50 for volunteer projects. Whether small or large, our GreenWorks program can accommodate your group, and is ideal for a teambuilding exercise. Volunteers participate in the de-manufacturing process of donated computer systems that will be resold or recycled. Your afternoon of service will include a tour of the Goodwill Community Center, training and practice in de-manufacturing, and a visit to Goodwill’s Computer Museum. Donating your time as a volunteer will directly benefit the environment by helping Goodwill ensure responsible management and recycling of donated systems. Each month, Goodwill's Environmental Business Services processes 250 tons of e-waste for either resale or recycle - diverting these end-of-life systems from landfills. Revenue generated from Goodwill’s recycling efforts support job services and programs that connect Central Texans to meaningful employment. Please call or email to set up an appointment.