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Lend a helping hand at the Free Furniture Market, July 26-27! The Free Furniture Market makes furniture items donated during the off-campus donation event MoveOutATX available to members of the public at no cost.
We need volunteers to unload furniture, direct traffic, and help visitors claim furniture. We have a variety of roles and times. The Market will open daily from 6:30-8 p.m. (or while supplies last).
You may notice we need volunteers well before the Market opens. These volunteers will help set up, unload and inventory items, and assist patrons who arrive early.
There are four different roles you can sign up for:
- Shopper and Traffic Oversight (on feet, mostly in sun)
- Movers and Lifters (on feet, ability to lift 50 lbs. necessary)
- Seated and Shaded
- Spanish-Speaking Customer Liaison (mostly seated and shaded)
Perks: Volunteers will receive a cool-it towel, snacks, cold water, and electrolyte drinks. Plus, you’ll feel good knowing you’re helping keep good stuff out of the landfill and getting it into the hands of a new owner!
Things to Note:
- This volunteer opportunity is outside.
- A tent for shade will be available for breaks.
- Please read the role description to understand expectations.
- Dress appropriately for the heat (breathable, loose clothing, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, sunglasses, hats, and any additional sun protection).
- Ice water will be available onsite. Please bring a refillable water bottle.
- Bring your own gently used items to drop-off before your shift at the on-site donation station. MoveOutATX is working with seven reuse organizations, so if you’ve got stuff that’s still usable, chances are we can accept it! See our detailed list of accepted items.
Parking Information: Parking will be available onsite at the location. If you're working the second shift, please let the volunteer working at the entrance know you’re a volunteer.
The nearest bus stops to this event are:
- 4903 Guadalupe/46th (656)
- 5007 Lamar/51st (1, 481)
- Triangle Station (801, 990)
- Duval/51st (7)
Background: More than 18,000 students live in West Campus, the off-campus neighborhood for UT Austin. Each July, a significant volume of reusable items are abandoned on the curb or near dumpsters when students move out. Established in 2018, MoveOutATX brings temporary donation stations to the area. The 2026 program runs July 25-31. Students and residents can donate gently used items like clothing, furniture, housewares, open or new cleaning supplies/toiletries, art/office supplies, unopened nonperishable food, and more. MoveOutATX is a partner program between the City of Austin, UT Office of Sustainability, UT Office of the Dean of Students, local reuse organizations, and local properties. For more information, visit austintexas.gov/moveout.
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1 - 6 of 6 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
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| Movers & Lifters | 4:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, Texas 78751 Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Be prepared to be on your feet, safely lift items, and be in the sun intermittently (unless the lot is shaded by the time your shift starts). You can expect to: Help our reuse partner unload furniture pieces from their box truck as they arrive periodically throughout the afternoon. Use... | 2/2 | Over |
| Spanish-Speaking Customer Liaison | 4:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Many of the Free Furniture Market patrons prefer to communicate in Spanish. In this role, you'll provide patrons with information about the market. You might also be asked to make announcements on the megaphone. | 1/1 | Over |
| Movers & Lifters | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, Texas 78751 Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Be prepared to be on your feet, safely lift items, and be in the sun intermittently (unless the lot is shaded by the time your shift starts). You can expect to: Help our reuse partner unload furniture pieces from their box truck as they arrive periodically throughout the afternoon. Use... | 4/4 | Over |
| Seated and Shaded Roles | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | This role has the lightest workload. You will either be assigned to the check-in table to help answer questions and register patrons to enter the market or help direct traffic at the parking lot entrance. We ask that you try and reserve these slots for those that want to help... | 3/3 | Over |
| Shopper & Traffic Oversight | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Volunteers in these positions will be on their feet, but likely not in shade for most of their shift (unless the parking lot is shaded by the time of their shift). No heavy lifting is required for these roles. You can expect to: Help direct car flow within the parking... | 3/4 | Over |
| Spanish-Speaking Customer Liaison | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Many of the Free Furniture Market patrons prefer to communicate in Spanish. In this role, you'll provide patrons with information about the market. You might also be asked to make announcements on the megaphone. | 1/2 | Over |
1 - 6 of 6 Shifts
| Shift | Start Time | End Time | Address | Description | Registrants Needed | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Movers & Lifters | 4:00pm (CT) | 6:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Be prepared to be on your feet, safely lift items, and be in the sun intermittently (unless the lot is shaded by the time your shift starts). You can expect to: Help our reuse partner unload furniture pieces from their box truck as they arrive periodically throughout the afternoon. Use... | 2/2 | Over |
| Spanish-Speaking Customer Liaison | 4:00pm (CT) | 6:30pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Many of the Free Furniture Market patrons prefer to communicate in Spanish. In this role, you'll provide patrons with information about the market. You might also be asked to make announcements on the megaphone. | 0/1 | Over |
| Movers & Lifters | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Be prepared to be on your feet, safely lift items, and be in the sun intermittently (unless the lot is shaded by the time your shift starts). You can expect to: Help our reuse partner unload furniture pieces from their box truck as they arrive periodically throughout the afternoon. Use... | 4/4 | Over |
| Seated and Shaded Roles | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | This role has the lightest workload. You will either be assigned to the check-in table to help answer questions and register patrons to enter the market or help direct traffic at the parking lot entrance. We ask that you try and reserve these slots for those that want to help... | 1/3 | Over |
| Shopper & Traffic Oversight | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Volunteers in these positions will be on their feet, but likely not in shade for most of their shift (unless the parking lot is shaded by the time of their shift). No heavy lifting is required for these roles. You can expect to: Help direct car flow within the parking... | 3/4 | Over |
| Spanish-Speaking Customer Liaison | 5:00pm (CT) | 8:00pm (CT) | 287 W 51st St, Austin, TX 78751 Austin, TX Parking lot near the tennis courts. | Many of the Free Furniture Market patrons prefer to communicate in Spanish. In this role, you'll provide patrons with information about the market. You might also be asked to make announcements on the megaphone. | 1/2 | Over |
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