The Teaching and Learning Excellence Division’s Service-Learning Program and ACC's Office of Belonging and Purpose, in collaboration with Interfaith Action of Central Texas, invites you to an on-campus conversation event on the topic, "Joy." Austin Community College (ACC) employees, students, employers, and the community are invited to attend this free in-person event.  

Register here!

Students will join us for a feature documentary on the life of social scientist Robert Putnam. The film focuses on his work regarding the loss of American community life over the last half-century. Students learn WHY they should get involved in their community, then have the opportunity to engage with professional organizations in various health fields. The project is a collaboration among the ACC Service-Learning and Volunteer Programs through the Office of Experiential Learning, the Office of Belonging & Purpose, the Truth, Community Healing & Transformation Center (TCHT), ACC Library Services, Psychology and Government Department Faculty, and many more! 

Register here!

After the great success of our first Morning at the Mall event, we are excited to introduce you to another chance to hangout at the old Highland Mall! 

Grab your costumes, your notepad, and your gaming skills! We are hosting a new educational and entertaining event called: "Getting Spooked by Cybersecurity:  Are you Game to Stay Safe?"

Details:

• October 31, 2025

• 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

• ACC Highland Campus | Truth, Community Healing, and Transformation Center, Building 4000, Entrance on the Corner of Jonathan Drive and Hage Drive

• The entrance is to the LEFT if you are looking at the East Entrance of Building 1000. We will have signs outside showing where to enter. 

Volunteer by emailing Lisa Lopez at lisa.lopez1@austincc.edu. 

This event will be on Saturday, November 8th and will be a Civic Deliberation Simulation focused on the July 4th flash flood in Central Texas. Students will learn about the flash flood’s response and recovery efforts, collaborate with others to discuss social and technical challenges in crisis response, and contribute design ideas that could grow into future capstone projects, volunteer initiatives, or entrepreneurial efforts. 

Students will also have the opportunity to get training with Social Informatics Professor Brian McInnis on facilitation and conversation design. Students can register for participation and facilitation workshop in the same link:  CLICK HERE 

Those who attend the workshop will be able to be facilitators at the Civic Deliberation Simulation! We have two dates available to attend the workshops:

• Friday, October 24th, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm @ ACC Rio Grande Building 3000 

• Monday October 27th, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm @ ACC Rio Grande Building 3000 

We will inform participants about room location on the day of the event. 

Join El Centro and Professor Ramiro Juarez of ACC's Department of World Languages for bilingual conversation and connection! This in-person language exchange event will be held in partnership with the Truth, Community Healing and Transformation Center (TCHT) at the Highland Campus. It's open to everyone at ACC! RSVP coming soon!

At Parque Zaragoza we are preserving cherished traditions and fostering new ones, in an effort to strengthen our community bonds and enhance the park's role as a vibrant gathering place for all. 

Sign up on GivePulse, then Just head to 2608 Gonzales St, Austin, TX 78702. 

Volunteer during a night of live music, food, fun, fellowship, and dancing at this monthly, which takes place every last Sunday of the month.  

The schedule of Convivio events is:

• Sunday, August 31st

• Sunday, September 28th

• Sunday, October 26th

Convivio events take place at 821 Gunter Street, Austin, TX, 78702. For questions about volunteering, contact info@casamarianella.org.

Ways to Get Involved:
There are a number of other ways to get involved with the Center for Government and Civic Service. Partnerships and events include the Austin Forum on Technology & Society; the Importance of UX in the Age of AI; AI & Ecosystem Technology with the Austin LangChain Meetup; and Crafting the Future of Web Performance with AustinNode.JS Meetup. For the latest updates, check out the CGCS sign-up sheet!

Event Details:

• CHECK BACK FOR SEPTEMBER EVENTS THAT WILL KICK OFF THE FALL SERIES!

You can also contact CGCS Director Bryan Port at bryan.port@austincc.edu or visit the CGCS Instagram page at @cgcs.acc for more information. To schedule the use of the Center for Government and Civic Service at Rio Grande Campus, visit the CGCS homepage and select the "Contact Us" option.

ACC is committed to becoming a leader in sustainability. That means using less energy and fewer resources while minimizing waste. ACC’s Office of Energy & Sustainability hosts sustainable initiatives designed to shrink the college’s ecological footprint and increase environmental awareness. 

There are a number of ways to get involved this May:

• Support rehabilitation efforts every Saturday at Simple Promise Farms

• Help out at Festival Food Beach during the monthly Second Saturday Workday on May 10th

For a full list of Office of Energy and Sustainability Earth Week volunteer opportunities, visit the Green Team calendar here!

Learn more about the Spring Legislative Events and volunteer to help at a local polling place for the Saturday, May 3rd election by visiting the ACC Votes website. For questions, contact our ACC Director of Public Affairs, Elections and Voter Registration at sarah.fitzgerald@austincc.edu.

Join the ACC Agricultural Sciences every Friday for a chance to get involved with the Student Farm! The farm gate will be open from 9:00-12:00 for any interested individuals to stop by, tour the farm, and get their hands dirty with a variety of volunteer tasks. The only requirements to join each week is a valid ACC ID, proper sun protection, water, and a mindset of respect and safety at all times. 

Questions? Contact Matthew Olson, Sustainable Student Farm Manager (matthew.olson@austincc.edu). Follow them on Instagram (@acc.agricultural.sciences). Check the Green Team calendar for updates.

Let's come together to help those in and around Kerr County impacted by the major flooding.

Chancellor's List of Support Initiatives
This list of local and national organizations looking for volunteer supporting, including the Hill Country Community Foundation, the Salvation Army (Kerrville Kroc Center), TEXSAR, Central Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Central Texas Community Foundation - Wilco CARES, Texas Children's Hospital, Kerrville Pets Alive!, and the Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter.

Austin Disaster Relief Network Phone Bank

The Austin Disaster Relief Network is also looking for phone volunteers. Volunteers need a phone, computer, and internet access.