Know Before You Go

Hello Volunteers, 

We would like to thank you for being part of this great Longhorn tradition and volunteering with us during UT’s Largest Day of Student Service. Project 2024 is here! Below you'll find the schedule for the day as well as some last-minute reminders. Lunch will not be provided (snacks and water will), so plan accordingly and either eat before you come or bring a snack! Shuttle buses will be available for those who would like them. We highly encourage carpooling or riding the shuttles, since parking is limited and we want to respect the residents of Dove Springs. 

REMINDERS: 

•   Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes, and clothes you don’t mind getting dirty/painted! 

•   We will work RAIN OR SHINE!  Please dress accordingly for the weather, but you MUST wear your volunteer t-shirt as your top layer! You will receive this at check-in. 

•   Make sure you’re well hydrated and well rested - you’ll work hard, and it’s a very long day!  

•   Wear sunscreen - even if it’s cold in the morning, it can be hot and sunny during the day. 

•   Bring only the essentials (ID, water bottle, etc) - there will be no storage for personal items at your site. 

If you have any questions or need details about your shift, event staff at check-in can assist you. 

Morning Shift Schedule: 

8:30am-9:30am: Bus Pick up on Whitis Ave., in front of Kinsolving. 2 Buses will leave on a rolling basis during that time. 

shuttle buses will take you to our event HQ at Perez Elementary for central check-in  

9am: Check-In at Perez Elementary (7500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Austin, TX 78744) if you choose to drive, go straight to Perez Elementary for check-in 

9:30am: Kick-off/volunteer welcome 

10:00am: Buses transport to respective site (or you walk to your site) *you will be assigned to a shuttle bus at check-in 

10:00am: Shift 1 Begins. Work hard and have fun! 

2:00pm: Shift 1 Ends. Load buses back to campus (will stop for drop off at HQ also)         

Afternoon Shift Schedule: 

11:30am-12:30pm: Bus Pick up on Whitis Ave., in front of Kinsolving. 2 Buses will leave on a rolling basis during that time. 

shuttle buses will take you to our event HQ at Perez Elementary for central check-in  

12pm: Check-In at Perez Elementary (7500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Austin, TX 78744) if you choose to drive, go straight to Perez Elementary for check-in 

12:30pm: Kick-off/volunteer welcome 

1:00pm: Buses transport to respective site (or you walk to your site) *you will be assigned to a shuttle bus at check-in 

1:00pm: Shift 2 Begins. Work hard and have fun! 

5:00pm: Shift 2 Ends. Load buses back to campus (will stop for drop off at HQ also)   

Please email us at utprojectvm@gmail.com if you have any questions! Thank you for volunteering and we’ll see you on Saturday! 

Announcing: Volunteer Celebration Brunch!

The Project's volunteers work hard - sometimes so hard that they keep working til the after the sun goes down on Project day! For fall 2024, Texas Parents wants to help us recognize all the dedication and effort of all the volunteers, team leads, and community partners. Join us for brunch on Sunday 11/3 to celebrate with the friends you brought with you to The Project and the new friends you made while you were there.

Details:

Sunday, November 3rd

11am-1pm

Gregory Gym Pool

RSVP: included in the questions when you register to volunteer!

Thanks again to Texas Parents for believing in the community we build through service as Longhorns, and for their support of The Project!

We're MOVING!

For 25 years, The Project has happened each spring, usually around the last Saturday of February. Starting in 2024, we're moving to the fall! The jam-packed nature of the spring semester means that there's always an overlapping event that affects the ability groups who would otherwise want to participate in The Project. While there's too much going on at UT Austin to ever find a weekend where nothing else is happening, we're looking toward our next 25 years thinking strategically about what will set up The Project with the best chance to include as many volunteers as possible, make the biggest impact, and create sustainable connections to neighborhoods across Austin.

For fall 2024, we continue our partnership with Dove Springs. On November 2nd, 1000 Longhorns will gather and work at six elementary schools, completing projects that will help the schools meet their educational goals for their students and better support their teachers. Priority Volunteer Registration opens on September 15th, and General Volunteer Registration opens on October 1st! See you there!