Volunteer Call: MoveOutATX Free Furniture Market

MoveOutATX helps students donate unwanted, gently used items at nearby locations in West Campus. The program reduces the amount of material in dumpsters and on curbs, makes it easier for students to donate used items, and gives back to the Austin community.

The program’s Free Furniture Market also returns for its third year. Austinites can pick up free furniture pieces from the Market location on a first-come, first-served basis. The Market will be open daily from 6:30-8 p.m. (or while supplies last).

Lend a helping hand at the Free Furniture Market, July 27-31! 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 in 2.5 – 3 hour long shifts from 2:30 – 8 p.m. daily (from July 27th – 31st). 

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, 3-hour shifts)

Perks: Volunteers will receive a cool-it towel, snacks, cold water, electrolyte drinks, and discounts at local Austin businesses.

MoveOutATX is a partnership between the City of Austin, the UT Office of Sustainability and the UT Office of the Dean of Students, as well as participating reuse organizations and property management companies.