Done-In-A-Day

The Junior League of Austin (JLA) proudly supports the efforts of our Done-In-A-Day partners with volunteer support for community events.

Application Process

Done-In-A-Day is a series of concentrated projects that provide assistance to non-profit agencies by offering volunteers from JLA for community-based events on a short-term basis. Unlike our Community Partners program, which places volunteers for a 9-12 month window, Done-In-A-Day volunteers commit their time to event-based and one-time volunteering opportunities such as picnics, food bank distribution, holiday parties, egg hunts, 10K water distribution, and more. Volunteers can even support organizations at fundraising events as long as they do not solicit funds or goods.

Volunteer placements are scheduled in four-hour shifts over a typical time span of half-a-day, one-day or two-day periods.

Applicants are encouraged to make multiple requests throughout each application cycle and the year. For each shift and/or project, please submit a separate application.

For more information and to review application requirements, consult our Done-In-A-Day Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

The following application deadlines apply for the 2025-2026 year:

  • FALL Cycle: Applications due June 27, 2025 for projects running September 1, 2025 through November 30, 2025
  • WINTER Cycle: Applications due September 26, 2025 for projects from December 1, 2025 through February 28, 2026
  • SPRING Cycle: Applications due January 2, 2026 for projects from March 1, 2026 through May 31, 2026
  • SUMMER Cycle: Applications due March 27, 2026 for projects running from July 1, 2026 through August 31, 2026

Please click here or on the following link to access the 2025-2026 online application.

 

Done-In-A-Day Application

 

In the event you have a last minute need for volunteers, please submit a Done-In-A-Day Emergency Application. We will confirm receipt of your application within 72 hours of submission. Please do not forget to state in your application why this is an emergency, or your application will not be considered.

We cannot approve applications submitted less than 45 days before an event.

Please click here or on the following link to access the emergency application.

 

Done-In-A-Day Emergency Application

 

To add your non-profit agency to our email list to receive notices for future project orientations and application deadlines or to update your contact information, please complete this form.

For questions:
Please contact the JLA Done-In-A-Day (DIAD) Chair at diadchair@jlaustin.org.