ARTA COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER SERVICES
VOLUNTEERISM "If it is to be, it is up to me"
VOLUNTEERISM "If it is to be, it is up to me"
VOLUNTEERISM "If it is to be, it is up to me"
Volunteerism: the principle of donating time and energy as a social responsibility. Community involvement is the heartbeat of any thriving group and of individual
achievement. ARTA’s involvement encompasses the collective efforts of our
members who dedicate their time, skills and resources to improve the quality of life
in their neighborhoods and beyond.
During the 2025-26 year, ARTA contributed $3,417,513.19 in in-kind services
to the Texas economy. Of its 686 members, 176 participated in service
projects, contributing a total of 97,727 hours.
Just imagine if every ARTA member reported their volunteer hours next January what we could show our legislators!
Please keep track of your volunteer hours throughout 2026 so you can submit them to ARTA by December 31, 2026
Use the downloadable form found on this page. You can then submit the completed form to Dr. Marsha Lyons-Gray.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
VOLUNTEERISM "If it is to be, it is up to me"
VOLUNTEERISM "If it is to be, it is up to me"
- Public education
- Political and civic events (including ARTA & TRTA)
- Educational activities (museums, tutoring, libraries, etc.)
- Personal assistance to family, neighbors, friends, and others (Up to 12 hours per day)
- Non-profit foundations
- Animal shelters and/or animal foster care
- Hospitals and senior living center programs
- Hospice
- Assistance to churches, synagogues and other religious institutions
- Food pantry
- CASA
- Fundraising for worthy community services
- Assistance League
- Settlement Club Garage Sale
- Park/Lake clean-up workday
VOLUNTEER HOURS
VOLUNTEERISM "If it is to be, it is up to me"
Volunteer hours are the services you provide without pay to make this a better world. The time you spend helping others is valuable. Let's make it count with legislators. ARTA Volunteer Services/Community Involvement Chair Marsha Lyons-Gray
and ARTA President Norma Jost present a check of over two million dollars in
volunteer time to Texas Deputy State Comptroller Lisa Craven.
- 2019: 70,722 hours valued at $1,798,460.00
- 2020: 41,049 hours valued at $1,116,532.80
- 2021: 20,283.5 hours valued at $551,711.20
- 2022: 23,017 hours valued at $689,613.73
- 2023: 44,650 hours valued at $1,419,854.00
- 2024: 83,845 hours valued at $2,807,969.05
- 2025: 97,727 hours valued at $3,417,513.19
Our goal for 2026 is $3.5 million in in-kind services. Don't forget to turn your hours into Dr. Marsha Lyons-Gray by December 31, 2026.
ARTA Projects
Trish Davis collects pill bottles for
Austin Pets Alive!
ARTA Members Serve the Chapter
ARTA Members Serve the Chapter
Marcia Caldwell donates many hours serving as chapter secretary.
ARTA Projects
ARTA Members Serve the Chapter
Members received volunteer hours for attending a TRTA event at the Sistine Chapel Exhibit when it was at Barton Creek Square Mall.