Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent tasks such as mail reading or transportation to important activities, the grocery store and other errands. Additionally, home visitors provide companionship and support for client. Weekday assistance needed.

Volunteers needed in 77045 zip code. 

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent tasks such as mail reading or transportation to important activities, the grocery store and other errands. Additionally, home visitors provide companionship and support for client. Weekday assistance needed.

Volunteers needed in 77008 zip code. 

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent tasks such as mail reading or transportation to important activities, the grocery store and other errands. Additionally, home visitors provide companionship and support for client. 

Volunteers needed in 77061 zip code. 

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent tasks such as mail reading or transportation to important activities, the grocery store and other errands. Additionally, home visitors provide companionship and support for client. 

Volunteers needed in 77022 zip code. 

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent tasks such as mail reading or transportation to important activities, the grocery store and other errands. Additionally, home visitors provide companionship and support for client. 

Volunteers needed in 77009 zip code. 

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent tasks such as mail reading or transportation to important activities, the grocery store and other errands. Additionally, home visitors provide companionship and support for client. 

Volunteers needed in 77033 zip code. 

Community Outreach Volunteer: Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers; staffing information tables and providing presentations.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying, picking up prescriptions and/or running errands. Volunteers in this position provide companionship while maximizing independence for clients.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

Whether it's capturing the magic of our classrooms, the joy of kids discovering deliciously healthy food, the dedication of our Chefs Advisory Board members, the energy of our volunteers, the development of our farm, a beautifully laid table or plated meal or social snaps, we need your ability to frame a great shot in just the right light at the perfect moment!  ....or as close as you can get.

Please CLICK HERE to visit our website's Volunteer page and follow the directions to register and get involved.

We look forward to meeting you!

If you are a poet in 140 characters, understand the power of words and visuals to drive action and attitudes and know how to optimize messaging and track metrics, then we could use your help creating and posting content to our social media streams.  Work from home in your jammies or at our place. Special orientation and check-ins required. 1-4 hours a week.

Please CONTACT US to learn more about getting involved.  

We look forward to meeting you!

Volunteers assist in the Multi Care Center, The Lighthouse's adult day activity program. Volunteers assist with recreation classes, serve coffee and lunch, and provide companionship for clients who are blind and visually impaired. 

Commitment is once a week or every other week for 1-2 hours.

As a volunteer, you would be the sighted rider on the front of a tandem bike with a blind or visually impaired rider on the back.

Group bike rides occur twice a month on Saturdays.

Volunteers are needed to assist in our store, Reflections, selling adaptive aids in a retail setting including catalog and telephone orders. 

The Sunshine Resale Shop is an upscale resale store filled with countless treasures -- clothing, furniture, books and jewelry. Donated items are sold to provide CCSC with a steady source of funding for its social ministry programs. Volunteers help in a variety of areas - pricing donations, displaying sales items, assisting customers and more.

Community Outreach Volunteer: Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers; staffing information tables and providing presentations.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers and cards with Free Hours of Service

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying, picking up prescriptions and/or running errands. Volunteers in this position provide companionship while maximizing independence for clients.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Ongoing arts and crafts workshops for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. 

How to get started: Register online to sign up. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions.

Welcome to the Green Wave Game!

This is a virtual event.

Join us in generating awareness, empowerment, and fun around environmental care on a schedule that works for you!

We need volunteers to: Create a social media posts about environmental care while cleaning up litter. You can do this at any time that is convenient for you.

Follow this link for details and to sign up to play the game (which is also the volunteer activity): https://ayw.givepulse.com/event/516737-green-wave-litter-cleanup-game

Check out our ayw.givepulse.com page to see more opportunities. 

Thank you for raising awareness about environmental care!

Volunteer duties:  Clerical Duties, (Greeting the clients, answering the phone, give out flyers of events, make copies, etc..)

Volunteer Dates:   From now on.

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Between this hours.

How many volunteers are needed:  6

Age requirements: 18 - 60

Special training needed: No, however they need to be Bilingual

Location:              7037 Capitol St. Houston, Texas 77011

Parking:      Yes

Sign In/Sign Out:  Yes

Food/Beverages:   Yes, Refreshments are provided

Attire:   Clean, and Casual

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 

Must be a commissioned notary public in the State of Texas. 

Must be willing to come onsite to notarize documents - flexibility as to day and time during the week. 

Thank you! :) 

Total amount of volunteers 10-15

Days: every Friday

Time: 9:00am-2:30pm

Split shifts available: 9:00am-12:00 or 12:00-2:30pm

Volunteer duties include:  

Thank you! :)

Summary:

The Volunteer will tend to visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone and

face to face regarding the Adult Education program. Community Family Center’s

Adult Education Program offers ESL and GED courses as well as support with

workforce development. The Volunteer can support the staff up to 3 days per

week for 3 hours per day at any of the following shifts: 9 am- 12pm; 1 pm- 4pm;

5 pm - 8 pm. The Volunteer would also provide of support with student progress

tests. Professional development opportunities will be made available.

Support may include:

1. Answering incoming phone calls, taking and relaying messages

2. Ensuring that all participants entering are greeted and directed to their

destination.

3. Providing current information to callers or participants regarding AE program

4. Assisting with registration, orientation and test administration.

Qualifications

Knowledge of computer and relevant skills applications

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

Good verbal and written communication skills, preferably bilingual in spanish.

Ability to relate to others in a positive manner, team player

Positive attitude towards participants requesting assistance

Thank you! :)

Volunteer Instructional Aide (2 days/week)

Summary:

The Volunteer Instructional Aide will be responsible for assisting the ESL or

GED instructor. This person must be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others,

be able to relate well to adult learners, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in

accordance with the Adult Education Program’s educational standards and

philosophy. Professional development opportunities will be made available.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting ESL or GED instructors with instruction in class that may include

one-on-one assistance, guiding/leading conversations, small group tutoring

2. Assisting with student orientation

3. Assisting students with referrals and resources

4. Treating all clients with dignity and respect.

5. Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs.

6. Maintaining confidentiality about students, their families, and other employees

outside the agency.

7. Helping with the operations of audio/visual aids (projectors, etc)

Qualifications

High School Diploma generally required or GED

Knowledge of computer and relevant skills applications

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

Good verbal and written communication skills, preferably bilingual in spanish.

Ability to relate to others in a positive manner, team player

Positive attitude towards participants requesting assistance

Thank you! :)

The Ripley House Community Center is looking for committed volunteers interested in serving as the first point of contact for neighbors and staff, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment. Responsibilities include greeting guests, answering phone calls, directing inquiries, and providing general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

We use WordPress to tell the story of our mission and activities on our website. We are looking for someone with deeper skills than ours to help us refresh our pages. 

Participate in a hands-on volunteer session where you'll support individuals as they format, edit, and review their resumes using a template provided by our Job Readiness Training Instructor. Volunteers will offer one-on-one guidance to help participants highlight their skills, experience, and accomplishments in a clear and professional way, ensuring they leave with a polished resume that’s ready for job applications. No professional HR experience required, just a willingness to help others succeed!

In this interactive volunteer session, you'll help individuals prepare for job interviews by conducting mock interviews using a question template and evaluation form provided by our Job Readiness Training Instructor. Volunteers will offer constructive feedback on interview responses, body language, and professionalism to help participants build confidence and improve their interviewing skills. No prior hiring experience is necessary, just a desire to support others on their path to employment!

This garden started in 1989 is situated on two acres and located in Kashmere Gardens. It features a wash station, a composting facility, and 100 beds that last year provided over 9,000 pounds of organically grown produce to the community. The large garden gives volunteers and clients the opportunity to grow nutritious organic produce to benefit themselves, their neighbors, and Target Hunger food pantries. All of the produce will be distributed to families in need of food assistance.

Volunteers are needed to help our garden continue to grow! 

Both individuals and teams who volunteer in the gardens may assist in many ways such as: building garden beds, turning soil, weeding, planting, watering, harvesting, maintenance, and special projects. We schedule volunteers Tuesday through Friday from 9am to noon. *No weekend opportunities.  

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Regina Ferral, Volunteer Manager at (281) 913-9423 or email volunteer@targethunger.org.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. “

-Mahatma Gandhi

 Target Hunger, an organization committed to alleviating hunger and its root causes in the neighbor hoods we serve, we need volunteers to assist with preparation and distribution of Food. Target Hunger, a United Way agency is located at 1260 Shotwell Street, Houston TX 77020.

Warehouse: Volunteers will assist the Food Service Department with a variety of different task like packing pantry distributions, packing seniors delivery distributions.  

(CLICK HERE) to get started volunteering with Target Hunger! 

Please contact Ricky Berry, Development Associate by phone at 346-335-8077 or via Email: development@targethunger.org. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to volunteer in any of the opportunities convenient for you.

We are desperately looking for volunteers with the passion to help us distribute food to people in our community. I am certain that you qualify with the virtue of kindness and grace to give your time and effort back to your community.

Target Hunger, a non-profit community based organization committed to alleviating hunger and its root causes in the neighborhoods we serve. 

When: Our Food Fairs happens at multiple locations weekly current opportunities are located inside our application please see link below. 

Date

Location

Duration

April 3

St. Peter Claver Church

9am-12 noon

April 7th

Kashmere Multi-Service Center

9am-12 noon

April 9th

Forest Lawn Church

9am-12 noon

April 14th

Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center

9am-12 noon

April 16th

New Day Deliverance Church

9am-12 noon

April 22nd 

Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center

9am-12 noon

Activities:

Food Fairs:Volunteers will then be assigned to one of the task needed at the site like client intake, packing produce in individual distribution bags and putting the food in the clients cars.

Other Information:

All volunteers that have not volunteered in the last year must to fill out a volunteer application (CLICK HERE) they also must sign a waiver on site at the location.

In order to protect the health and safety of staff, volunteers and those we serve, Target Hunger has changed our “Educational Food Fairs” to “Drive through distributions” with food being loaded in car trunks as well as enhanced safety protocols. In addition we are using the 6 foot Social Distancing rule and encouraging everyone to where gloves and wash their hands. We also will not have more than 10 volunteers volunteering at a time.

Volunteers will arrive on site, usually before 9am.  Food Fairs are about 3 to 4 hours long and break down can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes. 

To sign-up to volunteer at the next food fair please (CLICK HERE) 

Contact:

Ricky Berry Jr., Development Associate

Department of Fund Development

C/O Volunteer Services & CANnecting

Address: 1260 Shotwell, Houston, TX 77020

Direct: (346) 335-8077

Main: (832) 767-1677 Ext. 109

Email: DEVELOPMENT@TARGETHUNGER.ORG

Our Case Management Team provides invaluable one-on-one and group counseling services to survivors, and the addition of art therapy to the mix would be incredible! Art, in its many mediums, can be used to help clients communicate, overcome stress, and help them better understand their feelings and behavior.

So, if you are a licensed art therapist who wants to contribute your skills as a volunteer to help trafficking survivors, we’d love to hear from you!

The Houston ToolBank is looking for a delivery driver that will be responsible for supporting the Warehouse Director in completing a successful tool lending and delivery program. The position will transport tool orders from our East Houston warehouse to shipping containers in Conroe, Richmond, Texas City and West Houston. The position is based out of our main warehouse at 1215 Gazin St., Houston, TX 77020. The schedule is flexible and accommodating.

We are looking for a volunteer to help with current needs but we are also looking to hire a driver.

We are seeking a regular warehouse volunteer for inventory. Availability could vary, but ideally the volunteer could be available once every week or two weeks, for shifts of 2-4 hours. Regular volunteer hours are Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Tasks include:
-Counting tools
-Recording numbers of tools

Requirements:
-Closed-toe shoes & work clothes

Tool expertise is not necessary, but would be a plus!

If interested, please contact Nancy Clippard at 713-674-0262 or Nancy.clippard@toolbank.org

Do you enjoy planning events?

The Houston Community Toolbank is seeking 10-20 energetic, dependable, flexible volunteers to assist with our major fundraising Event - Hammers and Ales - to be held on April 4th, 2019. We are looking to meet 4 times between now and then 4th of April.

Description of Hammers & Ales

Hammers and Ales is a Happy Hour style event with live music at Karbach Brewery on April 4th 2019. In addition to a selection of craft beer, ticket holders will enjoy heavy bites, a silent auction, a cornhole tournament and a raffle. This year, the event will move downstairs to the new Bier Garten area to accommodate an expected crowd of 400 plus attendees and will include live music from Eagles tribute band Already Gone. All event proceeds will go to our nonprofit tool lending program that supports thousands of community programs throughout the region each year.

Mission

Houston Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that empowers fellow nonprofits to tackle community-based projects throughout our region. Toolbank borrowers are not only mainstream nonprofits, but also schools, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations and many others. Whether a project has ten volunteers or three hundred, access to ToolBank inventory relieves the burden of purchasing, storing, maintaining and repairing the items essential to projects and events. In a sector that consistently faces constraints of time, personnel and budget, our tools allow organizations to achieve their visions for thriving community.

Committee Job Descriptions

Committee members can expect to help with the overall layout of the event. Each committee member will be able to choose to help with tasks based on their interests and skills. You may be assigned to a particular subset of the committee tasked with a particular focus. These may include things like: giving input to event layout, helping with preparation of event games and activities, exploring your network for potential sponsorships or silent auction donations, generating ideas for the promotion of the event to a broader audience, spreading the word to friends and family and many other tasks as they arise. In addition, each volunteer will receive two tickets (one for themselves and one for the guest) to attend the Hammers & Ales event on April 4th, 2019.

The Houston Community ToolBank is looking for a Wordpress volunteer who can help us give the Website a much needed tune up. Some of these skills would be a greatly valued if offered to our team. You can work remotely on the website or come into the office. Extra bonus points for the volunteer who wants to spread the love and teach our ToolBankers how to do simple fixes and hacks for Wordpress and our theme!

If you have the following skills, we’re interested in working with you:

WordPress and web standards-based development

Knowledge of HTML, PHP, JavaScript, and CSS for website development and email marketing campaigns

Ability to manage the design and development of each assigned project, and perform tests on multiple platforms

Attention to detail and an eye for design

Systematic approach to development, testing and troubleshooting

Strong written and verbal communication skills

The Houston Community ToolBank is looking to add Google analytics to its website to drive website intelligence and improve our online presence. We’re hoping a volunteer could show us how to monitor website performance, trends, and campaigns, generate reports, and update pages for site optimization. We may need help maintaining and trouble-shooting in the future, after the analytics has been set up but our goal is to be able to learn to do it ourselves. We would provide a laptop and a work area. We are flexible with the timing, and open to remote work if necessary. We would prefer Google analytics as this seems like the most user friendly, but if someone with more experience has other ideas, we would be open to tutorials on better website traffic tracking programs. 

The Houston Community ToolBank stewards an inventory of tools for use in the charitable sector. These tools are out in our city everyday making an impact, but along with that impact comes a few broken tools. We need help repairing and maintaining these tools, so they can be put back out into the community.

We are seeking a regular tool maintenance volunteer. Availability could vary, but ideally the volunteer could be available once every week or two weeks.

Possible tasks:
- replace handles on garden tools such as shovels or rakes
- repair flat tires or wobbly wheelbarrows
- (if possible) small engine repair & maintenance on lawnmowers, weed eaters, generators, etc.

Requirements:
-Closed-toe shoes & work clothes

We would appreciate any skill level you can bring!

If interested, please contact Nancy Clippard at 713-674-0262 or Nancy.clippard@toolbank.org

We are holding our annual event for the Houston ToolBank, Hammers & Ales, at our warehouse in east Houston. This is a free event that gives attendees an opportunity to tour our warehouse, learn more about our programs, and mingle with other guests.

Volunteers are needed to:

Direct guests to parking

Support registration

Sell raffle tickets

Support food & beverage

Cleanup after the end of the event

Volunteers will be given food & drink and a T-shirt. If interested, please contact Nancy Clippard at 713-674-0262 or Nancy.clippard@toolbank.org

The Houston Community Toolbank is looking for a English to Spanish Translator to help us with some administrative work in the office. We need help making our website, flyers, and other literature more available to our member agencies by translating it properly in Spanish. 

We have a comfortable, office space available to work in, and a laptop will be provided if needed.

Every day, we hear more worrisome news about the COVID-19 pandemic. Target Hunger is proud to assist our registered families and seniors during this trying time. Volunteers are requested to arrive on site before 9am. They will be assigned to a task such as packing produce in individual distribution bags and/or placing food in car trunks.

Please help us continue providing the necessary food for our fellow Houstonian's.

Click Here to Volunteer

Donate

Click Adopt A Site  to get started! 

Target Hunger is ramping up food distributions to ensure our neighbors receive much needed food. Many people have lost fridges full of food due to power outages, have limited water, and now have unexpected expenses due to broken pipes and other damage.

You can help us by volunteering or by making a donation to support our relief efforts.

https://www.targethunger.org/

Thank you for helping us help Houstonians recover!

Target Hunger had to close many of its brick-and-mortar pantries due to COVID-19. We began delivering prepackaged boxes of food to our client's homes, in partnership with Door Dash. This partnership with Door Dash is coming to an end so we are trying to switch our clients over to our mobile pantries. Staff has expressed the need of volunteers specifically on Tuesdays usually from 9am to 11am. Volunteers in the pantry will help pantry staff guide client's shopping, the restocking of the mobile pantry, and assist clients to their cars. Bilingual preferred. Prefer a reoccurring volunteer.

Our Mobile Pantry goes to different community sites every Tuesday of the month. Below is the schedule so that you can see our various locations:

To register for any of these events visit this link, and click on any Mobile Pantry shift you'd like to attend: https://targethunger.volunteerhub.com/vv2/?eventGroupId=5d5244f1422d4552a94869eb2d1aad22

Come volunteer as an individual or a team at a Target Hunger Food Fair!

Food Fairs are pop-up food distributions completely open to the public. These fairs prioritize fresh produce, serving an average of 150 to 220 households at each event. Volunteers play a vital role in the success of these events by setting up tents, repackaging bulk produce, and distributing the goods directly to clients. These events are particularly rewarding because volunteers can see the immediate impact of their efforts, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

These events occur from 8 am - 11 am at different sites throughout the Northeast Houston area:

Group reservations are available for these distributions. If you are interested in a group reservation email: volunteer@targethunger.org

Individual volunteers can register for a Food Fair here: Individual Volunteer Registration

The AIP BIPOC Network is seeking volunteers to represent our organization at health fairs, expos, and local events. You’ll help staff our table, share information about our programs, take photos, and engage with community members. Your work will directly support our mission to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment. 

Tasks:

Staff ABN’s booth/table at community events

Share information and resources with attendees

Take event photos for social media and reports

Assist with setup and cleanup as needed

Engage community members in a welcoming, approachable way

Time Commitment:

Varies by event (typically 2–4 hours per event)

In-person at Houston-area community events

Locations throughout the city. Current zip codes - 77051, 77020, 77016, 77031

Skills Needed:

Friendly, approachable, and engaging personality

Comfortable speaking with diverse community members

Spanish language skills a plus, but not required

Willingness to learn about ABN’s mission and programs

How to Get Started:
Submit your interest through Volunteer Houston. Once we receive your application, we’ll contact you to schedule a brief orientation. You may also send your resume/CV directly to info@aipbipoc.org.

Volunteer Opportunity: Book Sorting & Packing
Hosted by: Books for Development
Location: 3709 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
Hours: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Help us get books into the hands of readers around the world. We're looking for volunteers to assist with book sorting and packing at our Houston warehouse.

What to Expect:

Book Donations Welcome
Have books to share? Bring them during volunteer hours and help us spread literacy worldwide.

Let’s build libraries and change lives — one book at a time.

Come and volunteer at the Target Hunger Food Pantry on Senior Pantry Day!

Volunteers will assist with checking in clients, clients while they shop, keep the shelves stocked, and properly weigh client's groceries. Our pantry staff needs assistance on the first and third Tuesday from 8 am - 12 pm at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center Target Hunger food pantry. A reoccurring volunteer is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is also preferred, but not necessary.

These pantry shifts are called "Senior Pantry Day" in our volunteer calendar, you can register here: Senior Pantry Day - Volunteer Registration

"Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve... You only need a heart full of grace." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

We need Volunteers that will assist in helping families obtain the required documentation, and complete the agency and government applications needed for families with food challenges.

While assisting our clients you will see your impact first hand! 

**Spanish speakers needed and welcomed

Every Tuesday & Thursday.

From 9:30am-2pm.

Contact

G'eral Crawford

713.226.4953

geral.crawford@targethunger.org

MEN Incorporated is searching for dependable male mentors to engage school age young men during the school day and after school. Mentors must pass background checks and be available during the school day. 

CrossWalk Center needs a volunteer or a team of volunteers to help prepare a daily hot meal for the residents of our halfway houses. We are blessed to receive food donations each week, and with the help of volunteer house chefs, we can make the most of those gifts. The 24 men living at our halfway houses are just beginning their transition back into society after incarceration. As they are adjusting to their new job, new home, new friends, and new lives, preparing a hot, healthy meal can become a priority that slips through the cracks.

Our house chefs bless our residents with a home-cooked meal each day after work. It is our hope that individuals or teams could come into our halfway houses and prepare a meal from the donations we have already received. We don't require any professional experience, we just need willing hands and a servant's heart. Our homes are equipped with fully stocked residential kitchens, so you won't need to use your own cookware. For your convenience, volunteers can come during the day to prepare the food, leaving it in the warmer or the fridge until dinner, or come on the weekends, meal prep in bulk, and leave individual containers in the freezer.

Are you a lawyer who can provide pro bono legal services – immigration, custody, divorce, protective orders, record expungement – to human trafficking survivors?

Our clients really need your help! UAHT has community resources we can connect clients to but, those aren’t direct connections, and we would prefer to expedite legal processes for them.

If you’d like to donate your legal services, please apply!

BillionGraves is the world's largest GPS-linked cemetery data resource. For more than a decade, volunteers have been taking photos of gravestones to help fulfill BillionGraves' mission to document the world's cemeteries.

As volunteers take photos with the BillionGraves app, each gravestone is automatically marked with a GPS location. The data is then transcribed by volunteers, plotted on cemetery maps, and made readily available at BillionGraves.com for millions of families around the globe to find their ancestors and grow their family trees. 

We need YOUR help! Go to this link to find a cemetery in your area where photos are still needed: https://billiongraves.com/justserve

All you need is a smartphone. It's easy and it's fun!

Houston Parks and Recreation needs volunteers to help us keep the city's parks clean and green! No experience needed or age limits on who can help! All volunteers under the age of 16 are more than welcome as long as they attend with an adult! Duties include but are not limited to park de-littering, painting, mulching, and tree plantings! 

Check out the park inventory link below to check out our 200+ locations to see what's closest to you and get started TODAY! We accommodate all volunteer groups Monday- Saturday and hours will vary by location and availability! 

https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/parksites.html

Once you register, you will be contacted by Oneika J. Peters to lock-in your location, waiver forms, and all additional details needed! 

Join Team Rubicon to assist in responding to help communities affected by future natural disasters.

Signing up is free and you get to choose when and where you want to help.

There is free training to help you become a skilled operator in several different ways and a number of trainings are available virtually if that is more convenient for your schedule. 

To join, go to https://teamrubiconusa.org. Follow the instructions to get signed up.

Help Team Rubicon as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in a constantly changing variety of ways to address community needs across the Greater Houston area. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is provided to all volunteers, as are meals during work periods. To learn what we are currently doing and preparing for, where those events are occurring, and to find out about becoming a member, contact Bob Stevenson by email to Robert.Stevenson@teamrubiconusa.org. To meet our need for numerous COVID-related volunteers, we have temporarily dropped some of the normal training that new members take.

Dear Community,

We are thrilled to announce that we have an extensive collection of used Spanish and French textbooks and books available for donation to non-profit organizations in need. To coordinate a pickup, please reach out to Mark at booksfordev@gmail.com. Individuals interested in these resources are also encouraged to get in touch.

Thank you for your support!

Warm regards,

Books for Development Team

Description:
Make a lasting impact in the life of a young person in foster care! Academic Coaches help students ages 14–17 build organizational skills, study skills, and provide homework support, while offering encouragement and consistency they can count on.

Youth in foster care often face major educational disruptions—frequent moves, multiple schools, and a lack of stable support. By volunteering just a few hours a week, you can help bridge that gap and empower them to reach their potential.

Training and ongoing support are provided. Sessions take place at Residential Treatment Centers across the greater Houston area, with flexible scheduling during out-of-school hours.

Learn more or sign up for an upcoming informational session:
https://signup.com/go/dTHtQwS

Contact: Laura.Meares@harriscountytx.gov

Bloom leads adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to a lifetime of community-driven health and wellness. We offer in-person classes at partnership locations and virtual classes through our fitness app. Classes include strength, dance, yoga, Pilates, indoor cycle, and chair fitness. Bloom is always looking for volunteers to teach or help facilitate a class.  

Please note that to facilitate a class (in partnership with a live or virtual coach), no fitness instruction experience is needed. Bloom provides the training. The only requirement to enjoy this position are a desire to commit to the athletes over time. 

To teach a yoga or Pilates class, volunteers must be certified. To teach any other class, fitness experience is preferred. 

Also, the need is listed as zip code 77003; however, we provide services across Greater Houston. Contact us for more information. 

Do you love to share resources you find? Enjoy making connections with community organizations? Want to help make a difference in the lives of those experiencing Alzheimer's or other dementia?

Make it happen: become an Alzheimer's Association Community Representative!

Our community educators deliver programs using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease, risk reduction strategies, as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease. Tell about our services and how people can make a difference in the trajectory of this terrible disease.

This role is ongoing and we ask for a year's commitment. Preference will be given to those available on weekdays.

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

Interested? Complete the Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Interest Survey at bit.ly/alz-vol-interest today!

For more in-depth information about Alzheimer's and Dementia (45 min), click here: https://training.alz.org/products/4053/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia After creating a simple account, click "Add to Cart" (it's free!), then "Enroll Now." You'll then have access to this helpful educational program. We hope you'll take advantage and learn more! 

Bloom leads adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to a lifetime of community-driven health and wellness. We offer in-person classes at partnership locations and virtual classes through our fitness app. Classes include strength, dance, yoga, Pilates, indoor cycle, and chair fitness. Bloom is always looking for volunteers to teach or help facilitate a class.  

Please note that to facilitate a class (in partnership with a live or virtual coach), no fitness instruction experience is needed. Bloom provides the training. The only requirement to enjoy this position are a desire to commit to the athletes over time. 

To teach a yoga or Pilates class, volunteers must be certified. To teach any other class, fitness experience is preferred. 

Also, we provide services across Greater Houston and because this is a virtual position we are open to surrounding areas as well. Contact us for more information. 

If you have any encyclopedias, math, science, sports, health books or Spanish books you’re no longer using, please consider donating them to our organization.

Thank you for your support!

The Department of Neighborhoods Mayor's Assistance Office is seeking dedicated volunteers to help assist with the Denver Harbor Celebrity and Community Lyons Avenue Clean up!

Lunch will be provided!

Date: Saturday November 15th

Location: Cliff Tuttle Park 6200 Lyons Avenue Houston, Texas 77020

Time: 9am-12pm (Volunteer Check-in starts at 8:30am)

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteers will need the following:

For any additional questions contact:

Jesse Carballo Jr.

Email:Jesse.Carballo@houstontx.gov|832.986.3952

This opportunity is great for groups and individuals.

Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for walk-up or drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by registering clients using Houston Food Bank qualifications.

This opportunity is available every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on specific Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Please see available shifts below.)

When arriving, please park in the parking lot across the street from the Guadalupe Basic Needs Center. Also, dress comfortably. This opportunity takes place outdoors. Close toe shoes are required. For a map, please download this parking guide.

NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities.

Each volunteer aged 14+ must sign up under their own account. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenage children. For children 13 and younger, please sign up as a team and bring a paper youth waiver.

This opportunity is great for groups and individuals.

Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for walk-up or drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by registering clients using Houston Food Bank qualifications.

This opportunity is available every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on specific Saturdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Click here to sign up today!

For questions or more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org.

When arriving, please park in the parking lot across the street from the Guadalupe Basic Needs Center. Also, dress comfortably. This opportunity takes place outdoors. Close toe shoes are required. For a map, please download this parking guide.

NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities.

Each volunteer aged 14+ must sign up under their own account. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenage children. For children 13 and younger, please sign up as a team and bring a paper youth waiver.

Assist in prepping and distributing groceries to families in need. This may include stocking the food pantry, sorting donated items for quality and bagging groceries for individual families, as well as helping families get groceries into their cars. Volunteers may also assist clients to fill out required information for the Houston Food Bank.

The food pantry hosts clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

To assist with Tuesday drive-thru distributions, please go to Houston Food Fair Helpers (Tuesdays). To assist with Saturday drive-thru distributions, please go to Houston Food Fair Helpers (Saturdays).

Accounts will be created for new volunteers at www.catholiccharities.org/volunteer. Qualifications must be completed before beginning first shift.

Volunteers aged 14 and older must sign up for shifts themselves. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenagers. Youth waivers must be signed by parent/guardian prior to beginning first shift.

NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities.

For questions and/or assistance completing qualifications, please reach out to Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org.  

Looking to make an impact? Volunteer with ESCH as a Mentor! We are looking for people with Project Management experience.

Mentor UH Bauer College students solving challenges for local nonprofits.

This would take place during the Fall 2022 Semester starting late August and running though the beginning of December. Go to our website for more information. https://lnkd.in/gMZe9AxV

Even though the holidays are over, the work never stops here at Houston Threads! We are always in need of volunteers to help us merchandise and stock the shop, assist our referred youth in their shopping experience, and assist with a variety of day-to-day tasks. Come join us here at Threads and help us provide Houston's homeless, foster and disadvantaged youth with free new clothing and toiletries!

Volunteers to assist with: Revitalizing garden beds - weeding, turning dirt, planting, mulching, watering; Landscaping – mowing, trimming, etc., HHFH provides all tools and materials for volunteers, as well as skilled on-site leaders who host a safety orientation, give clear instructions on all tasks, and work to ensure that every volunteer has an outstanding experience. Volunteers will follow safety guidelines and report directly to the HHFH staff or garden coordinator at the site.  Come prepared to work hard, get dirty, and make a lasting impact for a family and a community!  Please note the minimum age is 16 years old.  

Please go to Houston Habitat Volunteer Hub to register. 

Volunteers to assist with: Revitalizing garden beds - weeding, turning dirt, planting, mulching, watering; Landscaping – mowing, trimming, etc., HHFH provides all tools and materials for volunteers, as well as skilled on-site leaders who host a safety orientation, give clear instructions on all tasks, and work to ensure that every volunteer has an outstanding experience. Volunteers will follow safety guidelines and report directly to the HHFH staff or garden coordinator at the site.  Come prepared to work hard, get dirty, and make a lasting impact for a family and a community!  Please note the minimum age is 16 years old.  

Please go to Houston Habitat Volunteer Hub to register. 

Volunteers are needed to help us serve every First Saturday of the month at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.  Our monthly SOUPER SATURDAYS are returning January, 2019! We serve some of the most amazing people in Houston! 

Service days - Every first Saturday of the month - Lunch Hour

Time Frame - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Positions to be filled:

Cooks

Clean up crew - mopping, picking up trash, etc. 

Counters

Food Servers

Greeters, etc

Volunteers are needed to help us serve every First Saturday of the month at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.  Our monthly SOUPER SATURDAYS are phenomenal! We serve some of the most amazing people in Houston! 

Service days - Every first Saturday of the month - Lunch Hour

Time Frame - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Positions to be filled:

Cooks

Clean up crew - mopping, picking up trash, etc. 

Counters

Food Servers

Greeters, etc

We are interviewing potential program facilitators to be an integral part of youth development in the city of Houston and surrounding areas. The curriculum is in place, all we need is YOU!

Please review the locations/times below, click here to apply, and place your choices in the additional comments section of your application: Choose Facilitator Option

Program: 

Build the life skills and confidence of youth girls!

Program locations, days, and times:

North Houston:
Marshall middle -30 mins Thursday 12:00 pm-1:45 pm
Wheatley high-several small group sessions between 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Key Middle Friday 12:56 pm-1:30 pm

East/South -Channelview
Milby high 1:15 pm-2:00 pm
Stevenson middle 830 a-935 am
Deady middle- 30 mins; Tuesday 8:30 am-9:00 am

West Houston
Westside high school 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Central/South
Yates high Thursday 2:45 pm-4:00 pm (2 sessions)
Cullen middle Wednesday 11:30 am-1:45 pm (3 sessions)
Thomas middle Tuesdays 11:00 am-1:25 pm (4 sessions)

Education:

Characteristics:

Requirements:

YMCA of Greater Houston and AARP Foundation Experience Corps are teaming up to bring an evidence-based program to the community that connects young students in kindergarten through third grade with trained adult volunteers age 50 and older who tutor them in literacy and help build their reading confidence. As an affiliate of the Experience Corps program, YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking volunteers to help tutor and mentor students who are a part of the Greater Houston community and attend its Community Enrichment Centers.

Agape Development will be celebrating 20 years of OST/South Union neighborhood ministry on November 1st! Sign up to volunteer and help us make this the best Birthday Bash ever! volunteer.agapedevelopment.org!

 We are looking for 25 dedicated volunteers for 21 fundraising nights at Minute Maid Park! Not all volunteers will be required to attend every event night.

A little about us:

CDH Stars and Angels is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization based in Houston, Texas that offers a range of support services nationwide to families of children born with the severe birth defect Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CDH is a condition that develops in utero when the muscle dividing the chest from the abdomen, the diaphragm, fails to close. The results of this failure, while sometimes treatable, can be fatal.

We provide small grants to the families experiencing CDH to pay for medical treatments and related travel, and, when needed, funeral expenses. We also provide care packages to CDH-affected families, raise awareness of this defect, and advocate for patient-centered research in partnership with organizations whose goals align with ours.

Purpose:  Serves as a volunteer for Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center mobile drives and community events.

Responsibilities:

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here. Or, contact our volunteer coordinators at volunteering@giveblood.org.

Orientation is mandatory before beginning to volunteer

HFB's Senior Box Home Delivery Program currently serves over 750 homebound seniors through a Federal CSFP Program that we refer to as Senior Box which includes a monthly home delivery of a shelf stable food box and a block of cheese.

Over 50 routes consisting of 10 stops each have been developed to keep delivery times around 2 hours per route. Routes are located conveniently in and around Harris County enabling drivers to choose a route near you. We are recruiting volunteers that are willing to provide this service once a month to 10 seniors for at least 3 consecutive months.

Volunteer at the Houston Food Bank and take part in our mission of Food for better lives!   Opportunities are available for individuals, corporations, schools, faith based and community organizations and others.  Help out while sharing the value of volunteering with those you learn with, worship with, play with or work with - and have a blast doing it!

Food for Change (FFC) Markets are brick-and-mortar and mobile pantries located throughout the Houston area that distribute produce and other healthy items twice per month to qualifying FFC clients.  All FFC Markets are designed to be client choice, which allows clients to meet their personal needs and preferences while reinforcing dignity and reducing food waste.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

Volunteers will help with traffic control and assist clients by providing intake instructions, creating client orders and helping with curbside distribution.  To learn more about the FFC program, view our Food For Change Fact Sheet.  For additional information, please contact gnwakwuo@houstonfoodbank.org.

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, and stockings.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, and stockings.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, and stockings.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

The ReStore Administrative Volunteer will be working on a limited time project in our South Loop ReStore.

This volunteer will be inventorying donations onto an Excel spreadsheet by category & validating pricing on items online, so computer & Excel skills are required.

This is a project that will last about 5 weeks and spots are open for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9am-1pm. It's okay if you can only do one shift.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at https://houstonhabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/ReStoreVolunteer

Our Volunteer Hub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: https://www.houstonhabitat.org/restore

Grow With Us! Volunteer for Your Community Gardens

Looking for a way to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with your community? Our 12 community gardens need volunteers to help with planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and general upkeep. Whether you have a green thumb or just want to lend a hand, your time and effort will help create thriving spaces for everyone to enjoy. Gardens are open Monday – Friday and with special requests on weekends for large groups.

The Multi Service Gardens Include the following site locations:

No experience is needed, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and make a difference! Sign up today and be part of something that grows beyond the garden.

Once you register, you will be contacted by Oscar Salazar for next steps. Oscar will provide you with additional information regarding volunteer waiver forms, scheduling volunteer need, and additional details. For any questions, you can reach Oscar at oscar.salazar@houstontx.gov 

Get involved today!

Manage day to day operations, recruit and manage volunteers, help build volunteer database. Coordinate with other local response groups. Preferably someone with extensive disaster chainsaw ops knowledge, leadership experience,  and experience in emergency management (not required)

Disaster chainsaw team. Haul trees/debris. As needed for disasters and disastrous events

Seeking highly experienced sawyers with background in disaster chainsaw ops. As needed for disasters and disastrous events

Recruit and manage volunteers. maintain volunteer logs and hours

Must have extensive experience in disaster chainsaw ops

Temenos CDC is a 501c3 Non-Profit, dedicated to supporting the unhoused community. We are currently focused on our new young adult program- serving 15 individuals aged 18-24. We are seeking donations of current, relevant clothing items, including:

as well as packs of clean, unused undergarments in sizes ranging from small to large for all genders.

Your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of these young individuals as they strive to gain independence to build a better future!