Needs From: Volunteer Houston

*Currently taking applications for our incoming sophomore class starting Fall 2022!

Please click here for more information: http://mindsmatterhouston.org/volunteers/

Please fill out an application https://www.tfaforms.com/310839

*Unsure if you can commit fully? Apply to be an Alternate Mentor!

We are back to in person sessions! Sessions will be held at the Post Oak School.

Minds Matter is a 26 year old not-for-profit organization that helps top performing high school students from low-income backgrounds reach their dreams of getting into college. Average student GPA is at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). 90% of students are 1st generation college students.

Our volunteers are young professionals who play a critical role in helping these Minds Matter students achieve their goals. This is a 3 year program for the student, they begin our program their sophomore year and continue until high school graduation.

Mentor Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/week, 20-24 Saturdays- October through June. We pair 2 mentors with each student to work for 1.5 hours most Saturdays during the school year.

Mentor Role: Guide mentees through everyday life and school challenges, work with the mentee on essays, problem solving, summer program selection, college selection and applications. Our weekly sessions are structured and we also have special sessions (ie college fairs, debate team, guest speakers) as well as fun mentor/mentee outings and volunteer-only get-togethers throughout the year, giving ample opportunity to get to know your mentee as well as other volunteers.

Mentor Requirements: Young professionals, college graduates, attend at least 75% of Saturday sessions, and undergo a background check. We will have a Mentor orientation before the start of the program.

Purpose: Recovery Team Members provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.

Key Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

Do you know how to repair a bike? Freewheels Houston volunteers repair bikes that become safe, reliable transportation for refugees, high school students and veterans emerging from homelessness. The bike you repair will help someone get to work, school and other destinations. We've got the tools and parts you will need. Our volunteers enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. We will ask if you have been vaccinated and ask you to wear a mask if you have not. 

This volunteer role is responsible for greeting guests of the organization, responding to phone call inquiries; maintaining confidentiality of agency information; assisting with routine correspondance; data input, and other office tasks.

Bilingual a plus.

This volunteer opportunity days and hours are as follows:

Monday and Wednesday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

This volunteer is our frontline to assisting families at the food pantry.  This volunteer opportunity is of great importance as you interact directly with our clients, both new and returning, to sighn them in, register them, and/or requalify them for services.  This role requires positive interaction, confidentiality, accurate data collenction, and data input.

The days and times of this opportunity are as follows:

Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

Would you love to help people shop for their groceries?  This role is essential in helping our clients make their way through the pantry and selecting nutritious foods.  Shopping with our clients while advising them makes the clients and volunteers foster relationships making it a rewarding experience for both.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Volunteer days and times are as follows:

Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

This volunteer opportunity is critical to the pantry as it maintains the shopping area to provide a clean and organized space for the clients to shop.  The purpose of this role is to ensure and sustain adquate inventory levels in the pantry.  Duties include sorting donations, stocking shelves, replenishing coolers/freezers, produce and bread tables, repacking donations, and keeping a clean pantry during pantry hours.

Opportunity days and times are as followed:

Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

This volunteer is responsible for helping where needed.  This person will float from station to station to make sure everything is running smoothly, and other volunteers do not need help.  This person will also relieve other volunteers from their job duties for a short time if they need a break or time away.

Volunteer days and times are as follows:

Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

Be the first point of contact as guest arrive to visit at our main office.  Other duties will include, copying, folding, adding postage to mail out, answering the business telephone.

Neighbors are applying to the Agape Affordable Homes Program. The number one barrier we are encountering for neighbors to become homeowners is poor credit scores. If you can motivate and help hold people accountable, this volunteer task is for you! We are in need of a "Credit Coach" to walk alongside one or two neighbors are they seek to make a budget, improve their credit, and increase their savings. You would meet up with them on a biweekly schedule virtually or in-person (your choice)  to check on their progress and offer advice. Neighbors may need help crafting a budget or setting goals.

This volunteer mentor position is to help Houston refugee youth graduate from high school, explore careers, and apply for post-secondary education opportunities. Mentors must be 24+, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to dedicate 6 hours per month to their mentee. 

In this community-based program, volunteers are paired with students in 11th or 12th grade of high school. Each mentor commits to supporting and guiding a young refugee for a period of at least one year to help the student develop and reach their personal, academic, and career potential. Program dates run from September 1st, 2021 to August 31st, 2022.

Students in the Global Scholars program receive case management services from PAIR staff and assigned mentors, and focus on activities that include researching careers, applying for college, writing personal statements, completing financial aid and scholarship applications, and transitioning to college life.

All interested persons must apply at: https://www.pairhouston.org/global-scholars-volunteer-application

Are you a high schooler interested in being a part of a team of young leaders who are passionate about ending the water crisis?

Then you are in the right spot! 

Join Thirst Project Sugar Land to make a difference in your community and change the world! 

(You will also be first to know about all of our upcoming volunteering opportunities during which you can get hours!)

Check out this document to learn about the open positions and apply here!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON JULY 24!

Upcoming Animeals on Wheels Training:

The Animeals on Wheels program was founded so that homebound clients on Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston program would not feel compelled to share their limited food and resources with their four-legged friends. Thanks to partnerships with other non-profit organizations, we can assist our Meals on Wheels clients with receiving much needed veterinary services (such as vaccinations and spay/neutering).

Volunteers are needed to make monthly deliveries of pet food, adopt a senior and their pet(s), host pet food drives, assist with inventorying donations and organizing the Animeals pets, food room, repackage pet food donations, pick up donations of pet food throughout the community and represent Animeals at special events

We are in need of volunteer delivery drivers. The next training session will be help July 9th via Zoom. You must register using the link below to join!

Upcoming Animeals on Wheels Training:

We have 3 trainings sessions set up below are dates and times, please choose the date and time you would like to attend training and register via the provided link.

When: Aug 13, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfuuuqDsrEtImedOXrRAnQKwZxeHAzG1E

When: Aug 27, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMof-2grjMiE9yUObSDD2YqebG7HmUSMIvZ

When: Sep 10, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscOuqqTMvE9cdc0nbiOi09Evgi55m4NnT

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is an amazing opportunity to make a difference in the life of a youth in foster care.

The Need

Before leaving foster care a youth:

Nationwide, only about half of the youth raised in foster care end up finishing high school; and less than 3% graduate from a 4-year college.

Across the U.S., youth raised in foster care typically achieve at lower levels academically and are at a higher risk of dropping out of school than their general population peers.

How You Can Help

The goal of the program is to help students become more efficient and effective both inside and outside the classroom. Academic Coaches will work with youth on organization, time management, study skills and social competencies. The program is integrated into the student’s existing schoolwork, along with traditional tutoring, supplemental enrichment and homework support.

How it Works

The program will take place in Residential Treatment Center's (RTC) located in the greater Houston area. Academic Coaches will work with youth, between the ages of 14-17, onsite during out of school hours.

Exact days and times will vary, depending on the facility. We will work with you on a schedule. Training and ongoing support will be provided. There will be a professional tutor onsite to provide additional support.

For more information contact Laura.meares@harriscountytx.gov 

Volunteer to be a guest speaker at our life skills training classes and share your expertise and experience with foster youth. We currently have virtual opportunities available. Presentations from our speakers are usually around an hour long.

Life Skills classes are attended by youth in foster care, ranging from age 15 1/2-17. Classes take place year round and are held on Saturdays during the school year, and Monday-Friday during the summer and spring break. Our teachers follow a 30 hour DFPS mandated curriculum that covers the following topics: Life Decisions & Responsibilities, Personal & Social Relationships, Financial Management, Housing & Transportation, Job Readiness, and Health & Safety. 

We can provide you with a fun activity to do or you can share your expertise and real world experience on one of the topics included in our curriculum. When we cover Job Readiness, we need several volunteers to work with our youth conducting mock interviews

Click here to view available dates and times to volunteer with Virtual Life Skill Classes:

https://signup.com/go/RDMTKPf

Cornerstone Family Resource Center is seeking a volunteer fundraising/development mentor to help us develop and launch a comprehensive fundraising strategy. The Mentor will work directly with the Executive Director for coaching and follow-up.

If you're compassionate, fluent in English, and can volunteer for 4 hours per week, we want YOU to help a small group of Houston adults learn to speak English. You'll meet some amazing people, experience the joy and fulfillment of helping others succeed, and know that you're making Houston a better place for all of us! Classes will meet either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.

NO prior teaching experience or second language is required. Some of our ESL classes are continuing to meet remotely. If this volunteer opportunity is for you, we'll train you (remotely, two 2-hour sessions, free), match you with a small group of adult learners and support you as you get started on the exciting and hugely rewarding activity of helping your neighbors learn English as a second (or third!) language (ESL)

And, while it’s currently possible to volunteer from anywhere, we really value connecting learners and volunteers within the Greater Houston area. Something special happens when we’re all working together to benefit the (same) greater community.

If you are interested, Please fill out this Google Form for further information or email as at mamvolunteers@mamhouston.org and we will get back with you. Kindly check your spam account for our reply. Sometimes messages are blocked by email filters.

If you're compassionate, fluent in English, and can volunteer a couple times per week, we want YOU to help a small group of Houston adults learn to speak English. You'll meet some amazing people, experience the joy and fulfillment of helping others succeed, and know that you're making Houston a better place for all of us!

We especially need teachers available 9am - 11am or 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Classes will meet either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday at our West Campus: 2424 Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX 77042

NO prior teaching experience or second language is required. If this volunteer opportunity is for you, we'll train you, match you with a group of adult learners, and support you as you get started on the exciting and hugely rewarding activity of helping your neighbors learn English as a second (or third!) language (ESL).

If you are interested, Please fill out this Google Form for further information or email us at mamvolunteers@mamhouston.org and we will get back with you. Kindly check your spam account for our reply. Sometimes messages are blocked by email filters.

Jesse Jones Park offers free educational tours to groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the months of September through May. Join the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to help lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups for an interactive Texas pioneer history program that includes a visit to the Nature Center and a one hour walk through the replica 1830’s-era Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa Indian Village.

No experience necessary. Training will be provided by staff and experienced volunteers.

New volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application form that is located on the Jesse Jones Park volunteer webpage (https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/volunteer/). Because we work with and around children at the park, all volunteers must submit to a background check at no cost to you.

For questions, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Jesse Jones Park offers free educational tours to groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the months of September through May. Join the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to help lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups for an interactive nature program that includes a visit to the Nature Center and a one hour walk through the park.

No experience necessary. Training will be provided by staff and experienced volunteers.

New volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application form that is located on the Jesse Jones Park volunteer webpage (https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/volunteer/). Because we work with and around children at the park, all volunteers must submit to a background check at no cost to you.

For more information, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Do you love gardening or working outdoors with tools? Then we need you to join the Homestead Team and help rejuvenate the Redbud Hill Homestead at Jesse Jones Park.

Some activities include debarking the logs, sharpening the woodshop tools, maintaining the herb and vegetable gardens, and maintaining the Akokisa Indian Village. All of these tasks can easily be done with social-distancing. No experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.

The Homestead Team meets every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. We may also be able to accommodate volunteers on other days of the week with advanced notice. Ages 12 and older welcome. Volunteers under the age of 18 require a parental consent form and volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Families and groups are welcome.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is proud to feature the replica 1830's-era Redbud Hill Homestead, as well as the replica Akokisa Indian Village. Activities in the homestead and village include the monthly Second Saturday Settlers program on the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m., Native American Heritage Day in September, Pioneer Day in November, and the popular An Old-Fashioned Christmas event every December.

Living history demonstrators are needed to dress in period correct costumes (provided by the park) and demonstrate various pioneer and Akokisa activities at park programs and events. No experience is needed. All training will be provided by park staff and experienced volunteers.

For more information, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Location: 5020 FM 1960 West, Suite A2, Houston, TX 77069

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with social media posting and managing accounts.

This position will be part of our thrift shop. Here the volunteer will provide support in receiving of inventory, sorting, tagging, hanging, merchandising, and displaying inventory. Additional opportunities available for customer service and daily operational activities. 

The Post Up! Advocacy Initiative is an opportunity for people across the state of Texas to advocate for gender justice by sending handwritten postcards to elected officials.  

We are calling on all Girls Empowerment Network supporters and activists to write to your elected officials and advocate for (1) increased social-emotional support services at schools; (2) LGBTQIA youth protections; and (3) voting rights. 

For detailed information about this volunteer opportunity, postcard writing best practices, and information on how to find your elected representatives, we strongly encourage that you review these incredibly informative FAQs. 

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/211585736669167. 

The Alliance is seeking volunteers to help us welcome newly arrived refugees to Houston. We have a number of volunteer opportunities, including: 

Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support from our Refugee Services team. Must be 18+ and be able to pass a background check. 

Please contact info@thealliancetx.org with any questions

TWST4Girls mission is to help youth (ages 11-17) from low-income families to discover and achieve their goals through 1:1 mentorship, life skills development, career exposure, and cultural experiences at no cost to the children that we serve! For more information on our programs and impact, please visit www.twst4girls.org.

Director of Administration

Description: 

The best suited: 

Volunteer to teach English as a second language. 

Friends of Sundown is a location of Attack Poverty. Our mission is to strengthen the Sundown community through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs. We are making a long-term commitment to this area that requires collaborative efforts with churches, local organizations, residents, and stakeholders committed to community transformation.

Volunteer Orientation will be held August 18th 10:30 am - 12 pm at Life Church Katy

ESL classes will be held at Life Church Katy - 26189 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494

Two different days and times available:

Tuesdays, starting August 24th 10:30 am- 12 pm

Thursday, starting August 26th 6:30 pm- 8 pm 

This is a 13-week course ending the week of November 15th

If you have any questions, please contact us at friendsofsundown@attackpoverty.org

Steel Magnolia Moms

Board of Directors Job Description

Purpose of Position

Steel Magnolia Moms Board of Directors is responsible for the legal and ethical oversight to ensure that the organization does the best work possible to pursue the mission. This position reports to the Steel Magnolia Mom Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Board Chair.  

Time Commitment for Position

Steel Magnolia Moms Directors serve a 2-year term with optional renewal.  Directors are asked to attend six board meetings a year, attend the annual strategic planning session,  join a committee,  attend fundraising events, and provide strategic and operational support to the organization throughout the year.  Total time- 2-10 hours a month.  

The Board of Director will perform the following tasks:

Organizational Oversight: 

Fundraising: 

Outreach: 

Interested candidates should complete a board interest form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrMRmKXxSBl37Gr89XcwbP3Dt-aVgDWNBWg-id69aNP2kadA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Or email erika@projects-matter.com

As an Essay reader, you will be shared high school students' college and scholarship essays via google docs to review and provide feedback. We will ask you to focus on vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of the essay. The time committment is 30 minutes/month. 

Sign-up here: https://www.momentumedu.org/users/signup/communitymember

Greet and welcome all of our employees, patients and guests into the hospital. Assist our employees entering the facility by providing them proper masks and face shields, assisting with temperature checks and health attestations. Support our screening stations by restocking PPE supplies throughout the day. Support our patients and guests by offering them masks to wear and showing them to their destination in the hospital. 

MAM is looking for a Spanish-speaking volunteer to help as a Document Scanner for our Immigration Legal Services Program! Our Immigration Legal Services helps our community with a variety of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, lawful permanent residency, naturalization/citizenship, humanitarian-based petitions, and DACA renewals. This is an in-person volunteer opportunity​, and ideal for someone who works well alone on detailed administrative projects.

Details: 

Scanning Documents (must be performed in office)

Monday and Wednesday, 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm

3–4-hour commitment on Monday and Wednesday

If Spanish-speaking, you may also be asked to help with:

Returning of general voicemails of clients calling MAM’s Immigration and Legal Services Program

Translating and Organizing Documents

Training will be provided by Immigration/Legal staff on how to respond to questions and what to say; scripts will be provided.

If you are interested and/or have questions, please complete our Google inquiry form https://forms.gle/F6JfqmV35EsWHucRA and a Volunteer Coordinator will follow up with you! Thank you!

Be a big part of NAMI Gulf Coast's mission is providing mental health education and support to individuals and families impacted by mental illness as well as the professionals who assist them. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in being trained to facilitate local online support groups and teaching mental health education courses. 

Training and curriculum will be provided. You just need to have a passion for people, be comfortable with public speaking, and have a lived experienced with mental illness (rather as a family member, friend, or own experience); we provide the rest! Bilingual (Spanish speaking) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity. 

 Help with playing bingo, do karaoke, dance, music, art & craft, games, yoga, ceramics, movie, special events, trivia, exercise, and pet therapy. 

Share the facts and join the fight. #AlzheimersinAmerica

With help from advocates like you, we've passed critical legislation and increased federal research funding five-fold since 2011. But our work isn’t done and we need dedicated advocates like you to build on this success. We’ll train you to on how to engage your state and national elected officials doing a variety of the following, some taking just a few hours a month:

This volunteer position is best suited for residents of the United States. Whatever your experience and availability, we’re eager to have you on our advocacy team! Will you join us? Sign up here alzimpact.org/volunteer.

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! 

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to help distribute food to clients. We are currently serving clients in a drive-through fashion for optimum safety--some volunteers will be required to work outside. No training is necessary, but prior registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

Volunteers age 16 and older are needed to help distribute food to clients. We are currently serving clients in a drive-through fashion for optimum safety--some volunteers will be required to work outside. No training is necessary, but prior registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

We have shifts available throughout the week to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Youth age 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

We need individuals to help sort and package donated food. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Youth age 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

Our Mobile Outreach team members distribute snack packs as they meet individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Our case managers also distribute them. Easy-open protein items provide a great food source for our clients. Volunteers consult the list below and choose six or more of the items to package in Ziploc bags.  Clients often find it most helpful when snack packs contain a mix of no-chew (e.g. applesauce, pudding) and chewy items to accommodate all levels of dental health.  You are free to place an encouraging note in each pack!  Please don’t include last names, contact information, seasonal references, dates, or religious references.

Questions?  Please contact Jackie Delagarza at jdelagarza@searchhomeless.org.  Jackie is also your point of contact for scheduling snack pack delivery to SEARCH.  SEARCH is typically able to accept donations from 9:00 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday.  Thank you!

Pulling Position:

Housekeeping:

Line-Boosting: (especially during busy hours)  

Bagger & Cashier Assistant (cashier is always present):

Assistant to Pricer:

Assistant to DA:

Soft line:

Re-Organizing store:

Example: lamps with lamps, radio with radios, etc.

Fitting-room assistant:                                                                                                       

Making sure dressing rooms remain clean and clothing is re-hung

Re-Organizing Racks Sale floor position:

 Sorting:   

Baler:

Book Scanner:

Greeters: 

Door Greeters/Monitors:*  

Pre-Sorters:*

General Sanitizer/Cleaning Crew Member:*

ABOUT THE SCHOOL AT AVONDALE HOUSE

Approved by the Texas Education Agency, the School at Avondale House is a year-round program for children with autism ages 3-21, who exhibit behavioral challenges associated with their moderate to severe autism diagnosis.

With certified teachers, licensed specialists, well-trained paraprofessionals, a low teacher-to-student ratio, and state-of-the-art classrooms, our educational program is tailored to meet the specific individual needs of each student.

 Read more about us here!

THE NEED

Come participate in a rewarding volunteer opportunity working with our Avondale House students in their classrooms. students vary from ages 3 to 21 and come from all over the Houston-area to benefit from our high-quality autism services. Our classroom student-to-teacher ratio is small, but more hands are always needed! Additional people not only enhance a student’s experience, but we also believe you will benefit from getting to know our awesome students!

Reports to: Principal and Vice-Principal

Minimum commitment: 4 months, at least 6 hours per week

Requirements:

What to expect after applying:

Join us at the Omega House! Volunteers are always needed with daily task help. Volunteer opportunities include:

- helping to serve meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- help with cleaning up after the meals
- visiting with patients in the community room
- administrative tasks

The weekday shifts are:

9am-1pm

1pm-6pm

6pm-9pm

The weekend shifts are:

9am-1pm

1pm-5pm

5pm-9pm

The Omega House is a staple in the Houston LGBTQ+ community! In 2021, the Omega House will be celebrating 35 years of providing care to those living with HIV/ AIDS. Help us paint the inside of the Omega House! Unfortunately, many of our patients spend their final days at the Omega House and we want to make the area as inviting and friendly as possible.

Volunteers are needed to help with painting the inside of the home! Shifts vary and this is an ongoing project anyone can participate in! 

Alzheimer's Association Support Group facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. This support group alternates meeting in-person and via Zoom every other session.

After orientations and training, you will be joining an experienced facilitator of an ongoing group that meets the 2nd & 4th Fridays 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in Galveston.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs.

· Strong listening and effective communication skills.

· Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.

· Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.

· Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred but not mandatory.

Commitment Expected:

· Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term meeting monthly.

· Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. This support group will be meeting virtually for the time being.

After orientation and training, you will be joining an experienced facilitator of an ongoing group that meets the 2nd Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in Baytown.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs.

· Strong listening and effective communication skills.

· Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.

· Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.

· Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred but not mandatory.

Commitment Expected:

· Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term meeting monthly.

· Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. 

You'll be training to serve as an co-facilitator with an experienced facilitator for a group that meets the second Wednesdays at 1 pm.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs.

· Strong listening and effective communication skills.

· Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.

· Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.

· Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred but not mandatory.

Commitment Expected:

· Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term meeting monthly.

· Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. This support group will be meeting virtually for the time being.

Note: You'll be training to serve as a co-facilitator with an experienced facilitator for a group that meets regularly.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs.

· Strong listening and effective communication skills.

· Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.

· Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.

· Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred but not mandatory.

Commitment Expected:

· Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term meeting monthly.

· Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

The IMpulse Academy is the steppingstone towards participation in one of the 13 leadership boards or steering committees within Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. Academy members must actively participate in at least nine of the monthly meetings and at least two service activities for graduation on to the IMpulse Advisory Council.

As a member of the IMpulse Academy you will have:

Provide a safe, comfortable, and seamless experience for Relay participants and build a volunteer team to manage a detailed event execution plan.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L0000078oH8QAI/relay-for-life-logistics-cs10068?language=en_US

Relay For Life Team Captains recruit team members, set fundraising goals, and organize fundraising activities.

Visit http://www.relayforlife.org and enter your ZIP code to sign up as a team captain for your local event! Get involved in your local community and support the mission of the American Cancer Society!

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Reach out to community leaders to explain the mission of ACS and how they can get involved.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L0000078oJYQAY/relay-for-life-team-recruitment-cs10101?language=en_US

Work to manage your Relay For Life event's local social media and online presence, using a mix of both local content and content shared on nationwide American Cancer Society channels.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L0000078oJiQAI/relay-for-life-online-social-media-cs10103?language=en_US

Recruit, schedule and manage on and off-stage entertainment and activities tailored to event participants.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJrnQAF/relay-for-life-event-activities-entertainment-cs48149?language=en_US

Build relationships with the companies and key influencers in the community to ensure when these people are able to give, they think of Relay For Life first.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJrsQAF/relay-for-life-sponsorship-cs48150?language=en_US

Accept, count and record individual, team and sponsorship donations. Prepare batches or deposits as needed. This volunteer serves throughout the year and at the event.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJrxQAF/relay-for-life-accounting-finance-cs48151?language=en_US

Educate and engage Relay participants in activities related to the mission including advocacy and patient programs. Show Relay participants how their dollars make a difference.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJsqQAF/relay-for-life-mission-integration-cs48156?language=en_US

Use your passion for politics to help enact laws and policies that will make cancer a top national priority. As an ACS CAN volunteer you will meet with legislators, plan events, encourage new membership, and help make phone calls.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJsvQAF/relay-for-life-advocacy-cs48157?language=en_US

Ensures participants are being adequately recognized for their support of the American Cancer Society and Relay For Life within your community, both before, during, and after the event.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJswQAF/relay-for-life-recognition-stewardship-cs48159?language=en_US

Help educate and inform your community about Relay For Life and ensure effective communication about the event.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJt5QAF/relay-for-life-marketing-communication-cs48158?language=en_US

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJs7QAF/relay-for-life-other-role-cs48152?language=en_US

Help us get noticed! We're a brand new nonprofit organization being formed to be the answer for homeless families! Did you know that in Houston, a couple with children have nowhere to go if they end up homeless? That's right, thankfully there are plenty of programs for women with children, but unfortunately, there are basically none that will take the man, he is given the option of a men's shelter or the streets.

At Restoration House of Houston, we're going to take the entire family into our two-year Transitional Housing program. But not many know about us. That's where you come in!

We need someone with Social Media expertise, who will help introduce us to Houston. In turn we believe it will help us gain the support we need to finally open our doors.

Are you up for the task? We hope so! Please respond to this ad so that we can talk details. Thanks!

As the largest Meals on Wheels provider in Texas, we serve close to 5,000 homebound seniors and disabled adults each day. We provide meals and more to ensure proper nutrition and social support for this vulnerable population.

We are getting an increased number of requests for Ensure from our seniors these days. We have updated our Amazon Wish List, to reflect this, as our current and highest needed items. Ensure can be expensive, so all donations are SUPER HELPFUL!

Please donate online or order a needed item from our Amazon wish lists below:

Meals on Wheels: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/KE7ASNRS9IW4?ref_=wl_share

If you have any questions please email llewis@imgh.org

We need a volunteer who can help us organize the section of our library and sort out the books written in Yiddish and Hebrew.

We need a volunteer who can help us organize the "Russian"section of our library.

As a HAPP Volunteer – office assistant, you will assist the HAPP team keep things running efficiently through common clerical tasks to include filing papers, entering data, following up HAPP clients with phone calls and text, making copies, and other assigned tasks as needed assigned by HAPP staff member.  Assist and help identify and coordinate (in conjunction with staff) activities including enrollment, health and senior program projects, networking meetings and more to help connect the community with BPSOS HAPP services for both external and internal community purposes to communicate the mission and purpose of the organization.

Essential Position Functions: · Help identify potential outreach and awareness opportunities · Attend community events to represent BPSOS and the services we offer · engage community members

Location and Time Commitment: Our BPSOS – Houston Branch office is located at 11360 Bellaire Blvd. Volunteer position is remote

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Agape Development is a community ministry. Our mission is to transform our neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent community leaders. We accomplish this through a variety of programs: K-5 after-school program, youth ministry shaved ice business, K-12 summer day camps, discipleship houses for young adults, women’s ministry, small businesses employing second chance residents, and affordable housing development.

The goal of the afterschool program is to provide K-5th grade children with appropriate, nurturing, and consistent adult attention in a structured and engaging environment.

This is weekly commitment. We are looking for volunteers to be reading assistants on either Tuesday or Thursday from 4:00-5:30. We will provide training so that you are prepared. Some of that time will be helping the children complete their homework in small groups, some of the time will be working either one-on-one or in small groups (2-4 children) on literacy activities. This could be a game, writing a poem or story, reading, or some other activity. 

Must complete Agape Development volunteer application and background check.

Agape Development is a community ministry. Our mission is to transform our neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent community leaders. We accomplish this through a variety of programs: K-5 after-school program, youth ministry shaved ice business, K-12 summer day camps, discipleship houses for young adults, women’s ministry, small businesses employing second chance residents, and affordable housing development.

We have gone through a rebranding process for our primary entity (Agape Development). Logos/icons are needed for our subbrands and housing initiatives that flow with our branding.

This can be done virtually.

As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you will help identify and coordinate (in conjunction with staff) outreach events and activities including; attending fairs and community events, tabling booths, networking meetings and more to help connect the community with BPSOS HAPP services for both external and internal community outreach purposes to communicate the mission and purpose of the organization.

Essential Position Functions: · Help identify potential outreach and awareness opportunities · Attend community events to represent BPSOS and the services we offer · engage community members

Location and Time Commitment: Our BPSOS – Houston Branch office is located at 11360 Bellaire Blvd. Our opportunities are flexible and can fit around your routine. Time commitment and location is flexible and dependent upon outreach efforts and events.

Minimum Requirements: Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required. Must have the ability to effectively prepare and present information and services on BPSOS – HAPP team to various groups. Must present self in a professional manner. The ability to work independently or with others to manage multiple tasks with minimal supervision is essential. Light physical demands with transporting, setting up and taking down outreach materials, banners, tables, booths and more. Must submit an application and/or resume, complete interview, criminal background check, able to maintain strict standards of confidentiality, must have access to a computer, email, internet and phone, reliable transportation, and prepare a mock outreach presentation before volunteering in the community unsupervised.  Bi-lingual Vietnamese optional (speak and read).

Agape Development is a community ministry. Our mission is to transform our neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent community leaders. We accomplish this through a variety of programs: K-5 after-school program, youth ministry shaved ice business, K-12 summer day camps, discipleship houses for young adults, women’s ministry, small businesses employing second chance residents, and affordable housing development.

As a part of our housing initiative we have purchased vacant lots within a .5 mile radius that need to be mowed on a regular basis. 

Please contact us for more information. 

Do you have a floor scrubbing machine or company? Help us make our floors shine! This will need to be done on an evening or weekend. Email for more information.

Receive incoming donations, sort donations, assist customers with curbside grocery pickup and assist with data entry.

Bilingual Spanish speaking volunteers needed for Parkway Fellowship North Community Food Fair.  Held the second Saturday of each month.  This volunteer position will be checking in cars that will be receiving food.  You will need to have cell phone app experience, and enjoy talking with people.

This Volunteer position requires standing outside.

Hi everyone, I am looking for an admin assistant who is tech savvy and knows how to communicate professionally both verbally and written. The person must be diligent, responsive and able to follow directions. All work will be done remotely, so the person must have a computer and internet access. The tools we use are; Google Workspace, Hubspot CRM, Mailchimp, & Zoom. 5 hours a week is all we require.

The Compliance and Risk Department at Avenue 360 Health + Wellness needs help with updating contracts and policies across the agency. This will include reviewing and drafting policies/ procedures and data entry. Additionally, assist as appropriate with legal research, assessments, and other tasks as required.

The Compliance and Risk Department will conducts training. Skills in attention to details and strong writing ability is needed.

Software used are:
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint

We are looking for event planners willing to join us in planning and facilitating our 3 core yearly events. Helping with ideas and implementation!

Develops and implements our organization's programs. Assesses needs and ensures that program objectives are met.

Additionally, Program Director organizes and oversees fundraising events. May write grant proposals and manage large-scale donations.

We are looking for energetic and passionate tutors with a sense of humor and warmth, and love working with children, their families as well as connecting easily with students, teachers, and parents. 

Potential tutors would work with students 1st-12th grade. The role would consist of:

1. supporting students to make informed academic (Reading/History) and life decisions  problem-solving;

2. meet with students once a week to check progress;

3.

4. report to administrator with progress reports;

5. adhere to the safety and professional guidelines of the organization and

6. dedicate 4-12 hours monthly (at least 2 hours weekly) Monday-Thursday (flexibility on days)

7. commit to the time frame of one of the programs listed: Summer (June - August) or Fall (September - December) or Spring (January - May). We know life happens, so flexibility is key to being successful in this role. 

How do you sign up for this wonderful journey?

We are looking for energetic and passionate tutors with a sense of humor and warmth, and love working with children, their families as well as connecting easily with students, teachers, and parents. 

Potential tutors would work with students 1st-12th grade. The role would consist of:

1. supporting students to make informed academic (Science) and life decisions  problem-solving;

2. meet with students once a week to check progress;

3. report to administrator with progress reports;

4. adhere to the safety and professional guidelines of the organization and

5. dedicate 4-12 hours monthly (at least 2 hours weekly) Monday-Thursday (flexibility on days)

6. commit to the time frame of one of the programs listed: Summer (June - August) or Fall (September - December) or Spring (January - May). We know life happens, so flexibility is key to being successful in this role. 

How do you sign up for this wonderful journey?

Provide communication support for the site located on FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 77069.

Answering and routing phone calls.

Making copies.

Creating and organizing files. 

Various times during operation hours: 8:00 am-4 pm (Mon. - Thurs)

Great communicator, experience answering and routing phone calls, personable

Become part of our completely volunteer-based outreach in high human-trafficking areas! This outreach is crucial to reaching trafficking victims and sharing the Human Trafficking National Hotline in places away from their captors or employers.

Key Responsibilities include:

-- Speaking to businesses on behalf of UAHT and victims on Saturdays as your schedule permits.

-- Displaying the National Human Trafficking Hotline number in restrooms, back offices, kitchens, and storefronts -- places away from victims' captors and/or employers.

-- Entering data after each outreach activity is completed.

All volunteers who want to become part of the Volunteer Outreach Team must complete the orientation and training. (This is separate from the Volunteer Orientation that every volunteer must attend.)

Volunteer Outreach Orientation will cover the key duties, processes, script, impact, and time commitment needed to confidently speak to businesses on behalf of UAHT and trafficking victims.

If weather permits, orientation and training will take place outdoors in a park setting, and when weather doesn't permit, we'll meet in an accommodating coffee shop.

After the Orientation and Training presentation, we will drive to nearby businesses, and each participant will get to train with an experienced volunteer who will share their knowledge of the process.

We’re partnering with Aramark at NRG Park to raise funds for our programs, and we’d love to have your help!

Volunteers would provide customer service at a concession stand during 12 Texans games and other events -- such as concerts and the Monster Jam -- and a percentage of the concession sales at each event will go to UAHT. We hope to have at least 4 volunteers at each event.

Here is the schedule of games and events beginning Sept. 23 and running through Jan. 9:

Thursday, Sept. 23 -- Texans vs. Panthers -- 7 p.m.

Sunday, Oct. 10 -- Texans vs. Patriots -- 7 p.m.

Saturday, Oct. 23 -- Monster Jam -- TBA

Sunday, Oct. 31 -- Texans vs. Rams -- 7 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 28 -- Texans vs. Jets -- 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 5 -- Texans vs. Colts -- 7 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 12 -- Texans vs. Seahawks -- 7 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 17 -- Concert -- TBA

Saturday, Dec. 18 -- Concert -- TBA

Friday, Dec. 26 -- Texans vs. Changers -- 7 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 4 -- Texas Bowl -- TBA

Sunday, Jan. 9 -- Texans vs. Titans -- 7 p.m.

This is a project in process. More details will be provided to each volunteer as soon as we get them -- particularly to the volunteers for the first event on Sept. 23.

If you're a first-time volunteer for UAHT, we require all in-person volunteers at public events to submit a self-paid $19 background check before being approved to volunteer. An email with a link will be sent to you if no background check is on file.

ALSO, Aramark at NRG Park also requires all volunteers to agree to a background check as well.

Human trafficking occurs every day in our own communities. This crime continues to grow in the shadows of our society, and is one of the largest criminal industries in the world.

Victims of trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of sexual exploitation and/or forced labor.

Participants in Red Sand Projects fill cracks in sidewalks with red sand, a symbolic gesture that represents those individuals who fall through the cracks -- whether the cracks of our social, economic, and political systems or those of our personal consciousness.

We at UAHT want to highlight and remember the human trafficking victims who fall through those cracks in the greater Houston area, the very ones we make an effort each day to reach and help.

Our Red Sand Projects are meant to be volunteer-led and community-wide events, so if you'd like to host a project of your own -- whether it's in your neighborhood, your favorite park, your church, or an other public setting you'd like -- we strongly encourage you to do so!

Host a project with your friends and family or a school, community or social group!

Will you join us and host your own project?

We'll provide the red sand and flyers to hand out to passerby! (And if you want additional volunteer help with your project, we'll make every effort to provide it!)

Engaging in art offers a creative process to explore emotions, gain personal insight, and even achieve healing in ways not always possible otherwise, and because of this, we at UAHT are over-the-moon thrilled to offer a series of art classes to the trafficking overcomers!

The six-course, bi-weekly program -- called "The Art of Life" -- will cover a range of artistic expressions -- from collages to intuitive art to self-portraits -- and we are in need of supplies to ensure our participants have all the tools they need to let their creativity flow freely.

Will you help provide materials for this first art class (and others that will follow) with a donation?

ART SUPPLY LIST: Magazines (with a Wide Range of Photos), Newspapers with Color Photos, Non-Personal Photos or Images, Swatches or Small Cuts of Fabric, Glue (Stick and Liquid), Scissors, Colored Paper, Sketch Paper, White Paper, Thick Watercolor Paper, Stencils, Canvases, Paint Brushes, Palettes, Multi-Colored Drawing Pencils Crayons, Sketching Pencils, Multi-Colored Markers, Straight Rulers, Circular Rulers, Watercolor Paint, Oil-Based Paint, Acrylic Paint

ALSO: Tall Storage Racks for Our Supply Room

KCM is in need of volunteers that are able to commit to a shift once a week in our Administration office or Crisis Center.  Our volunteer will be answering phone calls, greeting visitors, assisting administration. Social Services or Crisis Center with data entry.

If interested please reach out to the Volunteer Coordinator Diana.Miller@ktcm.org

Please visit our web page at https://ktcm.org/volunteer/ 

The Director of Communications is looking for volunteers interested in assisting in graphic design, and has a art/digital design background.  

Are you ready to turn your compassion into action? The Red Cross is looking for volunteers to help both locally and across the country to help those impacted by disaster. Whether you have a few hours a week or 2 weeks available to deploy (Red Cross covers basic deployment expenses) we have a place for you! Check out the opportunities below to see which is the right one(s) for you!

Disaster Action Team: This volunteer team provide 24-hour emergency response to local disasters, particularly house fires, ensuring that those affected have access to resources for basic necessities such as food, shelter and clothing. Volunteers need to have access to technology as casework is completed on online platforms and many responses are handled remotely at this time. There is a particular need for volunteers with weekday availability!

Disaster Casework Volunteers: Connect directly with people affected by disasters big and small to help take the next steps in their recovery journey. Red Cross volunteers support the recovery process of disaster-affected individuals, households, and communities by providing advocacy, referrals and financial assistance using our case management system. There is a particular need for volunteers with ability to deploy for 2 weeks (Red Cross covers basic deployment expenses) and then keep your skills sharp in between deployments by supporting local recovery casework.

Shelter Volunteers: Support those displaced by a disaster by ensuring a safe place for our clients to stay. This may be in a the gym of a school, a community center, or a faith center multi-purpose room. Shelter Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Shelter Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Local shifts vary from 6 hour daytime shifts to 12 hour overnight shifts. Two week deployment opportunities available as well with 12 hour shifts. (Red Cross covers basic expenses for deployments.)

If you are interested in learning more about 1 or more of these fulfilling volunteer opportunities, please message Kim Patel at kimberly.patel@redcross.org or call/text 281-733-4162. To jump in and get started, visit: https://rdcrss.org/3kmJxqa 

Purpose: Recovery Team Members provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.  Opportunities for both local virtual volunteer shifts as well as 2 week deployments both virtual or in person. (Red Cross covers basic deployment expenses for in person assignments.)

Key Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

A Disaster Assessment Service Associate conducts field collection of damage assessment information and conducts damage assessment review and interpretation for Individual Assistance Providers (IAPs). This includes the collection and recording of impact and damage data and supporting Recovery Services with data interpretation.

Volunteers in this role are required to be fully vaccinated.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: 

Regional responses: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.

Beyond Regional responses: 12-14 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation.

If you are interested and want to start right away start your application at:  http://www.redcross.org/volunteer and upon completion please call me or email me so that we may begin your Red Cross Journey today! 

See to Succeed needs 40 volunteers per day starting Jan. 9, 2023- Jan.12, 2023

The Houston Health Department (HHD) has partnered with the University of Houston, San Jacinto College, Kids Vision for Life (The Essilor Foundation), and the Berkley Eye Center to provide free vision exams and eyewear to children and youth in need.

These vision clinics are held at our 190 Heights Blvd location. Each day we are hoping to serve between 100-150 children. Clinics are bused in each day from area schools around the city to attend. We are need of volunteers to help guide and escort the children through the clinic and ensure each child is safe and receives services.

We very much appreciate your interest in See to Succeed and look forward to having you volunteer with us!

You may get registered in our database so that you may look and add yourself to the schedule. See the link below.

https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=2110632291

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me on my office phone at 832-393-5960

Best regards,

 Cyd

SCHEDULE

This position is for Fall 2021, requiring a minimum of 180 hours. Shifts are available Monday-Thursday during the 3:00pm – 8:00pm timeframe. The internship will last from approximately August 23rd – December 6th. Scheduling accommodations may be made for the right candidate

INTERNSHIP PURPOSE

• Assist in the continued development and implementation of our Family Support Services program utilizing the Family-Centered Care model. This program will be intentional about providing support and resources to families and creates a caring, supportive, and joyful environment for all.

• To directly serve both families and patients by designing, facilitating and supporting Family Activities programming (age level support/activity groups) and at least one (1) Special Event that provide a caring, supportive and fun environment for all the families in the House.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Further develop Family Activities Program (age level support/activity groups). Manage and support by helping design curriculum and facilitating age-appropriate activities for residents of Holcombe House.

• Assess current curriculum, revise, or create new material, and implement programming within the Family Activities schedule. This could be completed through creating and utilizing educational handouts and brochures, presentations, programs, social media, and/or special events.

• Create and plan at least one Special Event for families during the semester. (i.e. Wellness Day; International Fair, outdoor field day, carnival, etc).

• Assist RMHH staff with chaperoning off-site field trips, as COVID restrictions permit.

• Assist with meal service to families, as needed.

• Assist with and provide support to volunteers and staff assigned to supply inventory and organization.

• Capture photos and stories for use on RMH Houston social media page, within RMHH photo release and privacy guidelines.

• Assist with translation and interpretation of documents, helping non-English speaking family members enroll and participate in RMHH programs, as able.

• Attend Operations department and interdepartmental staff meetings, as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate compassionately with patients/families on a one-on-one basis.

• Interacts comfortably and gracefully with patients who may be very ill and their families including parents, siblings, grandparents and other caregivers.

• Ability to relate to families and children of various ages and cultural backgrounds

• Someone who is outgoing, a good communicator, listener, and detail oriented.

• The position requires a volunteer who demonstrates good judgment, flexibility and dependability

• Self-starter

• Great verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Culturally competent and sensitive

• Comfortable completing research and communicating findings

• Interested in program development

• Speaks Spanish (highly preferred but not required)

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed at least four semesters of college in degree applicable to role

• Currently enrolled undergraduate college student

• Successful completion of background check

• Agree to follow COVID-19 safety precautions

• Must be fully vaccinated and able to provide proof of vaccination 

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• Go to https://rmhhouston.volunteerhub.com

• Click Create New Account to submit application.

• When prompted on the next screen, enter Join Code RMHHINTERN to open the internship application.

• Upload résumé as part of application

SCHEDULE

This position is for Fall 2021, requiring a total of 200 hours with no more than 20 hours per week. The position will be on location and the specific schedule will be based on student’s availability and agency needs. The internship hours will need to be completed by December 7, 2021. Scheduling accommodations may be made for the right candidate.

INTERNSHIP PURPOSE

The Family Activities Intern provides administrative support to the Family Activities Manager. Responsibilities include scheduling family activities, coordinating with volunteer groups, correspondence, and general clerical support. The Family Activities Coordinator supports the core values, goals, and objectives and the mission of Ronald McDonald House Houston as set forth by the Board of Directors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report hours to supervisor each week, for approval and collaboration purposes.

• Uphold the policies of Ronald McDonald House Houston

• Provide warm, friendly and timely communication with RMH Houston staff, volunteers, donors and families utilizing services

• Schedule and coordinate family activities for RMHH Holcombe House location, work with Family Activities Manager to arrange hybrid programming to hospitals as required.

• Work closely with all RMH Programs to coordinate and schedule activities

• Update and maintain Outlook calendar for programming

• Assist staff in orientating group volunteers to policies and procedures and ensures compliance of the same Assist staff in ensuring that groups’ needs are addressed prior to arrival, materials are organized and easily accessible

• Assist staff in preparing, maintaining, and storing supplies and collateral, as needed

• Participate with Family Activities Manager in community outreach and identify potential community partners to serve patients and families

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate compassionately with patients/families on a one-on-one basis

• Ability to interact comfortably with patients who may be very ill

• Ability to interact gracefully with donors, staff, volunteers, and the public

• Ability to relate to families and children of various ages and cultural backgrounds

• Ability to comply with RMH Houston policies

• Someone with a pleasant personality and an empathetic and caring nature who is genuinely interested in making a family’s stay more comfortable and easier

• Someone who is outgoing, a good communicator, listener, and detail oriented. The position requires a person who demonstrates good judgment, flexibility and dependability

• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional in manner and demonstrates supportive and cheerful behavior

• Excellent customer service skills inclusive of external and internal customers

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details, and verbal and written communication skills (able to multi-task) • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Demonstrates excellent verbal phone skills with a cheerful and pleasant voice

REQUIREMENTS

• Agree to follow COVID-19 safety precautions

• Must be fully vaccinated and able to provide proof of vaccination

• Successful completion of background check

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• Go to https://rmhhouston.volunteerhub.com

• Click Create New Account to submit application.

• When prompted on the next screen, enter Join Code RMHHINTERN to open the internship application.

• Upload résumé as part of application

SCHEDULE

This position is for Fall 2021, requiring a minimum of 200 total hours. The position will be on location, and the schedule will be flexible, but specific hours will be determined based on student’s availability and agency needs. The internship hours will need to be completed by December 6, 2021.

INTERNSHIP PURPOSE

The JoyFULL Eats Intern provides administrative support to the Food Operations Manager. Responsibilities include scheduling family meals and coordinating with volunteer groups, correspondence and general clerical support, as well as food pick-ups when needed. The JoyFULL Eats Coordinator supports the core values, goals, and objectives and the mission of Ronald McDonald House Houston as set forth by the Board of Directors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

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 remotely 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.