Needs From: Volunteer Houston

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.

Speak to our clients on the topic of time management, and mental health awareness.

Our mission to promote positive youth development, encourage families to live healthy lifestyles and create unique experiences for underserved families throughout the Houston metropolitan area and the United States.

We are looking for the following board of directors positions to serve a two-year term:

Position Overview: We are currently seeking a dedicated individual to serve as a Volunteer Secretary on our Board of Directors. The Secretary plays a crucial role in supporting the organization's operations by maintaining accurate records, facilitating communication among board members, and assisting with administrative tasks.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position with an estimated time commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per month, including board meetings and related tasks.

How to Apply: If you are passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of youth and families, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity. Please submit your resume and a brief statement of interest. In your statement, please include why you are interested in serving on the board and how your skills and experiences align with our mission.

Join us in creating meaningful change and empowering underserved communities to thrive!

No prior experience required, but needs ability to self-teach in a timely manner. Research, write, prepare, submit and report on proposals to foundations, corporations and other grant-making organizations. Identifies new funding and material donations to support the Freeman Library and Friends of Freeman programs. Strong organizational and time management skills. Computer skills including word processing, spreadsheet and database development.

Every day is Earth Day at Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center! Volunteers are invited to join staff and assist with a variety of conservation projects such as maintaining the pollinator gardens, plant propagation, and habitat restoration.

Conservation Connections meets every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. 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.

Please wear closed-toed shoes and bring your own gloves, if possible. Long pants, a hat, and a refillable water bottle recommended.

To signup, please go to https://www.pct3.com/JJP and click on Events and Registration. You can also give us a call at 281-446-8588 or courtney.parfait@pct3.hctx.net

The Adopt-A-Trail/Adopt-An-Acre program is an opportunity for conservation-minded groups to sponsor a section of Jones Park by controlling invasive non-native plants and conducting routine maintenance. A custom, laser-etched sign will mark your designated trail/acre.

Each group will be asked to commit to conducting a workday (about 4 hours) every three months to remove any invasive plants. Sponsoring groups will be asked to commit to maintaining their trail/acre for a minimum of one year.

No experience is necessary. ANY group can help! For example, scouts, schools, church groups, home-school groups, conservation organizations, companies in need of volunteer hours for their employees, etc. There is no maximum or minimum size group.

Participants must wear closed toe shoes. Full-length pants, work gloves, a sun hat, and refillable water bottle are recommended.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Brent Wilkins at 281-446-8588 or brent.wilkins@pct3.hctx.net.

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.

Dear Future Trusted Health Ambassador,

As we continue fighting COVID-19, getting vaccinated is our best shot at ending the pandemic and getting back to normal. We need your help to educate our communities about COVID-19 and the importance of getting vaccinated through our Trusted Health Ambassador Program.

The Trusted Health Ambassador program will equip you, as a trusted member and influencer of your community, with the facts about the disease so you can educate, empower and encourage others in your community to get vaccinated and stay healthy.  The program prepares you to have meaningful conversations with others so you can share important fact-based information about the disease.

It’s people in our communities like you who can drive passion and action and be the defining voice in the fight against this pandemic. The Houston Health Department is looking for trusted individuals to share the latest, accurate information with their communities and networks so we can finally get back to normal.

Join the Trusted Health Ambassador Program to help us get all communities vaccinated.

Fill out our interest form online or call our Trusted Health Ambassador Help Line at 832-395-8953 to be considered for the program. A representative from the team will respond with more details.

Are you interested in helping to make a difference in Africa by working from home? We are looking for someone to donate a few hours of their time to input some data in an excel file that will be used by librarians in Africa to track their book inventory. These hours can count toward service hour needs as well! 

Please email Peggy at booksfordev@gmail.com if interested! We need to get this done ASAP. 

Thanks,

BFD Team

Do you enjoy playing the piano, or another instrument? Would you like to share your talents with seniors? We would love to have you! We are always looking for volunteers who would like to play for our residents. Maybe a Sunday service? Or maybe for Happy Hour? Come share your talent!

The compassionate and dedicated team at A Serene Healthcare provides exceptional medical, psychosocial, spiritual, and volunteer support to individuals and families facing life-limiting illnesses in Houston and surrounding areas. As a locally owned Hospice and Palliative Care company, we are committed to enhancing the quality of life of our patients. Our volunteer program at A Serene Healthcare has had to adapt due to the COVID-19 pandemic. As such, we are currently seeking compassionate volunteers available during business hours (9 am to 5 pm) to assist our hospice office staff with tasks such as answering phones, inputting data, creating social media content, and additional clerical work. Volunteers skilled in filing papers and performing clerical tasks are especially needed and valued. This is an excellent opportunity to gain insight into the day-to-day operations of the hospice and palliative care industries.

Our interns require a minimum commitment of 4-6 hours per week. We understand the importance of flexibility and are willing to work with your schedule, particularly if you are employed with another organization.

Though this is an unpaid position, we are happy to support our volunteers with college credit, letters of recommendation, or references. We request that volunteers commit to at least two days per week and a few hours daily. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you want to join our team!

We need someone to do local research for us and build a database that will be easy access for information such as each Chamber of Commerce: what committees do they have currently, what are the rules for free ads, flyers, etc., what are the costs to place ads and flyers, who is the best contact for each. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about what we do, are great communicators, love working as part of a team, and have positive energy and personalities. If this describes you we would be happy for you to become a part of the Halo House team and donate your time and talents to our mission.

At Halo House, there are a lot of things that need to be done – answering phones, assisting guests, moving in new residents, pulling weeds, minor repairs, and everything in between. Whether you want to volunteer with a group or just on your own, we have something for everyone.

Our Mission: Halo House Foundation supports blood cancer patients and their caregivers by providing affordable, fully furnished, temporary apartment housing to enable access to lifesaving treatment in the Texas Medical Center.

Our Vision: One day, no one battling blood cancer will have to worry about where they are going to live during treatment in Houston, or going bankrupt while paying for living, eating and parking expenses here, and their rent or mortgage back home. We believe that providing a “home away from home” and easing the family’s financial burden, their focus can be directed toward healing.

Qualifications: We are looking for people with good verbal and written communication skills, basic knowledge of Word and Excel, familiarity with the Halo House website and services we offer and who want to contribute to something bigger than themselves.

Experience you DON’T need: Information systems, knowledge of blood cancers, knowledge of doctors or other existing housing facilities in the Texas Medical Center, or apartment management experience.

The Alliance seeks volunteers to help us sort and organize donations for refugees arriving in Houston. 

Volunteers will help:

We are also looking for volunteers that can help to:

COVID-19 safety guidelines

Important information:

Questions? Please contact Gile Alimasi, Donations Coordinator galimasi@thealliancetx.org 

This is a remote need. We are always looking for books to add to our inventory that we donate to those who need them most. At this time we are most in need of sports related books.

Please consider hosting a drive at work, church, gym, etc and making a monetary donation to help us ship these books. All positions with Books for Development are volunteer based and we raise all funds for our projects and warehouse needs.

Service hours are available for this project. 

Thanks, 

Books for Development Team

www.booksfordev@gmail.com

We are looking for individuals or a small group to help with a sorting and organizing project at our Family Place housing facility in the Spring Branch area. This facility has several onsite food pantries where we store non-perishable food items, toiletries, and other basic needs items for our clients. We have been fortunate to receive a lot of donations recently and need some help sorting, organizing, and “spring cleaning” these pantries so that we can better serve our families!

Flexible shifts are available Monday through Friday. Great for a one-time or short-term opportunity!

To sign-up or for more information, contact Jenna DeWitte at jjackson@thewomenshome.org.

Deliver and post marketing posters at various business and organizations around the city of Houston. You will need to have your own transportation. This is a flexible opportunity and can be done on weekends too. Families can serve together (WorkFaith staff will provide list of addresses, contact will be made before Street Team delivery)

We’d absolutely love to have you volunteer with WorkFaith. Please visit our volunteer website to create an account and register for volunteer opportunities.

WorkFaith Volunteers

Call area businesses and organizations around the city of Houston to acquire permission for the Street Team to deliver WorkFaith Poster(s) to display.We will provide the list of business to call. (Additional support available to help us compose the list as well)

The Alliance is seeking dedicated volunteers who are fluent in Spanish to assist our Refugee Services case managers in providing services to refugees. 

Volunteers will help case managers with:

Hours

Volunteers must be available during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5pm 

We ask that volunteers commit to at least 3-4 hours weekly

COVID-19 Protocols

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society is a national non-profit that exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.

We are more than an organization. We are a movement. United in our collective power to do something about MS now and end this disease forever. At the National MS Society you have the opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of those living with MS and their families.

As a member of the Society team, you'll work in an environment that values collaboration, innovation, diverse perspectives, and most of all a relentless resolve so people with MS can live their best lives.

The National MS Society is offering an exciting internship within the Volunteer Engagement department. This unpaid internship can provide school credit and offers valuable experience in the non-profit, engagement, relationship management, and event planning industries. Candidates must have excellent customer service skills, be self-motivated, a team player, results-oriented, and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of people living with and affected by MS.

This internship will assist with all functions of volunteer engagement. These tasks will include volunteer outreach, recruitment, communications, cultivation, and recognition for the 2021 Texas MS 150 and local Walk MS events. Will include some administrative, database management, and event production activities.

To apply visit our application portal at:
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1109441&d=Internships&r=5000786139106&_fromPublish=true#/

We are looking for volunteers to reach out to schools in the Houston/Gulf Coast region to adopt the Young Inventors Showcase!

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!

About Summerhouse Houston

Summerhouse offers community-based day services and supported employment services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Members of our day services spend time in the community volunteering and participating in social activities, classes, exercise, and more in a low member-to-staff ratio.

Working together to make a significant and purposeful difference in the lives of all our young adults is at the core of everything we do at Summerhouse. Volunteers make up significant part of our mission. Your contributions of time, talent and treasure make a life transforming difference in the lives of our young adults at Summerhouse Houston. In the process, our Volunteers also experience love and fulfillment as they serve side-by-side with our young adults and all who engage with our mission.

Fun Friday Sponsor

If you’d like to encounter our city with the Summerhouse crew, plan, fund, and host a Friday Fun Day. Pick a spot that you think we’d enjoy, partner with us in planning a fun experience, and sponsor the day’s activities.

Want to know what we've been up to? Check out our 2022 Annual Report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1y9XT4SC5rTNGh9GeWFYJ0zP-wOu4qOrO/view?usp=share_link

We are looking for someone to reach out to our media contacts and update their info.

If interested, please contact Peggy. booksfordev@gmail.com.

Thanks!

BFD Team

We are in need of a competent individual who displays professionalism and is able to perform administrative tasks and projects. 

Duties include, but are not limited to, creating and editing documents, as well as completing electronic filing, data entry, research, and other clerical support tasks.

Aknew Approach is looking for volunteers to service children ages 8-14 in North Houston. Volunteers must be willing to mentor and provide social and emotional support to students and be a positive example. Availability is 1-2 days per week, Tuesday and Thursday. The time commitment is 2.5 hours. Materials will be provided.

Bike MS is the fundraising cycling series of the National MS Society and raises more money than any other cycling event for any other cause. To date, Bike MS cyclists, volunteers, and donors have raised more than $1.3 billion to stop MS in its tracks, restore what's been lost, and end MS forever. By volunteering, you can be a part of this growing movement!

We are in need of a volunteer to join our Steering Committee for the Texas MS150 Event. This is a historic fundraising ride which raises millions of dollars annually for those living with MS. The Steering Committee assists with the long-term planning of the ride in the months leading up to it.

The open position is for Committee Scribe. This individual works closely with MS Society Staff and the Committee Chair to create a written record of each committee meeting. The Scribe will take detailed notes during the meeting and ensure that all members are provided with an accurate transcript in a timely manner.

This role is essential in ensuring that all of the various aspects of the ride remain on the same page in order to ensure a successful execution of the event. The time will be 2-3 hours monthly which includes attendance of each committee meeting, creation of the transcript, and distribution of the notes to all members.

For more information, please contact Andrew Davis at andrew.davis2@nmss.org.

We can use 2 fine volunteer Interns - for staff festival work. Small weekly bonus to help with gas! easy hours -10am to 6pm... putting the 56th film festival together. Now to mid-May 2022! Private - HEPA filtered - offices... Free movie Premieres all year!!

Avenue 360 is looking for a volunteer to come in and help file and organize documents for the accounting department. 

Volunteers can come in between 9am-4pm Monday- Friday. 

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. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com 

RESPONDING ON THE VOLUNTEER HOUSTON WEBSITE DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

We need individuals to help sort and prep 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. 

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

RESPONDING ON THE VOLUNTEER HOUSTON WEBSITE DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

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. 

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

RESPONDING ON THE VOLUNTEER HOUSTON WEBSITE DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

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. 

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: 

https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

RESPONDING ON THE VOLUNTEER HOUSTON WEBSITE DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

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. 

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

RESPONDING ON THE VOLUNTEER HOUSTON WEBSITE DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

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. 

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com 

RESPONDING ON THE VOLUNTEER HOUSTON WEBSITE DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

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. 

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

RESPONDING ON THE VOLUNTEER HOUSTON WEBSITE DOES NOT REGISTER YOU FOR THIS OPPORTUNITY.

MAM is looking for a volunteer to help answer live calls on the Houston Immigrant Resource Hotline and connect callers with local resources. The Immigration Rights Hotline is a source for referrals to legal services providers and immigration attorneys. The Hotline also provides timely and accurate information about changing immigration policies and is a place to report discrimination and racial profiling.

Please read the details below before responding: 

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!

Interviewing candidates with daytime availability

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: Once weekly per school

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:

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:

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!

location, days, and times:

North Houston:
Wheatley high-several small group sessions(day/time TBD)

Education:

Characteristics:

Requirements:

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:

Our volunteer will be answering phone calls, greeting visitors and data entry.   Tuesdays from 1pm - 5pm.

Crisis Center is looking for a volunteer to assist their department in various projects that they have. 

In You Discover Math's (YDM's) first program, we provide 1-to-1 math tutoring for free or by donation to any student in the US. Each tutor works with 1 student (matched based on your schedule & math level), in a consistent & supportive relationship, at mutually agreed times 1-2 times per week, for at least 1 academic semester. Tutors should be enthusiastic about math, and believe in the capability of every student to succeed in math. Training & onboarding are right-sized to your experience, and you'll be part of a collaborative team with a highly experienced Tutoring Service Relationship Coordinator available when you need support or advice. Schedule is flexible, but volunteers in this role must be in-control of their own schedule, able to communicate their availability dependably, and collaborate transparently using MS Teams. Read more at: www.ydm.care/tutor.pdf. Sign up to become a tutor via: www.ydm.care/volunteer-with-us/tutor

In You Discover Math's (YDM's) first program, we provide 1-1 virtual math tutoring for free or by donation to any student in the US. The Client Intake Coordinator (CIC) hosts a 30-minute Welcome Session with each new student, to learn personally about the student's math learning situation and the ways the student learns most effectively. The CIC uses YDM's process & tools to translate these insights into a Tutoring Plan customized for each unique student. The ideal CIC volunteer would have prior experience as a tutor or other education role supporting the learning of students with diverse backgrounds. Schedule is flexible, but volunteers in this position must be in-control of their own schedule, able to communicate their availability dependably, and collaborate transparently using MS Teams. Sign up via: www.ydm.care/volunteer-with-us/opportunities/

Families to Freedom transports victims of abuse to a safe place far away. We need volunteers like YOU!

Assist victims fleeing from their abusers by driving them to safety! We ONLY allow our volunteers to pick-up survivors in a safe public place, usually in Houston. Volunteer safety is our #1 priority.

You choose the distance you're willing to travel - whether across town or across the country - and Families to Freedom handles the rest.

We get calls for service every day from survivors trying to start a new life, but without volunteer drivers we can only honor a few. 

Time Commitment: You decide! It could be a few hours, or up to a few days. It all depends on the trip length and what you are up for.

Requirements: Must be 21+, have a smartphone, pass a background check, and a heart to help.

Get started here: https://www.imgh.org/volunteer/

You Discover Math (YDM) provides engaging math learning opportunities such as 1-1 virtual math tutoring, for free or by donation, to any student in the US. Our tutoring clients have been thrilled with the support we've provided, and our volunteers have been delighted to have a virtual & time-flexible opportunity to help in their communities. We're recruiting a Video Editor & Content Creator to help us produce testimonial videos, as well as informational videos about our organization. You'll work with teammates who have some content creation experience, and have opportunities to develop skills in tools like Davinci Resolve, Camtasia, and Canva; or use your own expertise to help develop our marketing & promotions team. Sign up via: www.ydm.care/volunteer-with-us/opportunities/

Monitor social channels for relevant art news and trends, then apply those ideas to develop and implement social media content that builds and engages museum audiences. Research similar art organizations and provide advice for expanding our outreach in the digital space. Submit weekly and monthly reports that capture and analyze social media metrics.

Benefits

Responsibilities
(A) Develop written material for each piece of media collected. Copy must reflect creative vision, company values, and inspire customer support and loyalty.

(B) Update website and connect the shop to social media platforms; Instagram and Facebook. Ensure shop links, meta tags, descriptions and web links are accurate and working.
(C ) Create a monthly social media calendar and organize posts, alternating media for variety and interest.
(D) Evaluate, review, refine and repeat. Monitor impact weekly and monthly using social media metrics and web site statistics to evaluate effectiveness, reach and audience.

WHAM Homeless Walk-Up Distribution volunteers work at our Walk-up tent every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. 

Tasks include:

As part of our clients’ journey to stability, we offer vocational training and counseling to help them establish financial and vocational wellness. We are looking for a computer savvy volunteer who can teach a basic computer skills course. Topics would include basic computer navigation, using the internet and web browsers, email, netiquette, etc.

Survivor Advocates help us to answer our 24-hour crisis hotline and accompany survivors to area hospitals, law enforcement agencies, and criminal justice proceedings to provide support through the forensic examination, the reporting process, and court. 

The training to become an advocate is 40 hours, certified through the Texas Office of the Attorney General. It is hosted 3 times a year in the Spring, Summer, and Fall Semesters. 

Advocates must be 18 years or older and be able to pass a criminal background check. 

Next Training is in the Fall and will be October 18th through November 5th; it will run Tue/Wed/Thur of all three weeks from 5:30-8:30pm and Saturdays October 22nd and November 5th from 9am-2pm. The training will be held in person in the Bryan/College Station area.