Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Office Support

Help us continue to keep costs low by assisting with general office tasks such as answering phones, assisting with mailings, data entry, organizing supplies for events and classes and much more!

How To Apply

Please go to https://thewomensfund.org/volunteer-interest-form/ and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

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

Volunteer opportunities for individuals, corporations, schools, faith based and community organizations and others: Help out while sharing the value of volunteering with those you learn with, worship with, play with or work with - and have a blast doing it!

Community Service Hours: For those who must complete mandated community service, or required hours for government-funded programs. 

Dedicated Volunteer Programs: Take your commitment to FIGHT HUNGER to the next level and become one of our volunteer leaders, trained and experienced in coordinating HFB volunteer activities.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

DFSH Outreach Volunteer make follow-up calls to clients in order to track those that have had a first suiting, but have not returned to Dress for Success Houston for a second suiting, or for Job Search 101. The volunteer’s conversation will directly impact the client and the agency as they will ask and document various questions while guiding the client to various programs that are dependent on their current circumstances.

The River Oaks Job Connection Center is in need of a volunteer(s) to help clients with use of technology in the computer lab. The ideal candidate would be able to teach basic technology classes with provided curriculum, help with job searches, filling out online applications and overall monitoring of the lab.

Hours: 10 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday. Other times may also be considered.

Volunteer Summary: 

The Computer Lab Assistant will help train and prepare clients of Goodwill Houston’s programs and services for job search and employment by maintaining the operation of the computer lab, instructing clients in the use of computer lab technology and software applications, and by monitoring client activities in the job connection computer lab.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  Minimum Qualifications:  

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.  

Help us bring tools for change to Houston by volunteering for a few hours at the Houston Community Toolbank.  All groups or individuals are welcome!

Your gift of time will literally support the service of over 300 local nonprofits. Talk about a wise investment!  You can volunteer in our warehouse prep - painting, minor repairs, cleaning or just help setting up our new warehouse.

It's all fun and it all works to begin providing the tools our fellow nonprofits need at the ready. 

Hermann Park Conservancy’s Job Shadow Program supplies students (age 13 to 17 years) the opportunity to observe and participate in a variety of work related activities.  The Job Shadow Program can enhance a student's understanding of careers in conservation and provide them with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced employee who can answer questions and provide accurate and timely advice. Job Shadow Program participants will gain knowledge, skills and an understanding of Hermann Park Conservancy. Through this experience, students will see the connection between school and the workforce.  Parents and students should attend the orientation in July (date to be determined)  from 9am to noon. Program runs for 4-5 weeks Wednesday through Friday and some Saturdays 9am to 3pm.  Application and waiver required. For more detailed information please contact the Director of Volunteer Programs, Diane Kerr at dkerr@hermannpark.org.  College students should request Saturday Volunteer Internship information, working in natural habitat.

Many of our graduates have burned bridges with their loved ones and, as a result, often do not have anyone in their lives to celebrate their achievements with them. Graduation Volunteers are needed to provide audience support and celebratory encouragement to commencing graduates. These volunteers will not only attend the Graduation but also assist with set up and tear down before and after the event. Shifts available on Friday afternoons.

MUST BE A NON SMOKER.  Responsible for recruitment of task force members and processing membership agreements from the key sectors of Galveston County community members.  Must develop a strong familiarity of the Tobacco Task Force's logic model and functionality.  Responsible for the basic understanding of the Task Force organization structure.  BACODA's policies and procedures, and Task Force programmatic policies and procedures.  This is a volunteer position, not a paid position. Functions: Responsible for contacting key sector community members, for serving as a liaison between the Task Force staff and the community, to provide current and accurate information about the Task Force. Responsible for developing a rapport with potential members and groups, promotion of the Task Force in the community, for documentation of Task Force activities, and other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator. Please fill out a volunteer profile at www.bacoda.org

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. MUST BE A NON-SMOKER. Must have a high level of interpersonal skills. Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. This is not a paid position. Must have excellent communication skills. Spanish speaking a plus. Volunteer will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time, talk on telephone, working with computers, travel with personal vehicle to various places within the community.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This is not a paid position.

This position ranges from a few hours a day to as many hours as you want to put into your day. You may at times be contacting physicians offices so you must be able to work during business hours that means Monday through Friday, anytime between the hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm.

Help support your local ToolBank with an in-kind donation to help us round out our warehouse opening in 2015.

List of Current Needs
• Industrial Racking / Shelving – Heavy Duty
• Cabinets – Storage / Cabinetry for storage
• Office Supplies (Manila Folders, Pens, Paper, etc.)
• Plastic Bins, Hopper Bins
• Flat Carts (shipping style) / Shopping Carts
• Hand Truck
• Desktop Computers, LCD Displays, and misc.
• Refrigerator
• Mop + Mop Bucket
• Counter Top w. storage (15’ x 13’, L-shaped)
• Lockers (school or work)
• Pallet Jack
• Safety Equipment (cones, tape, etc.)
• Repair Shop (Work Table, Work Stool, Tool case)
• Doorbell
• Locking Mailbox
• Extension Cords, Power Strips

Professional Needs
• General Contractor (Closet built)
• Electrical Contractor (New Outlets)
• Printing Services / Banners, Brochures, Swag, T-Shirts

This is just a partial list! If you are unsure if something you have may be used, please contact Craig – (808)457-6745, craig.crisler@toolbank.org.

Flexible commitment from a few hours a day to a few hours a week, once trained, some of these tasks can be done on the weekends. 

We are looking for someone to answer the phone, make copies, greet clients, order lunches and call metro lift to schedule pick up for the clients.

Tuesday and/or Thursday - both days or only one, you're help is much needed and appreciated!

9:00am to 3:30pm

Have you always wanted to teach and help others from all over the world? Now, you can!  Available positions are needed to teach highly motivated adults who are seeking to better their English and life skills. Many are learning English for specific purposes such as: a better job, to help their children in school, or to earn their citizenship.  Citizenship classes help prepare students for their naturalization test. Interested volunteers should be able to read, write and speak English fluently.   It is not necessary to be bilingual to be an instructor, assistant or tutor. As an ESL/Citizenship volunteer you are asked to be available for a specific amount of time dependent on the volunteer role that suits you best.  Volunteer applicants must have the ability and willingness to teach English in a patient, respectful manner to people of all walks of life. Previous experience greatly appreciated but not necessary. Teacher training and classroom observation always available. Evening classroom assistants needed immediately.

Court appointed community service can be completed at Memorial Assistance Ministries. We are open Monday-Saturday from 10-6. Please call 713-468-4516 Ext. 125 for additional information. Mandatory sessions are offered Mondays or Thursdays at 5:20 p.m. You must attend one of these orientation sessions to complete your hours at MAM. Please bring your court paperwork and a photo ID to one of these sessions. You do not need to RSVP for an orientation. Once through orientation we will see if there is a need for the times you are available. No guarantee of positions.     

Job Description

 Fitness Instructor

Immediate Supervisor: E4L Program Director

Position Description:

(1) To facilitate a course in fitness and exercise for adults with Down syndrome. Responsibilities will include training, instruction, and coaching.

(2) To carry out the mission of the Education for Life program, which is to empower adults with Down syndrome to be as self-sufficient as possible in life, work, and relationships by providing opportunities for academic, social, vocational, personal, and creative growth.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. (can be flexible)

Preferred Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Essential Responsibilities:

Other Workplace Expectations:

Looking for a Zumba instructor for our adult day program, we are looking for someone who is energetic, fun and with lots of energy!!! 

If you are interested please email us!! 

Looking for a dance instructor to help us with the adult E4L program.

Please let us know if you are interested. 

Volunteers are needed to teach basic computer skills to a wide variety of clients. Must know basic computer skills, like keyboarding, setting up and using e-mail, how to use a search engine, using the internet to explore job opportunities, using MS Word to create and edit resumes, online job applications, MS Word and Excel basics, and social networking. Volunteers will also need the ability to teach these basic computer skills. This volunteer opportunity requires patience and the ability to  work at least one scheduled ½ day shift per week, either mornings from 9am to 12:30pm or afternoons from 12:30pm to 4pm.. You will have one-on-one interaction with motivated adult clients.

Volunteers are needed for our resale shop to assist customers, sort and price donations, operate the cash register, work on displays, make simple repairs on merchandise or research items on Ebay. Your volunteering will directly help fund MAM programs, which assist struggling families in time of need. You directly help the surrounding community with your efforts. Youths under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult to volunteer. No previous experience needed.

Need a group volunteer opportunity for your Boy Scout Troop, corporation, National Charity League chapter or any other group of like-minded individuals looking to volunteer their time to a worthy cause?  Groups of volunteers are always welcome at MAM. Come with your church, Sunday school class, sorority/fraternity, or Girl Scout Troop. We have a project for you. Group leaders should contact us at least a month in advance so we can work with you to utilize your group’s talents and drive to their upmost ability, and make it fun for all.

MAM’s Young Leaders’ Organization (MYLO) is a great way to get involved with a nonprofit organization and network with other like-minded young professionals. MYLO plans hands on projects to support MAM’s programs and client families. The purpose of MYLO is to foster philanthropy in young professionals, provide leadership and networking opportunities, and participate in fundraising efforts and committees. We support and uphold the MAM Mission to assure that families have the means to meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient. For more information please check out our website at http://maministries.org/mylo/index.htm or check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAMAMP/.

Memorial Assistance Ministries is in need of a group of strong individuals for a manual labor project for one day. A detention pond next to our faculty is overgrown and we need a group to help us get it back under control. MAM does not have the equipment needed to fix this problem. So all equipment: weed-eaters, mowers and any other landscaping equipment would have to be brought to our faculty.   

PLEASE HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED:

Join our dynamic team of volunteer tutors helping High School students succeed. We need YOU to help us tutor high school students to assist them with MATH, READING, WRITING skills for the SAT exam for college entrance. We are in search of volunteers. We tutor the students on the skills they need to strengthen on an individual basis. You need knowledge in algebra and geometry, specifically along with other math skills. Reading you need knowledge in comprehension and grammar. NOTE: you will have access to the answers and reasoning for answers. 

In addition, we will be assisting them in college preparation with sessions on HS graduation requirements, career choices, college or trade school choices, essays, scholarships, and more.

TUTORS!   TUTORS!   TUTORS!
The sessions will begin the week of July 19th for 8-week sessions. There will be a 2-4 week break then restart another 8-week session. It will be held 1 -2 days a week for 2 hours per session. At this tie, all this will be virtual.  

To join us: Register at https://www.byceministries.org/volunteer-tutor-application

WE need someone to help with some administrative duties. The Executive Director needs help with a few aspects of our business operations. Assistance may include sending emails, google search, review some documents for grammar, making phone calls, and assist with preparing promotional materials and more. 

These duties are not consistent each month but vary from month to month due to our various programs, for example, tutorials, school supplies, etc.  Hours needed to vary but should not be more than 15 hrs a month. 

 Qualifications: good writing skills

We are looking for volunteers that have cashier experience and a sense of ‘high fashion’ to help run the Boutique, MAM’s premium high end fashion shop. This is a store within our MAM resale store, selling items such as designer clothes and purses, as well as items with original price tags, and packaging. Volunteers will monitor merchandise, provide customer service and run the cash register. Volunteers will even have the opportunity to develop displays and help with the overall visual aspect of the Boutique.

One of the most important things we teach in our workshop is how to answer difficult interview questions. Mock Interviewers help reinforce these skills by conducting practice interviews with students of our program. By asking interview questions and providing feedback at the end of each interview, these interviewers help instill hope, confidence, and trust. Shifts are currently available on Thursdays from 1pm-4pm.

The Employment Follow-Up Volunteer serves as a key support to the Employment Services Program by conducting telephone follow-up calls to clients of the program. Through follow-up phone calls MAM seeks to determine each client’s employment status, the effectiveness of our program and/or to offer additional support and guidance to those who remain unemployed or those in new jobs who need additional support. Three-hour shifts are available five days a week. Calls are made on company telephones in a climate-controlled office environment. Volunteers will not meet with clients in person.

Skills/Abilities:

Commitment to helping people in challenging situations

MAM’s Young Leaders’ Organization (MYLO) is a great way to get involved with a nonprofit organization and network with other like-minded young professionals. MYLO plans hands on projects to support MAM’s programs and client families. The purpose of MYLO is to foster philanthropy in young professionals, provide leadership and networking opportunities, and participate in fundraising efforts and committees. We support and uphold the MAM Mission to assure that families have the means to meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient.

Mercer showcases varieties of native and well-adapted plants that thrive in the Houston area. Volunteers are invited to grow a green thumb with Mercer staff, other volunteers, or even by yourself!  Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday morning shifts are available. Great opportunity for newly-retired people to connect with plants and nature. Training will be provided. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a County operated facility. It comprises over 400 acres of East Texas Piney Woods and showcases the region's largest collection of native and cultivated plants. It also maintains a "living museum" which is home to a wealth of animal life.

We are in need of someone or a group to write grants.

Do you need community services hours for school? We need someone to do light secretarial duties. Answer the phone, place lunch orders, light filing, etc.

On Saturday build days there can be anywhere from 50 to 160 volunteers on our construction site. Donated lunches are extremely important as we always offer free lunch to our volunteers to show our appreciation and to provide a needed energy boosting break.

Lunch Providers purchase, prepare and serve volunteers lunch on Saturdays only. The food must be pre-made and enough for all volunteers and red hats. (this number will be provided when you sign up and confirmed 2 weeks before the date) Lunch providers must arrive at 11:30 to set up and are welcome to join us for our meal. There is no age restriction, allowing some of our younger volunteers an opportunity to see what Habitat is all about!

 If you or a group you are affiliated with has the capacity to provide this many lunches we would love to have you come out! This is every Saturday that we build. 

We encourage all ages to come out and serve our volunteers, interact with the partner families and tour a home. This allows the younger volunteers a peek into what they can look forward to when they turn 16. We will also take them on a tour of a habitat home and teach them more about our organization. 

Need a group volunteer opportunity for your Boy Scout Troop, corporation, National Charity League chapter or any other group of like-minded individuals looking to volunteer their time to a worthy cause?  Groups of volunteers are always welcome at MAM. Come with your church, Sunday school class, sorority/fraternity, or Girl Scout Troop. We have a project for you. Group leaders should contact us at least a month in advance so we can work with you to utilize your group’s talents and drive to their upmost ability, and make it fun for all.

The Employment Follow-Up Volunteer serves as a key support to the Employment Services Program by conducting telephone follow-up calls to clients of the program. Through follow-up phone calls MAM seeks to determine each client’s employment status, the effectiveness of our program and/or to offer additional support and guidance to those who remain unemployed or those in new jobs who need additional support. Three-hour shifts are available five days a week. Calls are made on company telephones in a climate-controlled office environment. Volunteers will not meet with clients in person.

Skills/Abilities:

Commitment to helping people in challenging situations

Court appointed community service can be completed at Memorial Assistance Ministries. We are open Monday-Saturday from 10-6. Please call 713-468-4516 Ext. 125 for additional information.

Mandatory orientation sessions are offered Tuesdays or Thursdays at 5:20 p.m. You must attend one of these mandatory sessions in order to complete your hours at MAM. Please bring your court paperwork and a photo ID to one of these sessions. You do not need to RSVP for the orientation. Once you've completed the orientation, you may request scheduled service hours. 

Have you been told that you have a calming effect on others especially on the phone?  A pleasant phone voice is needed to share agency information, services, and directions with participants and clients.  Provide assistance to Supervisor on special projects.  This is not a paid position.

We operate two Hope Centers in the Cy-Fair community. Our Hope Centers offer kids a safe place to come after school where they can participate in crafts, cooking, art, reading, homework help and tutoring. The two Hope Centers are located in two different communities, one in a trailer park and one in an apartment complex. Our Hope Centers are open every week and from time to time we also host field trips and special events. Starting on 6/22, we will resume our Hope Center summer schedules for both our Windfern and Longhorn locations:

Monday through Thursday at Longhorn
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Monday through Thursday at Windfern
4:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Track first suit clients that have not returned to DFS Houston via follow-up call

Discuss different program options with the clients

Document the clients current job status

Assist with scheduling in the database

Answer phones and learn to schedule clients

Assist in various administrative tasks; scheduling, mailing etc.

Availability on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons preferred.

First Impressions volunteers work either one-on-one, or in small groups, with clients to help them increase the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to be successful in job interviews.  They provide practical information on preparing for interviews as well as an opportunity to practice their interview and presentation skills.  

Available shifts:

Monday-Thursday: 1:45-4P
Monday-Friday: 10:45-1P

Many children can’t afford the most basic school supplies. Without the proper tools to do the work, children are challenged to achieve academic success. Many compassionate teachers pay for school supplies from their own pockets so their students have a more productive, efficient learning experience. The Houston Food Bank's Teachers Aid Program provides the supplies kids need to succeed at no cost to the teachers we serve.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

Volunteers can choose convenient shifts to help stock and organize items on the shelves and prepare the area for teacher pick-ups. Volunteers also assist with greeting teachers, assisting them with their shopping and making custom orders and standard boxes for curbside pickup.  For more information, please contact aloving@houstonfoodbank.org.