Needs From: Volunteer Houston

CAM needs volunteers to help us sort and prepare clothing items for sale in our resale store. Volunteers will sort bags of clothing items donated by members of the community. Items will be assessed for condition, with unsalable items being recycled. When there is a need in the store, volunteers will select appropriate items from the sorted piles to hang and display within the store. Exceptional items will be put aside to be priced individually.

We need detail-oriented people who can look at items carefully to determine their quality, with some basic familiarity with brands and labels.

Volunteers will be asked to attend a volunteer orientation tour. Tours occur once a week, and the most current list of tours can be found on our website: https://www.cypressassistance.org/support/volunteer/sign-up, or can be emailed to anyone who signs up for this opportunity.

All sales benefit our community programs, including our rent and utility assistance program and our food pantry.

Cypress Assistance Ministries is an organization that serves individuals and families in financial crisis, those on the brink of homelessness, the elderly, the unemployed, and anyone who needs hope for a better future.

In faith and partnership with the community, Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) turns stumbling blocks into stepping stones by making resources available to individuals and families facing adversity, providing a helping hand as they regain self-sufficiency.

CAM needs volunteers to help us sort and prepare clothing items for sale in our resale store. Volunteers will take bags of donated clothing items that have been donated by members of the public. Items will then be sorted out by type, with unusable items being recycled.

We need detail oriented people who are able to look at items carefully to determine their quality, with some basic familiarity with brands and labels.

You will test donated electronics to ensure they are in working condition to sell in our resale shop, Angel's Attic.

CAM's Donation Center needs volunteers to clean and sort toys. If you have an eye for detail, and prefer a sedentary role, this may be a good option for you. 

You will sort and fold linens in preparation for resale in our store, Angel's Attic. This is a great opportunity for you are detail oriented and organized!

Need volunteers to sort, clean, and stock wall art and frames for resale in our store. If you have an appreciation for art, this may be the ideal opportunity for you!

Cypress Assistance Ministries is in need of a GED teacher to teach both intermediate math (fractions and decimals) and social studies.

Classes are online and provided from 6:30pm - 8:45pm on Mondays and Wednesday. Math is from 6:30pm -7:30pm and Social Studies is from 7:45pm - 8:45pm.

Teachers do not need to be certified.

Curriculum assistance and planning will be provided.

Anyone interested in this volunteering opportunity will be asked to attend a new volunteer tour and fill out a volunteering application.

Volunteers will need to be 16 years of age or older.

Cypress Assistance Ministries need volunteers to help pick-up donated food items from local retail establishments once a week. The food will be used in our food bank. These donations help reduce food waste and helps feed families in need in our community.

Volunteers must have access to a vehicle suitable for transporting food items (an SUV or minivan would work perfectly, a sedan with sufficient trunk space would work as well).

We need drivers for Wednesdays and Fridays. You can choose to work one day or both days. Pick-ups occur weekly.

CAM is looking for a volunteer to help teach English as a Second Language.

- You must be proficient in using Google and ZOOM, and have your own computer.

- You do NOT have to be a certified teacher.

- Bilingual Spanish speakers are preferred.

- You must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm CST. We provide course observation, a curriculum, and training before starting.

If this sounds like something you would be interested in, please sign up for a volunteer tour at the link below.

Orientation Sign-up

CAM is looking for a volunteer to help teach English as a Second Language.

- You must be proficient in using Google and ZOOM. (Most classes will be over zoom)

- You do NOT have to be a certified teacher, nor do you need to speak any language other than English.

- We only ask that you possess the willingness to teach and the ability to speak in front of others.

- You must be available Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 pm - 8:45 pm CST. We provide course observation, a curriculum, and training before starting.

If you are interested, you are welcome to attend a volunteer orientation tour. Please sign up by clicking the link below.

Orientation Sign-up

Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) needs cashiers for our resale store, Angels' Attic. Cashiers will be responsible for ringing up customers and accepting cash and card payments. They will also have responsiblities including keeping the store tidy, organizing merchandise and displays, and assisting customers throughout their shopping experience. No previous retail experience is necessary, just a good attitude!

All sales at this store will benefit Cypress Assistance Ministries. CAM is a 501c3 non-profit that benefits the Cy-Fair community. We provide rental and utility assistance, maintain a food pantry, provide job hunting resources, as well as other community services.

If you are interested in helping, please click on the link below and sign up for an orientation tour.

Orientation Sign-up

Cypress Assistance Ministries(CAM) needs volunteers to help in our donation center.

Our donation center is broken up into different departments; once you complete an orientation, you will be able to choose which department you would prefer to volunteer in. Departments include: donation intake, clothing, housewares, toys, accessories, electronics, and baby items. Duties vary by department, but include things like cleaning, organizing, sorting, pricing and displaying items in the store. We will provide training to all volunteers.

The donation center is open from 9 am - 3 pm, Monday through Saturday. Most volunteers start off working 3-4 hours, once per week.

All sales in the resale store will benefit Cypress Assistance Ministries. CAM is a 501c3 non-profit which provides assistance to the Cy-Fair community. We provide rent and utility assistance, maintain a food pantry, provide job hunting resources, and have many other programs to benefit our community.

If this is something you are interested in doing, I would recommend attending one of our orientation tours. Please sign up at the link below

Orientation Sign-up

Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) is partnering with some area grocery stores to help provide food for our food pantry. We just need some helpful individuals to pick up the donations from these retailers and help deliver them to CAM's facility.

Programs like this are wonderful resources for CAM, as they help us source items that would be otherwise difficult to source (such as bakery items and produce), and they help reduce food waste in our community.

Volunteers must have access to a vehicle suitable for transporting food items (an SUV or minivan would work perfectly, a sedan with sufficient trunk space would work as well). We will provide insulated bags.

We need weekly drivers for Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. You may choose to volunteer for one, two, or all three of these pick-ups.

ICM Resale Shop needs volunteer help with sorting, organizing and pricing inventory at the storefront.

Proceeds support the charitable services of Interfaith Caring Ministries including our Food Pantry, emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance programs, and homebound senior services. 

Volunteer any time during the ICM Resale Shop hours:

For more information or to schedule volunteering, please contact Zach, Resale Shop Manager, at 281-332-2025.

The Blood Center depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Neighborhood Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here. 

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering

Need: Any day, Sunday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Cypress Assistance Ministries (CAM) is opening a second resale and donation location. Our new location is in the Willowbrook area, and it needs some cashiers. Cashiers will be responsible for ringing up customers and accepting cash and card payments. They will also have responsiblities including keeping the store tidy, organizing merchandise and displays, and assisting customers throughout their shopping experience. No previous retail experience is necessary, just a good attitude!

All sales at this store will benefit Cypress Assistance Ministries. CAM is a 501c3 non-profit that benefits the Cy-Fair community. We provide rental and utility assistance, maintain a food pantry, provide job hunting resources, as well as other community services.

If you are interested in helping, please click on the link below and sign up for an orientation tour. The new location opens to the public on June 6, 2025.

Cypress Assistance Ministries is opening a second location for our resale store and donation centers. We need volunteers to help us in our new donation center.

Our donation center is broken up into different departments; once you complete an orientation, you will be able to choose which department you would prefer to volunteer in. Departments include: donation intake, clothing, housewares, toys, accessories, electronics, and baby items. Duties vary by department, but include things like cleaning, organizing, sorting, pricing and displaying items in the store. We will provide training to all volunteers.

The donation center is open from 9 am - 3 pm, Monday through Saturday. Most volunteers start off working 3-4 hours, once per week.

All sales in the resale store will benefit Cypress Assistance Ministries. CAM is a 501c3 non-profit which provides assistance to the Cy-Fair community. We provide rent and utility assistance, maintain a food pantry, provide job hunting resources, and have many other programs to benefit our community.

If this is something you are interested in doing, I would recommend attending one of our orientation tours. Please sign up at the link below.

Are you organized and flexible, and do you like to talk on the phone?

Would you like to be essential to initiating coordinated assistance during times of disaster? If you answered yes to these questions, then the role of DAT Duty Officer might be something that interests you.

DAT Duty Officers dispatch and provide leadership guidance to a Red Cross Disaster Action
Team to meet with the clients who are in need and manage the relief effort.

They assess the situation and deploy the most appropriate resources to support efforts such as

For more information or questions please feel free to call me or email and let's talk about how you can serve our communities! Where passion meets purpose!

Sylvia Burle

Volunteer Services Recruitment Specialist
American Red Cross serving Greater Houston
Galveston Counties/Fort Bend/Victoria/Port Lavaca/Dewitt/Cuero/Jackson Counties
361-500-5027 or email sylvia.burle@redcross.org

Our nonprofit is in need a 2 grant writers asap 

Out-of-this-world opportunities to make a real difference await you at Space Center Houston! Whether it’s on the museum floor or behind the scenes, we have a position to fit your interests.

As a volunteer, you’ll have a positive impact not only on Space Center Houston, but also on the local and global communities we serve. Volunteer in our education programs inspiring the astronauts and engineers of tomorrow, help our staff welcoming guests from around the globe, or play a vital role in both daytime and evening special events.

Learn about the space program and share your knowledge with our guests as they explore our attractions. Volunteer in amazing areas such as Starship Gallery and Astronaut Gallery where hundreds of unique space and science artifacts are housed and Independence Plaza where the high-fidelity space shuttle replica is mounted on top of the historic shuttle carrier aircraft NASA 905.

We are currently seeking volunteers interested in assisting in the following areas:

Adult volunteers must:

To apply, go to www.spacecenter.org/volunteer

Habitat for Humanity has a current need for the following:

Auction & Donations Team

Volunteers will solicit and secure donations for Habitat for Humanity signature events.

Habitat for Humanity Promotions Team volunteers:

 If either of these two opportunities are something you are interested in please email Felicia Best at Felicia@habitatnwhc.org

Looking for a Russian/English speaking volunteer who is willing to help translate for one of our Partner Families.  Preferable someone who is able to come on some Saturdays to assist with translation.

This is will allow for the partner family to have a complete understanding of our program and set her up for success.

If you are interested please contact Niza@habitatnwhc.org or call 281 477 0460

Have you ever wanted to build for Habitat for Humanity?

Well now is your chance! 

Habitat for Humanity NWHC is placing volunteer groups of 5-30 for 2017. 

If your company, organization, club or church would like to participate, contact Rachel@habitatnwhc.org 

Reserve your spot today! They fill up quickly! 

DETAILS:

Days/Times:

POSITION DESCRIPTION

At Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County we build quality, affordable homes in partnership with deserving families.  Since our incorporation in 1989, our affiliate and its contributors have built over 230 homes in northwest Harris County.  In 2014, in an effort to continue to promote quality, affordable housing, we committed to expand our mission to include home repair projects for deserving families that qualify under our strict guidelines.

We are seeking a motivated, outgoing candidate with a passion for helping others to join our team as our Marketing and Development Intern!  In this role you will be assisting the Development department with developing, maintaining, and expanding partnerships in the Northwest Harris County community by working with volunteers, business, and individual donors to help us raise donations we need to fulfill our mission of eliminating sub-standard housing.

Marketing and Development Interns report to the Director of Marketing and Community Development.  They are expected to work from 10:00 to 3:00 Thursdays and Fridays and 8:00 to 3:00 Saturdays for approximately 16 to 20 weeks at a time.  For more information please contact Felicia Best at fbest@habitatnwhc.org.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES & TRAINING OFFERED

QUALIFICATIONS

The mission of Space Center Houston is to inspire all generations through the wonders of space exploration.  We aspire to be the leading science and space learning organization in the world. Owned and operated by the nonprofit Manned Space Flight Education Foundation, we are the Official Visitor Center of NASA Johnson Space Center. The center features more than 400 space artifacts, hands-on interactive educational exhibits, and robust youth programs interpreting the exciting future and remarkable past of America’s human spaceflight program.

We are seeking adult volunteers to support the Educational Programs Department in welcoming students to Space Center Houston by providing front line interaction immediately upon their arrival. Responsibilities and qualifications are shown below:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

COMMITMENT

Space Center Houston is an equal opportunity employer and earned 2016 Houston Chronicle Top Workplaces honors in an anonymous survey of its employees. It has a diverse and inclusive work culture with a creative, fun and collaborative environment.

To apply: Contact the Human Resources Department at (281) 244-2150.

Join the mission by volunteering at Space Center Houston!

This year Space Center Houston is celebrating the 50th anniversary of humanity's first steps on the moon, and we want you to be a part of it!  We're seeking volunteers to help in a number of areas, including:

As a volunteer you'll receive a number of benefits, including discounts and special opportunities.  Apply today!

For more information, and to apply, go to:

www.spacecenter.org/volunteer

Join the mission by volunteering at Space Center Houston!

This year Space Center Houston is celebrating the 50th anniversary of humanity's first steps on the moon, and we want you to be a part of it!  We're seeking volunteers to help in a number of areas, including:

As a volunteer you'll receive a number of benefits, including discounts and special opportunities.  Apply today!

For more information, and to apply, go to:

www.spacecenter.org/volunteer

Join the mission by volunteering at Space Center Houston!

This year Space Center Houston is celebrating the 50th anniversary of humanity's first steps on the moon, and we want you to be a part of it!  We're seeking volunteers to help in a number of areas, including:

As a volunteer you'll receive a number of benefits, including discounts and special opportunities.  Apply today!

For more information, and to apply, go to:

www.spacecenter.org/volunteer

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

Our offices are in Clear Lake and the Woodlands area but we have patients all over the Greater Houston Area and Woodlands. The training would be done in our Houston office but the opportunity would be in the League City Area.

Due to the nature of the patients’ conditions each volunteer will be required to go through required training to volunteer with our patients. The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour. Thank you.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patient, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

Our offices are in Clear Lake and the Woodlands area but we have patients all over the Greater Houston Area and Woodlands. The training would be done in our Houston office but the opportunity would be in the Pasadena Area.

Due to the nature of the patients’ conditions each volunteer will be required to go through required training to volunteer with our patients. The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour. Thank you.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

Our offices are in the Galleria and Woodlands area but we have patients all over the Greater Houston Area and Woodlands. The training would be done in our Houston office but the opportunity would be in the Webster Area.

Due to the nature of the patients’ conditions each volunteer will be required to go through required training to volunteer with our patients. The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour. Thank you.

VOLUNTEER WITH A HOUSTON RESPONDS COALITION

Choose a region of Greater Houston to serve and follow the link to volunteer.   

For more information about Houston Responds visit: https://www.houstonresponds.org

Best Practices for Volunteers During COVID-19

https://www.houstonresponds.org/c19serve

The following are best practices that volunteers can utilize while engaging and participating in community events during the Coronavirus pandemic.  

Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and warm water or use hand sanitizer that has at least 60% alcohol. 

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, especially when out in public. 

Avoid contact with people who are sick and stay home if you are sick. 

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. 

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue away. 

Stagger your volunteering shifts.

Volunteers most at risk of contracting Covid-19 should not volunteer until further notice.

Provide administrative or support functions for older volunteers who want to be part of the response.

Volunteers in our summer teen volunteer program are focused on supporting our Operations and Education programs.  They may serve in one of three different areas:

NEW!  Summer teen volunteers that meet their commitment will be able to volunteer throughout the fall semester at weekend and evening events.

The single largest need for volunteers. 

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. 

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month. 

The single largest need for volunteers. 

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. 

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month. 

You have unique gifts and talents and there are many great organizations that are in need of people like you. We are happy and humbled you have landed here to explore ways to give your time & talents in service to others.

We are looking for a talented Social Media Manager to oversee and administer our social media accounts. This is a volunteer position. You will be responsible for creating original text and video content, managing posts, and responding to followers. You will manage our company image in a cohesive way to achieve our marketing goals. As a Social Media Manager, we expect you to be up-to-date with the latest digital technologies and social media trends. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to express our rescue’s views and animals creatively. Ultimately, you should be able to handle our social media presence ensuring high levels of web traffic and customer engagement, building out a team as the need arises. We are seeking a Volunteer Social Media Manager who can work from the comfort of their home that will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

Qualities to Ensure Success:

Choice Nation Academy is looking for an experienced Enrollment Specialist with sales-ability that believes in providing exceptional service to parents, the school leaders and the communities we serve.

Under the guidance of the Project Manager, the Enrollment Specialist would work remotely to perform an array of administrative tasks providing support and assistance students and families with enrollment, as well as the members on their team, and the parents in our communities. The Enrollment Specialist manages the entire admissions process for new families from scheduling the tour, to following up on their child’s first day in class. We believe that excellence is a choice and our mission is to find the next best candidate to help professionalize our industry by providing the operational support all schools require, but often don’t have consistent access to.

Responsibilities

Requirements

Education, Training and/or Experience

Associates Degree in Business, Marketing, or Administration

Preferred Qualifications

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

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

Our North Houston Area patients need YOU! Become a patient companion volunteer providing companionship, active listening, reading or other activities with our North Houston area hospice patients. This is a very rewarding opportunity to support the patient and their family at this juncture of their life journey.

Requirements; A commitment to visit assigned patient(s) a minimum of 2-4 times per month. You choose the number of patients you are able to take on and the location of those patients.

Orientation & Training provided at no charge to the volunteer.

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

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Enhabit (Formally Encompass) are looking for compassionate, patient, kind volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

Our offices are in Clear Lake, Southeast Houston and the Woodlands area but we have patients all over the Greater Houston Area. The training would be done in our Houston office (45 South & Fuqua area)  but the opportunity would be in the Channelview Area.

Due to the nature of the patients’ conditions each volunteer will be required to go through training to volunteer with our patients. The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the reward of giving your time to these patients is beyond measure. You can give these people a final dignity in their final days. Thank you.

Our Deconstruction team takes apart buildings and structures that would otherwise be demolished and helps save usable material from landfills by recycling materials and selling them at our ReStore. The revenue generated from the deconstruction projects goes back to Habitat to be used to help continue our mission of building decent, affordable housing. Volunteering with our deconstruction crew is an excellent way to meet friends and learn new skills in a fun environment. We hope you join us soon!

Location and Schedule

? Monday – Thursday 7:30 – 3:00

? Locations vary – New projects begin each week

Reservations

? All volunteers must fill out a volunteer waiver before coming to the deconstruction site

? Groups of 3 or more must schedule with the Volunteer Coordinator

Age Limits

? Volunteers must be 18 years of age to participate

What to Bring/Wear

? Clothing that you can get dirty

? Closed toed shoes

? A water bottle

? Lunch

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity please email our volunteer coordinator at Rachel@habitatnwhc.org

AccentCare Hospice is piloting a Virtual Reality Experience Program for hospice patients. Virtual Reality Experience Volunteers will be trained to work alongside the Hospice Social Worker to bring provided virtual reality equipment into the patient's home and engage them with experiences they would never have access to normally. Virtual Reality Experiences include touring cities around the world, joining deep sea divers, exploring nature preserves and more! 

Assist our full time case workers with navigating people from crisis to lifelong self-sufficiency. As a volunteer case worker you will:

Interfaith Caring Ministries is in need of a volunteer receptionist for our administrative office. The volunteer will be trained on greeting clients and other walk in visitors; routing calls, disseminating agency information; taking messages, searching for records in our client database software and scheduling client appointments. Must be comfortable talking to clients and handling a sensitive, vulnerable population. You will be the face of our organization and must be professional and handle multiple tasks at once.

For more information and to sign up for this volunteer role, please email us at volunteer@icmtx.org. 

Interfaith Caring Ministries is in need of client interviewers for our Client Services program. These volunteers are responsible for greeting clients and interviewing them one-on-one as they complete paperwork and apply for financial assistance with our agency. Volunteers should be comfortable working with a sensitive and vulnerable population; professionalism, adhering to a strict confidentiality policy and handling clients with kindness, patience and grace are a must. 

After our students finish the high school program of Higher Up Texas, they move into HUT Phase 2. Here, we provide support via group virtual meetings, one on one check ins, mailed care packages, letters of encouragement, and any resources needed to help answer questions and find solutions towards reaching career goals. 

Our HUG-A-HUT is a box of care items that you can send in the mail and the student will receive it. Items can include candy, tea, candle, journal, motivational book, crossword books, coloring books, fast food gift card, and most importantly- a note of encouragement. Things to help ease their minds and feel comforted as they begin life after high school! 

HUG-A-HUT is a socially distanced way to share the love to a student needing some encouragement in life!

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

Our offices are in the S Houston and Woodlands area but we have patients all over the Greater Houston Area and Woodlands. The training would be done in our Houston office but the opportunity would be in the Highlands Area.

Due to the nature of the patients’ conditions each volunteer will be required to go through required training to volunteer with our patients. The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour. Thank you.

We are looking for someone who has their own equipment and would like to help us by going to our community events and taking pictures and/or videos as we want to take the compiled footage and create a documentary. We are looking for someone who can dedicate 10 hours a month to the project If you are interested Please respond we want to get start immediately with this project

We are looking for a paid volunteer 4hrs per day Monday through Friday and every 2nd Saturday to log clients as they come in to pick up donations and to also help with Inventory  Input of donated items and other clerical duties . We would like to train the prospective person starting March 2020 If you are interested please contact us immediately

Our website needs to be changed over to Wordpress so it can be a portable website.  

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 3rd Wednesday, 2pm - 3pm in Clear Lake.

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 single largest need for volunteers. 

A home visitor is a volunteer who is matched with an adult who is blind or visually impaired. The volunteer assists the person with everyday tasks that allow the person to maintain their independence (ex. grocery shopping, mail reading, bill paying, running errands). 

The blind adult lives in the specified area.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

The single largest need for volunteers. 

A home visitor is a volunteer who is matched with an adult who is blind or visually impaired and assists the person with everyday tasks that allow the person to maintain their independence (ex. grocery shopping, mail reading, bill paying, running errands). The blind adult lives in the specified area.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

The single largest need for volunteers. 

A home visitor is a volunteer who is matched with an adult who is blind or visually impaired. The volunteer assists the person with everyday tasks that allow the person to maintain their independence (ex. grocery shopping, mail reading, bill paying, running errands). 

The blind adult lives in the specified area.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

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.

We are currently looking for someone who is good at Twitter, Instagram, Facebook Design event flyers for a upcoming National Campaign If you enjoy posting and having conversations on Social Media Please Contact Us.

We are working on an art project that will center maternal mental health and are looking for a student who is looking to expand their artistry and complete a mural project.

We are also looking for someone who is interesting in expanding their Interior Design skills to help us design our current space.

We are requiring:

Meals on Wheels delivers hot, well-balanced meals to the doors of seniors and other neighbors who are homebound because of disability or illness. By supporting their nutritional needs, this program helps participants maintain or improve their health, remain independent, and stay in their homes for as long as possible.

When you become a volunteer with NAM Meals on Wheels, you deliver more than just a nutritious meal because you provide a smiling face and a much needed human connection to seniors and disabled adults in Northwest Harris County.  We rely on the ability of our volunteers to pick up and deliver hot meals (or frozen meals/groceries) to our clients from one of our three convenient locations listed below. Make a difference today by joining our team and becoming part of the change in this community! For more information about Meals on Wheels or to schedule your volunteer orientation, please visit our website or contact NAM’s Programs and Community Resource Coordinator at (281) 885-4604. 

Note: Background checks/ orientation are required for new volunteers. Drivers must be 18 or older; passengers of all ages welcome.

Point of Contact:

Programs and Community Resource Coordinator

281-885-4604

volunteer@namonline.org

What We Do: NAM provides assistance in multiple areas including food, shelter, health, education, safety and financial education.

Who We Are: Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM) is a nonprofit, community-based, multi-program social service agency that strives to meet basic human needs through Neighbors Helping Neighbors.

Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center has had over 250 bird species sighted within its boundaries! We have birds during all seasons and many migratory species may stop in.

In our restored prairie and wetlands, a seasonal bird survey is conducted to monitor the different species that are found. Once a month from September to May, we are looking for volunteers to help assist with this very important project.

All skill levels are welcomed; from advanced birders to beginners. On-spot training will be provided.

Contact Jacob Poinsett at Jacob.Poinsett@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

Sheldon Lake State Park offers field trips to local groups and schools, typically from 9:00am-12:00pm on  Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and occasional Saturdays. Field trip volunteers support staff by assisting with fishing programs, nature walks, and other programming. May be asked to assist with outreach events outside of the park.

Minimum age of 18—Criminal Background Check required

Contact Jacob Poinsett at Jacob.Poinsett@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

Do you have a green thumb? We want you to come out and help us keep our gardens and wildscapes in tiptop shape. Assist with the overall development and maintenance of the gardens and trails. Duties include pruning, invasives removal, weeding, and planting. No experience necessary, all training will be provided.

Minimum age of 18—Criminal Background Check required

Contact Jacob Poinsett at Jacob.Poinsett@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

Come out to Sheldon and walk the trails! Our rovers interact with guests to answer questions, provide directions, and point out wildlife! You can also assist with our public programs. Sheldon Lake State Park is open daily from 8:00am-5:00pm. If you enjoy talking to people, this opportunity is for you! Preferred volunteer days are Saturdays or Sundays for 1-3 hours. May be asked to assist with outreach events outside of the park.

Preferred experience would include knowledge of flora and fauna indigenous to the Piney Woods region of Texas, experience presenting to groups, and the ability to walk trails or stand for several hours at a time. Shifts will be primarily on weekend days, or as needed. Volunteer will need to coordinate a schedule with park staff.

Minimum age of 18—Criminal Background Check required

Contact Jacob Poinsett at Jacob.Poinsett@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

Be part of a large-scale prairie and wetland restoration project! Our volunteers come out every Tuesday from 8:00am-11:30am to plant, pot, and perform other restoration activities. Volunteers should expect to get dirty and learn about prairies and wetlands! No experience necessary, orientation and training provided.

Minimum age of 18—Criminal Background Check required

Contact Matthew Moore at Matthew.Moore@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

Houston has a wonderful diversity of plants and animals, but they are being outcompeted by invasive species that harm the environment. Sheldon Lake State Park wants help managing our restored coastal prairie so that the many native birds, amphibians, and mammals will still have a home. Volunteers will work with park staff to remove invasive plants like the Chinese tallow, eastern baccharis, and deep-rooted sedge using tools and other methods. You will also learn how to identify the flora and fauna of the greater Houston region. Invasive removal will be done outside in variable conditions and will require physical exertion. All tools will be provided.  If you love the outdoors and want to preserve it for years to come, visit our park and see what you can do to protect Houston’s natural resources.

Criminal background check required. Volunteers age 18+ only.

Contact Matthew Moore at Matthew.Moore@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

We are currently looking for individuals over the age of 18 who are willing to assist the Canine Program at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) by volunteering to act as a decoy. Your role will be to carry a training aid through any area where Passenger Screening Canine is being conducted. The TSA canines are classified as passive response canines, meaning their actions are passively controlled and non-aggressive.

You will need to wear loose fitting clothing and bring a small carry-on type piece of luggage. For example, roller bag, backpack, laptop bag, etc. You can also actually be traveling the day of your assignment. Just give us at least 48 hours advance notice so we can add you on the schedule.

You must not have allergies to the following items; dogs, cotton, wool, latex, or adhesive strips as these items may be used as a part of the exercise. Please make sure that you are not afraid of dogs. Interested individuals please send an email with the subject line “TSA Decoy Volunteer” with your name, phone number, and availability to IAHK9Decoy@tsa.dhs.gov for more information. We can also be reached at (281) 848-2956 or (832) 840-9935. Thank you for your interest in helping our canine team maintain and improve their effectiveness!

Disciple teens with StandOUT Youth. We are committed to life-on-life discipleship. This is a one year committment. 

Role:

Meet 8 Tuesdays per semester 5:30 PM - 8PM for our teen BLOCK Parties

Hangout with mentee once a month outside of the program

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

Our offices are in the S Houston and Woodlands area but we have patients all over the Greater Houston Area and Woodlands. The training would be done in our Houston office but the opportunity would be in the Katy Area.

Due to the nature of the patients’ conditions each volunteer will be required to go through required training to volunteer with our patients. The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour. Thank you.

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

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

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

TWST4GIRLS is interviewing potential mentors for youth girls ages 11-17. You will be working with youth from diverse backgrounds, underserved communities, working-class families, incarcerated or recently paroled youth. We are looking specifically for mentors who have a background in animal science.

ORGANIZATION:

We offer life skills development, skillfully matched female mentors (THAT'S YOU!), career exploration, as well as intellectual and cultural exposure at no cost to the youth that we serve!

Youth graduate TWST’s Core Program as well-rounded young women who are purposeful, self-sufficient, and equipped with the tools needed to excel in life.

WHO WE NEED:

We are looking for female mentors who possess all or most of these qualities:

Experience is a bonus but not required. Training will be provided. This is an ongoing position since, our youth are in need of consistent adult figures in their lives. 

TWST4GIRLS is interviewing potential support team members. You will be volunteering alongside TWST board members in the nonprofit logistics needed to support youth aged 8-17. TWSTKids are from diverse backgrounds, underserved communities, working class families and potentially incarcerated or recently paroled youth.

 (PLEASE SEND OFFICIAL APPLICATION VIA WWW.TWST4GIRLS.ORG click "Become a volunteer")

Positions needed are:

Executive Secretary 

Volunteer Coordinator

Fundraising Manager

They might:

We are looking for support team members who possess all or most of these qualities:

Requirements:

Do you have a knack for capturing precious moments? Do you love scrap booking or preserving memories? Do you find joy in being a story teller through pictures, videos and written word?

If you answered "Yes", then you sound like a HISTORIAN! 

TWST4Girls is looking for a Historian to memorialize our work with youth via: photo, print, videos and more!

Purpose:

This role is highly important because the Historian imprints our staple in the world and
reminds participants of their growth and impact. This role is entrusted with preserving
the legacy of TWST4Girls.

Description

● Keeps record of TWST’s accomplishments and activities.
● Collect items such as pictures, videos, television appearances and news clippings
about TWST4Girls
● Maintains TWST4Girls social media accounts
● Compiles a scrapbook of all significant information involving the organization
should be included in the scrapbook, including TWST advertisements,
newsletters, newspaper articles, event programs, ticket stubs and photos
● Creating and maintaining a blog of TWST4Girls outreach and impact is desired
● Posts about upcoming events on social media and web sites
● Photographs and/or video records events, meetings, etc.
● Shares successes and organization highlights with team members, parents and
participants
● Collects the nominations for the TWST’s awards, such as Volunteer of the Year,
TWST Kid of the Year etc...

The best suited:

● Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of TWST4Girls mission and
programs
● Takes initiative
● Detail oriented
● Imaginative
● Possess excellent communication, written and verbal skills
● Photography background (or connects with photographer)
● Resourceful
● Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and storage software or hardware tools
● Is technically inclined
● Knowledgeable about leveraging tools on social media platforms