Needs From: Volunteer Houston

The AIP BIPOC Network is seeking a volunteer to support the planning and coordination of our annual ROCK the Block Community Health & Resource Expo. You’ll help with logistics, vendor coordination, and event prep so that everything runs smoothly. Your work will directly support our mission to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment.

Tasks:

Assist with event planning checklists and timelines

Communicate with vendors, exhibitors, and community partners

Help organize event materials (program guides, signage, supply lists)

Support tracking of budgets, deposits, and contracts

Provide input on community engagement activities

Time Commitment:

4–6 hours per month leading up to the event (increasing closer to event date)

Remote with occasional virtual check-ins

Skills Needed:

Organized and detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Experience with events, logistics, or project coordination a plus

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

The AIP BIPOC Network is seeking a volunteer to support the planning of our annual Summit, a national virtual gathering focused on autoimmune health equity. You’ll assist with coordinating speakers, managing schedules, and preparing materials to ensure a smooth and impactful event. Your work will directly support our mission to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment.

Tasks:

Assist with speaker and panelist coordination (outreach, scheduling, materials)

Help organize agendas, run-of-show documents, and tech prep

Support communication with attendees and partners

Track registrations and prepare follow-up materials

Provide input on engagement strategies for participants

Time Commitment:

4–6 hours per month leading up to the event (increasing closer to event date)

Remote with virtual planning meetings

Skills Needed:

Organized and detail-oriented

Strong communication and coordination skills

Comfortable with virtual platforms (Zoom, Google Meet, or similar)

How to Get Started:
Submit your interest through Volunteer Houston. Once we receive your application, we’ll contact you to schedule an initial call.

✨ We’re Looking for a Social Media Volunteer! ✨

The Domestic Truth Foundation is seeking a passionate volunteer experienced in social media management and content creation to join our mission of supporting survivors of domestic and sexual violence.

Company Description
Young Homeowners League (YHL), a 501c3 nonprofit, promotes affordable homeownership through education and developing more starter homes.

We target base starter home as 4-bedroom, 1000 ft² and $150,000 cost.
We also arrange 50% ownership $75,000, and 25% ownership $40,000 with exclusive use of a bedroom.

Homeownership Planning Corps is a nonprofit coalition, led by YHL, dedicated to helping future homeowners plan early to work, save, and build strong credit so they can achieve homeownership while still young.

This is a part-time unpaid volunteer role for the Captain of Homeownership Planning Corps at a place of work and is supported in the Houston, TX area. The Captain will be responsible for leading and coordinating homeownership planning advocating programs at the community.
1. Start a Homeownership Planning Corps club or group at your place of work, with permission or support from the management or HR.
2. Attract more co-workers to join.
3. Assist each non-homeowner member to create a homeownership plan and update it at least once a year until becoming homeowner.
4. Arrange discussions, workshops, and events. YHL can provide speakers. Contact YHL if need help.
5. Coordinate members who like to buy land together (to reduce cost) or buy homes in the same area, or co-buy homes.
6. Produce social media material for sharing experiences.

Qualifications
Must be employed and interested in helping co-workers to become homeowners

Support those experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Houston by providing cold weather bags this winter. Your generosity can make a significant difference, offering essential items to help people endure the harsh conditions of the season.

 Below is a list of recommended items that can bring comfort and warmth during Houston's winter months:

Cold Weather Bags:

·        Hats/beanies

·        Scarfs

·        Mittens

·        Sleeping bags

·        Blankets

·        Wool socks

·        Hot hands/feet

·        Flint starter kits

·        Hot cocoa/Apple cider

·        Lip balm/Chapstick

·        Daily Vitamins

·        Throat Lozenges

We kindly ask that volunteers purchase the materials and assemble the bags independently. Please note that CFTH does not host events for assembling these bags unless specified in the description.

Thank you for your generosity and dedication to bringing moments of comfort and engagement to those who need it most. Your support truly makes a difference!

This Holiday Season make a difference in a teen's life by SHAREing your heart & home with a high school exchange student! Volunteers, with or without children at home, are needed to host teenage boys and girls from Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mongolia, Japan, and several other countries. Families can review student applications and choose the boy or girl that matches their family. SHARE! students speak English, come medically insured, and have their own spending money for personal expenses. They attend the host family’s local high school for a school year or semester.

Company Description
Young Homeowners League is a 501c3 nonprofit to empower high schoolers and other youths to work, save, buy land, build starter homes, and become young homeowners.
Revolving fund will be used to acquire lower priced land to develop into lots, with target cost $30k each.
Our first focus area is within the City of Houston with sewer line, and our second is communities within a one-hour commute of Houston.
We organize youths into project teams with experienced members to build starter homes, 1000 to 1400 sqft size, starting $120/sqft.
Young team members earn the majority share (80%) of project labor costs, with experienced members receiving 20%.
Team members have priority to purchase the homes they help build, at cost.

Role Description
An Affordable Homeownership Champion is an unpaid volunteer role, unless actively participating in construction work, in which case compensation comes from the experienced members portion (20%) of labor costs.
Champions can contribute in one or more of the following ways:
1. Help future homeowners, including yourself, plan to work, save, build credit, invest in land, support the construction of starter homes, and prepare for homeowner.
2. Support or supervise construction teams (ideal for teachers, retirees, tradespeople, or business professionals) building starter homes, especially part-time or during summer.
3. If you own land or a home and need a shed or smaller home built, consider placing an order through our project teams. Shed reference $35/sqft. Home within 1400 sqft reference $120/sqft
4. Help connect us with organizations offering grants or low-interest loans for our land revolving fund.
5. If you can put money into our revolving fund as a loan, let’s talk.
6. Help design starter homes that are attractive, efficient, using lower cost materials, and easier to build especially for less experienced youths.

Proofread, review, and edit the first draft of student job applications.

As an Application Advisor, you play a crucial role in helping our students submit outstanding job applications. Using the Application Feedback Form and the guidelines provided, you will review, proofread, and offer detailed suggestions to ensure each application meets the highest standards of professionalism. Volunteers will receive 1-3 applications per session to review, helping clients craft "pristine" applications that set them up for success in their job search.

This volunteer opportunity occurs three times a month, aligning with each JSA class cycle, and is conducted entirely electronically. Applications are sent out on Wednesdays, and reviewed submissions must be emailed back by 8:00 AM the following Wednesday. This one-week turnaround is vital as student training programs operate on a tight schedule. By contributing your time and expertise, you’ll directly impact the confidence and success of our clients as they take their next steps toward meaningful employment.

Join the Refugee Youth Mentoring (RYM) Program at Church World Service – Houston and make a lasting impact in the lives of refugee and immigrant youth!

Through this six-month mentoring program, volunteer mentors are matched with youth (ages 15–24) who are working toward academic, career, and life goals as they adjust to life in Houston.

As a mentor, you’ll meet with your assigned youth once a month (in-person or virtual) and participate in group mentoring sessions and community activities that build confidence, connection, and leadership.

What You’ll Do:

Meet with youth 1x/month for six months.

Support educational and career goals through mentoring.

Participate in monthly group mentoring and community activities.

Encourage cross-cultural learning and inclusion.

Ideal Volunteers:

Age 21 or older.

Passionate about supporting young people.

Culturally sensitive and open-minded.

Able to complete a background check and orientation (covered by CWS).

Benefits:

Build meaningful relationships with refugee and immigrant youth.

Gain mentoring, leadership, and cross-cultural communication experience.

Be part of a community working to empower youth to succeed in Houston.