Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Wesley's Food Pantry needs volunteers for our drive-up food pantry to help our Houston neighbors who are in desperate need of food. 

Duties include:

Skills Needed:

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8:30am-12:30pm: packaging bags, loading bags into clients cars (may require limited outdoor time), restocking, set up and clean up

Tuesdays 8:30am-11:30am: Unloading trucks, stocking shelves, pre-packing grocery bags

Our address is 1235 Lorraine St. Please arrive 10 minutes before your shift. Parking is available on the street, being careful not to block driveways, and enter at the large gate on Gano St. If you are running late for your shift, please call 713-821-8950.

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All gardeners and amateur gardeners welcome! Wesley Community Center is home to the Lorraine Street Gardening Club. The land surrounding our Food Pantry is equipment with 14 garden beds and is also home to a hive of bees to help with pollination. 

We take a central planning approach and garden all plots together, maximizing the plots for the gardeners' benefit and the clients of the pantry. Because of this, we ask that you meet with our lead garden volunteer before beginning planting.

The garden is unique in that half of what we harvest goes to the food pantry to fill the grocery carts of those less fortunate in our community. The other half is split among the gardeners. The garden is open anytime the food pantry is open (9-3 T - S) and maintains a socially distanced garden get together on Saturdays. 

Need volunteers who have expertise and knowledge as it relates to increasing social media traffic and promoting program awareness.

The need at Wesley's Food Pantry has dramatically increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers are needed to help with our drive up food pantry to help our Houston neighbors who are in desperate need of food. We will limit the number of volunteers to keep in line with social distancing recommendations and volunteers must wear face masks.

Please see available shifts, updated in needs each month.

Duties include:

Skills Needed:

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm, unloading deliveries, repackaging produce, pre-packing grocery bags for clients

            Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am-1:00pm: loading bags into clients cars (may require limited outdoor time), restocking, set up and clean up

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.

Photographer: Provide visual creative experiences by using photography skills at various WorkFaith events, staff photos, etc. (In-person and virtual opportunities)

Social Media: Assist with social media posting and managing accounts. (In-person and virtual opportunities)

Videographer: Film and edit video of various needs. Participant interviews, training videos, special events, etc. (In-person and virtual opportunities)

Students in Economic Initiatives Verizon Learning Center come to BakerRipley to learn computer skills for jobs and education.

Sign up at: https://volunteer.bakerripley.org/recruiter/501/OppDetails/2039/Learning-Center-Front-Desk-Volunteer/

The Front Desk Volunteers have a vital role in helping BakerRipley students with the machines and tools they are familiar with, doing tours, cleaning up areas, and answering general questions.

What will this achieve?
They will be available to help cover our open community hours. The duties of the Front Desk Volunteers are also to act as support for the Learning Center.

What will I need to do?
-Check voicemails and return phone calls as needed, to provide information.
-Greet and answer general questions.
-Give tours of the different areas.
-Train and be proficient in the center's specialized software & equipment.
-Set up for workshops, clean and restock areas after use.

What's required of me to be successful in this role?
-Cultural Sensitivity and Mutual Respect: Ability to interact professionally with students of diverse backgrounds, developing a rapport with students as the primary drivers of their own learning and success.
-Good Interpersonal & Communication skills: Willing to work with students in a personal, one on one setting.
-Willing to troubleshoot, unafraid of failure, adaptable to change and a curious mind open to learning new tools and thinking creatively.

Where would I be volunteering?
Sharpstown-Gulfton Campus Verizon Learning Center: 6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074

NOTE: Volunteers are required to wear masks for in-person volunteering roles.

What is the time commitment?
-To get you started, we will provide training in our program structure, menu of software, equipment and the main communication tools. -The training will take about 2 hours and will be arranged with one of our team members in November.
-Depending on the length of the commitment, there will be continuous team support and training along the way, as needed.
-A minimum of 4 hours a week starting in December.
-Assisting for morning Community Hours
Monday-Friday, Shifts between 9am-1pm

Who would be my supervisor?
Irene Martinez Batiz- Verizon Learning Center Manager

Students in Economic Initiatives Verizon Learning Center come to BakerRipley to learn computer skills for jobs and education.

Learning Center Internship: Come spend a semester at the Learning Center, teaching, learning, designing, and creating! While interning you will learn (or improve) your digital design and fabrication skills, teach workshops to our community members and help others learn how to use the machines!

What will this achieve?
The Learning Center Internship will help students further develop their digital design and fabrication skills as well as prepare internees for future careers in STEM.

What will I need to do?
-Check voicemails and return phone calls as needed, to provide information.
-Train and be proficient in the center's specialized software and equipment.
-Lead and support (set-up, clean, restock) workshops.
-Give tours on scheduled and or need-basis.
-Set up, clean and restock areas.
-Greet and answer general questions.
-Other duties specifically around coordination of special events or assignments.

What's required of me to be successful in this role?
-Cultural Sensitivity and Mutual Respect: Ability to interact professionally with students of diverse backgrounds.
-Good Interpersonal & Communication skills: Willing to work with students on an individual level and collaboratively lead groups of people in workshops.
-Self-starter skills: Willing to take initiative on learning new tools as well as curriculum development.

Where would I be volunteering?
Sharpstown-Gulfton Campus Verizon Learning Center: 6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074

NOTE: Volunteers are required to wear masks for in-person volunteering roles.

What is the time commitment?
-To get you started, we will provide training in our program structure, menu of software, equipment and the main communication tools. -The training will take about 2 hours and will be arranged with one of our team members.
-Depending on the length of the commitment, there will be continuous team support and training along the way, as needed.
-10 hours per week, Saturdays required.
-A three month commitment is needed (estimated dates to be confirmed):
Approx. Jan. 15 to April 15
Approx. May 15 to August 15
Occasional staff meetings (TBD)

Who would be my supervisor?
Irene Martinez Batiz- Verizon Learning Center Manager

Students in Economic Initiatives Verizon Learning Center come to BakerRipley to learn computer skills for jobs and education. Sign up at: https://volunteer.bakerripley.org/recruiter/501/OppDetails/2040/Learning-Center-Workshop-Volunteer/

The Workshop Volunteer has a vital role in helping BakerRipley students with duties such as: answering the phone, greeting people as they come in, answering any questions about the programs, and giving tours periodically as people would like to see the space. They will also assist with workshops. During this time they will help set up, prep materials, and possibly lead a class if they would like.

What will this achieve?
The duties of the Workshop Volunteer will allow for programming to be operating at maximum efficiency, while making the Learning Center a safe and essential space to learn in.

What will I need to do?
-Check voicemails and return phone calls as needed, to provide information.
-Greet people, answer questions on programming.
-Give tours of the different areas.
-Train and be proficient in the center's specialized software & equipment.
-Lead and support (set-up, clean, restock) workshops.
-Other duties specifically around coordination of special events or assignments.

What's required of me to be successful in this role?
-Cultural Sensitivity and Mutual Respect: Ability to interact professionally with students of diverse backgrounds, developing a rapport with students as the primary drivers of their own learning and success.
-Good Interpersonal & Communication skills: Willing to work with students on an individual level and collaboratively lead groups of people in workshops.
-Self-starter skills: Willing to take initiative, and learn new technology.

Where would I be volunteering?
Sharpstown-Gulfton Campus Verizon Learning Center: 6500 Rookin St, Houston, TX 77074

NOTE: Volunteers are required to wear masks for in-person volunteering roles.

What is the time commitment?
-To get you started, we will provide training in our program structure, menu of software, equipment and the main communication tools. -The training will take about 2 hours and will be arranged with one of our team members in November.
-A minimum of 5 hours a week starting in December.
-Preferably Afternoon Shifts
Monday-Friday, Shifts from 1pm-6pm

Who would be my supervisor?
Irene Martinez Batiz - Verizon Learning Center Manager

BakerRipley students in Adult Education Programs come to BakerRipley to learn skills for jobs and education. The Customer Success Volunteer has a vital role in helping BakerRipley students complete their ESL, GED or vocational training studies. The Customer Success Volunteer manages the adult education student mailbox, voicemails & phone calls, and provides information & referrals to other resources or programs.

What will this achieve?
-A smooth entryway into the Adult Education program for all potential clients.
-A connection to resources for all students in need, so they can achieve their goals and support their families.

What will I need to do?
-Check voicemails and return phone calls as needed, to provide information.
-Help prepare and distribute resource packages and outreach materials to clients and partners.
-Make student phone calls as needed to either request information or offer a service.
-Collect and draft student success stories.
-Greet students into the building and help them navigate.

What is required of me to be successful in this role?
-Cultural Sensitivity and Mutual Respect: Ability to interact professionally with students of diverse backgrounds, developing a rapport with students as the primary drivers of their own learning and success.
-Basic proficiency in workplace computer skills.
-Attention to detail.
-Solid writing skills in English.
-Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are required.

Where would I be volunteering?
This is an in-person volunteer role at the Gulfton Campus Annex B location, 6655 Rookin at Bellaire. Masks are required.

What is the time commitment?
-To get you started, we will provide training in our program structure, menu of services and the main communication tools. The training will take about 2-3 hours and will be arranged with one of our team members.
-You will also shadow a team member briefly to learn on the job and get familiar with the most frequent requests.
-Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one three-hour shift (either 9 am-12 pm or 5 pm-8 pm) on a Tuesday, Wednesday and/or Thursday each week.

Who would be my coordinator?
Marcus Villagran, BakerRipley Adult Education Volunteer Coordinator

The Healthcare for the Homeless dental clinic is now seeking a volunteer to help at the front desk on Fridays (hours to be determined between the applicant and the dental staff).  

The placement requires a long-term commitment to the position and must be someone who is not expecting to be placed as a student volunteer.  

Interested applicants should email me at mary.vaughan2@bcm.edu.

The social media volunteers play a key role in maximizing our community engagement online. Your job will be to help us maintain a dialogue with supporters on Instagram and grow the number of followers.

Requirements:

As a Community Outreach Volunteer, you will help 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 Wesley's services for both external and internal community outreach purposes to communicate the mission and purpose of the organization.

Location and Time Commitment: Our Wesley office is located in Near Northside of Houston. Opportunities are flexible and can fit around your routine. Time commitment and location is flexible and dependent upon outreach efforts and events.

Skills, Abilities, Knowledge:  

The position of Public Relations Volunteer will be responsible for assisting in the strategic development and implementation of the organization’s overall Public Relations program(s). The position will include assisting in the preparation of news releases, feature articles and talking points.

We are a nonprofit based in Houston focused on stabilizing the episodic and transitional homeless. Since 2016, we have been connecting individuals and families with Houston's many resources, community organizations, and homeless service providers to ensure stability, security, and success for our clients. In the last year, we have observed rapid growth in clients, partners, and community support. Despite the abundance of resources available to the homeless, many still face a large number of obstacles and challenges that often make even basic survival impossible. At The Village Connect, we have developed creative and alternative strategies for solving common problems affecting the episodic homeless population in Houston. Our focus on advocacy, goal setting, and game planning has culminated in a new service model which provides pathways for stability for our clients. However, in order to fully realize our model we need dedicated interns and volunteers that can help us reach our goals. We are looking to fill multiple positions. Most of the work can be completed online/remotely, and involves research, and calling organizations to find resources for our clients. If you are interested please let us know. You can also check out our website and apply at: https://www.thevillageconnect.org/copy-of-tvc-sponsorship-program-2020

Precinct One CERT is a non-profit organization that teaches people how to better prepare themselves for hazards that may affect their communities. Cert trains the public in basic disaster response skills and volunteers are needed! This is great opportunity to volunteer and perform these activities, so it allows responders to focus their efforts on more complex, essential, and critical tasks. Volunteers will receive training as required. Waiver form will be provided by Precinct One CERT.

Volunteers must:

Volunteer Location is NRG Stadium but may vary. For additional information contact Thearon Covington 786-266-1003 or via email at TLOLO@hotmail.com

The Outreach Team @ U.S.VETS - Houston needs your help. Each and every day, our team canvasses the Greater Houston community to educate homeless veterans on our services and programs and encourage veterans to get off the streets and begin the process of regaining a healthy quality of life through our program. With that said, we need the support of our partners and the community!

Our Outreach team is in need of sack lunches / prepared lunches to distribute to homeless veterans. Currently, our budget is limited, however, the need to provide the basic necessities for our veterans is critical.

We welcome corporate partners, volunteer groups, and anyone looking to make a difference and provide an in-kind donation of sack lunches. 

Please contact Danielle C. Richardson, Development and Communications Manager at: 823-986-8217 / drichardson@usvets.org. 

Thank you!

Houston Area Women’s Center is the city’s largest and most comprehensive service provider and advocate for victims of
domestic violence, sexual assault, and sex trafficking. The agency offers a holistic set of programs from Crisis Response to
Survivor Empowerment that support survivors so that they can live free from the effects of violence in the future.

This is our general sign up for volunteering with us. Someone from our team will reach out to you once you respond to this need. We have the following options available and will update volunteers on activities as they are available.

1. Special Events

2. Fundraising

3. Donation Drives/Kit Building

4. Direct Client Services-Training will be required 

5. Special Projects-Remote Options 

6. Writing Encouragement Letters/Cards to Survivors 

Reach out to us with any questions at: volunteer@hawc.org 

Client File Review Volunteer - Quality Management

Position: Client File Review Volunteer

Organization: Houston Area Women's Center (HAWC)

Job Summary: As a Client File Review Volunteer in the Quality Management department, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and quality of client files at HAWC. Your attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to maintaining confidentiality will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of HAWC's services to individuals affected by domestic and sexual violence.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Time Commitment:

Benefits:

Please note that this is a volunteer position, and no financial compensation will be provided.

To apply for the Client File Review Volunteer role, please respond to this need and the HAWC Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you. Please fill out the background check form attached to this need. 

Hello Volunteers!

HAWC is planning to host a volunteer appreciation picnic on October 12th between 6-8pm. We are looking for volunteers to assist with set up/clean up, locating park to host event, serving food, sponsoring snack and drink items, providing water, donating giveaways (awards, gift bags), assisting with creating invite for event, donating decorations, activities, etc.

Please respond to this need if you are interested in helping with this event. 

Thank you!

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Hope Impacts partners with Cross Road Church to offer the opportunity for the homeless community of Katy to come and have supper, fellowship together, take a shower, and receive necessities and clothes.  We need volunteers to help us facilitate this program. You must arrive promptly at 4:30 to receive your role and have time to ask questions if needed. If you cannot arrive at 4:30 pm, please email us directly at allie@hopeimpacts.org

Positions will be assigned upon arrival and may include: 

Please visit our website before your shift to watch the training slide show.
Link: https://www.hopeimpacts.org/general-volunteer-training-slideshow

MINORS BETWEEN 16-18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES & EVENTS BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.

IF YOU NEED COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS (CSH) YOU MUST APPLY DIRECTLY WITH THE BRANCH MANAGER BY EMAILING allie@hopeimpacts.org.  CSH is approved on a case by case basis and approval can take up to 5 business days, you will need to schedule in advance accordingly, thank you.