Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer Benefits & Resource Navigator

Help individuals and families connect with the resources they need.

The Bridge Pantry is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and organized volunteer to assist individuals and families with accessing public benefits and community resources.

The Volunteer Benefits & Resource Navigator will receive training to help clients prepare for resource appointments, understand application requirements, gather needed documents, and follow up on applications for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, food assistance, utility assistance, housing resources, transportation assistance, and other community services.

Primary Responsibilities Conduct initial resource intake appointments with individuals and families. Review application checklists and help clients identify missing information or documents. Explain the general application process for SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, and other assistance programs. Help clients organize identification, income verification, household information, and supporting documents. Assist clients with accessing approved online application portals and resource directories. Schedule resource appointments and provide appointment reminders. Make follow-up phone calls to check on application progress and additional client needs. Connect clients with food, housing, healthcare, employment, transportation, utility, and emergency assistance resources. Document appointments, referrals, follow-up dates, and outcomes in the approved tracking system. Refer complex questions or urgent situations to pantry leadership or the appropriate agency. Who We Are Looking For

The ideal volunteer is patient, compassionate, organized, and comfortable speaking with people who may be experiencing financial hardship or other difficult circumstances.

Strong communication and listening skills. Comfortable making phone calls and conducting scheduled appointments. Able to follow written procedures and maintain accurate records. Basic computer, email, and online form skills. Able to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information responsibly. Social services, healthcare, case management, customer service, counseling, or community outreach experience is helpful but not required. Training will be provided. Volunteers will be trained on approved intake procedures, available community resources, application checklists, confidentiality requirements, documentation, and when to refer a client to a qualified agency representative. Time Commitment

Approximately 3–5 hours per week. Volunteers may assist with scheduled in-person or virtual resource appointments, follow-up calls, appointment reminders, and administrative documentation.

Important Volunteer Guidelines

This volunteer position provides application support, resource navigation, and general information. Volunteers do not determine eligibility, promise approval, provide legal or medical advice, or represent themselves as employees of SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, or any government agency.

Volunteers must protect client confidentiality and use only approved systems and procedures when handling personal information. Applications may only be submitted with the client’s knowledge and authorization.

Help Make Resources Easier to Access

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to help individuals and families navigate community resources with dignity, patience, and support.

Summer Volunteer Intern – Administration & Media

Earn volunteer hours while supporting meaningful community programs.

The Bridge Pantry is seeking college students and young adults who need volunteer service hours and would like to gain experience supporting a nonprofit community organization.

Summer Volunteer Interns will assist with light administrative, marketing, media, and community outreach assignments. Volunteers will work under the direction of pantry leadership and will receive instructions and support for each assigned project.

Volunteer Activities May Include Organizing forms, outreach materials, and program information. Entering approved information into spreadsheets or tracking systems. Preparing intake packets, appointment materials, and resource folders. Making reminder or follow-up phone calls using an approved script. Sending basic emails or text reminders under staff supervision. Creating flyers, graphics, social media posts, and community announcements. Taking photographs or short videos during approved events with permission. Helping schedule and organize social media content. Promoting food drives, volunteer opportunities, donation needs, and community events. Helping organize donated items, pantry supplies, and event materials. Assisting with event setup, registration, greeting guests, and cleanup. Completing other light administrative or creative projects based on the volunteer’s interests and skills. Who Should Apply

This opportunity is ideal for college students, recent graduates, and young adults who need volunteer hours or want practical experience in nonprofit administration, communications, marketing, media, or community service.

Dependable and able to complete assigned tasks. Comfortable using email, social media, or basic computer programs. Professional and respectful when communicating with community members. Willing to follow instructions and ask questions when assistance is needed. Experience with Canva, photography, video editing, writing, or social media is helpful but not required. Training and supervision will be provided. Volunteers will not be expected to provide benefits counseling, determine program eligibility, or independently handle complex client matters. Schedule and Volunteer Hours

This is a flexible, short-term summer opportunity. Volunteers may serve several hours per week based on their availability and the needs of the pantry.

The Bridge Pantry can verify completed volunteer hours and provide service documentation at the end of the volunteer assignment. Volunteers are responsible for submitting any required school forms or hour logs for approval.

Important Information

Volunteers may be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement before assisting with administrative assignments. Access to personal client information will be limited and provided only when necessary for an approved task.

Build Experience While Serving the Community

Volunteers will have the opportunity to complete service hours, build practical skills, contribute creative ideas, and support programs that help individuals and families in the community.

Volunteer Fundraising & Food Drive Coordinator

Help us bring food, hope, and support to local families.

The Bridge Pantry is seeking a dependable, organized, and community-minded volunteer to help strengthen our food assistance efforts in the Missouri City community.

The Volunteer Fundraising & Food Drive Coordinator will work directly with pantry leadership to develop fundraising opportunities, coordinate community food drives, and build relationships with local businesses, churches, schools, civic groups, and other community organizations.

Primary Responsibilities Plan and coordinate community food drives. Contact businesses, churches, schools, and organizations about hosting food drives or supporting the pantry. Identify potential donors, sponsors, and community supporters. Assist with fundraising campaigns and donation requests. Coordinate collection dates, locations, volunteers, supplies, and transportation. Prepare outreach emails, letters, flyers, and social media announcements. Track contacts, commitments, donations, and upcoming activities. Follow up with participating organizations and thank supporters. Recruit and coordinate volunteers for food drives and special events. Provide regular progress updates to pantry leadership. Who We Are Looking For

The ideal volunteer is organized, dependable, comfortable communicating by phone and email, and willing to take initiative. Experience in fundraising, event planning, sales, marketing, nonprofit work, or community outreach is helpful but not required.

You will not be expected to do everything alone. Pantry staff, interns, and additional volunteers will assist with collecting, transporting, sorting, and distributing donated food. Time Commitment

Approximately 3–5 hours per week, with additional availability around scheduled food drives or fundraising events. Some outreach and administrative responsibilities may be completed remotely, while food drives and pantry events may require in-person participation in Missouri City.

Volunteer Guidelines

All fundraising activities, sponsorship requests, and donation campaigns must be approved by pantry leadership. Monetary donations must be processed through The Bridge Pantry’s authorized donation channels. Volunteers will not personally collect, hold, deposit, or manage donated funds.

Make a Meaningful Community Impact

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to help families experiencing food insecurity while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, project coordination, and volunteer leadership.

Shell Hebert Career & Technical Academy is looking for friendly volunteers to help with our Summer Creative Kids Camp from June 30 through August 7.

Volunteers will help our camp team with simple daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, reading time, STEM activities, music, lunch/snack support, and helping children move from one activity to the next.

This is a great opportunity for students, parents, retirees, church groups, civic groups, and community members who enjoy being around children and want to lend a helping hand this summer.

No special experience is required. We are simply looking for volunteers who are kind, dependable, positive, and willing to support our staff and campers.

Flexible weekday shifts are available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Volunteer Activities May Include Helping with arts, crafts, games, and activities Reading with children or helping with simple learning activities Assisting during snack or lunch time Helping set up or clean up activity areas Encouraging campers and helping them stay engaged Supporting staff with daily camp routinesTime Commitment

Flexible shifts available:

Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Full Day: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Volunteers may sign up for one day, multiple days, or ongoing weekly support.

Requirements

Volunteers should be dependable, positive, and comfortable helping in a children’s summer camp setting.

Age Requirement

Ages 14+ welcome.