Needs From: Volunteer Houston

The single largest need for volunteers.  A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, typing, bill paying, running errands, hair salon/barber shop. 

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, typing, bill paying, running errands, hair salon/barber shop. 

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, typing, bill paying, running errands, hair salon/barber shop. 

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. 

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.  Adult, Family.

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

The single largest need for volunteers. 

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.  Adult, Family.

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

The single largest need for volunteers. 

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.  Adult, Family.

When our clients move into their new homes we help furnish it for them.  We need help with picking up furniture donations and delivering furniture on move-in days.

The Sunshine Resale Shop is an upscale resale store filled with countless treasures -- clothing, furniture, books and jewelry. Donated items are sold to provide CCSC with a steady source of funding for its social ministry programs. Volunteers help in a variety of areas - pricing donations, displaying sales items, assisting customers and more.

Community Outreach Volunteer: Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers; staffing information tables and providing presentations.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers and cards with Free Hours of Service

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

We are seeking compassionate individuals looking to share their time and special talents in support of our patients and their families. Volunteers are a vital part of our home care team who assist with any number of patient and family needs ranging from social visits to helping with special last wishes and celebrations. Your time and sharing of your special talents can make a meaningful difference for those who need you most.

We need volunteers to help with Office Support 

work from home '

All volunteers will receive a gift!

All volunteers will receive a gift and recognition!

Volunteer from home!

We are currently looking for someone to help us grow our Social Media Presence Online. We are looking for someone who is good at Twitter, Instagram, Facebook etc. If you enjoy posting and having conversations on Social Media Please Contact Us.

All volunteers will receive a gift and recognition!

Volunteer from home!

Good at Marketing? 

-Social Media
-Community Outreach
-Host Events
-Create Newsletters

And more! Sign up now :) 

All volunteers will receive a gift and recognition!

All volunteers will receive a gift and recognition!

Volunteer from home!

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for scheduling patient appointments, registering patients arriving for appointments and eligibility interviews. Includes the accurate collection and record-keeping of payments received for services rendered in the clinic, as well as updating patient information as needed in the patient management and electronic health record system. Maintain medical records. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

10. Maintains established policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance, safety, environmental and infection control.

11. Responsible for maintaining, filing and all requests of medical records according to state, civil and federal laws.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying, picking up prescriptions and/or running errands. Volunteers in this position provide companionship while maximizing independence for clients.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Several seed and plant projects are available for committed individuals who can assist the greenhouse manager.  Tasks include internet research and database entry, seed photography and more.  Some research can be worked on a home location.  

For more information, contact Mercer's volunteer coordinator, Jamie Hartwell, at jhartwell@hcp4.net or 713-274-4160. 

Are you passionate about working with children and teens? Looking for a meaningful way to give back to your community? Join our Youth Center team every Thursday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM and help create a safe, engaging, and supportive space for young people.

As a Youth Center Volunteer, you’ll play a hands-on role in making each child's experience positive, uplifting, and fun. Whether you’re helping with homework, leading arts and crafts, or simply being a kind and supportive presence, your time and energy will make a lasting difference.

Volunteer Duties Include:

Supervising and interacting with children and teens in a safe, respectful environment

Leading and participating in activities like storytelling, imaginative play, arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games

Assisting with homework, snack preparation, and serving

Greeting families and helping monitor the entry area

Supporting staff at the reception desk when the playroom is empty

Monitoring the Teen Room and helping maintain a positive atmosphere

Enforcing Youth Center rules with kindness and consistency

Helping with basic paperwork (training provided)

Cleaning and tidying up the Youth Center after use

We're Looking for Volunteers Who:

Enjoy working with children and teens

Are patient, reliable, and compassionate

Can communicate clearly and kindly with staff, youth, and families

Are able to work independently and as part of a team

Are physically able to lift up to 50 lbs., stand, and bend as needed

Are willing to complete required orientation and background checks (provided at no cost)

Training Provided:

Agency orientation

OAG training

Trauma-informed care training (if needed)

Our Core Values:
We are proud to serve with Service, Passion, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork at the heart of everything we do.
Great opportunity for students, retirees, aspiring educators, or anyone who loves working with youth!

Ready to make a difference? Sign up today and join a team that’s changing lives—one child at a time.

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 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.

This month people will continue building enabling garden beds, maintaining special gardens, weeding between the aisles, planting cover crops on vacant lots, and mixing compost.  

Individual with construction experienced required to assist in the preparation and construction of outdoor classroom and community garden builds

Volunteer Houston is seeking volunteers to help us deal with daily inquiries from volunteers and the agencies that we work with. We receive several phone calls every day from volunteers and non-profits in the Houston area, and we need some assistance dealing with those calls. This is an opportunity to work in an office environment and interact with non-profits and individuals across the Houston area. 

We are seeking help during typical business hours (sometime between 9am - 4pm) Monday-Friday. If you can help at all, even for a few hours a week, please let us know!

Our office is located at 12425 Chimney Rock Road Houston, TX 77035. 

Volunteer Houston has recently launched a Google AdWords search marketing campaign using funds provided by a grant from Google. The grant provides us with $10,000 per month to spend on AdWords advertising. 

We are seeking a volunteer with knowledge of PPC advertising to help us optimize this campaign by providing one-time guidance or actively contributing to the management of the campaign. Commitment level is entirely up to the volunteer. 

Volunteer Houston is in the process of developing a mobile app to encourage volunteerism in the Houston area. We have created a concept andwireframes for the app, and have also found a company to develop the app. 

We are seeking someone with knowledge of mobile apps (someone who has developed, maintained/updated, and/or marketed an app) that would be willing to share their knowledge. We have a limited knowledge of app development, so any help would be appreciated, even a brief conversation. 

If you are interested, we're happy to meet at a time/location that is convenient for you. 

Volunteer Houston is seeking an administrative assistant to assist with customer service and the development of materials related to our programs. We are currently launching a new program to increase volunteer engagement, and would love this assistant to help us get it off the ground. 

We ask that the volunteer work from our office at 12425 Chimney Rock Road. Time commitment and hours are flexible. No prior experience as an administrative assistant is needed. Volunteers who regularly donate time can use this experience on their resumes. 

We are seeking volunteers to help us create new school sponsorship program. We would like to create a “brochure” of volunteer projects available at local schools that would be provided to corporations. When corporations seek to engage their employees in days of service, we will match them with a school and a project. We already have a brochure of volunteer projects available at local non-profits, so this is an extension of an existing program.

Volunteers will assist with developing project prototypes, school recruitment, and making the program brochure once we had a list of schools and projects. We aim to start immediately. 

If you are interested, please email rafaym@volunteerhouston.org. 

We are seeking volunteers to help us create new school sponsorship program. We would like to create a “brochure” of volunteer projects available at local schools that would be provided to corporations. When corporations seek to engage their employees in days of service, we will match them with a school and a project. We already have a brochure of volunteer projects available at local non-profits, so this is an extension of an existing program.

Volunteers will assist with developing project prototypes, school recruitment, and making the program brochure once we had a list of schools and projects. We aim to start immediately. 

If you are interested, please email rafaym@volunteerhouston.org. 

At Volunteer Houston, we are in the process of creating an Annual Report. We will recap the year by including how impactful stats via our programs and events.As part of this process, we need to design a few logos, and are seeking a graphic designer to execute the designs (and provide ideas if they would like). 

This volunteer opportunity can be done remotely, although volunteers are more than welcome to work in our office and use a Mac desktop we recently purchased. We would love to have a few logos put together in the next few weeks. 

HIVE is a group of young professionals who are passionate about volunteering their time to raise money and awareness for the Volunteer Houston mission. HIVE plans happy hours, leads volunteer projects, and connects with other community-driven young professionals to help everyone that Volunteer Houston serves. In exchange, they are given the unique opportunity to network with influential corporate philanthropists and community leaders and will be given opportunities to grow their leadership skills.

MISSION
To effectively engage young professionals in resource development, volunteering, and networking opportunities to serve Houston nonprofits and communities.

REASONS TO JOIN
• Support over 1,000 nonprofit organizations with volunteer needs
• Promote volunteerism and community service in the Greater Houston area
• Plan volunteer projects
• Network and socialize with other Young Professionals at HIVE events
• A Volunteer Houston t-shirt and baseball cap

SPECIAL EVENTS
• Day of Service for National Volunteer Week: April 10-16, 2016
• Greater Houston Service Awards: May 13, 2016
• Volunteer Fair
• Huddle Up for St. Nick
• A Visit from St. Nick

EXPECTATIONS
• An annual $100 donation to show commitment to program and $400 in fundraising raised annually plus fundraising at the Huddle Up for St. Nick event
• Commit to a year of service, volunteer a minimum of 25 hours/year, and attend 5 HIVE member meetings
• Quarterly networking happy hours with other members and their guests across a number of industries in Houston
• Support Volunteer Houston initiatives
• Leadership opportunities as Team Leaders or Site Captains with our annual events such as A Visit from St. Nick

To become a member please click here to make your $100 donation. (make a note that it is for the Young Professionals)

Follow HIVE on Facebook.

For more information, contact youngleaders@volunteerhouston.org

Do you like talking to people? We need volunteers comfortable talking on the phone and answering the callers questions.

We need help answering our phones. Anyone who is able to come in to our office during the week and answer our mai phone line is welcome.

Most of our calls come from individuals and groups wanting to find out how to volunteer.

We will train you.

PAIR’s Global Leaders is a weekly program for high school aged refugee students. Mentors help students explore a variety of topics, including careers, post-high school education and vocational options, academic planning, SAT preparation, college essay writing, community service, job interview skills, and resume writing. Students develop personal goals and educational plans, participate in community-building projects, and develop leadership skills. Global Leaders works to increase students’ understanding of career options and the value of higher education. Volunteer mentors will engage students in a lesson or activity, help students work homework, or provide assistance as students apply to colleges.

Volunteering with the Leaders program requires a semester-long commitment of 10 program sessions.

Please apply through our website (http://www.pairhouston.org/vol-app/) ASAP as spots run out quickly!

PAIR’s Global Leaders is a weekly program for high school aged refugee students. Mentors help students explore a variety of topics, including careers, post-high school education and vocational options, academic planning, SAT preparation, college essay writing, community service, job interview skills, and resume writing. Students develop personal goals and educational plans, participate in community-building projects, and develop leadership skills. Global Leaders works to increase students’ understanding of career options and the value of higher education. Volunteer mentors will engage students in a lesson or activity, help students with homework, or provide assistance as students apply to colleges. Training will be provided.

Volunteering with the Leaders program requires a semester-long commitment of 10 program sessions, generally one 2-hour session per week. Opportunities are available Monday - Thursday afternoons.

Please apply through our website (http://www.pairhouston.org/vol-app/) ASAP as spots run out quickly! 

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 Community Garden Marketing volunteer will focus on developing and supporting marketing activities for the Lettuce Live Community Garden. The volunteer will create content and manage social media channels to engage and grow our volunteers and supporters.

Responsibilities: 

Qualifications

This position will benefit someone who is interested in marketing, education, and community involvement.

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 Missouri 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.

BillionGraves is the world's largest GPS-linked cemetery data resource. For more than a decade, volunteers have been taking photos of gravestones to help fulfill BillionGraves' mission to document the world's cemeteries.

As volunteers take photos with the BillionGraves app, each gravestone is automatically marked with a GPS location. The data is then transcribed by volunteers, plotted on cemetery maps, and made readily available at BillionGraves.com for millions of families around the globe to find their ancestors and grow their family trees. 

We need YOUR help! Go to this link to find a cemetery in your area where photos are still needed: https://billiongraves.com/justserve

All you need is a smartphone. It's easy and it's fun!

Learn Valuable Career-Building Skills

We are in need of community relations to help with community affairs. Work with experienced community projects and the families we serve to make our sessions ever more efficient and productive.

Manage our Volunteers, recruit volunteers from local schools, and work closely with the curriculum specialist on implementation of learning paths.

Houston residents only. Fluency in English or Spanish preferred but not necessary.

We are looking for English instructors to teach small groups of senior residents (mostly Russian, Chinese and Vietnamese) a couple times a week. 

We need a volunteer who can help us organize the "Russian"section of our library.

Join the Missouri City Chamber of Commerce as we host our 2nd Annual Fall Festival — a full-day, family-friendly community celebration on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Hunters Glen Park.

We are seeking dedicated volunteers to assist with a variety of event activities including:

Event setup and breakdown

Running activity booths (coloring contest, pumpkin decorating, arts & crafts)

Supporting contests (Sweet Treats Showdown, Chili Cookoff)

Welcoming attendees and helping at the info table

Managing field games and outdoor stations

Assisting with the Costume Walk and Community Hero Ceremony

Directing guests to various areas of the park

Helping keep the event space clean and safe

This is a great opportunity to give back, earn service hours, and support your local community while enjoying a vibrant and festive atmosphere.

All volunteers will receive a participation certificate from the Chamber. Water and light snacks will be provided.

Grant-writing can be a full-time job. We use GrantStation and SalesForce for non-profits to help find potential funding sources. Develop your skills as a grant researcher and writer.

Generate support for our charitable Tutoring Programs. We need support from charitable organizations, foundations and government programs to bring the best possible tutoring to low-income families throughout Houston. You can help make that happen!

Work with experienced grant writers on proposals, applications and requests for funding.

Learn How To:

and more! 

Divine Grace Medical Missionaries (DGMM), is a non-profit and charitable organization

dedication to helping homeless- children, women, youth, families and clients develop and live

healthier lives. Founded in Houston, Texas in 2011 by Rev. Dr., Edith Aguh, we help the sick and

underserved populations to better care for themselves. We are committed to training individuals

from homeless to working class individuals taking care of them through health and wellness.

We are currently seeking volunteers that are eager to make a positive impact on their community by contributing their time, talent and skill to our organization.

Fundraising Duties:

 Place Students with Reading Coaches and Tutoring Specialists

Coordinate volunteers and scheduling for dozens of students.

Work with experienced tutors and the families we serve to make our sessions ever more efficient and productive.

Manage our Volunteers, recruit volunteers from local schools, and work closely with the curriculum specialist on implementation of learning paths.

We are looking for a volunteer administrative assistant to help the Director on daily basics or PT shift. Choose your hour and days to work. You will enjoy working for  DGMM, friendly environment, peaceful, and be surrounded with love. Be your own boss and be empowered to demonstrate your skills. No experiences needed, as we are happy to teach.

Administrative Assistant Duties:

The shelter in place mandate has had a significant impact on the residents of Goldberg Towers. The activities with which they have become accustomed have been discontinued due to the social distancing requirements. Please assist me in my efforts to ensure their socialization needs are satisfied virtually or by supplying activities that will occupy their time.

In additional to the social activities, I have enclosed a few essentials that will also be beneficial for this vulnerable population.

Desired Activities:

We need a volunteer who can help us organize the section of our library and sort out the books written in Yiddish and Hebrew.

We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Social Media Marketing Associate Volunteer to assist with daily, weekly and monthly content distribution to our social channels (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn).

Responsibilities Include, 

Girl Connect is Girls Empowerment Network’s weekly recurring school-based program. Each semester, Girls Empowerment Network staff, interns, and volunteers work with girls to increase their self-efficacy, resiliency, and positive connection to peers and role models. With support from the Girls Empowerment Network program staff, interns, volunteers, and peers in Houston, Girl Connect equips girls in grades 3-12 with the skills they need to navigate girlhood.

As a Girl Connect volunteer, you will attend weekly sessions at a local school and act as a co-facilitator alongside the Girls Empowerment Network program lead, all while forming encouraging and caring relationships with the girls in the program. Volunteers lead ice breakers, activities, facilitate discussions, and provide assistance to the Girls Empowerment Network program lead on-site.

As a direct service volunteer, you can choose to volunteer with Girl Connect in either of the following ways:
* Co-facilitate a weekly school group that takes place during the school day between 8AM-3PM and lasts for 1½ hours.
* Co-facilitate a weekly afterschool group that takes place between the hours of 3PM-5:45PM and lasts for 2 hours. 

Important notes about this volunteer opportunity:
* this volunteer opportunity is only available to individuals who have been fully vaccinated.
* Girl Connect volunteers are required to attend a virtual Direct Service Volunteer Training (trainings for the 2022-23 school year are available in July, August, and September).
* volunteers are assigned to a specific school in Houston and will be required to commit to the same time and day every week for the entirety of the semester.
* Girls Empowerment Network prefers that volunteers make a two-semester minimum commitment. Consistency is key for the girls we serve and we want to ensure that volunteers are able to commit to our programs and the girls they work with.

* we anticipate that Fall 2022 semester programming will begin in late August/early-mid September.

If you are interested/available to volunteer in-person each week with our Girl Connect program, please fill out this form!

Provide support to team responsible for fund development for Connect Fort Bend. The duties include researching funding opportunities, maintaining data for potential and awarded projects, assisting with proposal submission, and assisting with planning agency events.

Overview:
We are seeking caring and enthusiastic volunteers to provide childcare and host engaging activities for children on our campus while their parents participate in our LifeSkills classes. This role offers a unique opportunity to create a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for children, giving parents the ability to focus fully on learning and personal growth.

Responsibilities:

Supervise and engage with children in a safe and positive manner

Plan and lead age-appropriate activities (games, crafts, reading, etc.)

Foster a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere

Maintain a safe environment by following agency guidelines and child safety protocols

Communicate any needs or concerns to program staff

Qualifications:

Enjoy working with children and families

Reliable, responsible, and patient

Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures

Willingness to complete required background checks, fingerprinting, and TB test (provided by PCHAS at no cost)

Time Commitment:
LifeSkills classes typically take place once a month, with each session lasting approximately 2 hours. Volunteers may commit to one or more sessions per month.

Impact:
Your time and attention help create a positive experience for children, while supporting their parents’ growth and success in the LifeSkills program.

Join HUGGS Inc. every Tuesday from 10AM to 1PM for our Food Distribution Program

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.

FEMALE volunteer only.

Join us as we take our adoptable animals to mobile locations around Houston! We go to places like Pet Stores, Apartments, and events. Help us handle the animals while at the event and conduct adoptions. These events may be indoors or outdooors. This opportunity requires a high level of physical activity. Apply online at https://www.houstonhumane.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer to be considered as a volunteer!

Hi everyone, I am looking for an admin assistant who is tech savvy and knows how to communicate professionally both verbally and written. The person must be diligent, responsive and able to follow directions. All work will be done remotely, so the person must have a computer and internet access. The tools we use are; Google Workspace, Hubspot CRM, Mailchimp, & Zoom. 5 hours a week is all we require.

The Warehouse Food Processor volunteer position includes the following details:

The Resale Shop Boutique Assistant is responsible for sorting donations and displaying boutique items. Someone with an eye for designer brands would be ideal!

We are looking for a volunteer to assist on a weekly basis. This would not be a one-time or occasional commitment. 

Training would occur on a Tuesday or Friday between 10am-4pm. Once trained, you can pick any day to volunteer on Tuesday - Saturday for any amount of time between 10am-4pm.

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

ThriftWise is a resale store supporting the Fort Bend Women’s Center, and we’re looking for volunteers to help keep things running smoothly. Volunteers assist with sorting donations, helping customers, and organizing displays.

Volunteer anytime between 10 AM and 6 PM, 7 days a week—whatever fits your schedule

No experience needed, just a willingness to help

Volunteers aged 8 and up are welcome (ages 8–14 should be accompanied by a parent)

Support a great cause, gain retail experience, and be part of a caring community

Please ensure that you complete the application linked below prior to volunteering: 

Student Application: Volunteer Application

Adult Application: Volunteer Application

Shift Sign-Ups: THRIFTWISE: THRIFTWISE RESALE STORES

Interested in volunteering as a group? Please complete our Group Volunteer Application, and our Volunteer Manager will be in touch with you!

Come make a difference with us!

We provide the medical care, you provide the loving home. We will work with you on what kinds of animals you can care for and your schedule.

https://www.houstonhumane.org/volunteer/foster-application

Dog Walkers walk/jog and take dogs to designated off-leash areas to make sure dogs are properly socialized and exercised. This opportunity requires a high level of physical activity. Volunteers are encouraged to leash train each dog as they walk it to the off-lease exercise areas.

The Chow Hound Program is designed to help our extra-skinny residents put on some much-needed weight!  Volunteers are asked to prepare extra/special meals, then to encourage and praise our Chow Hounds during feeding.  There are always dogs on this list, so we always need help feeding them - 7 days a week.  It is amazing what a few weeks of extra meals can do for our furry friends!

Cat Attendants socialize cats and assist potential adopters with any question they may have about the adoption process. Knowledge of cat behavior is helpful but not required.

Dog Condo Attendants will monitor potential adopters while they are looking to adopt our small dogs or puppies. This volunteer duty is responsible for checking potential adopter’s passes to ensure they are only looking at dogs they are approved to adopt, and bringing puppies to and from the meet and greet rooms. Volunteers answer questions about the animals and assist with meet & greets and the adoptions desk when busy.

Door Greeters are responsible for greeting potential adopters and explaining the rules of the adoptions building before they walk around. These volunteers are also responsible for answering any general adoption questions.

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 Meadows Place 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.

ABOUT THE SCHOOL AT AVONDALE HOUSE

Approved by the Texas Education Agency, the School at Avondale House is a year-round program for children with autism ages 3-21, who exhibit behavioral challenges associated with their moderate to severe autism diagnosis.

With certified teachers, licensed specialists, well-trained paraprofessionals, a low teacher-to-student ratio, and state-of-the-art classrooms, our educational program is tailored to meet the specific individual needs of each student.

 Read more about us here!

THE NEED

Come participate in a rewarding volunteer opportunity working with our Avondale House students in their classrooms. students vary from ages 3 to 21 and come from all over the Houston-area to benefit from our high-quality autism services. Our classroom student-to-teacher ratio is small, but more hands are always needed! Additional people not only enhance a student’s experience, but we also believe you will benefit from getting to know our awesome students!

Reports to: Principal and Vice-Principal

Minimum commitment: 4 months, at least 6 hours per week

Requirements:

What to expect after applying:

Join our Field Trip Team, where members assist program staff in showing students interesting and educational sites around the city: museums, career and college fairs, nature centers, plays, sporting events, and more. Team members commit to chaperoning two organized field trips a semester.

Please apply through our website (http://www.pairhouston.org/vol-app/) ASAP as spots run out quickly!

Volunteers can fundraise through an event called a Salaam Supper. This can take the form of different ideas from a potluck in a home, an educational cooking class with a former refugee, or a pre-set menu tied to a specific donation ask. Salaam Suppers are a great way of getting community members together to learn more about refugees. You can see more information on Salaam Suppers here: Information for the Salaam Supper.

UAHT has launched a virtual Men’s Accountability Discussion Group to end the demand for sex trafficking and is looking for male participants. The group will use the Stopping Sexual Exploitation: A Program For Men (SSE) curriculum, a non-judgmental program based on principles of social justice and personal transformation. The curriculum -- and discussion group -- explore several topics like the harms of sexual exploitation, power and violence and is open to all men.

UAHT is looking for a total of 12 men to virtually participate in two separate groups -- 6 men per group -- for 10 weeks.

One group will start Tuesday, May 4, and the second group will begin Thursday, June 3. The time commitment will be evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.

Here's what previous participants had to say about the program:

“Amazing facilitators, impassioned [participants], and worthwhile and thought-provoking knowledge learned/shared!”

“It provides a wealth of knowledge and resources for EVERYONE -- an ally or victim."

Upcoming SSE Schedule

May Cohort: Starts Tuesday, May 4, and Ends Tuesday, July 6

June Cohort: Starts Thursday, June 3, and Ends Thursday, Aug. 5

In 2020, United Against Human Trafficking took its fight against sex and labor trafficking virtual, and now we have an amazing library of anti-trafficking materials that begs for the wider audience that captioning provides.

We're seeking volunteers to caption our Outreach and Education videos in English, and at least one volunteer to handle our videos in Spanish. Most of the heavy work will be done by a captioning app, but volunteers with keen ears and an high-level attention to detail will make sure the captions are as accurate as possible.

If you have experience transcribing audio recordings or video editing -- or if you're someone who just knows they're capable of doing the job well -- this may be perfect for you! 

Become part of our completely volunteer-based outreach in high human-trafficking areas! This outreach is crucial to reaching trafficking victims and sharing the Human Trafficking National Hotline in places away from their captors or employers.

Key Responsibilities include:

-- Speaking to businesses on behalf of UAHT and victims on Saturdays as your schedule permits.

-- Displaying the National Human Trafficking Hotline number in restrooms, back offices, kitchens, and storefronts -- places away from victims' captors and/or employers.

-- Entering data after each outreach activity is completed.

All volunteers who want to become part of the Volunteer Outreach Team must complete the orientation and training. (This is separate from the Volunteer Orientation that every volunteer must attend.)

Volunteer Outreach Orientation will cover the key duties, processes, script, impact, and time commitment needed to confidently speak to businesses on behalf of UAHT and trafficking victims.

If weather permits, orientation and training will take place outdoors in a park setting, and when weather doesn't permit, we'll meet in an accommodating coffee shop.

After the Orientation and Training presentation, we will drive to nearby businesses, and each participant will get to train with an experienced volunteer who will share their knowledge of the process.

Human trafficking occurs every day in our own communities. This crime continues to grow in the shadows of our society, and is one of the largest criminal industries in the world.

Victims of trafficking are subjected to force, fraud, or coercion for the purposes of sexual exploitation and/or forced labor.

Participants in Red Sand Projects fill cracks in sidewalks with red sand, a symbolic gesture that represents those individuals who fall through the cracks -- whether the cracks of our social, economic, and political systems or those of our personal consciousness.

We at UAHT want to highlight and remember the human trafficking victims who fall through those cracks in the greater Houston area, the very ones we make an effort each day to reach and help.

Our Red Sand Projects are meant to be volunteer-led and community-wide events, so if you'd like to host a project of your own -- whether it's in your neighborhood, your favorite park, your church, or an other public setting you'd like -- we strongly encourage you to do so!

Host a project with your friends and family or a school, community or social group!

Will you join us and host your own project?

We'll provide the red sand and flyers to hand out to passerby! (And if you want additional volunteer help with your project, we'll make every effort to provide it!)

Engaging in art offers a creative process to explore emotions, gain personal insight, and even achieve healing in ways not always possible otherwise, and because of this, we at UAHT are over-the-moon thrilled to offer a series of art classes to the trafficking overcomers!

The six-course, bi-weekly program -- called "The Art of Life" -- will cover a range of artistic expressions -- from collages to intuitive art to self-portraits -- and we are in need of supplies to ensure our participants have all the tools they need to let their creativity flow freely.

Will you help provide materials for this first art class (and others that will follow) with a donation?

ART SUPPLY LIST: Magazines (with a Wide Range of Photos), Newspapers with Color Photos, Non-Personal Photos or Images, Swatches or Small Cuts of Fabric, Glue (Stick and Liquid), Scissors, Colored Paper, Sketch Paper, White Paper, Thick Watercolor Paper, Stencils, Canvases, Paint Brushes, Palettes, Multi-Colored Drawing Pencils Crayons, Sketching Pencils, Multi-Colored Markers, Straight Rulers, Circular Rulers, Watercolor Paint, Oil-Based Paint, Acrylic Paint

ALSO: Tall Storage Racks for Our Supply Room

Multiple Volunteer Opportunities Year-Round

Programs

Events

Volunteer Application

** We have an immediate need for Spanish Language volunteers to help us reach out to our clients via phone and help them fill out specific online forms.

On an ongoing basis, speakers of numerous languages (including but not limited to: Spanish, Dari, Arabic, French) are needed for in person and/or remote translation and interpretation to ensure refugees’ full understanding and participation in our programs and in the community. Document translation may be accomplished remotely and emailed to staff.

For more info., contact Rebecca Harrison rharrison@cwsglobal.org or go to www.cwshouston.org and fill out our volunteer application!

Mentors are integral partners in resettling refugees by providing extra care so that they may quickly become self-sufficient. Through weekly visits, mentors will assist refugees in realizing short-term goals while also providing an introduction to American culture and customs. Mentors are individuals that ease the transition to self-sufficiency by establishing a relationship with a refugee. A mentor’s goal is to assist a refugee in reaching self-sufficiency as quickly as possible through one-on-one guidance, advocacy, and individualized support.

Duties/Expectations-

Time Commitment- We ask that our volunteers commit to a duration of at least 4 months. Mentors and mentees should establish a more detailed schedule at their first meeting. Mentors must also attend a volunteer orientation and submit to a background check.

Gain insight into the refugee experience, and build cross-cultural understanding!

To apply, create your volunteer profile at houston.rstx.volunteerhub.com. 

Please note that due to COVID-19, all volunteer opportunities, including interpretation/translation, are currently virtual. We are using platforms, such as Zoom, JoinMe, and Skype, for client interaction.

This is an opportunity to assist an individual or family with either purchasing groceries or delivering pre-purchased groceries to a client. We have a specific list of items that can be purchased at Walmart.

If you would be interested in purchasing the basic staples or having groceries delivered to a client's home, please contact the Community Engagement Coordinator at houston@rstx.org.

Internship Description: This position is open to students who are wanting to
learn about the non-profit world, volunteer management and working cross-
culturally.

Responsibilities:
 Assist the Volunteer Coordinator with volunteer management and donation
tracking
 Research and develop new volunteer opportunities
 Establish and promote a proactive culture that emphasizes building
relationships, continuous improvement, and ongoing learning
 Give presentations about volunteer opportunities and assist in volunteer
orientation
 Aide in volunteer events and activities such as apartment set up, resume
workshops or mentor meetings

Qualifications:
 Professionalism, and willingness to work with diverse populations
 Familiarity with refugee issues
 Computer competency
 Excellent organizational skills
 Ability to meet deadlines
 Effective verbal and written communication skills

Application Instructions: For consideration, please submit a resume, cover
letter and availability to Houston@rstx.org with subject line Volunteer Internship.
Please inquire about details if academic credit is desired.

Assist our R&P case managers with administrative tasks such as document filing, computer documents processing, or office organizing.

Organization: TWST4Girls Location: Bellaire High School Position: Facilitator of Self-Confidence Classes Commitment: Once Weekly on Tuesdays, 12:24 pm - 1:14 pm

About TWST4Girls: TWST4Girls is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering young girls and adolescents by fostering self-confidence, personal development, and leadership skills. We believe that every girl has the potential to become a strong and confident individual, and we strive to provide them with the tools they need to succeed in all aspects of life.

Position Description: We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Facilitator of self-confidence classes at Bellaire High School. As a facilitator, you will play a crucial role in delivering engaging and impactful self-confidence sessions to high school girls. These classes aim to provide a supportive environment where students can explore and develop their self-esteem, communication skills, and overall self-worth.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Benefits:

How to Apply: If you're excited about helping young girls discover their inner strength and would like to be a part of the TWST4Girls team, please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your motivation and relevant experience to Coordinators@TWST4Girls.org or apply here: https://www.twst4girls.org/join-a-committee. We look forward to reviewing your application and having you join us in making a difference!

Help make a difference in the lives of refugee kids! This AmeriCorps VISTA position focuses on building PAIR's capacity in serving over 300 refugee students annually through educational mentoring programs! PAIR programs are currently at 6 different sites in Houston, including a community-based program. Applicants should possess a solid understanding of or strong interest in learning about refugee issues, the refugee
experience, and PAIR’s mission and programs. Since 2007, PAIR has worked to empower middle school and high school refugee students to navigate American society, reach their academic potential, and become community leaders. This project offers a VISTA a unique opportunity to be part of a growing and dynamic organization. Join the PAIR team and help make a substantial impact in our Houston community.

As the Resource Developer VISTA, you will engage in activities including special event support, fund development, and monitoring and evaluation practices.The Resource Development VISTA will work closely with the Executive Director and other PAIR staff to expand and diversify agency funding and to increase the involvement of the local community in PAIR’s mission and programs. Additionally, the VISTA will assist in research of funding opportunities including government, foundation, corporate and individual prospects to help focus fundraising efforts and outreach.

Apply online at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=80250&fromSearch=true

Work with the community and help make a difference in the lives of refugee kids! This AmeriCorps VISTA position focuses on building PAIR's capacity in serving over 300 refugee students annually through educational mentoring programs! PAIR programs are currently at 6 different sites in Houston, including a
community-based program. Applicants should possess a solid understanding of or strong interest in learning about refugee issues, the refugee experience, and PAIR’s mission and programs. Since 2007, PAIR has worked to empower middle school and high school refugee students to navigate American society, reach their academic potential, and become community leaders. This project offers a VISTA a unique opportunity to be
part of a growing and dynamic organization. Join the PAIR team and help make a substantial impact in our Houston community.

As a VISTA, you will engage in activities including PAIR events, community events and other external engagements. As the Community Outreach VISTA, you will also be responsible for the physical or electronic creation of promotional materials, management of the PAIR social media, online newsletter & website content, as well as, volunteer and donor engagement. The Community Outreach VISTA will work closely with PAIR staff to enhance community engagement and support the mission to empower refugee youth.

Apply online at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=80242&fromSearch=true

We are developing a two-year transitional housing program designed to serve homeless families. Currently, we're seeking someone to write grants which will help us to soon open our doors. Our program is Faith-based and therefore we're looking for funding sources such as foundations etc rather than government funds.

Please review our website at www.RHofHouston.org and if you are interested contact us.

The Treasurer of the Board of Directors, shall:

The upcoming 53rd Annual WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival (April 17 - 26, 2020) has just TWO remaining opening for full-time staff volunteer Interns to assist in the planning, preparation and presentation of the upcoming 52nd Annual Film Festival.

Our offices are located in SW Houston near The SW Freeway and Bissonnet. This is an International Film Festival, but realistically the jobs are "Office Jobs" - and do require some office and computer experience. We are a Mon-Fri - 10am to 6pm office hours...

We discovered Spielberg, George Lucas, Ang Lee, Ridley Scott, The Coen Brothers and John Lee Hancock, among others... be part of an event that discovers genius and helps lives and careers, WorldFest! See movies every day at lunch!

The Intern opening is from now to May 15 2020, when the festival is wrapped up. We accept both Full-Time staff volunteer Interns (a 5-day week, 10am to 6pm), and Adopt A Day Interns, where you may select one or more days a week to volunteer. Festival Treat Staff Luncheon treat every Friday, and you can view film entries throughout the week. Great team working conditions, private offices, free and safe parking. We have a Keurig with free coffee & tea, snacks, fridge, microwave, bottled water for staff.

All Volunteer Interns earn two VIP Gold All Festival Passes ($1,000 value), plus Premiere Passes for your friends. In addition, a one year membership in the Houston Film Society, which give you free new movies all year long, with reserved seating! All Festival screenings are held at the Cinemark Theatres, Memorial City, during the ten-day Film Festival. Most of the films are introduced by their directors. We have more than 7 VP's in Hollywood, and they all got their job contacts while Interning at WorldFest. (Six of them are Women!).

The 53rd WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival now has just one opening for a few full-time office Intern for 2020!
This is a full-time staff intern position, Executive Assistant to the Program Director!
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm... A key staff position in the great WorldFest offices on Bissonnet & the SW Freeway..
Helping produce the 53rd WorldFest together... opening is from now until May 15th. Lots of Social Media work, too!!
Long Hours, Very Hard Work, No Pay! A demanding, intense and complex job! But the best possible assignment you might ever have!
We need Microsoft Office skills, great organizational skills, good team player! Nice Staff Bonus $$$ after the fest!
We now have 7 Vice Presidents in LA that were WorldFest Interns, and they all got their jobs via WorldFest!
(6 of them are women! WorldFest provided the intro, their abilities got them the VP Positions... they all started out in the mailrooms!)
They are at Disney, CAA, Paramount... truly amazing.
You will help put the feature film premiere film program and the program book together, you will be in the 53rd Staff picture... see last years book here -
https://worldfest.org/images/WORLDFEST-52.pdf)
You will get to see film entries at lunch, you get to vote on the Remi winners. You receive VIP Gold WorldFest passes.
Festival Staff Luncheon Treat every Friday, free easy safe parking. Great offices and equipment, meet the award-winning Directors & Filmmakers attending!
Just 1 staff Intern job remains! Send your interest and resume to - info@worldfest.org - and our thanks!

We can use 2 fine volunteer Interns - for staff festival work. Small weekly bonus to help with gas! easy hours -10am to 6pm... putting the 56th film festival together. Now to mid-May 2022! Private - HEPA filtered - offices... Free movie Premieres all year!!

Cornerstone Family Resource Center is seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to serve as GED or ESL tutors for adult learners at Premier on Woodfair Apartments. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of individuals seeking to improve their English language skills or earn their high school equivalency.

Commitment:

2-hour sessions

Once per week (day/time flexible based on volunteer availability)

Minimum commitment: 3 months preferred


Responsibilities:

Facilitate small-group or one-on-one tutoring sessions in ESL or GED preparation

Support learners with basic skills in reading, writing, and/or math

Encourage and motivate participants as they work toward their goals

Follow a flexible curriculum provided by Cornerstone or recommend resources if you have experience


Qualifications:

Patience, empathy, and a desire to help others succeed

Experience teaching, tutoring, or working with adult learners is a plus, but not required

Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful but not necessary


Impact:
You will play a vital role in helping adults overcome barriers to employment, further their education, and build confidence in a supportive, community-based setting.

How to Apply:
Contact Perry McAfee at info@cornerstonehouston.org to learn more and schedule a brief orientation.

You can help by conducting a workplace or community diaper drive to help Two Sisters Helping Hand, Incorporated. Two Sisters Helping Hand, Incorporated mission is to be a committed force in helping others, working collaboratively with community leaders, humanitarians, and other organizations. We are dedicated to enriching lives and being a valuable helping hand to those in need. Through our services and programs, we strive to make a positive impact on the lives of low-income families and individuals, providing them with essential support and resources to thrive. By focusing on results and fostering a collaborative approach, we aim to create lasting change and empower our communities.

We'll provide the flyers, donation boxes and other materials to distribute. Once you have filled the box we will also pickup the products and share your team on our Facebook and website.  Email us at info2@twosistershelpinghand.org for more information.

Items needed:

Diapers Size

Newborn

Size 1 Size 2 Size 3 Size 4 Size 5 Size 6

Pull Ups 

All Sizes

Baby Wipes

Unscented (preferred)

Please contact Cyni Dugars at cyni@twosistershelpinghand.org. We are also able to accept drop off donations by appointment       from 9:30 am-4:30 Monday-Friday. 

Two Sisters Helping Hand, Incorporated

11011 S Wilcrest Dr. Ste E-101

Houston, TX 77099

Office: 346-374-7051 Fax: 346-374-7061

Thank you! 

Do you know how to repair a bike? Freewheels Houston volunteers repair bikes that become safe, reliable transportation for refugees, high school students and veterans emerging from homelessness. The bike you repair will help someone get to work, school and other destinations. We've got the tools and parts you will need. Our volunteers enjoy sharing their knowledge with others. We will ask if you have been vaccinated and ask you to wear a mask if you have not.