Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer: Youth Fishing Assistant

Assist with teaching fishing skills, catch and release and ethical fishing practices. Most events are held on Wednesdays or Saturdays. Applicants will be subject to criminal history check.

 

If interested in this position, please apply here: https://tpwd.samaritan.com/custom/1353/opp_details/169703

 

For volunteers, we ask that you come in half an hour prior to a shift to complete an orientation beforehand. We ask that volunteers commit at least 6 hours a month.

Agency: Sea Center Texas (TPWD)

Assist with teaching fishing skills, catch and release and ethical fishing practices. Most events are held on Wednesdays or Saturdays. Applicants will be subject to criminal history check.

 

If interested in this position, please apply here: https://tpwd.samaritan.com/custom/1353/opp_details/169703

 

For volunteers, we ask that you come in half an hour prior to a shift to complete an orientation beforehand. We ask that volunteers commit at least 6 hours a month.

Agency: Sea Center Texas (TPWD)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77566

Allow Groups: No


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Agency: Houston Community ToolBank

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Agency: Houston Community ToolBank

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77006

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bayou Preservation Association Outreach Ambassador

Are you a passionate Houstonian dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring our waterways and bayous? If you're eager to positively impact your community but have a busy schedule, the Bayou Preservation Association is here to help! We're actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Outreach Volunteers.

Responsibilities:

1. Tabling Events:
- Engage with the community by operating informational booths at outreach events.
- Share our mission, distribute materials, and answer questions to raise awareness about bayou preservation.

2. Information Delivery:
- Collaborate with local businesses and community groups to disseminate relevant materials.
- Help establish partnerships and ensure information reaches a wider audience.

3. Community Engagement:
- Assist in organizing and participating in various community-driven initiatives.
- Promote environmental awareness and participation in bayou preservation activities.

4. Event Support:
- Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, campaigns, and educational programs.
- Foster a greater understanding of the importance of bayou preservation.

Qualifications:

- Passion for environmental conservation and a strong commitment to preserving local bayous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and independently.
- Willingness to engage with diverse community groups.
- Reliable and enthusiastic about promoting environmental awareness.

Benefits:

- Gain hands-on experience in environmental outreach and community engagement.
- Develop valuable skills in communication, event planning, and community relations.
- Record volunteer hours with an accredited and award-winning environmental non-profit.
- Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for conservation.
- Make a meaningful contribution to the preservation of local bayous.

If you're ready to make a difference and be a part of the Bayou Preservation Association's outreach efforts, please provide a brief introduction about yourself, your story regarding your passion for Houston's bayous, your basic availability, and your preferred way to help with outreach volunteering.

Please sign up through VolunteerHouston or send an email to msager@bayoupreservation.org. Join us in protecting and preserving our precious bayous for future generations! Together, we can make a lasting impact on our environment.

Agency: Bayou Preservation Association

Are you a passionate Houstonian dedicated to conserving, protecting, and restoring our waterways and bayous? If you're eager to positively impact your community but have a busy schedule, the Bayou Preservation Association is here to help! We're actively seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as Outreach Volunteers.

Responsibilities:

1. Tabling Events:
- Engage with the community by operating informational booths at outreach events.
- Share our mission, distribute materials, and answer questions to raise awareness about bayou preservation.

2. Information Delivery:
- Collaborate with local businesses and community groups to disseminate relevant materials.
- Help establish partnerships and ensure information reaches a wider audience.

3. Community Engagement:
- Assist in organizing and participating in various community-driven initiatives.
- Promote environmental awareness and participation in bayou preservation activities.

4. Event Support:
- Contribute to the planning and execution of special events, campaigns, and educational programs.
- Foster a greater understanding of the importance of bayou preservation.

Qualifications:

- Passion for environmental conservation and a strong commitment to preserving local bayous.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work well in a team and independently.
- Willingness to engage with diverse community groups.
- Reliable and enthusiastic about promoting environmental awareness.

Benefits:

- Gain hands-on experience in environmental outreach and community engagement.
- Develop valuable skills in communication, event planning, and community relations.
- Record volunteer hours with an accredited and award-winning environmental non-profit.
- Connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for conservation.
- Make a meaningful contribution to the preservation of local bayous.

If you're ready to make a difference and be a part of the Bayou Preservation Association's outreach efforts, please provide a brief introduction about yourself, your story regarding your passion for Houston's bayous, your basic availability, and your preferred way to help with outreach volunteering.

Please sign up through VolunteerHouston or send an email to msager@bayoupreservation.org. Join us in protecting and preserving our precious bayous for future generations! Together, we can make a lasting impact on our environment.

Agency: Bayou Preservation Association

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77002-2319

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Grant Writer

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to serve as a Volunteer Grant Writer for the Katherine and Everett Robinson Foundation. The Grant Writer will play a vital role in securing funding to support our programs and initiatives aimed at positively impacting the lives of youth and families in our community.

Responsibilities:

Research potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources. Develop grant proposals and applications in collaboration with the executive director and program staff. Write compelling narratives that effectively communicate the organization's mission, goals, and impact. Compile necessary documentation, budget information, and supporting materials for grant submissions. Ensure timely submission of grant proposals and follow-up on grant applications as needed. Maintain accurate records of grant submissions, awards, and reporting requirements. Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop fundraising strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications:

Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive grant proposals. Excellent research skills, with the ability to identify relevant funding opportunities and gather supporting information. Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Knowledge of grant writing best practices and familiarity with grant application processes. Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Previous experience in grant writing or fundraising is preferred but not required.

Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position with flexible hours, requiring an estimated time commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per week, depending on grant deadlines and project needs.

Agency: Katherine Everett Robinson Foundation

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to serve as a Volunteer Grant Writer for the Katherine and Everett Robinson Foundation. The Grant Writer will play a vital role in securing funding to support our programs and initiatives aimed at positively impacting the lives of youth and families in our community.

Responsibilities:

Research potential grant opportunities from government agencies, foundations, and other funding sources. Develop grant proposals and applications in collaboration with the executive director and program staff. Write compelling narratives that effectively communicate the organization's mission, goals, and impact. Compile necessary documentation, budget information, and supporting materials for grant submissions. Ensure timely submission of grant proposals and follow-up on grant applications as needed. Maintain accurate records of grant submissions, awards, and reporting requirements. Collaborate with the fundraising team to develop fundraising strategies and initiatives.

Qualifications:

Strong writing and editing skills, with the ability to craft clear, concise, and persuasive grant proposals. Excellent research skills, with the ability to identify relevant funding opportunities and gather supporting information. Detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities. Knowledge of grant writing best practices and familiarity with grant application processes. Passion for the organization's mission and a commitment to making a positive impact in the community. Previous experience in grant writing or fundraising is preferred but not required.

Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position with flexible hours, requiring an estimated time commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per week, depending on grant deadlines and project needs.

Agency: Katherine Everett Robinson Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77535

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Event Planner - Community Garden

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the logistical coordination of internal and external events, ensuring all stages of planning, development and execution are defined and achieved Research, analyze, plan, organize, coordinate, and implement initiatives to facilitate awareness of the KERF Collaborates with internal and external partners to create event collateral, ensuring the branding events support the KERF vision Manages the logistics and budget Interacts, coordinates and communicates with all levels of management, Provide event updates, and coordinate event activities Coordinates invitation solicitations, and onsite registration and post-event follow-up of surveys

 

Minimum Requirements

Meeting planning, project management and event marketing experience Ability to successfully collaborate with internal & external partners Prepare and manage budgets Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism. Must be able to manage workload independently Strong organizational, logistical and time management skills and great client service Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written communication, including the ability to conduct clear, concise and compelling presentations Ability to effectively convene internal teams to collaboratively execute assigned projects by drawing on the appropriate organizational resources available Ability to negotiate and resolve project and team issues with diplomacy and persuasiveness General computer skills (including use of Microsoft Office, Outlook)

About Company
"The Katherine and Everette Robinson Foundation (KERF) mission is to promote positive youth development, encourage families to live healthy lifestyles and plan quality experiences that allow underserved families to experience life outside of their zip code.

If you're driven and eager to experience professional growth while embodying a relentless pursuit of excellence, then consider joining the KERF team of passionate philanthropists. We are dedicated to fostering your professional and personal growth beyond conventional limits.

 

Agency: Katherine Everett Robinson Foundation

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the logistical coordination of internal and external events, ensuring all stages of planning, development and execution are defined and achieved Research, analyze, plan, organize, coordinate, and implement initiatives to facilitate awareness of the KERF Collaborates with internal and external partners to create event collateral, ensuring the branding events support the KERF vision Manages the logistics and budget Interacts, coordinates and communicates with all levels of management, Provide event updates, and coordinate event activities Coordinates invitation solicitations, and onsite registration and post-event follow-up of surveys

 

Minimum Requirements

Meeting planning, project management and event marketing experience Ability to successfully collaborate with internal & external partners Prepare and manage budgets Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining the highest level of attention to detail and professionalism. Must be able to manage workload independently Strong organizational, logistical and time management skills and great client service Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written communication, including the ability to conduct clear, concise and compelling presentations Ability to effectively convene internal teams to collaboratively execute assigned projects by drawing on the appropriate organizational resources available Ability to negotiate and resolve project and team issues with diplomacy and persuasiveness General computer skills (including use of Microsoft Office, Outlook)

About Company
"The Katherine and Everette Robinson Foundation (KERF) mission is to promote positive youth development, encourage families to live healthy lifestyles and plan quality experiences that allow underserved families to experience life outside of their zip code.

If you're driven and eager to experience professional growth while embodying a relentless pursuit of excellence, then consider joining the KERF team of passionate philanthropists. We are dedicated to fostering your professional and personal growth beyond conventional limits.

 

Agency: Katherine Everett Robinson Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Green Wave Litter Cleanup Game!

Welcome to the Green Wave Game!

This is a virtual event.

Join us in generating awareness, empowerment, and fun around environmental care on a schedule that works for you!

We need volunteers to: Create a social media posts about environmental care while cleaning up litter. You can do this at any time that is convenient for you.

Follow this link for details and to sign up to play the game (which is also the volunteer activity): https://ayw.givepulse.com/event/516737-green-wave-litter-cleanup-game

Check out our ayw.givepulse.com page to see more opportunities. 

Thank you for raising awareness about environmental care!

Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Welcome to the Green Wave Game!

This is a virtual event.

Join us in generating awareness, empowerment, and fun around environmental care on a schedule that works for you!

We need volunteers to: Create a social media posts about environmental care while cleaning up litter. You can do this at any time that is convenient for you.

Follow this link for details and to sign up to play the game (which is also the volunteer activity): https://ayw.givepulse.com/event/516737-green-wave-litter-cleanup-game

Check out our ayw.givepulse.com page to see more opportunities. 

Thank you for raising awareness about environmental care!

Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77011

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Houston Health Department Community Gardens


Grow With Us! Volunteer for Your Community Gardens

Looking for a way to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with your community? Our 12 community gardens need volunteers to help with planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and general upkeep. Whether you have a green thumb or just want to lend a hand, your time and effort will help create thriving spaces for everyone to enjoy. Gardens are open Monday – Friday and with special requests on weekends for large groups.


The Multi Service Gardens Include the following site locations:

Acres HomesAliefDenver Harbor5th WardHiram ClarkeKashmereMagnoliaNortheastSouthwestSunnyside3rd WardWest End 

No experience is needed, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and make a difference! Sign up today and be part of something that grows beyond the garden.

Once you register, you will be contacted by Oscar Salazar for next steps. Oscar will provide you with additional information regarding volunteer waiver forms, scheduling volunteer need, and additional details. For any questions, you can reach Oscar at oscar.salazar@houstontx.gov 

Get involved today!

Agency: HOUSTON SERVES


Grow With Us! Volunteer for Your Community Gardens

Looking for a way to give back, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with your community? Our 12 community gardens need volunteers to help with planting, weeding, watering, harvesting, and general upkeep. Whether you have a green thumb or just want to lend a hand, your time and effort will help create thriving spaces for everyone to enjoy. Gardens are open Monday – Friday and with special requests on weekends for large groups.


The Multi Service Gardens Include the following site locations:

Acres HomesAliefDenver Harbor5th WardHiram ClarkeKashmereMagnoliaNortheastSouthwestSunnyside3rd WardWest End 

No experience is needed, just a willingness to get your hands dirty and make a difference! Sign up today and be part of something that grows beyond the garden.

Once you register, you will be contacted by Oscar Salazar for next steps. Oscar will provide you with additional information regarding volunteer waiver forms, scheduling volunteer need, and additional details. For any questions, you can reach Oscar at oscar.salazar@houstontx.gov 

Get involved today!

Agency: HOUSTON SERVES

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: JOIN THE HOUSTON PARKS & RECREATION GREEN TEAM!


Houston Parks and Recreation needs volunteers to help us keep the city's parks clean and green! No experience needed or age limits on who can help! All volunteers under the age of 16 are more than welcome as long as they attend with an adult! Duties include but are not limited to park de-littering, painting, mulching, and tree plantings! 


Check out the park inventory link below to check out our 200+ locations to see what's closest to you and get started TODAY! We accommodate all volunteer groups Monday- Saturday and hours will vary by location and availability! 

https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/parksites.html

Once you register, you will be contacted by Oneika J. Peters to lock-in your location, waiver forms, and all additional details needed! 



Agency: HOUSTON SERVES


Houston Parks and Recreation needs volunteers to help us keep the city's parks clean and green! No experience needed or age limits on who can help! All volunteers under the age of 16 are more than welcome as long as they attend with an adult! Duties include but are not limited to park de-littering, painting, mulching, and tree plantings! 


Check out the park inventory link below to check out our 200+ locations to see what's closest to you and get started TODAY! We accommodate all volunteer groups Monday- Saturday and hours will vary by location and availability! 

https://www.houstontx.gov/parks/parksites.html

Once you register, you will be contacted by Oneika J. Peters to lock-in your location, waiver forms, and all additional details needed! 



Agency: HOUSTON SERVES

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77023

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Park Work Day or Event Volunteers (General)

Come help clean and improve the trails in the Woodland Park Nature Preserve including beautiful Little White Oak Bayou!

or

Volunteer at any of our other events!

For park workdays: Join in to rebuild trails, clean the park/bayou, and work in the gardens! Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts recommended.

Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Come help clean and improve the trails in the Woodland Park Nature Preserve including beautiful Little White Oak Bayou!

or

Volunteer at any of our other events!

For park workdays: Join in to rebuild trails, clean the park/bayou, and work in the gardens! Closed-toe shoes, long pants, and long-sleeved shirts recommended.

Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Grants Committee

Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is looking for 1-4 people to help us secure funding to support our 15 for 15 projects celebrating our15-year anniversary!  This an exciting way to make a generational impact on a unique park and bayou environment in central Houston.

1-2 people will serve as Grants Directors(s) and will liaise with the board more regularly. Directors must be members of Friends of Woodland Park, per our bylaws.

Expectations include: 

Identify grant opportunities with help of FWP board members.

Review selected grant opportunities with relevant Houston Parks and Recreation Department personnel for support or permission (ie, affidavit) to apply.

Prepare grant applications: includes writing responses to questions, assembling
responsive documents with help of board members, securing application fees if needed,
seeking final review from board members and submitting completed application.

Commitment: Minimum 1 year

For more information, contact Jennifer Ostlind, FWP Volunteer Coordinator, at jennifer@friendsofwoodlandpark.org 

Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is looking for 1-4 people to help us secure funding to support our 15 for 15 projects celebrating our15-year anniversary!  This an exciting way to make a generational impact on a unique park and bayou environment in central Houston.

1-2 people will serve as Grants Directors(s) and will liaise with the board more regularly. Directors must be members of Friends of Woodland Park, per our bylaws.

Expectations include: 

Identify grant opportunities with help of FWP board members.

Review selected grant opportunities with relevant Houston Parks and Recreation Department personnel for support or permission (ie, affidavit) to apply.

Prepare grant applications: includes writing responses to questions, assembling
responsive documents with help of board members, securing application fees if needed,
seeking final review from board members and submitting completed application.

Commitment: Minimum 1 year

For more information, contact Jennifer Ostlind, FWP Volunteer Coordinator, at jennifer@friendsofwoodlandpark.org 

Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Trash Capture Committee

Come help us advance a concept for eliminating floating/drifting trash in Little White Oak Bayou through Woodland Park!

Keeping Woodland Park Nature Preserve clean is an on-going challenge for the community. Regular cleanup events help, but the amount of trash and debris that finds its way onto the banks of Little White Oak Bayou and into trees and shrubs is unmanageable.

Our goal for the coming year is to determine a path forward and kick off a feasibility study.

We're looking for 1-5 people with related experience and/or anyone willing to learn! You'll need research and analytical skills, aptitude for talking tech, and ability to talk with local officials.

Expectations:

One person will serve as lead/Director. Per our bylaws, this person must be a member of Friends of Woodland Park.


Review options evaluation prepared in 2012 and funded by Bridgestone.


Gain awareness/understanding of flood mitigation plans for Little White Oak Bayou and plans to reconstruct culvert under I-45 as part of TxDOTs North Houston Highway Improvement Program (NHHIP).


Identify best practices used by other organizations in the Houston area and beyond. 


Work with FWP board and other stakeholders and experts to identify one or more preferred concepts for further exploration. Options could include short term (pre-NHHIP) solutions and long term (post NHHIP) solutions. 


Draft scope of feasibility study for preferred concept(s). 


Identify lead organization(s) to implement a pilot or ongoing project, and funding required.


Support lead organization in pilot/project implementation.


Commitment: minimum 1 year


For more information, contact Jennifer Ostlind, FWP Volunteer Coordinator, at Jennifer@friendsofwoodlandpark.org .





Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Come help us advance a concept for eliminating floating/drifting trash in Little White Oak Bayou through Woodland Park!

Keeping Woodland Park Nature Preserve clean is an on-going challenge for the community. Regular cleanup events help, but the amount of trash and debris that finds its way onto the banks of Little White Oak Bayou and into trees and shrubs is unmanageable.

Our goal for the coming year is to determine a path forward and kick off a feasibility study.

We're looking for 1-5 people with related experience and/or anyone willing to learn! You'll need research and analytical skills, aptitude for talking tech, and ability to talk with local officials.

Expectations:

One person will serve as lead/Director. Per our bylaws, this person must be a member of Friends of Woodland Park.


Review options evaluation prepared in 2012 and funded by Bridgestone.


Gain awareness/understanding of flood mitigation plans for Little White Oak Bayou and plans to reconstruct culvert under I-45 as part of TxDOTs North Houston Highway Improvement Program (NHHIP).


Identify best practices used by other organizations in the Houston area and beyond. 


Work with FWP board and other stakeholders and experts to identify one or more preferred concepts for further exploration. Options could include short term (pre-NHHIP) solutions and long term (post NHHIP) solutions. 


Draft scope of feasibility study for preferred concept(s). 


Identify lead organization(s) to implement a pilot or ongoing project, and funding required.


Support lead organization in pilot/project implementation.


Commitment: minimum 1 year


For more information, contact Jennifer Ostlind, FWP Volunteer Coordinator, at Jennifer@friendsofwoodlandpark.org .





Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Vice President of Communications

Friends of Woodland Park is seeking someone to lead communications for our vibrant organization!  Are you social media-savvy?  Do you enjoy connecting people with causes and events?  Are you passionate about natural spaces and bayous?  Do you enjoy the Heights/Northside/First Ward areas of Houston?

This is a board position for a term of 2 years. The selected candidate must be a member of Friends of Woodland Park, abide by our bylaws, and complete an annual conflict of interest statement (via a short google form).  Final candidate selection will be made by the board after the opportunity has been given for all parties to meet.

Experience with Google Workspace, Meta Business Suite, and Squarespace a plus - or a willingness to learn on the job!

Expectations:

The VP Communications shall insure the continuation and relevancy of the FWP website including e-mails, blog posts, calendar updates, and its overall look and feel.

The VP Communications shall also manage social media activities.

The VP Communications shall maintain the FWP “brand” identity and create or approve all graphic designs and write-us for publication.

The VP Communications shall maintain the overall document repository for the Board, including access.

The VP Communications shall manage the online store.

The VP Communications may enlist additional support as needed including technical support or committee members, after consultation with the Board.

Commitment: This role is a Board Member and so operates on a 2-year term.

For more information, contact Kelli Fereday, President, Friends of Woodland Park, at president@friendsofwoodlandpark.org. 

Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Friends of Woodland Park is seeking someone to lead communications for our vibrant organization!  Are you social media-savvy?  Do you enjoy connecting people with causes and events?  Are you passionate about natural spaces and bayous?  Do you enjoy the Heights/Northside/First Ward areas of Houston?

This is a board position for a term of 2 years. The selected candidate must be a member of Friends of Woodland Park, abide by our bylaws, and complete an annual conflict of interest statement (via a short google form).  Final candidate selection will be made by the board after the opportunity has been given for all parties to meet.

Experience with Google Workspace, Meta Business Suite, and Squarespace a plus - or a willingness to learn on the job!

Expectations:

The VP Communications shall insure the continuation and relevancy of the FWP website including e-mails, blog posts, calendar updates, and its overall look and feel.

The VP Communications shall also manage social media activities.

The VP Communications shall maintain the FWP “brand” identity and create or approve all graphic designs and write-us for publication.

The VP Communications shall maintain the overall document repository for the Board, including access.

The VP Communications shall manage the online store.

The VP Communications may enlist additional support as needed including technical support or committee members, after consultation with the Board.

Commitment: This role is a Board Member and so operates on a 2-year term.

For more information, contact Kelli Fereday, President, Friends of Woodland Park, at president@friendsofwoodlandpark.org. 

Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Graphic Design Experts

Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is looking for 1 or 2 people to design 6-10 interpretative signs to be located throughout the Woodland Park Nature Preserve.

Designer(s) would work closely with FWP board and Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) to develop designs for signs explaining features, wildlife, and the history of Woodland Park Nature Preserve. 


FWP board will provide “mock-ups” and visual aids (photos. maps, etc)


Designer(s) will need to follow HPARD guidelines and specifications for signage. 


If applicable, time spent would be considered an “in-kind” donation and they are eligible to be listed as a “Corporate Sponsor”.


For more information, contact Jennifer Ostlind, Friends of Woodland Park Volunteer Coordinator, at Jennifer@Friendsofwoodlandpark.org.




Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is looking for 1 or 2 people to design 6-10 interpretative signs to be located throughout the Woodland Park Nature Preserve.

Designer(s) would work closely with FWP board and Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) to develop designs for signs explaining features, wildlife, and the history of Woodland Park Nature Preserve. 


FWP board will provide “mock-ups” and visual aids (photos. maps, etc)


Designer(s) will need to follow HPARD guidelines and specifications for signage. 


If applicable, time spent would be considered an “in-kind” donation and they are eligible to be listed as a “Corporate Sponsor”.


For more information, contact Jennifer Ostlind, Friends of Woodland Park Volunteer Coordinator, at Jennifer@Friendsofwoodlandpark.org.




Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Docents to lead School Groups & Hikes on the Trails

Our Volunteer Docent Program is a volunteer level that can be reached by individuals that are interested in having a more autonomous experience representing the Arboretum and our missions. All Docent activities require onboarding, additional trainings, training time as a 'Shadow' to learn from current Docents and Arboretum Staff, and a commitment of at least 20 Docent specific volunteer hours a year. Examples of Docent opportunities include working as Guide for our Field Trip Experiences, leading guided nature hikes, leading night hikes, outreach, and more.

This is an ongoing opportunity that would require you onboarding as an Arboretum Volunteer and signing up for opportunities through our own volunteer portal.

Learn more at our Docent Open House & Breakfast: https://houstonarboretum.org/event/docent-recruitment-open-house-breakfast/

Agency: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Our Volunteer Docent Program is a volunteer level that can be reached by individuals that are interested in having a more autonomous experience representing the Arboretum and our missions. All Docent activities require onboarding, additional trainings, training time as a 'Shadow' to learn from current Docents and Arboretum Staff, and a commitment of at least 20 Docent specific volunteer hours a year. Examples of Docent opportunities include working as Guide for our Field Trip Experiences, leading guided nature hikes, leading night hikes, outreach, and more.

This is an ongoing opportunity that would require you onboarding as an Arboretum Volunteer and signing up for opportunities through our own volunteer portal.

Learn more at our Docent Open House & Breakfast: https://houstonarboretum.org/event/docent-recruitment-open-house-breakfast/

Agency: Houston Arboretum & Nature Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77024

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Garden Director

The Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is seeking a Garden Director as a non-voting member of
FWP with responsibility for the garden areas surrounding the community center, Firefly Field
garden, the entrances to Woodland Park and other possible areas in the future. The Garden
Director will liaise with one or more FWP Board members. Attendance at FWP board meetings
is not required unless requested by the board. A commitment of 12 months is preferred.


Expectations Include:
Maintain all current beds which may include adding more plants as needed.
Oversee design of future beds.
Work with volunteer coordinator to solicit volunteers and organize seasonal workdays for garden maintenance.
Coordinate with Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop leaders if they ask to volunteer for required
required service hours.
Suggest to the board new ways to enhance the attractiveness of the park using plants.
Consider the creation of educational activities for children focused on gardening.
Follow Houston Parks and Recreation Department guidelines for garden maintenance and hosting events.

Commitment: 1 year minimum is preferred


For more information contact Jennifer Ostlind, Friends of Woodland Park Volunteer
Coordinator, at Jennifer@friendsofwoodlandpark.org.

Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

The Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is seeking a Garden Director as a non-voting member of
FWP with responsibility for the garden areas surrounding the community center, Firefly Field
garden, the entrances to Woodland Park and other possible areas in the future. The Garden
Director will liaise with one or more FWP Board members. Attendance at FWP board meetings
is not required unless requested by the board. A commitment of 12 months is preferred.


Expectations Include:
Maintain all current beds which may include adding more plants as needed.
Oversee design of future beds.
Work with volunteer coordinator to solicit volunteers and organize seasonal workdays for garden maintenance.
Coordinate with Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop leaders if they ask to volunteer for required
required service hours.
Suggest to the board new ways to enhance the attractiveness of the park using plants.
Consider the creation of educational activities for children focused on gardening.
Follow Houston Parks and Recreation Department guidelines for garden maintenance and hosting events.

Commitment: 1 year minimum is preferred


For more information contact Jennifer Ostlind, Friends of Woodland Park Volunteer
Coordinator, at Jennifer@friendsofwoodlandpark.org.

Agency: Friends of Woodland Park

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Green Wave Litter Cleanup at Hidalgo Park November 8th

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 8, 2025

Zip Code: 77011

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Green Wave Litter Cleanup at Blackhawk Park November 21st

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 21, 2025

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Green Wave Litter Cleanup at Freed Art Nature Park December 6th

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 6, 2025

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Green Wave Litter Cleanup at Blackhawk Park December 19th

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Dec 19, 2025

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: America Recycles Day Cleanup

Join SPLASh, H-E-B Our Texas Our Future, and Houston Zoo for our America Recycles Day cleanup at H-E-B Richmond Market!

 Time: 9am-11am

Location: 23500 Circle Oak Parkway, Richmond, TX 77469


REGISTER HERE


Houston Zoo will be collecting all ewaste items during the cleanup. Bring your acceptable ewaste including: 

Cellphones/SmartphonesiPads/TabletsiPods/mp3 playersPortable speakersE-Readers/KindlesGPS/AirTagsSmartwatchesAirpods/EarbudsSmall gaming devicesDigital camerasAssociated chargers/cables


Agency: Stopping Plastics & Litter Along Shorelines

Join SPLASh, H-E-B Our Texas Our Future, and Houston Zoo for our America Recycles Day cleanup at H-E-B Richmond Market!

 Time: 9am-11am

Location: 23500 Circle Oak Parkway, Richmond, TX 77469


REGISTER HERE


Houston Zoo will be collecting all ewaste items during the cleanup. Bring your acceptable ewaste including: 

Cellphones/SmartphonesiPads/TabletsiPods/mp3 playersPortable speakersE-Readers/KindlesGPS/AirTagsSmartwatchesAirpods/EarbudsSmall gaming devicesDigital camerasAssociated chargers/cables


Agency: Stopping Plastics & Litter Along Shorelines

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 15, 2025

Zip Code: 77469

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: SPLASh Beach Cleanup @ Texas City Dike

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8VbXkPEpxrjmJGhq4KmheHi6zOnz8iczsOM3KYZlFXtEMow/viewform?usp=dialog

We're so glad you'll be joining us at our cleanup on Saturday October, 25th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Texas City Dike, a 5-mile long fishing pier! Thank you so much to H-E-B Our Texas Our Future for sponsoring this event. This event is also in partnership with the H-E-B Texas City location! Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you.

The exact meeting location can be found here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8SFpvM6Ui79GKLZA 

We will be meeting and parking at the Louis O. Schaper Boat Ramp. Exact location is in the google maps link above.

All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Visit www.splashtx.org/cleanups and scroll to the bottom of the page to download the waivers ahead of time if you'd like, but we will also email them to you and have them available to sign at the cleanup!

If you want to learn more about SPLASh or have any questions about our cleanup events, visit www.splashtx.org or email us at splashtx@abcbirds.org!


Agency: Stopping Plastics & Litter Along Shorelines

REGISTER HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc8VbXkPEpxrjmJGhq4KmheHi6zOnz8iczsOM3KYZlFXtEMow/viewform?usp=dialog

We're so glad you'll be joining us at our cleanup on Saturday October, 25th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Texas City Dike, a 5-mile long fishing pier! Thank you so much to H-E-B Our Texas Our Future for sponsoring this event. This event is also in partnership with the H-E-B Texas City location! Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you.

The exact meeting location can be found here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/s8SFpvM6Ui79GKLZA 

We will be meeting and parking at the Louis O. Schaper Boat Ramp. Exact location is in the google maps link above.

All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Visit www.splashtx.org/cleanups and scroll to the bottom of the page to download the waivers ahead of time if you'd like, but we will also email them to you and have them available to sign at the cleanup!

If you want to learn more about SPLASh or have any questions about our cleanup events, visit www.splashtx.org or email us at splashtx@abcbirds.org!


Agency: Stopping Plastics & Litter Along Shorelines

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Oct 25, 2025

Zip Code: 77590

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spook-A-Clean: SPLASh Bayou Cleanup

Get ready to make a difference this Halloween season with “Spook-A-Clean,” a fun and
frightfully important community cleanup event organized by SPLASh! On November 1, volunteers of all
ages will come together to clean Houston’s bayous, learn from local environmental organizations, and
participate in our costume swap!

Houston’s bayous are critical ecosystems, supporting a wide range of species and serving as vital
stopover points for migratory birds. However, these waterways often become polluted with trash and
debris, posing a serious threat to the wildlife that depend on them.

Our “Spook-A-Clean” event is
designed to tackle this issue head-on while bringing a festive, family-friendly atmosphere to
environmental action.

Event Details:
● Date: November 1, 2025
● Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
● Location: Arthur Storey Park, 77400 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 77036
● Who Can Attend: Open to all ages
● What to Bring: Close-toed shoes, water bottles, and your spookiest costume! Trash bags, gloves,
refreshments, and giveaways will be provided.
● Costume Swap: Bring your clean and gently-used costumes to swap out or donate! Excess
costumes will be donated to the SPCA Re-tail Thrift Store

REGISTER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA8AE2EA2F8C07-57920904-spookaclean


Agency: Stopping Plastics & Litter Along Shorelines

Get ready to make a difference this Halloween season with “Spook-A-Clean,” a fun and
frightfully important community cleanup event organized by SPLASh! On November 1, volunteers of all
ages will come together to clean Houston’s bayous, learn from local environmental organizations, and
participate in our costume swap!

Houston’s bayous are critical ecosystems, supporting a wide range of species and serving as vital
stopover points for migratory birds. However, these waterways often become polluted with trash and
debris, posing a serious threat to the wildlife that depend on them.

Our “Spook-A-Clean” event is
designed to tackle this issue head-on while bringing a festive, family-friendly atmosphere to
environmental action.

Event Details:
● Date: November 1, 2025
● Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
● Location: Arthur Storey Park, 77400 W Sam Houston Pkwy S Houston, TX 77036
● Who Can Attend: Open to all ages
● What to Bring: Close-toed shoes, water bottles, and your spookiest costume! Trash bags, gloves,
refreshments, and giveaways will be provided.
● Costume Swap: Bring your clean and gently-used costumes to swap out or donate! Excess
costumes will be donated to the SPCA Re-tail Thrift Store

REGISTER HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA8AE2EA2F8C07-57920904-spookaclean


Agency: Stopping Plastics & Litter Along Shorelines

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 1, 2025

Zip Code: 77036

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Can You Dig It?

Volunteers are needed to pull weeds, lay mulch, paint, repair garden tools, assemble a compost bin and plant at the Youth Going Green Community Garden, 4706 Idaho St   77021

The garden provides youth in the community with skills to empower them to be productive and productive youth. 

So many volunteers have expressed fulfillment, relaxation and a sense of purpose as they work in the garden.

Garden hours are every Thursday and 1st/3rd Sunday at 3-5pm. Community service hours are provided if needed.

I hope to see you soon!

Ms. Judy, Garden Overseer


Agency: Almighty Ministries, Inc.

Volunteers are needed to pull weeds, lay mulch, paint, repair garden tools, assemble a compost bin and plant at the Youth Going Green Community Garden, 4706 Idaho St   77021

The garden provides youth in the community with skills to empower them to be productive and productive youth. 

So many volunteers have expressed fulfillment, relaxation and a sense of purpose as they work in the garden.

Garden hours are every Thursday and 1st/3rd Sunday at 3-5pm. Community service hours are provided if needed.

I hope to see you soon!

Ms. Judy, Garden Overseer


Agency: Almighty Ministries, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025

Zip Code: 77021

Allow Groups: No