Needs From: Volunteer Houston

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