Needs From: Volunteer Houston

We are looking for a friendly face to greet volunteers, help with hospitality, accept donations and answer the phones at Project C.U.R.E. Minimum commitment is 3-6 hours per week. No experience is required. Come join a friendly team and help us deliver health and hope to the world.

Sign up for Orientation here:  https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/lp/houstonorientation/events or reach out to mckayharcus@projectcure.org.

Lives can be saved through your involvement with a program that channels badly needed medical supplies to Developing countries. You can support the program by leading other volunteers who sort and box these items at a collection and distribution center in southwest Houston. Medical professionals -- nurses, doctors and medical assistants -- are ideal candidates, as are retirees. A minimum of five hours a month is all that is required.

Sign up for individual orientation here:   https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/lp/houstonorientation/events

Request a group session here: https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/lp/houstongroups/events

Nurses (working/retired/students) are desperately needed by Project C.U.R.E.   We process donated medical supplies and equipment for donation to hospitals in developing countries.  Volunteers sort the donated supplies and nurses are always a huge asset to our work.    Nurses bring much needed expertise and can also serve as team leaders for other volunteers who inventory, sort, and pack the materials in preparation for shipment. The nurses' medical expertise helps insure that the teams correctly categorize and group the materials. Duty shifts can be arranged for weekdays or weekends. 

BIOMEDICAL/Mechanical/Electrical engineers and technicians are desperately needed at Project C.U.R.E.   We send surplus medical supplies and equipment to developing nations. If you are skilled in this field, consider coming to our warehouse for about three hours a week to assess and repair donated equipment.  Shifts can be arranged for weekdays or Saturdays.    Our warehouse is at 8251 Kempwood (near Bingle).   More information:   JanetThomason@ProjectCURE.org

Make sure you have: filled out our Volunteer Interest Form, attended a Volunteer Orientation, completed all our forms and registered as an HISD VIPS.

CLICK HERE to visit our website's Volunteer information page, learn how to get involved and see upcoming opportunities.

OFFICE ANGELS! We can always use extra help around the office. If you love to problem solve, organize, and focus on details, we have the job for you! Some current projects include:

We ask that you first, fill out our Volunteer Interest Form and the attend a Volunteer Orientation to learn more about our work.

We look forward to meeting you!

At Recipe for Success Foundation, we #DoGoodHaveFun, and produce special fundraising events to reflect our vision of celebrating healthy food and shared meals, by incorporating the best of what our city's finest chefs have to offer. From grand affairs to initiate dinners and casual picnics, no matter the size, great healthy food is at the center of everything we do. From event set-up to guest check-in to event clean-up, we are always looking for extra hands to help make each event run as smoothly as possible.

Please CLICK HERE to visit our website's Volunteer page and follow the directions to register and get involved.

We look forward to meeting you!

Make it a special day with Notes of Encouragement! We all love cards and special greetings! But our clients don't usually receive mail that is positive and uplifting. Your notes will be placed in client mailboxes or on bunk beds to bless, uplift and raise the self-esteem of who are homeless. You can use any type of card you prefer. Plain cardstock cut into fourths works great. You can simply pen a note or decorate the cards with markers, colored pencils and/or stickers. In other words, volunteers can unleash their compassion and creativity. Notes can be all occasion or seasonal. Notes do not need to be signed. Volunteers can use a group name or phrase like "Your Friend", but notes should not include a name or any personal information. Not sure what to write, here a few suggestions: 

Notes of Encouragement can be created at your location, at your convenience. When the notes are ready for delivery, we can often arrange a tour.

How To Apply

Please go to https://thewomensfund.org/volunteer-interest-form/ and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

Health Fairs

Help provide information and publications at our booth at one or more of the nearly 20 community health fairs we participate in annually.

The Woods Project runs weekend trips at different sites near Houston. Our trips include everything from backpacking to canoeing and kayaking to pulling invasive species or planting trees for service projects. We combine students from different high schools who come out with their teachers to enjoy the woods, meet new people and develop strong leadership skills and confidence.

Spring 2017 Weekend Trip Dates:

Trip #1 Feb 24-26th Backpacking in Sam Houston National Forest

Trip #2 Feb 24-26th Camping at Brazos Bend State Park

Trip #3 March 3-5 Backpacking in Sam Houston National Forest

Trip #4 March 3-5 Kayaking/ Fishing at Galveston State Park

Trip #5 March 24-26th Backpacking in Sam Houston National Forest

Trip #6 March 24-26th Kayaking/ Fishing at Galveston State Park with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Trip #7 April 7-9th Backpacking in Sam Houston National Forest

Trip #8 April 7-9th Canoe/Kayak in Huntsville State Park with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Please sign up for a trip that works for you.

We depend 100% on our volunteers to come out with us and have a great time along with the students. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and range in age from 22 to 78 years old. All that we ask of volunteers is that they are willing to come out, enjoy the outdoors and share their stories with our students.

The students do most of the tasks such as cooking and cleaning so volunteers are really there to supervise and be mentors. We provide all of the gear and food for the weekend so all you have to bring are your personal clothes and an open mind. Some of our volunteers have years of experience in the outdoors and some have never slept in a tent. We are flexible and want to work with you to make sure you have a great time giving back to the community. Our volunteers often tell us that they grow just as much as the students while on our trips.

Please fill out an online volunteer application and we'll get in touch with you.

Center Volunteers work up-close with nature in this busy emergency wildlife center where thousands of ill, injured, and abandoned wildlife are admitted. Help is needed to assist the public with admissions, answer the telephone, care for the education animals (owl, snakes, opossum, squirrels, and turtles), as well as center chores. This is a great learning opportunity that helps save and protect our natural resources. Other opportunities available: education, outreach, data entry, or get more involved with committee work like fundraising, finance, and special events to name a few!

More information at our website: https://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/volunteer/

Volunteers interested in at-home wildlife rehabilitation can work as a TWRC sub-permitted rehabilitator under the mentorship of a TWRC permitted rehabilitator. In order to become a home-based rehabber with TWRC, you must be at least 21 years of age and meet the following requirements: 

-Volunteer in one of the following programs at TWRC Wildlife Center center: Onsite Animal Care, Baby Bird Program or Baby Squirrel Program for a minimum of 10 hours. Each Program has its own orientation and registration fee and is only available at certain times of the year.

-Become a Rehabber Member of TWRC ($50 membership fee per year) 

To learn more, please visit the Rehabilitation Page on our website

Volunteers Needed!  We need about 5-10 people to sort clothing donations for WHAM Resale Store. Attention to detail a plus. HOURS: Flexible, Tuesday-Saturday 10am-5pm

WHAM Client Services is in need of bilingual Spanish interviewers to help inform clients to become knowledgeable of the programs that we offer and to explain and help with their current requests. Must be able to communicate with the client comfortably and clearly, have the ability to adapt/respond to different types of characters,  and sensitive to cultural differences. Volunteer will need a positive attitude, have patience, and attentiveness to the client needs to guide them in the right direction. Be able to sit for a maximum of 30 minutes at a time.

Hours are from Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with flexible hours.

Hours are from Monday through Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. with flexible hours.

West Houston Assistance Ministries is seeking volunteers to serve as cashiers at its Second Blessing Store. The position requires volunteers to perform cash register operations such as handling all the cash or credit transactions, excellent interpersonal communication, issue change and receipts, greet customers when entering or leaving establishment, and other related customer service duties. To be considered, you must be able to assist shoppers with a positive, friendly attitude. Volunteer applicants must be able to read and write and perform basic math functions. Pleasantly deal with customers to ensure positive satisfaction and the ability to use the Point of Sale Systems (POS).

Hours are flexible and partial shifts are available, Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Office Support

Help us continue to keep costs low by assisting with general office tasks such as answering phones, assisting with mailings, data entry, organizing supplies for events and classes and much more!

How To Apply

Please go to https://thewomensfund.org/volunteer-interest-form/ and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

Volunteer at the Houston Food Bank and take part in our mission of Food for better lives!   Opportunities are available for individuals, corporations, schools, faith based and community organizations and others.  Help out while sharing the value of volunteering with those you learn with, worship with, play with or work with - and have a blast doing it!

Volunteer opportunities for individuals, corporations, schools, faith based and community organizations and others: Help out while sharing the value of volunteering with those you learn with, worship with, play with or work with - and have a blast doing it!

Community Service Hours: For those who must complete mandated community service, or required hours for government-funded programs. 

Dedicated Volunteer Programs: Take your commitment to FIGHT HUNGER to the next level and become one of our volunteer leaders, trained and experienced in coordinating HFB volunteer activities.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

DFSH Outreach Volunteer make follow-up calls to clients in order to track those that have had a first suiting, but have not returned to Dress for Success Houston for a second suiting, or for Job Search 101. The volunteer’s conversation will directly impact the client and the agency as they will ask and document various questions while guiding the client to various programs that are dependent on their current circumstances.

The River Oaks Job Connection Center is in need of a volunteer(s) to help clients with use of technology in the computer lab. The ideal candidate would be able to teach basic technology classes with provided curriculum, help with job searches, filling out online applications and overall monitoring of the lab.

Hours: 10 am - 2 pm Monday through Friday. Other times may also be considered.

Volunteer Summary: 

The Computer Lab Assistant will help train and prepare clients of Goodwill Houston’s programs and services for job search and employment by maintaining the operation of the computer lab, instructing clients in the use of computer lab technology and software applications, and by monitoring client activities in the job connection computer lab.

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  Minimum Qualifications:  

 Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the Essential Duties and Responsibilities.  

Help us bring tools for change to Houston by volunteering for a few hours at the Houston Community Toolbank.  All groups or individuals are welcome!

Your gift of time will literally support the service of over 300 local nonprofits. Talk about a wise investment!  You can volunteer in our warehouse prep - painting, minor repairs, cleaning or just help setting up our new warehouse.

It's all fun and it all works to begin providing the tools our fellow nonprofits need at the ready. 

Hermann Park Conservancy’s Job Shadow Program supplies students (age 13 to 17 years) the opportunity to observe and participate in a variety of work related activities.  The Job Shadow Program can enhance a student's understanding of careers in conservation and provide them with the opportunity to work alongside an experienced employee who can answer questions and provide accurate and timely advice. Job Shadow Program participants will gain knowledge, skills and an understanding of Hermann Park Conservancy. Through this experience, students will see the connection between school and the workforce.  Parents and students should attend the orientation in July (date to be determined)  from 9am to noon. Program runs for 4-5 weeks Wednesday through Friday and some Saturdays 9am to 3pm.  Application and waiver required. For more detailed information please contact the Director of Volunteer Programs, Diane Kerr at dkerr@hermannpark.org.  College students should request Saturday Volunteer Internship information, working in natural habitat.

Many of our graduates have burned bridges with their loved ones and, as a result, often do not have anyone in their lives to celebrate their achievements with them. Graduation Volunteers are needed to provide audience support and celebratory encouragement to commencing graduates. These volunteers will not only attend the Graduation but also assist with set up and tear down before and after the event. Shifts available on Friday afternoons.

MUST BE A NON SMOKER.  Responsible for recruitment of task force members and processing membership agreements from the key sectors of Galveston County community members.  Must develop a strong familiarity of the Tobacco Task Force's logic model and functionality.  Responsible for the basic understanding of the Task Force organization structure.  BACODA's policies and procedures, and Task Force programmatic policies and procedures.  This is a volunteer position, not a paid position. Functions: Responsible for contacting key sector community members, for serving as a liaison between the Task Force staff and the community, to provide current and accurate information about the Task Force. Responsible for developing a rapport with potential members and groups, promotion of the Task Force in the community, for documentation of Task Force activities, and other duties assigned by the Volunteer Coordinator. Please fill out a volunteer profile at www.bacoda.org

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. MUST BE A NON-SMOKER. Must have a high level of interpersonal skills. Must be able to pass a background check and drug test. This is not a paid position. Must have excellent communication skills. Spanish speaking a plus. Volunteer will be required to sit and stand for long periods of time, talk on telephone, working with computers, travel with personal vehicle to various places within the community.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. This is not a paid position.

This position ranges from a few hours a day to as many hours as you want to put into your day. You may at times be contacting physicians offices so you must be able to work during business hours that means Monday through Friday, anytime between the hours of 8:00 am through 5:00 pm.

Help support your local ToolBank with an in-kind donation to help us round out our warehouse opening in 2015.

List of Current Needs
• Industrial Racking / Shelving – Heavy Duty
• Cabinets – Storage / Cabinetry for storage
• Office Supplies (Manila Folders, Pens, Paper, etc.)
• Plastic Bins, Hopper Bins
• Flat Carts (shipping style) / Shopping Carts
• Hand Truck
• Desktop Computers, LCD Displays, and misc.
• Refrigerator
• Mop + Mop Bucket
• Counter Top w. storage (15’ x 13’, L-shaped)
• Lockers (school or work)
• Pallet Jack
• Safety Equipment (cones, tape, etc.)
• Repair Shop (Work Table, Work Stool, Tool case)
• Doorbell
• Locking Mailbox
• Extension Cords, Power Strips

Professional Needs
• General Contractor (Closet built)
• Electrical Contractor (New Outlets)
• Printing Services / Banners, Brochures, Swag, T-Shirts

This is just a partial list! If you are unsure if something you have may be used, please contact Craig – (808)457-6745, craig.crisler@toolbank.org.

Flexible commitment from a few hours a day to a few hours a week, once trained, some of these tasks can be done on the weekends. 

We are looking for someone to answer the phone, make copies, greet clients, order lunches and call metro lift to schedule pick up for the clients.

Tuesday and/or Thursday - both days or only one, you're help is much needed and appreciated!

9:00am to 3:30pm

Have you always wanted to teach and help others from all over the world? Now, you can!  Available positions are needed to teach highly motivated adults who are seeking to better their English and life skills. Many are learning English for specific purposes such as: a better job, to help their children in school, or to earn their citizenship.  Citizenship classes help prepare students for their naturalization test. Interested volunteers should be able to read, write and speak English fluently.   It is not necessary to be bilingual to be an instructor, assistant or tutor. As an ESL/Citizenship volunteer you are asked to be available for a specific amount of time dependent on the volunteer role that suits you best.  Volunteer applicants must have the ability and willingness to teach English in a patient, respectful manner to people of all walks of life. Previous experience greatly appreciated but not necessary. Teacher training and classroom observation always available. Evening classroom assistants needed immediately.

Court appointed community service can be completed at Memorial Assistance Ministries. We are open Monday-Saturday from 10-6. Please call 713-468-4516 Ext. 125 for additional information. Mandatory sessions are offered Mondays or Thursdays at 5:20 p.m. You must attend one of these orientation sessions to complete your hours at MAM. Please bring your court paperwork and a photo ID to one of these sessions. You do not need to RSVP for an orientation. Once through orientation we will see if there is a need for the times you are available. No guarantee of positions.     

Job Description

 Fitness Instructor

Immediate Supervisor: E4L Program Director

Position Description:

(1) To facilitate a course in fitness and exercise for adults with Down syndrome. Responsibilities will include training, instruction, and coaching.

(2) To carry out the mission of the Education for Life program, which is to empower adults with Down syndrome to be as self-sufficient as possible in life, work, and relationships by providing opportunities for academic, social, vocational, personal, and creative growth.

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 8:30a.m.-5:30p.m. (can be flexible)

Preferred Knowledge, Experience and Skills:

Essential Responsibilities:

Other Workplace Expectations:

Looking for a Zumba instructor for our adult day program, we are looking for someone who is energetic, fun and with lots of energy!!! 

If you are interested please email us!! 

Looking for a dance instructor to help us with the adult E4L program.

Please let us know if you are interested. 

Volunteers are needed to teach basic computer skills to a wide variety of clients. Must know basic computer skills, like keyboarding, setting up and using e-mail, how to use a search engine, using the internet to explore job opportunities, using MS Word to create and edit resumes, online job applications, MS Word and Excel basics, and social networking. Volunteers will also need the ability to teach these basic computer skills. This volunteer opportunity requires patience and the ability to  work at least one scheduled ½ day shift per week, either mornings from 9am to 12:30pm or afternoons from 12:30pm to 4pm.. You will have one-on-one interaction with motivated adult clients.

Volunteers are needed for our resale shop to assist customers, sort and price donations, operate the cash register, work on displays, make simple repairs on merchandise or research items on Ebay. Your volunteering will directly help fund MAM programs, which assist struggling families in time of need. You directly help the surrounding community with your efforts. Youths under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult to volunteer. No previous experience needed.

Need a group volunteer opportunity for your Boy Scout Troop, corporation, National Charity League chapter or any other group of like-minded individuals looking to volunteer their time to a worthy cause?  Groups of volunteers are always welcome at MAM. Come with your church, Sunday school class, sorority/fraternity, or Girl Scout Troop. We have a project for you. Group leaders should contact us at least a month in advance so we can work with you to utilize your group’s talents and drive to their upmost ability, and make it fun for all.

MAM’s Young Leaders’ Organization (MYLO) is a great way to get involved with a nonprofit organization and network with other like-minded young professionals. MYLO plans hands on projects to support MAM’s programs and client families. The purpose of MYLO is to foster philanthropy in young professionals, provide leadership and networking opportunities, and participate in fundraising efforts and committees. We support and uphold the MAM Mission to assure that families have the means to meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient. For more information please check out our website at http://maministries.org/mylo/index.htm or check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAMAMP/.

Memorial Assistance Ministries is in need of a group of strong individuals for a manual labor project for one day. A detention pond next to our faculty is overgrown and we need a group to help us get it back under control. MAM does not have the equipment needed to fix this problem. So all equipment: weed-eaters, mowers and any other landscaping equipment would have to be brought to our faculty.   

PLEASE HELP STUDENTS SUCCEED:

Join our dynamic team of volunteer tutors helping High School students succeed. We need YOU to help us tutor high school students to assist them with MATH, READING, WRITING skills for the SAT exam for college entrance. We are in search of volunteers. We tutor the students on the skills they need to strengthen on an individual basis. You need knowledge in algebra and geometry, specifically along with other math skills. Reading you need knowledge in comprehension and grammar. NOTE: you will have access to the answers and reasoning for answers. 

In addition, we will be assisting them in college preparation with sessions on HS graduation requirements, career choices, college or trade school choices, essays, scholarships, and more.

TUTORS!   TUTORS!   TUTORS!
The sessions will begin the week of July 19th for 8-week sessions. There will be a 2-4 week break then restart another 8-week session. It will be held 1 -2 days a week for 2 hours per session. At this tie, all this will be virtual.  

To join us: Register at https://www.byceministries.org/volunteer-tutor-application

WE need someone to help with some administrative duties. The Executive Director needs help with a few aspects of our business operations. Assistance may include sending emails, google search, review some documents for grammar, making phone calls, and assist with preparing promotional materials and more. 

These duties are not consistent each month but vary from month to month due to our various programs, for example, tutorials, school supplies, etc.  Hours needed to vary but should not be more than 15 hrs a month. 

 Qualifications: good writing skills

We are looking for volunteers that have cashier experience and a sense of ‘high fashion’ to help run the Boutique, MAM’s premium high end fashion shop. This is a store within our MAM resale store, selling items such as designer clothes and purses, as well as items with original price tags, and packaging. Volunteers will monitor merchandise, provide customer service and run the cash register. Volunteers will even have the opportunity to develop displays and help with the overall visual aspect of the Boutique.