Needs From: Volunteer Houston

The Ripley House Community Center is looking for committed volunteers interested in serving as the first point of contact for neighbors and staff, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment. Responsibilities include greeting guests, answering phone calls, directing inquiries, and providing general administrative support.

Key Responsibilities:

We use WordPress to tell the story of our mission and activities on our website. We are looking for someone with deeper skills than ours to help us refresh our pages. 

Participate in a hands-on volunteer session where you'll support individuals as they format, edit, and review their resumes using a template provided by our Job Readiness Training Instructor. Volunteers will offer one-on-one guidance to help participants highlight their skills, experience, and accomplishments in a clear and professional way, ensuring they leave with a polished resume that’s ready for job applications. No professional HR experience required, just a willingness to help others succeed!

In this interactive volunteer session, you'll help individuals prepare for job interviews by conducting mock interviews using a question template and evaluation form provided by our Job Readiness Training Instructor. Volunteers will offer constructive feedback on interview responses, body language, and professionalism to help participants build confidence and improve their interviewing skills. No prior hiring experience is necessary, just a desire to support others on their path to employment!

This garden started in 1989 is situated on two acres and located in Kashmere Gardens. It features a wash station, a composting facility, and 100 beds that last year provided over 9,000 pounds of organically grown produce to the community. The large garden gives volunteers and clients the opportunity to grow nutritious organic produce to benefit themselves, their neighbors, and Target Hunger food pantries. All of the produce will be distributed to families in need of food assistance.

Volunteers are needed to help our garden continue to grow! 

Both individuals and teams who volunteer in the gardens may assist in many ways such as: building garden beds, turning soil, weeding, planting, watering, harvesting, maintenance, and special projects. We schedule volunteers Tuesday through Friday from 9am to noon. *No weekend opportunities.  

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Regina Ferral, Volunteer Manager at (281) 913-9423 or email volunteer@targethunger.org.

“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others. “

-Mahatma Gandhi

 Target Hunger, an organization committed to alleviating hunger and its root causes in the neighbor hoods we serve, we need volunteers to assist with preparation and distribution of Food. Target Hunger, a United Way agency is located at 1260 Shotwell Street, Houston TX 77020.

Warehouse: Volunteers will assist the Food Service Department with a variety of different task like packing pantry distributions, packing seniors delivery distributions.  

(CLICK HERE) to get started volunteering with Target Hunger! 

Please contact Ricky Berry, Development Associate by phone at 346-335-8077 or via Email: development@targethunger.org. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or would like to volunteer in any of the opportunities convenient for you.

We are desperately looking for volunteers with the passion to help us distribute food to people in our community. I am certain that you qualify with the virtue of kindness and grace to give your time and effort back to your community.

Target Hunger, a non-profit community based organization committed to alleviating hunger and its root causes in the neighborhoods we serve. 

When: Our Food Fairs happens at multiple locations weekly current opportunities are located inside our application please see link below. 

Date

Location

Duration

April 3

St. Peter Claver Church

9am-12 noon

April 7th

Kashmere Multi-Service Center

9am-12 noon

April 9th

Forest Lawn Church

9am-12 noon

April 14th

Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center

9am-12 noon

April 16th

New Day Deliverance Church

9am-12 noon

April 22nd 

Fifth Ward Multi-Service Center

9am-12 noon

Activities:

Food Fairs:Volunteers will then be assigned to one of the task needed at the site like client intake, packing produce in individual distribution bags and putting the food in the clients cars.

Other Information:

All volunteers that have not volunteered in the last year must to fill out a volunteer application (CLICK HERE) they also must sign a waiver on site at the location.

In order to protect the health and safety of staff, volunteers and those we serve, Target Hunger has changed our “Educational Food Fairs” to “Drive through distributions” with food being loaded in car trunks as well as enhanced safety protocols. In addition we are using the 6 foot Social Distancing rule and encouraging everyone to where gloves and wash their hands. We also will not have more than 10 volunteers volunteering at a time.

Volunteers will arrive on site, usually before 9am.  Food Fairs are about 3 to 4 hours long and break down can take anywhere from 30 to 45 minutes. 

To sign-up to volunteer at the next food fair please (CLICK HERE) 

Contact:

Ricky Berry Jr., Development Associate

Department of Fund Development

C/O Volunteer Services & CANnecting

Address: 1260 Shotwell, Houston, TX 77020

Direct: (346) 335-8077

Main: (832) 767-1677 Ext. 109

Email: DEVELOPMENT@TARGETHUNGER.ORG

Our Case Management Team provides invaluable one-on-one and group counseling services to survivors, and the addition of art therapy to the mix would be incredible! Art, in its many mediums, can be used to help clients communicate, overcome stress, and help them better understand their feelings and behavior.

So, if you are a licensed art therapist who wants to contribute your skills as a volunteer to help trafficking survivors, we’d love to hear from you!

The Houston ToolBank is looking for a delivery driver that will be responsible for supporting the Warehouse Director in completing a successful tool lending and delivery program. The position will transport tool orders from our East Houston warehouse to shipping containers in Conroe, Richmond, Texas City and West Houston. The position is based out of our main warehouse at 1215 Gazin St., Houston, TX 77020. The schedule is flexible and accommodating.

We are looking for a volunteer to help with current needs but we are also looking to hire a driver.

We are seeking a regular warehouse volunteer for inventory. Availability could vary, but ideally the volunteer could be available once every week or two weeks, for shifts of 2-4 hours. Regular volunteer hours are Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Tasks include:
-Counting tools
-Recording numbers of tools

Requirements:
-Closed-toe shoes & work clothes

Tool expertise is not necessary, but would be a plus!

If interested, please contact Nancy Clippard at 713-674-0262 or Nancy.clippard@toolbank.org

Do you enjoy planning events?

The Houston Community Toolbank is seeking 10-20 energetic, dependable, flexible volunteers to assist with our major fundraising Event - Hammers and Ales - to be held on April 4th, 2019. We are looking to meet 4 times between now and then 4th of April.

Description of Hammers & Ales

Hammers and Ales is a Happy Hour style event with live music at Karbach Brewery on April 4th 2019. In addition to a selection of craft beer, ticket holders will enjoy heavy bites, a silent auction, a cornhole tournament and a raffle. This year, the event will move downstairs to the new Bier Garten area to accommodate an expected crowd of 400 plus attendees and will include live music from Eagles tribute band Already Gone. All event proceeds will go to our nonprofit tool lending program that supports thousands of community programs throughout the region each year.

Mission

Houston Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that empowers fellow nonprofits to tackle community-based projects throughout our region. Toolbank borrowers are not only mainstream nonprofits, but also schools, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations and many others. Whether a project has ten volunteers or three hundred, access to ToolBank inventory relieves the burden of purchasing, storing, maintaining and repairing the items essential to projects and events. In a sector that consistently faces constraints of time, personnel and budget, our tools allow organizations to achieve their visions for thriving community.

Committee Job Descriptions

Committee members can expect to help with the overall layout of the event. Each committee member will be able to choose to help with tasks based on their interests and skills. You may be assigned to a particular subset of the committee tasked with a particular focus. These may include things like: giving input to event layout, helping with preparation of event games and activities, exploring your network for potential sponsorships or silent auction donations, generating ideas for the promotion of the event to a broader audience, spreading the word to friends and family and many other tasks as they arise. In addition, each volunteer will receive two tickets (one for themselves and one for the guest) to attend the Hammers & Ales event on April 4th, 2019.

The Houston Community ToolBank is looking for a Wordpress volunteer who can help us give the Website a much needed tune up. Some of these skills would be a greatly valued if offered to our team. You can work remotely on the website or come into the office. Extra bonus points for the volunteer who wants to spread the love and teach our ToolBankers how to do simple fixes and hacks for Wordpress and our theme!

If you have the following skills, we’re interested in working with you:

WordPress and web standards-based development

Knowledge of HTML, PHP, JavaScript, and CSS for website development and email marketing campaigns

Ability to manage the design and development of each assigned project, and perform tests on multiple platforms

Attention to detail and an eye for design

Systematic approach to development, testing and troubleshooting

Strong written and verbal communication skills

The Houston Community ToolBank is looking to add Google analytics to its website to drive website intelligence and improve our online presence. We’re hoping a volunteer could show us how to monitor website performance, trends, and campaigns, generate reports, and update pages for site optimization. We may need help maintaining and trouble-shooting in the future, after the analytics has been set up but our goal is to be able to learn to do it ourselves. We would provide a laptop and a work area. We are flexible with the timing, and open to remote work if necessary. We would prefer Google analytics as this seems like the most user friendly, but if someone with more experience has other ideas, we would be open to tutorials on better website traffic tracking programs. 

The Houston Community ToolBank stewards an inventory of tools for use in the charitable sector. These tools are out in our city everyday making an impact, but along with that impact comes a few broken tools. We need help repairing and maintaining these tools, so they can be put back out into the community.

We are seeking a regular tool maintenance volunteer. Availability could vary, but ideally the volunteer could be available once every week or two weeks.

Possible tasks:
- replace handles on garden tools such as shovels or rakes
- repair flat tires or wobbly wheelbarrows
- (if possible) small engine repair & maintenance on lawnmowers, weed eaters, generators, etc.

Requirements:
-Closed-toe shoes & work clothes

We would appreciate any skill level you can bring!

If interested, please contact Nancy Clippard at 713-674-0262 or Nancy.clippard@toolbank.org

We are holding our annual event for the Houston ToolBank, Hammers & Ales, at our warehouse in east Houston. This is a free event that gives attendees an opportunity to tour our warehouse, learn more about our programs, and mingle with other guests.

Volunteers are needed to:

Direct guests to parking

Support registration

Sell raffle tickets

Support food & beverage

Cleanup after the end of the event

Volunteers will be given food & drink and a T-shirt. If interested, please contact Nancy Clippard at 713-674-0262 or Nancy.clippard@toolbank.org

The Houston Community Toolbank is looking for a English to Spanish Translator to help us with some administrative work in the office. We need help making our website, flyers, and other literature more available to our member agencies by translating it properly in Spanish. 

We have a comfortable, office space available to work in, and a laptop will be provided if needed.

Every day, we hear more worrisome news about the COVID-19 pandemic. Target Hunger is proud to assist our registered families and seniors during this trying time. Volunteers are requested to arrive on site before 9am. They will be assigned to a task such as packing produce in individual distribution bags and/or placing food in car trunks.

Please help us continue providing the necessary food for our fellow Houstonian's.

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Target Hunger is ramping up food distributions to ensure our neighbors receive much needed food. Many people have lost fridges full of food due to power outages, have limited water, and now have unexpected expenses due to broken pipes and other damage.

You can help us by volunteering or by making a donation to support our relief efforts.

https://www.targethunger.org/

Thank you for helping us help Houstonians recover!

Target Hunger had to close many of its brick-and-mortar pantries due to COVID-19. We began delivering prepackaged boxes of food to our client's homes, in partnership with Door Dash. This partnership with Door Dash is coming to an end so we are trying to switch our clients over to our mobile pantries. Staff has expressed the need of volunteers specifically on Tuesdays usually from 9am to 11am. Volunteers in the pantry will help pantry staff guide client's shopping, the restocking of the mobile pantry, and assist clients to their cars. Bilingual preferred. Prefer a reoccurring volunteer.

Our Mobile Pantry goes to different community sites every Tuesday of the month. Below is the schedule so that you can see our various locations:

To register for any of these events visit this link, and click on any Mobile Pantry shift you'd like to attend: https://targethunger.volunteerhub.com/vv2/?eventGroupId=5d5244f1422d4552a94869eb2d1aad22

Come volunteer as an individual or a team at a Target Hunger Food Fair!

Food Fairs are pop-up food distributions completely open to the public. These fairs prioritize fresh produce, serving an average of 150 to 220 households at each event. Volunteers play a vital role in the success of these events by setting up tents, repackaging bulk produce, and distributing the goods directly to clients. These events are particularly rewarding because volunteers can see the immediate impact of their efforts, making a tangible difference in the lives of those we serve.

These events occur from 8 am - 11 am at different sites throughout the Northeast Houston area:

Group reservations are available for these distributions. If you are interested in a group reservation email: volunteer@targethunger.org

Individual volunteers can register for a Food Fair here: Individual Volunteer Registration

The AIP BIPOC Network is seeking volunteers to represent our organization at health fairs, expos, and local events. You’ll help staff our table, share information about our programs, take photos, and engage with community members. Your work will directly support our mission to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment. 

Tasks:

Staff ABN’s booth/table at community events

Share information and resources with attendees

Take event photos for social media and reports

Assist with setup and cleanup as needed

Engage community members in a welcoming, approachable way

Time Commitment:

Varies by event (typically 2–4 hours per event)

In-person at Houston-area community events

Locations throughout the city. Current zip codes - 77051, 77020, 77016, 77031

Skills Needed:

Friendly, approachable, and engaging personality

Comfortable speaking with diverse community members

Spanish language skills a plus, but not required

Willingness to learn about ABN’s mission and programs

How to Get Started:
Submit your interest through Volunteer Houston. Once we receive your application, we’ll contact you to schedule a brief orientation. You may also send your resume/CV directly to info@aipbipoc.org.

Volunteer Opportunity: Book Sorting & Packing
Hosted by: Books for Development
Location: 3709 Polk St, Houston, TX 77003
Hours: Saturdays, 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Help us get books into the hands of readers around the world. We're looking for volunteers to assist with book sorting and packing at our Houston warehouse.

What to Expect:

Book Donations Welcome
Have books to share? Bring them during volunteer hours and help us spread literacy worldwide.

Let’s build libraries and change lives — one book at a time.

Come and volunteer at the Target Hunger Food Pantry on Senior Pantry Day!

Volunteers will assist with checking in clients, clients while they shop, keep the shelves stocked, and properly weigh client's groceries. Our pantry staff needs assistance on the first and third Tuesday from 8 am - 12 pm at the Denver Harbor Multi-Service Center Target Hunger food pantry. A reoccurring volunteer is preferred. Bilingual in Spanish is also preferred, but not necessary.

These pantry shifts are called "Senior Pantry Day" in our volunteer calendar, you can register here: Senior Pantry Day - Volunteer Registration

"Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve... You only need a heart full of grace." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

We need Volunteers that will assist in helping families obtain the required documentation, and complete the agency and government applications needed for families with food challenges.

While assisting our clients you will see your impact first hand! 

**Spanish speakers needed and welcomed

Every Tuesday & Thursday.

From 9:30am-2pm.

Contact

G'eral Crawford

713.226.4953

geral.crawford@targethunger.org

MEN Incorporated is searching for dependable male mentors to engage school age young men during the school day and after school. Mentors must pass background checks and be available during the school day. 

CrossWalk Center needs a volunteer or a team of volunteers to help prepare a daily hot meal for the residents of our halfway houses. We are blessed to receive food donations each week, and with the help of volunteer house chefs, we can make the most of those gifts. The 24 men living at our halfway houses are just beginning their transition back into society after incarceration. As they are adjusting to their new job, new home, new friends, and new lives, preparing a hot, healthy meal can become a priority that slips through the cracks.

Our house chefs bless our residents with a home-cooked meal each day after work. It is our hope that individuals or teams could come into our halfway houses and prepare a meal from the donations we have already received. We don't require any professional experience, we just need willing hands and a servant's heart. Our homes are equipped with fully stocked residential kitchens, so you won't need to use your own cookware. For your convenience, volunteers can come during the day to prepare the food, leaving it in the warmer or the fridge until dinner, or come on the weekends, meal prep in bulk, and leave individual containers in the freezer.

Are you a lawyer who can provide pro bono legal services – immigration, custody, divorce, protective orders, record expungement – to human trafficking survivors?

Our clients really need your help! UAHT has community resources we can connect clients to but, those aren’t direct connections, and we would prefer to expedite legal processes for them.

If you’d like to donate your legal services, please apply!

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

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

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

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

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! 

Join Team Rubicon to assist in responding to help communities affected by future natural disasters.

Signing up is free and you get to choose when and where you want to help.

There is free training to help you become a skilled operator in several different ways and a number of trainings are available virtually if that is more convenient for your schedule. 

To join, go to https://teamrubiconusa.org. Follow the instructions to get signed up.

Help Team Rubicon as we respond to the COVID-19 pandemic in a constantly changing variety of ways to address community needs across the Greater Houston area. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is provided to all volunteers, as are meals during work periods. To learn what we are currently doing and preparing for, where those events are occurring, and to find out about becoming a member, contact Bob Stevenson by email to Robert.Stevenson@teamrubiconusa.org. To meet our need for numerous COVID-related volunteers, we have temporarily dropped some of the normal training that new members take.

Dear Community,

We are thrilled to announce that we have an extensive collection of used Spanish and French textbooks and books available for donation to non-profit organizations in need. To coordinate a pickup, please reach out to Mark at booksfordev@gmail.com. Individuals interested in these resources are also encouraged to get in touch.

Thank you for your support!

Warm regards,

Books for Development Team

Description:
Make a lasting impact in the life of a young person in foster care! Academic Coaches help students ages 14–17 build organizational skills, study skills, and provide homework support, while offering encouragement and consistency they can count on.

Youth in foster care often face major educational disruptions—frequent moves, multiple schools, and a lack of stable support. By volunteering just a few hours a week, you can help bridge that gap and empower them to reach their potential.

Training and ongoing support are provided. Sessions take place at Residential Treatment Centers across the greater Houston area, with flexible scheduling during out-of-school hours.

Learn more or sign up for an upcoming informational session:
https://signup.com/go/dTHtQwS

Contact: Laura.Meares@harriscountytx.gov

Bloom leads adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to a lifetime of community-driven health and wellness. We offer in-person classes at partnership locations and virtual classes through our fitness app. Classes include strength, dance, yoga, Pilates, indoor cycle, and chair fitness. Bloom is always looking for volunteers to teach or help facilitate a class.  

Please note that to facilitate a class (in partnership with a live or virtual coach), no fitness instruction experience is needed. Bloom provides the training. The only requirement to enjoy this position are a desire to commit to the athletes over time. 

To teach a yoga or Pilates class, volunteers must be certified. To teach any other class, fitness experience is preferred. 

Also, the need is listed as zip code 77003; however, we provide services across Greater Houston. Contact us for more information. 

Do you love to share resources you find? Enjoy making connections with community organizations? Want to help make a difference in the lives of those experiencing Alzheimer's or other dementia?

Make it happen: become an Alzheimer's Association Community Representative!

Our community educators deliver programs using prepared training materials on topics related to Alzheimer’s disease, risk reduction strategies, as well as information for individuals and families impacted by the disease. Tell about our services and how people can make a difference in the trajectory of this terrible disease.

This role is ongoing and we ask for a year's commitment. Preference will be given to those available on weekdays.

The Association is seeking volunteer candidates with:

Interested? Complete the Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Interest Survey at bit.ly/alz-vol-interest today!

For more in-depth information about Alzheimer's and Dementia (45 min), click here: https://training.alz.org/products/4053/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia After creating a simple account, click "Add to Cart" (it's free!), then "Enroll Now." You'll then have access to this helpful educational program. We hope you'll take advantage and learn more! 

Bloom leads adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) to a lifetime of community-driven health and wellness. We offer in-person classes at partnership locations and virtual classes through our fitness app. Classes include strength, dance, yoga, Pilates, indoor cycle, and chair fitness. Bloom is always looking for volunteers to teach or help facilitate a class.  

Please note that to facilitate a class (in partnership with a live or virtual coach), no fitness instruction experience is needed. Bloom provides the training. The only requirement to enjoy this position are a desire to commit to the athletes over time. 

To teach a yoga or Pilates class, volunteers must be certified. To teach any other class, fitness experience is preferred. 

Also, we provide services across Greater Houston and because this is a virtual position we are open to surrounding areas as well. Contact us for more information. 

If you have any encyclopedias, math, science, sports, health books or Spanish books you’re no longer using, please consider donating them to our organization.

Thank you for your support!

The Department of Neighborhoods Mayor's Assistance Office is seeking dedicated volunteers to help assist with the Denver Harbor Celebrity and Community Lyons Avenue Clean up!

Lunch will be provided!

Date: Saturday November 15th

Location: Cliff Tuttle Park 6200 Lyons Avenue Houston, Texas 77020

Time: 9am-12pm (Volunteer Check-in starts at 8:30am)

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteers will need the following:

For any additional questions contact:

Jesse Carballo Jr.

Email:Jesse.Carballo@houstontx.gov|832.986.3952

This opportunity is great for groups and individuals.

Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for walk-up or drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by registering clients using Houston Food Bank qualifications.

This opportunity is available every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on specific Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Please see available shifts below.)

When arriving, please park in the parking lot across the street from the Guadalupe Basic Needs Center. Also, dress comfortably. This opportunity takes place outdoors. Close toe shoes are required. For a map, please download this parking guide.

NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities.

Each volunteer aged 14+ must sign up under their own account. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenage children. For children 13 and younger, please sign up as a team and bring a paper youth waiver.

This opportunity is great for groups and individuals.

Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for walk-up or drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by registering clients using Houston Food Bank qualifications.

This opportunity is available every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on specific Saturdays, from 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Click here to sign up today!

For questions or more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org.

When arriving, please park in the parking lot across the street from the Guadalupe Basic Needs Center. Also, dress comfortably. This opportunity takes place outdoors. Close toe shoes are required. For a map, please download this parking guide.

NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities.

Each volunteer aged 14+ must sign up under their own account. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenage children. For children 13 and younger, please sign up as a team and bring a paper youth waiver.

Assist in prepping and distributing groceries to families in need. This may include stocking the food pantry, sorting donated items for quality and bagging groceries for individual families, as well as helping families get groceries into their cars. Volunteers may also assist clients to fill out required information for the Houston Food Bank.

The food pantry hosts clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

To assist with Tuesday drive-thru distributions, please go to Houston Food Fair Helpers (Tuesdays). To assist with Saturday drive-thru distributions, please go to Houston Food Fair Helpers (Saturdays).

Accounts will be created for new volunteers at www.catholiccharities.org/volunteer. Qualifications must be completed before beginning first shift.

Volunteers aged 14 and older must sign up for shifts themselves. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenagers. Youth waivers must be signed by parent/guardian prior to beginning first shift.

NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities.

For questions and/or assistance completing qualifications, please reach out to Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org.  

Looking to make an impact? Volunteer with ESCH as a Mentor! We are looking for people with Project Management experience.

Mentor UH Bauer College students solving challenges for local nonprofits.

This would take place during the Fall 2022 Semester starting late August and running though the beginning of December. Go to our website for more information. https://lnkd.in/gMZe9AxV

Even though the holidays are over, the work never stops here at Houston Threads! We are always in need of volunteers to help us merchandise and stock the shop, assist our referred youth in their shopping experience, and assist with a variety of day-to-day tasks. Come join us here at Threads and help us provide Houston's homeless, foster and disadvantaged youth with free new clothing and toiletries!

Volunteers to assist with: Revitalizing garden beds - weeding, turning dirt, planting, mulching, watering; Landscaping – mowing, trimming, etc., HHFH provides all tools and materials for volunteers, as well as skilled on-site leaders who host a safety orientation, give clear instructions on all tasks, and work to ensure that every volunteer has an outstanding experience. Volunteers will follow safety guidelines and report directly to the HHFH staff or garden coordinator at the site.  Come prepared to work hard, get dirty, and make a lasting impact for a family and a community!  Please note the minimum age is 16 years old.  

Please go to Houston Habitat Volunteer Hub to register. 

Volunteers to assist with: Revitalizing garden beds - weeding, turning dirt, planting, mulching, watering; Landscaping – mowing, trimming, etc., HHFH provides all tools and materials for volunteers, as well as skilled on-site leaders who host a safety orientation, give clear instructions on all tasks, and work to ensure that every volunteer has an outstanding experience. Volunteers will follow safety guidelines and report directly to the HHFH staff or garden coordinator at the site.  Come prepared to work hard, get dirty, and make a lasting impact for a family and a community!  Please note the minimum age is 16 years old.  

Please go to Houston Habitat Volunteer Hub to register. 

Volunteers are needed to help us serve every First Saturday of the month at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.  Our monthly SOUPER SATURDAYS are returning January, 2019! We serve some of the most amazing people in Houston! 

Service days - Every first Saturday of the month - Lunch Hour

Time Frame - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Positions to be filled:

Cooks

Clean up crew - mopping, picking up trash, etc. 

Counters

Food Servers

Greeters, etc

Volunteers are needed to help us serve every First Saturday of the month at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.  Our monthly SOUPER SATURDAYS are phenomenal! We serve some of the most amazing people in Houston! 

Service days - Every first Saturday of the month - Lunch Hour

Time Frame - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Positions to be filled:

Cooks

Clean up crew - mopping, picking up trash, etc. 

Counters

Food Servers

Greeters, etc

We are interviewing potential program facilitators to be an integral part of youth development in the city of Houston and surrounding areas. The curriculum is in place, all we need is YOU!

Please review the locations/times below, click here to apply, and place your choices in the additional comments section of your application: Choose Facilitator Option

Program: 

Build the life skills and confidence of youth girls!

Program locations, days, and times:

North Houston:
Marshall middle -30 mins Thursday 12:00 pm-1:45 pm
Wheatley high-several small group sessions between 9:00 am-2:00 pm
Key Middle Friday 12:56 pm-1:30 pm

East/South -Channelview
Milby high 1:15 pm-2:00 pm
Stevenson middle 830 a-935 am
Deady middle- 30 mins; Tuesday 8:30 am-9:00 am

West Houston
Westside high school 10:30 am-12:00 pm

Central/South
Yates high Thursday 2:45 pm-4:00 pm (2 sessions)
Cullen middle Wednesday 11:30 am-1:45 pm (3 sessions)
Thomas middle Tuesdays 11:00 am-1:25 pm (4 sessions)

Education:

Characteristics:

Requirements:

YMCA of Greater Houston and AARP Foundation Experience Corps are teaming up to bring an evidence-based program to the community that connects young students in kindergarten through third grade with trained adult volunteers age 50 and older who tutor them in literacy and help build their reading confidence. As an affiliate of the Experience Corps program, YMCA of Greater Houston is seeking volunteers to help tutor and mentor students who are a part of the Greater Houston community and attend its Community Enrichment Centers.

Agape Development will be celebrating 20 years of OST/South Union neighborhood ministry on November 1st! Sign up to volunteer and help us make this the best Birthday Bash ever! volunteer.agapedevelopment.org!

 We are looking for 25 dedicated volunteers for 21 fundraising nights at Minute Maid Park! Not all volunteers will be required to attend every event night.

A little about us:

CDH Stars and Angels is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization based in Houston, Texas that offers a range of support services nationwide to families of children born with the severe birth defect Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CDH is a condition that develops in utero when the muscle dividing the chest from the abdomen, the diaphragm, fails to close. The results of this failure, while sometimes treatable, can be fatal.

We provide small grants to the families experiencing CDH to pay for medical treatments and related travel, and, when needed, funeral expenses. We also provide care packages to CDH-affected families, raise awareness of this defect, and advocate for patient-centered research in partnership with organizations whose goals align with ours.

Purpose:  Serves as a volunteer for Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center mobile drives and community events.

Responsibilities:

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here. Or, contact our volunteer coordinators at volunteering@giveblood.org.

Orientation is mandatory before beginning to volunteer

HFB's Senior Box Home Delivery Program currently serves over 750 homebound seniors through a Federal CSFP Program that we refer to as Senior Box which includes a monthly home delivery of a shelf stable food box and a block of cheese.

Over 50 routes consisting of 10 stops each have been developed to keep delivery times around 2 hours per route. Routes are located conveniently in and around Harris County enabling drivers to choose a route near you. We are recruiting volunteers that are willing to provide this service once a month to 10 seniors for at least 3 consecutive months.

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!

Food for Change (FFC) Markets are brick-and-mortar and mobile pantries located throughout the Houston area that distribute produce and other healthy items twice per month to qualifying FFC clients.  All FFC Markets are designed to be client choice, which allows clients to meet their personal needs and preferences while reinforcing dignity and reducing food waste.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

Volunteers will help with traffic control and assist clients by providing intake instructions, creating client orders and helping with curbside distribution.  To learn more about the FFC program, view our Food For Change Fact Sheet.  For additional information, please contact gnwakwuo@houstonfoodbank.org.

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, and stockings.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, and stockings.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, and stockings.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

The ReStore Administrative Volunteer will be working on a limited time project in our South Loop ReStore.

This volunteer will be inventorying donations onto an Excel spreadsheet by category & validating pricing on items online, so computer & Excel skills are required.

This is a project that will last about 5 weeks and spots are open for Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 9am-1pm. It's okay if you can only do one shift.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at https://houstonhabitat.volunteerhub.com/lp/ReStoreVolunteer

Our Volunteer Hub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: https://www.houstonhabitat.org/restore

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:

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!

Manage day to day operations, recruit and manage volunteers, help build volunteer database. Coordinate with other local response groups. Preferably someone with extensive disaster chainsaw ops knowledge, leadership experience,  and experience in emergency management (not required)

Disaster chainsaw team. Haul trees/debris. As needed for disasters and disastrous events

Seeking highly experienced sawyers with background in disaster chainsaw ops. As needed for disasters and disastrous events

Recruit and manage volunteers. maintain volunteer logs and hours

Must have extensive experience in disaster chainsaw ops

Temenos CDC is a 501c3 Non-Profit, dedicated to supporting the unhoused community. We are currently focused on our new young adult program- serving 15 individuals aged 18-24. We are seeking donations of current, relevant clothing items, including:

as well as packs of clean, unused undergarments in sizes ranging from small to large for all genders.

Your contributions will make a significant impact on the lives of these young individuals as they strive to gain independence to build a better future! 

Harris County, Greater Houston Area

Every 67 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer's. We need your help to ensure that everyone affected by this disease has access to information in their time of need. Train to become an Alzheimer's Association Community Representative or Community Educator.

You don't need to be an expert on Alzheimer's disease to help out. We provide several hours of online training and mentorship for you to learn more about Alzheimer's disease and the services the Alzheimer's Association offers. This is a great way to bring an important service to your community and help families in need.

Interested?  Complete the Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Interest Survey at bit.ly/alz-vol-interest today!

For more in-depth information about Alzheimer's and Dementia (45 min), click here: https://training.alz.org/products/4053/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia After creating a simple account, click "Add to Cart" (it's free!), then "Enroll Now." You'll then have access to this helpful educational program. We hope you'll take advantage and learn more! 

Almost two-thirds of Americans with Alzheimer's are women. Older Black Americans are about twice as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older Whites. Older Hispanics are about one and one-half times as likely to have Alzheimer's or other dementias as older Whites.

Make a difference! We provide all the materials for those interested in educating in the community. In addition, we're seeking people to pair with  experienced facilitators overseeing caregiver support groups.

Interested? Complete the Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Interest Survey at bit.ly/alz-vol-interest today!

Our volunteers deliver support and education, raise funds, advocate for Alzheimer’s and more to help achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia(r). Whatever your skills, whatever time you have, we have in-person and virtual opportunities to provide vital support for people living with Alzheimer's and their families.

For more in-depth information about Alzheimer's and Dementia (45 min), click here: https://training.alz.org/products/4053/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia After creating a simple account, click "Add to Cart" (it's free!), then "Enroll Now." You'll then have access to this helpful educational program. We hope you'll take advantage and learn more! 

Looking for ways to support those with early stage Alzheimer's or Mild Cognitive Impairment. as well as their caregivers? We invite you to train as a volunteer to lead a social engagement event at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston or the Houston Zoo, providing hospitality, support and volunteer oversight. Learn more here:
https://www.alz.org/texas/helping_you/early_stage_programs

Interested? Complete the Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Interest Survey at bit.ly/alz-vol-interest today!

Qualifications:

Commitment Expected:

For more in-depth information about Alzheimer's and Dementia (45 min), follow this link: https://training.alz.org/products/4053/understanding-alzheimers-and-dementia After creating a simple account, click "Add to Cart" (it's free!), then "Enroll Now." You'll then have access to this helpful educational program. We hope you'll take advantage and learn more!

Imagine a quiet office setting nestled in a garden just off 610 near Gulfgate Mall, open regular business hours. Are you available for a regular four to six hour shift per week serving as general office help and helping with data entry? If yes, we have a desk waiting for you.

Interested? Complete the Alzheimer's Association Volunteer Interest Survey at bit.ly/alz-vol-interest today!

1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer's or another dementia. It kills more than breast cancer and prostate cancer combined.

Make a difference! Our volunteers deliver support and education, raise funds, advocate for Alzheimer’s and more to help achieve our vision of a world without Alzheimer’s and all other dementia. Whatever your skills, whatever time you have, we have opportunities to provide vital support for people living with Alzheimer's and their families.

Alzheimer's disease and dementia affect more than 140,000 families in Southeast Texas alone.

You can help ensure families in your community are aware of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and how they can help prevent dementia by volunteering as a member of the Alzheimer's Association's Speakers Bureau.

As a Speakers Bureau volunteer, you represent the Alzheimer's Association by giving community presentations to your friends, family, neighbors and community groups. Volunteers are able to choose which presentations they'd like to give through an online database, so you can choose which times will work best with your schedule. We have opportunities available during the day, in the evening and on weekends.

Nervous about public speaking? Don't worry! Volunteers undergo training to learn more about the Alzheimer's and Association services. In addition to sharpening your public speaking skills, you'll be providing your community with invaluable information to help make Alzheimer's disease history.

We are seeking compassionate individuals willing to share their time and talents in support of the Association's mission. You'll be part of a team providing and enhancing care and support for all affected by Alzheimer's Disease. As a vital part of our team, your efforts will make a meaningful difference for those who need you most.

The Alzheimer's Association’s Helpline serves people with memory loss, caregivers, health care professionals and the public.  Compassionate Helpline volunteers play an essential role in ensuring each caller receives information and referrals to local community resources, chapter services and ongoing support.

Volunteers are asked to commit to at least one four hour shift per week for a minimum of one year following training. Shifts are available Monday through Friday 8:30 am – 5 pm.

Join the movement to make Alzheimer's disease history by helping plan the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's in Houston! These Walks are the largest fundraising and public awareness event around Alzheimer's disease in the world.

Our planning committee members pitch in year-round to make the Houston Walk a success. Where would you like to make a difference - logistics, marketing and outreach, mission, sponsorships, team recruitment or team retention? You'll receive training and your energy is critical.

Interested? Email Amanda Duke Walmer at aduke@alz.org for more information.

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! 

Take part in serving our larger community by volunteering at our HFB-East Branch location to build Disaster Boxes and Home Delivery Kits, easy warehouse box building projects for individuals, partners and others in need in our community.  

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

Click here to start an application.

Reports to: Director of Programs
Team: Programming Team
Location: Houston, TX
Time Commitment: 4 hrs per week
Duration: September through June

Role Overview: As a Mentor at Minds Matter Houston, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. You will work directly with a high school student, providing guidance, support, and encouragement. Your mentorship will help them navigate the challenges of high school, college applications, and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

What We Offer

What We’re Looking For

Why Volunteer as a Mentor?

Join us at Minds Matter Houston and become a part of something bigger. Your mentorship can unlock a world of opportunities for a deserving student. Together, we can create a brighter future, one student at a time.

How to Apply: Fill out an application form here. A representative will then reach out to you to learn more about you. For more information, contact our Volunteer Recruitment Director at volunteers@mindsmatterhouston.org.

Deadline to Apply: August 31, 2024

Join us and be the change you want to see in the world.

About Minds Matter Houston: Minds Matter Houston is dedicated to transforming the lives of high school students from low-income families by broadening their dreams and preparing them for college success. Our students are bright, motivated, and ambitious, but they face significant barriers to reaching their full potential. With your support, we can break down these barriers and pave the way for their future success.

Volunteers are needed for setup, registration, traffic control, and to load food/relief items into vehicles as they drive through. The volunteers are needed from 7am-12:30pm. Partial shifts are acceptable.

All minors will need a Minor Waiver. Seven years old is the minimum age for distribution days, anyone 7yrs to 13 years of age must have an adult accompany them  Please complete the Minor Volunteer Waiver for anyone under 18.

Bread of Life. Inc. is located on the campus of St. John's UMC Downtown at 2019 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002. The distribution takes place behind the church, underneath the Pierce Elevated. Parking for volunteers is available in the parking lot across the street from the church on Gray St., all other parking is metered Mon - Sat until 6pm, (with the exception of Jackson St. where street parking is free).

Please sign in when you arrive and sign out when you leave. Please consider downloading the CauseConnect App, Click here to get the App to check in onsite and bypass the Kiosk. Remember to edit your hours to reflect actual time served, rather than the default time. You can also Check In and Out via a link emailed the morning of the volunteer opportunity.

Volunteers must adhere to current CDC and BOL health and safety guidelines. 

Volunteer events involve physical labor, please consider this when deciding if the event is right for you. Wear comfortable clothing. Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes (no sandals, Crocs, etc.).

Bread of Life staff and leaders will coordinate and direct volunteers to assure health and safety measures are being met.

HOUSTON FOOD BANK Guideline Acknowledgement:

Your signature/sign in is acknowledgement that you were given (verbal or written) instructions concerning Bread Of Life, Inc. policies and guidelines of distributing HFB products. All volunteers are aware that they must go through the intake process before receiving any food, cannot receive food until all clients have been served, and that the same eligibility criteria apply to them as well.  This includes, but not limited to, Code of Ethics and Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights.  

Click this link to view guidelines for distributing Houston Food Bank products.

Thank You,

Great working environment ~ administrative support needed

We are seeking compassionate individuals willing to share their time and talents in support of the Association's mission. You'll be part of a team providing and enhancing care and support for all affected by Alzheimer's Disease. As a vital part of our team, your efforts will make a meaningful difference for those who need you most.

Administrative volunteers assist staff with office duties, data entry, filing and other day-to-day administrative tasks. 

Our building is situated on a park-like campus with easy access and plenty of parking. You'll work with friendly chapter employees who are dedicated to the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s.

Commitment to a regular weekly shift will be preferred. Most work will be during regular business hours and in the main office (near the intersection of I-610 and the Gulf Freeway).

Great working environment ~ administrative support needed

We are seeking compassionate individuals willing to share their time and talents in support of the Association's mission. You'll be part of a team providing and enhancing care and support for all affected by Alzheimer's Disease. As a vital part of our team, your efforts will make a meaningful difference for those who need you most.

Administrative volunteers assist staff with office duties, data entry, filing and other day-to-day administrative tasks. 

Our building is situated on a park-like campus with easy access and plenty of parking. You'll work with friendly chapter employees who are dedicated to the vision of a world without Alzheimer’s.

Commitment to a regular weekly shift will be preferred. Most work will be during regular business hours and in the main office (near the intersection of I-610 and the Gulf Freeway).

 This is an excellent event for families!

HOUSTON FOOD BANK Guideline Acknowledgement:

Your signature/sign in is acknowledgement that you were given (verbal or written) instructions concerning Bread Of Life, Inc. policies and guidelines of distributing HFB products. All volunteers are aware that they must go through the intake process before receiving any food, cannot receive food until all clients have been served, and that the same eligibility criteria apply to them as well.  This includes, but not limited to, Code of Ethics and Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights.  

Click this link to view guidelines for distributing Houston Food Bank products.

Thank You,

 This is an excellent event for families!

HOUSTON FOOD BANK Guideline Acknowledgement:

You will be given (verbal or written) instructions concerning Bread Of Life, Inc. policies and guidelines of distributing HFB products prior to the start of the event. All volunteers are aware that they must go through the intake process before receiving any food, cannot receive food until all clients have been served, and that the same eligibility criteria apply to them as well.  This includes, but not limited to, Code of Ethics and Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights.  

Click this link to view guidelines for distributing Houston Food Bank products.

Thank You,

 This is an excellent event for families!

HOUSTON FOOD BANK Guideline Acknowledgement:

You will be given (verbal or written) instructions concerning Bread Of Life, Inc. policies and guidelines of distributing HFB products prior to the start of the event. All volunteers are aware that they must go through the intake process before receiving any food, cannot receive food until all clients have been served, and that the same eligibility criteria apply to them as well.  This includes, but not limited to, Code of Ethics and Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights.  

Click this link to view guidelines for distributing Houston Food Bank products.

Thank You,

The Apple Corps Leader Team is a dedicated group of individuals who donate time regularly at the Houston Food Bank. This program is designed to expand upon existing skills or develop new leadership skills. With countless community and corporate volunteer groups each year, our Apple Corps Leader volunteers are essential to the operation of the Food Bank by leading, training and organizing these groups.

Apple Corps Leaders are critically important to the success of the Houston Food Bank and help in the following areas:

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: 

Many children can’t afford the most basic school supplies. Without the proper tools to do the work, children are challenged to achieve academic success. Many compassionate teachers pay for school supplies from their own pockets so their students have a more productive, efficient learning experience. The Houston Food Bank's Teachers Aid Program provides the supplies kids need to succeed at no cost to the teachers we serve.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

Volunteers can choose convenient shifts to help stock and organize items on the shelves and prepare the area for teacher pick-ups. Volunteers also assist with greeting teachers, assisting them with their shopping and making custom orders and standard boxes for curbside pickup.  For more information, please contact aloving@houstonfoodbank.org.

Individuals who receive a court order to perform community service, or who must perform community service to qualify for WorkSource or Houston Housing, may complete their hours through the Houston Food Bank's Community Service Program in a friendly, safe, climate controlled and structured environment. Volunteer opportunities are available Monday through Saturday, morning, afternoon, evening. 

COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS DETAILS: 

Want to make a significant difference in our community and have a blast doing it? Join the Houston Food Bank Student Heroes Program for high school students and help lead the fight against hunger!   

Student Hero volunteers gain training and experience while taking a leadership role in volunteer-based projects.  During three sessions throughout the year: Spring (January-May), Summer (June-August) and Fall (September-December) Student Heroes will learn how to accomplish the following:

PLEASE NOTE:  Responding to this VH posting does NOT automatically enter you into this Houston Food Bank program.  Orientation is required and restrictions apply.  

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!  

Brighter Bites is a nonprofit that creates communities of health through fresh food with the goal of changing behavior among children and their families to prevent obesity and achieve long-term health. It is an evidence-based, multi-component elementary school, preschool, and summer camp program that utilizes reliable access to fruits and vegetables, nutrition education, and consistent exposure to recipes and messages that feature fresh food. Since 2012, Brighter Bites has provided nearly 40 million pounds of produce and millions of nutrition education materials to more than 475,000 individuals.  

During a Brighter Bites Boxing Project shift, volunteers will help build produce orders for Brighter Bites schools at the Houston Food Bank. This includes sorting and boxing produce, then stacking the completed boxes of produce onto pallets. These pallets will then be delivered by the Houston Food bank to Brighter Bites schools throughout the week.  For questions or additional information, please contact addy.babalola@brighterbites.org.

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

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!  

REGISTRATION DETAILS: 

Follow this link for more information on HFB's Community Resource Center.  For questions or additional information, please contact gnwakwuo@houstonfoodbank.org.

The Community Resource Center provides a minimal to no contact distribution opportunity through curbside pick-up to community members. Individuals have the opportunity to select an appointment time and items that best fit their household needs. Volunteers will assist with delivering custom curbside orders to participants' vehicles.  

"Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve... You only need a heart full of grace." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

We need Volunteers that will assist in helping families obtain the required documentation, and complete the agency and government applications needed for families with food challenges.

Every Tuesday & Thursday.

From 10am-2pm.

Contact

Zacheus Ekumatalor

713.226.4953

americorp-foodservices@targethunger.org

Do you have just 3 hours a day and in a week to spare in fighting hunger in your community? "Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve... You only need a heart full of grace." -Martin Luther King, Jr. Become a volunteer that will put a smile in the life of the hungry by the hours you give.

Target Hunger, a non-profit community based organization committed to alleviating hunger and its root causes in the neighborhoods we serve. We are desperately in need of warehouse volunteers, as well as senior and home bound distribution assistants.

First shift, starts from 7 am to 10 am and second shift starts from 10 am to 2 pm, Mondays through Wednesdays, and occasionally Thursdays and Fridays.

Activities:  include loading and unloading vans; sorting and boxing incoming food donations; building food boxes and bags for our senior and home-bound programs; and the on-site preparation and off-site delivery of food items to remote senior food distribution sites. These positions require being able to lift 25-35 lbs, repetitively. Closed toe shoes recommended.

Address: Target Hunger, 2814 Quitman St, Houston TX 77026

Contact:

G'eral Crawford

713.226.4953

geral.crawford@targethunger.org

The Houston Food Bank’s Social Media Ambassador is vital in spreading awareness of all that the Houston Food Bank does - and how others can help. Together, we feed 800,000 people a year! 

Media-savvy professionals interested in helping spread the Houston Food Bank’s mission of leading the fight against hunger are invited to volunteer as Social Media Ambassador. An editorial calendar will be provided listing all current and upcoming campaigns so this volunteer can post at least twice a month on any social media channel -Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or blog post. Ambassadors are also asked to share Houston Food Bank posts and tag the Food Bank in their own posts.

As one of the largest nonprofits in Houston, the Houston Food Bank’s Volunteer Services Department schedules over 70,000 volunteers per year. We are currently recruiting Volunteer Programming Assistants to ensure the Houston Food Bank continues to be a favorite volunteer destination.

Volunteer Programming Assistants will assist with special volunteer events and programs. Scope of work will involve planning, implementing and measuring initiatives to achieve consistent volunteer participation and ensure an exceptional volunteer experience.

Volunteer Programming Assistants will further develop professional and marketable skills while receiving credit for services hours.

The Houston Food Bank is America’s largest food bank serving 18 southeast Texas counties.  Our goal is to make food accessible to people in their greatest times of need by serving nutritious meals to 800,000 individuals a year through food pantries, soup kitchens, senior centers and other agencies.  Volunteers are critical to our fight against hunger. 

As the face of the Houston Food Bank, volunteers help at our Welcome Desk by:

Convenient morning, afternoon and evening shifts, Monday through Saturday.  For more information, please contact jmiles@houstonfoodbank.org.

The Houston Food Bank cultivates a spirit of teamwork between volunteers and staff in order to provide the highest level of service to our community partners. Administrative volunteers are needed in all departments, so if you have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to organize and balance multiple projects, consider sharing your talents with us.

For more information, please contact jmiles@houstonfoodbank.org.

Help us feed more kids this school year! On any given day, about 5,000 children are hungry in Southeast Texas. The Houston Food Bank's Backpack Buddy program works to fill the gap for children who rely on free or reduced-price lunches during the school year and go home to meager or no meals on weekends.

Volunteers are needed for site visits at many of the hundreds of schools participating in the program. These site visits are key to verifying compliance with the program. Monitors will work to schedule site visits with school coordinators on weekdays during the school year. Hours are flexible and training and guidance will be provided. Interested? Contact Jennifer Frederic jfrederic@houstonfoodbank.org .

We are looking for board  members who are dedicated and concerned about youth development. Board members will be required to attend quarterly board members, engage in fundraising, participate in board matters, make/sustain policy and essentially be involved in all activities that govern the nonprofit organization, Almighty Ministries, Inc. Board members who have the following expertise are preferred: legal, real estate, marketing, fundraising, accounting, business, education, religion, social media. This is a one year position. Also need a Treasurer who is knowledgeable about QuickBooks. Meetings are held at the Houston Public Young Library every quarter.

Join us for some time in nature, tending to our community garden and beautifying our community. We will clean up the garden beds, water the plants, pick any ripe food and clean up the property if there’s any trash around the area.

Black United Fund of Texas will provide trash bags, sunscreen and bug spray. Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes that can get dirty, bring gloves (we will have some extra if needed) and a water bottle. Restrooms are available on-site in the Bayland Center. Parking is available on site and on nearby neighborhood streets. The Bayland Center (2606 Greg St) is centrally located near downtown.

Questions? Please contact us at marissa@buftx.org