Needs From: Volunteer Houston

We are a no-kill animal shelter that does our part to find forever homes for the animals in our program. We also do our part to help the community through our "Thinking Outside the Shelter" program and our monthly free clinics.

We started our clinics in March of 2020 when we saw a need. People in risk of losing their pets due to not being able to afford care for them anymore. We now hold clinics once a month as there is still a need. There are tons of opportunities for volunteers to help at these clinics, from check-in, distributing animal food; flea prevention to helping with documentation, and so much more.

We hold our monthly clinics at Silver Street Studios in Houston.

There is online training beforehand and hands-on training at the clinics. Must start with an application.

During each disaster relief operation there is a team who work behind the scenes taking care of the responding workforce. The team breaks down in to specialty tracks focused on each aspect of "human resource" type needs. You could chose from one (or more) of the following:

During the pandemic, most of these roles are virtual. The exception are the Staff Ambassadors and potentially some members of the Disaster Event Based Volunteer Team or the Volunteer Relations Team.

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

This is a position that can include providing education classes and support to improve the pregnancy and/or parenting situation. This can also include providing support to improve the pregnancy situation through options counseling, resources, and support at the initial stages of a positive pregnancy result. Both positions provide education, support, and encouragement for the clients. In addition, there is training and team support for the volunteer which will equip them as they provide services to the clients. 

Volunteering with our Education for Life program:

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

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

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

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

We are in continuing need of non-perishable pantry staples such as canned beans and vegetables, pasta, dry beans and rice, boxed meals, meals or meat in a can (chili, tuna, hearty soups), canned tomatoes and pasta sauce, pasta, and peanut butter. These items can be dropped in our "Feed Frank" donation box located in our parking lot at any time. If you have a large donation, it is best to contact the Pantry at himpantry@gmail.com to schedule a specific delivery time.

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

MAM is looking for a volunteer to help as a Document Scanner for our Immigration Legal Services Program! Our Immigration Legal Services helps our community with a variety of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, lawful permanent residency, naturalization/citizenship, humanitarian-based petitions, and DACA renewals. This is an in-person volunteer opportunity​, and ideal for someone who works well alone on detailed administrative projects.

Details: 

Scanning Documents (must be performed in office)

Monday and Wednesday, 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm

3–4-hour commitment on Monday and Wednesday

If Spanish-speaking, you may also be asked to help with:

Returning of general voicemails of clients calling MAM’s Immigration and Legal Services Program

Translating and Organizing Documents

Training will be provided by Immigration/Legal staff on how to respond to questions and what to say; scripts will be provided.

If you are interested and/or have questions, please complete our Google inquiry form https://forms.gle/F6JfqmV35EsWHucRA and a Volunteer Coordinator will follow up with you! Thank you!

We are a nonprofit that puts books in the hands of those who need them most! Currently, we are needing encyclopedia sets to send to our friends in Africa. Can you help us?

Please contact Mark @booksfordev@gmail.com for more info. The warehouse is open on Saturdays from 9am-noon.

Thanks,

Books for Development Team 

www.booksfordevelopment.com

The best suited:

 Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of TWST4Girls mission and programs

 Has excellent written, verbal and organizational skills

 Detail oriented

 Possesses excellent stress management capabilities

 Exudes patience

 Keeps open communication with leadership and volunteers

 Possesses leadership and time management skills

 Exhibits follow through on tasks and goals

 Works efficiently

 Puts systems in place to maximize time

 Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Word

 Flexibility and ability to work on multiple projects

 Ability to use considerable judgment, initiative and independence

 Ability to maintain confidentiality

 Maintains excellent communication with team members

You will be working alongside our students (adults with Down syndrome) by assisting in a classroom environment, helping our student's stay on track and work with the instructor on the daily assignments. We have a rotating classroom schedule so you will have the opportunity to get to know each one of our students. You will also assist in classroom bell changes, party's, dancing, and having fun!! Lunch time is 1 hour and you will love dining in our lunchroom with the student's and getting to know them. We can't wait to meet YOU!!

You will be working alongside our students (adults with Down syndrome) by assisting in a classroom environment, helping our student's stay on track and work with the instructor on the daily assignments. We have a rotating classroom schedule so you will have the opportunity to get to know each one of our students. You will also assist in classroom bell changes, party's, dancing, and having fun!! Lunch time is 1 hour and you will love dining in our lunchroom with the student's and getting to know them. We can't wait to meet YOU!!

Program Purpose:

The purpose of the program is to match refugee youth (15-24 years old) with mentors, who will support their successful integration, promote educational and vocational advancement, and help them thrive with positive civic and social engagement. Mentor Role: To act as a motivator, role model, guide, culture broker, and support for newly arrived youth.

Duties:

Length of Commitment:

Requirements:

Qualifications: Working with refugee youth requires a great deal of empathy and care. As a mentor, it is essential for mentors to take the time to listen—to really hear the experiences, hopes and challenges that each young mentee faces. To ask questions and encourage conversation, be nonjudgmental, patient, persistent, have the ability to take a developmental approach to working with them, and understand that the mentoring relationship is a two-way learning process.

Benefits:

Contact: Darlean.Lewis@ymcahouston.org

A year-long program (August 2021-June 2022) designed to equip college students who are passionate about the Gospel and empowering underprivileged youth through education.

Click for more info and to apply!

The Fundraising Data & Salesforce Volunteer assists Relationship Managers with maintaining accurate information in our CRM System, Salesforce.  Assist Development Specialists with keeping track of fundraising data.  

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with keeping donor information current in Salesforce. This may include entering disaster asks, recording activities, uploading documents such as grant agreements, and updating contact information for Fundraisers.
• Maintain accuracy of donor groups in Salesforce, including updating groups after a disaster for Donor Development Officers.
• Utilize the Donor Data Portal for donor research.
• Manage the Fundraising Support Request Forms process to regularly update donor information.
• Assist with creating and tracking invoices for corporate donors when needed.
• Run reports, including fundraiser activity, year-end Moves Management, group management, analysis of daily gift reports and more.
• Research as needed to ensure accuracy of all donor information.
• Review information for Channel Design/portfolio realignment, move accounts as necessary and provide data cleanup.
• Support gift tracking and management, including tracking down missing gifts and linking gifts in Relationship Manager’s absence.

Qualifications

Minds Matter Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps top-performing high school students from low-income backgrounds reach their dreams of getting into college. Average student GPA is at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). 90% of students are 1st generation college students.

http://mindsmatterhouston.org/

Requirements -*Please apply only if you meet these requirements.

Job Summary  

Volunteer ESL Instructors work with adults who are learning the English language skills necessary for living and working in our community. Tutors work one-on-one and in a traditional classroom setting with individuals who desire to gain English fluency and literacy. Most students are limited-English speakers. Tutors will use published curriculum materials or create appropriate materials to meet the student’s listening, speaking, reading, and writing needs. ESL Classes hours will be held Tuesday-Friday from 12:30-2:00pm

Qualifications: 

Responsibilities 

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Provide various administrative support: data entry, sending emails, use of Microsoft word and excel, etc.

Film and edit video of various needs (using your own equipment): Participant Interviews, training videos, special events, etc.

Flexible scheduling

Experience as a videographer

Photographer: Provide visual creative experiences by using photography skills at various WorkFaith events, staff photos, etc. (In-person and virtual opportunities)

Social Media: Assist with social media posting and managing accounts. (In-person and virtual opportunities)

Videographer: Film and edit video of various needs. Participant interviews, training videos, special events, etc. (In-person and virtual opportunities)

Assist with research for new press/media outlets, checking on the press/media site if WorkFaith has been featured because sometimes the press release would post newsworthy content and not inform that it was published. Experience in press release/media would be great!

Flexible scheduling

Experience in researching press release/PR/media outlets, consistent at following up to check if news has been published

Help teach various courses at WorkFaith: Financial Literacy, Business, etc. - Special application and interview required

Flexible scheduling

Excellent speaker, experience teaching/training, comfortable speaking in-front of crowds, personable

Assist the volunteer team with scheduling and organizing volunteers for various assignments. This consist of sending out emails, making phone calls, and posting volunteer opportunities.

Flexible scheduling

Detail & Task oriented, great communicator

You will help with various roles at WorkFaith Celebrations and special events internally or externally. These roles include: set up, host/greeting, managing WorkFaith booths, enrolling participants on the spot, serving food, clean up. etc.

Flexible scheduling

Enjoys serving others and personable

Duties /Responsibilities

Outcomes
Case Managers are directly responsible for assisting a 50-70 households per month.

Requirements

If interested in this position please reach out to: delayna.ponds@ymcahouston.org

Volunteers will lead a group of about 5 students in an online Zoom discussion of various conversation topics. Topics and questions will be provided – the volunteer will only need to facilitate the conversation and give the students space to practice speaking. 

Requirements:

We ask that volunteers be 18 years or older and have basic English proficiency and comprehension skills. Volunteers will need to have a strong desire to improve the English language skills of students along with have a sensitivity to cultural difference. Having great patience, understanding, flexibility, and a positive attitude is key!

* Previous volunteering and teaching background would be extremely beneficial*

Club Sessions:

The club will take place 1-2 times a week for 10 weeks with each meeting lasting 1 hour. We will begin in July. The dates and times of the meetings will be determined after we put together a group of volunteers.

Outcomes:

The goal of this club is to promote educational and vocational advance among refugee adult students. Having these conversations will have a direct impact on supporting positive social skills and improving English fluency. 

Do you have experience developing curriculum for middle and high school students? Then we'd like to hear from you! 

We are now interviewing curriculum developers for the TWST4Girls Enrichment Program which teaches youth life skills, confidence and financial literacy. To apply, please complete application here: Committee Member Application (choose the curriculum development option)

Or send your resume to Sydney@TWST4Girls.org 

Public Relations and Communications

Note: Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. This is a remote-from-home position with a potential for full time employment once funded. As a  501(c)3 nonprofit with a very limited budget, we are staffed principally by volunteers - skilled volunteers.

This is a volunteer opportunity and no compensation will be given for this role. Applicants are encouraged to apply who are passionate about service to the community and willing to give back in service with their time. 

Senior Writer / storyteller for Harvey Nexus Inc. Stories

From the beginning, Harvey Nexus set out to be a different kind of organization. One that not only celebrates the best parts of life but also addresses the social determinants that prevent some of us, especially those in underrepresented communities from enjoying the richness and simplicity of life- we have set out to bring a feeling of community, connection, dignity  and  access to simply make a living. 

We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The Management Team and Board of Directors at Harvey Nexus Inc. is looking for an experienced writer/storyteller with a passion for humanity, sustainability, service to the community, and those working to make the world a better place.

Do you believe that great storytelling can inspire us and bring us together? Do you have a natural curiosity that makes you want to discover the stories of families, members of the community, businesses, current affairs, nonprofits working to combat social change? Can you find a great story in the life of Harvey Nexus, find a story that captures the heart of the community? Do you enjoy consensus building and collaborating with other teams to find the best ways to bring stories to life or finding creative ways to make a business story lively? If so, you may be the right fit for the Harvey Nexus Stories team. As the team grows it's our goal to have  a group of writers, designers, editors, producers, photographers, videographers and more.

The person we’re looking for is deeply curious about people and the world around them and a heart for working toward positive change. The writer is flexible and willing to do what’s needed, whether it’s deep storytelling, a quick synopsis, crafting a social media post, writing an internal profile or, occasionally, an executive communication. This writer has a portfolio of storytelling that showcases an evocative style that inspires, motivates and moves and can help bring to life the mission and values of Harvey Nexus; and, ideally, some experience in other mediums, such as video and audio storytelling and social media.

This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking, hands-on, results-driven and highly collaborative team and play a pivotal role. Things happen quickly here and the role demands a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment. If you love to tell stories and lead by example, if you’re inspired by change and service to the community and connection, then we want to talk to you about being a part of the Harvey Nexus Stories team.

Harvey Nexus is looking for a storyteller with extensive digital writing and multimedia experience. We need someone who has experience in corporate storytelling but also great foundational chops in interviewing and reporting skills earned at a news outlet. 

Ideally, the candidate will have experience at a high-visibility consumer brand or public-facing non-profit organization. 

This writer will have some expertise in sustainability and a track record of compelling, human-centered storytelling. 

Reporting to the President and Vice President. This position is remote but must be available during Central Time business hours.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Applicants: Please provide a cover letter, resume and writing samples in your application.

Primary Location: US Only

Schedule: Volunteer with flexible schedule, estimated 5 hours a week. 

Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!

Harvey Nexus and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving participants throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Harvey Nexus Inc. is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 346-414-0806 or via email at hr@harveynexus.org.

We are looking for individuals who are willing to sit with children while they are in the hospital to keep them company, comfort them, read to them, or help them eat. This is a great opportunity if you are a retired medical professional, first responder, teacher, or just someone who loves nurturing children. Help make a difference - join our team today!

Requirements:

1) Must have at least 1-year paid childcare experience

2) Must have clean criminal background

3) Must have reliable transportation

*Other requirements apply

Recruiting. Human Resources. 

Note: Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. This is a remote-from-home position with a potential for full time employment once funded. As a  501(c)3 nonprofit with a very limited budget, we are staffed principally by volunteers - skilled volunteers.

This is a volunteer opportunity and no compensation will be given for this role. Applicants are encouraged to apply who are passionate about service to the community and willing to give back in service with their time. 

From the beginning, Harvey Nexus set out to be a different kind of organization. One that not only celebrates the best parts of life but also addresses the social determinants that prevent some of us, especially those in underrepresented communities from enjoying the richness and simplicity of life- we have set out to bring a feeling of community, connection, dignity  and  access to simply make a living. 

We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The Management Team and Board of Directors at Harvey Nexus Inc. is looking for an experienced Talent Recruiter with a passion for humanity, sustainability, service to the community, human resources,  and those working to make the world a better place.

Have worked as an HR Recruiter before and looking to take on a new challenge.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Partner with Executive team and board members to ensure a strong understanding of the role requirements, accountabilities, and career path opportunities for leadership, volunteers and commissioned positions. 

Proactively source to secure talent based on current and future business needs, leveraging diverse recruiting resources including volunteer and employee referrals, professional organizations, educational institutions, cold calling, and networking to identify and recruit the best talent and ensure a diverse applicant pool.

Identify and select appropriate advertising and sourcing methods and resources using a wide range of media, Internet job sites, conferences /job fairs, etc. using independent discretion.

Review, evaluate and screen candidates for skill level, experience, and knowledge in relation to position requirements as well as for core values and culture fit.

Represent and promote the Harvey Nexus Brand, core values, and key aspects of the role to candidates.

Consult with and coach the Executive team through the selection process, provide an overview of pre-screen to hiring managers, and make recommendations for candidate interviews.

Conduct and document post-interview feedback with hiring managers and candidates

Use CRM to manage candidate flow and ensure compliance with documented hiring processes, reporting needs, and integrity in all recruiting efforts.

Meet recruiting timelines and goals, including metrics, as established by the Executive team and Board of Directors. 

Know, understand and ensure personal compliance to all Harvey Nexus  teammate, volunteers, employment and recruiting policies and procedures

Authoring and posting job opportunity advertisements on job boards and social media. 

Creating internal recommendations.

Administering interviews.

Taking advantage of digital recruiting resources.

Acquiring and sorting candidates through various sources and platforms.

Carrying out various administrative duties.

Managing new-hire on-boarding paperwork/orientations.

Other duties as assigned.

Management experience within the last 5 years

Applicants: Please provide a cover letter, resume and previous volunteer experience (if applicable) in your application.

Primary Location: US Only

Schedule: Volunteer with flexible schedule, estimated 2-5 hours a week. 

Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!

Harvey Nexus and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving participants throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Harvey Nexus Inc. is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 346-414-0806 or via email at hr@harveynexus.org.

Public Relations and Communications

Note: Please DO NOT APPLY if you are only looking for paid employment. The following is an opportunity for flexible, part-time, volunteer work. This is a remote-from-home position with a potential for full time employment once funded. As a  501(c)3 nonprofit with a very limited budget, we are staffed principally by volunteers - skilled volunteers.

This is a volunteer opportunity and no compensation will be given for this role. Applicants are encouraged to apply who are passionate about service to the community and willing to give back in service with their time. 

From the beginning, Harvey Nexus set out to be a different kind of organization. One that not only celebrates the best parts of life but also addresses the social determinants that prevent some of us, especially those in underrepresented communities from enjoying the richness and simplicity of life- we have set out to bring a feeling of community, connection, dignity  and  access to simply make a living. 

We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others.

The Management Team and Board of Directors at Harvey Nexus Inc. is looking for an experienced Foundation and Corporate Relations Director  with a passion for humanity, sustainability, service to the community, and those working to make the world a better place.

The primary purpose of the Director, Corporate/Foundation Relations is to promote and support the mission of the Development Division through seeking foundation and corporate foundation dollars. The Director will be a seasoned leader excited about building outreach and expanding the portfolio for foundation giving as part of the Harvey Nexus campaign.

KEY FUNCTIONS

Portfolio management/expansion

Engage in qualification, strategy and relationship building with national foundations and corporate foundation entities, with a view toward sustained transformational giving over time. The individual's portfolio will be a mix of larger-capacity grant-making foundations and corporate foundations whose mission and strategic giving aligns with Harvey Nexus  Strategy and activities. 

The size and mix of the portfolio will be based on the needs of the team and the division's strategic focus over the period of the campaign.

Steward relationships with current and proposed institutional partners, guided by regular portfolio review and team-driven strategy for continued giving.

Participate and strategically outline activities, proposal preparation, strategy development and solicitation executed within a 12 - 24 month timeframe.

Work collaboratively, proactively and in a professional service-oriented manner with all institutional internal and external stakeholders and representing the core values of the institution.

Shoulder the responsibility to ensure data integrity and communication related to assigned foundations and corporations: research collaboration kickoff process for new relationships, grant acceptance due diligence, briefing the team on key terms and obligations from the support, entering information in CRM, and ensuring everyone knows and understands their roles and responsibilities in the partnership or grant acceptance agreement.

Work with the Board of Directors, President and Vice President to create investigation, approach and solicitation strategies for assigned targeted foundations. Engagement activities with foundations-whether in the investigation, solicitation or stewardship phases-could be through calls, virtual meetings or in-person visits to foster recruitment and or charity partnership. 

Develop a broad and deep understanding of current fundraising priorities across the institution, as outlined by the President, and the Executive Leadership or as envisioned as part of Harvey Nexus  Strategy.

Work with the leadership team and other stakeholders and faculty leaders across the organization on targeted top-tier foundations and corporate foundations: creating an annual plan for each assigned foundation based on strategy that includes key leadership champion/s and volunteer/board connections; thoughtful solicitation at the right time; and continuation of relationship for deeper relationship building over time.

Work closely with the Executive Team to drive the strategic growth of the FCR program, focusing on expansion of portfolio with new/unengaged top foundations. 

The individual has to create and foster a collaborative work environment among different groups across the institution and within the Division.

Manage Assistant Director(s) - 1-2 volunteers to join the team and possibly more in the future, as hiring proceeds to support the expansion of the program, ensuring that individual's professional growth, effectively and mentoring to prioritize workload to meet constantly changing demands and policy adherence.

Manage and prepare reporting of direct reports' progress in achieving annual fundraising goals and objectives.

Responsible for actively developing the direct report's skills through educational and training resources and facilitating best practices across the fundraising team.

Create and maintain a portfolio of documents for internal use that clarifies the role and scope of the program and how it is of service to faculty members.

Serve as a representative for the FCR team, as needed, at institutional gatherings (presenting on the program's areas) or externally, with potentially funding bodies.

Manage as a point of contact for planning/execution/follow-up for special projects/programs.

Display excellent and proven communication skills - including written and verbal, familiarity with medical terminology and ease of interacting with faculty members.

EDUCATION

Required: Bachelor's degree.

EXPERIENCE

Required: Eight or more years of experience in direct institutional (philanthropic, institutional foundations, corporate foundations) or individual fundraising, to include two years of supervisory or managerial experience. 

Preferred: Prior experience in corporate or foundation fundraising for social good, human services, workforce development, or other fields, such as community, academic and/or related organizations. 

Management experience within the last 5 years

Applicants: Please provide a cover letter, resume and writing samples in your application.

Primary Location: US Only

Schedule: Volunteer with flexible schedule, estimated 5 hours a week. 

Join us and be part of something bigger. Apply today!

Harvey Nexus and its brands are an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals.

We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving participants throughout our global communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Harvey Nexus Inc. is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 346-414-0806 or via email at hr@harveynexus.org.

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

Books for Development needs a volunteer social media manager to post consistently on Facebook, Instagram, and other social media sites. Being able to collect data and report on marketing performance is also requested. We are looking for someone knowledge in ad management, digital marketing, and SEO strategies. 

if interested, please email Peggy @booksfordev@gmail.com. 

The Inventory Volunteer will help to set-up the newly completed Barbara Bush Children’s Library at the Mabee WholeLife Service Center by scanning all the books’ barcodes into the library database. This is a one-time project that can be completed over multiple shifts. Training will be provided.

Qualifications:

The Library Volunteer assists in the organization and upkeep of the Barbara Bush Children’s Library, located inside the Mabee WholeLife Service Center. Duties include recording book loans, re-shelving books, organizing the library and greeting and assisting guests. Preferred commitment of 1-2 shifts per week for about 3-4 hours.

To sit with pregnant mothers at night.

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: 

*Currently taking applications for our incoming sophomore class starting Fall 2022!

Please click here for more information: http://mindsmatterhouston.org/volunteers/

Please fill out an application https://www.tfaforms.com/310839

*Unsure if you can commit fully? Apply to be an Alternate Mentor!

We are back to in person sessions! Sessions will be held at the Post Oak School.

Minds Matter is a 26 year old not-for-profit organization that helps top performing high school students from low-income backgrounds reach their dreams of getting into college. Average student GPA is at least 3.5 (on a 4.0 scale). 90% of students are 1st generation college students.

Our volunteers are young professionals who play a critical role in helping these Minds Matter students achieve their goals. This is a 3 year program for the student, they begin our program their sophomore year and continue until high school graduation.

Mentor Time Commitment: 1-2 hrs/week, 20-24 Saturdays- October through June. We pair 2 mentors with each student to work for 1.5 hours most Saturdays during the school year.

Mentor Role: Guide mentees through everyday life and school challenges, work with the mentee on essays, problem solving, summer program selection, college selection and applications. Our weekly sessions are structured and we also have special sessions (ie college fairs, debate team, guest speakers) as well as fun mentor/mentee outings and volunteer-only get-togethers throughout the year, giving ample opportunity to get to know your mentee as well as other volunteers.

Mentor Requirements: Young professionals, college graduates, attend at least 75% of Saturday sessions, and undergo a background check. We will have a Mentor orientation before the start of the program.

Purpose: Recovery Team Members provide Follow up and Recovery Planning Services, including referrals, for individuals and households following regional events - primarily home fires.

Key Responsibilities:

Preferred Qualifications:

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

This volunteer role is responsible for greeting guests of the organization, responding to phone call inquiries; maintaining confidentiality of agency information; assisting with routine correspondance; data input, and other office tasks.

Bilingual a plus.

This volunteer opportunity days and hours are as follows:

Monday and Wednesday 8:30 am to 12:00 pm

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

This volunteer is our frontline to assisting families at the food pantry.  This volunteer opportunity is of great importance as you interact directly with our clients, both new and returning, to sighn them in, register them, and/or requalify them for services.  This role requires positive interaction, confidentiality, accurate data collenction, and data input.

The days and times of this opportunity are as follows:

Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

Would you love to help people shop for their groceries?  This role is essential in helping our clients make their way through the pantry and selecting nutritious foods.  Shopping with our clients while advising them makes the clients and volunteers foster relationships making it a rewarding experience for both.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.

Volunteer days and times are as follows:

Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

This volunteer opportunity is critical to the pantry as it maintains the shopping area to provide a clean and organized space for the clients to shop.  The purpose of this role is to ensure and sustain adquate inventory levels in the pantry.  Duties include sorting donations, stocking shelves, replenishing coolers/freezers, produce and bread tables, repacking donations, and keeping a clean pantry during pantry hours.

Opportunity days and times are as followed:

Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

This volunteer is responsible for helping where needed.  This person will float from station to station to make sure everything is running smoothly, and other volunteers do not need help.  This person will also relieve other volunteers from their job duties for a short time if they need a break or time away.

Volunteer days and times are as follows:

Tuesday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

Thursday 8:15 am - 12:00 pm

*Please note that we are unable to accommodate court-ordered community service hours.

Be the first point of contact as guest arrive to visit at our main office.  Other duties will include, copying, folding, adding postage to mail out, answering the business telephone.

Neighbors are applying to the Agape Affordable Homes Program. The number one barrier we are encountering for neighbors to become homeowners is poor credit scores. If you can motivate and help hold people accountable, this volunteer task is for you! We are in need of a "Credit Coach" to walk alongside one or two neighbors are they seek to make a budget, improve their credit, and increase their savings. You would meet up with them on a biweekly schedule virtually or in-person (your choice)  to check on their progress and offer advice. Neighbors may need help crafting a budget or setting goals.

This volunteer mentor position is to help Houston refugee youth graduate from high school, explore careers, and apply for post-secondary education opportunities. Mentors must be 24+, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to dedicate 6 hours per month to their mentee. 

In this community-based program, volunteers are paired with students in 11th or 12th grade of high school. Each mentor commits to supporting and guiding a young refugee for a period of at least one year to help the student develop and reach their personal, academic, and career potential. Program dates run from September 1st, 2021 to August 31st, 2022.

Students in the Global Scholars program receive case management services from PAIR staff and assigned mentors, and focus on activities that include researching careers, applying for college, writing personal statements, completing financial aid and scholarship applications, and transitioning to college life.

All interested persons must apply at: https://www.pairhouston.org/global-scholars-volunteer-application

Are you a high schooler interested in being a part of a team of young leaders who are passionate about ending the water crisis?

Then you are in the right spot! 

Join Thirst Project Sugar Land to make a difference in your community and change the world! 

(You will also be first to know about all of our upcoming volunteering opportunities during which you can get hours!)

Check out this document to learn about the open positions and apply here!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON JULY 24!

Upcoming Animeals on Wheels Training:

The Animeals on Wheels program was founded so that homebound clients on Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston’s Meals on Wheels for Greater Houston program would not feel compelled to share their limited food and resources with their four-legged friends. Thanks to partnerships with other non-profit organizations, we can assist our Meals on Wheels clients with receiving much needed veterinary services (such as vaccinations and spay/neutering).

Volunteers are needed to make monthly deliveries of pet food, adopt a senior and their pet(s), host pet food drives, assist with inventorying donations and organizing the Animeals pets, food room, repackage pet food donations, pick up donations of pet food throughout the community and represent Animeals at special events

We are in need of volunteer delivery drivers. The next training session will be help July 9th via Zoom. You must register using the link below to join!

Upcoming Animeals on Wheels Training:

We have 3 trainings sessions set up below are dates and times, please choose the date and time you would like to attend training and register via the provided link.

When: Aug 13, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZEqfuuuqDsrEtImedOXrRAnQKwZxeHAzG1E

When: Aug 27, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMof-2grjMiE9yUObSDD2YqebG7HmUSMIvZ

When: Sep 10, 2021 11:30 AM Central Time (US and Canada)

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZIscOuqqTMvE9cdc0nbiOi09Evgi55m4NnT

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This is an amazing opportunity to make a difference in the life of a youth in foster care.

The Need

Before leaving foster care a youth:

Nationwide, only about half of the youth raised in foster care end up finishing high school; and less than 3% graduate from a 4-year college.

Across the U.S., youth raised in foster care typically achieve at lower levels academically and are at a higher risk of dropping out of school than their general population peers.

How You Can Help

The goal of the program is to help students become more efficient and effective both inside and outside the classroom. Academic Coaches will work with youth on organization, time management, study skills and social competencies. The program is integrated into the student’s existing schoolwork, along with traditional tutoring, supplemental enrichment and homework support.

How it Works

The program will take place in Residential Treatment Center's (RTC) located in the greater Houston area. Academic Coaches will work with youth, between the ages of 14-17, onsite during out of school hours.

Exact days and times will vary, depending on the facility. We will work with you on a schedule. Training and ongoing support will be provided. There will be a professional tutor onsite to provide additional support.

For more information contact Laura.meares@harriscountytx.gov 

Volunteer to be a guest speaker at our life skills training classes and share your expertise and experience with foster youth. We currently have virtual opportunities available. Presentations from our speakers are usually around an hour long.

Life Skills classes are attended by youth in foster care, ranging from age 15 1/2-17. Classes take place year round and are held on Saturdays during the school year, and Monday-Friday during the summer and spring break. Our teachers follow a 30 hour DFPS mandated curriculum that covers the following topics: Life Decisions & Responsibilities, Personal & Social Relationships, Financial Management, Housing & Transportation, Job Readiness, and Health & Safety. 

We can provide you with a fun activity to do or you can share your expertise and real world experience on one of the topics included in our curriculum. When we cover Job Readiness, we need several volunteers to work with our youth conducting mock interviews

Click here to view available dates and times to volunteer with Virtual Life Skill Classes:

https://signup.com/go/RDMTKPf

Cornerstone Family Resource Center is seeking a volunteer fundraising/development mentor to help us develop and launch a comprehensive fundraising strategy. The Mentor will work directly with the Executive Director for coaching and follow-up.

If you're compassionate, fluent in English, and can volunteer for 4 hours per week, we want YOU to help a small group of Houston adults learn to speak English. You'll meet some amazing people, experience the joy and fulfillment of helping others succeed, and know that you're making Houston a better place for all of us! Classes will meet either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday.

NO prior teaching experience or second language is required. Some of our ESL classes are continuing to meet remotely. If this volunteer opportunity is for you, we'll train you (remotely, two 2-hour sessions, free), match you with a small group of adult learners and support you as you get started on the exciting and hugely rewarding activity of helping your neighbors learn English as a second (or third!) language (ESL)

And, while it’s currently possible to volunteer from anywhere, we really value connecting learners and volunteers within the Greater Houston area. Something special happens when we’re all working together to benefit the (same) greater community.

If you are interested, Please fill out this Google Form for further information or email as at mamvolunteers@mamhouston.org and we will get back with you. Kindly check your spam account for our reply. Sometimes messages are blocked by email filters.

If you're compassionate, fluent in English, and can volunteer a couple times per week, we want YOU to help a small group of Houston adults learn to speak English. You'll meet some amazing people, experience the joy and fulfillment of helping others succeed, and know that you're making Houston a better place for all of us!

We especially need teachers available 9am - 11am or 6:30pm - 8:30pm. Classes will meet either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday at our West Campus: 2424 Wilcrest Dr., Houston, TX 77042

NO prior teaching experience or second language is required. If this volunteer opportunity is for you, we'll train you, match you with a group of adult learners, and support you as you get started on the exciting and hugely rewarding activity of helping your neighbors learn English as a second (or third!) language (ESL).

If you are interested, Please fill out this Google Form for further information or email us at mamvolunteers@mamhouston.org and we will get back with you. Kindly check your spam account for our reply. Sometimes messages are blocked by email filters.

Jesse Jones Park offers free educational tours to groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the months of September through May. Join the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to help lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups for an interactive Texas pioneer history program that includes a visit to the Nature Center and a one hour walk through the replica 1830’s-era Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa Indian Village.

No experience necessary. Training will be provided by staff and experienced volunteers.

New volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application form that is located on the Jesse Jones Park volunteer webpage (https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/volunteer/). Because we work with and around children at the park, all volunteers must submit to a background check at no cost to you.

For questions, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Jesse Jones Park offers free educational tours to groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the months of September through May. Join the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to help lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups for an interactive nature program that includes a visit to the Nature Center and a one hour walk through the park.

No experience necessary. Training will be provided by staff and experienced volunteers.

New volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application form that is located on the Jesse Jones Park volunteer webpage (https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/volunteer/). Because we work with and around children at the park, all volunteers must submit to a background check at no cost to you.

For more information, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Do you love gardening or working outdoors with tools? Then we need you to join the Homestead Team and help rejuvenate the Redbud Hill Homestead at Jesse Jones Park.

Some activities include debarking the logs, sharpening the woodshop tools, maintaining the herb and vegetable gardens, and maintaining the Akokisa Indian Village. All of these tasks can easily be done with social-distancing. No experience is needed, just an eagerness to learn.

The Homestead Team meets every Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. We may also be able to accommodate volunteers on other days of the week with advanced notice. Ages 12 and older welcome. Volunteers under the age of 18 require a parental consent form and volunteers under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Families and groups are welcome.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Jesse H. Jones Park & Nature Center is proud to feature the replica 1830's-era Redbud Hill Homestead, as well as the replica Akokisa Indian Village. Activities in the homestead and village include the monthly Second Saturday Settlers program on the second Saturday of every month from 1 to 4 p.m., Native American Heritage Day in September, Pioneer Day in November, and the popular An Old-Fashioned Christmas event every December.

Living history demonstrators are needed to dress in period correct costumes (provided by the park) and demonstrate various pioneer and Akokisa activities at park programs and events. No experience is needed. All training will be provided by park staff and experienced volunteers.

For more information, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Location: 5020 FM 1960 West, Suite A2, Houston, TX 77069

MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assist with social media posting and managing accounts.

This position will be part of our thrift shop. Here the volunteer will provide support in receiving of inventory, sorting, tagging, hanging, merchandising, and displaying inventory. Additional opportunities available for customer service and daily operational activities. 

The Post Up! Advocacy Initiative is an opportunity for people across the state of Texas to advocate for gender justice by sending handwritten postcards to elected officials.  

We are calling on all Girls Empowerment Network supporters and activists to write to your elected officials and advocate for (1) increased social-emotional support services at schools; (2) LGBTQIA youth protections; and (3) voting rights. 

For detailed information about this volunteer opportunity, postcard writing best practices, and information on how to find your elected representatives, we strongly encourage that you review these incredibly informative FAQs. 

Sign up here: https://form.jotform.com/211585736669167. 

The Alliance is seeking volunteers to help us welcome newly arrived refugees to Houston. We have a number of volunteer opportunities, including: 

Volunteers will receive training and ongoing support from our Refugee Services team. Must be 18+ and be able to pass a background check. 

Please contact info@thealliancetx.org with any questions

TWST4Girls mission is to help youth (ages 11-17) from low-income families to discover and achieve their goals through 1:1 mentorship, life skills development, career exposure, and cultural experiences at no cost to the children that we serve! For more information on our programs and impact, please visit www.twst4girls.org.

Director of Administration

Description: 

The best suited: 

Volunteer to teach English as a second language. 

Friends of Sundown is a location of Attack Poverty. Our mission is to strengthen the Sundown community through spiritual growth, education, revitalization, and basic needs. We are making a long-term commitment to this area that requires collaborative efforts with churches, local organizations, residents, and stakeholders committed to community transformation.

Volunteer Orientation will be held August 18th 10:30 am - 12 pm at Life Church Katy

ESL classes will be held at Life Church Katy - 26189 Westheimer Pkwy, Katy, TX 77494

Two different days and times available:

Tuesdays, starting August 24th 10:30 am- 12 pm

Thursday, starting August 26th 6:30 pm- 8 pm 

This is a 13-week course ending the week of November 15th

If you have any questions, please contact us at friendsofsundown@attackpoverty.org

Steel Magnolia Moms

Board of Directors Job Description

Purpose of Position

Steel Magnolia Moms Board of Directors is responsible for the legal and ethical oversight to ensure that the organization does the best work possible to pursue the mission. This position reports to the Steel Magnolia Mom Board of Directors, Executive Committee, and Board Chair.  

Time Commitment for Position

Steel Magnolia Moms Directors serve a 2-year term with optional renewal.  Directors are asked to attend six board meetings a year, attend the annual strategic planning session,  join a committee,  attend fundraising events, and provide strategic and operational support to the organization throughout the year.  Total time- 2-10 hours a month.  

The Board of Director will perform the following tasks:

Organizational Oversight: 

Fundraising: 

Outreach: 

Interested candidates should complete a board interest form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfrMRmKXxSBl37Gr89XcwbP3Dt-aVgDWNBWg-id69aNP2kadA/viewform?usp=sf_link

Or email erika@projects-matter.com

As an Essay reader, you will be shared high school students' college and scholarship essays via google docs to review and provide feedback. We will ask you to focus on vocabulary, grammar, and syntax of the essay. The time committment is 30 minutes/month. 

Sign-up here: https://www.momentumedu.org/users/signup/communitymember

Greet and welcome all of our employees, patients and guests into the hospital. Assist our employees entering the facility by providing them proper masks and face shields, assisting with temperature checks and health attestations. Support our screening stations by restocking PPE supplies throughout the day. Support our patients and guests by offering them masks to wear and showing them to their destination in the hospital. 

MAM is looking for a Spanish-speaking volunteer to help as a Document Scanner for our Immigration Legal Services Program! Our Immigration Legal Services helps our community with a variety of immigration matters, including family-based petitions, lawful permanent residency, naturalization/citizenship, humanitarian-based petitions, and DACA renewals. This is an in-person volunteer opportunity​, and ideal for someone who works well alone on detailed administrative projects.

Details: 

Scanning Documents (must be performed in office)

Monday and Wednesday, 9am - 12pm or 1pm - 4pm

3–4-hour commitment on Monday and Wednesday

If Spanish-speaking, you may also be asked to help with:

Returning of general voicemails of clients calling MAM’s Immigration and Legal Services Program

Translating and Organizing Documents

Training will be provided by Immigration/Legal staff on how to respond to questions and what to say; scripts will be provided.

If you are interested and/or have questions, please complete our Google inquiry form https://forms.gle/F6JfqmV35EsWHucRA and a Volunteer Coordinator will follow up with you! Thank you!

Be a big part of NAMI Gulf Coast's mission is providing mental health education and support to individuals and families impacted by mental illness as well as the professionals who assist them. We are looking for volunteers who are interested in being trained to facilitate local online support groups and teaching mental health education courses. 

Training and curriculum will be provided. You just need to have a passion for people, be comfortable with public speaking, and have a lived experienced with mental illness (rather as a family member, friend, or own experience); we provide the rest! Bilingual (Spanish speaking) candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this volunteer opportunity. 

 Help with playing bingo, do karaoke, dance, music, art & craft, games, yoga, ceramics, movie, special events, trivia, exercise, and pet therapy. 

Share the facts and join the fight. #AlzheimersinAmerica

With help from advocates like you, we've passed critical legislation and increased federal research funding five-fold since 2011. But our work isn’t done and we need dedicated advocates like you to build on this success. We’ll train you to on how to engage your state and national elected officials doing a variety of the following, some taking just a few hours a month:

This volunteer position is best suited for residents of the United States. Whatever your experience and availability, we’re eager to have you on our advocacy team! Will you join us? Sign up here alzimpact.org/volunteer.

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! 

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to help distribute food to clients. We are currently serving clients in a drive-through fashion for optimum safety--some volunteers will be required to work outside. No training is necessary, but prior registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

Volunteers age 16 and older are needed to help distribute food to clients. We are currently serving clients in a drive-through fashion for optimum safety--some volunteers will be required to work outside. No training is necessary, but prior registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

We have shifts available throughout the week to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Youth age 13-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

We need individuals to help sort and package donated food. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Youth age 13-15 must be accompanied by a parent. Pre-registration is required. Sign up to serve at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0f4da8ad2ba0f49-adminstrator

Our Mobile Outreach team members distribute snack packs as they meet individuals who are experiencing homelessness. Our case managers also distribute them. Easy-open protein items provide a great food source for our clients. Volunteers consult the list below and choose six or more of the items to package in Ziploc bags.  Clients often find it most helpful when snack packs contain a mix of no-chew (e.g. applesauce, pudding) and chewy items to accommodate all levels of dental health.  You are free to place an encouraging note in each pack!  Please don’t include last names, contact information, seasonal references, dates, or religious references.

Questions?  Please contact Jackie Delagarza at jdelagarza@searchhomeless.org.  Jackie is also your point of contact for scheduling snack pack delivery to SEARCH.  SEARCH is typically able to accept donations from 9:00 am-3:30 pm Monday-Friday.  Thank you!

Pulling Position:

Housekeeping:

Line-Boosting: (especially during busy hours)  

Bagger & Cashier Assistant (cashier is always present):

Assistant to Pricer:

Assistant to DA:

Soft line:

Re-Organizing store:

Example: lamps with lamps, radio with radios, etc.

Fitting-room assistant:                                                                                                       

Making sure dressing rooms remain clean and clothing is re-hung

Re-Organizing Racks Sale floor position:

 Sorting:   

Baler:

Book Scanner:

Greeters: 

Door Greeters/Monitors:*  

Pre-Sorters:*

General Sanitizer/Cleaning Crew Member:*

ABOUT THE SCHOOL AT AVONDALE HOUSE

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

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

 Read more about us here!

THE NEED

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

Reports to: Principal and Vice-Principal

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

Requirements:

What to expect after applying:

Join us at the Omega House! Volunteers are always needed with daily task help. Volunteer opportunities include:

- helping to serve meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- help with cleaning up after the meals
- visiting with patients in the community room
- administrative tasks

The weekday shifts are:

9am-1pm

1pm-6pm

6pm-9pm

The weekend shifts are:

9am-1pm

1pm-5pm

5pm-9pm

The Omega House is a staple in the Houston LGBTQ+ community! In 2021, the Omega House will be celebrating 35 years of providing care to those living with HIV/ AIDS. Help us paint the inside of the Omega House! Unfortunately, many of our patients spend their final days at the Omega House and we want to make the area as inviting and friendly as possible.

Volunteers are needed to help with painting the inside of the home! Shifts vary and this is an ongoing project anyone can participate in! 

Alzheimer's Association Support Group facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. This support group alternates meeting in-person and via Zoom every other session.

After orientations and training, you will be joining an experienced facilitator of an ongoing group that meets the 2nd & 4th Fridays 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM in Galveston.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs.

· Strong listening and effective communication skills.

· Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.

· Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.

· Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred but not mandatory.

Commitment Expected:

· Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term meeting monthly.

· Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. This support group will be meeting virtually for the time being.

After orientation and training, you will be joining an experienced facilitator of an ongoing group that meets the 2nd Thursday 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM in Baytown.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs.

· Strong listening and effective communication skills.

· Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.

· Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.

· Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred but not mandatory.

Commitment Expected:

· Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term meeting monthly.

· Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. 

You'll be training to serve as an co-facilitator with an experienced facilitator for a group that meets the second Wednesdays at 1 pm.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs.

· Strong listening and effective communication skills.

· Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.

· Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.

· Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred but not mandatory.

Commitment Expected:

· Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term meeting monthly.

· Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group facilitators create a safe, open environment where people share their feelings, thoughts and experiences in a combined effort to better cope with and manage the shared problems of dementia. This support group will be meeting virtually for the time being.

Note: You'll be training to serve as a co-facilitator with an experienced facilitator for a group that meets regularly.

Qualifications:

· Ability to be empathetic and separate personal needs from group needs.

· Strong listening and effective communication skills.

· Ability to redirect and facilitate discussion as well as fulfill the duties and responsibilities as described in the Facilitator Agreement.

· Commitment to promote the mission and services of the Association and willingness to act as an extension of the Association.

· Experience with dementia as a family member or health care professional preferred but not mandatory.

Commitment Expected:

· Support Group Facilitators commit to a 1-year term meeting monthly.

· Orientation includes: online general volunteer orientation (1 hour) + program volunteer orientation (1 hour) + self-study or in-person role training with staff partner (~4 hours). Background checks are required as part of the volunteer selection process.

The IMpulse Academy is the steppingstone towards participation in one of the 13 leadership boards or steering committees within Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston. Academy members must actively participate in at least nine of the monthly meetings and at least two service activities for graduation on to the IMpulse Advisory Council.

As a member of the IMpulse Academy you will have:

Provide a safe, comfortable, and seamless experience for Relay participants and build a volunteer team to manage a detailed event execution plan.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L0000078oH8QAI/relay-for-life-logistics-cs10068?language=en_US

Relay For Life Team Captains recruit team members, set fundraising goals, and organize fundraising activities.

Visit http://www.relayforlife.org and enter your ZIP code to sign up as a team captain for your local event! Get involved in your local community and support the mission of the American Cancer Society!

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Reach out to community leaders to explain the mission of ACS and how they can get involved.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L0000078oJYQAY/relay-for-life-team-recruitment-cs10101?language=en_US

Work to manage your Relay For Life event's local social media and online presence, using a mix of both local content and content shared on nationwide American Cancer Society channels.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L0000078oJiQAI/relay-for-life-online-social-media-cs10103?language=en_US

Recruit, schedule and manage on and off-stage entertainment and activities tailored to event participants.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJrnQAF/relay-for-life-event-activities-entertainment-cs48149?language=en_US