Needs From: Volunteer Houston

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

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

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

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

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

- Minimum of 6 months
- Be dependable and be responsible; after three (3) missed check-ins, volunteers will be dismissed from the program
- Log each call and card to families on 3ABF check-in tracker

Requirements

- Must be 21 or older
- Good English speaking & writing skills; Bilingual English & Spanish speakers especially needed!
- Complete and submit the 3ABF Volunteer Application Form and related forms (the latter will be done on-site as part of orientation)
- Attend mandatory orientation and training
- No experience necessary!

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families to heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

- Help spread the message of the important work of 3ABF and our impact in the community
- Maintain an understanding of the history, mission, and impact of 3ABF
- Provide input into the development of our annual campaign, including direct mail, personal solicitation, and events fundraising
- Engage in the execution of all aspects of fundraising campaigns, including marketing efforts, personal solicitation, and the acknowledgment process
- Help plan and implement campaigns to solicit funds from the Houston community and beyond
- Help to identify new prospects and potential funders
- Report activities and communicate with the Program Manager
- Communicate as appropriate with the Executive Director

Commitment

- Minimum of 6 months
- Participate in a monthly committee conference call (first Saturday of every month)
- Be on time and be responsible during assigned events and meetings; notify 3ABF if you are not able to attend committee or event

Requirements

- Must be 21 or older
- Display a positive working attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Belief in the importance of the mission of 3ABF
- Good English speaking & writing skills; Bilingual English & Spanish speakers especially needed!
- Complete and submit the 3ABF Volunteer Application Form and related forms (the latter will be done on-site as part of orientation)
- No experience necessary! 

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families to heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

- Attend Speakers Bureau Training
- Participate in a monthly committee conference call (first Saturday of every month)
- Help spread the message of the important work of 3ABF and our impact in the community
- Represent 3ABF at a variety of community events by verbally presenting facts about 3ABF and our support of bereaved families
- Maintain an understanding of the history, mission, and impact of 3ABF
- Complete a brief evaluation following speaking engagements
- Have fun and help heal lives through the sharing of accurate information regarding bereavement and the impact of 3ABF

Commitment

- Display a positive working attitude and strong work ethic
- Minimum of two speaking engagements per year, as opportunities are available
- Be on time and be responsible during assigned shift; after three (3) no-shows or cancellations within 2-hours of shift, volunteers will be dismissed from the program

Requirements

- Must be 21 or older
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Possess reliable transportation
- Available to attend events during the weekday, evening, or weekends
- Belief in the importance of the mission of 3ABF
- Good English speaking & writing skills; Bilingual English & Spanish speakers desired
- Complete and submit the 3ABF Volunteer Application Form and related forms (the latter will be done on-site as part of orientation)
- No experience necessary! 

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Office Support Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Office Support Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

Tony Place needs responsible, compassionate and reliable volunteers to work directly with homeless youth in our drop-in center. These individuals are the heart of our program, engaging with the youth, maintaining order in the center, and providing encouragement, feedback and acceptance that youth may not receive anywhere else. Youth Worker volunteers will be asked to commit to working at least one 3- or 6-hour shift per week for six months. This commitment is necessary to give our kids consistent relationships with adults who will not shame or exploit them.

Volunteers for this rewarding position must be age 24 or older and will be required to pass a background check and complete eight hours of training provided by Homeless Gay Kids Houston.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of kids who really need you!

Works directly with members in drop-in center on a rotating shift. Monitors services provided, assists with daily tasks for operations, provides resources, and helps with facilitation of programs. 

Background checks are required. Training will be provided. 

Conduct, coordinate and/or assist with group activities during scheduled programming time (art, music, psycho-education, process group, movies, ted talks, board games).

Licensed professionals willing to donate services to youth including mental health counseling, legal counseling, medical care and other professional services. (Must have current professional license including intern license in good standing.)

Clean and organize clothing closet. Participate in sorting through donations and restocking clothing closet and hygiene closet.

Clean facility common area, office, bathrooms, and showers (discard trash) at the end of shift.

(Up to age 40) Join group that holds fundraising events and clothing drives and facilitates donations from their employers. This group is the next generation of leadership for HGKH. (4 hours/month)

Bi-weekly process donations, paying bills, process expense reimbursements (4 hours every two weeks)

Create and Post media that promotes:

Social media provides opportunities for connection that other channels may not.

Want to have a serene yet fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Then come to the newly renovated Japanese Garden in Hermann Park to volunteer your time to maintain this jewel in the middle of Houston’s premier regional Park.

The Japanese Garden was built in 1992, designed by Japanese landscape architect Ken Nakajima. Over the years the Garden slid into a Texas style garden, prompting the Hermann Park Conservancy to engage another renowned landscape architect from Japan, Terunobu Nakai, to advise the gardening team as to the finer details of Japanese style gardens. Utilizing plants appropriate to the Garden as well as to the Houston climate, Mr. Nakai and celebrated landscape gardener Hiroshi Iwasaki in 2007 began their annual visitations to the Garden to assist the park gardeners with the return of the Garden to its Japanese roots. 2016 saw the completion of their 10 th visit to the Garden with the development of the new dry stream garden, mimicking features of a stream, a beach and waterfalls to be accessed via a new entry gate on the Fannin side of the Garden.

The Japanese Garden gardeners would appreciate your assistance with the garden's upkeep: maintaining the paths and entries, keeping the weeds at bay, trimming shrubs and trees in the Japanese style, raking pine needles and mulching shrub beds, deadheading spent blooms, and planting shrubs, plants, and ground cover. Volunteers will be working alongside and under the direction of the garden staff. Instructions will be given on site by staff. 

Workdays are each Thursday or 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Group volunteers (groups with less than 50 people, from churches, organizations, businesses, etc.) are welcome and should schedule a workday ahead of time by contacting Hermann Park Conservancy's volunteer department.    For more information contact volunteer@hermannpark.org

The Healthcare for the Homeless dental clinic is now seeking a volunteer to help at the front desk on Fridays (hours to be determined between the applicant and the dental staff).  

The placement requires a long-term commitment to the position and must be someone who is not expecting to be placed as a student volunteer.  

Interested applicants should email me at mary.vaughan2@bcm.edu.

Wonderful opportunity to join the Houston Police Department Citizens Offering Police Support (COPS). Volunteers who join the HPD COPS volunteer program play a crucial role in enhancing police services and building stronger connections between officers and civilians, with your dedicated service you'll be helping to create a safer, more unified community. 

Once approved as a HPD COPS volunteer, you will be assigned to a division or notified of upcoming Houston Police Department events. 

Volunteer responsibilities includes:

Volunteer Requirements:

Disqualifications: 

You are disqualified from becoming a Police VIP if any of the following apply.  The following are also grounds for dismissal from the program once you are approved.

Criminal Offenses:

Used, tried, or sold any dangerous drugs or narcotics including cocaine, crack heroin, LSD.

For more information, please go to Volunteer Initiatives Program

The Houston Police Department offers an unpaid internship opportunity where you'll gain practical experience that complements academic coursework, course credit opportunities, a deeper understanding of police operations and community service, provide the department with an opportunity to involve students in various aspects of police work, provide students with an opportunity to integrate theory and practice. 

Once approved to be an HPD intern, you will have an opportunity to intern within a concerned division within the Houston Police Department such as Homicide, Major Offendors, VICE, Family Violence, Narcotics, Office of Community Affairs, and Victim Services. 

Internship opportunities include: 

Eligibility and Application: Students from participating universities and colleges can apply for a one or two-term internship. All interns must successfully complete the Police VIP application process.

Volunteer Requirements:

Disqualifications: 

You are disqualified from becoming a Police VIP if any of the following apply.  The following are also grounds for dismissal from the program once you are approved.

Criminal Offenses:

For more information, please go to Volunteer Initiatives Program or you can contact the Office of Community Affairs at 713.308.3200

Wonderful opportunity to join the Houston Police Department Youth Police Advisory Council (YPAC).

Volunteers who join HPD YPAC volunteer program can choose from 3 different initiatives, (Fall time initiative) Senior Citizen Christmas Social, (Springtime initiative) YPAC Spring event, (All year around) YPACGivesBack. The purpose of these events is not only to give back but to demonstrate to youth that the world extends far beyond individual experiences. These initiatives show YPAC members the value of compassion and generosity, highlighting the importance of supporting those who are less fortunate. The spring event aims to make a significant impact in the community by promoting the importance of reading and education, with the goal of revitalizing interest in literature. Through volunteer events, the goal is to be the change we wish to see by engaging with communities that are often overlooked. Each event serves as an opportunity to spread knowledge and foster love. The core mission of our volunteer initiatives is to strengthen the relationship between law enforcement, youth, and the boarder community.

Volunteer responsibilities include:

Volunteer Requirements:

Disqualifications: 

You are disqualified from becoming a Police VIP if any of the following apply.  The following are also grounds for dismissal from the program once you are approved.

Criminal Offenses:

For more information, please go to Volunteer Initiatives Program

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. 

In need of a female, bilingual (Spanish) volunteer.

The single largest need for volunteers. 

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.  Adult, Family.

A 74 year old veteran with diabetes and only one leg uses a wheelchair. He needs someone who lives in the Gulfgate area to help him by pushing the cart in the grocery store while he selects what he wants to buy. Then the helper is needed to get the bags into the vehicle and then into the vet's home. This is a recurring need with frequency TBD.

Anyone interested in helping this vet should contact Bob Stevenson at Robert.Stevenson@teamrubiconusa.org for the vet's contact information.

Right now, millions of Americans face the devastation of Alzheimer’s. The impact of COVID-19 on our most vulnerable communities exacerbates the need for education and support nationwide. At the Alzheimer’s Association, our network of more than 75 chapters is working relentlessly to advance world-class research, ensure access to gold-standard care and support, and engage mission-driven volunteers who make it happen.

Program Tech Support volunteers assist Alzheimer's Association staff and volunteers to provide support groups and education programs through virtual platforms and expand the reach of Alzheimer's Association programs in the community.  Program Tech Support volunteers help teach webinar technology to other volunteers and troubleshoot webinar access issues with constituents.

A wonderful opportunity for you to help those in need living in the Greater Houston area by assisting customers that partake of our various programs.

Duties include:

Skills Needed:

Must be able to commit to three shifts per month, or one Saturday a month. 

Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm 

All gardeners and amateur gardeners welcome! Wesley Community Center is home to the Lorraine Street Gardening Club. The land surrounding our Food Pantry is equipment with 14 garden beds and is also home to a hive of bees to help with pollination. 

We take a central planning approach and garden all plots together, maximizing the plots for the gardeners' benefit and the clients of the pantry. Because of this, we ask that you meet with our lead garden volunteer before beginning planting.

The garden is unique in that half of what we harvest goes to the food pantry to fill the grocery carts of those less fortunate in our community. The other half is split among the gardeners. The garden is open anytime the food pantry is open (9-3 T - S) and maintains a socially distanced garden get together on Saturdays. 

The Lorraine Street Garden Club started an apiary with one hive and are looking for interested future beekeepers who want to learn about beekeeping and see what all the love is about. 

Beekeeping work is usually done on Saturdays in the afternoon. There is a grant request pending for additional hives, clothing, and honey processing equipment. 

Join this small group of dedicated apiarists and help support local foods here in Houston. 

The need at Wesley's Food Pantry has dramatically increased since the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers are needed to help with our drive up food pantry to help our Houston neighbors who are in desperate need of food. We will limit the number of volunteers to keep in line with social distancing recommendations and volunteers must wear face masks.

Please see available shifts, updated in needs each month.

Duties include:

Skills Needed:

Hours: Tuesdays and Thursday 10:00am - 2:00pm, unloading deliveries, repackaging produce, pre-packing grocery bags for clients

            Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00am-1:00pm: loading bags into clients cars (may require limited outdoor time), restocking, set up and clean up

Wesley's Food Pantry needs volunteers for our drive-up food pantry to help our Houston neighbors who are in desperate need of food. 

Duties include:

Skills Needed:

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays 8:30am-12:30pm: packaging bags, loading bags into clients cars (may require limited outdoor time), restocking, set up and clean up

Tuesdays 8:30am-11:30am: Unloading trucks, stocking shelves, pre-packing grocery bags

Our address is 1235 Lorraine St. Please arrive 10 minutes before your shift. Parking is available on the street, being careful not to block driveways, and enter at the large gate on Gano St. If you are running late for your shift, please call 713-821-8950.

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Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IM) brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service, as a demonstration of our shared beliefs.

Refugee Services, in conjunction with the U.S. State Department, resettles hundreds of refugees in Houston each year and helps thousands of our newest neighbors successfully acculturate to American life.

Refugee Services Amazon Wish List

IM has the largest Meals on Wheels program in Texas serving over 5,000 homebound seniors and disabled veterans with weekly or daily meals. In response to the recent winter storm we are gathering much needed warming supplies for our seniors and their pets! Please consider purchasing items from our Amazon Wish Lists and having them shipped directly to us. 

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

Get started here: https://www.imgh.org/volunteer/