Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Volunteers are needed for a variety of special events, programs, and activities. This includes Scout Badge Workshops, culture and art festivals in Sam Houston Park and on Bagby Street, Juneteenth celebration, and Annual Candlelight Tours. Volunteer calls for special events happen over email about a month prior to the event. Because these opportunities happen less often, special event volunteers are only required to volunteer at four events a year to stay on the active roster.

Interfaith Ministries' Meals on Wheels program needs volunteers to help stick labels to boxes of emergency meals during the month of October. Individuals or groups welcome.

Interfaith Ministries' Meals on Wheels Program needs your help to provide a cloth, reusable mask to each of our Meals on Wheels seniors. A standard, adult-sized mask, with soft ear loops, is recommended. We will need to have them in small bags, to ease distribution. If you prefer to bring them to us, ready to be sent out, please include bagging them, individually, in a bag that lays flat during transport (a sandwich sized baggie – either paper or plastic – should be perfect. Target sells some paper ones that are biodegradable). Feel free to get creative with cute designs, so long as we steer clear of any religious or political messaging. We serve a broad audience, so we recommend keeping it to inclusive and happy things. If you’re unsure, solid colors or striped/paisley/gingham patters are always a safe bet.

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Email Lauren at llewis@imgh.org with any questions or to arrange drop-off of your donation. We encourage you to get your networks involved and work together to create or gather these needed items! Social distancing doesn't mean we can't work together!

Items can be dropped off to our Meals on Wheels Distribution Facility at 3202 San Jacinto, 77004. Ideal drop-off times are between 11 AM and 1 PM on weekdays. Our building is least crowded during these times. Please email llewis@imgh.org to schedule your drop-off.

Thank you for helping us continue to offer our seniors the things that they need to keep them safe and well!

Interfaith Ministries' Meals on Wheels Program needs your help to provide a cloth, reusable mask to each of our Meals on Wheels seniors. A standard, adult-sized mask, with soft ear loops, is recommended. We will need to have them in small bags, to ease distribution. If you prefer to bring them to us, ready to be sent out, please include bagging them, individually, in a bag that lays flat during transport (a sandwich sized baggie – either paper or plastic – should be perfect. Target sells some paper ones that are biodegradable). Feel free to get creative with cute designs, so long as we steer clear of any religious or political messaging. We serve a broad audience, so we recommend keeping it to inclusive and happy things. If you’re unsure, solid colors or striped/paisley/gingham patters are always a safe bet.

The Details:

OR

Email Lauren at llewis@imgh.org with any questions or to arrange drop-off of your donation. We encourage you to get your networks involved and work together to create or gather these needed items! Social distancing doesn't mean we can't work together!

Items can be dropped off to our Meals on Wheels Distribution Facility at 3202 San Jacinto, 77004. Ideal drop-off times are between 11 AM and 1 PM on weekdays. Our building is least crowded during these times. Please email llewis@imgh.org to schedule your drop-off.

Thank you for helping us continue to offer our seniors the things that they need to keep them safe and well!

Since 1968, Magnificat Houses, Inc has housed more than 20,000 adults experiencing homelessness and served over 10 million meals through our Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen, residential homes and Clubhouse programs in a healing community. We have many ways for volunteers to help.

Get in touch to learn all the details.

Groups up to 8 serve to-go breakfast or lunch at our residential facility, RoseMary’s Place. Shifts are available Monday-Friday. We have two options: you can bring about 20-30 bags for breakfast, lunch or snacks. Or we can provide food for your group to divide into to-go containers. After setup, Volunteers usually provide service for an hour, like 9-10 am.

RoseMary’s Place: Our new permanent supportive housing facility for 149 residents for an alternative to the streets. It's a fresh start and a supportive environment for those in need, dedicated to providing dignified housing solutions for our homeless population.

Since 1968, Magnificat Houses, Inc has housed more than 20,000 adults experiencing homelessness and served over 10 million meals through our Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen, residential homes and Clubhouse programs in a healing community. We have many ways for volunteers to help. Get in touch to learn all the details.

Several young adult in the neighborhood are working toward getting their driver's license. Commit to working with an adult to complete their mandatory driving hours. 

Too Hype Teen Night is a discipleship program for young teens in our neighborhood to gain a better understanding of the Bible and how it applies to their lives.  One night a week, we have a time for these teens to gather in a youth group environment where they spend time eating, fellowshipping, worshiping, discussing hot topics, and digging into the Word together.  THTN also provides monthly field trips and other events for the teens to bond together and have fun.

Too Hype Teen Night Volunteer - Minimum twice a month thru May 2016 - Thursdays - 6:00-8:00pm - Teens - Come for food, fellowship, worship, spiritual lesson, and fun at our youth night. Fellowship (and eat if you want!) with teens during dinner, engage in activities, help “keep the peace” during worship and the talk time, and build relationships with our amazing teenagers.

Agape Development has purchased several lots within our neighborhood to be used for future development. Help us keep these lots clear by mowing twice a month. Must provide mowing equipment. 

Agape Development needs someone who knows the tricks of excel. Our first project is to create worksheets that when updated will automatically update on another worksheet.

For the safety of volunteers,Lord of the Street will provide all necessary PPE. Including gloves, masks, hand sanitizer. (LOTS) adheres to all local, state, national  health protocols during Covid crisis, including social distancing.

The area where volunteers work is a secluded area on the second floor away from pedestrian traffic. (LOTS) is in need of volunteers with personal transportation i.e Pick up Trucks, Vans, SUV. 

In general volunteers are needed to sort, package and deliver clothing to the Good Will (on Westheimer located 2.3 miles from the facility). (LOTS) has received an abundance of clothes that were donated to this organization.

More specifically the volunteers task will include sorting clothes according to size, gender, place them in a bags, deliver to (GW). Four volunteers are needed, (2) per shift,the shifts are (2) hours long.

 Volunteers will alternate work days, Monday - Friday( 12:30 noon - 2:30 pm ). (LOTS) will accommodate or arrange parking, proof of insurance and valid drivers license is required. As (LOTS) will not assume any liability due to any injury or damage cause by traffic accident.   

Contact : Kevin Williams 313 300 5797

Looking for a meaningful way to give back? Volunteer with BARC and help us provide love and care to animals in need. Whether you're walking dogs, socializing cats, or assisting with adoption events, your time makes a real impact!

✨ Why Volunteer? Be a voice for animals in need. Gain hands-on experience in animal care. Meet like-minded animal lovers

Ready to help? Please clink this link to volunteer:  Volunteer

Volunteer Opportunities:

-Cat adoptions

-Enrichment Building

-Animal Photography -South Adoptions

-Poop Fairy

-South Dog Walking

-North Dog Walking  

-Donation Distribution

-Wild Tunes

-Other Shelter tasks as requested by shelter staff.

Can you help Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IM) thank it's supporters? Houstonians are so generous that we need extra help keeping track of the donations that are sent in and help getting the thank you letters out as quickly as we can during the holiday season! IM feeds 4,000 seniors every day through Meals on Wheels, helps welcome refugee families into their new lives and organizes interfaith programming. 

We could use help making copies, stuffing letters and other light administrative support. Help with data entry is also needed, but not required.  

We are also very flexible with hours.  If you could help between 2-10 hours a week until the New Year, that would really help!! The work does need to be done onsite in our office in Midtown. Parking is really easy!

The need is critical now, but there is a similar need all year round.

Can you help Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IM) thank it's supporters? Houstonians are so generous that we need extra help keeping track of the donations that are sent in and help getting the thank you letters out as quickly as we can during the holiday season! IM feeds 4,000 seniors every day through Meals on Wheels, helps welcome refugee families into their new lives and organizes interfaith programming. 

We could use help entering data from new and returning donors! It can be as complex or easy as your background allows. Help making copies, stuffing letters and other light administrative support is also needed, but not required.  

We are also very flexible with hours.  If you could help between 2-10 hours a week until the New Year, that would really help!! The work does need to be done onsite in our office in Midtown. Parking is really easy!

The need is critical now, but there is a similar need all year round.

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's busy Development Office is seeking a volunteer or volunteers to provide assistance with its special events. Tasks may include clerical duties, stuffing envelopes, social media, procuring auction items, running errands, etc. Seeking volunteers who can help out weekdays within normal business hours. Office is located in Midtown.

IM's busy Development (fund raising) office needs volunteers to help with donor relations tasks. These include preparing letters and invitations to be mailed, stuffing envelopes, making phone calls to donors, internet research, and other clerical tasks. We are looking for volunteers who can give several hours of their time each week during normal business houes.

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's Refugee Services Program is in need of infant/toddler car seats that are free of recalls. Items donated should be in new condition and will be distributed to families enrolled in our Refugee Services programs.

You do not need to respond to this need to donate. Just stop by and drop off or ship items at the address below.

Drop-offs are welcome Monday-Friday 9 am-4 pm: Location: 3303 Main St. Houston, TX 77002

For any questions/concerns email us at CEvolunteer@imgh.org

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant  

CrossWalk Center is looking for a volunteer receptionist and administrative assistant. We are looking for a passionate individual to be a friendly face to visitors and helpful voice to those calling with questions. We are a small organization that treats volunteers as an extension of our staff. Ideally, this person could serve with us on a consistent basis to help lift the burden off our of executive staff.  

Qualifications: 

Responsibilities:  

Education: 

Housing & Program Director Assistant 

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers and prospective clients and their families. 

Qualifications: 

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Our office hours are M-F 9 am to 5 pm so if you would like to set a schedule of when to volunteer on a consistent basis we can set that up as well!

Prison Unit Facilitator 

Prison Unit Facilitators lead "Steppin' Out", CrossWalk Center's 40 Weeks or less Character & Discipleship Pre-Release Journey inside Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Facilitators are provided curriculum by CrossWalk Center and must be able to commit to being present throughout the 40-week curriculum. 

Qualifications: 

Requirements: 

Please contact Volunteer Coordinator, Kellie.Bonem@crosswalkcenter.org, for further details and training schedules. 

Housing Research Assistant 

CrossWalk Center provides transformational discipleship housing for those returning to the Houston area after incarceration. We currently have two homes in the Houston area and are actively looking to expand our program and add an additional 2-3 houses. Our Housing Director needs help sourcing available rental homes in the Houston market that fit the criteria of our program. This volunteer opportunity is entirely online and allows ample volunteer flexibility with their schedule. This opportunity would require a minimum of a 1-time, in-person meeting so that we the CrossWalk Center team can accurately articulate our housing program and the qualifications we are looking for in our next houses.

Qualifications & Requirements:

Strong Verbal/Written Correspondence 

Reliable access to the internet

Experience (amateur experience included) in residential real estate and is comfortable with sites like Zillow or HAR

Ability to work under a deadline - excellent time management 

If interested or would like more information, please contact kellie.bonem@crosswalkcenter.org

Grant Writer

The Grant Writer is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in researching and writing Foundation Grants to fund CrossWalk Center Programs.

Qualifications:

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Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Public Administration, or related field.

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Events Coordinator

The Events Coordinator is responsible for assisting the Executive Director in researching and event planning to fund CrossWalk Center Programs.

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CrossWalk Center is looking for a volunteer to cover the front desk Monday through Friday from 10-5. This position can be broken up into 2-individuals. Because we are a nonprofit who deals with men and women returning from prison, we want the volunteer to be comfortable. These individuals are looking for a second chance and just need a warm smile. There are also various vendors who drop off deliveries, etc.

Duties:

Warm smile

Available Monday through Friday - may be split between 2 individuals

Answer busy phones/take messages

Other light duties as needed.

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:

Join this historic FIFA World Cup 26 volunteer program! Volunteers are the heartbeat of FIFA events. Houston is proud to have been chosen as one of the 16 host cities of the FIFA World CUP 26. Be part of the action in Houston and help deliver history as the biggest football tournament ever to be staged comes to Canada, Mexico, and the United States. Apply now for a chance to be part of FIFA World Cup 26 and enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Link to apply: Volunteers FIFA World Cup 26

Agape Homes CDC creates quality affordable housing for diverse communities without concentrating poverty. The Agape Homes CDC goal is to give the families in the Agape Development community an affordable option to own a home. Sponsoring the landscaping and providing the necessary labor to install the landscape items helps keep the cost of the homes at an affordable level while also creating a welcoming space for our new homeowners.

This sponsorship opportunity covers the expenses of all landscape items: trees, sod, bushes, dirt, and mulch. All supplies will be ordered and onsite for your group to complete installation! This project of landscaping one home is best for 5-7 people but can accommodate up to 10. It is estimated to take approximately 3 hours, depending on the speed of your team.

The cost of this sponsorship is $5,000 per home with no limitation on how many homes you can sponsor as they become available and ready for sponsorship.

Our Women's Ministry meets on Monday evenings for a time of fellowship and fun activities. 

Join the group on a second Monday of the month to lead them in a fun fitness activity from 7:00-8:00pm.

Think Painting with a Twist!

Agape Development's Women's Ministry group and the Teen Program would love to have a fun night of painting! Bring your skills and lead them through painting a piece of original artwork.

You can choose which group you prefer to work with:

Women's Ministry - 2nd Monday of the month

Teen Program - Thursday evening

Part of Agape Development's mission is to develop independent leaders in the community.

Share your knowledge about how to choose a career, available educational options, and other important information with our teens to help put them on the path to future independence!

Agape Development's Women's Ministry group and the Teen Program would enjoy having a cooking class! Bring your skills and lead them through creating a delicious meal.

You can choose which group you prefer to work with:

Women's Ministry - 2nd Monday of the month

Teen Program - Thursday evening

Do you have a heart for youth? Do you want to learn from the leaders of tomorrow? Then this opportunity is for you!

Being a mentor is a year-long commitment to walk alongside a middle or high school student from our neighborhood and provide support and guidance by studying the Bible together, providing accountability for goals and spiritual disciplines, chatting about life, and offering advice from a Christian worldview.

If you would like more information, please email volunteer@agapedevelopment.org.

Agape Development has an elderly neighbor who is interested in being a part of the housing program. She has yet to file taxes from 2018 and 2019 as well as has other financial barriers to homeownership in place. She needs your help to clear these barriers and become a homeowner!

Agape Development is a community ministry. Our mission is to transform our neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent community leaders. We accomplish this through a variety of programs: K-5 after-school program, youth ministry shaved ice business, K-12 summer day camps, discipleship houses for young adults, women’s ministry, small businesses employing second chance residents, and affordable housing development.

The goal of the afterschool program is to provide K-5th grade children with appropriate, nurturing, and consistent adult attention in a structured and engaging environment.

This is weekly commitment. We are looking for volunteers to be reading assistants on either Tuesday or Thursday from 4:00-5:30. We will provide training so that you are prepared. Some of that time will be helping the children complete their homework in small groups, some of the time will be working either one-on-one or in small groups (2-4 children) on literacy activities. This could be a game, writing a poem or story, reading, or some other activity. 

Must complete Agape Development volunteer application and background check.

Agape Development is a community ministry. Our mission is to transform our neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent community leaders. We accomplish this through a variety of programs: K-5 after-school program, youth ministry shaved ice business, K-12 summer day camps, discipleship houses for young adults, women’s ministry, small businesses employing second chance residents, and affordable housing development.

As a part of our housing initiative we have purchased vacant lots within a .5 mile radius that need to be mowed on a regular basis. 

Please contact us for more information. 

Do you have a floor scrubbing machine or company? Help us make our floors shine! This will need to be done on an evening or weekend. Email for more information.

Agape Development is a community ministry. Our mission is to transform our neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent community leaders. We accomplish this through a variety of programs: K-5 after-school program, youth ministry shaved ice business, K-12 summer day camps, discipleship houses for young adults, women’s ministry, small businesses employing second chance residents, and affordable housing development.

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.

Agape Development is a community ministry. Our mission is to transform our neighborhood by preparing Christ-following, independent community leaders. We accomplish this through a variety of programs: K-5 after-school program, youth ministry shaved ice business, K-12 summer day camps, discipleship houses for young adults, women’s ministry, small businesses employing second chance residents, and affordable housing development.

We have gone through a rebranding process for our primary entity (Agape Development). Logos/icons are needed for our subbrands and housing initiatives that flow with our branding.

This can be done virtually.

Agape Development serves the OST/South Union neighborhood. And most people ask "Where is that?". We are looking for a volunteer with access to and experience with mapping software so that we can better illustrate the area we focus on. 

We are looking for a volunteer to help us set up digital signage on the tv in our lobby. We would like it to show photos and important announcements using an app to update. Volunteer will provide us with options for apps and help us get it set up. 

*Volunteer Houston requires duration and hours. Actual hours for this project will vary from stated, we just don't know what it will take realistically.

The Agape Homes Program exists to preserve affordability and create a pathway to homeownership for neighbors in OST/South Union who otherwise could not afford to remain in this gentrifying community. Agape Development will be building duplexes in the neighborhood as a part of the Agape Homes Program. We have the architectural drawings in CAD and need renderings created that will represent the final product.

Do you have experience with online store platforms?

Agape Development would like to set up an online store where supporters and staff can purchase branded items. Help us set up our Swag Store!

This can be done remotely.

Agape Homes exists to preserve affordability and create a pathway to homeownership for neighbors in OST/South Union who otherwise could not afford to remain in this gentrifying community.

Occasionally we have housing applicants who need information translated into Spanish. Volunteers will schedule a time for a call with the applicant and an Agape staff member to help facilitate the discussion about the program and what is expected. 

We also have official housing documents that need to be translated into Spanish.

Both of these opportunities can be done remotely.

Volunteer Contribution: Volunteer teams will work with House Leaders to accomplish tasks scheduled for the day.  Activities include using a variety of power and hand tools for home building.

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 (Open Build Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

TERJA hosts monthly workshops in the Houston community focused on Menstrual Health for girls and young women. These workshops address crucial topics, including menstrual health equity, period poverty, sustainable solutions, and breaking the silence, shame, and stigma associated with menstruation. Participants watch videos and listen to stories from girls and young women in Kenya who are combating period poverty by creating reusable sanitary pads using local materials. The workshops include discussions on TERJA’s reusable sanitary pads, which are made from organic, biodegradable materials, and explore how sustainable, eco-friendly solutions can help alleviate period poverty. A local tailor will demonstrate how to create reusable pads and underwear using both sewing machines and traditional hand sewing techniques. Following the demonstration, attendees participate in hands-on activities, where they create their own reusable pads, underwear, and bags, with ongoing support provided. We are seeking volunteers to serve as facilitators during these workshops.

Volunteers will be required to attend an orientation and training session before the first workshop. Your involvement will be instrumental in empowering girls and young women through education and practical skills.   

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!

location, days, and times:

North Houston:
Wheatley high-several small group sessions(day/time TBD)

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Do you enjoy chess? Are you an avid player, either competitively or recreationally? We have the volunteer opportunity for you! Bayou Village School is a small non-profit elementary school located in the Near Northside community. We have a fledgling chess club, started last year under the supervision of parent volunteers. Chess club participants are in 2nd-6th grade (ages 7 through 11). Typically there are 10-15 students who participate. Two parent volunteers are present for each chess club gathering for behavior management and hands-on support. 

We are seeking a person or people with chess awareness and ability- you do not have to have prior experience as a chess coach (but it would be a plus!) Students in our chess club have a good mastery of the basics and are ready to take their play to the next level. Chess club meeting days can be flexible- we typically meet twice a month from 3:30-5pm. Days can be selected that work with the coach's schedule! 

Your help will make a real difference by turning chaos into order and helping the whole team be more productive. Together, we can create a more organized, efficient space that will benefit all of our events.

Volunteers are needed to 1) post photos on social media i.e. Instagram and Facebook 2) create event flyers 3) pass out flyers 4) to send announcements to local radio stations/TV stations 4) post on Eventbrite.

Volunteers are needed to plant, pull weeds, lay mulch, paint, repair fence/garden tools, and assemble a compost bin. Youth Going Green Community Garden, 4706 Idaho St   77021

The garden empowers youth in the community with skills to become productive, successful and mature individuals.

Many volunteers have expressed a sense of calmness and purpose as they work in the garden.

Garden hours are every Thursday and 1st/3rd Sunday at 3-5pm unless of inclement weather. Community service hours are available.

Ms. Judy, Garden Overseer

The Czech Center Museum Houston is an elegant, small museum focusing on the education of the Slavic culture. Do you have ancestors who used to live in the Austro-Hungarian empire or Czechoslovakia? Do you have Czech, Slovak or Slavic roots and are generally interested in arts as well as history, than become a docent at the Czech Center Museum Houston and enjoy once per week the feeling of a small baroque palace in Texas!

We need you and your Love for knowledge!

If you care for culture, heritage, art and history, share your passion with visitors from all over the world. Become a Czech Center Museum Houston Docent! No previous experience required, just a passion for history, art and interest in meeting international visitors. For information on becoming a CCMH Docent, contact us at development@czechcenter.org

If you care for culture, heritage, art and history, share your passion with visitors from all over the world. Become a Czech Center Museum Houston Docent! No previous experience required, just a passion for history, art and interest in meeting international and local visitors. For information on becoming a CCMH Docent, contact us at development@czechcenter.org or call 713 528 2060

Please visit www.czechcenter.org

We need someone who would be happy to share fun facts about Czechs, Slovaks & Europeans on our Social Media Platforms. 

If you love Instagram, Facebook or Twitter...than this is the right opportunity for you

If you care for culture, heritage, art and history, share your passion with visitors from all over the world. Become a Czech Center Museum Houston Docent! No previous experience required, just a passion for history, art and interest in meeting international and local visitors. For information on becoming a CCMH Docent, contact us at development@czechcenter.org or call 713 528 2060

Please visit www.czechcenter.org

Founded in 1993, the Czech Center Museum Houston provides unique education experiences based on authentic objects, art, music, stories and lives of Czechs, Slovaks and people of all cultures, who left their country to seek liberty and democracy in America.

Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from those who sought freedom despite being occupied by oppressing rulers and systems. The museum strives to be an accessible resource, actively encouraging the study, appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of diverse cultures and traditions. We promote art, music and dance as well as celebrate history and stories of immigrant experiences shared by Americans.

The Czech Center Museum Houston is proud to be one of Houston’s eighteen fine museums, dedicated to the exploration and preservation of art, culture & history, and serve as a catalyst for discussion of all heritages.

Volunteering Opportunities:

Would you like to become a docent?

Docents will learn about Czech history, folk traditions, arts and culture. Docent tours are provided three times a day or by appointment with larger groups.

Would you like to become an educator for our Creative Activism Project?

Volunteer with our Creative Activism Project. This project creates awareness of important historical events and the many creative outlets used by youth in the Terezin Ghetto to express themselves.

It also gives students a voice and tools to process their own emotions and struggles through a diverse set of aesthetics.

Desired Skills and Experience

This position requires the following skills: Strong Communication Skills, Social Work, Life Coaching, Teaching, Personable, Outgoing, Improvisational skills

The Czech Center Museum offers internship programs in a variety of fields encompassing business and public administration, history, and art. Gain invaluable experience learning the in and outs of helping run a non-profit organization. Some of our current interns help run our social media channels, translate history and art materials, catalog and help preserve art.

 Submit your application here.

Help with general office duties including copying, data-entry and brochure distribution; compile press kits and press clippings; assist in listing Museum information on websites. 

We have a wonderful team which works harmoniously together.

We look forward to join us!

Assist with special projects in six categories: research, digital collections, archives, transcription, administrative, and library. Computer proficiency and organizational skills needed. 

We have a wonderful team which works harmoniously together.

We are happy you wish to join us!

Our museum is closed, but we still wish to engage with our community and create virtual museum tours and educational videos. Help us write a script and present your video tour.

No worries, you don't need to know anything about this topic. This opportunity gives you the ability to prepare and learn while shooting videos for our online followers. You don't need to worry about mistakes, lacking knowledge, etc...since you will be able to record your videos and edit them.

Just bring some passion for history and curiosity to learn new things.

Concerning Covid-19:
You will be working in safe conditions with little interaction with others. We practice social-distancing and make sure that you stay safe. Our museum is closed to the public, and we keep all our volunteers safely spaced out throughout the museum.

Curators are in charge of a collection of exhibits in a museum or art gallery. Their job is to develop ways in which objects, archives and artworks can be interpreted, through exhibitions, publications, events and audio-visual presentations. 

We give you the chance to join us and learn more about curatorial work!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsAgcavoAuI&t=5s

The Czech Center Museum offers internship programs in a variety of fields encompassing business and public administration, history, and art. Gain invaluable experience learning the in and outs of helping run a non-profit organization. Some of our current interns help run our social media channels, translate history and art materials, catalog and help preserve art.

Submit your application here.

https://www.czechcenter.org/internship-opportunities

We need someone who would like to donate their time and help us at our museum events.

The volunteer would need to have a TABC license.

We need someone who would like to help us with our art historical research and collection management.

Concerning Covid-19:
You will be working in safe conditions with little interaction with others. We practice social-distancing and make sure that you stay safe. Our museum is closed to the public, and we keep all our volunteers safely spaced out throughout the museum.

We wish to give you a voice and offer every student and expressive individual to participate in our Creative Activism Project. Through videos and images with #HTXCreativeActivism, share your thoughts, concerns, and wishes creatively about Social Justice. We invite everyone to contribute through Social Media and submit your pictures/videos/art to our museum. The created artifacts would then be exhibited at our museum. 

We, the CCMH, join other Museums in the District to say: We support "Black lives matter." so they can be part of "All lives matter."

As a society, we were witnesses of intolerance and are still witnessing injustice against different communities; this concerns religious, gender, class, or race-based groups.

We firmly believe that injustice should not be just recognized but be addressed and systematically stopped. But how can it be done constructively? If it concerns the rights of diverse religious, cultural, racial, or LGBTQ communities, it is essential to have a dialog and find ways to address such critical issues. We can't give just a statement because the time requires it but should be able to openly discuss difficult issues such as Social Justice and serve as a platform to provide healthy ways to address our community's and societies' issues. 

As part of a beautiful and diverse community, we wish to allow everyone to voice their feelings of structural injustice. Today's technological development and possibilities of communication should be used to build a healthy public. We wish to help our growing community with creative methods to process these difficult subjects that are finally openly addressed.

Join us in our mission to give others a voice, create, and address issues to improve our community!

https://youtu.be/HReeKmL-jwU

Help us to organize our exhibits and museum!
Help us to bring a new order into our collection while we are closed to the public.
You will learn how to handle artifacts, document them, and even create exhibits.

You will be working in safe conditions with little interaction with others. We practice social-distancing and make sure that you stay safe. Our museum is closed to the public, and we keep all our volunteers safely spaced out throughout the museum.

If you prefer to work outside and enjoy the sun, instead of handling art and documents, you are welcome to help us with our garden. 

FotoFest is seeking volunteers, 18 or older, to gallery hosts for REFUGEE, an important exhibition addressing the global refugee crisis. REFUGEE originated at the Annenberg Space for Photography in Los Angeles California. A timely exhibition, REFUGEE allows audiences to engage with the plight of refugees and reflect on their condition. A core principle of REFUGEE is to present these diverse populations with both dignity and respect, even as they have endured often unwelcoming conditions and hostile environments in order to find their new beginnings. The exhibition includes work by photographers Lynsey Addario, Omar Victor Diop, Graciela Iturbide, Martin Schoeller, and Tom Stoddart.

Gallery hosts greet guests and assist with Virtual Reality headsets. Gallery Hosts allow us to keep exhibitions open to the public. REFUGEE is open May 12 to July 15, 2017. Gallery Hours are Wednesday–Saturday, 11am to 5pm. FotoFest is located in Silver Street Studios, 2000 Edwards Street, Houston 77007. Please contact Marianne if you are interested in volunteering 713 223 5522 x19 or info@fotofest.org.

Join us on Saturday, January 10th, as we plant 1,000 native tree seedlings in Freed Art and Nature Park, just minutes from Downtown Houston.

Freed Art and Nature Park is one of Houston’s officially designated nature preserves, and the Friends of Woodland Park proudly partners with the Houston Parks and Recreation Department (HPARD) to help protect and restore its natural habitat and biodiversity.

Thanks to grant funding from the State of Texas and the Student Conservation Association, HPARD is undertaking an important restoration effort to remove invasive plants and reintroduce native tree species. We need your help to make it a success.

Gloves, tools, water, and snacks will be provided. Please wear comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes.

We hope to see you there!

Join our dedicated team of volunteers and help facilitate meaningful educational connections between plants and people through hands-on assistance with our diverse programs. As a volunteer, you will play a crucial role in areas such as:

We need enthusiastic individuals to assist with program setup and cleanup, class management, community outreach, and documenting programs through photography, video, and writing. General office support is also appreciated!

Special Skills:

You’ll also have the chance to participate in our Garden’s internal events open to the public throughout the year. Be sure to apply online here to then have access regularly for updates, activities, and available shifts to sign up for.

For those interested in taking a more active role, we will host monthly or quarterly meetings for behind-the-scenes planning. This is a great opportunity to take on a leadership position in logistics and day-of activities for our events and festivals. Come be part of something special at the Garden! Your support makes a difference.

Register here to sign a waiver for unscheduled events at Woodland Park. 

To find scheduled clean ups and workdays or other specific volunteer opportunities at Woodland Park, please visit our Agency Page at Volunteer Houston and scroll down to the Needs section.

We look forward to seeing you in the park soon!

The Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is seeking a Garden Director as a non-voting member of
FWP with responsibility for the garden areas surrounding the community center, Firefly Field
garden, the entrances to Woodland Park and other possible areas in the future. The Garden
Director will liaise with one or more FWP Board members. Attendance at FWP board meetings
is not required unless requested by the board. A commitment of 12 months is preferred.

Expectations Include:
Maintain all current beds which may include adding more plants as needed.
Oversee design of future beds.
Work with volunteer coordinator to solicit volunteers and organize seasonal workdays for garden maintenance.
Coordinate with Girl Scout and Boy Scout troop leaders if they ask to volunteer for required
required service hours.
Suggest to the board new ways to enhance the attractiveness of the park using plants.
Consider the creation of educational activities for children focused on gardening.
Follow Houston Parks and Recreation Department guidelines for garden maintenance and hosting events.

Commitment: 1 year minimum is preferred

For more information contact Jennifer Ostlind, Friends of Woodland Park Volunteer
Coordinator, at Jennifer@friendsofwoodlandpark.org.

Want to get outdoors and lead people? Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is looking for 4-6 people to manage logistics and materials for park work days. Volunteers annually remove 10-15,000 pounds of trash from the Little White Oak Bayou floodplain within Woodland Park.

FWP usually sponsors 7 community work days annually (Jan, Feb, Mar, April, Sept, Oct, Nov) plus Earth Day (corporate weekday event, April).  Scout projects may also require support. 

Friends of Woodland Park is an all volunteer organization and this is a volunteer opportunity. 

Expectations:

Cleanups are generally held on Saturday mornings, with occasional weekday cleanups for corporate groups. 

With help from the Beautification Director and FWP board, team members will identify supplies and tools needed using provided checklists. Supplies generally include FWP Flags, canopy, info kit, table cloth, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, water coolers and cups, snacks, first aid kit, bug spray and hand sanitizer. Tools such as shovels and wheel barrows are borrowed from and returned to Houston Tool Bank. 

Team members will gather equipment from storage located at 2515 Washington Avenue and any other supplies (such as snacks) and ensure that committee members can receive them on clean-up day or prior.  

Set up the supply distribution area and check-in table at Woodland Park Community Center located at 212 Parkview St. 

Rabéa Ballin, Amasunzu (Hip-Hop gains a classic), 2017. Courtesy of the artist

FotoFest International is a non-profit photographic arts and education organization based in Houston, Texas. Co-founded in 1983 by Frederick Baldwin and Wendy Watriss, FotoFest promotes U.S. and international engagement with artists and ideas through museum-quality photo-based art from around the world. The first FotoFest Biennial was held in 1986. It is the first and longest running photographic arts festival in the United States, and it is considered as one of the leading international photography Biennials in the world.

The JC Friends of the Library are a group of community members who meet every other month and volunteer to help the library. Sometimes the volunteering is helping with library events, tending the community garden, shelving books, or fundraising in the community. This meeting is where we plan and delegate tasks to individuals who are willing to help and discuss community needs! If you want to have an ongoing volunteer commitment for a good cause, this is the group for you! 

The Jacinto City Friends of the Library meet up every other month to volunteer their time to help the library. We are looking for community members who want to help at events, help fundraise, do tasks around the library, and contribute to conversations surrounding the needs of Houston's Eastside. This volunteering opportunity is ongoing and these meetings are used to delegate tasks to those willing to help out! Join us today! 

As a volunteer, you would assist our AEP students during their academic enrichment time. Tutoring takes place Monday- Thursday 4pm-6pm.

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! 

Description: Share your interest in nature and plants by leading public and private tours of the Garden’s living collections for visitors, school groups, and other organizations. Greet tour groups and conduct walks for diverse audiences.

Special Skills: Passionate about and willing to interact with the public about the Garden and knowledgeable about horticulture. Comfortable speaking to small and large groups of people of all ages. Being multilingual is a plus.

Description: Help with donor visits, including administrative work and set up in preparation for the visit. Volunteers may also help during visits with greeting, providing comfort materials (i.e.: umbrella, blankets, hand sanitizer, etc.), maintaining crowd flow, and facilitating clean-up/wrap-up tasks.

Special Skills: Organized, able to follow directions/instructions. Experience driving golf carts/club cars a plus. May include lifting or carrying from time-to-time.

Description: Assist throughout the year with event tasks and responsibilities, including administrative work and event logistics/coordination. Volunteers may also work the day of events, helping with set up, staffing check-in booth, cleaning up, etc. Willing to help with all general administrative tasks to produce a successful, well-run, well-attended event.

Special Skills: Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, able to follow directions/instructions for event processes. Also, let us know if you are have experience with crafts, education, videography, photography, or all things AV/technology.

Description: Assist with member relations, with tasks such as general administrative work in the office or on-site, changing out temporary signage/posters/fliers with marketing membership announcements, greeting members on-site, helping hand out giveaways for members at various times, usually at the Welcome Pavilion/Café/Garden Shop, and fielding member issues and/or questions.

Special Skills: Detail-oriented, organized, friendly/personable, good communicator, quick learner.

Are you a certified group fitness professional who is passionate about exercise and giving back to your community? Then we would love to hear from you! The Women’s Home is looking for volunteer instructors to lead small group exercise classes as part of a residential substance abuse treatment program for women. Different styles of exercise programs are encouraged i.e. zumba, yoga, low impact aerobics, tai chi etc. Commitment is 1-2 hours per week with flexible scheduling.

Qualifications:                 

- Certification in fitness instruction (yoga, Zumba, tai chi, etc.)

- Ability to adjust the activity to the physical ability of the group.

- High level of empathy and ability to motivate people in a supportive way

Each year, more than 1,000 people contribute to the cultural vibrancy of this great city by donating their time to the MFAH. Men and women of different backgrounds, from high school students to retirees, help the Museum to meet its goal of bringing art into the lives of people throughout Houston’s communities. At the MFAH, volunteer opportunities encompass a broad range of abilities and interests. Options include leading tours of the Museum galleries, helping in the gift shop, assisting with clerical duties, greeting guests, and facilitating children’s art projects.

To become an MFAH volunteer, first complete and submit an online application. Next, you will be invited to attend an orientation session. This important step is required for all prospective volunteers so that you can learn about the available opportunities, tour volunteer areas of the Museum, and meet the Volunteer Services Department staff. 

Hermann Park Conservancy's new McGovern Centennial Gardens is now open! The Gardens delight visitors with traditional features like a rose garden, and new areas to explore such as an interactive family garden, an arid garden, a 30-foot garden mount, and a sculpture promenade featuring public art donated by countries around the world. The new gardens will receive many visitors! Assist park staff in making sure their visit is enjoyable for all as well helping to maintain Hermann Park to a high standard.

Rose Volunteers: volunteers that wish to work in the rose garden will receive training on how to deadhead and prune roses. Deadheading roses is an "evergreen" task- one that always needs attention. Once you receive training, you will be able to come in during garden hours from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

*It's okay if you need to leave early, and you don't need to attend every week.

To begin the volunteer process, please complete an application found on our website at http://www.hermannpark.org/volunteering-opportunities and attend one of our volunteer orientations. We will discuss information about Hermann Park Conservancy and volunteer positions in detail.

For more details about attending a volunteer orientation contact the volunteer department at volunteer@hermannpark.org 

For pictures: http://www.hermannpark.org/centennial-year/mcgovern-centennial-gardens-cherie-flores-garden-pavilion/

Are you looking to gain experience in leadership, management, event planning, or hospitality?  Let us help further develop your leadership skills by volunteering as a Special Events Volunteer Leader at Hermann Park Conservancy!  Come see how our events work, behind the scenes, while adding to your resume!

As a Special Events Volunteer Leader you will receive dedicated training to manage and direct other volunteers the duration of our events.  You will play a vital role in helping manage who is where and what they are doing!    

Join us Sunday, September 30th, 2018 from 1-5pm for a FREE lunch and training focused on developing leaders for our Park to Port Bike Ride event coming up October 6, 2018.

REGISTER HERE

Events Include:

Hermann Park Conservancy Mission Statement

Hermann Park Conservancy (HPC) is a non-profit citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park- today and for generations to come.

If you want to help give back to Hermann Park, but prefer to volunteer indoors- this opportunity is for you!

Hermann Park Conservancy is in need of an on-going phone operator during one or all of the following shifts:

Tuesday:              9am-12pm

Friday:                  9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm

Training will be provided so that you can help answer questions from park visitors as they call the Conservancy.

If you are interested in signing up, please reach out to schedule an orientation.

Hermann Park Conservancy Mission Statement

Hermann Park Conservancy (HPC) is a non-profit citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park- today and for generations to come.

Do you have a passion for crochet or knitting? Come share the joy of the fiber arts with women in recovery at The Women's Home. We are seeking a volunteer teacher to lead a crochet/knit class on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.

To apply, email jjackson@thewomenshome.org.

Are you looking for an opportunity to combine your talents as a hair stylist with your love of volunteering? The Women's Home is looking for licensed hair stylists to give basic haircuts to our clients. TWH serves adult women who are formerly homeless and are working hard on their journey to recover from substance use disorder. We would love to recruit kind-hearted volunteers like YOU who want to help boost our client’s confidence and self-esteem by providing them with this basic, essential beauty service.

Volunteer must have a current and valid cosmetology license and pass a background check.

The Girls Empowerment Network is seeking volunteers to co-facilitate weekly programs with girls starting August 2019.

The mission of the Girls Empowerment Network (GEN) is to ignite the power in girls by teaching them the skills to thrive and believe in their ability to be unstoppable. GEN equips girls in grades 3-12 with the skills they need to navigate girlhood; helps girls foster healthy, supportive bonds with one another; and surrounds girls with relatable role models who provide support, inspiration, and guidance.

Volunteering with Girls Empowerment Network Weekly Programs.

Once a week, volunteers will facilitate interactive sessions which incorporate a research-based curriculum designed exclusively for GEN. With support from the GEN Program Manager and volunteers, GEN equips girls in grades 3-12 with the skills they need to navigate girlhood. 

Volunteer Description

As a GEN volunteer, you will attend weekly sessions at a local school and act as a co-facilitator alongside the GEN Program Manager, all while forming encouraging and caring relationships with the girls in the program. Volunteers lead ice breakers, activities, facilitate discussions, and provide assistance to the GEN Program Manager on-site.

As a volunteer you can choose to volunteer in either of the following ways:

Volunteer Training

Our next upcoming training is scheduled for July 27, 2019 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Important note: you will be assigned to a specific school and will be required to commit to the same time and day every week for the entirety of the semester. Consistency is key for the girls we serve and we want to ensure that volunteers are able to commit to our programs and the girls they work with.

To apply to be a GEN volunteer, visit: https://www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org/get-involved/supporters/volunteer/

Questions about this volunteer opportunity? Email brittany@girlsempowermentnetwork.org

The single largest need for volunteers. 

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

Male Volunteer Only

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month. 

CrossWalk Center clients need transportation to and from work. We currently run two halfway houses in Houston's third ward and all 25 of our residents are employed. We have partnerships with local businesses that employ a majority of our residents. We need help getting groups of 5 or 6 men to and from their job sites Monday through Friday. Our house manager doesn't have the capacity to drive around town and serve our men well. We are looking for volunteers to help with daily pick-up and drop-off. Our residents work shift work and they usually need to be on the job site by seven and get off around five. Volunteers must be able to pass a background check and have a clean driving record.