Needs From: Volunteer Houston

At Friends For Life, every animal matters. Founded in 2002, Friends For Life introduced the first no-kill shelter model to Houston – saving animals regardless of their breed, age or condition.

Houston-grown, we’re here to help our neighbors care for the pets they love.

We’re not finished until every animal has a safe home. Until then, we’ll be innovating, improving and tracking results to find the most effective ways to save lives. 

Currently, Down N Dirty shifts are offered from 9AM-Noon every day.

PetSmart Volunteer – We have some of our cats that show at the PetSmart cattery on South Shepherd and always need more volunteers who are interested in helping socialize the cats, clean the cages, feed the cats, and answer questions from the public.

PLEASE NOTE, ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED YOUR INTEREST YOU WILL NEED TO WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY A MEMBER OF OUR VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT WHO WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE TRAINING NEEDED. VOLUNTEERS CANNOT SHOW UP AT THE SHELTER TO VOLUNTEER UNTIL THEY ARE REGISTERED ON OUR SYSTEM.

This need is ongoing. Please disregard the "runs until" date attached to this need.

At Friends For Life, every animal matters. Founded in 2002, Friends For Life introduced the first no-kill shelter model to Houston – saving animals regardless of their breed, age or condition.

Houston-grown, we’re here to help our neighbors care for the pets they love.

We’re not finished until every animal has a safe home. Until then, we’ll be innovating, improving and tracking results to find the most effective ways to save lives. 

As a cat enrichment volunteer, you will provide various enrichment needs to our cats (think kitty kongs and bubbles!). Enrichment volunteers are essential to helping improve the daily lives of our cats at the shelter. Our Behavior volunteer program is a five step program, and you'll start out as a BV1 volunteer (behavior volunteer - level 1) focused on enrichment. Our behavior program is truly one-of-a-kind. You'll learn such much, like how animals communicate, different types of enrichment, how to read body language, learning theory, and so much more. 

Sign up today to help our cats get the socialization and enrichment that they deserve! PLEASE NOTE, ONCE YOU HAVE REGISTERED YOUR INTEREST YOU WILL NEED TO WAIT TO BE CONTACTED BY A MEMBER OF OUR VOLUNTEER DEPARTMENT WHO WILL TAKE YOU THROUGH THE TRAINING NEEDED. VOLUNTEERS CANNOT SHOW UP AT THE SHELTER TO VOLUNTEER UNTIL THEY ARE REGISTERED ON OUR SYSTEM.

This need is ongoing. Please disregard the "runs until" date attached to this need.

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.

When a home fire strikes the Disaster Action Team is the very first Red Cross team on the scene. They bring comfort, resources, and hope when people need it most. Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. Primary responses include single family and multifamily fires.  

As a DAT volunteer you will:

Key Responsibilities

Complete a volunteer application today: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&h=172&p=2087530

For more information contact:

Gaby Salcedo

Volunteer Services | Sr. Recruitment Specialist

American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region

832-405-6770 | gabriela.salcedo@redcross.org

When a home fire strikes the Disaster Action Team is the very first Red Cross team on the scene. They bring comfort, resources, and hope when people need it most. Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. Primary responses include single family and multifamily fires.  

As a DAT volunteer you will:

Key Responsibilities

Complete a volunteer application today: https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&h=172&p=2087530

For more information contact:

Gaby Salcedo

Volunteer Services | Sr. Recruitment Specialist

American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast Region

832-405-6770 | gabriela.salcedo@redcross.org

Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. Primary responses include single family and multi family fires.

Key Responsibilities

A Disaster Assessment Service Associate conducts field collection of damage assessment information and conducts damage assessment review and interpretation for Individual Assistance Providers (IAPs). This includes the collection and recording of impact and damage data and supporting Recovery Services with data interpretation.

Volunteers in this role are required to be fully vaccinated.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: 

Regional responses: Shift work determined by the scale of the relief operation; a minimum requirement of 8-12 hours per day during the disaster relief operation for multiple, consecutive days.

Beyond Regional responses: 12-14 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation.

If you are interested and want to start right away start your application at:  http://www.redcross.org/volunteer and upon completion please call me or email me so that we may begin your Red Cross Journey today! 

Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. Primary responses include single family and multi family fires.

Key Responsibilities

Want to save a life?  View this video for a glimpse of this High Priority Position:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DFrWvAprx-Q

If you are interested and want to start right away start your application at:  http://www.redcross.org/volunteer and upon completion please call me or email me so that we may begin your Red Cross Journey today! 

All my best,

Sylvia Burle

361-500-5027 or sylvia.burle@redcross.org

Summer Camp

Domestic Truth Foundation (501c)(3)

Hybrid | Houston Preferred

Selective Leadership Fellowship | Academic Credit Eligible

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About Domestic Truth Foundation

Domestic Truth Foundation is a mission-driven nonprofit advancing crisis intervention, survivor support, advocacy reform, and long-term systemic change for those impacted by domestic violence. As we scale programming and expand community reach, building sophisticated, sustainable funding systems is a top organizational priority.

We are seeking a high-capacity Strategic Philanthropy Fellow to help architect the future of our development infrastructure.

This is a competitive, leadership-track opportunity.

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Fellowship Overview

The Strategic Philanthropy Fellow will work directly with executive leadership to design and strengthen long-term revenue strategy, donor systems, corporate partnerships, and grant positioning.

This role is designed for candidates who think in terms of strategy, structure, and scale — not short-term fundraising tactics.

The selected Fellow will help build the foundation for financial sustainability and growth.

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Core Responsibilities

Revenue Strategy Development
• Assist in building a structured, multi-stream revenue model
• Support annual fundraising projections and goal-setting
• Research diversified funding opportunities (corporate, foundation, major donor, recurring giving)
• Assist in developing scalable donor pipelines

High-Level Grant Positioning
• Conduct targeted grant research aligned with reform and program priorities
• Build structured grant tracking systems
• Assist in organizing supporting documentation and outcome narratives
• Contribute to competitive positioning strategy

Major Donor & Corporate Engagement
• Assist in developing corporate sponsorship frameworks
• Help structure major donor engagement plans
• Support creation of professional donor-facing materials
• Track cultivation timelines and stewardship touchpoints

Campaign Architecture
• Help design high-impact fundraising campaigns
• Support integration of digital fundraising strategies
• Assist with impact reporting and performance analysis

Infrastructure & Systems
• Build development SOPs and documentation
• Help implement organized donor database systems
• Identify gaps in fundraising processes and recommend improvements

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Ideal Candidate

We are seeking individuals who demonstrate:

• Strategic thinking and long-term vision
• Exceptional written communication ability
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Professional maturity and discretion
• Comfort with structure, data, and performance tracking
• Initiative and executive-level accountability

Preferred Academic Backgrounds:

• Public Administration
• Nonprofit Management
• Public Policy
• Business or Finance
• Communications
• Pre-Law or Law-Track Students
• Macro Social Work

Prior fundraising or grant experience preferred but not required. Intellectual rigor and work ethic matter more.

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Commitment

• 15–20 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• One-year commitment strongly preferred

We are seeking candidates interested in building something long-term, not short-term resume padding.

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Leadership Advancement Pathway

This fellowship is designed as a direct pipeline into future compensated leadership roles.

Fellows who complete a minimum of one year and demonstrate exceptional strategic contribution will receive priority consideration for future paid Development Director or senior operational roles as funding expands.

As Domestic Truth Foundation grows, this position has the potential to evolve into a compensated executive-level development position.

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What You Will Gain

• Direct mentorship from executive leadership
• Real experience designing nonprofit revenue infrastructure
• Competitive grant positioning exposure
• Corporate partnership strategy experience
• Executive-level portfolio work
• High-impact leadership designation

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Confidentiality Requirement

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, selected Fellows must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete privacy training

Domestic Truth Foundation (501c)(3)

Remote | Houston Preferred

Selective Leadership Fellowship | Academic Credit Eligible

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About Domestic Truth Foundation

Domestic Truth Foundation is a Houston-based nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence through crisis intervention, case management, healing programs, advocacy initiatives, and systemic reform efforts. As we expand programming and pursue larger funding opportunities, strong grant positioning is critical to long-term sustainability.

We are seeking a highly skilled, disciplined, and strategic Grant Writing Fellow to help build and strengthen our institutional funding capacity.

This is a selective, writing-intensive leadership role.

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Fellowship Overview

The Grant Writing Fellow will work directly with executive leadership to research, draft, and organize competitive grant proposals aligned with survivor services, mental health programming, advocacy reform, and community initiatives.

This role requires exceptional writing ability, analytical thinking, deadline management, and the ability to translate complex social impact work into structured, measurable funding narratives.

This is not an entry-level support position. The selected Fellow will contribute to high-stakes funding opportunities that directly impact program expansion.

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Core Responsibilities

Grant Research
• Identify aligned federal, state, foundation, and corporate grant opportunities
• Analyze eligibility requirements and strategic fit
• Maintain organized grant tracking systems

Proposal Development
• Draft compelling needs statements and organizational overviews
• Translate program goals into measurable objectives and outcomes
• Edit and refine grant narratives for clarity and competitiveness
• Organize supporting documentation and attachments

Strategic Positioning
• Align language with funder priorities
• Contribute to long-term grant pipeline planning
• Support outcome measurement framework development

Infrastructure Development
• Build reusable grant templates
• Develop structured language libraries
• Assist in creating organized internal grant systems

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Ideal Candidate

We are seeking candidates who demonstrate:

• Exceptional writing and editing skills
• Strong research and analytical ability
• Precision, attention to detail, and deadline discipline
• Ability to synthesize data into persuasive narrative
• Professional maturity and discretion
• Capacity to work independently with accountability

Preferred Academic Backgrounds:

• Public Administration
• Public Policy
• Nonprofit Management
• English or Professional Writing
• Social Work (macro focus)
• Psychology (research-focused)
• Pre-Law or Law-track

Prior grant writing experience preferred but strong writing ability is required.

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Commitment

• 10–20 hours per week
• Minimum 6-month commitment required
• One-year commitment strongly preferred

We are seeking candidates interested in building long-term grant infrastructure, not short-term resume experience.

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Leadership Advancement Pathway

This fellowship is structured as a pipeline into future compensated development roles. Fellows who complete a minimum of one year and demonstrate exceptional performance will receive priority consideration for future paid grant or development leadership positions as funding expands.

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What You Will Gain

• Real-world institutional funding experience
• Exposure to high-level nonprofit strategy
• Portfolio-quality writing samples
• Executive mentorship
• Letter of recommendation upon successful completion
• Direct impact on organizational sustainability

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Application Requirements (Selective Process)

To be considered, applicants must submit:

• Resume
• One professional or academic writing sample (3–5 pages preferred)
• A brief statement of interest (300–500 words) explaining why they are interested in grant writing within the nonprofit sector

Shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a brief grant narrative exercise to assess structured writing ability.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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Confidentiality Requirement

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, selected Fellows must sign a confidentiality agreement and complete privacy training

Interested in learning about volunteer administration?  Love volunteering?  Love events?  We are in need of a few assistants to help support and grow the Memorial Hermann Cypress Volunteer Services Team.  We are expanding in the hospital and have new programs in need of attention and enthusiasm. Volunteers enjoy a complimentary meal for volunteering, free parking, and free vaccinations. Please apply to the online application form on our website at  Location Details

Founded in March 2017, the Volunteer Services department of Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital works collaboratively with our staff to provide extraordinary experiences for our patients and families.

Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital Volunteers are an integral part of the team and receive recognition for their service. Volunteers enjoy a complimentary meal for volunteering, free parking and free immunizations. Volunteering is as rewarding to the volunteer as it is beneficial to the patients, families, visitors, and staff. Connecting your compassion with our patients' needs can positively impact their health care experience while positively impacting you as well.  The Adult Volunteer Program is our year-round program for adults over the age of 18. This program is best suited for long-term volunteers who want to serve the hospital and its patients.  Volunteers enjoy a complimentary meal for volunteering, free parking and free immunizations. 

Please be advised:
We do not offer the following opportunities in the Adult program: Summer only or short term positions, Shadowing, Seasonal, Internships, Clinical hours

At Memorial Hermann Cypress Hospital, our unique volunteer program offers you the opportunity to explore new directions, develop skills, make friends, and have fun! Students, professionals, retirees - everyone finds satisfaction in helping others.  We are currently seeking service minded adults to transport our patients, staff, and visitors to and from the hospital parking lots.  This position is very social and supportive.  Drivers often put passengers at ease as they attend an appointment or visit a patient.  We ask that volunteers commit to one shift per week, Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 11:45 am or 11:45 am to 4 pm. Applicants must complete an application and interview, as well as a background and driving record check, orientation and 30-minute training session.  Volunteers enjoy a complimentary meal for volunteering, free parking, and free vaccinations. Please apply to our online application form on our website at  Location Details.

Volunteer needs for the following heavy projects:

Location for the volunteer need:

1410 Lee St., Houston, TX 77009

Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) Testing Support:

Supporting our Adult Learners

Please contact Mr. Damon Cooper to provide contact information for the student in need.  If the need is in person or virtual, Mr. Cooper will let you know. 

Location of the tutoring assistance is:

1906 Cochran St., Houston, TX. 77009

Supporting Our Seniors

The volunteer opportunity is available weekly, Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m.to 12:00 p.m. 

At Wesley Community Center

Address: 1410 Lee St., Houston, TX. 77009

Volunteers are needed to help with the following:

Volunteer Career Coaches aim to help individuals secure long-term employment, advance their careers, or transition professionally.

Coaches will assist with:

Time: Coaches are asked to commit to regular volunteer service for this opportunity.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate enjoys coaching, motivating and supporting others in search of employment. Experience in recruiting, not-for-profit, social work, management or motivational speaking is helpful for this position. In conjunction with our mission, coaches are passionate about serving others and are willing to offer spiritual guidance with a Christian perspective.

Next Steps: This position requires a pre-screening through both the Volunteer and Programs Departments, a successful background check and completion of an online, 2-hour training course. Additionally, prospective volunteer coaches will have live training/shadowing sessions with a WorkFaith Career Coach

Are you someone who enjoys lifting others up through words of encouragement? This opportunity is for volunteers who want to support WorkFaith clients by sharing positive, motivating messages during their class week.

What you’ll do:

Write encouraging notes for clients

Share uplifting, faith-aligned messages, prayer, and scripture that build confidence and motivation

Time Commitment: 

1 Hour

When:

The 1st Tuesday of the month

Location:

4555 Dacoma St. Houston, TX

Virtual: Please state in the notes that you will be doing this opportunity virtually. 

Why it matters:
Your words can help clients feel supported and encouraged as they take important steps toward their next career opportunity

If you would like to participate in this opportunity, please sign up here: WorkFaith Volunteer

General Day Center volunteers enjoy socializing with our members with dementia and help us lead activities. They may also help with special events or other specific projects happening in the center. Training on communication and activities will be provided.

We need outgoing volunteers to work at the Day Center Front Desk one or two days a week. Their primary job is to greet families as they pick up their loved ones and walk Day Center members in and out of the Day Center. Training will be provided.

Be the first smiling face as homeless clients come into our Day Center!  We are seeking compassionate and dedicated volunteers to support our homeless clients by coordinating and managing shower schedules, assisting with laundry services, assisting with client check-in, helping to schedule or connect clients with needed services, and/or supporting meal service set-up and clean-up (no food preparation required). All volunteers are expected to interact with guests, offering dignity, fellowship, and a welcoming presence to individuals experiencing homelessness. 

Join us in our mission to bring hope to the homeless and hungry by joining our team. 

Help us support our neighbors in CFISD by serving in our Community Food Pantry! Volunteers play a hands-on role in ensuring families receive nutritious food by stocking, sorting, and distributing food in a welcoming and respectful environment.  We are seeking individuals who can commit to a regular schedule. No prior experience is necessary—just a heart to serve.   Bi-lingual Spanish and Vietnamese are especially encouraged to volunteer.

Opportunities are available on Mondays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., as well as the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month during the same hours. 

Join us in our mission to bring hope to the homeless and hungry by joining our team. 

Food Pick-Up Drivers play a vital role in ensuring families receive nutritious food by picking up food from local retailers one morning per week, typically on a Monday or Thursday, and delivering it between 9:00 - 9:30 to our community food pantry.  Pick-up locations are in Cy-Fair.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who wants to regularly give back to their community but may have limited time to volunteer, with a total commitment of approximately 1½ hours per week.

Join us in our mission to bring hope to the homeless and hungry by joining our team. 

We are a foster based Houston area shelter rescue and in dire need of foster homes. We have many puppies and dogs, kittens and cats on a waiting list to get out of the shelter. We do not have a shelter and depend on individuals to provide a foster home to help us save them from the shelter. Once we have a committed foster home, we can save a puppy/dog or kitten/cat from the shelter. To foster you will need to care for the pet in your home and bring to adoptions on some weekends at one of our adoption locations until adopted.

Proofread, review, and edit the first draft of student job applications.

As an Application Advisor, you play a crucial role in helping our students submit outstanding job applications. Using the Application Feedback Form and the guidelines provided, you will review, proofread, and offer detailed suggestions to ensure each application meets the highest standards of professionalism. Volunteers will receive 1-3 applications per session to review, helping clients craft "pristine" applications that set them up for success in their job search.

This volunteer opportunity occurs three times a month, aligning with each JSA class cycle, and is conducted entirely electronically. Applications are sent out on Wednesdays, and reviewed submissions must be emailed back by 8:00 AM the following Wednesday. This one-week turnaround is vital as student training programs operate on a tight schedule. By contributing your time and expertise, you’ll directly impact the confidence and success of our clients as they take their next steps toward meaningful employment.

Click Here for a brief training overview of this opportunity!

If you would like to participate in this opportunity. Please sign up here: WorkFaith Volunteer

Share your knowledge and creativity to help families heal, reduce stress and anxiety, increase self-esteem, and promote emotional resilience. We are looking for individuals that can help participants with different art activities, from drawing and painting to pottery. We are looking at hosting mutiple classes with different age groups ranging from 5-12, 13-17, and adults. For more information feel free to contact us!

Be a part of our impactful community outreach as we promote Black Men's Wellness Day! Please help us spread awareness and engage others in prioritizing health and wellness. Your voice matters- let's make a difference together!

Help newly arrived refugees in Houston gain the skills they need to get around the city independently. 

As a Bus Buddy, you’ll ride alongside refugee students as they travel to important destinations like English classes, job training programs, or healthcare appointments. You’ll teach them how to: 

Read and understand METRO bus maps and schedules 

Use the Transit app to plan and track their route 

Purchase and use bus passes with ease 

For many refugees, learning how to use public transportation is a vital step toward rebuilding their lives. Your support can open the door to opportunities, connections, and independence. 

No experience needed—just a friendly attitude and a love for helping others. 
We’ll provide training and support to get you started. 

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here. 

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering

Need: Any day, Sunday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here.

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering

Need: Any day, Monday - Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here.

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering.

Need: Any day, Monday - Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors! 

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering.

Need: Any day, Sunday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program please click here

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering

Need: Any day, Sunday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors. 

For additional information about our volunteer program please click here.

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering.

Need: Any day, Monday - Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors

For additional information about our volunteer program please click here

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering

Need: Any day, Monday - Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program please click here.

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering.

Need: Any day, Sunday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program please click here.

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering

Need: Any day, Monday - Saturday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program please click here.

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering.

Need: Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays from 10 a.m. 3 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors. 

For additional information about our volunteer program please click here

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering.

Need: Any day, Sunday - Thursday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

We have locations throughout the Houston Metro Area. For additional information about our volunteer program, please visit our website: http://www.giveblood.org/commit-for-life/as-a-volunteer/

Orientation is mandatory before beginning to volunteer

Healthy people must regularly donate to minimize disruptions to the blood supply and to ensure blood is available for patients. Since it is the blood already on the shelves that saves lives, maintaining a sufficient blood supply is essential to ensure patients in need to receive treatment. If you are feeling healthy, and well we strongly encourage you to schedule and keep blood donations regularly to help patients in our local hospitals

To schedule your appointment, click here!

Love to drive and navigate your way through the Greater Houston Area? Then become a volunteer driver for Gulf Coast Regional Blood Center!

In this role, you will retrieve, transport, and deliver blood samples from area crossmatch facilities to our headquarters located behind NRG Stadium, using a company vehicle. All volunteer drivers will go through a volunteer orientation, background check, drug screen, road test and complete defensive driving training provided by The Blood Center to ensure the safety of the volunteers as well as the products. Volunteer drivers are asked to commit to 2-4 driving shifts per months with a four hour per shift minimum. Volunteer drivers will receive materials about the program and its policies, essential contact information, a T-shirt, and a personalized volunteer badge. Their shift will begin at the Hospital Services department, where they will sign in and receive their vehicle and route assignments.

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here

Are you a recipient of a blood donation, or have a friend or family member that has received blood? Join our speakers bureau! Share your story through public speaking engagements to raise awareness and encourage others to Commit for Life.

Orientation and additional training are mandatory.

Specific duties and requirements may include: 

For additional information about our volunteer program, please click here.

This three-day camp is designed for young girls ages 12-15. Through fun-filled activities we provide a positive atmosphere for recreation and self-expression. Our challenge course activities emphasize self-respect, self-worth, teamwork, and trust in a safe environment. Activities include: arts and crafts, fishing, archery, kayaking, swimming, relationship building, talent shows, and special games and events that include a dance and/or talent shows. On the last day, each girl leaves TRAC with all camp adventures documented in a souvenir photo album along with notes of love and encouragement.  Volunteer photographers capture images and decorate keepsakes for every girl, which for many, may be their only childhood memories captured and in their possession. Positions Available:

1. Camp counselors called “cousins” become each camper’s biggest cheerleader, encourager, buddy, confidant, champion, and friend.

2. Activities team

3. Photographer

4. Scrapbook team

5. Therapist (must be licensed)

6. Nurse

7. Challenge Course Facilitator

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 Green Team Leads 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. 

Check-in volunteer participants (participants will register on volunteerhouston.org where they will agree to a liability waiver). Provide Park history overview and safety/procedure briefing to participants.

Do you enjoy helping others hone in on their strengths? Do you have experience interviewing job candidates? Are you a mentor or aspire to be one? Do you want to make an impact in someone's life during a critical moment in time? Are you looking for flexible, virtual interaction with people?

Come join us at our Star of Hope office site! Help job seekers refine their interview skills by asking real-world questions and offering constructive feedback. Your guidance will boost their confidence, improve communication, and prepare them for job opportunities.

Time commitment: Twice a month on Thursdays, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

What: As a Mock Interviewer, you will assist our clients currently enrolled in our Job Search Accelerator (JSA) class.  Volunteers help clients practice their job interviewing skills by asking difficult interview questions and providing feedback after each question. Serving in this capacity, you will instill hope and confidence for those navigating a job search.

When: This is an in-person volunteer opportunity that takes place once a month from 12:30PM-2:00PM. Volunteers meet at 2575 Reed Rd. Houston, TX as a group and then meet with 1-3 clients in a designated office at our location.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Why volunteer?

Sign up today to make an impact!

Do you enjoy helping others hone in on their strengths? Do you have experience interviewing job candidates? Are you a mentor or aspire to be one? Do you want to make an impact in someone's life during a critical moment in time? Are you looking for flexible, virtual interaction with people?

Come join us on Zoom! Help job seekers refine their interview skills by asking real-world questions and offering constructive feedback. Your guidance will boost their confidence, improve communication, and prepare them for job opportunities.

Time commitment: 3x a month on Thursdays, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

What: As a Mock Interviewer, you will assist our clients currently enrolled in our Job Search Accelerator (JSA) class.  Volunteers help clients practice their job interviewing skills by asking difficult interview questions and providing feedback after each question. Serving in this capacity, you will instill hope and confidence for those navigating a job search.

When: This is a virtual volunteer opportunity that takes place 3x a month from 12:30PM-2:00PM. Volunteers meet on Zoom as a group and then meet with 1-3 clients in a breakout room.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Why volunteer?

Sign up today to make an impact!

Duty Officers are the backbone of our disaster response serving as the dispatchers for the American Red Cross Disaster Action Teams. They are the steady support and command presence that guides and backs up our response teams. Virtual Training is easily accessible and provided by the American Red Cross. We respond to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every year. Join us to make a difference today!

Key Responsibilities:

Required:

To move forward, we just need you to complete the official American Red Cross volunteer application. This step allows us to set up your profile, explore roles that match your interests, and get you connected with our teams. Please complete your application here: 

https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=lead&h=172&p=2087530

For more information contact 

Gaby Salcedo

Sr. Volunteer Recruitment Specialist

gabriela.salcedo@redcross.org

832-405-6770

We are hosting Will Clinics to assist members of our community with their estate panning needs and we need dedicated volunteers to help make these clinics a success. We are in need of volunteer witnesses and notaries for our Will Clinics held every month.

Volunteer Roles Needed:

Notaries

Witnesses

These clinics are scheduled once a month at 601 Sawyer, Houston, Texas, 77007, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

For additional questions, please contact Sissel Carlsen via email at sissel.carlsen@houstontx.gov 

This Holiday Season make a difference in a teen's life by SHAREing your heart & home with a high school exchange student! Volunteers, with or without children at home, are needed to host teenage boys and girls from Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mongolia, Japan, and several other countries. Families can review student applications and choose the boy or girl that matches their family. SHARE! students speak English, come medically insured, and have their own spending money for personal expenses. They attend the host family’s local high school for a school year or semester.

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

Volunteers needed to plan and coordinate activities for: Easter, Back to School Drive/ Giveaway, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Volunteers are expected to create and disseminate flyers, post event,  make phone calls/inform participants, purchase and/or order chairs/tables/food and other supplies, organize games and activities, sign-in participants, organize work crew to set up/take down.

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. Volunteers ages 13-15 can participate when accompanied by an adult. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to help distribute food to clients. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to help distribute food to clients. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required.

YOU MUST REGISTER WITH HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

Volunteers age 16 and up are needed to sort and prep food for distribution. No special skills required--just a willingness to help feed your neighbors in need. Pre-registration is required. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH THE HIM PANTRY AT THE FOLLOWING LINK:  https://himfoodpantry.galaxydigital.com

WHAM is focused on helping those in crisis return to self-sustainability.  Our pantry distributes nutritious food Tuesday - Friday.  On Fridays from 7:30am - 12:00pm we host a Drive through Food distribution serving 150 families or more.  Volunteers would assist with any of the following: client intake, direct traffic, load fresh produce and dry goods into trunks of cars, bag fresh produce and other items, and light clean up.

If you want to schedule a group, please email patrice.stpe@whamministries.org. We will create your landing page for your volunteers to register. 

To create your individual WHAM volunteer account, click here

We teach 90-minute classes on a weekly basis at multiple locations. Classroom volunteers are needed to help teach, take attendance, run slides, distribute handouts, and more.

Work one-on-one with our clients to find the perfect interview suit as well as the confidence boost they need to succeed in their interviews. Come to volunteer orientation to learn more.

We need your help to keep great books accessible to communities 24/7. Visit Little Free Libraries in your community to distribute books! 

We can suggest where to look for free or inexpensive books, or if you already have some, you can share those too. You can find book-sharing boxes near you using our world map or free mobile app. Volunteers over 18 anywhere in the U.S. where there are Little Free Libraries can register for this opportunity. 

Register on our website to get started. If it's your first time signing up with Team LFL, you will be prompted to create an account in our volunteer hub. Once you sign up, you will get access to tips & resources that you review independently online. Our Little Free Library staff can answer your questions by email. You can share books whenever it works for you.  

This is a great opportunity for solo volunteers looking for something flexible to fit their schedule, or for parents looking for a volunteer activity they can do with kids. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries full of books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time required: You set your own schedule. It could be a one-time project or a regular book distribution schedule.

How we can support you: We'll help you start with some online training, and we will suggest sources for books.

Perks: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your first impact here in the Team LFL hub.

Qualifications:

Questions: You can contact the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions. 

Communities are hungry for books! Help Little Free Library fulfill its mission of book access for everyone by coordinating a local book drive. You can lead a book drive and distributed the collected books to local Little Free Libraries. Little Free Library staff can answer your questions along the way. 

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity. You can coordinate your book drive during the times that work best for you and your community. 

How to get started: Register on our website to sign up. After you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. 

Purpose: By keeping Little Free Libraries filled with books, you are helping to build community, inspire readers, and expand book access. 

Responsibilities:

Time Required: A typical book drive lasts about two weeks to one month, plus time beforehand to plan and promote the drive. 

Training & Resources Available: We will help you get to know our organization and share our tips for planning a successful book drive. 

Qualifications:

Benefits: Experience the satisfaction of getting more books into the hands of readers while connecting with your community. Volunteers in the US will get a free Little Free Library t-shirt after you record your impact in the Team LFL online hub. 

Supervision & Support: You can connect with the Community Engagement Manager to ask questions.

Title:Volunteer Mentor

Reports to: Saturday Programs Director

Time Commitment: ~2.5 hours per week on select Saturdays

Schedule:September - May

Long-term Commitment:3-year cycle (Sophomore through Senior year)

Our Mission

Minds Matter Houston transforms the lives of highly motivated high school students from low-income communities. We bridge the opportunity gap by providing the resources, mentorship, and support necessary for students to thrive in college and beyond. Our students have the ambition; we provide the roadmap.

The Role: Your Journey as a Mentor

As a Mentor, you are more than a tutor; you are a champion for a student’s potential. You will be paired with a bright, motivated student starting in their sophomore year, walking alongside them until they walk across the stage at high school graduation.

Key Responsibilities:

Keegan Kitchen volunteers assist with meal prep and packaging of hot meals for daily distribution to community locations where children gather after school.

The Protein Pack Room is one of only 10 in food banks across the United States. This unique and highly essential volunteer opportunity greatly impacts our ability to distribute nutritious foods to our partners, ensuring our neighbors receive the protein they need.

Volunteer Sewing Instructor

Bring the beat and inspire creativity! Creative Dreams Outreach Center is looking for a volunteer drum teacher to teach basic techniques and rhythms while mentoring youth. Your time and talent can help students express themselves and thrive.

Bring the energy and joy of Zumba to our youth! Creative Dreams Outreach Center needs a volunteer Zumba instructor to lead engaging sessions that promote fitness and fun. If you’re passionate about dance and wellness, we’d love to have you on our team.

Do you love to dance and teach others? We’re seeking a volunteer dance instructor to lead fun, energetic classes for teens in our after-school program. Help students build confidence, stay active, and express themselves through movement.

elp young musicians unlock their talent! We need a volunteer piano teacher to provide instruction and encouragement to students in our after-school program. If you have a passion for music and a heart for mentoring, join us in making a lasting impact.

Share your love for music and inspire at-risk youth! Creative Dreams Outreach Center seeks a volunteer guitar teacher to lead weekly lessons and mentor students in a supportive, creative environment. Your guidance will help students build confidence, develop skills, and discover their potential through music.

Women Connection Inc (A Better Way Independent Living Home) is seeking compassionate volunteers to support our Independent Living Housing

We are looking for individuals who can spend time with our senior clients by leading small group sessions or simple activities that bring joy, connection, and engagement.

Activities can include:

• Arts & crafts

• Reading or storytelling/Bible Study

• Light exercise/stretching

• Music, games, or guided conversations

• Cooking or nutrition talks

• Any talent or hobby you’d love to share

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!

Join the Refugee Youth Mentoring (RYM) Program at Church World Service – Houston and make a lasting impact in the lives of refugee and immigrant youth!

Through this six-month mentoring program, volunteer mentors are matched with youth (ages 15–24) who are working toward academic, career, and life goals as they adjust to life in Houston.

As a mentor, you’ll meet with your assigned youth once a month (in-person or virtual) and participate in group mentoring sessions and community activities that build confidence, connection, and leadership.

What You’ll Do:

Meet with youth 1x/month for six months.

Support educational and career goals through mentoring.

Participate in monthly group mentoring and community activities.

Encourage cross-cultural learning and inclusion.

Ideal Volunteers:

Age 21 or older.

Passionate about supporting young people.

Culturally sensitive and open-minded.

Able to complete a background check and orientation (covered by CWS).

Benefits:

Build meaningful relationships with refugee and immigrant youth.

Gain mentoring, leadership, and cross-cultural communication experience.

Be part of a community working to empower youth to succeed in Houston.

A lot of stuff

Bring in and sort donations, help organize and keep the the store clean, hang clothes, test electronics, etc.

Sort donations, hang clothes, organize books, test electronics, help load purchases, etc.

Key Responsibilities: Monitor the financial health of the organization and review financial statements, budgets, and financial planning documents.

Budgeting & Reporting:

Oversee the development of the annual budget and ensure financial reports are accurate and timely.

Present regular financial reports to the board.

Compliance & Controls:

Ensure compliance with tax and financial reporting requirements.

Monitor internal controls and financial risk management practices.

Support Staff/Finance Team:

Work closely with the Finance Director/Manager, if applicable.

Support fundraising and grant management from a financial oversight perspective.

Key Responsibilities:  To lead the board’s efforts in securing financial resources to support the mission of the organization.

Fundraising Strategy:

Develop and oversee the organization’s fundraising strategy in collaboration with staff and the board.

Set fundraising goals and ensure the board is actively engaged in reaching them.

Donor Engagement:

Cultivate relationships with major donors, sponsors, and supporters.

Encourage and support board members in their fundraising and donor stewardship roles.

Campaign Leadership:
Lead or support capital campaigns, annual giving, grant efforts, and special fundraising events.

Work closely with development staff (if present) to align efforts.

Reporting & Monitoring:

Monitor fundraising performance and report progress to the board regularly.

Identify opportunities for growth and diversification of funding sources.

Key Responsibilities:To ensure the board operates effectively, ethically, and in alignment with the organization’s bylaws and best governance practices.

Board Recruitment & Orientation:

Lead the recruitment, nomination, and onboarding of new board members.

Ensure new members receive appropriate orientation and training.

Board Development:

Organize ongoing training and development opportunities for board members.

Facilitate regular evaluations of board performance (individually and collectively).

Policy & Compliance Oversight:

Review and recommend updates to bylaws, policies, and governance procedures.

Ensure adherence to board roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:
To lead the organization’s branding, public relations, and outreach strategies to enhance visibility and public support.

Strategic Oversight:

Develop and guide the organization’s marketing and communications strategy.

Align messaging with mission, values, and fundraising goals.

Brand Management:

Ensure consistent and effective use of brand elements across platforms.

Oversee the development of marketing materials and campaigns.

Media & Public Relations:

Act as a liaison with the media when needed or support staff in doing so.

Help promote events, campaigns, and organizational achievements.

Digital Engagement:

Support the organization’s online presence (social media, website, email newsletters).

Monitor public engagement metrics and suggest improvements.

Legal Oversight:

Advise the board and executive leadership on legal issues affecting the organization.

Review key contracts, agreements, and legal documents as needed.

Risk Management:

Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and legal protections are in place.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with nonprofit laws, employment law, tax law, and other regulations.

Monitor and support filings such as IRS Form 990, charitable registrations, etc.

Policy Review:

Assist with drafting and reviewing policies related to governance, ethics, data protection, whistleblower protections, and conflict of interest.

Our mentoring program is designed to support the growth of our students on the fields, in school, and in life. Mentors are matched with a SpringSpirit participant in grades 3-12 and commit to meet in person at least once a month.  Mentors must submit to a background check and go through an orientation process before being matched with a mentee.  2 locations in Northern Spring Branch.  

The HMC is proud to be home to soccer programs for our refugee youth. The Eagles (boys) and The Golden Eagles (girls).

The teams meet and play on the first and third Saturdays of each month, at the IndoorSoccerBox, located at 1530 W Sam Houston Pkwy N. Beginning in November, we'll be meeting at Burnett Bayland Park in Southwest Houston.

We are looking for someone with soccer experience to serve as a referee and informal coach to help facilitate 1 hour of girls soccer. It is a very casual league, the girls would benefit from the experience of someone 18+.

If you are interested in learning more or joining us - please email Kirsten Dorrier - KDorrier@ecdcus.org.

Are you looking for a rewarding volunteer experience? Join us today as a Harris Health Volunteer.

We have a place for you in key hospital areas, patient areas and/or community health centers. We also offer virtual volunteer program opportunities as well.

We take great care to match your interests and skills to a specific assignment.

You’ll have the opportunity to:
• Contribute to a tradition of caring
• Serve alongside world-class healthcare providers
• Gain a sense of satisfaction from helping others
• Make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families

Hospital opportunities are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Clinic opportunities are available from Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Are you passionate about creating positive change and empowering at-risk youth? Sanders Hand Org is seeking a dedicated Community Outreach Coordinator to join our team. If you have a drive for community engagement and a heart for making a difference, this role is perfect for you!

Ongoing arts and crafts workshops for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.

A Goals Coach helps people identify and address challenges they may face while pursuing their goals. Goals Coaches provide guidance on strategies and techniques to help people overcome obstacles and develop resilience. Coaching is a partnership between a coach and client. The primary objective of coaching is to support and empower individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals in the following areas. Family, Fiance, and Career.