Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer: Help Emotionally Abused Children through Social Media

Children 4 Tomorrow is seeking passionate individuals and/or groups to assist in marketing.  Our organization advocates for emotionally abused children.  The volunteering time will promote our charity through social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Children 4 Tomorrow is seeking passionate individuals and/or groups to assist in marketing.  Our organization advocates for emotionally abused children.  The volunteering time will promote our charity through social media such as Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, etc.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Teacher Aids!

We need teacher aid's in our clasrooms. As a teacher's aid you will work with adults with Down Syndrome. We need outgoing, fun and patient individuals willing to work 1 on 1 with participants, help with day to day educational activities, and just have fun with our loving adults.

Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston

We need teacher aid's in our clasrooms. As a teacher's aid you will work with adults with Down Syndrome. We need outgoing, fun and patient individuals willing to work 1 on 1 with participants, help with day to day educational activities, and just have fun with our loving adults.

Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77092

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Women Build Community Awareness Sub-Committee

The Women Build Committee is a group of women who raise money for a house for a single mother in our community through Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County.

The women on the Community Awareness Subcommittee have responsibilities as follows:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the First of every month at our office

* Seek out funding opportunities for the project in the community

* Occasionally solicit contacts in the community for house funding

* Assist with Women Build fundraising events and projects during the year

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

The Women Build Committee is a group of women who raise money for a house for a single mother in our community through Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County.

The women on the Community Awareness Subcommittee have responsibilities as follows:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the First of every month at our office

* Seek out funding opportunities for the project in the community

* Occasionally solicit contacts in the community for house funding

* Assist with Women Build fundraising events and projects during the year

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Women Build Recruitment Sub-Committee

The Women Build Committee is a group of women who raise money for a house for a single mother in our community through Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County.

The women on the Recruitment Subcommittee have responsibilities as follows:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the First of every month at our office

* Seek out groups of women willing to donate money and build the house

* Assist with Women Build fundraising events and projects during the year

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

The Women Build Committee is a group of women who raise money for a house for a single mother in our community through Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County.

The women on the Recruitment Subcommittee have responsibilities as follows:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the First of every month at our office

* Seek out groups of women willing to donate money and build the house

* Assist with Women Build fundraising events and projects during the year

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Women Build Fashion Show Raffle and Silent Auction Committee

Each year, the Women Build Team at Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County holds a fashion show fundraiser to raise funds for a house for a single mother in the community.

Responsibilities for the Raffle and Silent Auction Committee Includes:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the first monday of each month at 6:00 pm in our office

* Organize and acquire raffle items and silent auction items for the fashion show

* Help with fashion show on the day of to sell raffle tickets and to direct guests to the silent auction

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Each year, the Women Build Team at Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County holds a fashion show fundraiser to raise funds for a house for a single mother in the community.

Responsibilities for the Raffle and Silent Auction Committee Includes:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the first monday of each month at 6:00 pm in our office

* Organize and acquire raffle items and silent auction items for the fashion show

* Help with fashion show on the day of to sell raffle tickets and to direct guests to the silent auction

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Women Build Fashion Show Vendor Sub-Committee

Each year, the Women Build Team at Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County holds a fashion show fundraiser in November to raise funds for a house for a single mother in the community.

Responsibilities for the Vendor Committee Includes:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the first monday of each month at 6:00 pm in our office

* Acquire vendors for the fashion show and organize payments and paperwork with the Habitat office (Vendors sell at the fashion show and give 10% of the proceeds to the Women Build project)

* Help with fashion show on the day of to welcome vendors, organize them and make sure they have everything they need. Help in directing guests to vendors.

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Each year, the Women Build Team at Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County holds a fashion show fundraiser in November to raise funds for a house for a single mother in the community.

Responsibilities for the Vendor Committee Includes:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the first monday of each month at 6:00 pm in our office

* Acquire vendors for the fashion show and organize payments and paperwork with the Habitat office (Vendors sell at the fashion show and give 10% of the proceeds to the Women Build project)

* Help with fashion show on the day of to welcome vendors, organize them and make sure they have everything they need. Help in directing guests to vendors.

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Calling all Webmasters Charity need help with website

Our Charity needs help with updating our website.  We Need someone with innovative ideas to add glitz to our cause.  Children 4 Tomorrow advacates for emotionally abused children so if your passion is for  children and your talent is creating website this is the PERFECT volunteering job for you!

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Our Charity needs help with updating our website.  We Need someone with innovative ideas to add glitz to our cause.  Children 4 Tomorrow advacates for emotionally abused children so if your passion is for  children and your talent is creating website this is the PERFECT volunteering job for you!

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Women Build Fashion Show Decoration Sub-Committee

Each year, the Women Build Team at Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County holds a fashion show fundraiser in November to raise funds for a house for a single mother in the community.

Responsibilities for the Decoration Sub-Committee Includes:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the first monday of each month at 6:00 pm in our office

* Plan decorations and set up for the fashion show

* Help with fashion show on the day of to set up decorations and layout

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Each year, the Women Build Team at Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County holds a fashion show fundraiser in November to raise funds for a house for a single mother in the community.

Responsibilities for the Decoration Sub-Committee Includes:

* Attend Women Build Meetings on the first monday of each month at 6:00 pm in our office

* Plan decorations and set up for the fashion show

* Help with fashion show on the day of to set up decorations and layout

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Spring

 A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with sight dependent tasks such as grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, and/or running errands. Home visitors also support clients with companionship. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

 A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with sight dependent tasks such as grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, and/or running errands. Home visitors also support clients with companionship. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77373

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Humble

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77396

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor East Side

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77017

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Sugar Land

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77479

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Northwest

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77070

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Do you have a printer you would like to donate?

Our organization is in need of 3 three printers for our newly donated computers.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Our organization is in need of 3 three printers for our newly donated computers.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Are you HANDY? A charity is in need of you then!!!!

Use your talents if you are a handy person.  Our organization is in need of someone to install us additional phone lines for our office and to install overhead projectors.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Use your talents if you are a handy person.  Our organization is in need of someone to install us additional phone lines for our office and to install overhead projectors.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Are you HANDY? Then Our Charity needs your help!!!

Use your talents if you are a handy person.  Our organization is in need of someone to install us additional phone lines for our office and to install overhead projectors.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Use your talents if you are a handy person.  Our organization is in need of someone to install us additional phone lines for our office and to install overhead projectors.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Help a Charity! There is a In-Kind Need

Our organization is in need of additional telephones that have 4 lines.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Our organization is in need of additional telephones that have 4 lines.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Please Answer We Are In Need of Telephones! Hello (copy)

Our organization is in need of additional telephones that have 4 lines.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Our organization is in need of additional telephones that have 4 lines.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Calling all Webmasters Charity need help with website (copy)

Our Charity needs help with updating our website.  We Need someone with innovative ideas to add glitz to our cause.  Children 4 Tomorrow advacates for emotionally abused children so if your passion is for  children and your talent is creating website this is the PERFECT volunteering job for you!

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Our Charity needs help with updating our website.  We Need someone with innovative ideas to add glitz to our cause.  Children 4 Tomorrow advacates for emotionally abused children so if your passion is for  children and your talent is creating website this is the PERFECT volunteering job for you!

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help a child to see!

We need volunteers to help out on Monday Feb. 23rd and Friday Feb. 27th.

Located at 170 Heights Blvd. Free parking in back in lots A,B Or C.

Lunch and snacks provided throughout the shift 8am-2:30 pm.

 

Please log onto our volunteer database to get register and put yourself on the schedule.

Office-832-393-5960, Cell- 832-654-5946

Thanks in advance!

Cyd

Agency: Houston Health Department

We need volunteers to help out on Monday Feb. 23rd and Friday Feb. 27th.

Located at 170 Heights Blvd. Free parking in back in lots A,B Or C.

Lunch and snacks provided throughout the shift 8am-2:30 pm.

 

Please log onto our volunteer database to get register and put yourself on the schedule.

Office-832-393-5960, Cell- 832-654-5946

Thanks in advance!

Cyd

Agency: Houston Health Department

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77077

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Home Visitor Alief

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77083

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Cypress

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77095

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Centennial Ambassadors

Hermann Park’s McGovern Centennial Gardens is seeking volunteers interested in promoting a positive experience among park visitors.  Hermann Park Conservancy invites you to join us in developing a corps of  volunteers to become trained Ambassadors within a beautiful garden setting. The Centennial Gardens span 8 acres with various garden types such as succulents, vegetables, perennials, roses, pine trees, bulbs, as well the three story high mount to walk and sculptures to see!

Volunteers will learn to orient visitors, share garden information and etiquette, greet visiting groups, establish a positive rapport with all visitors and conduct periodic checks of the various gardens. Volunteer shifts for Saturdays and Sundays are 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm (times subject to change). This position is integral to the enjoyment of these beautiful and fragile new gardens.  Please join us in creating a corps of volunteers to help take care of this amazingly beautiful garden.

To begin the volunteer process, fill out an application and please attend one of our volunteer orientations. We will discuss information about Hermann Park Conservancy, volunteer positions in detail and go on a scavenger hunt to become more familiar with the garden space.

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

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

 

Agency: Hermann Park Conservancy

Hermann Park’s McGovern Centennial Gardens is seeking volunteers interested in promoting a positive experience among park visitors.  Hermann Park Conservancy invites you to join us in developing a corps of  volunteers to become trained Ambassadors within a beautiful garden setting. The Centennial Gardens span 8 acres with various garden types such as succulents, vegetables, perennials, roses, pine trees, bulbs, as well the three story high mount to walk and sculptures to see!

Volunteers will learn to orient visitors, share garden information and etiquette, greet visiting groups, establish a positive rapport with all visitors and conduct periodic checks of the various gardens. Volunteer shifts for Saturdays and Sundays are 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm (times subject to change). This position is integral to the enjoyment of these beautiful and fragile new gardens.  Please join us in creating a corps of volunteers to help take care of this amazingly beautiful garden.

To begin the volunteer process, fill out an application and please attend one of our volunteer orientations. We will discuss information about Hermann Park Conservancy, volunteer positions in detail and go on a scavenger hunt to become more familiar with the garden space.

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

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

 

Agency: Hermann Park Conservancy

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77004

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help an Adult with GED

Agape Development is an community organization that works to transform the area we serve. Several of our neighborhood adults wish to obtain their GED. Volunteers are needed to commit to teaching a class weekly. Either Monday or Wednesday, from 12:30-2:30.

Agency: Agape Development

Agape Development is an community organization that works to transform the area we serve. Several of our neighborhood adults wish to obtain their GED. Volunteers are needed to commit to teaching a class weekly. Either Monday or Wednesday, from 12:30-2:30.

Agency: Agape Development

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Do You Have a Heart for Teens?

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.

Agency: Agape Development

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.

Agency: Agape Development

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77021

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help Make our House a Home!

Help make our House a Home!  Ronald McDonald House - Holcombe House is a 70 bedroom, free-standing House available for stay to families with seriously ill children being treated in the Texas Medical Center. 

Two Volunteer Positions Available:

1. House Warmer – Create a warm, homelike culture throughout the House by serving and engaging with our residents. Volunteers serving in this position will primarily be up and moving throughout the House during the shift completing tasks such as:
- Provide a listening ear and visit informally with family members in common areas
- Assist family members and group volunteers with loading/unloading belongings
- Sharing our mission by providing tours to visitors and group volunteers
- Restocking snacks, making coffee, and helping our community kitchen stay organized and clean for our families
- Orienting families and group volunteers on kitchen use instructions
- Assist with sorting, organizing, and documenting donated items
- Restocking family bedrooms in preparation of new family check-in
- Assist group volunteers in orienting them to our House
- Helping orient new families to our House by helping them find kitchen materials, assisting with the checkout of bikes, play equipment, video game controls, etc.
- Giving tours to new families

2. House Concierge – Give family members and visitors an awesome first impression of the House by providing a warm welcome! Volunteers in this position will be primarily stationed at the front desk, assisting the manager-on-duty, welcoming and sharing information with our families and visitors. Volunteers will provide information and resources to guests and visitors by completing tasks such as:
- answering the phone and giving needed information about RMH, transferring calls as necessary
- welcoming and signing-in group volunteers
- assisting House Manager with clerical work
- assisting with occasional administrative projects from other departments
- selling merchandise
- paging to make House announcements
- welcoming visitors for meetings with staff, communicating with staff members about their arrival
- assisting with shuttle sign-up
- giving directions and sharing information on nearby resources
- sorting mail and facilitating package pick-up 

Holcombe House Volunteers make a 3 month commitment in our "Fast Track" or a 6 month commitment to serve in our "Traditional" track. Volunteer opportunities are available from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. seven days a week. Shifts are scheduled in 3 hour time blocks.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ronald McDonald House Houston Volunteers in our Fast Track commit to one shift per week for a minimum of 3 months.  RMH Houston Volunteers in our Traditional Track commit to serve two shifts per month for a minimum of 6 months.  

TO APPLY: Fill out a volunteer application here: https://www.rmhhouston.org/individual-volunteer-application/  

Upon successful preliminary review of your application, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you via email with next steps including watching a video overview of our volunteer options and scheduling an in-person interview. 

Agency: Ronald McDonald House Houston

Help make our House a Home!  Ronald McDonald House - Holcombe House is a 70 bedroom, free-standing House available for stay to families with seriously ill children being treated in the Texas Medical Center. 

Two Volunteer Positions Available:

1. House Warmer – Create a warm, homelike culture throughout the House by serving and engaging with our residents. Volunteers serving in this position will primarily be up and moving throughout the House during the shift completing tasks such as:
- Provide a listening ear and visit informally with family members in common areas
- Assist family members and group volunteers with loading/unloading belongings
- Sharing our mission by providing tours to visitors and group volunteers
- Restocking snacks, making coffee, and helping our community kitchen stay organized and clean for our families
- Orienting families and group volunteers on kitchen use instructions
- Assist with sorting, organizing, and documenting donated items
- Restocking family bedrooms in preparation of new family check-in
- Assist group volunteers in orienting them to our House
- Helping orient new families to our House by helping them find kitchen materials, assisting with the checkout of bikes, play equipment, video game controls, etc.
- Giving tours to new families

2. House Concierge – Give family members and visitors an awesome first impression of the House by providing a warm welcome! Volunteers in this position will be primarily stationed at the front desk, assisting the manager-on-duty, welcoming and sharing information with our families and visitors. Volunteers will provide information and resources to guests and visitors by completing tasks such as:
- answering the phone and giving needed information about RMH, transferring calls as necessary
- welcoming and signing-in group volunteers
- assisting House Manager with clerical work
- assisting with occasional administrative projects from other departments
- selling merchandise
- paging to make House announcements
- welcoming visitors for meetings with staff, communicating with staff members about their arrival
- assisting with shuttle sign-up
- giving directions and sharing information on nearby resources
- sorting mail and facilitating package pick-up 

Holcombe House Volunteers make a 3 month commitment in our "Fast Track" or a 6 month commitment to serve in our "Traditional" track. Volunteer opportunities are available from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. seven days a week. Shifts are scheduled in 3 hour time blocks.

9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Ronald McDonald House Houston Volunteers in our Fast Track commit to one shift per week for a minimum of 3 months.  RMH Houston Volunteers in our Traditional Track commit to serve two shifts per month for a minimum of 6 months.  

TO APPLY: Fill out a volunteer application here: https://www.rmhhouston.org/individual-volunteer-application/  

Upon successful preliminary review of your application, our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you via email with next steps including watching a video overview of our volunteer options and scheduling an in-person interview. 

Agency: Ronald McDonald House Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Jacinto City

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77029

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Jacinto City (copy)

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77029

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Willis

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77356

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Meyerland

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77096

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help a child to see!

We need volunteers to help out on Monday Feb. 23rd and Friday Feb. 27th.

Located at 170 Heights Blvd. Free parking in back in lots A,B Or C.

Lunch and snacks provided throughout the shift 8am-2:30 pm.

 

Please log onto our volunteer database to get register and put yourself on the schedule.

Office-832-393-5960, Cell- 832-654-5946

Thanks in advance!

Cyd

Agency: Houston Health Department

We need volunteers to help out on Monday Feb. 23rd and Friday Feb. 27th.

Located at 170 Heights Blvd. Free parking in back in lots A,B Or C.

Lunch and snacks provided throughout the shift 8am-2:30 pm.

 

Please log onto our volunteer database to get register and put yourself on the schedule.

Office-832-393-5960, Cell- 832-654-5946

Thanks in advance!

Cyd

Agency: Houston Health Department

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77077

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Coordinator for Kids Reading Room

Can you help The Kids' Reading Room locate and maintain volunteer readers/facillitators? We are in need of someone who can work a couple hours a day or a few days a week to help us coordinate volunteers and reach out to organizations, schools, companies, colleges and churches to find us reliable volunteers who will read to our elementary children in our reading rooms. You would work from home and any daytime hours during the work week will be fine. 
Other responsibilities include managing the Sign Up Genius volunteer sign up, sending background check information, and training volunteers or training others to train volunteers. 

The Kids Reading Room is set up in apartment communities to promote literacy and instill the love of reading in children! We have 4 Kids' Reading Rooms set up in the Spring Branch area of Houston.

Please help us to grow and make a difference in the lives of children!
Contact Trish at thekidsreadingroom@gmail.com

Agency: The Kids Reading Room

Can you help The Kids' Reading Room locate and maintain volunteer readers/facillitators? We are in need of someone who can work a couple hours a day or a few days a week to help us coordinate volunteers and reach out to organizations, schools, companies, colleges and churches to find us reliable volunteers who will read to our elementary children in our reading rooms. You would work from home and any daytime hours during the work week will be fine. 
Other responsibilities include managing the Sign Up Genius volunteer sign up, sending background check information, and training volunteers or training others to train volunteers. 

The Kids Reading Room is set up in apartment communities to promote literacy and instill the love of reading in children! We have 4 Kids' Reading Rooms set up in the Spring Branch area of Houston.

Please help us to grow and make a difference in the lives of children!
Contact Trish at thekidsreadingroom@gmail.com

Agency: The Kids Reading Room

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77243

Allow Groups: No


Advocate: Make Alzheimer's History - Serve as a Walk to End Alzheimer's Committee Member

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. The 13 Walks across Southeast Texas attract more than 10,000 participants and in 2014, raised $1.4MM growing 21%. The Houston Walk to End Alzheimer's was the 21st largest Walk in the nation.    You can help end Alzheimer's once and for all (and make new friends doing it) by serving as a member of the Walk Planning Committee at one of the 13 walks across Southeast Texas.  Planning committee members play an integral part in the success of the Walk by recruiting companies and individuals to join us in the fight against Alzheimer's. This year round-volunteering opportunity helps increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease while raising critical funds for programs and services right here in Southeast Texas.   Committee members will receive training and work in volunteer teams focusing on team recruitment, retention, and sponsorship.
  The Alzheimer's Association is currently looking for committee volunteers to serve in the following communities:    Houston
The Woodlands Cypress Katy Sugar Land Galveston Baytown Beaumont, and College Station   For additional information, contact Amanda Duke at aduke@alz.org.

Agency: Alzheimer's Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter

The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer's® is the world's largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer's care, support and research. The 13 Walks across Southeast Texas attract more than 10,000 participants and in 2014, raised $1.4MM growing 21%. The Houston Walk to End Alzheimer's was the 21st largest Walk in the nation.    You can help end Alzheimer's once and for all (and make new friends doing it) by serving as a member of the Walk Planning Committee at one of the 13 walks across Southeast Texas.  Planning committee members play an integral part in the success of the Walk by recruiting companies and individuals to join us in the fight against Alzheimer's. This year round-volunteering opportunity helps increase awareness of Alzheimer's disease while raising critical funds for programs and services right here in Southeast Texas.   Committee members will receive training and work in volunteer teams focusing on team recruitment, retention, and sponsorship.
  The Alzheimer's Association is currently looking for committee volunteers to serve in the following communities:    Houston
The Woodlands Cypress Katy Sugar Land Galveston Baytown Beaumont, and College Station   For additional information, contact Amanda Duke at aduke@alz.org.

Agency: Alzheimer's Association Houston and Southeast Texas Chapter

Need Type: Advocate

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Alief

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77083

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor North Side

 A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

 A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77090

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Cypress

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77095

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Aldine

 A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

 A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77067

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Lead a garden workshop!

Do you enjoy teaching others? Do you have a garden topic that you're very passionate about? Come out to the new McGovern Centennial Gardens and lead a workshop to teach others!

Some topic ideas could include: Beekeeping, seed collecting, knowledge about gardening in Houston climate, permaculture, how to build a raised bed, small container gardening, art in the garden, etc.

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!

To begin the volunteer process, fill out an application and please attend one of our volunteer orientations. We will discuss information about Hermann Park Conservancy, volunteer positions in detail and go on a scavenger hunt to become more familiar with the garden space.

For more details about orientation dates and to request a volunteer application please contact the volunteer department.

Agency: Hermann Park Conservancy

Do you enjoy teaching others? Do you have a garden topic that you're very passionate about? Come out to the new McGovern Centennial Gardens and lead a workshop to teach others!

Some topic ideas could include: Beekeeping, seed collecting, knowledge about gardening in Houston climate, permaculture, how to build a raised bed, small container gardening, art in the garden, etc.

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!

To begin the volunteer process, fill out an application and please attend one of our volunteer orientations. We will discuss information about Hermann Park Conservancy, volunteer positions in detail and go on a scavenger hunt to become more familiar with the garden space.

For more details about orientation dates and to request a volunteer application please contact the volunteer department.

Agency: Hermann Park Conservancy

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77004

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Seeking Musicians- Play Music in the Gardens!

Do you play an instrument? Do you want to play in a beautiful garden? Sign up to play during a music and garden work day. Volunteers will weed, mulch, plant or work on other garden activities while you play.

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!

 

Agency: Hermann Park Conservancy

Do you play an instrument? Do you want to play in a beautiful garden? Sign up to play during a music and garden work day. Volunteers will weed, mulch, plant or work on other garden activities while you play.

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!

 

Agency: Hermann Park Conservancy

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77004

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Aldine (copy)

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77067

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Humble

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. Couples or teams of two welcome to volunteer. Assistance needed in nearby zip codes as well including 77090, 77338, and 77396

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. Couples or teams of two welcome to volunteer. Assistance needed in nearby zip codes as well including 77090, 77338, and 77396

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77396

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor NRG Park Area

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77033

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Technical IT Person

Seeking dependable and reliable professional individual to volunteer with our organization with the (IT) Technical side of our organization and attend core meetings once a month from 6pm to 7:30pm for monthly updates.    

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Seeking dependable and reliable professional individual to volunteer with our organization with the (IT) Technical side of our organization and attend core meetings once a month from 6pm to 7:30pm for monthly updates.    

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Technical IT Person (copy)

Seeking dependable and reliable professional individual to volunteer with our organization with the (IT) Technical side of our organization and attend core meetings once a month from 6pm to 7:30pm for monthly updates.    

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Seeking dependable and reliable professional individual to volunteer with our organization with the (IT) Technical side of our organization and attend core meetings once a month from 6pm to 7:30pm for monthly updates.    

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Help local puppies & dogs and kittens & cats at adoptions

We need volunteers to help with adoptions on some weekends. We also need help with transport taking them to & from each store.

We need volunteers for these locations:
PETSMART - Katy I-10/Fry - 19945 Katy Frwy, Houston, TX 77094      PETSMART - Shoppes at Parkwest - 24600 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77493

You can volunteer for both days or one day, the whole time or 2 or more hours. We ask volunteers to come at the beginning of the shift to help with setting up or come later and stay until the end of the shift to help with closing or you can volunteer for the whole time.  Even a few hours can make a difference

This is a great opportunity to bring a significant other or friends to help.
Volunteers need to be 16 or older to volunteer for adoption events.

You can volunteer for adoptions at the stores or for transport to help bring the dogs to adoptions or both.

 

Please email for more information and to sign up for a time to volunteer.

Agency: Mutts and Meows Rescue

We need volunteers to help with adoptions on some weekends. We also need help with transport taking them to & from each store.

We need volunteers for these locations:
PETSMART - Katy I-10/Fry - 19945 Katy Frwy, Houston, TX 77094      PETSMART - Shoppes at Parkwest - 24600 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77493

You can volunteer for both days or one day, the whole time or 2 or more hours. We ask volunteers to come at the beginning of the shift to help with setting up or come later and stay until the end of the shift to help with closing or you can volunteer for the whole time.  Even a few hours can make a difference

This is a great opportunity to bring a significant other or friends to help.
Volunteers need to be 16 or older to volunteer for adoption events.

You can volunteer for adoptions at the stores or for transport to help bring the dogs to adoptions or both.

 

Please email for more information and to sign up for a time to volunteer.

Agency: Mutts and Meows Rescue

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77094

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: McNair Campus 4th Floor Waiting Area Volunteers

Volunteers needed at our new McNair Hospital Campus

Located at the corner of Old Spanish Trail and Cambridge.

Position Description

Department:

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Volunteer Services

Department Function

Coordinate volunteer services and activities throughout   the hospital.  

Volunteer Position

McNair Campus 4th Floor Waiting Area

Position Summary

Serve as a liaison between 4th Floor Waiting   Area, admitting, recovery and

the patients, family members and guest in the Waiting Area

Hours Of Operation

Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm

Worker characteristics

   Must have excellent        guest relation skills, correct telephone etiquette    Extroverted, mature,        positive, service-oriented individuals.    Must be able to        communicate clearly in English: bilingual skills are helpful

Physical demands:  

None

Safety practices

Knowledge of the institution's fire plan, emergency   preparedness plan and infection control policy

Supervisor

Waiting Area Coordinator and/or Director of Volunteer   Services

Work Performed Communicates with families, physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to provide accurate patient and family information.  Incorporate AIDET principles during interactions with patients, family members and visitors. Sees to the general comfort of all guests. Complies with and is knowledgeable of appropriate departmental policies, procedures and standards.  Greets guests warmly, using eye contact and a smile.   Welcomes guests if they have checked in at the reception desk.   Answers phones promptly (no more than (3) rings). Retrieves messages from phone answering machine.  Takes messages for visitors, nursing staff and physicians.   Maintains cleanliness of waiting areas, and coffee bars.  Checks restrooms frequently, and calls environmental services as required for cleaning.   Makes coffee as needed.   Uses the hospital information systems, Epic and Agile Trak proficiently to obtain patient information.   Obtains and relays patient and family information when appropriate.   Informs families of visiting hours and coordinates visiting time with each unit.   Escorts patients and/or families to the 4th floor Surgery unit, pre-op and post-op. Maintains a helpful, courteous and kind demeanor.  Maintains a current list of families in the Waiting Area.   Obtains family location and phone numbers, when applicable. Observes special needs of families, and calls for assistance from Pastoral Care, Social Services, International Patient Services, Patient Services, or Security.

Agency: St. Luke's Health–Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Volunteers needed at our new McNair Hospital Campus

Located at the corner of Old Spanish Trail and Cambridge.

Position Description

Department:

Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Volunteer Services

Department Function

Coordinate volunteer services and activities throughout   the hospital.  

Volunteer Position

McNair Campus 4th Floor Waiting Area

Position Summary

Serve as a liaison between 4th Floor Waiting   Area, admitting, recovery and

the patients, family members and guest in the Waiting Area

Hours Of Operation

Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 3:30pm

Worker characteristics

   Must have excellent        guest relation skills, correct telephone etiquette    Extroverted, mature,        positive, service-oriented individuals.    Must be able to        communicate clearly in English: bilingual skills are helpful

Physical demands:  

None

Safety practices

Knowledge of the institution's fire plan, emergency   preparedness plan and infection control policy

Supervisor

Waiting Area Coordinator and/or Director of Volunteer   Services

Work Performed Communicates with families, physicians, nursing staff, and ancillary departments to provide accurate patient and family information.  Incorporate AIDET principles during interactions with patients, family members and visitors. Sees to the general comfort of all guests. Complies with and is knowledgeable of appropriate departmental policies, procedures and standards.  Greets guests warmly, using eye contact and a smile.   Welcomes guests if they have checked in at the reception desk.   Answers phones promptly (no more than (3) rings). Retrieves messages from phone answering machine.  Takes messages for visitors, nursing staff and physicians.   Maintains cleanliness of waiting areas, and coffee bars.  Checks restrooms frequently, and calls environmental services as required for cleaning.   Makes coffee as needed.   Uses the hospital information systems, Epic and Agile Trak proficiently to obtain patient information.   Obtains and relays patient and family information when appropriate.   Informs families of visiting hours and coordinates visiting time with each unit.   Escorts patients and/or families to the 4th floor Surgery unit, pre-op and post-op. Maintains a helpful, courteous and kind demeanor.  Maintains a current list of families in the Waiting Area.   Obtains family location and phone numbers, when applicable. Observes special needs of families, and calls for assistance from Pastoral Care, Social Services, International Patient Services, Patient Services, or Security.

Agency: St. Luke's Health–Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77030

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer your Grant Writing Talents

 

Currently, we are looking for a full or part-time volunteer grant writer with experience and exceptional writing skills. In addition to writing and submitting grants, this includes searching and identifying potential sources for grants that match our organizations mission. 

 

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

 

Currently, we are looking for a full or part-time volunteer grant writer with experience and exceptional writing skills. In addition to writing and submitting grants, this includes searching and identifying potential sources for grants that match our organizations mission. 

 

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Create for a Cause and Volunteer your talents in web design

Volunteer Grant Research and writing

Currently, we are looking for a full or part-time web design/development individual with experience in word press and exceptionally creative in web design and development. In addition to designing to match our organizations mission. 

 

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Volunteer Grant Research and writing

Currently, we are looking for a full or part-time web design/development individual with experience in word press and exceptionally creative in web design and development. In addition to designing to match our organizations mission. 

 

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Puppies & dogs need a ride to & from weekend adoption events and vet appointments through the week

We need help transporting puppies and dogs to and from adoption events on some weekends and also to & from vet appointments and shelter pick up during the week.

Larger vehicles - Full to mid-size SUVs or trucks are needed for weekend adoption events. Smaller vehicles are ok for vet drop off and pick up and shelter pick up.

Weekend adoption events:                                                                                                                                                   Pets need to be picked up at one location in the Missouri City area and transported to the Katy PetSmarts.  They also need to be picked up at the end of the day and transported back to the Missouri City location. Pets will be in transport crates for weekend adoptions and vet drop off and pick up. Volunteers need to be 18 or older.

Please email for more information. We will send signup information when we have a transport need.

Thank you,                                                                                                                                                                            Mutts and Meows Rescue                                                                                                http://www.adoptapet.com/shelter79934-pets.html                                                  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mutts-Meows-Animal-Rescue/346902595407

Agency: Mutts and Meows Rescue

We need help transporting puppies and dogs to and from adoption events on some weekends and also to & from vet appointments and shelter pick up during the week.

Larger vehicles - Full to mid-size SUVs or trucks are needed for weekend adoption events. Smaller vehicles are ok for vet drop off and pick up and shelter pick up.

Weekend adoption events:                                                                                                                                                   Pets need to be picked up at one location in the Missouri City area and transported to the Katy PetSmarts.  They also need to be picked up at the end of the day and transported back to the Missouri City location. Pets will be in transport crates for weekend adoptions and vet drop off and pick up. Volunteers need to be 18 or older.

Please email for more information. We will send signup information when we have a transport need.

Thank you,                                                                                                                                                                            Mutts and Meows Rescue                                                                                                http://www.adoptapet.com/shelter79934-pets.html                                                  http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mutts-Meows-Animal-Rescue/346902595407

Agency: Mutts and Meows Rescue

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77094

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Not an ESL Teacher, But Want to Assist? (copy)

MAM is inviting volunteers to become an ESL Teacher Assistant! We have opportunities for individuals who are outgoing, friendly and want to make a difference in the life of others.  Our spring 2015 ESL Program starts on Jan. 19th and ends on April 16th. Class times and locations vary with several opportunities to choose from. Volunteer Assistants will work with a teacher to provide the most help for our students.  We have morning, afternoon and evening classes available. Classes are held at MAM and other locations around the Spring Branch area.  All of the training, materials and support are provided to our volunteers from trained ESL Staff.  You do NOT have to be bilingual to teach ESL!

Qualifications needed: Friendly, dedicated, patient, willing to learn and a desire to empower others through education. Volunteers should be able to serve one 3-hour class per week.

Benefits: This is a perfect opportunity for those seeking hands on experience in a classroom setting, working with adults, teaching language skills, gain insight into our communities and the chance to interact with people from a variety of countries and cultures. MAM ESL program also allows its volunteers to explore teaching as a profession and to develop skills that can enhance other aspects of their careers.

 

Agency: Memorial Assistance Ministries

MAM is inviting volunteers to become an ESL Teacher Assistant! We have opportunities for individuals who are outgoing, friendly and want to make a difference in the life of others.  Our spring 2015 ESL Program starts on Jan. 19th and ends on April 16th. Class times and locations vary with several opportunities to choose from. Volunteer Assistants will work with a teacher to provide the most help for our students.  We have morning, afternoon and evening classes available. Classes are held at MAM and other locations around the Spring Branch area.  All of the training, materials and support are provided to our volunteers from trained ESL Staff.  You do NOT have to be bilingual to teach ESL!

Qualifications needed: Friendly, dedicated, patient, willing to learn and a desire to empower others through education. Volunteers should be able to serve one 3-hour class per week.

Benefits: This is a perfect opportunity for those seeking hands on experience in a classroom setting, working with adults, teaching language skills, gain insight into our communities and the chance to interact with people from a variety of countries and cultures. MAM ESL program also allows its volunteers to explore teaching as a profession and to develop skills that can enhance other aspects of their careers.

 

Agency: Memorial Assistance Ministries

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Pearland

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Additional volunteer opportunities in nearby zipcodes such as 77017

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Additional volunteer opportunities in nearby zipcodes such as 77017

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Cypress Area

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with tasks such as mail reading or transportation to important activities, the grocery store and other errands. Additionally, home visitors provide companionship and support for client. Weekday assistance needed. 

Volunteers need in 77433 zip code.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with tasks such as mail reading or transportation to important activities, the grocery store and other errands. Additionally, home visitors provide companionship and support for client. Weekday assistance needed. 

Volunteers need in 77433 zip code.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77433

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Medical Transportation Aide Meyerland

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77096

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Medical Transportation Aide Manville

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77578

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Medical Transportation Aide Eastside

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77026

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Medical Transportation Aide 290 Corridor

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77092

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Greater Fondren Southwest

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month on Weekdays

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month on Weekdays

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77071

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Veterans and Military Families Needed

Veterans and families are needed for upcoming Month of the Military Child service project.......

WHO: Veteran/Military members and/or Veteran/Military Families are needed to become Volunteer Leaders in their communities.  For those who want to be Volunteer Leaders for this project (need 8 veterans/military families) will have the opportunity to engage young servant leaders and promote service as a path to leadership. This will also be the time to recognize military children for their sacrifices. These Volunteer Leaders will work together to address a community need how to develop a project, how to get people to help you, and how to keep that help amongst other things for 8 weeks (1 hour a week of your time).  By the time you complete your project at the end of the program, you will be trained service leaders. 

Also need volunteers to assist with this service project. 

WHAT: Month of the Military Child, Operation "Blankie" will make/sew blankets with their service member/s photos sewn on them for the military children. The event will commence with the Travis Manion Foundation's "If Not Me, Then Who presentation, directs towards youths to provide the content for why service is important. 

WHEN: ASAP, actual event will be take place April 24, 2016 @ 10:00am-2:00pm.

WHERE: TBD

WHY: To hold an event centered around Veteran and family volunteerism and developing volunteer leaders in our community after serving. 

 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Veterans and families are needed for upcoming Month of the Military Child service project.......

WHO: Veteran/Military members and/or Veteran/Military Families are needed to become Volunteer Leaders in their communities.  For those who want to be Volunteer Leaders for this project (need 8 veterans/military families) will have the opportunity to engage young servant leaders and promote service as a path to leadership. This will also be the time to recognize military children for their sacrifices. These Volunteer Leaders will work together to address a community need how to develop a project, how to get people to help you, and how to keep that help amongst other things for 8 weeks (1 hour a week of your time).  By the time you complete your project at the end of the program, you will be trained service leaders. 

Also need volunteers to assist with this service project. 

WHAT: Month of the Military Child, Operation "Blankie" will make/sew blankets with their service member/s photos sewn on them for the military children. The event will commence with the Travis Manion Foundation's "If Not Me, Then Who presentation, directs towards youths to provide the content for why service is important. 

WHEN: ASAP, actual event will be take place April 24, 2016 @ 10:00am-2:00pm.

WHERE: TBD

WHY: To hold an event centered around Veteran and family volunteerism and developing volunteer leaders in our community after serving. 

 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77035

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Need Community Service hours for School ?

Do you need community services hours for school?... or any other volunteers welcome :o)

We need someone to do light secretarial duties. Answer the phone, place lunch orders, light filing, greeting clients, etc.

Tuesday and/or Thursday 8:30 to 4:00..... or if you can just do mornings or afternoons, that would be great too.

 

 

Agency: Friends of Down Syndrome

Do you need community services hours for school?... or any other volunteers welcome :o)

We need someone to do light secretarial duties. Answer the phone, place lunch orders, light filing, greeting clients, etc.

Tuesday and/or Thursday 8:30 to 4:00..... or if you can just do mornings or afternoons, that would be great too.

 

 

Agency: Friends of Down Syndrome

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77092

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Development Coordinator

The CEC would like to expand or improve its existing programs to better meet the needs of the environmental community. However, the CEC has not executed a coordinated, year-end solicitation from individual donors for several years. Annual strategic planning by the board has identified an annual fund drive as a critical task for CEC in 2015, and the intern will be essential to the implementation of this effort.

Duties:

Developing a plan for the year-end solicitation Researching past donors and program participants to identify prospects Developing solicitation materials, including templates for letters, emails, thank you notes, and social media Inputting campaign information, including prospects, goals, documents, etc., into CEC’s donor database Evaluating program for conformance with the “Donor Bill of Rights,” IRS requirements, and other philanthropic best practices and requirements Attending fund development committee meetings, including giving a presentation about the year-end solicitation plan and soliciting input

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

The CEC would like to expand or improve its existing programs to better meet the needs of the environmental community. However, the CEC has not executed a coordinated, year-end solicitation from individual donors for several years. Annual strategic planning by the board has identified an annual fund drive as a critical task for CEC in 2015, and the intern will be essential to the implementation of this effort.

Duties:

Developing a plan for the year-end solicitation Researching past donors and program participants to identify prospects Developing solicitation materials, including templates for letters, emails, thank you notes, and social media Inputting campaign information, including prospects, goals, documents, etc., into CEC’s donor database Evaluating program for conformance with the “Donor Bill of Rights,” IRS requirements, and other philanthropic best practices and requirements Attending fund development committee meetings, including giving a presentation about the year-end solicitation plan and soliciting input

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Environmental Resource Guide Coordinator

With well over 100 organizations represented in the current guide, and a growing audience for the information, the CEC would like to create a version of the resource guide specifically for the educational setting. The audience will be school teachers, informal environmental educators, and afterschool programs.

Duties:

Collecting, via email and phone, information about environmental programs that may be of interest to the target audience Compiling the information into a usable format—both electronic and printed. Conducting a focus group (educators will be pre-identified by the CEC) to determine educator needs and an matching format Working with a proofreader Soliciting sponsorships to support the cost of printing and shipping the guide Graphic design and typesetting Developing a list of recipients & arranging distribution Preparing an evaluation tool for the Guide

 

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

With well over 100 organizations represented in the current guide, and a growing audience for the information, the CEC would like to create a version of the resource guide specifically for the educational setting. The audience will be school teachers, informal environmental educators, and afterschool programs.

Duties:

Collecting, via email and phone, information about environmental programs that may be of interest to the target audience Compiling the information into a usable format—both electronic and printed. Conducting a focus group (educators will be pre-identified by the CEC) to determine educator needs and an matching format Working with a proofreader Soliciting sponsorships to support the cost of printing and shipping the guide Graphic design and typesetting Developing a list of recipients & arranging distribution Preparing an evaluation tool for the Guide

 

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Government Relations Coordinator

Local, state, and national governments have a great deal of influence on the environment and environmental policy. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for nonprofits—especially small nonprofits—to keep tabs on all relevant activity. The Government Relations Intern’s job will be to track the environmental activities of one or more governing or administrative agencies and provide reports of both actions and opportunities to provide input.

Duties:

Select one or more agencies to review Prepare weekly report on activities, which might include: Relevant upcoming agenda items Decisions made relating to agenda items Environmental groups who have expressed an interest in the issue Public meeting notices Public comment opportunities Availability of significant reports Attend meetings as schedule allows Draft issue-specific fact sheets for publication on website and distribution through newsletter Contact and interview representatives of member organizations Research environmental issues Work with a proofreader/editor

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Local, state, and national governments have a great deal of influence on the environment and environmental policy. Unfortunately, it is often difficult for nonprofits—especially small nonprofits—to keep tabs on all relevant activity. The Government Relations Intern’s job will be to track the environmental activities of one or more governing or administrative agencies and provide reports of both actions and opportunities to provide input.

Duties:

Select one or more agencies to review Prepare weekly report on activities, which might include: Relevant upcoming agenda items Decisions made relating to agenda items Environmental groups who have expressed an interest in the issue Public meeting notices Public comment opportunities Availability of significant reports Attend meetings as schedule allows Draft issue-specific fact sheets for publication on website and distribution through newsletter Contact and interview representatives of member organizations Research environmental issues Work with a proofreader/editor

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Journalism Coordinator

The CEC would like to produce two series of articles about the environmental issues being addressed by its member communities. One series is intended for publication in the weekly newsletter. The other series will form the basis for an online library of articles for use in homeowner association newsletters and similar publications.

Duties:

Contact and interview representatives of member organizations Research environmental issues Write 6-12 articles for the CEC newsletter Write 12 articles for online library. Articles will focus on activities that can be undertaken by individuals to improve or protect environmental resources, and will highlight efforts of member organizations. Work with a proofreader/editor Prepare online library and market to homeowner associations Develop an annual editorial calendar for use by CEC staff Graphic design and typesetting of the articles Soliciting sponsorships to support online library

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

The CEC would like to produce two series of articles about the environmental issues being addressed by its member communities. One series is intended for publication in the weekly newsletter. The other series will form the basis for an online library of articles for use in homeowner association newsletters and similar publications.

Duties:

Contact and interview representatives of member organizations Research environmental issues Write 6-12 articles for the CEC newsletter Write 12 articles for online library. Articles will focus on activities that can be undertaken by individuals to improve or protect environmental resources, and will highlight efforts of member organizations. Work with a proofreader/editor Prepare online library and market to homeowner associations Develop an annual editorial calendar for use by CEC staff Graphic design and typesetting of the articles Soliciting sponsorships to support online library

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Marketing and Development Coordinator

The CEC would like to expand or improve its existing programs to better meet the needs of the environmental community. To do this, it needs to improve its development program.

Duties:

Collecting, via email and phone, information about environmental programs that may be of interest to the target audience Compiling the information into a usable format—both electronic and printed. Conducting a focus group (educators will be pre-identified by the CEC) to determine educator needs and an matching format Working with a proofreader Soliciting sponsorships to support the cost of printing and shipping the guide Graphic design and typesetting Soliciting bids for printing and then coordinating with the printer Developing a list of recipients Arranging distribution Preparing an evaluation tool for the Guide

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

The CEC would like to expand or improve its existing programs to better meet the needs of the environmental community. To do this, it needs to improve its development program.

Duties:

Collecting, via email and phone, information about environmental programs that may be of interest to the target audience Compiling the information into a usable format—both electronic and printed. Conducting a focus group (educators will be pre-identified by the CEC) to determine educator needs and an matching format Working with a proofreader Soliciting sponsorships to support the cost of printing and shipping the guide Graphic design and typesetting Soliciting bids for printing and then coordinating with the printer Developing a list of recipients Arranging distribution Preparing an evaluation tool for the Guide

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Digital Media Coordinator

The opportunity will provide exposure to various aspects of marketing and digital media including but not limited to: communications strategy, social media, email marketing, digital graphics, video and photography, websites, and marketing material design and production.

Duties might include:

Create a social media strategy in order to increase our online presence and promote our goals and initiatives Develop content and graphics for social media platforms in cooperation with staff to support the CEC’s programs, campaigns, and events Update cechouston.org to reflect latest news, program updates, events, etc., using the WordPress platform and Adobe software to create needed graphics and photo adjustments Take photo and video at CEC events for use across marketing channels, and organize and manage archive of photo and video

Ideally, the volunteer will be able to join our communications committee, which meets one weeknight evening each month, to discuss strategy.

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

The opportunity will provide exposure to various aspects of marketing and digital media including but not limited to: communications strategy, social media, email marketing, digital graphics, video and photography, websites, and marketing material design and production.

Duties might include:

Create a social media strategy in order to increase our online presence and promote our goals and initiatives Develop content and graphics for social media platforms in cooperation with staff to support the CEC’s programs, campaigns, and events Update cechouston.org to reflect latest news, program updates, events, etc., using the WordPress platform and Adobe software to create needed graphics and photo adjustments Take photo and video at CEC events for use across marketing channels, and organize and manage archive of photo and video

Ideally, the volunteer will be able to join our communications committee, which meets one weeknight evening each month, to discuss strategy.

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Administrative Support Volunteer

We have a lot of different things going on in our office that could always use your support. If you’re looking to earn a few volunteer hours after school, utilize your administrative skills, or seeking other special in-office projects, let us know and we may be able to work with you.

 

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

We have a lot of different things going on in our office that could always use your support. If you’re looking to earn a few volunteer hours after school, utilize your administrative skills, or seeking other special in-office projects, let us know and we may be able to work with you.

 

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Photographer

If you have photography skills and want to help the CEC document some of our fantastic events, we need your help! We will contact you with upcoming event dates which could use your skills and you can sign up to photograph as many as you want.

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

If you have photography skills and want to help the CEC document some of our fantastic events, we need your help! We will contact you with upcoming event dates which could use your skills and you can sign up to photograph as many as you want.

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor NRG Stadium Area

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Volunteers also needed in neighboring zip codes 77021, 77033

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Volunteers also needed in neighboring zip codes 77021, 77033

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77033

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Southeast

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Volunteers also needed in nearby zip codes 77017, 77075, 77505

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Volunteers also needed in nearby zip codes 77017, 77075, 77505

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77505

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Administrative Assistant Needed!

Volunteer Houston is seeking volunteers to help us deal with daily inquiries from volunteers and the agencies that we work with. We receive several phone calls every day from volunteers and non-profits in the Houston area, and we need some assistance dealing with those calls. This is an opportunity to work in an office environment and interact with non-profits and individuals across the Houston area. 

We are seeking help during typical business hours (sometime between 9am - 4pm) Monday-Friday. If you can help at all, even for a few hours a week, please let us know!

Our office is located at 12425 Chimney Rock Road Houston, TX 77035. 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer Houston is seeking volunteers to help us deal with daily inquiries from volunteers and the agencies that we work with. We receive several phone calls every day from volunteers and non-profits in the Houston area, and we need some assistance dealing with those calls. This is an opportunity to work in an office environment and interact with non-profits and individuals across the Houston area. 

We are seeking help during typical business hours (sometime between 9am - 4pm) Monday-Friday. If you can help at all, even for a few hours a week, please let us know!

Our office is located at 12425 Chimney Rock Road Houston, TX 77035. 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77035

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spanish Speaking Translators needed

Red Cross is following up with our neighbors that have been affected by the recent disasters and we are in need of a handful of Spanish Translators to sit with a current caseworker and help with the communication between parties.

Agency: American Red Cross

Red Cross is following up with our neighbors that have been affected by the recent disasters and we are in need of a handful of Spanish Translators to sit with a current caseworker and help with the communication between parties.

Agency: American Red Cross

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77098

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Gardeners Needed

We need 5 gardeners needed to help maintain our community garden at our Acres Homes Multi Service center every Wed, from 9am -11am.  

Volunteers are free to take home the harvest.

Agency: Houston Health Department

We need 5 gardeners needed to help maintain our community garden at our Acres Homes Multi Service center every Wed, from 9am -11am.  

Volunteers are free to take home the harvest.

Agency: Houston Health Department

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77091

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Help Us with Our Google AdWords Search Marketing Campaign!

Volunteer Houston has recently launched a Google AdWords search marketing campaign using funds provided by a grant from Google. The grant provides us with $10,000 per month to spend on AdWords advertising. 

We are seeking a volunteer with knowledge of PPC advertising to help us optimize this campaign by providing one-time guidance or actively contributing to the management of the campaign. Commitment level is entirely up to the volunteer. 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer Houston has recently launched a Google AdWords search marketing campaign using funds provided by a grant from Google. The grant provides us with $10,000 per month to spend on AdWords advertising. 

We are seeking a volunteer with knowledge of PPC advertising to help us optimize this campaign by providing one-time guidance or actively contributing to the management of the campaign. Commitment level is entirely up to the volunteer. 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77035

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Coordination volunteer

The CEC recently created and began implementing a volunteer program that would benefit from the help of a volunteer who can continue to strengthen and improve the program. The volunteer coordinator would be responsible for the following:

Reviewing and understanding the volunteer policy manual & handbook, as well as ensuring its application keeping up with volunteer applications setting up meetings with potential volunteers ensuring volunteer hours are being tracked working the volunteer board members to improve their service creating new volunteer opportunities and marketing them online and at local universities.

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

The CEC recently created and began implementing a volunteer program that would benefit from the help of a volunteer who can continue to strengthen and improve the program. The volunteer coordinator would be responsible for the following:

Reviewing and understanding the volunteer policy manual & handbook, as well as ensuring its application keeping up with volunteer applications setting up meetings with potential volunteers ensuring volunteer hours are being tracked working the volunteer board members to improve their service creating new volunteer opportunities and marketing them online and at local universities.

Agency: Citizens' Environmental Coalition

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Medical Transportation Aide Medical Center

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77021

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Medical Transportation Aide Conroe

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments. Volunteers additionally provide companionship while maximizing independence.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers provide transportation for clients who are blind and visually impaired during the week to/from medical appointments. Volunteers additionally provide companionship while maximizing independence.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77303

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Special Education Teachers needed!

 Special Education Teachers needed to work with adults with Down syndrome

  Monday through Friday  9am - 3:30pm  -  if you can't work every day, just let us know what days work best for you!

Please contact us for more information.

Agency: Friends of Down Syndrome

 Special Education Teachers needed to work with adults with Down syndrome

  Monday through Friday  9am - 3:30pm  -  if you can't work every day, just let us know what days work best for you!

Please contact us for more information.

Agency: Friends of Down Syndrome

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77092

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Houston Texans - Concession Stand Volunteer

We are looking for a energetic volunteers to work with us during the Texans season.  KER Foundation its volunteers will operate a concession stand during all of the Texans home games at NRG stadium. Volunteer can expect to be at the stadium at least  4 - 6hrs.  A portion of the proceeds from the alcohol, food and non-alcoholic beverages go to KER Foundation.  All volunteers must have their TABC (Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission) certificate.  This certification can be completed online for $11 - $15.  We will reimburse the certification fee to anyone that works more than four events.     Volunteering at the concession stand is fun and energizing.  It's also a great way to experience the excitement and energy during a professional sporting event.  Volunteers are also encouraged to tell their friends and social media followers to visit them at our stand.  

 

Agency: Katherine Everett Robinson Foundation

We are looking for a energetic volunteers to work with us during the Texans season.  KER Foundation its volunteers will operate a concession stand during all of the Texans home games at NRG stadium. Volunteer can expect to be at the stadium at least  4 - 6hrs.  A portion of the proceeds from the alcohol, food and non-alcoholic beverages go to KER Foundation.  All volunteers must have their TABC (Texas Alcohol Beverage Commission) certificate.  This certification can be completed online for $11 - $15.  We will reimburse the certification fee to anyone that works more than four events.     Volunteering at the concession stand is fun and energizing.  It's also a great way to experience the excitement and energy during a professional sporting event.  Volunteers are also encouraged to tell their friends and social media followers to visit them at our stand.  

 

Agency: Katherine Everett Robinson Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Girl or Guy "Friday" - Tuesday and Thursday

We are looking for someone to answer the phone, make copies, greet clients, order lunches and call metro lift to schedule pick up for the clients.

Tuesday and/or Thursday - both days or only one, you're help is much needed and appreciated!

9:00am to 3:30pm

Agency: Friends of Down Syndrome

We are looking for someone to answer the phone, make copies, greet clients, order lunches and call metro lift to schedule pick up for the clients.

Tuesday and/or Thursday - both days or only one, you're help is much needed and appreciated!

9:00am to 3:30pm

Agency: Friends of Down Syndrome

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77092

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Medical Transportation Cross Timbers/Kashmere Gardens

Volunteers drive individuals who are blind or visually impaired to and from doctors appointments. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired have difficulty with transportation needs, especially to appointments.

Volunteers are needed in 77026 zip code.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers drive individuals who are blind or visually impaired to and from doctors appointments. Individuals who are blind or visually impaired have difficulty with transportation needs, especially to appointments.

Volunteers are needed in 77026 zip code.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77026

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Humble

Volunteers assist a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying, picking up prescriptions and/or running errands. Volunteers in this position provide companionship while maximizing independence for clients. Individuals or couples are invited to volunteer.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

This includes zip codes such as 77396.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying, picking up prescriptions and/or running errands. Volunteers in this position provide companionship while maximizing independence for clients. Individuals or couples are invited to volunteer.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

This includes zip codes such as 77396.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77396

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Katy Area

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with sight dependent tasks. For this area of town, we require someone on Sunday mornings.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with sight dependent tasks. For this area of town, we require someone on Sunday mornings.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77450

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Adult Day Care Assistant

Volunteers assist in the Multi Care Center, The Lighthouse's adult day activity program. Volunteers assist with recreation classes, serve coffee and lunch, and provide companionship for clients who are blind and visually impaired. 

Commitment is once a week for 1-2 hours.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist in the Multi Care Center, The Lighthouse's adult day activity program. Volunteers assist with recreation classes, serve coffee and lunch, and provide companionship for clients who are blind and visually impaired. 

Commitment is once a week for 1-2 hours.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77019

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Home Visitor Meyerland

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77096

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Employment Mentor Volunteer Opportunity

Position- Employment Mentor
Mentors are individuals that ease the transition to self-sufficiency by establishing a relationship with a refugee. A mentor’s goal is to assist a refugee in reaching self-sufficiency as quickly as possible through one-on-one guidance, advocacy, and individualized support. Through weekly visits, employment mentors will support refugees in realizing both short-term and long-term professional goals.

Duties/Expectations-

Provide job readiness/pre-employment training (Demonstrate professional etiquette, conduct mock interviews, discuss workplace culture) Closely assist with the employment process (Build a résumé, job search, fill out job applications) Provide professional insight as it pertains to a particular job sector (Certification and training, general advancement opportunities) Coach and encourage mentee through potential challenges and setbacks Communicate with RST staff regularly to report progress and submit timesheets Commit to your mentee for the entire duration of your service term

Time Commitment- We ask that our volunteers commit to a duration of at least 4 months. Mentors and mentees should establish a more detailed schedule at their first meeting. Mentors must also attend a one-time volunteer orientation and submit to a background check.

Benefits-

Gain insight into the refugee experience Build cross-cultural understanding Create lasting friendships

How to Apply/Contact Information- To apply, please create your volunteer profile at houston.rstx.volunteerhub.com. For more information, please give us a call at 713-644-6224. 

Agency: Refugee Services of Texas

Position- Employment Mentor
Mentors are individuals that ease the transition to self-sufficiency by establishing a relationship with a refugee. A mentor’s goal is to assist a refugee in reaching self-sufficiency as quickly as possible through one-on-one guidance, advocacy, and individualized support. Through weekly visits, employment mentors will support refugees in realizing both short-term and long-term professional goals.

Duties/Expectations-

Provide job readiness/pre-employment training (Demonstrate professional etiquette, conduct mock interviews, discuss workplace culture) Closely assist with the employment process (Build a résumé, job search, fill out job applications) Provide professional insight as it pertains to a particular job sector (Certification and training, general advancement opportunities) Coach and encourage mentee through potential challenges and setbacks Communicate with RST staff regularly to report progress and submit timesheets Commit to your mentee for the entire duration of your service term

Time Commitment- We ask that our volunteers commit to a duration of at least 4 months. Mentors and mentees should establish a more detailed schedule at their first meeting. Mentors must also attend a one-time volunteer orientation and submit to a background check.

Benefits-

Gain insight into the refugee experience Build cross-cultural understanding Create lasting friendships

How to Apply/Contact Information- To apply, please create your volunteer profile at houston.rstx.volunteerhub.com. For more information, please give us a call at 713-644-6224. 

Agency: Refugee Services of Texas

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77036

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Refugee Mentorship

Mentors are integral partners in resettling refugees by providing extra care so that they may quickly become self-sufficient. Through weekly visits, mentors will assist refugees in realizing short-term goals while also providing an introduction to American culture and customs. Mentors are individuals that ease the transition to self-sufficiency by establishing a relationship with a refugee. A mentor’s goal is to assist a refugee in reaching self-sufficiency as quickly as possible through one-on-one guidance, advocacy, and individualized support.

Duties/Expectations-

Be a friend [Help a refugee family become familiar with their new environment, actively support and encourage through a potentially challenging transitional period] Be a teacher [Tutor in conversational English, provide basic financial literacy training, assist with managing household affairs]  Be an advocate [Help establish a social support network for refugee families, refer refugee families to RST staff for any issues or concerns regarding employment, healthcare, and other social services] Provide job readiness/pre-employment training (Demonstrate professional etiquette, conduct mock interviews, discuss workplace culture) Closely assist with the employment process (Build a résumé, job search, fill out job applications) Provide professional insight as it pertains to a particular job sector (Certification and training, general advancement opportunities) Coach and encourage mentee through potential challenges and setbacks Communicate with RST staff regularly to report progress and submit timesheets Commit to your mentee for the entire duration of your service term

Time Commitment- We ask that our volunteers commit to a duration of at least 4 months. Mentors and mentees should establish a more detailed schedule at their first meeting. Mentors must also attend a volunteer orientation and submit to a background check.

Gain insight into the refugee experience, and build cross-cultural understanding!

To apply, create your volunteer profile at houston.rstx.volunteerhub.com. 

Agency: Refugee Services of Texas

Mentors are integral partners in resettling refugees by providing extra care so that they may quickly become self-sufficient. Through weekly visits, mentors will assist refugees in realizing short-term goals while also providing an introduction to American culture and customs. Mentors are individuals that ease the transition to self-sufficiency by establishing a relationship with a refugee. A mentor’s goal is to assist a refugee in reaching self-sufficiency as quickly as possible through one-on-one guidance, advocacy, and individualized support.

Duties/Expectations-

Be a friend [Help a refugee family become familiar with their new environment, actively support and encourage through a potentially challenging transitional period] Be a teacher [Tutor in conversational English, provide basic financial literacy training, assist with managing household affairs]  Be an advocate [Help establish a social support network for refugee families, refer refugee families to RST staff for any issues or concerns regarding employment, healthcare, and other social services] Provide job readiness/pre-employment training (Demonstrate professional etiquette, conduct mock interviews, discuss workplace culture) Closely assist with the employment process (Build a résumé, job search, fill out job applications) Provide professional insight as it pertains to a particular job sector (Certification and training, general advancement opportunities) Coach and encourage mentee through potential challenges and setbacks Communicate with RST staff regularly to report progress and submit timesheets Commit to your mentee for the entire duration of your service term

Time Commitment- We ask that our volunteers commit to a duration of at least 4 months. Mentors and mentees should establish a more detailed schedule at their first meeting. Mentors must also attend a volunteer orientation and submit to a background check.

Gain insight into the refugee experience, and build cross-cultural understanding!

To apply, create your volunteer profile at houston.rstx.volunteerhub.com. 

Agency: Refugee Services of Texas

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77074

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Case Management Volunteer Opportunity

Position- Case Management Volunteer
Volunteering is an exciting way to connect with other cultures while providing vital support for refugees that are starting new lives in Texas. Case Management volunteers will learn about the United States Reception and Placement program while receiving the opportunity to directly work with and enhance our local resettlement and integration services.

Duties/Expectations-

Assist case managers with providing services to clients [Coordination of housing, orientation/client education, support with accessing community resources]  Provide transportation for clients to offsite appointments or activities as needed Assist with case file documentation

Time Commitment- We ask that our volunteers commit to a duration of at least 3 months. Case managers and volunteers should establish a more detailed schedule at their first meeting. All volunteers must also attend a one-time orientation and submit to a background check.

Benefits-

Gain insight into the refugee experience Build cross-cultural understanding Create lasting friendships

How to Apply/Contact Information- To apply, send an email to houston@rstx.org with the subject line: "Case Management Volunteer". For more information, please give us a call at 713-644-6224.

Agency: Refugee Services of Texas

Position- Case Management Volunteer
Volunteering is an exciting way to connect with other cultures while providing vital support for refugees that are starting new lives in Texas. Case Management volunteers will learn about the United States Reception and Placement program while receiving the opportunity to directly work with and enhance our local resettlement and integration services.

Duties/Expectations-

Assist case managers with providing services to clients [Coordination of housing, orientation/client education, support with accessing community resources]  Provide transportation for clients to offsite appointments or activities as needed Assist with case file documentation

Time Commitment- We ask that our volunteers commit to a duration of at least 3 months. Case managers and volunteers should establish a more detailed schedule at their first meeting. All volunteers must also attend a one-time orientation and submit to a background check.

Benefits-

Gain insight into the refugee experience Build cross-cultural understanding Create lasting friendships

How to Apply/Contact Information- To apply, send an email to houston@rstx.org with the subject line: "Case Management Volunteer". For more information, please give us a call at 713-644-6224.

Agency: Refugee Services of Texas

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77081

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Habitat Young Professionals Committee

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HYP is seeking young professionals from all backgrounds to take on leadership roles as the Habitat Young Professionals Committee. Here you will be able to use your unique skills and resources to raise awareness, money and volunteers for Habitat Northwest Harris County. The objective of this committee is to develop and empower the next generation of leaders to combat poverty and create opportunity through affordable home ownership for low income families. 

Volunteer Service – The HYP Committee will provide members with opportunities to participate in constructing Habitat homes, renovating existing homes through the Home Repair Program, organizing and selling donated materials at the Habitat ReStore, and assisting with other activities to support the mission of Habitat Northwest Harris County. Advocacy and Awareness – The HYP Committee will host a number of social events where members will have a chance to network with other professionals and share their Habitat experiences. The purpose of these events will be to advocate for and spread awareness about Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County and HYP NWHC and build the membership base. Fundraising – The HYP Committee will aid in the planning of special events to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County so they can continue to build homes and provide services.

 

to sign up to volunteer with other young professionals building homes click HERE!

Contact Rachel@habitatnwhc.org for more information

 

   

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

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HYP is seeking young professionals from all backgrounds to take on leadership roles as the Habitat Young Professionals Committee. Here you will be able to use your unique skills and resources to raise awareness, money and volunteers for Habitat Northwest Harris County. The objective of this committee is to develop and empower the next generation of leaders to combat poverty and create opportunity through affordable home ownership for low income families. 

Volunteer Service – The HYP Committee will provide members with opportunities to participate in constructing Habitat homes, renovating existing homes through the Home Repair Program, organizing and selling donated materials at the Habitat ReStore, and assisting with other activities to support the mission of Habitat Northwest Harris County. Advocacy and Awareness – The HYP Committee will host a number of social events where members will have a chance to network with other professionals and share their Habitat experiences. The purpose of these events will be to advocate for and spread awareness about Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County and HYP NWHC and build the membership base. Fundraising – The HYP Committee will aid in the planning of special events to raise money for Habitat for Humanity Northwest Harris County so they can continue to build homes and provide services.

 

to sign up to volunteer with other young professionals building homes click HERE!

Contact Rachel@habitatnwhc.org for more information

 

   

Agency: Habitat For Humanity Northwest Harris County

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77070

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Baytown

Volunteers help grocery shopping, mail reading and other signt dependent tasks for a blind adult. Volunteers help maximize independence while providing companionship. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. 

Volunteers are needed in 77520 zip code.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers help grocery shopping, mail reading and other signt dependent tasks for a blind adult. Volunteers help maximize independence while providing companionship. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. 

Volunteers are needed in 77520 zip code.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77520

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor The Woodlands

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Volunteers help maximize independence while providing companionship. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. Couples or teams of two welcome to volunteer.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Volunteers help maximize independence while providing companionship. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. Couples or teams of two welcome to volunteer.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77380

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Briar Forest/Westside Area

Volunteers in this position would assist a single individual with blindness do sight dependent tasks such transportation and mail reading. One difficulty for individuals who are blind or visually impaired is transportation. Volunteers in this opportunity help adult clients get to and from doctors appointments, grocery store, and other important appointments. 

Volunteers needed in 77077, 77072, and 77074 zip codes.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers in this position would assist a single individual with blindness do sight dependent tasks such transportation and mail reading. One difficulty for individuals who are blind or visually impaired is transportation. Volunteers in this opportunity help adult clients get to and from doctors appointments, grocery store, and other important appointments. 

Volunteers needed in 77077, 77072, and 77074 zip codes.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77077

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Sharpstown

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. Couples or teams of two welcome to volunteer.

Volunteers needed in nearby Zip Codes as well including 77074 and 77072

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. Couples or teams of two welcome to volunteer.

Volunteers needed in nearby Zip Codes as well including 77074 and 77072

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77074

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Field Trip Program Volunteer Teacher

The Nature Discover Center is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual who has a passion for science, nature, and children to volunteer with our field trip program. This volunteer will work closely with our staff naturalists and other volunteer teachers to lead our discovery-based field trip program Nature at Your Doorstep. This individual will be a crucial member of the team in adding to the overall Nature Discovery Center field trip experience. 

The Nature Discovery Center is a nonprofit nature center and 4-acre nature park located in Bellaire, TX. We believe a personal connection to nature is an essential part of life. We ignite life-long curiosity, understanding, and respect for nature through education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Co-lead our discovery-based field trip program Nature at Your Doorstep. Provide interactive hands-on experiences in our science based Discovery Rooms. Volunteer Teachers will lead a tour of the nature center and park to a small group (8-12) of early elementary students and their adult chaperones. Training is provided. Field trips are scheduled weekday mornings. Volunteers are needed for 2-hour time blocks. Frequency is flexible, weekly or monthly.

Agency: Nature Discovery Center

The Nature Discover Center is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic individual who has a passion for science, nature, and children to volunteer with our field trip program. This volunteer will work closely with our staff naturalists and other volunteer teachers to lead our discovery-based field trip program Nature at Your Doorstep. This individual will be a crucial member of the team in adding to the overall Nature Discovery Center field trip experience. 

The Nature Discovery Center is a nonprofit nature center and 4-acre nature park located in Bellaire, TX. We believe a personal connection to nature is an essential part of life. We ignite life-long curiosity, understanding, and respect for nature through education.

Primary Responsibilities:

Co-lead our discovery-based field trip program Nature at Your Doorstep. Provide interactive hands-on experiences in our science based Discovery Rooms. Volunteer Teachers will lead a tour of the nature center and park to a small group (8-12) of early elementary students and their adult chaperones. Training is provided. Field trips are scheduled weekday mornings. Volunteers are needed for 2-hour time blocks. Frequency is flexible, weekly or monthly.

Agency: Nature Discovery Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Front Desk "Welcome" Volunteer

Help us welcome visitors to the nature center and assist them with their needs!

We rely on ‘Welcome’ Volunteers to provide outstanding customer service to all visitors and to respond to inquiries by providing information and/or directing visitors to resources or staff members. Training is provided. We need ‘Welcome’ volunteers each afternoon and on the weekends.

The primary responsibility of the Front Desk Volunteer is to answer phone calls and welcome visitors to the nature center.

The Front Desk Volunteer will:

Provide outstanding customer service to all visitors Respond to inquiries by providing information and/or directing visitors to resources or staff members Answer phone calls: answer questions as able, take messages, and transfer to the appropriate staff member

Agency: Nature Discovery Center

Help us welcome visitors to the nature center and assist them with their needs!

We rely on ‘Welcome’ Volunteers to provide outstanding customer service to all visitors and to respond to inquiries by providing information and/or directing visitors to resources or staff members. Training is provided. We need ‘Welcome’ volunteers each afternoon and on the weekends.

The primary responsibility of the Front Desk Volunteer is to answer phone calls and welcome visitors to the nature center.

The Front Desk Volunteer will:

Provide outstanding customer service to all visitors Respond to inquiries by providing information and/or directing visitors to resources or staff members Answer phone calls: answer questions as able, take messages, and transfer to the appropriate staff member

Agency: Nature Discovery Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Seeking passionate individuals

Comfort Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals looking to share their time and special talents in support of our patients and their families. Volunteers are a vital part of our hospice team who assist with any number of patient and family needs ranging from social visits to helping with special last wishes and celebrations. Your time and sharing of your special talents can make a meaningful difference for those who need you most.

We need volunteers to help with:

- Companionship

- Caregiver support

- Veteran to Veteran outreach

And much more!

Agency: Comfort Hospice O f Houston

Comfort Hospice is seeking compassionate individuals looking to share their time and special talents in support of our patients and their families. Volunteers are a vital part of our hospice team who assist with any number of patient and family needs ranging from social visits to helping with special last wishes and celebrations. Your time and sharing of your special talents can make a meaningful difference for those who need you most.

We need volunteers to help with:

- Companionship

- Caregiver support

- Veteran to Veteran outreach

And much more!

Agency: Comfort Hospice O f Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77074

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Seeking Administrative Help

Comfort Hospice is seeking awesome individuals looking to share their time. Volunteers are a vital part of our hospice team who assist with a number of tasks.

We need volunteers to help with Office Support.

As an administrative volunteer, you can volunteer as little as 3 hours a month.

A background check and drug screen willl be required.

Agency: Comfort Hospice O f Houston

Comfort Hospice is seeking awesome individuals looking to share their time. Volunteers are a vital part of our hospice team who assist with a number of tasks.

We need volunteers to help with Office Support.

As an administrative volunteer, you can volunteer as little as 3 hours a month.

A background check and drug screen willl be required.

Agency: Comfort Hospice O f Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >14 years old

Zip Code: 77074

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Garden Help

Adults, if you are interested in learning about gardening, native plants, and invasive species join the Nature Discovery Center on the first  Monday of the month to help us care for the park. No experience is necessary but come dressed for the weather, bugs, and be prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and tools or use ours.  9:30 till Noon.  If you are interested in gardening but cannot make the dates please contact us to see if other time slots can be arranged.  Thanks!

Agency: Nature Discovery Center

Adults, if you are interested in learning about gardening, native plants, and invasive species join the Nature Discovery Center on the first  Monday of the month to help us care for the park. No experience is necessary but come dressed for the weather, bugs, and be prepared to get dirty. Bring your own gloves and tools or use ours.  9:30 till Noon.  If you are interested in gardening but cannot make the dates please contact us to see if other time slots can be arranged.  Thanks!

Agency: Nature Discovery Center

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77401

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Home Visitor Sharpstown

Volunteers assist a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. 

Volunteers are need in 77074, 77057, and 77042 zip codes.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. 

Volunteers are need in 77074, 77057, and 77042 zip codes.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77074

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Greater Hobby Area/Southeast Houston

Volunteers help with grocery shopping, mail reading and other sight dependent tasks for a blind adult. Volunteers help maximize independence while providing companionship to clients. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers help with grocery shopping, mail reading and other sight dependent tasks for a blind adult. Volunteers help maximize independence while providing companionship to clients. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77048

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor 290 Cooridor

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. 

 Volunteers needed in near by zip codes as well. Including: 77092.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists a blind adult with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying and/or running errands. Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. 

 Volunteers needed in near by zip codes as well. Including: 77092.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77092

Allow Groups: No