Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Inkind: Houston Community ToolBank -

Help support your local ToolBank with an in-kind donation to help us round out our warehouse opening in 2015.

List of Current Needs
• Industrial Racking / Shelving – Heavy Duty
• Cabinets – Storage / Cabinetry for storage
• Office Supplies (Manila Folders, Pens, Paper, etc.)
• Plastic Bins, Hopper Bins
• Flat Carts (shipping style) / Shopping Carts
• Hand Truck
• Desktop Computers, LCD Displays, and misc.
• Refrigerator
• Mop + Mop Bucket
• Counter Top w. storage (15’ x 13’, L-shaped)
• Lockers (school or work)
• Pallet Jack
• Safety Equipment (cones, tape, etc.)
• Repair Shop (Work Table, Work Stool, Tool case)
• Doorbell
• Locking Mailbox
• Extension Cords, Power Strips

Professional Needs
• General Contractor (Closet built)
• Electrical Contractor (New Outlets)
• Printing Services / Banners, Brochures, Swag, T-Shirts

This is just a partial list! If you are unsure if something you have may be used, please contact Craig – (808)457-6745, craig.crisler@toolbank.org.

Agency: Houston Community ToolBank

Help support your local ToolBank with an in-kind donation to help us round out our warehouse opening in 2015.

List of Current Needs
• Industrial Racking / Shelving – Heavy Duty
• Cabinets – Storage / Cabinetry for storage
• Office Supplies (Manila Folders, Pens, Paper, etc.)
• Plastic Bins, Hopper Bins
• Flat Carts (shipping style) / Shopping Carts
• Hand Truck
• Desktop Computers, LCD Displays, and misc.
• Refrigerator
• Mop + Mop Bucket
• Counter Top w. storage (15’ x 13’, L-shaped)
• Lockers (school or work)
• Pallet Jack
• Safety Equipment (cones, tape, etc.)
• Repair Shop (Work Table, Work Stool, Tool case)
• Doorbell
• Locking Mailbox
• Extension Cords, Power Strips

Professional Needs
• General Contractor (Closet built)
• Electrical Contractor (New Outlets)
• Printing Services / Banners, Brochures, Swag, T-Shirts

This is just a partial list! If you are unsure if something you have may be used, please contact Craig – (808)457-6745, craig.crisler@toolbank.org.

Agency: Houston Community ToolBank

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77020

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Tandem Bike Rider

As a volunteer, you would be the sighted rider on the front of a tandem bike with a blind or visually impaired rider on the back. Group bike rides occur twice a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

As a volunteer, you would be the sighted rider on the front of a tandem bike with a blind or visually impaired rider on the back. Group bike rides occur twice a month.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77019

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Front Desk Volunteer (copy)

Our Front Desk Volunteers help support the day-to-day operations of Dress for Success Houston by covering our front desk and giving tours to donors. These volunteers greet other volunteers, clients and donors when they come to our office. They also work with our referring agencies in setting up client appointments and route phone calls to the appropriate staff person.

Volunteer Need: Tuesday Afternoons from 2:30-4:30P

Agency: Dress for Success Houston

Our Front Desk Volunteers help support the day-to-day operations of Dress for Success Houston by covering our front desk and giving tours to donors. These volunteers greet other volunteers, clients and donors when they come to our office. They also work with our referring agencies in setting up client appointments and route phone calls to the appropriate staff person.

Volunteer Need: Tuesday Afternoons from 2:30-4:30P

Agency: Dress for Success Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77098

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: First Impressions Volunteer

First Impressions volunteers work either one-on-one, or in small groups, with clients to help them increase the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to be successful in job interviews.  They provide practical information on preparing for interviews as well as an opportunity to practice their interview and presentation skills.  

Available shifts:

Monday-Thursday: 1:45-4P
Monday-Friday: 10:45-1P

Agency: Dress for Success Houston

First Impressions volunteers work either one-on-one, or in small groups, with clients to help them increase the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to be successful in job interviews.  They provide practical information on preparing for interviews as well as an opportunity to practice their interview and presentation skills.  

Available shifts:

Monday-Thursday: 1:45-4P
Monday-Friday: 10:45-1P

Agency: Dress for Success Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77098

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Information Desk Volunteer

Greet visitors as they enter the hospital. Provide patient information such as room location. The Information Desk also serves as the hospital concierge providing local restaurant and hotel information as well as calling for taxi service etc. Uniform required. Free parking provided.

Shifts are available every day of the week; 3-4 hour shifts available

Contact igaviria@stlukeshealth.org if you're interested

Thank you!

 

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

Greet visitors as they enter the hospital. Provide patient information such as room location. The Information Desk also serves as the hospital concierge providing local restaurant and hotel information as well as calling for taxi service etc. Uniform required. Free parking provided.

Shifts are available every day of the week; 3-4 hour shifts available

Contact igaviria@stlukeshealth.org if you're interested

Thank you!

 

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: Waiting Area Liaison Volunteer

Volunteers are needed to assist the patients, their guest and the staff in the Cardiovascular, Intensive Care, General Surgery, and Ambulatory Surgery waiting areas of the hospital. Duties include greeting patients and their guest upon arrival, assisting with family visits to patients both pre-op and post-op, extending moral support to patients, loved ones, and generally serving as a liaison between the waiting and patient care areas

Weekly four-hour shifts are available between 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on weekdays or weekends

Free valet or self-parking is provided. Volunteers also receive discounts in the cafeteria and gift shop

Please contact igaviria@stlukeshealth.org if you're interested

 

 

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

Volunteers are needed to assist the patients, their guest and the staff in the Cardiovascular, Intensive Care, General Surgery, and Ambulatory Surgery waiting areas of the hospital. Duties include greeting patients and their guest upon arrival, assisting with family visits to patients both pre-op and post-op, extending moral support to patients, loved ones, and generally serving as a liaison between the waiting and patient care areas

Weekly four-hour shifts are available between 7 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. on weekdays or weekends

Free valet or self-parking is provided. Volunteers also receive discounts in the cafeteria and gift shop

Please contact igaviria@stlukeshealth.org if you're interested

 

 

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: Patient Advocate Volunteer

If you are extroverted, service-oriented volunteer this is the position for you.  Volunteers are needed to visit patients and their family members during their hospital stay to disseminate information about hospital procedures, amenities and area parking & hotel information.

Shifts are available every day of the week; 3-4 hour shifts available

Contact igaviria@stlukeshealth.org if you're interested

Thank you!

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

If you are extroverted, service-oriented volunteer this is the position for you.  Volunteers are needed to visit patients and their family members during their hospital stay to disseminate information about hospital procedures, amenities and area parking & hotel information.

Shifts are available every day of the week; 3-4 hour shifts available

Contact igaviria@stlukeshealth.org if you're interested

Thank you!

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: Emergency Department Volunteer

Volunteers are needed in the Emergency Department to assist patients, their families and staff: Some of the duties this position performs:

Direct patients, family members and guest to locations as requested Escort patients to their assigned rooms Transport patients by wheelchair to treatment areas Perform Comfort Rounds offering patients blankets/sheets Assist with discharging patients

Times Available: 3 or 4 hours shifts are available 

Monday through Friday between 11AM and 11PM

Volunteers receive FREE Parking while performing their volunteer service.

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

Volunteers are needed in the Emergency Department to assist patients, their families and staff: Some of the duties this position performs:

Direct patients, family members and guest to locations as requested Escort patients to their assigned rooms Transport patients by wheelchair to treatment areas Perform Comfort Rounds offering patients blankets/sheets Assist with discharging patients

Times Available: 3 or 4 hours shifts are available 

Monday through Friday between 11AM and 11PM

Volunteers receive FREE Parking while performing their volunteer service.

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: Preparation for Grand Opening!

Looking for volunteers to help setup facility in preparation for grand opening.

Agency: Houston Community ToolBank

Looking for volunteers to help setup facility in preparation for grand opening.

Agency: Houston Community ToolBank

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77020

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer for FotoFest Craft Nights

Join us for FotoFun Craft Night Craft Nights are here so register early to reserve your spot.  Craft Nights are fun, creative and engaging evenings where volunteers come together and make magic by creating the crafts and decorations that will be used for FotoFun, the sole fundraiser benefiting the Literacy Through Photography program.  We rely on volunteers like yourself to make our FotoFun event look amazing, colorful and fun. Once you register we will follow up with you regarding location and any other important information.

Craft Nights (for all Ages)
http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/507330594073 October 8, 2014 October 22, 2014
December 3, 2014
January 27, 2015

Adult Craft Night (21+)
http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/10062027040123 November 12, 2014

January 13, 2015

Volunteer for the actual day of FotoFun
February 7, 2014 | from 1 - 6 pm
This is a super fun day where volunteers get to assist our young guests in doing arts and crafts and other responsibilities through out the event.http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/45573958405 

We look forward to working with you!   If you have further questions please send us a message at ltp2@fotofest.org

Agency: FotoFest

Join us for FotoFun Craft Night Craft Nights are here so register early to reserve your spot.  Craft Nights are fun, creative and engaging evenings where volunteers come together and make magic by creating the crafts and decorations that will be used for FotoFun, the sole fundraiser benefiting the Literacy Through Photography program.  We rely on volunteers like yourself to make our FotoFun event look amazing, colorful and fun. Once you register we will follow up with you regarding location and any other important information.

Craft Nights (for all Ages)
http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/507330594073 October 8, 2014 October 22, 2014
December 3, 2014
January 27, 2015

Adult Craft Night (21+)
http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/10062027040123 November 12, 2014

January 13, 2015

Volunteer for the actual day of FotoFun
February 7, 2014 | from 1 - 6 pm
This is a super fun day where volunteers get to assist our young guests in doing arts and crafts and other responsibilities through out the event.http://www.volunteerspot.com/login/entry/45573958405 

We look forward to working with you!   If you have further questions please send us a message at ltp2@fotofest.org

Agency: FotoFest

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77007

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Merchandising Volunteer

Dress for Success Houston's Merchandising Volunteers are vital to thedaily operations at DFSH. Merchandisers sort, organize and process donations. They also ensure that our store is up-to-date for our clients making it easier to find that perfect interview suit.

Agency: Dress for Success Houston

Dress for Success Houston's Merchandising Volunteers are vital to thedaily operations at DFSH. Merchandisers sort, organize and process donations. They also ensure that our store is up-to-date for our clients making it easier to find that perfect interview suit.

Agency: Dress for Success Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77098

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Store Sales

Volunteers are needed to assist in our store, Reflections, selling adaptive aids in a retail setting including catalog and telephone orders on weekdays. Retail experience may be beneficial but is not required for this opportunity.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers are needed to assist in our store, Reflections, selling adaptive aids in a retail setting including catalog and telephone orders on weekdays. Retail experience may be beneficial but is not required for this opportunity.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77019

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Veterans Needed

Veterans needed to volunteer for various opportunities related to mentoring, minor construction, project management, homeless outreach, community involvement, and overall improvement in the lives of our community's veteran population.

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Veterans needed to volunteer for various opportunities related to mentoring, minor construction, project management, homeless outreach, community involvement, and overall improvement in the lives of our community's veteran population.

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Use your Grant Writing Skills

Need a Grant writer for a non profit 501 (c) 3 Charity that Advocate for emotional abused children and domestic violence.

 

 

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need a Grant writer for a non profit 501 (c) 3 Charity that Advocate for emotional abused children and domestic violence.

 

 

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Are you Creative???

Volunteer Houston needs a refresh of our St. Nick costume. For Over 20 years we have had the same costume and it is getting a little battle worn. 

If you are artistic and would like to create something for the next year's St. Nick - we would love to take advantage of your talents!

Together we can impact the youth of tomorrow. 

Here is an image of our current St. Nick. 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer Houston needs a refresh of our St. Nick costume. For Over 20 years we have had the same costume and it is getting a little battle worn. 

If you are artistic and would like to create something for the next year's St. Nick - we would love to take advantage of your talents!

Together we can impact the youth of tomorrow. 

Here is an image of our current St. Nick. 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77098

Allow Groups: No


Inkind: Charity in need of computers

We are in need of 2 computers for our office in order to serve the community.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

We are in need of 2 computers for our office in order to serve the community.

Agency: Children 4 Tomorrow

Need Type: Inkind

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77054

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor (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

Zip Code: 77019

Allow Groups: No


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: 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: 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


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: 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: 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: 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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 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 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: We need your help!!!

We need people to help us pass out flyers at events, families homes, or on cars. 

 

We would like to spread the word about services that we have to offer for the community.

 

Help us to help others!

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

We need people to help us pass out flyers at events, families homes, or on cars. 

 

We would like to spread the word about services that we have to offer for the community.

 

Help us to help others!

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >13 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: FOX 26 News Take it to Akin consumer hot line

FOX 26 News is looking for volunteers to help answer the Take it to Akin consumer hot line.  

Volunteers work directly with news veteran Emily Akin.  Ms. Akin has been helping Houstonians solve their consumer issues for 20 years.

 

Hours: Monday thru Wednesday 10:30am to 1:30pm.  Each volunteer works one shift, on the day of their choice.   

 

Requirements:  Patience and willingness to help our viewers with their consumer issues.  Essentially Volunteers try to help our viewers help themselves.

No phone experience necessary, but it helps.   All new volunteers will be trained.

We have resources the volunteers use to guide our viewers. 

 

Location:  FOX 26 Studios, 4261 Southwest Freeway.

 

Anyone interested can email Emily Akin directly:  Emily.Akin@foxtv.com

Agency: Volunteer Houston

FOX 26 News is looking for volunteers to help answer the Take it to Akin consumer hot line.  

Volunteers work directly with news veteran Emily Akin.  Ms. Akin has been helping Houstonians solve their consumer issues for 20 years.

 

Hours: Monday thru Wednesday 10:30am to 1:30pm.  Each volunteer works one shift, on the day of their choice.   

 

Requirements:  Patience and willingness to help our viewers with their consumer issues.  Essentially Volunteers try to help our viewers help themselves.

No phone experience necessary, but it helps.   All new volunteers will be trained.

We have resources the volunteers use to guide our viewers. 

 

Location:  FOX 26 Studios, 4261 Southwest Freeway.

 

Anyone interested can email Emily Akin directly:  Emily.Akin@foxtv.com

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77027

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Trinity/Houston Gardens Area

Home Visitors are volunteers who provide assistance doing sight dependent tasks such as grocery shopping and mail reading to clients who are blind or visually impaired. Volunteers in all Lighthouse of Houston opportunities provide companionship while maximizing independence.

Volunteers are needed in 77016, 77026 and 77396 zip codes.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Home Visitors are volunteers who provide assistance doing sight dependent tasks such as grocery shopping and mail reading to clients who are blind or visually impaired. Volunteers in all Lighthouse of Houston opportunities provide companionship while maximizing independence.

Volunteers are needed in 77016, 77026 and 77396 zip codes.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77016

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Bereavement and Vigil Volunteer

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Home Care Volunteers!

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children 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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

www.divinecomforthomecare.com

Harris County

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children 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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

www.divinecomforthomecare.com

Harris County

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Spanish Teacher for English Elementary Children

Volunteers are needed to teach Spanish-As-A-Second-Language

Help with homework 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Volunteers are needed to teach Spanish-As-A-Second-Language

Help with homework 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Big Brother/ Big Sister Volunteer

Invest yourself in building relationships with children and help spark their imaginations through music, learning activities, play and creative arts.

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Invest yourself in building relationships with children and help spark their imaginations through music, learning activities, play and creative arts.

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Home Visitor Greater Heights

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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

This includes zip codes such as 77008, 77091, and 77092.

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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

This includes zip codes such as 77008, 77091, and 77092.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77008

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Public Relations/Social Media Intern

We are looking for a reliable energetic person with social media/public relations experience to join Katherine’s Breakfast For Survivors committee.

Annually the Katherine and Everett Robinson Foundation hosts Katherine’s Breakfast For Survivors, a free breakfast honoring breast cancer survivors. The annual event has been a significant opportunity for survivors to come together for support, education and to receive some well deserved pampering. Immediately after the breakfast, we host our annual fashion show featuring music from Houston’s DJ Supastar and couture fashions by established designer.

 The ideal volunteer would have experience with engaging the public and the media on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

 Duties:

Attend 2.5hr monthly meeting Develop media advisories Develop marketing plan Secure media coverage Create a social media strategy Monitor and update social media accounts (Facebook & Twitter) Create monthly newsletter Work from-home

 

Agency: Katherine Everett Robinson Foundation

We are looking for a reliable energetic person with social media/public relations experience to join Katherine’s Breakfast For Survivors committee.

Annually the Katherine and Everett Robinson Foundation hosts Katherine’s Breakfast For Survivors, a free breakfast honoring breast cancer survivors. The annual event has been a significant opportunity for survivors to come together for support, education and to receive some well deserved pampering. Immediately after the breakfast, we host our annual fashion show featuring music from Houston’s DJ Supastar and couture fashions by established designer.

 The ideal volunteer would have experience with engaging the public and the media on social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter.

 Duties:

Attend 2.5hr monthly meeting Develop media advisories Develop marketing plan Secure media coverage Create a social media strategy Monitor and update social media accounts (Facebook & Twitter) Create monthly newsletter Work from-home

 

Agency: Katherine Everett Robinson Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 77056

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Spanish Teacher for English Elementary Children (copy)

Volunteers are needed to teach Spanish-As-A-Second-Language

Help with homework 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Volunteers are needed to teach Spanish-As-A-Second-Language

Help with homework 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Bellaire

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 needed in the 77401 zip code as well as nearby 77072 and 77074.

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 needed in the 77401 zip code as well as nearby 77072 and 77074.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Eastex/Jensen

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

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

This includes zip codes such as 77093, 77022, and 77396.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

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

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

This includes zip codes such as 77093, 77022, and 77396.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77093

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Cloverleaf

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.

Time Commitment is 1 or 2 visits a month.

 

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.

Time Commitment is 1 or 2 visits a month.

 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Independence Heights

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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. Volunteers need in 77022 zip code.

 

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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month. Volunteers need in 77022 zip code.

 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77022

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: My Brothers Keeper Summer Reading Camps July 5th - July 28th

Agency: Houston Health Department

Agency: Houston Health Department

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77026

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Speaker's Bureau - Become a guest speaker!

How To Apply

Please go to https://thewomensfund.org/volunteer-interest-form/ and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

 

Speaker's Bureau

Join our bureau of professional guest speakers and help us educate girls and women on a variety of health (and life) related topics through our classes and events. These opportunities include:

SMART Lunches: For one hour, present a health topic to women at a business or organization.

Power Up the H.E.A.T. (Health Education Anytime): Present a health education session on trending health topics for one hour at schools.

Girl +1 Healthy Living Workshop: Engage girls and their female caregivers to work together to learn about physical, nutritional and mental healthy habits as well as financial and occupational advice in this multi-hour workshop.

Which “Weigh”?: Encourage families to increase healthy eating and physical activity in our multi-hour day workshop or multi-week sessions.

 

Agency: The Women's Fund For Health Education And Resiliency

How To Apply

Please go to https://thewomensfund.org/volunteer-interest-form/ and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

 

Speaker's Bureau

Join our bureau of professional guest speakers and help us educate girls and women on a variety of health (and life) related topics through our classes and events. These opportunities include:

SMART Lunches: For one hour, present a health topic to women at a business or organization.

Power Up the H.E.A.T. (Health Education Anytime): Present a health education session on trending health topics for one hour at schools.

Girl +1 Healthy Living Workshop: Engage girls and their female caregivers to work together to learn about physical, nutritional and mental healthy habits as well as financial and occupational advice in this multi-hour workshop.

Which “Weigh”?: Encourage families to increase healthy eating and physical activity in our multi-hour day workshop or multi-week sessions.

 

Agency: The Women's Fund For Health Education And Resiliency

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77056

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Join Us by Participating in Our Events!

How To Apply

Please go to https://thewomensfund.org/volunteer-interest-form/ and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

 

Event Support

Assist with activities and logistics at one or more of our fundraising and networking events. Activities include set up, registration, explaining The Women’s Fund to potential partners and volunteers, tear down, auction support and more. 

Agency: The Women's Fund For Health Education And Resiliency

How To Apply

Please go to https://thewomensfund.org/volunteer-interest-form/ and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form.

 

Event Support

Assist with activities and logistics at one or more of our fundraising and networking events. Activities include set up, registration, explaining The Women’s Fund to potential partners and volunteers, tear down, auction support and more. 

Agency: The Women's Fund For Health Education And Resiliency

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77056

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Disaster Response Background Check

Volunteer in response to disasters in the Greater Houston area.

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer in response to disasters in the Greater Houston area.

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77006

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Southeast

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 77033 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 77033 zip code.

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 Greater Heights/Northside Village

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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 needed in 77009 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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 needed in 77009 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Test Need for VH Mobil App

That's right - we are in the final testing of the first ever mobile app for volunteering. Please do not reply to this need as it is a live test for our developers. 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

That's right - we are in the final testing of the first ever mobile app for volunteering. Please do not reply to this need as it is a live test for our developers. 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77002

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Cloverleaf Area

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77015 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77015 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77015

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Trinity/Houston Gardens

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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 needed in 77016 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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 needed in 77016 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77016

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Houston Central Southwest

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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 needed in 77045 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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 needed in 77045 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77016

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Greater Heights

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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 needed in 77008 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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 needed in 77008 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77008

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Hobby Area

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77061 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77061 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77061

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Independence Heights

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77022 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77022 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77022

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Near Northside

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77009 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77009 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77009

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Home Visitor Southeast Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77033 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers assist an adult who is blind with sight dependent 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. 

Volunteers needed in 77033 zip code. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77033

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Outreach Volunteer

Community Outreach Volunteer: Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers; staffing information tables and providing presentations.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Community Outreach Volunteer: Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers; staffing information tables and providing presentations.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Home Care Volunteers!

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children 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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children 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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bereavement and Vigil Volunteer

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Paparazzi

Whether it's capturing the magic of our classrooms, the joy of kids discovering deliciously healthy food, the dedication of our Chefs Advisory Board members, the energy of our volunteers, the development of our farm, a beautifully laid table or plated meal or social snaps, we need your ability to frame a great shot in just the right light at the perfect moment!  ....or as close as you can get.

Please CLICK HERE to visit our website's Volunteer page and follow the directions to register and get involved.

We look forward to meeting you!

Agency: Recipe For Success Foundation

Whether it's capturing the magic of our classrooms, the joy of kids discovering deliciously healthy food, the dedication of our Chefs Advisory Board members, the energy of our volunteers, the development of our farm, a beautifully laid table or plated meal or social snaps, we need your ability to frame a great shot in just the right light at the perfect moment!  ....or as close as you can get.

Please CLICK HERE to visit our website's Volunteer page and follow the directions to register and get involved.

We look forward to meeting you!

Agency: Recipe For Success Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77006

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: SOCIAL MEDIA ROCK STAR

If you are a poet in 140 characters, understand the power of words and visuals to drive action and attitudes and know how to optimize messaging and track metrics, then we could use your help creating and posting content to our social media streams.  Work from home in your jammies or at our place. Special orientation and check-ins required. 1-4 hours a week.

Please CONTACT US to learn more about getting involved.  

We look forward to meeting you!

Agency: Recipe For Success Foundation

If you are a poet in 140 characters, understand the power of words and visuals to drive action and attitudes and know how to optimize messaging and track metrics, then we could use your help creating and posting content to our social media streams.  Work from home in your jammies or at our place. Special orientation and check-ins required. 1-4 hours a week.

Please CONTACT US to learn more about getting involved.  

We look forward to meeting you!

Agency: Recipe For Success Foundation

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77006

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Join FOX 26 News Consumer Hotline.

Join FOX 26 News Consumer Hotline.   Houston’s only TV Consumer Help line is recruiting!  Consumer Reporter Emily Akin and her Take it to Akin phone volunteers help Houstonians solve their consumer complaints.   If you have patience, are willing to listen to others, and feel passionate about helping others, we’d like to hear from you. Time commitment is one day a week (Monday thru Wednesday) 10:30 - 1:30 pm.  Some phone and computer email experience is helpful.  Emily Akin will works with and trains all volunteers.

 

 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Join FOX 26 News Consumer Hotline.   Houston’s only TV Consumer Help line is recruiting!  Consumer Reporter Emily Akin and her Take it to Akin phone volunteers help Houstonians solve their consumer complaints.   If you have patience, are willing to listen to others, and feel passionate about helping others, we’d like to hear from you. Time commitment is one day a week (Monday thru Wednesday) 10:30 - 1:30 pm.  Some phone and computer email experience is helpful.  Emily Akin will works with and trains all volunteers.

 

 

Agency: Volunteer Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77008

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Assistant - Adult Day Care

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 or every other 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 or every other 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: No


Volunteer: Tandem Bike Rider

As a volunteer, you would be the sighted rider on the front of a tandem bike with a blind or visually impaired rider on the back.

Group bike rides occur twice a month on Saturdays.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

As a volunteer, you would be the sighted rider on the front of a tandem bike with a blind or visually impaired rider on the back.

Group bike rides occur twice a month on Saturdays.

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77019

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Store Sales

Volunteers are needed to assist in our store, Reflections, selling adaptive aids in a retail setting including catalog and telephone orders. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Volunteers are needed to assist in our store, Reflections, selling adaptive aids in a retail setting including catalog and telephone orders. 

Agency: The Lighthouse of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77019

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Sunshine Resale Shop

The Sunshine Resale Shop is an upscale resale store filled with countless treasures -- clothing, furniture, books and jewelry. Donated items are sold to provide CCSC with a steady source of funding for its social ministry programs. Volunteers help in a variety of areas - pricing donations, displaying sales items, assisting customers and more.

Agency: Christian Community Service Center (CCSC)

The Sunshine Resale Shop is an upscale resale store filled with countless treasures -- clothing, furniture, books and jewelry. Donated items are sold to provide CCSC with a steady source of funding for its social ministry programs. Volunteers help in a variety of areas - pricing donations, displaying sales items, assisting customers and more.

Agency: Christian Community Service Center (CCSC)

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >16 years old

Zip Code: 77401

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Community Outreach Volunteer

Community Outreach Volunteer: Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers; staffing information tables and providing presentations.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Community Outreach Volunteer: Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers; staffing information tables and providing presentations.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer to give out Free Service Hours

 Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers and cards with Free Hours of Service

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

 Help increase public awareness about home care by networking, passing out flyers and cards with Free Hours of Service

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 All volunteers will receive a volunteer gift

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages w

ho share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Veteran Serving Veterans Volunteer: Address special end-of-life needs by replacing lost medals, linking veterans to VA benefits, performing life review, visiting on Veteran’s Day, educating veterans organizations, etc.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Bereavement and Vigil Volunteer

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Bereavement Volunteer: Provide support to grieving families via phone calls, in-person visits and activities, and assist with support groups.

Vigil Volunteer: Sit with dying patients so that they are not alone, provide respite and support to families at this time.

 

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

 

Home Care volunteers are ordinary people of all ages who share a common bond–concern for others. They provide support that helps enhance the patient’s quality of life and reduces the family’s caregiving burden. Volunteers help in many ways and are limited only by their imagination. We are always welcome to new ideas.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Home Care Volunteers!

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children 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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children 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.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

 

Agency: Divine Comfort Home Care

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77075

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Food Distributions for Harvey Victims


Agency: Houston Health Department


Agency: Houston Health Department

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77002

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Community group craft activity volunteers. Baytown activity May 17

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

 

 

Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston

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

 

 

Agency: Down Syndrome Association of Houston

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77011

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Coordinate a book drive for Little Free Libraries near you

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

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

How to get started: Register online to sign upAfter you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. 

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

Responsibilities:

Set up a local book drive collecting high-quality books. Collaborate with local businesses and groups to identify book drive collection locations and establish a process. Create and implement a promotional plan so that your community knows about the book drive. Evaluate all books collected to make sure that they are in good condition. Distribute the books collected to local Little Free Libraries. 

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

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

Qualifications:

Love Little Free Libraries and supporting book access! Have access to transportation to pick up donated books from collection locations Organized Great communication skills

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

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

Agency: Little Free Library

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

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

How to get started: Register online to sign upAfter you register, we will send you a guide about how to coordinate a book drive. 

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

Responsibilities:

Set up a local book drive collecting high-quality books. Collaborate with local businesses and groups to identify book drive collection locations and establish a process. Create and implement a promotional plan so that your community knows about the book drive. Evaluate all books collected to make sure that they are in good condition. Distribute the books collected to local Little Free Libraries. 

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

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

Qualifications:

Love Little Free Libraries and supporting book access! Have access to transportation to pick up donated books from collection locations Organized Great communication skills

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

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

Agency: Little Free Library

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Runs Until Dec 31, 2025

Zip Code: 77011

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Green Wave Litter Cleanup Game!

Welcome to the Green Wave Game!

This is a virtual event.

Join us in generating awareness, empowerment, and fun around environmental care on a schedule that works for you!

We need volunteers to: Create a social media posts about environmental care while cleaning up litter. You can do this at any time that is convenient for you.

Follow this link for details and to sign up to play the game (which is also the volunteer activity): https://ayw.givepulse.com/event/516737-green-wave-litter-cleanup-game

Check out our ayw.givepulse.com page to see more opportunities. 

Thank you for raising awareness about environmental care!

Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Welcome to the Green Wave Game!

This is a virtual event.

Join us in generating awareness, empowerment, and fun around environmental care on a schedule that works for you!

We need volunteers to: Create a social media posts about environmental care while cleaning up litter. You can do this at any time that is convenient for you.

Follow this link for details and to sign up to play the game (which is also the volunteer activity): https://ayw.givepulse.com/event/516737-green-wave-litter-cleanup-game

Check out our ayw.givepulse.com page to see more opportunities. 

Thank you for raising awareness about environmental care!

Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77011

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Magnolia MSC Volunteer Program

Volunteer duties:  Clerical Duties, (Greeting the clients, answering the phone, give out flyers of events, make copies, etc..)

 

Volunteer Dates:   From now on.

 

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Between this hours.

 

How many volunteers are needed:  6

 

Age requirements: 18 - 60

 

Special training needed: No, however they need to be Bilingual

                  

Location:              7037 Capitol St. Houston, Texas 77011

 

Parking:      Yes

         

Sign In/Sign Out:  Yes

 

Food/Beverages:   Yes, Refreshments are provided

 

Attire:   Clean, and Casual

Agency: Houston Health Department

Volunteer duties:  Clerical Duties, (Greeting the clients, answering the phone, give out flyers of events, make copies, etc..)

 

Volunteer Dates:   From now on.

 

Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Between this hours.

 

How many volunteers are needed:  6

 

Age requirements: 18 - 60

 

Special training needed: No, however they need to be Bilingual

                  

Location:              7037 Capitol St. Houston, Texas 77011

 

Parking:      Yes

         

Sign In/Sign Out:  Yes

 

Food/Beverages:   Yes, Refreshments are provided

 

Attire:   Clean, and Casual

Agency: Houston Health Department

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77011

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Green Wave Litter Cleanup at Hidalgo Park November 8th

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Help keep our environment clean with American YouthWorks Texas Conservation Corps (TXCC)!

Register for this event directly at http://ayw.givepulse.com

Come make new friends while picking up litter and learning about environmental issues. Our Green Wave initiative combines litter cleanup with environmental education, led by TXCC Crew members. 

All ages welcome!

Minors need a parent or guardian to sign the registration waiver.

Closed shoes are required. Gloves, grabbers, and safety vests are provided.  Pants are recommended. 

Email us at GreenWave@ayw.org if you have any questions!

Click here to sign up for text and/or email updates about our events.

Click here if you would like to coordinate a curated Green Wave Event With Us

Registration for our published events is open to everyone! If you are with a group that may bring more than 20 people to a single Green Wave event, please email us at GreenWave@ayw.org so we can talk about logistics. 


Agency: American Youthworks' Texas Conservation Corps

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Happens On Nov 8, 2025

Zip Code: 77011

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Notary Public

If you are a compassionate notary public, please consider volunteering at the Community Family Centers. We are in need of a notary to occasionally assist with notarizing forms for our employees in completing required documents for meeting grant requirements.  We are flexible as to the days and times.    For more information, please call 713-923-2316 ext 226 or visit Community Family Centers to download a volunteer application. We hope to hear from you soon! Required Skill and Experience

Must be a commissioned notary public in the State of Texas. 

Must be willing to come onsite to notarize documents - flexibility as to day and time during the week. 

Thank you! :) 

Agency: Education Rainbow Challenge

If you are a compassionate notary public, please consider volunteering at the Community Family Centers. We are in need of a notary to occasionally assist with notarizing forms for our employees in completing required documents for meeting grant requirements.  We are flexible as to the days and times.    For more information, please call 713-923-2316 ext 226 or visit Community Family Centers to download a volunteer application. We hope to hear from you soon! Required Skill and Experience

Must be a commissioned notary public in the State of Texas. 

Must be willing to come onsite to notarize documents - flexibility as to day and time during the week. 

Thank you! :) 

Agency: Education Rainbow Challenge

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77012

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Distribution of Food

Total amount of volunteers 10-15

Days: every Friday

Time: 9:00am-2:30pm

Split shifts available: 9:00am-12:00 or 12:00-2:30pm

Volunteer duties include:  

Set up tables & tents Distribution of food Stock distribution stations Sort and organize food items Lift 5-10 pounds Stoop, bend, and reach to distribute food Assist client to carry food-when needed Assist to breakdown cardboard boxes Assist with cleanup, sweep, remove trash, breakdown tents Attire: shorts/jeans, agency t-shirt (if available) and tennis shoes (no open toe shoes) Please dress according to weather conditions

Thank you! :)

Agency: Education Rainbow Challenge

Total amount of volunteers 10-15

Days: every Friday

Time: 9:00am-2:30pm

Split shifts available: 9:00am-12:00 or 12:00-2:30pm

Volunteer duties include:  

Set up tables & tents Distribution of food Stock distribution stations Sort and organize food items Lift 5-10 pounds Stoop, bend, and reach to distribute food Assist client to carry food-when needed Assist to breakdown cardboard boxes Assist with cleanup, sweep, remove trash, breakdown tents Attire: shorts/jeans, agency t-shirt (if available) and tennis shoes (no open toe shoes) Please dress according to weather conditions

Thank you! :)

Agency: Education Rainbow Challenge

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 77012

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Volunteer Administrative Assistant/Test Administrator

Summary:

The Volunteer will tend to visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone and

face to face regarding the Adult Education program. Community Family Center’s

Adult Education Program offers ESL and GED courses as well as support with

workforce development. The Volunteer can support the staff up to 3 days per

week for 3 hours per day at any of the following shifts: 9 am- 12pm; 1 pm- 4pm;

5 pm - 8 pm. The Volunteer would also provide of support with student progress

tests. Professional development opportunities will be made available.

 

Support may include:

1. Answering incoming phone calls, taking and relaying messages

2. Ensuring that all participants entering are greeted and directed to their

destination.

3. Providing current information to callers or participants regarding AE program

4. Assisting with registration, orientation and test administration.

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of computer and relevant skills applications

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

Good verbal and written communication skills, preferably bilingual in spanish.

Ability to relate to others in a positive manner, team player

Positive attitude towards participants requesting assistance

Thank you! :)

Agency: Education Rainbow Challenge

Summary:

The Volunteer will tend to visitors and deal with inquiries on the phone and

face to face regarding the Adult Education program. Community Family Center’s

Adult Education Program offers ESL and GED courses as well as support with

workforce development. The Volunteer can support the staff up to 3 days per

week for 3 hours per day at any of the following shifts: 9 am- 12pm; 1 pm- 4pm;

5 pm - 8 pm. The Volunteer would also provide of support with student progress

tests. Professional development opportunities will be made available.

 

Support may include:

1. Answering incoming phone calls, taking and relaying messages

2. Ensuring that all participants entering are greeted and directed to their

destination.

3. Providing current information to callers or participants regarding AE program

4. Assisting with registration, orientation and test administration.

 

Qualifications

Knowledge of computer and relevant skills applications

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

Good verbal and written communication skills, preferably bilingual in spanish.

Ability to relate to others in a positive manner, team player

Positive attitude towards participants requesting assistance

Thank you! :)

Agency: Education Rainbow Challenge

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77012

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Volunteer Instructional Aide

Volunteer Instructional Aide (2 days/week)

Summary:

The Volunteer Instructional Aide will be responsible for assisting the ESL or

GED instructor. This person must be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others,

be able to relate well to adult learners, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in

accordance with the Adult Education Program’s educational standards and

philosophy. Professional development opportunities will be made available.

 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting ESL or GED instructors with instruction in class that may include

one-on-one assistance, guiding/leading conversations, small group tutoring

2. Assisting with student orientation

3. Assisting students with referrals and resources

4. Treating all clients with dignity and respect.

5. Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs.

6. Maintaining confidentiality about students, their families, and other employees

outside the agency.

7. Helping with the operations of audio/visual aids (projectors, etc)

 

Qualifications

High School Diploma generally required or GED

Knowledge of computer and relevant skills applications

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

Good verbal and written communication skills, preferably bilingual in spanish.

Ability to relate to others in a positive manner, team player

Positive attitude towards participants requesting assistance

Thank you! :)

Agency: Education Rainbow Challenge

Volunteer Instructional Aide (2 days/week)

Summary:

The Volunteer Instructional Aide will be responsible for assisting the ESL or

GED instructor. This person must be sensitive to the needs and feelings of others,

be able to relate well to adult learners, and be willing to fulfill responsibilities in

accordance with the Adult Education Program’s educational standards and

philosophy. Professional development opportunities will be made available.

 

Duties and Responsibilities include:

1. Supporting ESL or GED instructors with instruction in class that may include

one-on-one assistance, guiding/leading conversations, small group tutoring

2. Assisting with student orientation

3. Assisting students with referrals and resources

4. Treating all clients with dignity and respect.

5. Attend staff meetings and recommended training programs.

6. Maintaining confidentiality about students, their families, and other employees

outside the agency.

7. Helping with the operations of audio/visual aids (projectors, etc)

 

Qualifications

High School Diploma generally required or GED

Knowledge of computer and relevant skills applications

Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures

Good verbal and written communication skills, preferably bilingual in spanish.

Ability to relate to others in a positive manner, team player

Positive attitude towards participants requesting assistance

Thank you! :)

Agency: Education Rainbow Challenge

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 77012

Allow Groups: No