Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Volunteer Job Description: Participate as a "Night of Event Volunteer" for the Houston Boots & Bling for Stronger Bones, benefitting the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation on Saturday, October 25, 2025. This event features a band, live and silent auctions, and a fund the mission moment. Guests are treated to a buffet dinner. 

Responsibilities: 1. Attend one in-person meeting before the event to learn about Osteogenesis Imperfecta, the event details, and your responsibilities for the night of the event. 2. You will be explaining to guest attendees how to use their cell phones to place online bids during Boots and Bling for Better Bones.

Requirements: Seeking local high school Juniors and Seniors who have their own transportation. You must have an iPhone or an Android.  Must be technically savvy with both iPhones and Android devices. Must bring your driver's license. 

Purpose: Seeking 10 High School Juniors and Seniors from the Greater Houston Area. Volunteers will guide guests on how to use their iPhone or Android devices to place bids online. 

What is the Event? Boots & Bling for Better Bones benefitting the Osteogenesis Imperfecta Foundation. When: Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Armadillo Palace in Houston. Guests have the opportunity to bid on silent and live auctions, and the premier moment, to fund the mission. A buffet will be served. Music provided by a local group.

Responsibilities: 1. Attend one face-to-face meeting to learn about your responsibilities, our cause, and the event night details. Date of meeting to be determined. 

2. Must have your own iPhone or Android device. Must have a photo ID and provide your transportation to and from the event.

3. Must be able to show those who are less tech savvy how to use their phones to place online bids. 

The Woods Project runs weekend trips at different sites near Houston. Our trips include everything from backpacking to canoeing and kayaking to pulling invasive species or planting trees for service projects. We combine students from different high schools who come out with their teachers to enjoy the woods, meet new people and develop strong leadership skills and confidence.

Spring 2017 Weekend Trip Dates:

Trip #1 Feb 24-26th Backpacking in Sam Houston National Forest

Trip #2 Feb 24-26th Camping at Brazos Bend State Park

Trip #3 March 3-5 Backpacking in Sam Houston National Forest

Trip #4 March 3-5 Kayaking/ Fishing at Galveston State Park

Trip #5 March 24-26th Backpacking in Sam Houston National Forest

Trip #6 March 24-26th Kayaking/ Fishing at Galveston State Park with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Trip #7 April 7-9th Backpacking in Sam Houston National Forest

Trip #8 April 7-9th Canoe/Kayak in Huntsville State Park with Texas Parks & Wildlife Department

Please sign up for a trip that works for you.

We depend 100% on our volunteers to come out with us and have a great time along with the students. Our volunteers come from all walks of life and range in age from 22 to 78 years old. All that we ask of volunteers is that they are willing to come out, enjoy the outdoors and share their stories with our students.

The students do most of the tasks such as cooking and cleaning so volunteers are really there to supervise and be mentors. We provide all of the gear and food for the weekend so all you have to bring are your personal clothes and an open mind. Some of our volunteers have years of experience in the outdoors and some have never slept in a tent. We are flexible and want to work with you to make sure you have a great time giving back to the community. Our volunteers often tell us that they grow just as much as the students while on our trips.

Please fill out an online volunteer application and we'll get in touch with you.

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

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

Key Responsibilities

Red Cross Spokespersons are a part of a professional volunteer team that develops and delivers the Red Cross story behind-the-scenes, on-camera, in-person and online through media channels, websites, social media feeds and other content platforms.

Blue Sky (no disaster) Operations include the following:

Volunteer Recognition & Appreciation Lead

Volunteers are the heart of the American Red Cross and we could not serve our clients and our community without them. The Volunteer Services Recognition and Appreciation Lead oversees the development and implementation of both formal and informal chapter recognition efforts for the Greater Houston Area. 

The American Red Cross is looking for On-Camera Spokeperson to go out to the scenes of home and apartment fires to tell the Red Cross story. Red Cross Media Relations volunteers are part of a professional volunteer team that develops and delivers the Red Cross story behind-the-scenes, on-camera, in-person and online through media channels, websites, social media feeds and other content platforms. 

Volunteers are asked to sign up for one 4-hour on call shift per week. Shifts are available 24 hours a day. 

To begin your Red Cross journey, please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer. Click on the opportunity: I want to share the Red Cross story with the media on camera. 

The purpose of this position is to perform emergency management readiness and capacity building activities across all phases of Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) (Preparedness, Response, Recovery) for the purpose of enabling effective service delivery during a response. 

Key Responsibilities:

Emergency Management collaborates with partners to develop strategies to enable an effective and efficient community response during a disaster while adhering to the principles of the Red Cross.
This position is responsible for the tasks involved in the Emergency Management function:

Qualifications:

Ability to:

Time Commitment:

How to become a volunteer: Visit https://volunteerconnection.redcross.org/?nd=rco_opportunity_detail&opportunity_id=146743 or email Kimberly.Patel@redcross.org.

Reconnection Workshops are free and confidential group sessions offered by the American Red Cross to help those facing challenges in returning to family life, their jobs and living again in their communities. 

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

How to register as a volunteer: Visit www.redcross.org/volunteer and click on "Find Opportunities and Apply". Search for "I want to conduct workshops to help veterans readjust after service."

THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY CAN BE VIRTUAL. FLEXIBLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Support and assist with the full range of client services to military members, veterans and their families, to include: emergency communications; information and referral; access to financial assistance; and family follow-up services.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

Coordinate and lead communications volunteers for several communications projects including content development for news releases, Red Cross stories, social media, etc.

Time Commitment

This position requires a minimum monthly volunteer commitment of 15-20 hours remotely and within and outside regular business hours.

This allows for flexibility in scheduling while still enabling the volunteer to carry out their key responsibilities.

Qualifications

Excellent oral and written communication skills and a background in project management and/or volunteer management is preferred.

Motivated, passionate, with a self-starter outlook and attitude that drive a desire to mentor and engage volunteers.

The VS Volunteer Recruitment Lead serves as a subject matter expert on recruitment and implements the volunteer recruitment strategy and plan by building for their assigned area(s)and managing a recruitment team and coordinating with the regional Volunteer Services team. We are looking for one lead to cover Montgomery, Waller, Matagorda, Fort Bend, Brazoria and Galveston Counties all together.

Key  Responsibilities:

Time Commitment:

10-15 hours per month. Must have daytime/business hours availability.

Qualifications:

Length of Appointment:

1 year commitment requested, renewable

The Administrative Assistant Volunteer will assist with projects that help fulfill fundraising needs and provide support for fundraising efforts; chapter stewardship efforts such as mailings, thank you calls to donors;  thank you calls/notes to donors; office assistance; donor database maintenance, and donor research.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

Please View our link here for job details and organization information. 

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. 

Purpose: Ensure that the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region knows of the community resources available to support the military community

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Flexible

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. 

The purpose of this position is to support the region and ensure standardized services through the monitoring of direct client assistance. Note: Individuals in fiscal review must have no other Direct Client Assistance functional role in the region or territory. The fiscal reviewer may not perform casework or casework supervisor tasks in the region.

Key Responsibilities: 

Time Commitment: Varies depending on caseload. Estimated at 10 hours per week

Qualifications:

Orientation towards data management or finance, and interested in supporting the delivery of services to clients affected by disaster and ensuring standardized direct client assistance. Note: An individual serving as a fiscal reviewer in their local region and also trained as a caseworker can deploy and serve as a caseworker on a disaster relief operation. This individual’s CAS 2.0 role will require a temporary change to Caseworker and he or she will not be able to serve as a fiscal reviewer while on assignment with the disaster relief operation.

This volunteer position assists the Business Operations Specialist in providing general administrative support for a chapter or satellite office within the region.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Shifts available, Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, afternoon help from 1pm-5pm especially needed

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Are you a leader? This team is new and is in need of a Regional Lead as well as a Harris County Lead!

The role of the Disability Integration Worker is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to successfully complete their assigned areas of responsibility on an operation’s service delivery plan. They ensure that all shelters and other service delivery sites, as well as all programs, services and communications are equally accessible to all clients, including those with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. 

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:  8-12 hours per day during times of disaster response for multiple, consecutive days. (In other words, this person is expected to stand up on disaster operations when their local territory is impacted and potentially provide support for regional events.) Time commitment is flexible and varied during “steady state”.

The purpose of this position is to deliver services to clients who have been separated from family members in other countries due to armed conflict, migration, disasters, or other humanitarian emergencies. These services include delivery of Red Cross messages, responding to tracing inquiries, information and referrals, and community outreach. Demonstrate commitment and understanding of the Fundamental Principals of the Red Cross international network.

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​

The Texas Gulf Coast Region is looking for a leader to work alongside the Regional Preparedness Manager to provide support thus ensuring the communities within our 51 counties have access and are receiving disaster preparedness services. The two main preparedness program are:

Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. events: In these one day events volunteers and community partners team up to install FREE smoke alarms in homes and help make families safer by creating fire escape plans.

Pillowcase Preparedness: These presentations for elementary aged students not only teach the children about disaster preparedness, but about the science behind the disaster (thus making them less scary) and coping techniques to help them stay calm.

Ideal candidates will be willing to learn the doctrine supporting Red Cross preparedness They will have project management experience and have successfully collaborated with partners on projects, programs or events. This volunteer will need to be able to give presentations to children as well as adults. 

Time Commitment will vary, but some daytime/weekday availability will be needed.

The Red Cross is looking for new volunteers to help the Transportation Team to help schedule rides for those who need transportation to their non-emergency medical and human services appointments. This is an administrative role: scheduling rides for clients, making reminder calls, completing client satisfaction surveys.

Weekday availability is a must. Ideally, volunteers will be available for 4 hours per week.The department is open from 7am-6pm Monday-Friday.

The Database Specialist Volunteer will assist with projects that help fulfill fundraising needs and provide support for fundraising efforts including donor database maintenance. 

Attention to detail and confidentiality a must!

Looking for assistance 10 hours/week during weekdays/business hours

The American Red Cross is looking for On-Camera Spokeperson to go out to the scenes of home and apartment fires to tell the Red Cross story. Red Cross Media Relations volunteers are part of a professional volunteer team that develops and delivers the Red Cross story behind-the-scenes, on-camera, in-person and online through media channels, websites, social media feeds and other content platforms. 

Volunteers are asked to sign up for one 4-hour on call shift per week. Shifts are available 24 hours a day. 

To begin your Red Cross journey, please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer. Click on the opportunity: I want to share the Red Cross story with the media on camera. 

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. 

Purpose: Ensure that the American Red Cross, Texas Gulf Coast Region knows of the community resources available to support the military community

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Flexible

This is a short term project, estimated to last between 4-8 months and to take about 70 hours of time to complete.

The Project:

Ensure that all Disaster Assessment workers in Texas Gulf Coast Region have Red Cross Collect qualifications completed and reflected in their Volunteer Connection profile.
• Provide appropriate training, support, and recognition to team members
• Ensure that Detailed Damage Assessments (DDA) is completed in the field.

Qualifications:

Ability to follow assessment procedures
· Ability to collect data
· Ability to enter data into Red Cross data base (RC Collect /Survey123)
· Familiarity and ability to access computer programs
· Conducts phone surveys to gather impact and preliminary damage assessment information.
· Ability to understand, explain, and implement activity procedures with emphasis on the collection process.
· Leadership and Team Building
· Ability to build effective relationships with units and individuals who can help with work related goals.
· Complex problem solving skills

Builds Effective Teams
Building teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.

Situational Adaptability
Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Collaborates
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Is able to:
· Sit for 2 hours periods
· Speak clearly on phone and in person

Volunteers in this role can take on one of two tracks. 

The volunteer should plan on average of 5-10 hours per week and have ability to come in to the main Houston office during business hours periodically. 

 It takes about 5-10 minutes to finish application then we can proceed to the next step and do a 15 minute interview to make sure we find the right fit! 

All my best,

Sylvia Burle

Volunteer Services Senior Recruiter

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

The purpose of this position is to provide support to leadership of Disaster Cycle Services workers in performing feeding activities during preparedness, response, and recovery within a Region. 

The role of the Disaster Mental Health (DMH) Deputy Regional Lead is to support the DMH Regional Lead in onboarding and supporting volunteers on the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Time Commitment:

Flexible timing, anticipated at about 5 hours per month. 

Location:

The volunteer in this role may come in and volunteer from their closest office or volunteer from home at their discretion.

Every day, the Red Cross responds to an average of 3-4 fires a day in the Greater Houston area. These fires are responded to by teams of volunteers who go and meet the family, within 2 hours, any time night or day.

How do these amazing volunteers get called out? By YOU - our newest Disaster Action Team Duty Officer. 

Purpose: Ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional Disaster Action Team (DAT) responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level.

Key Responsibilities: 

Leadership - 

Functional - 

Time Commitment: At least one 12 hour on-call shift per week. Coverage of the night shift (6p-6a) and weekend shifts are CRITICALLY needed. Initially several hours on online training will be required in order to understand the role and the services provided.

Training: Training will be a mix of online and on the job. Duty Officers will need to go on a handful fire calls on scene to understand that experience. Once training is complete, you will not need to go on scene - unless you want to.

The roles of the Emergency Response Vehicle (ERV) Drivers is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation. ERV drivers deploy to large scale disasters to so support Mass Care activities. These activities typically involve either mobile feeding routes, food delivery to fixed feeding sites or delivering emergency supplies for clients.  

Time Commitment: 12-14 hour days for extended periods depending on distance. Time and length of commitment will vary by operation, but typical deployments are 14 days long.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

Key Responsibilities

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

If you are interested and want to start right away start your application at:  http://www.redcross.org/volunteer

Please contact Sylvia Burle Volunteer Services at sylvia.burle@redcross.org or call me at 361-500-5027 so that we can start your Red Cross Journey.       

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

Key Responsibilities

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

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

All my best,

Sylvia Burle

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

The purpose of Disaster Services Technology is to provide communications, technology and support to individuals and work sites on a disaster relief operation.  

There are 4 teams within the Disaster Services Technology Group

Communications: The role of the Communication Service Associate is to complete assigned tasks using one or more segments of the telecom industry being used on the DRO such as radio dispatch or maintenance, cellular sales or support, wireline carrier or Installation Company, or amateur radio.

Computer Operations: The role of the Computer Operations Service Associate is to complete assigned tasks using and troubleshooting PC technology including PC hardware, Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office.

Customer Service: The role of the Customer Service Service Associate is to retrieve and sort information and reports for Customer Service. Experience in using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Access).

Networking: The role of the Networking Service Associate is to complete assigned tasks using internet protocol, networking and related technologies, including Windows networking, network attached printers, WiFi, routers and switches and the fundamentals of twisted pair Ethernet cabling.

Time Commitment

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

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

Qualifications

Candidates are folks that want to work or learn about:

The Fundraising Data & Salesforce Volunteer assists Relationship Managers with maintaining accurate information in our CRM System, Salesforce.  Assist Development Specialists with keeping track of fundraising data.  

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with keeping donor information current in Salesforce. This may include entering disaster asks, recording activities, uploading documents such as grant agreements, and updating contact information for Fundraisers.
• Maintain accuracy of donor groups in Salesforce, including updating groups after a disaster for Donor Development Officers.
• Utilize the Donor Data Portal for donor research.
• Manage the Fundraising Support Request Forms process to regularly update donor information.
• Assist with creating and tracking invoices for corporate donors when needed.
• Run reports, including fundraiser activity, year-end Moves Management, group management, analysis of daily gift reports and more.
• Research as needed to ensure accuracy of all donor information.
• Review information for Channel Design/portfolio realignment, move accounts as necessary and provide data cleanup.
• Support gift tracking and management, including tracking down missing gifts and linking gifts in Relationship Manager’s absence.

Qualifications

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

Volunteers in this role are required to be fully vaccinated.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: 

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

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

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

THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY CAN BE VIRTUAL. FLEXIBLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Support and assist with the full range of client services to military members, veterans and their families, to include: emergency communications; information and referral; access to financial assistance; and family follow-up services.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

If  are interested and want to start right away start your application at:  https://rdcrss.org/3HEh8El 

Purpose: This position supports the Regional Development/Fundraising department. Assist with thanking our donors through acknowledgement letters, thank you phone calls, and other stewardship materials

Key Responsibilities: 

This is a hybrid volunteer opportunity with a mixture of virtual and in person activities. 

Due to disasters occuring acrosss the country, the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast region is looking for volunteers to deploy to our neighboring regions to assist with disaster relief. Complete a volunteer application today! Free online training will be provided as well as travel, meals, and lodging during deployment. Volunteers will be asked to assist in shelters. Shelter duties may include: Working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information, or other areas within a shelterMeeting disaster-caused sheltering needs of individuals, families, and communitiesProviding services with kindness and compassion that are accessible and equitable to all clientsMaintaining clear communication and collaboration with supervisors and peersEnsuring accuracy in all assigned tasksProviding accurate reporting of sheltering activity as assigned

Assist Red Cross in delivering mission by alleviating human suffering caused by disasters. 

This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The Sheltering (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event.

Key Responsibilities

Minimum Age Requirement:  18 years of Age

Ready to serve our communities together; then follow this sign and start your journey with us today!  Start your application at:  

                          https://www.redcross.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer/shelter-hero.html

Please contact Sylvia Burle Volunteer Services at sylvia.burle@redcross.org or call me at 361-500-5027 so that we can start your Red Cross Journey.       

This position supports the Regional Biomedical Services department. This opportunity requires participation in in-person activities and/or performing work in a Red Cross facility. To safely transport blood from collection sites to the lab for processing and/or deliver blood or blood products to hospital customers

Responsibilities

This is a great opportunity for those who want to combine service with some alone time or for couples who would like to volunteer together.

Register at www.redcross.org/volunteer  Search I want to deliver life saving blood to local hospitals in Houston when in the Opportunities step. 

Time Commitment:

Hours vary depending on meetings, training sessions, and/or responses at the local chapter.

Qualifications:

Active and unencumbered licensure in at least one of the following:

The American Red Cross Disaster Mental Health responder provides disaster mental health services to individuals and families who have been impacted by a disaster. 

Duties:

Qualifications:

A. CURRENTLY LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS:

Due to disasters occurring across the country, the American Red Cross Texas Gulf Coast region is looking for volunteers to deploy locally or to our neighboring regions to assist with disaster relief. Complete a volunteer application today! Free online training will be provided as well as travel, meals, and lodging during deployment.

Volunteers will be asked to assist in shelters. Shelter duties may include:

More on the Shelter Service Associate Volunteer:

The role of the Sheltering Service Associate - is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to successfully complete their assigned areas of responsibility on a disaster relief operation. They ensure safe sheltering at a single shelter throughout the cycle of the disaster.

Groups are welcome to train together and form a shelter team. Please complete the form in the link below if interested:

https://forms.office.com/r/d7dP48UJLg

For more information, please email gabriela.salcedo@redcross.org. 

The American Red Cross is made possible by people like YOU who contribute their unique backgrounds, talents and skill levels to the Red Cross mission. The need for volunteers is constant and remains our top priority to safely deliver critical services during COVID-19. Will you be ready to roll up your sleeves and help?

Reconnection Workshops are free and confidential group sessions offered by the American Red Cross to help those facing challenges in returning to family life, their jobs and living again in their communities after military deployments.  During the pandemic, these courses are offered in a virtual format.

Key Responsibilities: 

Qualifications: 

If you are interested and want to start right away go to:  https://www.redcross.org/local/texas/gulf-coast/volunteer.html                            Upon completion please call me, text me or email me so that we may begin your Red Cross Journey today!  Application is

short and sweet - let me know if you need help and upon completion I can help you process your application immediately so that you can learn what is the right "FIT" for YOU! Once you start  your application let me know and we can go on to the next step!  Resolve to Volunteer!                                                                                                                                                                                                                      #learntosavealife #missionmemories #staysafeandhealthy #journeyofalifetime

All my best, 

Sylvia Burle  I   Volunteer Services Senior Recruiter II

American Red Cross serving Texas Gulf Coast Region

American Red Cross   24-HOUR Disaster Line (866) 526-8300

T:  (361) 500-5027  I E:  sylvia.burle@redcross.org

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Your American Red Cross is in need of 2 leadership volunteers to help build networks and partnerships on behalf of the organization for 2 different departments. 

Community Partnerships Region Program Lead (Disaster Cycle Services) & Community Relations & Outreach Lead (Service to the Armed Forces).  Both positions require leaders who are willing to network to help build capacity for their respective programs and to create partnerships to move the mission forward

Ideal candidates are networkers who are naturals at connecting people together. They should be professional and knowledgeable about the Red Cross. Excellent written and oral communication skills are a must.

Estimated time commitment will vary between the 2 programs. However, daytime availability would be required in order to attend appropriate meetings.

Please note that the volunteer working with the Disaster Team should have the availability to deploy/respond to large scale disasters 1-2 times per year within the Texas Gulf Coast Region. This person may respond in an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) or a Red Cross Headquarters. Deployments are typically 2 weeks with Red Cross covering travel, room & board.

For more information, begin the process of stepping up in this role please contact Kimberly Patel at Kimberly.patel@redcross.org or 281-733-4162. 

Your American Red Cross - Disaster Team is looking for a Recognition & Appreciation lead for all Red Cross volunteers within the Texas Gulf Coast specializing in recognizing the volunteers within disaster cycle services. The purpose of this position is to ensure every Red Cross worker is showing appreciation to and recognizing our volunteers for their participation and contributions. Developing and implementing celebrations of success with acts of appreciation through formal and informal methods.  

We are recruiting the first ever volunteer in this role, so anyone taking it on will have the flexibility to create an exciting new program that makes volunteers feel valued.

Key Responsibilities

· Promoting disaster departmental participation in formal Red Cross recognition programs; 

Qualifications

Customer Focus: Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

Action Oriented: Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things that she/she sees as challenging.

Manages Diversity: Treats all kinds and classes of people equitably; deals effectively with all races, nationalities, cultures, disabilities, ages and both sexes.

Building Effective Teams: Creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

Personal Learning: Picks up on the need to change personal, interpersonal and managerial behavior quickly; watches others for their reactions to his/her performance and adjusts; seeks feedback.

Informing: Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team; sets clear expectations; deals with problems in a timely manner; regularly reviews individual performance and holds timely discussions.

Delegation: Clearly and comfortably delegates tasks and decisions; broadly shares responsibility and accountability; trusts people to perform; lets direct reports finish their own work.

Directing Others: Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

Composure: Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during stressful times; is a settling influence in a crisis.

Motivating Others: Creates a climate in which people want to do their best; can motivate many kinds of direct reports and team members; pushes tasks and decisions down; empowers others; invites input from each person and shares ownership and visibility; makes individual feel his/her work is important; is someone people like working with and for.

Strategic Agility: Sees ahead clearly; anticipates future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; creates competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans.

Dealing with Ambiguity: Effectively copes with change; can shift gears comfortable; decides and acts without having the total picture; isn't upset when things are up in the air; can comfortably handle risk and uncertaint

Attention to detail: Good organizational skills, Computer savvy-knowledgeable and familiar with Red Cross training databases.

To get involved in this role, please reach out to Kimberly.Patel@redcross.org or 281-733-4162 or visit www.redcross.org/volunteer and search for the opportunity: I want to recognize and show appreciation to Red Cross volunteers.

Volunteers in this role are required to be fully vaccinated.

This is a great opportunity for those who want to combine service with some alone time or for couples who would like to volunteer together.

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

All my best,

Sylvia Burle

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

The role of you - the Sheltering Service Associate - is to serve as a member of a temporary work unit on a disaster relief operation to successfully complete their assigned areas of responsibility on a disaster relief operation. They ensure safe sheltering at a single shelter throughout the cycle of the disaster.

Volunteers in this role are required to be fully vaccinated.

Key Responsibilities:

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

The purpose of the logistics procurement activity is to obtain materials and supplies for disaster relief operations through numerous sources resulting in timely delivery while being cost effective. 

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and expectations include but are not limited to:

Qualifications

Required:

Time Commitment

Monthly 5-10 hours per month. Time need increases during times of large scale disaster with multiple 12 hour days needed during the response.

Opportunities to deploy for 2 week assignments also available. Ask a team member more about deploying for disasters!

The Logistics Supply activity on a disaster relief operation receives, decides sourcing, fills, and delivers orders for supplies from Disaster Relief Operation (DRO) groups and activities. 

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and expectations include but are not limited to:

Qualifications

Required:

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.

Action Oriented: Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.

Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Time Commitment

Monthly 5-10 hours per month. Time need increases during times of large scale disaster with multiple 12 hour days needed during the response.

Opportunities to deploy for 2 week assignments also available. Ask a team member more about deploying for disasters!

Are you a veteran or enjoy working with veterans and their family members? Well this is the perfect opportunity for you. The Texas Gulf Coast American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) & International Services Department (ISD) is looking for highly motivated and talented volunteers that can dedicate 20 hours a week, 5 days a week towards hosting activities, participating in community events and developing partnerships with veteran organizations within the community. Can be virtual, in person, or hybrid! We will work with your schedule!

Job Description:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Child Watch volunteers engage with our clients' children, ages 4 to 11. Child Watch is open on Saturdays and Thursday evenings.

Members of our Professional Women's Group can leave their children in the center while they're in the building for workshops and professional growth programs. This is an important service because it helps to guarantee that childcare is not a barrier to women who are seeking to change and improve their lives.

Responsibilities: Volunteers will engage and interact in developmentally appropriate activities while in the Child Watch room. They will maintain a safe and positive environment for the children. This may mean leading a craft, reading, etc. Volunteers will also be responsible for dispensing snacks and drinks and cleaning up the room at the end of the shift.

Child Watch Volunteer Times: Two Saturdays each month: 8:30A-11:30A; 11:30A- 2:30P
Several Thursday Evenings: 5:30-8PM

Training: Attend Dress for Success Houston's volunteer orientation. A background check paid for by Dress for Success Houston is required. You will receive more guidance and instruction before your first shift.

Child Watch volunteers engage with our clients' children, ages 4 to 11. Child Watch is open on Saturdays and Thursday evenings.

Members of our Professional Women's Group can leave their children in the center while they're in the building for workshops and professional growth programs. This is an important service because it helps to guarantee that childcare is not a barrier to women who are seeking to change and improve their lives.

Responsibilities: Volunteers will engage and interact in developmentally appropriate activities while in the Child Watch room. They will maintain a safe and positive environment for the children. This may mean leading a craft, reading, etc. Volunteers will also be responsible for dispensing snacks and drinks and cleaning up the room at the end of the shift.

Child Watch Volunteer Times: Two Saturdays each month: 8:30A-11:30A; 11:30A- 2:30P
Several Thursday Evenings: 5:30-8PM

Training: Attend Dress for Success Houston's volunteer orientation. A background check paid for by Dress for Success Houston is required. You will receive more guidance and instruction before your first shift.

Join us in empowering women to achieve economic independence! We offer various volunteer opportunities to support our clients:

Your time and skills can make a lasting impact! Join an orientation today.

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

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

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

SCHEDULE

This position is for Fall 2021, requiring a minimum of 180 hours. Shifts are available Monday-Thursday during the 3:00pm – 8:00pm timeframe. The internship will last from approximately August 23rd – December 6th. Scheduling accommodations may be made for the right candidate

INTERNSHIP PURPOSE

• Assist in the continued development and implementation of our Family Support Services program utilizing the Family-Centered Care model. This program will be intentional about providing support and resources to families and creates a caring, supportive, and joyful environment for all.

• To directly serve both families and patients by designing, facilitating and supporting Family Activities programming (age level support/activity groups) and at least one (1) Special Event that provide a caring, supportive and fun environment for all the families in the House.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Further develop Family Activities Program (age level support/activity groups). Manage and support by helping design curriculum and facilitating age-appropriate activities for residents of Holcombe House.

• Assess current curriculum, revise, or create new material, and implement programming within the Family Activities schedule. This could be completed through creating and utilizing educational handouts and brochures, presentations, programs, social media, and/or special events.

• Create and plan at least one Special Event for families during the semester. (i.e. Wellness Day; International Fair, outdoor field day, carnival, etc).

• Assist RMHH staff with chaperoning off-site field trips, as COVID restrictions permit.

• Assist with meal service to families, as needed.

• Assist with and provide support to volunteers and staff assigned to supply inventory and organization.

• Capture photos and stories for use on RMH Houston social media page, within RMHH photo release and privacy guidelines.

• Assist with translation and interpretation of documents, helping non-English speaking family members enroll and participate in RMHH programs, as able.

• Attend Operations department and interdepartmental staff meetings, as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate compassionately with patients/families on a one-on-one basis.

• Interacts comfortably and gracefully with patients who may be very ill and their families including parents, siblings, grandparents and other caregivers.

• Ability to relate to families and children of various ages and cultural backgrounds

• Someone who is outgoing, a good communicator, listener, and detail oriented.

• The position requires a volunteer who demonstrates good judgment, flexibility and dependability

• Self-starter

• Great verbal and written communication skills

• Attention to detail

• Culturally competent and sensitive

• Comfortable completing research and communicating findings

• Interested in program development

• Speaks Spanish (highly preferred but not required)

REQUIREMENTS

• Must have completed at least four semesters of college in degree applicable to role

• Currently enrolled undergraduate college student

• Successful completion of background check

• Agree to follow COVID-19 safety precautions

• Must be fully vaccinated and able to provide proof of vaccination 

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• Go to https://rmhhouston.volunteerhub.com

• Click Create New Account to submit application.

• When prompted on the next screen, enter Join Code RMHHINTERN to open the internship application.

• Upload résumé as part of application

SCHEDULE

This position is for Fall 2021, requiring a total of 200 hours with no more than 20 hours per week. The position will be on location and the specific schedule will be based on student’s availability and agency needs. The internship hours will need to be completed by December 7, 2021. Scheduling accommodations may be made for the right candidate.

INTERNSHIP PURPOSE

The Family Activities Intern provides administrative support to the Family Activities Manager. Responsibilities include scheduling family activities, coordinating with volunteer groups, correspondence, and general clerical support. The Family Activities Coordinator supports the core values, goals, and objectives and the mission of Ronald McDonald House Houston as set forth by the Board of Directors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Report hours to supervisor each week, for approval and collaboration purposes.

• Uphold the policies of Ronald McDonald House Houston

• Provide warm, friendly and timely communication with RMH Houston staff, volunteers, donors and families utilizing services

• Schedule and coordinate family activities for RMHH Holcombe House location, work with Family Activities Manager to arrange hybrid programming to hospitals as required.

• Work closely with all RMH Programs to coordinate and schedule activities

• Update and maintain Outlook calendar for programming

• Assist staff in orientating group volunteers to policies and procedures and ensures compliance of the same Assist staff in ensuring that groups’ needs are addressed prior to arrival, materials are organized and easily accessible

• Assist staff in preparing, maintaining, and storing supplies and collateral, as needed

• Participate with Family Activities Manager in community outreach and identify potential community partners to serve patients and families

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate compassionately with patients/families on a one-on-one basis

• Ability to interact comfortably with patients who may be very ill

• Ability to interact gracefully with donors, staff, volunteers, and the public

• Ability to relate to families and children of various ages and cultural backgrounds

• Ability to comply with RMH Houston policies

• Someone with a pleasant personality and an empathetic and caring nature who is genuinely interested in making a family’s stay more comfortable and easier

• Someone who is outgoing, a good communicator, listener, and detail oriented. The position requires a person who demonstrates good judgment, flexibility and dependability

• Excellent interpersonal skills, professional in manner and demonstrates supportive and cheerful behavior

• Excellent customer service skills inclusive of external and internal customers

• Excellent organizational skills, attention to details, and verbal and written communication skills (able to multi-task) • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products

• Demonstrates excellent verbal phone skills with a cheerful and pleasant voice

REQUIREMENTS

• Agree to follow COVID-19 safety precautions

• Must be fully vaccinated and able to provide proof of vaccination

• Successful completion of background check

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

• Go to https://rmhhouston.volunteerhub.com

• Click Create New Account to submit application.

• When prompted on the next screen, enter Join Code RMHHINTERN to open the internship application.

• Upload résumé as part of application

SCHEDULE

This position is for Fall 2021, requiring a minimum of 200 total hours. The position will be on location, and the schedule will be flexible, but specific hours will be determined based on student’s availability and agency needs. The internship hours will need to be completed by December 6, 2021.

INTERNSHIP PURPOSE

The JoyFULL Eats Intern provides administrative support to the Food Operations Manager. Responsibilities include scheduling family meals and coordinating with volunteer groups, correspondence and general clerical support, as well as food pick-ups when needed. The JoyFULL Eats Coordinator supports the core values, goals, and objectives and the mission of Ronald McDonald House Houston as set forth by the Board of Directors.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

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

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

FotoFest uses signup.com to schedule volunteer shifts--Click here

FotoFest is pleased to announce its fall exhibition, Hillerbrand+Magsamen: nothing is precious, everything is game, on view from October 8 through November 22, 2025, in Houston at its Silver Street Studios gallery. This exhibition is a mid-career survey of Houston-based artists Stephan Hillerbrand and Mary Magsamen, celebrating 25 years of collaboration. It is curated by Steven Evans and Madi Murphy.

Collectively known as Hillerbrand+Magsamen, the duo transforms the everyday into the extraordinary—turning household items, family rituals, and suburban chaos into playful, profound reflections on art, life, and togetherness. Their practice embraces a playful and inclusive approach to art-making, rejecting notions of exclusivity in the art world.

Houstonians will know Stephan from his many years teaching photography at UofH and HCP. Mary was the curator at Aurora Picture Show and is currently working at the Menil Collection.

Gallery Hosts are the backbone of FotoFest, they allow us to keep the exhibitions open to the public. You don’t have to be a photography expert to be a gallery host; a friendly face, neat appearance, and an interest in photography is all that is required. A FotoFest staff member will greet you in the gallery, review procedures, and give you a tour of the building and the exhibition. We are less than 2 minutes away in a nearby building and always available to assist you. The gallery can be quiet during the week, please feel free to bring your tablet/laptop, a book or a small project. Please bring a jacket or sweater with you if you tend to get cold. Water and light snacks provided, and Wi-Fi is available.

The gallery is open: Wednesday-Saturday, noon to 5PM. The shifts are 11:45AM to 2:30PM and 2:15PM to 5PM

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMH Houston) offers a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Welcome Desk Volunteer creates a warm, hospitable environment for our families by ensuring they are cared for during their stay.  By providing families with the physical items they need for a comfortable stay and providing a listening ear, we help families feel welcomed, known, and supported. Welcome Desk Volunteers help lower the stress of parents and family members in a time when support is needed the most and create a hopeful and secure environment in our home away from home.  

LOCATION

Ronald McDonald House Houston, Holcombe House, 1907 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

SCHEDULE

Shifts are three hours, two times per month for six months to one year. Shift times are seven days a week, 9 am - 12 pm, 12 pm - 3 pm, 3 pm - 6 pm, and 6 pm - 9 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will vary depending on the needs of the House during each shift but may include:

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Create a Volunteer Hub account at Ronald McDonald House Houston (volunteerhub.com), select individual volunteer, and complete the application.

After reviewing your completed application, our staff will contact you to discuss the next steps

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMH Houston) offers a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions.

ROLE PURPOSE

For RMHH families, consistently eating nutritious meals during their hospital stay can be a huge challenge. The financial burden combined with the thought of leaving their child’s bedside to grab a bite to eat can be terrifying. JoyFull Eats, RMH Houston’s meals program, helps alleviate hunger by providing quick, healthy food options for families. The JoyFull Eats intern contributes to the success and growth of the JoyFULL Eats program at all four RMHH locations by providing hands-on assistance, engaging with donors, helping with outreach, and providing administrative support.

LOCATION

Ronald McDonald House Houston, Holcombe House, 1907 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

SCHEDULE

Available for fall, winter, or summer start dates. Specific schedule will be based on student’s availability and agency need. Evening and weekend availability is preferred.

COMPENSATION

This is an unpaid internship unless you have been awarded college work/study funding. If hired, compensation is up to a maximum of 20 hours per week. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will vary depending on the needs of the Food Operations Manager but may include;

QUALIFICATIONS

 REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be met to perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Create a Volunteer Hub account at Ronald McDonald House Houston (volunteerhub.com), select college internship program, and complete the application. Resume must be uploaded.

After reviewing your completed application, our staff will contact you to discuss the next steps.  

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMH Houston) offers a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Family Activities Volunteer creates a warm, hospitable environment for patients and families by helping facilitate pre-planned crafts, games, and other programming. Our Family Activities Program creates space for families to make memories, celebrate victories, and rally around challenges. The program aims to provide a true home away from home by offering as many normative family experiences as possible.

LOCATION

Ronald McDonald House Houston, Holcombe House, 1907 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

SCHEDULE

Shifts are three hours, two times per month for six months to one year. Shift times are Monday - Thursday 5 pm-8 pm, Friday 4 pm-7 pm, and Saturday 10 am-1 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will vary depending on the needs of the House during each shift but may include:

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here must be met by a volunteer to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Create a Volunteer Hub account at Ronald McDonald House Houston (volunteerhub.com), select individual volunteer, and complete the application.

After reviewing your completed application, our staff will contact you to discuss the next steps. 

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMH Houston) offers a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions.

ROLE PURPOSE

The JoyFull Eats Volunteer leads donor groups in the set-up, serving, and breakdown of meals and organizes food donations in the pantry. RMH Houston’s guests spend long hours at local hospitals and a warm lunch or dinner is a welcome distraction from a child’s complex medical treatments. By providing nutritious meals and a listening ear, we make sure our families will feel welcomed, known, and supported. JoyFull Eats volunteers help lower the stress of parents and family members in a time when support is needed the most and create a hopeful and secure environment in our home away from home.  

LOCATION

Ronald McDonald House Houston, Holcombe House, 1907 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

SCHEDULE

Shifts are three hours, two times per month for six months to one year. Shift times are seven days a week, 10:30 am – 1:30 pm for lunch and 4:30 pm- 7:30 pm for dinner.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will vary depending on the needs of the House during each shift but may include:       

      MEALS

      DISTRIBUTION CENTER AND KITCHEN PANTRY

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be met to perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Create a Volunteer Hub account at Ronald McDonald House Houston (volunteerhub.com), select individual volunteer, and complete the application.

After reviewing your completed application, our staff will contact you to discuss the next steps. 

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMH Houston) offers a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Family Activities Intern will assist in the continued development and implementation of RMH Houston’s Family Activities Programs. The intern will provide support and resources to families and help create a caring, supportive, and joyful environment. Daily activity programming gives children a place to be “just a kid” and helps children and parents adapt to being uprooted from their normal environment. These programs are intentionally designed to build rapport, create community, and build security and confidence. Activities include supervised imaginative play, recreational activities, field trips for the family, and self-expression through music, movement, and art.

LOCATION

Ronald McDonald House Houston, Holcombe House, 1907 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

SCHEDULE

Available for fall, winter, or summer start dates. The program requires 180 minimum hours for the semester, including one special project. Shifts are available Tuesday to Friday 12 pm – 8 pm and Saturday 10 am – 2 pm. Specific schedule will be based on student’s availability and agency need. Accommodations may be made for the right candidate.

COMPENSATION

This is an unpaid internship unless you have been awarded college work/study funding.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will vary depending on the needs of the Family Activities Manager but may include;

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be met to perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Create a Volunteer Hub account at Ronald McDonald House Houston (volunteerhub.com), select college internship program, and complete the application. Resume must be uploaded.

After reviewing your completed application, our staff will contact you to discuss the next steps.  

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMH Houston) offers a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Family Support Services Intern will assist in the continuous development of RMH Houston Family Support Services activities, providing support and resources to families and creating a caring, supportive, and joyful environment for all. The intern will help orient and assess families upon admission and provide supportive services from the time a family checks in until they check out. The intern will facilitate Fun Clubs (age level support/activity groups), supervised play, and one cultural event. Family Support Services activities include educational support, behavior management, support groups, access to community resources, recreational activities, and parenting education. These services help stabilize the family unit, empowering them to actively participate in their child’s health care journey.

LOCATION

Ronald McDonald House Houston, Holcombe House, 1907 Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77030

SCHEDULE

Available for fall, winter, or summer start dates. The program requires 400 total hours and a minimum of three available days per week. Shifts are available Monday-Friday 10 am – 7 pm. Specific schedule will be based on student’s availability and agency need.

COMPENSATION

This is an unpaid internship unless you have been awarded college work/study funding. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will vary depending on needs of the Family Support Services Manger but may include;

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be met to perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Create a Volunteer Hub account at Ronald McDonald House Houston (volunteerhub.com), select college internship program, and complete the application. Resume must be uploaded.

After reviewing your completed application, our staff will contact you to discuss the next steps.  

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

Two Volunteer Positions Available:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Even though the holidays are over, the work never stops here at Houston Threads! We are always in need of volunteers to help us merchandise and stock the shop, assist our referred youth in their shopping experience, and assist with a variety of day-to-day tasks. Come join us here at Threads and help us provide Houston's homeless, foster and disadvantaged youth with free new clothing and toiletries!

This position works directly with nurses and patients on the floor. You will be assigned to a patient care unit and become a volunteer team member.  This is a great opportunity for people interested in the medical field.  There is a 100 hours minimum commitment.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Visit all patients
• Use AIDIT with family members, guest, patients, and physicians.
• Ensure that all components of fall prevention protocol are in place; look for identifiers, bed exit alarms and that call light and personal items are within reach.
• Adjusts physical/environmental conditions for patient comfort.
• Remind patients to call for assistance
• Keep detailed notes on all patient concerns discussed during the visit
• Assists in meeting patient’s nutritional needs by checking food trays and assisting with feeding the patient (limitations apply), and providing fresh drinking water
• Report any urgent concerns immediately to the nurse.
• Must report any concerns or important information to the appropriate staff member(s)
• Call for assistance if rounding and patient needs toileting. Remain with patient until assistance arrives.
• Complete a rounding audit tool give to manager

ORGANIZATIONAL MISSION

Ronald McDonald House Houston (RMH Houston) offers a home away from home providing care, compassion, and hope to families with seriously ill children being treated in Texas Medical Center member institutions.

ROLE PURPOSE

RMH Houston inside Texas Children’s Hospital (TCH) offers volunteer positions in both the House (for overnight stays and naps) and family lounges (providing snacks and other resources). The TCH House and Lounge Volunteers maintain the RMH Houston in TCH and   provide compassionate support for those who have children in the Neonatal Intensive Care, Cardiovascular Intensive Care, and Pediatric Intensive Care Units of TCH.

LOCATION

Ronald McDonald House Houston, Texas Children’s Hospital, 6621 Fannin St. A4485, Houston, TX 77030

SCHEDULE

Shifts are three hours, two times per month for six months to one year. Shift times are seven days a week, 9 am - 12 pm, 12 pm - 3 pm, 3 pm - 6 pm, and 6 pm - 9 pm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties will vary depending on the needs of the House during each shift but may include:  

      HOUSE VOLUNTEER

      FAMILY LOUNGE VOLUNTEER

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIREMENTS

It is beneficial to have complete records before interviewing as not having them will delay onboarding.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be met to perform the job’s essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATIONAL BENEFITS

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Create a Volunteer Hub account at Ronald McDonald House Houston (volunteerhub.com), select individual volunteer, and complete the application.

After reviewing your completed application, our staff will contact you to discuss the next steps. 

The Information Desks may well be the first contact a patient, his family or visitor have with Baylor St. Luke's  Medical Center Hospital, the Texas Heart Institute.  As such, the role of the volunteer is very vital in representing these institutions.  Please, above all, be patient and kind while serving at one of these desks. Remember it is possible that the person you are dealing with may never have been in a hospital before.  Keep in mind also that many people coming to the Information Desk could be very worried about themselves or a member of their family so you must be very polite, understanding and helpful. 

 To be able to escort or direct a patient or visitor to a certain area one has to know where it is.  For this reason all information volunteers must receive orientation and take a tour of the hospitals to become familiar with the many different areas.  You will be informed of any changes made in an area location as soon as possible.  

 We are looking for 25 dedicated volunteers for 21 fundraising nights at Minute Maid Park! Not all volunteers will be required to attend every event night.

A little about us:

CDH Stars and Angels is a nonprofit patient advocacy organization based in Houston, Texas that offers a range of support services nationwide to families of children born with the severe birth defect Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CDH is a condition that develops in utero when the muscle dividing the chest from the abdomen, the diaphragm, fails to close. The results of this failure, while sometimes treatable, can be fatal.

We provide small grants to the families experiencing CDH to pay for medical treatments and related travel, and, when needed, funeral expenses. We also provide care packages to CDH-affected families, raise awareness of this defect, and advocate for patient-centered research in partnership with organizations whose goals align with ours.

Do you have a heart for supporting children and families during their hospital journey?

As a Grace Companion, you’ll provide invaluable support to pediatric patients on the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (BMTU) floor at Texas Children’s Hospital. Each Tuesday and Thursday, we welcome 2-4 volunteers to serve by:

*Delivering meals to nourish both patients and their families
*Sharing comfort baskets to lift spirits and offer much-needed resources
*Engaging children in enrichment activities that bring joy and distraction during challenging times

Commitment Requirements:
Volunteers must commit to serving at least 1-2 times per month.
Shifts are available every Tuesday and Thursday.

Requirements:
Ability to pass a detailed background check
Up-to-date vaccination records
Become a part of a compassionate team dedicated to making a meaningful difference. If you’re ready to bring smiles and comfort to these children and their families, we’d love to hear from you!

Greet and welcome all of our employees, patients and guests into the hospital. Assist our employees entering the facility by providing them proper masks and face shields, assisting with temperature checks and health attestations. Support our screening stations by restocking PPE supplies throughout the day. Support our patients and guests by offering them masks to wear and showing them to their destination in the hospital. 

Our Occupational Health Nurses need your help! They Occupational Health department works internally to help keep our employees safe and healthy. They are looking for administrative support during new employee orientation for health screenings. 

Mondays, bi-weekly 

Every other Monday from 7AM - 11AM (times are flexible)

Location is at 3100 Main Street in Midtown; Free parking

If you are interested in our program please visit our webpage to fill out an online application, https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1556046846

Hello! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center. We have a need for a volunteer to help in the following administrative service areas. Shifts range from 3-4 hours Monday- Friday.

Volunteer Services: Assist with general clerical tasks including, answering phones, event planning, helping with the monthly newsletter, greeting other volunteers and staff, organizing files, data-entry, etc.

Human Resources: The HR team needs assistance at their main front desk - information desk offering customer service and light administrative tasks

Heart & Lung Clinic: Needs support providing customer service calls to our patients, offering comfort rounds with patients, light administrative tasks

Texas Heart Institute: Data-entry; shadowing of clinic rounds; supporting RN's with managing of patient data to track patient outcomes and progress. 

*** If you are interested in our program please visit our webpage to fill out an online application, https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?ap=1556046846

Thank you!

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

Link to apply: Volunteers FIFA World Cup 26

Volunteers are needed for our See to Succeed initiative beginning the week of October 21, 2024. Through this program, we provide complete eye exams and eyewear at no cost to children in need. We need volunteers who can serve at least one day and will be glad to make a difference in children's lives!

Background on See to Succeed:

The Houston Health Department (HHD) has partnered with the University of Houston, San Jacinto College, Kids Vision for Life (The Essilor Foundation), and the Berkley Eye Center to provide free vision exams and eyewear to children and youth in need.

These vision clinics are held at our 190 Heights Blvd location. Each day we are hoping to serve between 100-150 children.  We need volunteers to help guide and escort the children through the clinic and ensure each child is safe and receives services.

We very much appreciate your interest in See to Succeed and look forward to having you volunteer with us!

You may get registered in our database so that you may look and add yourself to the schedule. See the link below.

Register to volunteer 

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email at volunteer@houstontx.gov

Best regards,

See to Succeed Team

Project Saving Smiles reduces the prevalence of tooth decay in underserved children and remove barriers to learning.

This is accomplished by providing dental screenings, dental sealants, fluoride varnish, and oral health education free of charge targeting Houston’s at-risk 2nd graders who are enrolled in schools with 50% or more students on the Free and Reduced Lunch Program.

The 2001 Dental Needs Assessment in Harris County revealed 68% of 2nd graders had untreated decay. It is known that children who suffer from oral health problems cannot learn well and miss days from school. According to the 2000 Surgeon General’s Report, more than 51 million school hours are lost each year due to dental-related illness. Additionally, children who experience pain from tooth problems are likely to be distracted and unable to concentrate on their schoolwork.

Since its inception, Project Saving Smiles has provided dental screening to 98,800 students and applied 217,878 sealants.  The Project also provides oral health education free of charge to pre-k, second grade, middle school and high school students enrolled in a free or reduced lunch program across Houston.

We very much appreciate your interest in Project Saving Smiles and look forward to having you volunteer with us!

You may get registered in our database so that you may look and add yourself to the schedule. See the link below.

Register to volunteer

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact us via email at volunteer@houstontx.gov.

Best regards,

Volunteer Coordinator Team

Ombudsman: A Funny-Sounding Word for A Valued Volunteer

Do you care about protecting the rights of older adults and individuals living with disabilities? The Harris County Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program needs volunteers to serve as advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Volunteer hours are flexible, and no prior experience is required. Please contact 713-500-9931 or ombudsman@uth.tmc.edu for more information and to request an application. 

Volunteer Ombudsmen will...

Volunteers are needed for our next See to Succeed initiative will be taking place the week of April 16-19, 2018.  Through this program, we provide eyewear at no cost to children in need. We need volunteers who can serve at least one day and will be glad to make a difference in children's lives!

Background on See to Succeed:

Houston Department of Health and Human Services (HDHHS)has partnered with University of Houston, San Jacinto College, Kids Vision For Life (The Essilor Foundation) and the Berkley Eye Center to provide free vision exams and eyewear to children and youth in need.

These vision exams are held at a clinic centrally located in Houston and approximately 200-400 children are bused in each day from area schools around the city to attend. We are need of volunteers to help guide and escort the children through the clinic and ensure each child is safe and receives services.

 LOCATION: 190 Heights Blvd

* Lunch, snacks and t shirts will be provided for volunteers

We very much appreciate your  interest in See to Succeed and look forward to having you volunteer with us!

If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact me on my cell phone 832-654-5946.

Best regards,

Cyd

Volunteers are needed to help us serve every First Saturday of the month at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.  Our monthly SOUPER SATURDAYS are phenomenal! We serve some of the most amazing people in Houston! 

Service days - Every first Saturday of the month - Lunch Hour

Time Frame - 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Positions to be filled:

Cooks

Clean up crew - mopping, picking up trash, etc. 

Counters

Food Servers

Greeters, etc

Volunteers are needed to help us serve every First Saturday of the month at the Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.  Our monthly SOUPER SATURDAYS are returning January, 2019! We serve some of the most amazing people in Houston! 

Service days - Every first Saturday of the month - Lunch Hour

Time Frame - 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Positions to be filled:

Cooks

Clean up crew - mopping, picking up trash, etc. 

Counters

Food Servers

Greeters, etc

Our hospital has a need for volunteers to assist with administrative tasks across multiple departments. Tasks include but are not limited to: Data entry, phone calls, assisting with patient education packets, filing, inventory checks, greeting and escorting of family members. 

If you're interested in learning more about our Volunteer Program please visit our webpage, https://www.stlukeshealth.org/locations/baylor-st-lukes-medical-center/volunteering

Or feel free to call us at (832)355-2102 or email nvillarreal@stlukeshealth.org 

Help the Baylor St. Luke's visitors and patients find their way through the hospital. This position helps greet all of our guests and supports the front desk staff in offering information as needed. You will become familiar with many departments within the hospital and will help our patients and their loved ones.

Our Patient Ambassadors provide patient transportation services, information desk support, screening for covid-19 and patient care care support.

If you're interested in learning more about our Volunteer Program please visit our webpage t, https://www.stlukeshealth.org/locations/baylor-st-lukes-medical-center/volunteering

Or feel free to call us at (832)355-2102 or email nvillarreal@stlukeshealth.org 

The Cath Lab Family Waiting Area has a need for a volunteer receptionist to assist our families. This position will be help serve as a liaison to the family and the clinical staff of the Catheterization Laboratory. 

If you're interested in learning more about our Volunteer Program please visit our webpage at, https://www.stlukeshealth.org/locations/baylor-st-lukes-medical-center/volunteering

Or feel free to call us at (832)355-2102 or email nvillarreal@stlukeshealth.org 

The Outreach Team @ U.S.VETS - Houston needs your help. Each and every day, our team canvasses the Greater Houston community to educate homeless veterans on our services and programs and encourage veterans to get off the streets and begin the process of regaining a healthy quality of life through our program. With that said, we need the support of our partners and the community!

Our Outreach team is in need of sack lunches / prepared lunches to distribute to homeless veterans. Currently, our budget is limited, however, the need to provide the basic necessities for our veterans is critical.

We welcome corporate partners, volunteer groups, and anyone looking to make a difference and provide an in-kind donation of sack lunches. 

Please contact Danielle C. Richardson, Development and Communications Manager at: 823-986-8217 / drichardson@usvets.org. 

Thank you!

Are you a current or recent patient at either Ben Taub or LBJ Hospital in Harris County? If so, please consider applying to our Council!

​What is the Patient and Family Advisory Council?

Looking to make an impact? Volunteer with ESCH as a Mentor! We are looking for people with Project Management experience.

Mentor UH Bauer College students solving challenges for local nonprofits.

This would take place during the Fall 2022 Semester starting late August and running though the beginning of December. Go to our website for more information. https://lnkd.in/gMZe9AxV

Volunteers are needed for the Texas Challengers Quiz Tournaments (TCQT) middle school and high school Quiz Bowl tournament at Michael E. DeBakey High School for Health Professions on Saturday, December 13. Most volunteers will serve as moderators and read questions to the students. Moderators will need to complete a quick 10-15 minute training before volunteering. Volunteers can also serve as scorekeepers. Training for scorekeepers takes about 5 minutes. Free pizza will be provided for lunch. Partial shifts are welcome.

We have an number of Committee positions available for Frontier Fiesta March for Marrow. The first one is Recording Secretary. This volunteer joins us for all of our Conference Calls beginning Tuesday, September 5, 2017, at 9:00 am. and records the minutes and distributes them to the committee. We have Conference Calls about once every two weeks with various parts of the Planning Committee but we try to keep them all on the same days, either Monday or Tuesday, once or twice a month.

Emergency Services locations provide food, clothing, hygiene items, and financial assistance to families in need. We need bilingual volunteers to work one day every week, on a weekday, to help answer the phones and schedule financial appointments, interview clients to determine their needs, and provide translation to reception, interviewers, and phone volunteers.

We also need volunteers in our JobNet program. JobNet helps people prepare for and conduct a more efficient and effective job search. We need help greeting clients, answering phones, ensuring clients sign in, scheduling clients for classes or workshops, and sharing information about JobNet.

Our entrepreneurial programs, Martha's Way (residential housekeeping) and Non-medical Home Caregiver, need volunteers to help our clients practice their English skills. We could also use some administrative help with preparing materials and following up with clients.

CCSC partners with local schools to offer vision screening for students on their campuses. Volunteers who enjoy direct involvement with children and are available on weekday mornings, typically during the fall semester, are needed for this program.

Emergency Services provides food and clothing as well as financial assistance to those in crisis. Volunteers are needed to help greet clients, answer phone inquiries, interview clients, help in the food or clothing pantry, or provide administrative assistance. We especially need bilingual (Spanish / English) volunteers.