Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Everyone is welcome to participate in Shamba Days. You’ll help with whatever the farm may need... mulching, weeding, planting, harvesting, and more!

Shamba Ya Amani, the Farm of Peace, is working for justice by feeding our community, both body and soul. We feed the body by growing vegetables and fruit, raising honeybees, and tending flowers. We feed the soul by building this farm together, forming a connection to each other and to the earth we are cultivating.

Bring a bottle of water and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots!

Shamba Ya Amani (Farm of Peace) can be found at this address: 
8401 Dairy View Lane
Houston, TX 77072
There is parking along the street and a Metro bus station nearby at Beechnut and Dairy View Lane. Look for our white circle sign near the street and a sunflower mural as you approach the entrance of the farm.

All minors under the age of 16 must complete a release form in order to volunteer.

Join us in serving women at Gracewood, a nonprofit dedicated to providing a home, hope, and healing through Christian ministry.

We are looking for 6 volunteers to support a mock interview session for about 15 clients as part of their "Employment 'Tune Up'".

Volunteer Role Includes:

Conducting brief, encouraging mock interviews

Offering constructive feedback

Helping build confidence and professional skills

Date: Saturday, July 18
Time: 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Location: 1617 Elmview Dr, Houston, TX 77080
Learn more about Gracewood

We’d love to have your support in making this a meaningful experience for the ladies of Gracewood!

Register Today!

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with the Houston Humane Society Walking Club!
Our Walking Club volunteers join us monthly to help our dogs enjoy fresh air, exercise, and positive social time on the HHS campus.

Walking dogs is an important part of helping our pets feel confident, enriched, and ready for adoption — and we’re so grateful you want to be part of it!

We are joining Alief ISD for their Alief Community Health & Resource Fair!

beyWIsee Foundation will be a vendor at the event providing backpacks and back to school goodies for students!

We are searching for dedicated volunteers that are all about community and giving back!

*If 18 and over a background check must be completed. 

*If under 16 years of age, you must be accompanied by an adult to and from the volunteer site.

Contact us at hello@beywiseefoundation.org with any questions! 

We look forward to you volunteering with us!

Calling all bookworms! Book Lovers Day is August 9, and we’ve got a fun way for you to celebrate by spreading the joy of reading, one beloved book at a time.

Celebrate Book Lovers Day by sharing a book you love in a Little Free Library near you. You’ll be expanding book access by sharing your favorite reads.

It’s easy to participate:

This is a great activity for families, friends, or book clubs to do together. 

Impact: Celebrate your love of reading while expanding book access in your community.

Time Required: Flexible. Share one book, or share many! Please share your book(s) anytime on Sunday, August 9. 

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

Volunteers under 18 need online volunteer forms completed by a parent/guardian to participate. 

Two Lives Changed is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to support our on‑site child care during classes, baby showers, and family support programs. Volunteers help create a safe, nurturing environment for infants and young children while their parents participate in life‑building programs. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy engaging with little ones, offering gentle supervision, and contributing to a calm, welcoming space for families.

What Volunteers Will Do:

Provide attentive supervision for infants and young children

Assist with simple activities, playtime, and calming transitions

Support staff in maintaining a safe, clean child care area

Help parents feel confident and supported while they attend programming

Two Lives Changed is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to support our on‑site child care during classes, baby showers, and family support programs. Volunteers help create a safe, nurturing environment for infants and young children while their parents participate in life‑building programs. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy engaging with little ones, offering gentle supervision, and contributing to a calm, welcoming space for families.

What Volunteers Will Do:

Provide attentive supervision for infants and young children

Assist with simple activities, playtime, and calming transitions

Support staff in maintaining a safe, clean child care area

Help parents feel confident and supported while they attend programming

Two Lives Changed is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to support our on‑site child care during classes, baby showers, and family support programs. Volunteers help create a safe, nurturing environment for infants and young children while their parents participate in life‑building programs. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy engaging with little ones, offering gentle supervision, and contributing to a calm, welcoming space for families.

What Volunteers Will Do:

Provide attentive supervision for infants and young children

Assist with simple activities, playtime, and calming transitions

Support staff in maintaining a safe, clean child care area

Help parents feel confident and supported while they attend programming

Two Lives Changed is seeking compassionate, reliable volunteers to support our on‑site child care during classes, baby showers, and family support programs. Volunteers help create a safe, nurturing environment for infants and young children while their parents participate in life‑building programs. This role is ideal for volunteers who enjoy engaging with little ones, offering gentle supervision, and contributing to a calm, welcoming space for families.

What Volunteers Will Do:

Provide attentive supervision for infants and young children

Assist with simple activities, playtime, and calming transitions

Support staff in maintaining a safe, clean child care area

Help parents feel confident and supported while they attend programming

Click here to sign up for Neighbors for Nature

Participants will spend a few hours working alongside Houston Zoo staff and SPLASh (Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines) on projects that help create wildlife-friendly spaces.

For this wildlife-saving opportunity, participants will work together to remove harmful litter pollution from Stewart Beach in Galveston, TX.

This cleanup will be family-friendly and accessible. We’ll provide guidance, tools, and support. Just bring your love for wildlife and willingness to help. By taking action, you’re doing your part to save animals in the wild, here in Houston and beyond.

Click here to sign up for Neighbors for Nature

Every Monday and Wednesday, Hope Impacts offers the opportunity for the homeless community of Katy to come have breakfast, fellowship together, take a shower, and receive basic necessities and clothes.  We need volunteers to help us facilitate this program. 

Positions will be assigned upon arrival and may include: 

MINORS BETWEEN 16-18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES & EVENTS BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.

Please note: Hope Impacts does not accept volunteers completing court-ordered community service and cannot verify or sign court-ordered community service hours.

Every Tuesday and Thursday, Hope Impacts partners with Cross Road Church to offer the opportunity for the homeless community of Katy to come and have supper, fellowship together, take a shower, and receive necessities and clothes.  We need volunteers to help us facilitate this program. You must arrive promptly at 4:30 to receive your role and have time to ask questions if needed. If you cannot arrive at 4:30 pm, please email us directly at robert@hopeimpacts.org

Positions will be assigned upon arrival and may include: 

Please visit our website before your shift to watch the training slide show.
Link: https://www.hopeimpacts.org/general-volunteer-training-slideshow

MINORS BETWEEN 16-18 MUST BE ACCOMPANIED AT ALL TIMES & EVENTS BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.

Please note: Hope Impacts does not accept volunteers completing court-ordered community service and cannot verify or sign court-ordered community service hours.

Join us in Making a Difference at the 2026 Back to School Bash Festival & Job Fair!                                        The 2026 Back to School Bash is looking for 300 dedicated volunteers to help us create an unforgettable experience for more than 3000 children and families as they prepare for the new school year.            Whether you can serve for a few hours / shifts or the entire event, your time and talents will make a lasting impact. We welcome individuals, families, community groups, businesses, churches, student organizations, and civic organizations to be part of this exciting day of service.

Three Shifts: 9am -11am, 11am -1pm, & 1pm - 4pm 

Volunteer Opportunities Include: 

Event setup and breakdown                                                                                                                             Registration and guest check-in                                                                                                                                 Backpack and school supply distribution                                                                                                              Hair braiding support and salon assistance                                                                                                       Children's activity zone                                                                                                                                                Job fair assistance                                                                                                                                                       Vendor and Exhibitor support                                                                                                                                 Crowd guidance and hospitality                                                                                                                               Food and refreshment distribution                                                                                                                          Parking and traffic assistance                                                                                                                                  Stage and entertainment support                                                                                                                             Information booth ambassadors                                                                                                                           Volunteer check-in and team leaders                                                                                                                    Clean up and sanitation                                                                                                                                          General Event Support wherever needed 

N0 PRIOR EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED FOR MOST POSITIONS. YOU JUST NEED A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND A HEART TO SERVE.

Please wear comfortable shoes & clothes 

Event Details:                                                                                                                                                             Date: Saturday, August 8, 2026                                                                                                                         Time: 12:00pm - 3:00pm                                                                                                                                        Location: Texas Southern University  - Physical & Education Building                                                             3000 Wheeler Avenue, Houston, TX. 77004                                                                                                            Please click link below to register to Volunteer

https://cohapoutreachcorporation.org/volunteer-for-events-cohap/

Together, we can provide hope, encouragement, and essential resources to thousands of children and families as they begin a successful school year. Help us reach our goal of 300 volunteers! Invite your family, friends, co-workers, church members, and community organizers to serve alongside you.         Volunteer today and help us empower families, prepare students, and build a stronger community. Every helping hand makes a difference!

Come join us as we assemble outreach bags to help promote our nonprofit and spread awareness throughout the community!

We're looking for volunteers to help stuff bags with informational materials, resources, and promotional items that will be distributed at community events and outreach activities.

This is a simple but impactful way to support our mission and help us reach more people in need.

✨ No experience needed
✨ Community service hours available
✨ Great opportunity to connect with fellow volunteers

The Nature Discovery Center is in need of volunteers to help distribute 1,000 door hangers throughout the Bellaire community to share information about our Enchanted Woods Capital Campaign. Door hangers can be picked up Monday–Friday 9-5pm at:

Nature Discovery Center
7112 Newcastle St.
Bellaire, TX 77401

This is a flexible volunteer opportunity, and you can pick up materials and distribute them on your own schedule. Volunteer hours will be credited, and we recommend shifts of approximately 2–3 hours.

If you are interested in helping, or would like to sign up a group, please respond to this need and our Development Director Darenda Dorsey will reach out to you with more details. Share a date and time you would like to pick up the materials and number of volunteers in your group. We would love your support in helping us spread the word about this exciting project!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Thank you for all you do to support Nature Discovery Center.

Darenda Dorsey

Development Director

Office: 713-667-6550 EXT. 100 

Cell: 832-343-7970

7112 Newcastle St.            

Bellaire, TX 77401

COHAP is excited to host our 2026 Annual Back-to-School Bash Festival & Job Fair on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 12:00pm - 3:00pm at Texas Southern University - Physical & Health Education Building in Houston, Texas. Our goal this year is to serve over 3000 children and families by providing essential school supplies, community resources, and educational support to help students begin the school year prepared and confident. 

We are seeking individuals, organizations, corporations / businesses, universities, etc.... to assist by sponsoring in some capacity. 

We are seeking the following Donations:

Monetary                                                                                                                                                                      Backpacks                                                                                                                                                                      School Supplies                                                                                                                                                           School Uniforms                                                                                                                                                          Gift Cards                                                                                                                                                                      Food / Snacks / Beverages 

Your donation will: Help prepare thousands of students for academic success! Every donation both large or small helps ensure that children have the tools they need to succeed in school. 

To Donate, please click link below

 https://cohapoutreachcorporation.org/volunteer-for-events-cohap/

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

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

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

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering

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

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

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

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

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

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering

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

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Make a meaningful impact in just two hours!

Each week, we prepare and deliver 1,700 breakfast bags filled with shelf-stable breakfast items, providing much-needed nutrition to older adults throughout the Houston area. This is a great volunteer opportunity for corporate teams, community organizations, schools, churches, families and friends looking to serve together.

Complete this form for more informatiom:
Meals on Wheels Group Volunteer Interest Form – Fill out form

Healthy bird populations are an indicator of a healthy Bay.

Join the Galveston Bay Foundation for a monthly bird survey led by Texas Master Naturalist and Lead GBF Volunteer, Lisa Hardcastle, at Sweetwater Preserve, a 140-acre GBF property that is not open to the public. This restored site includes coastal prairie, estuarine marsh, salt flats, freshwater wetlands, brackish wetlands, and coastal woodlots, which support a wide variety of resident and migratory birds.

All levels of birders are welcome! Bring your own binoculars and field gear.

Surveys take place on the first Tuesday of each month at 7:00 a.m. at the end of 103rd Street in Galveston. From there, participants will drive short distances to three survey areas. The survey typically lasts three to four hours, but volunteers may leave early if needed.

No restrooms on site. Conditions can vary, so wear closed-toe shoes (boots recommended) and bring a hat, sunscreen, insect repellent, and plenty of water.

DATA COLLECTION
Survey results will be submitted to GBF staff and eBird, and the eBird list will be shared with all registered participants. These data help document species use of restored coastal habitat in the Galveston Bay watershed.

SPLASh and Houston Young Monarchs Mason Park Bayou Cleanup

Join SPLASh (Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines) and our community partners for a morning of environmental stewardship at Mason Park! Together, we'll remove litter and plastic debris from the bayou banks and wooded areas of the park, helping protect local wildlife, improve water quality, and create a cleaner, healthier community.

Date: Saturday, August 1, 2026

Time: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM

Meeting Location: Volunteers will meet at the pavilion closest to Brays Bayou.

Parking: To help keep the main parking lot available for park visitors and event operations, please park along Tipps Street whenever possible and walk to the pavilion.

Before You Arrive
To help expedite check-in, please complete your liability waiver before arriving. Volunteers who have not completed a waiver will be asked to do so during check-in before participating.

What to Bring

What We'll Provide

What to Expect
Following a brief safety orientation, volunteers will work in small groups to remove litter from the bayou banks and wooded sections of Mason Park. Staff will provide guidance on safe cleanup practices, litter collection procedures, and designated cleanup zones.

Whether you're volunteering as an individual, with friends, or as part of a group, your efforts will directly contribute to cleaner waterways and healthier habitats for birds, wildlife, and our community.

Communications

SPLASh will reach out the week prior to the event with cleanup details, weather plans, and additional important information to best prepare you for the day. Please ensure you register with a valid email to get the most up to date information. We strongly suggest each participant register to ensure you receive most up to date information. Questions? Reach out to us at www.splashtx.org and shoot us an email if you have any questions.  Thank you for helping us protect our bird habitat and waterways!

Thank you for volunteering with SPLASh: we look forward to seeing you at Mason Park!

CASE for Kids is excited to welcome you to the 3rd Annual Houston Out-of-School Time (HOST) Conference! This year’s theme—Powered by P.L.A.Y.—celebrates the creativity, connection, joy, and innovation that PLAY brings to out-of-school time programs and youth development spaces.

Get ready for an energizing experience featuring:
• 50+ interactive workshops and learning experiences
• 30+ exhibitors with resources, giveaways, and shopping opportunities
• Networking with OST professionals from across Texas
• The Spirit of Excellence Awards Luncheon, including a special Legacy Award honoree

Here at the Houston Humane Society we strive to enrich the lives of all of our resident animals. A big part of this initiative is achieved by ensuring all of the dogs in our care get adequate time outside! This is heavily supported by volunteers coming out to walk our furry friends. Come support the adoptable animals by encouraging proper walking etiquette while providing both enrichment and exercise for the wonderful dogs here at HHS!

Volunteer at Project C.U.R.E. Houston

About Us
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us at Project C.U.R.E. Houston. Project C.U.R.E. is the largest provider of donated medical supplies and equipment to developing countries around the world. We would be delighted to have you join us and share in our mission. 

WHAT do volunteers do?

Our volunteers help with all aspects of our life-saving operation. Volunteers sort donated medical supplies, prepare shipments, help manage our warehouse, and even work with our hospital partners to procure supplies. We also have volunteers who drive out to make scheduled donation pick-ups, test and repair medical equipment at all levels of expertise, help with fundraising and outreach, plan events, and assist with administrative needs.

We do not require any experience or medical background and will teach you everything you need to know.  With that said, we do love nurses and medical professionals! Engineers are also extremely valuable to us.  

 HOW do I register?

New volunteers must create a profile and sign up on our website prior to volunteering.  

*Minimum age to volunteer is 15. Volunteers under 18 will be prompted to print a release form for their parent/guardian to sign. They must bring the signed form when they come to the warehouse.  This release expires at the end of each calendar year so an updated release may be needed. 

HOURS:  Our individual volunteer hours are:

You’ll use your user id/password to register online for each volunteer session. You are welcome to sign up for as many shifts as you like.  It is important to come on time and stay for the full shift.   Please remember to cancel if your plans change.  

 WHERE is Project C.U.R.E. located?   

Our address is 8303 Kempwood Drive Houston, Texas 77055. While there is plenty of free parking, we do encourage carpooling if you are coming with others.    

 HOW should I dress?

Please dress comfortably (jeans, sweats, shorts) with comfortable closed toes shoes.  Please note the exterior warehouse space can be a bit cool in the winter and warm in the summer.  

GROUPS:  We would also love to see you come back with your school, corporate, civic, or faith based organization.  To request a group session, please visit https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/lp/houstongroups/

KIDS:  We welcome volunteers ages 15 and up, but if you are under 18, your parent/guardian must sign our liability release form and you must bring this form with you. 

Please let us know if you have any questions. We look forward to hearing from you. Again, thank you for your interest and willingness to help!

Project C.U.R.E. -- Houston
832-251-2489 Distribution Center

houstonvolunteers@projectcure.org

Lives can be saved through your involvement with a program that channels badly needed medical supplies to developing countries. You can support the program by helping in our Houston warehouse.  We need volunteers to stack and organize inventory, load and unload trucks, and help manage our busy warehouse.  Please note that our warehouse area is well ventilated but not climate controlled. Please dress comfortably (jeans, sweats, shorts) with comfortable closed toes shoes.

New volunteers must create a profile and sign up on our website prior to volunteering. Get Started by heading to:    https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/houston

Please note, if you are under 18, the system will prompt you to print a release form for your parent or guardian to sign.  You must bring this signed form with you when you come to the warehouse.  

Orientations are available at the start of each shift.  If this is your first visit, please arrive 15 minutes early.  

If you would like to bring us a group, you can request a date online at https://projectcure.org/group-volunteering/.

We hope to see you soon at Project C.U.R.E. 

Nurses (working/retired/student) are desperately needed by Project C.U.R.E.   We process donated medical supplies and equipment for donation to hospitals in developing countries.  Volunteers sort the donated supplies and nurses are always a huge asset to our work.    Nurses bring much needed expertise and can also serve as team leaders for other volunteers who inventory, sort, and pack the materials in preparation for shipment. The nurse's medical expertise helps insure that the teams correctly categorize and group the materials.

Get Started by heading to: https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/houston

Please dress comfortably (jeans, sweats, shorts) with comfortable closed toes shoes. Please note the exterior warehouse space can be a bit cool in the winter and warm in the summer.

Orientations are available at the start of each shift. If this is your first visit, please arrive 15 minutes early.

If you would like to bring us a group, you can request a date online at https://projectcure.org/group-volunteering/.

BIOMEDICAL/ Mechanical/ Electrical engineers and technicians are desperately needed at Project C.U.R.E. We send surplus medical supplies and equipment to developing nations. If you are skilled in this field, consider coming to our warehouse for about three hours a week to assess and repair donated equipment. Our warehouse is located at 8303 Kempwood (near Bingle).  

Please dress comfortably (jeans, sweats, shorts) with comfortable closed toes shoes. Please note the exterior warehouse space can be a bit cool in the winter and warm in the summer.

HOW do I register?
New volunteers must create a profile and sign up on our website prior to volunteering.
• Go to www.projectcure.org
• Here, you can read about volunteering opportunities and then select the Houston location for more info and the volunteer schedule.
• Alternatively, you may go right to the volunteer schedule: https://projectcure.volunteerhub.com/lp/houston/
• Sign up for any available shift that suits your schedule.
• You can then log in using your user id/password to sign up for volunteer sessions.

HOURS: Our individual volunteer hours are:
• Tuesday through Friday 9:30- noon and 1- 3:30pm.
• For your first shift, please arrive 15 minutes early as we will do a brief orientation.
You’ll use your user id/password to register online for each volunteer session. You are welcome to sign up for as many shifts as you like. It is important to come on time and stay for the full shift. Please remember to cancel if your plans change.

The HUECONA Conference & Awards is a premier cultural and entertainment experience celebrating creativity, connection, culinary arts, fashion, film, music, business, and community leadership from Hollywood to Houston. Volunteers play a vital role in creating an unforgettable guest experience for attendees, speakers, performers, sponsors, media, and honorees.

Position Summary

HUECONA volunteers will assist with event operations, guest engagement, production support, set-up/strike, and hospitality throughout the conference and awards experience. Volunteers should be professional, energetic, dependable, and passionate about arts, culture, and entertainment.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Guest Experience & Registration

Event & Production Support

Hospitality & VIP Services

Social Media & Content Assistance

General Event Operations

Qualifications

Requirements

Volunteer Benefits

Commitment

Volunteers may serve in shifts before, during, and after the conference and awards program. Scheduling flexibility is appreciated.

Ideal Volunteer Traits

HUECONA is seeking individuals who are:

To Apply

Interested volunteers should submit:

Applications may be submitted through:

OFFICIAL@HUECONA.COM

We recently moved offices and need help hanging up all the client family photos at our new Houston office! There are 30-40 pieces to hang up ranging from small to large. You must have experience and be comfortable with using hammers, nails etc. This effort would be a huge support to our staff, who are busy supporting children in need of safe and nurturing permanent families!

Connect Your Neighbors With Local Volunteering Options – Right from Home!

When we know more, we can do more. 

Community Compass is a crowdsourced platform that connects volunteers with their community and each other. We’re building a national directory of nonprofit organizations, mutual aid and grassroots networks, service clubs, and more. Because volunteer groups come in all shapes and sizes, our Community Pages include smaller, less formal organizations alongside established nonprofits.

We’re looking for enthusiastic contributors (like you!) to help us update and enrich Community Pages and Organization Pages on Community Compass. With some research and your curiosity, you can help your neighbors quickly find nearby nonprofits, mutual aid groups, service clubs and more – making it simpler than ever for everyone to make a local impact.

Community Compass contributors have already helped us identify over 3,600 ways to volunteer in more than 380 communities in the US!

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Growth opportunities: Volunteers can explore deeper involvement through our Ambassador program.

Ready to help your community thrive? Join us today and make volunteering easier for everyone.

The Katie B Organization is seeking volunteers for our 2nd Annual Community Fall Festival: Workforce and Wellness Initiative serving foster care youth, underserved families and the Fifth Ward community.

Volunteers will assist with event set up, guest registration, workforce and wellness resources, youth activities and community outreach support.

Community service hours are available. Groups are welcome.

No experience necessary. Friendly and dependable volunteers are welcome.

Assist in prepping and distributing groceries to families in need. This may include stocking the food pantry, sorting donated items for quality and bagging groceries for individual families, as well as helping families get groceries into their cars. Volunteers may also assist clients to fill out required information for the Houston Food Bank.

The food pantry hosts clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The food pantry hosts Houston Food Bank's Food For Change clients on Fridays. Click the Food For Change fact sheets below for more information on this program. 

Houston Food Bank - Food For Change Fact Sheet (English)

Houston Food Bank - Food For Change Fact Sheet (Spanish)

To assist with Tuesday drive-thru distributions, please go to Houston Food Fair Helpers (Tuesdays). To assist with Saturday drive-thru distributions, please go to Houston Food Fair Helpers (Saturdays).

Accounts will be created for new volunteers at www.catholiccharities.org/volunteer. Qualifications must be completed before beginning first shift.

Volunteers aged 14 and older must sign up for shifts themselves. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenagers. Youth waivers must be signed by parent/guardian prior to beginning first shift.

NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities.

For questions and/or assistance completing qualifications, please reach out to Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org.  

Join us for some time in nature, tending to our community garden and beautifying our community. We will clean up the garden beds, water the plants, pick any ripe food and clean up the property if there’s any trash around the area.

What to wear/bring?

Black United Fund of Texas will provide garden and trash collection tools. Restrooms are available on-site in the Bayland Center. Parking is available on the property as well and on adjacent neighborhood streets. The Bayland Center (2606 Greg St) is centrally located in fifth ward near downtown.

Questions? Please contact us at marissa@buftx.org

Join us for some time in nature, tending to our community garden and beautifying our community. We will clean up the garden beds, water the plants, pick any ripe food and clean up the property if there’s any trash around the area.

What to wear/bring?

Black United Fund of Texas will provide garden and trash collection tools. Restrooms are available on-site in the Bayland Center. Parking is available on the property as well and on adjacent neighborhood streets. The Bayland Center (2606 Greg St) is centrally located in fifth ward near downtown.

Questions? Please contact us at marissa@buftx.org

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, and stockings.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, stocking and helping customers with their shopping needs.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

ReStore Customer Support volunteers will help with tasks that include: sorting, pricing, stocking and helping customers with their shopping needs.

All volunteers must register for an account and sign up on our volunteer portal at Houston Habitat VolunteerHub

Our VolunteerHub website displays all of our specific dates available. By registering for an account and checking the interest box (ReStore Volunteers), volunteers will be notified when new spots open up.

Learn more about our ReStores here: Houston Habitat ReStore

Celebrating an AMAZING School Year with appreciation to our Teachers, applause for our Students, and fun for the whole family!

Volunteers will help to facilitate activities, event support, + engage with the community.

Available Shift: 10a-2p

BakerRipley's Adult Education program gives our neighbors the skills to succeed in the professional world. Our initiatives help build economic mobility and stability in our community by supporting our neighbors career growth.

We need organized, dependable, and friendly volunteers to welcome in our students. Additionally, volunteers help our office connect students and neighbors to the resources they need in the community, easing the stress of getting help. Volunteers gain experience in essential office skills and are provided letters of recommendation upon request.

This is a long-term position, we are looking for people to commit to at least one shift weekly. Shifts are in the morning (8:30AM - 12:30 PM) or afternoon (1:30PM - 5:30 PM) on Mon, Tue, Wed, and Thur. 

Even the smallest pieces of trash can have a ripple effect on marine life, communities, and future generations. As the second most productive estuary ↗ in the United States, Galveston Bay supports both wildlife and the people who depend on it.

To help stop trash before it gets into the Bay, Galveston Bay Foundation is installing trash traps at three inland bayou sites.

International soccer games being hosted in Houston this summer may impact the trash that enter our bayous.

That is why we are hosting two cleanups and accompanying surveys on July 16th & 30th as a part of the regional Trash Free Gulf initiative ↗ during Plastic Free July ↗.

We hope you will join us in cleaning up and monitoring trash levels to measure the impact.

As a community cleanup volunteer, you and your team will:

No experience is necessary. We will show you what to do.

Restrooms are available nearby at the park. Be prepared to stand and walk for over an hour. Come prepared with a reusable water bottle and appropriate outdoor clothing.

NOTE: All minors must be accompanied by a registered parent/guardian or approved chaperone over the age of 18. Parents or guardians must register and complete a waiver for participants under age 18.

By removing marine debris from the shoreline, you help protect wildlife, improve water quality, and keep Galveston Bay healthier for people and nature.

Debris poses a serious threat to this ecosystem. Trash that enters the Bay can:

Visit onelessstraw.org ↗ to make your pledge to use less plastic this July.

Bike Around the Bay doesn't begin when riders roll out. It begins long before the first mile, with volunteers preparing the supplies, equipment, and resources that keep the event running smoothly.

Join us for Supply Inventory Day as we count, organize, and prepare materials for break points and event operations. This is an opportunity to work alongside fellow volunteers, get a behind-the-scenes look at event logistics, and help ensure our teams have what they need when ride weekend arrives.

As an Inventory Support Volunteer, you will:

No prior experience needed. Staff will provide guidance and direction throughout the day.

Please bring a reusable water bottle and snacks. Restrooms and wi-fi are available onsite. Be prepared for standing, walking, and light lifting throughout the shift.

Getting There

Note: The Ecocenter does not have a public address and is a part of the larger NRG Cedar Bayou campus. Getting here can be complicated without a map application. Prepare your route in advance.

When you help prepare the people and supplies that power Bike Around the Bay, you help create an experience that inspires others to give towards protecting Galveston Bay.

Come JOIN us for the MOST FUN YOU'LL EVER HAVE AT A DOCTOR APPOINTMENT with your Mothers, Daughters, Aunties, & Sisters! Welcome to Houston Uplift Her Women's Wellness Day! Come join us for a day dedicated to empowering and uplifting women. This in-person event will feature inspiring speakers, interactive workshops, and opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals. Whether you're looking to focus on physical health, mental well-being, or simply want to be surrounded by positive energy, this event is for you! Don't miss out on this chance to prioritize self-care, growth, and community. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day full of empowerment and inspiration. We can't wait to see you there!

We're looking for volunteers for this exciting event. Don't forget to create a login on the Volunteer Houston page. 

Who Can Apply? Anyone 16 and older with a heart for service! Just a commitment to helping others.

As volunteers register, we will add you to our ongoing volunteer log and reach out to you as needed. If you have additional questions, you can email us directly at HHD-Volunteers@houstontx.gov

We are looking for volunteers who can make a minimum 3 month/1 day a week commitment to volunteer a regular shift in our Resale Store. The sales from MAM's Resale Store & Boutique help to fund our programs, which helps nearly 5,000 families each year with employment, English language skills, financial literacy, emergency financial assistance, and other basic needs. Your help each week adds up to a huge impact for your neighbors.

Shifts are 10am-2pm or 2pm-6pm Monday through Friday, or 10am-2pm and 1pm-5pm on Saturdays.

Positions open (training provided):

This is a great opportunity if you are a student needing service hours for school. Plus, it looks great on a resume or college application!
This is also a great opportunity if you are retired, have some extra time on your hands, want to socialize and make new friends, and give back to your community!

To volunteer, you must complete this Google form https://forms.gle/HRo4mh4bZ3EVfmzb8. Walk-ins not accepted.

 Email us at mamvolunteers@mamhouston.org if you have additional questions and we will get back with you. Thank you for your consideration!

If you're compassionate, fluent in English, and can volunteer a couple times per week, we want YOU to help a group of Houston adults learn to speak English. You'll meet some amazing people, experience the joy and fulfillment of helping others succeed, and know that you're making Houston a better place for us all.

Classes meet in-person Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday, and volunteers are especially needed 9am - 11am and 6:30pm - 8:30pm.

NO prior teaching experience or second language is required. If this volunteer opportunity is for you, we'll train you, match you with a group of adult learners, and support you as you get started on the exciting and hugely rewarding activity of helping your neighbors learn English as a second (or third!) language (ESL).

Please fill out this Google Form for further information: 

Hello,

This summer, our Marian Park location will be hosting a Houston-themed Back-to-School Event for HISD students. This event will take place on Saturday, July 18, from 9:00 a.m. until supplies run out. The event will provide school supplies, food, and community resources to local families. We are in need of about 20 volunteers on this day to help set up, sign in families, assist with arts and crafts, pass out food, pass out school supplies, and support clean up after the event. 

Please complete the HISD VIPS prescreening before you RSVP. You will need to screenshot and email your approved documentation to: Kayla.Mizwa@Houstonisd.org. See link below: 

https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/NjcyOmVuLVVT

We hope to see you there. 

Drivers will help deliver meals from our partner restaurants to the community fridges. Depending on member availability, drivers may have to do deliveries every week or every other week.

Volunteers who want to driver may be of any age; however, a parent consent form must be filled out  for any drivers under 18. You must also provide proof of a driver's license.

Once you register, please expect on receiving an email from feedthefridgehouston@gmail.com for more details about the exact date, time, and location of the entire drive. Thank you!

Shell Hebert Career & Technical Academy is looking for friendly volunteers to help with our Summer Creative Kids Camp from June 30 through August 7.

Volunteers will help our camp team with simple daily activities such as arts and crafts, games, reading time, STEM activities, music, lunch/snack support, and helping children move from one activity to the next.

This is a great opportunity for students, parents, retirees, church groups, civic groups, and community members who enjoy being around children and want to lend a helping hand this summer.

No special experience is required. We are simply looking for volunteers who are kind, dependable, positive, and willing to support our staff and campers.

Flexible weekday shifts are available between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Flexible shifts available:

Morning: 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Afternoon: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Full Day: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Volunteers may sign up for one day, multiple days, or ongoing weekly support.

Volunteers should be dependable, positive, and comfortable helping in a children’s summer camp setting.

Ages 14+ welcome.

Help cancer patients get to life-saving treatment.

As a Road To Recovery volunteer driver with the American Cancer Society, you’ll use your personal vehicle to provide free rides for cancer patients who have no other way to get to their appointments.

Most rides are Monday-Friday during the day. You choose the rides that fit your schedule, with a suggested minimum of 2 rides per month.

Volunteer drivers must:

Learn more at cancer.org/drive.

We need you now more than ever.

Watch our video to learn more: Hope Behind The Wheel

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Since 2013, Worthy of Love has thrown unforgettable birthday parties for over 40,000 children and teens experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles County & Houston, Texas. Families experiencing homelessness often lack the resources needed to celebrate their children on their birthdays. We step in by transforming their environment and providing all-expenses-paid birthday parties for children and families facing homelessness in Houston, Texas.

Worthy of Love transforms the way families experience homelessness by creating joyful, dignified, and inclusive birthday celebrations

Help our community prepare for the unexpected by assembling disaster relief kits for individuals who may need to shelter in place during hurricanes and other natural disasters.

Volunteers will organize and pack essential emergency supplies into ready-to-use kits that help individuals stay safe, connected, and prepared during and immediately after a disaster. Every kit assembled provides practical resources that can make a meaningful difference during an emergency.

No special skills are required—just a willingness to help. This hands-on volunteer opportunity is a meaningful way to strengthen community preparedness and ensure our neighbors have access to critical supplies when they need them most. Whether you're volunteering individually or with a group, your time will help build resilience before disaster strikes.

We kindly ask that volunteers purchase the materials and assemble the bags independently. Please note that CFTH does not host events for assembling these bags unless specified in the description.

Thank you for your generosity and dedication to bringing moments of comfort and engagement to those who need it most. Your support truly makes a difference!

Surround yourself with flowers in the field and form friendships with those who care for them! You can help our Flower Team on Fridays, 9 - 11 am. Lend a helping hand to harvest flowers, care for flower rows (seeding, weeding, planting, staking, watering, etc.), and even creating beautiful market bouquets! No experience necessary; you'll be shown what to do. Please bring a refillable water bottle and a snack. It's advised that you wear sunscreen, hat, pants, work boots or rain boots, and a light-weight long sleeve shirt -- yes, even in the summer! It's important to keep your skin protected and you'll be more comfortable and cool that way. We will work under shade as much as possible. We have gloves and tools at the farm you can utilize. 

Shamba Ya Amani (Farm of Peace) can be found at this address: 
8401 Dairy View Lane
Houston, TX 77072
There is parking along the street (across from Youngblood Intermediate School). Look for our white circle sign near the street and a sunflower mural as you walk next to the chained link fence to approach the entrance of the farm. 

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Why volunteer?

Sign up today to make an impact!

Help protect the health of Galveston Bay by collecting reliable, long-term water quality data. Through this hands-on, full-day training, you’ll gain the skills needed to monitor tidally influenced waters using Texas Stream Team Standard Core protocols.

You’ll work alongside experienced staff to learn classroom and field sampling methods used statewide to track the health of Texas waters, while becoming part of a network of volunteers committed to clean water.

No prior experience required. Supplies and materials are provided. Participants should be prepared for both indoor and outdoor instruction, short walks between locations, and a commitment to monthly monitoring after certification.

Be prepared to help set up the room for training and for an orientation on the flow of the day.

8:45 – 9:00 AM: Arrival, check-in, and room setup
9:00 AM – 12:00 PM: Classroom instruction on equipment, water quality parameters, & monitoring methods
12:00 – 12:45 PM: Lunch break
12:45 – 3:30 PM: Field demonstration, supervised practice, and individual certification
3:30 – 4:00 PM: Site assignment or scheduling for future site placement

Please complete the following before attending:

Following classroom certification, you’ll schedule a one-on-one field visit with a GBF Trainer or partner organization to complete your Quality Control check. This ensures you can confidently monitor independently and contribute reliable long-term data.

Learn more about Texas Stream Team through The Meadows Center ↗

This training takes place on Galveston Bay Foundation’s campus in the first building on the left. Restrooms and indoor classroom facilities are available onsite. Carpooling is encouraged.

View parking info ↗

HUGGS Inc. is helping recruit volunteers to support potential American Red Cross emergency shelter operations in the Greater Houston area.

With severe weather expected, standby shelter shifts may be activated to assist individuals and families affected by emergencies. Volunteers may assist with welcoming clients, registration, distributing supplies, providing information, and helping maintain a safe and supportive shelter environment.

No shelter activation is guaranteed. This opportunity is to help build volunteer capacity should shelters be activated.

Current potential shelter locations include:

Shifts are currently planned in 12-hour increments, with both daytime and overnight opportunities possible.

Requirements

What Happens Next?

Expressing interest through this opportunity allows HUGGS Inc. to coordinate interested volunteers. Selected volunteers will receive additional information regarding activation status, locations, and any required onboarding before deployment.

Ziggy Champion Kids’ Annual Champion’s Ice Cream for Breakfast event is a joyful and inspiring celebration rooted in resilience, hope, and the power of community. Inspired by a meaningful family experience at Give Kids the World through Ziggy’s Wish Grant, this event was created to honor the importance of creating moments of happiness and normalcy for children and families navigating life-threatening illnesses.

Champion’s Ice Cream for Breakfast is more than just a fun tradition—it is a symbol of encouragement, strength, and living fully in the present. It represents the belief that children facing leukemia and other serious conditions should not be defined or confined by their diagnosis or treatment journey, but instead empowered to experience joy, laughter, and unforgettable memories.

Through this event, Ziggy Champion Kids brings families, supporters, and community partners together to celebrate life, uplift one another, and reinforce our mission of “Empowering Families, Inspiring Hope.” It is a reminder that even in the most challenging times, there is always room for sweetness, connection, and moments that feel beautifully normal.

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

As a Bus Buddy, you’ll ride alongside a refugee student as they travel to their English class. You’ll teach them: 

The bus route they will be taking to their class

How to pay in a METRO bus and request to get off at a bus stop.

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

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

Volunteer with Books for Development!

Spend your Saturday morning making a real impact! Come volunteer with Books for Development, where we sort, organize, and prepare books for communities in need around the world.

Please arrive by 8:55 AM to check in for the mandatory orientation at 9AM.

Water is available in the break room. If you arrive late, you’ll still be able to help with cleanup tasks in the warehouse.

Service Hours: If you need service hours, you must request them on the same day you volunteer. We are unable to approve hours after the event.

We’re an all‑volunteer–run organization, and donations of supplies help us tremendously.

Please consider bringing one of the following donations:

Tall kitchen trash bags

Heavy‑duty trash bags

Box cutters

Your time and support truly make a difference. Sign up today and help us share the gift of literacy!

Volunteer with Books for Development!

Spend your Saturday morning making a real impact! Come volunteer with Books for Development, where we sort, organize, and prepare books for communities in need around the world.

Please arrive by 8:55 AM to check in for the mandatory orientation at 9AM.

Water is available in the break room. If you arrive late, you’ll still be able to help with cleanup tasks in the warehouse.

Service Hours: If you need service hours, you must request them on the same day you volunteer. We are unable to approve hours after the event.

We’re an all‑volunteer–run organization, and donations of supplies help us tremendously. I

Please consider bringing one of the following donations:

Tall kitchen trash bags

Heavy‑duty trash bags

Box cutters

Your time and support truly make a difference. Sign up today and help us share the gift of literacy!

Volunteer with Books for Development!

Spend your Saturday morning making a real impact! Come volunteer with Books for Development, where we sort, organize, and prepare books for communities in need around the world.

Please arrive by 8:55 AM to check in for the mandatory orientation at 9AM.

Water is available in the break room. If you arrive late, you’ll still be able to help with cleanup tasks in the warehouse.

Service Hours: If you need service hours, you must request them on the same day you volunteer. We are unable to approve hours after the event.

We’re an all‑volunteer–run organization, and donations of supplies help us tremendously.

Please consider bringing one of the following donations:

Tall kitchen trash bags

Heavy‑duty trash bags

Box cutters

Your time and support truly make a difference. Sign up today and help us share the gift of literacy!

If you know how to fix a bike, Freewheels Houston needs you.

Our volunteers repair donated bikes that go to refugees, veterans and young people from low-income families in Houston — people who depend on these bikes to get to work and school. Last year our mechanics repaired and distributed more than 640 bikes. The bottleneck is always skilled hands.

Our shop is well equipped with tools, parts and a repair checklist developed with input from a master bike technician. If you know most bike systems — drivetrain, shifting, brakes, wheels and tires, handlebars and steering — you will be repairing bikes on your first visit. If you're still building your skills, our experienced volunteers are generous with what they know.

Before your first shift, please complete our waiver: https://www.freewheelshouston.org/waiver. A parent or guardian must complete this waiver on behalf of a volunteer younger than 18 years of age.

You don't need to know anything about bikes to volunteer at Freewheels Houston.

We will put you to work cleaning bikes, fixing flats and helping around the shop. Each time you come back, you will learn something new. A lot of our most experienced mechanics started exactly where you're starting — with no idea how much they'd love this.

The work has an immediate payoff. People come to the shop every weekend to pick up a bike that will get them to work, school and the grocery store. You will see that happen.

Registering in advance helps us prepare for your visit and makes sure we have your contact information for updates and communications.

Before your first shift, please complete our waiver: https://www.freewheelshouston.org/waiver. A parent or guardian must complete this waiver on behalf of a volunteer younger than 18 years of age.

We are in need of a competent individual who displays professionalism and is able to perform Social Media Content tasks and projects. 

Duties include, but are not limited to, creating and editing content, as well as completing research, and other social media content support tasks.

We are in need of VOLUNTEER MENTORS for youth and young persons ages 14-24, including those are who part of the foster care and/or juvenile justice systems. Mentor applicants must be at least 21 years of age or older.

BOTH INDIVIDUAL MENTORS - AND - COUPLE/FAMILY MENTORS ARE NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE GREATER HOUSTON & SURROUNDING AREA.

Please contact us for details on how YOU can become a MENTOR.

Your talent and skills, along with a minimal monthly time commitment, are needed to help support youth and young adults. Two contacts per month required: one in-person (face-to-face) and another can be via phone call, text, virtual, etc.

Our YOUTH need YOU!!

CALL or EMAIL TODAY!

#832.800.7989

info@familyrootsforlife.org

CLICK BELOW LINK TO SUBMIT MENTOR APPLICATION

https://form.jotform.com/230861447659163

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/monthly-virtual-roots-and-wings-safe-mentor-training-tickets-1001639058387?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

 **Should you send an inquiry, please check your SPAM or JUNK e-mail account for our response. Thanks!**

Be part of something bigger than a cleanup. Join us as we work together to improve our community greenspace, support environmental stewardship, promote wellness, and create a cleaner, safer trail for everyone to enjoy.

Whether you can volunteer for an hour or the entire event, your time makes a difference!

Volunteers Needed For:

Why Volunteer?

Register to volunteer https://forms.gle/xj46L4k15JrdpwH78

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

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

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

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

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

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

Looking for a fun way to give back this summer? Come spend a few hours with us as we help local children and families get ready for the new school year!

We're looking for enthusiastic community members to help welcome families, distribute backpacks, assist with activities, and help create a day filled with smiles, excitement, and community spirit.

Have Fun While Giving Back

Meet Great People

Make a Lasting Impact

No experience needed just bring your positive attitude and friendly smile.

We're excited to have you on the team!

Thank you for your interest in the Houston SPCA Volunteer Program. The Houston SPCA has hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time to make a difference in the lives of our shelter animals and our community. Without these caring individuals, we could not continue our mission to promote the commitment to and respect for all animals and free them from suffering, abuse, and exploitation. 

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Training:

Benefits:

If you are passionate about dogs and want to make a difference, please consider becoming a dog-walking volunteer at the Houston SPCA. Visit our website to register at https://houstonspca.org/get-involved/volunteer/. 

Further details outlining these opportunities will be provided at the training session. Is it possible to volunteer for only a couple of months/just during the summer? Yes

Requirements to become a volunteer:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do you offer court-appointed community service opportunities? At this time, the Houston SPCA does not fulfill court-appointed community service hours.

If my child is under 16, can they volunteer at the Houston SPCA if I accompany him/her? Because of the type of work our volunteers do for us, we do require each volunteer to be at least 16 years of age at the time of application. We do however offer a spring, winter and summer camp for young people ages 8-14 years old, and a Critter Camp Crew counselor program for kids age 15 and older. We also have service projects available for individuals or scout groups. 

Can I be a volunteer if I have a criminal record? Everyone is encouraged to apply. Your candidacy may be declined depending on the offense. These will be discussed on a case-by-case basis once the results of your application and background screening have been received.

I prefer to fill out a paper application. Can I come to the shelter to do so? No, we do not offer paper applications. All of our applications must be completed online.

If I do not currently have a credit/debit card, can I pay the application fee in person with another payment method? All application fees must be completed online using a credit/debit card.

How to get started volunteering at the Houston SPCA

Thank you for your interest in the Houston SPCA Volunteer Program. The Houston SPCA has hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time to make a difference in the lives of our shelter animals and our community. Without these caring individuals, we could not continue our mission to promote the commitment to and respect for all animals and free them from suffering, abuse, and exploitation. 

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

Training:

Benefits:

If you are passionate about dogs and want to make a difference, please consider becoming a dog-walking volunteer at the Houston SPCA. Visit our website to register at https://houstonspca.org/get-involved/volunteer/. 

Further details outlining these opportunities will be provided at the training session. Is it possible to volunteer for only a couple of months/just during the summer? Yes

Requirements to become a volunteer:

Frequently Asked Questions:

Do you offer court-appointed community service opportunities? At this time, the Houston SPCA does not fulfill court-appointed community service hours.

If my child is under 16, can they volunteer at the Houston SPCA if I accompany him/her? Because of the type of work our volunteers do for us, we do require each volunteer to be at least 16 years of age at the time of application. We do however offer a spring, winter and summer camp for young people ages 8-14 years old, and a Critter Camp Crew counselor program for kids age 15 and older. We also have service projects available for individuals or scout groups. 

Can I be a volunteer if I have a criminal record? Everyone is encouraged to apply. Your candidacy may be declined depending on the offense. These will be discussed on a case-by-case basis once the results of your application and background screening have been received.

I prefer to fill out a paper application. Can I come to the shelter to do so? No, we do not offer paper applications. All of our applications must be completed online.

If I do not currently have a credit/debit card, can I pay the application fee in person with another payment method? All application fees must be completed online using a credit/debit card.

How to get started volunteering at the Houston SPCA

Work one on one with children who have special needs. As an Adaptive Sports Volunteer, you will work directly with youth athletes with diverse physical, cognitive, and developmental needs. Your primary role is to provide 1-on-1 or small-group support, ensuring every child can safely participate, learn new skills, and—most importantly—have fun. You don't need to be an expert athlete; you just need enthusiasm, patience, and a willingness to learn.

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

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

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

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

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

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Why volunteer?

Sign up today to make an impact!

We host a community food fair every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month from 7am-12pm. Free food is given to the first 250 registered clients that arrive. Contents include fresh produce, dairy, and meat when available.

Volunteers would assist with any of the following: bag fresh produce, put fresh produce and other items into boxes for walk up clients, check in families, direct traffic, load fresh produce and dry goods into cars, and light clean up. 

You must create your individual WHAM Volunteer Account here before you can volunteer. 

To schedule a group with up to 20 volunteers, please email Patrice at patrice.stpe@whamministries.org. 

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.

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.

The Construction Training Mentor is a volunteer role helping trainees (ages 16–24) as they learn construction in a real-world work site during normal business hours. Training location is in southwest Houston. A volunteer mentor may sign up for any training hours. Each cohort of trainees will receive up to 240 hours of hands-on training coordinated with Workforce Solutions. After training, some of the trainees may be organized as construction subcontractor to take on projects. A qualified mentor may serve as supervisor of the subcontractor cohort.

Qualifications

Construction knowledge and skills related to residential building will be required if later serve as supervisor, helpful but not required as volunteer

Encourage future homeowners age 15-24 to attend our online workshops or organize in person workshops. Help them make homeownership plan in the workshops.

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

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

To create your individual WHAM volunteer account, click here

Volunteers are needed for setup, registration, traffic control, and to load food/relief items into vehicles as they drive through. The volunteers are needed from 7am-12:30pm. Partial shifts are acceptable.

All minors will need a Minor Waiver. Seven years old is the minimum age for distribution days, anyone 7yrs to 13 years of age must have an adult accompany them  Please complete the Minor Volunteer Waiver for anyone under 18.

Bread of Life. Inc. is located on the campus of St. John's UMC Downtown at 2019 Crawford St., Houston, TX 77002. The distribution takes place behind the church, underneath the Pierce Elevated. Parking for volunteers is available in the parking lot across the street from the church on Gray St., all other parking is metered Mon - Sat until 6pm, (with the exception of Jackson St. where street parking is free).

Please sign in when you arrive and sign out when you leave. Please consider downloading the CauseConnect App, Click here to get the App to check in onsite and bypass the Kiosk. Remember to edit your hours to reflect actual time served, rather than the default time. You can also Check In and Out via a link emailed the morning of the volunteer opportunity.

Volunteers must adhere to current CDC and BOL health and safety guidelines. 

Volunteer events involve physical labor, please consider this when deciding if the event is right for you. Wear comfortable clothing. Volunteers must wear closed toe shoes (no sandals, Crocs, etc.).

Bread of Life staff and leaders will coordinate and direct volunteers to assure health and safety measures are being met.

HOUSTON FOOD BANK Guideline Acknowledgement:

Your signature/sign in is acknowledgement that you were given (verbal or written) instructions concerning Bread Of Life, Inc. policies and guidelines of distributing HFB products. All volunteers are aware that they must go through the intake process before receiving any food, cannot receive food until all clients have been served, and that the same eligibility criteria apply to them as well.  This includes, but not limited to, Code of Ethics and Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights.  

Click this link to view guidelines for distributing Houston Food Bank products.

Thank You,

This opportunity is great for groups and individuals.

Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for walk-up or drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by registering clients using Houston Food Bank qualifications.

This opportunity is available every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and on specific Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Click here to sign up today!

For questions or more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org.

When arriving, please park in the parking lot across the street from the Guadalupe Basic Needs Center. Also, dress comfortably. This opportunity takes place outdoors. Close toe shoes are required. For a map, please download this parking guide.

NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities.

Each volunteer aged 14+ must sign up under their own account. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenage children. For children 13 and younger, please sign up as a team and bring a paper youth waiver.

CELEBRATION OF LEGACY BLACK LEADERSHIP  !

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CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF BLACK LEADERSHIP !
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Share your sunshine by visiting with Hospice patients who are often lonely and without the comfort of immediate family.  Our patients benefit so much from warm smiles, pleasant conversations, and gentle hand holding.  It's easy to share music/nature sounds on your smart phone, read books/poetry, play guitar/Sing, watch TV, join a patient for dinner or just provide a compassionate presence.  We provide free comprehensive training and support a long your journey.  Let people know they matter.  Your smile and presence will mean so much! to our patients and families!

Benefits for you:

You can:  Make a difference in your community, be part of the hospice team, and enjoy a flexible volunteer schedule. A few hours a week can make a big difference to someone nearing the end of life!  

We're so glad you'll be joining us at our cleanup on Sunday July, 5th from 9:00 am - 11:00 am at Sylvan Beach Park in La Porte! We hope to clean up the area after July 4th to remove any trash and debris left behind from the previous day's festivities.

Thank you so much to H-E-B Our Texas Our Future for sponsoring this event and making everything possible.  Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you.

Directions to the exact location can be found here:  https://maps.app.goo.gl/qcZJhfXXwUaGQMCt7

All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Visit here to sign waivers for yourself and adults in your party. Volunteers attending that are younger than 18 will need a parental consent form filled out by their parent/guardian. 

If you want to learn more about SPLASh or have any questions about our cleanup events, visit www.splashtx.org or email us at splashtx@abcbirds.org!

SIGNUP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA8AE2EA2F8C07-64412962-sylvan#/

We're so glad you'll be joining us at our cleanup on Saturday, August 8th, from 9 AM - 11 AM at Jones Bay Boat Ramp by Tiki Island! We hope to clean up the area to improve habitat for birds and wildlife, and us!

Thank you so much to H-E-B Our Texas Our Future for sponsoring this event and making everything possible. Please register below for yourself and anyone from your family or group who may be attending with you.

Directions to the exact location can be found here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/v9xuEfmDH7z16hnk8

There are two maps below for you to download if you need a visual of the location.


All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Visit here to sign waivers for yourself and adults in your party. Volunteers attending that are younger than 18 will need a parental consent form filled out by their parent/guardian.

If you want to learn more about SPLASh or have any questions about our cleanup events, visit www.splashtx.org or email us at splashtx@abcbirds.org!

SIGNUP HERE: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DA8AE2EA2F8C07-64568592-jones#/

Mesa-Outreach receives donations of packaged frozen meat that needs to be sorted and put in bags to hand to families.  This volunteer will not be handling the raw meat itself, it will remain in packages.  We need someone who will commit to a weekly schedule, so that they can be trained to work with our pantry manager.  Spanish speaking or bilingual volunteer preferred but not required.  Wednesdays from 10-12.

July 11th Arthur Storey Park Cleanup

We’re so glad you’ll be joining us for our Winter in July Cleanup! 

Gather your friends, family, and neighbors and enjoy a little winter magic in the middle of summer while giving back to the community. Together, we’ll help keep our waterways and green spaces clean while enjoying bird-friendly crafts, a holiday decoration swap, and other festive activities. This free, family-friendly event is open to all ages, and no experience is necessary.

Cleanup Details 

Time and Date: July 11th, 2026 from 8am–11am

Location: 7400 W Sam Houston Pkwy S, Houston, TX 77036

Winter Activities Include

Waivers

All volunteers are required to sign waivers. Please complete your liability waivers ahead of arrival. Click HERE to sign our digital waivers for yourself and any children participating with you.

Two volunteer opportunities for the day!

General Cleanup Volunteer: Cleanup trash in the area, no data collection required.

Data Collection Volunteer: Staff will lead a random bag sample with your help! You will be guided in proper protocol to collect & itemize trash. Arrive by 7:45am to learn how, no prior training required.

Supplies

You will be responsible for dressing appropriately, wearing close-toed shoes & long pants, bringing a reusable water bottle, and any additional supplies you may need to keep you safe during the cleanup.

We will provide trash bags, grabbers, water refills, first aid supplies.

Safety & Cleanup Guidelines

Your safety is our number one priority. Click Here to learn more about our safety & cleanup guidelines.

Communication

SPLASH will reach out to the event the week before with cleanup details, weather plans, and additional important information to best prepare you for the day. Please ensure you register with a valid email to get the most up-to-date information. We strongly suggest each participant register to ensure you receive the most up-to-date information.

Thank you so much for your commitment to helping our environment and birds!

At the GBF EcoCenter Greenhouse, staff and volunteers cultivate native plants to restore and manage coastal tallgrass prairie across the Galveston Bay region.

Every Thursday and Saturday from 8:00–11:00 AM, volunteers work in the nursery to support one of the most endangered ecosystems in North America. This work helps create habitat for wildlife and strengthens natural flood protection.

NOTE: Saturday shifts are currently postponed until further notice. We hope to resume shifts as soon possible and will be sure to send out an email when they resume.

Help Grow the Next Coastal Forest

Join us on July 2 for a special EcoCenter nursery day for a unique behind-the-scenes opportunity to contribute to a long-term restoration effort.

We need your help to prepare specialized "Cone-tainers" for native trees destined for a beneficial-use dredge material island restoration project. These containers designed to encourage the development of deep tap roots while maximizing nursery space and efficiency.

This project will support several thousand trees over the next few years. Our first iteration will be 1500 with an aim to produce 7,000 from start to finish.

We’ll be offering snacks and cold treats to keep you comfortable.

As a Nursery Volunteer, you will:

No experience is necessary; we will show you what to do! Minors can volunteer alongside an parent/guardian or an approved chaperone. 

Getting There

Your time in the nursery helps grow native plants that restore habitat, support wildlife, and protect communities around Galveston Bay.

Reaching Houston is hosting a summer camp called The Beauty of STEM and we are looking Summer Camp Assistants to help implement the program.  We are looking for high energy, fun staff to work with a diverse population of girls in grades 3 - 5.  Not a the teacher type?  We also need helpers to assist with materials, run errands, and complete clerical tasks before and during the camp.

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection.

Once a week, deliver meals to homebound older adults and provide a wellness check-in. Pick up from one of our hub locations in your neighborhood. Pick-up times are between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Routes take about an hour to complete.

Must complete training and clear our background check. Must provide a copy of your valid driver's license and proof of insurance. 

For more information, fill out our volunteer interest form:Volunteer Interest Form – Fill out form

The Domestic Truth Foundation is seeking a creative and motivated Social Media Manager/Content Creator Intern to help grow our online presence and spread awareness about domestic violence prevention and survivor support.

Responsibilities:
• Film and edit news-style video content
• Create engaging social media posts and graphics
• Manage and maintain our social media platforms
• Post content at least once per week
• Help promote events, programs, and community outreach initiatives

Requirements:
• Comfortable being on camera and representing the organization
• Experience with video filming and editing
• Strong communication and storytelling skills
• Familiarity with social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, and LinkedIn
• Passion for making a positive impact in the community

If interested, please send a portfolio, social media links, or examples of your work to jessica@domestictruthfoundation.org. This is a great opportunity to build your portfolio while supporting a meaningful cause and gaining hands-on nonprofit experience.

Apply today and help us amplify the voices of survivors and create lasting change in our community.

The Gessner Center is Galveston Bay Foundation’s new visitor hub in Kemah, TX. It will be home to our aquatic nursery program—where we grow and prepare wetland plants that are critical to restoring habitat, improving water quality, and supporting the long-term health of Galveston Bay.

As an Aquatic Nursery Volunteer, you will assist GBF staff with hands-on plant care.

Depending on the needs of the nursery, may help with watering, weeding, trimming, shifting plants, repotting wetland plants, and removing algae buildup from nursery ponds.

Some workdays may also include planting in our wetland pools and will be communicated in advance.

If you would like to help rotate or retrieve plants from the aquatic pools, you are encouraged to bring tall rubber boots.

Expect to get dirty and muddy!

By caring for nursery plants that will be used in restoration, you directly support healthier wetlands and a healthier Galveston Bay.

No experience is necessary. Staff will show you everythingyou need to know. Be prepared to walk across uneven terrain. Restrooms will be available onsite.

Learn more about getting to and parking at GBF Headquarters↗

Join a growing community of volunteers who are restoring and caring for Galveston Bay’s habitats. Work alongside staff and fellow volunteers at our Gessner Center and see the impact of your efforts week by week.

This is a hands-on stewardship role where you will build practical skills, spend time outdoors, and be part of a team making visible progress each week.

As a Coastal Care Volunteer, you will:

No experience needed. We provide all training, tools, and guidance. Just show up ready to help!

Restrooms and wifi available onsite. All tools and supplies provided. Minors (16+) welcome with a registered adult chaperone.

This role involves outdoor work in sun, mud, and uneven terrain. Review heat safety guidelines here.

Plan your visit and parking ↗

Your weekly effort restores habitat and helps create outdoor spaces where people can learn, explore, and connect with Galveston Bay.

Are you passionate about building a healthier, stronger community? The Houston Health Department (HHD) is calling on dedicated individuals like YOU to join our volunteer team!

Whether you're a student, retiree, professional, or simply someone who wants to give back, your time and talents can help improve lives across our city.

Why Volunteer with HHD?

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Who Can Apply?

Anyone 16 and older with a heart for service! No healthcare background required—just a commitment to helping others.

As volunteers register, we will add you to our ongoing volunteer log and reach out to you as needed. If you have additional questions, you can email us directly at HHD-Volunteers@houstontx.gov 

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Join ENGin as a conversation partner and be matched with a learner in Ukraine for weekly one-on-one English conversations. In just one hour a week, you can help someone build confidence, break the language barrier, and feel supported, all while discovering a new culture and making a genuine human connection.

https://forms.gle/4pyJsbT2Vv9d5WcLA

YOUNG SOCIETY OF HOUSTON

Building Stronger Communities

Through Outreach Service And

Community  Engagement

Cleanup Supplies Will Be Provided

TOGETHER WE CAN HELP KEEP OUR CITY CLEAN AND SPECTACULAR  !

Help Keep The City Of Houston Clean, Safe, Spectacularly Beautiful And An Extraordinary City To  Enjoy, Live, Work And Play

OPERATION PROJECT HOUSTON CLEAN

CLEANING 1 DISTRICT AT A TIME

SIGN-UP: https://forms.gle/4pyJsbT2Vv9d5WcLA

Please Note:

 This is an excellent event for families!

HOUSTON FOOD BANK Guideline Acknowledgement:

You will be given (verbal or written) instructions concerning Bread Of Life, Inc. policies and guidelines of distributing HFB products prior to the start of the event. All volunteers are aware that they must go through the intake process before receiving any food, cannot receive food until all clients have been served, and that the same eligibility criteria apply to them as well.  This includes, but not limited to, Code of Ethics and Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights.  

Click this link to view guidelines for distributing Houston Food Bank products.

Thank You,

 This is an excellent event for families!

HOUSTON FOOD BANK Guideline Acknowledgement:

Your signature/sign in is acknowledgement that you were given (verbal or written) instructions concerning Bread Of Life, Inc. policies and guidelines of distributing HFB products. All volunteers are aware that they must go through the intake process before receiving any food, cannot receive food until all clients have been served, and that the same eligibility criteria apply to them as well.  This includes, but not limited to, Code of Ethics and Guidelines, Confidentiality, and Civil Rights.  

Click this link to view guidelines for distributing Houston Food Bank products.

Thank You,

Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston is proud to serve youth across our region by connecting them with caring, consistent mentors who help them reach their full potential. We are currently expanding our efforts to better support youth who would greatly benefit from Spanish‑speaking mentors. We have over 60 Littles waiting to be matched with a mentor.

Big Brothers Big Sisters Greater Houston needs male mentors across the Greater Houston area. We currently have 500+ Little Brothers ready to be matched with a mentor that can help ignite the potential they inherently posses. 

Come support PAIR as we host our annual Career Carnival, a fun, hands-on event where refugee youth meet professionals, try out different career paths, and dream big. We're looking for friendly, reliable volunteers to help make it all run smoothly! 

The event will take place on July 29th (from 5:00-7:00 PM) and will be held at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church Gethsemane.

Sign up at https://airtable.com/appR8ADe9SaMZgCNj/pagkj72bhE0Nusf4x/form (Please use the link instead of Volunteer Houston)