Needs From: Volunteer Houston

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.

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.

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.

Build the Team That Changes Lives

Cornerstone Family Resource Center (CFRC) is looking for a people-focused leader to help recruit, support, and recognize the volunteers who make our mission possible.

This is an opportunity to shape the volunteer experience from the ground up while helping build one of Houston's most welcoming volunteer programs.

AI tools will help simplify organization and communication. No prior AI experience is necessary—we'll provide training.

What You'll Do

Ideal Background

What We Offer

If you enjoy encouraging people, building teams, and helping others succeed, we'd love to meet you.

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.

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.

Organization: beyWIsee Foundation
Location: Primarily Remote (U.S.) with occasional in-person support for events
Time Commitment: Approximately 5–10 hours per week during peak seasons; fewer than 5 hours per week during slower periods.

beyWIsee Foundation is committed to creating opportunities and providing resources for students in underserved communities through impactful programs and community initiatives. As we continue to grow, we're looking for a dedicated Volunteer Coordinator to help us build and strengthen our volunteer program.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about community impact and enjoys connecting with people. The Volunteer Coordinator will play a key role in recruiting, engaging, and supporting volunteers while helping develop processes that will strengthen our volunteer program as the organization grows.

This is an unpaid volunteer leadership role that offers meaningful nonprofit experience and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.

If you're passionate about giving back and want to help grow an organization making a difference, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume and a brief statement about why you're interested in joining beyWIsee Foundation to hello@beywiseefoundation.org and how your experience can support our mission.

Since 1968, Magnificat Houses, Inc has housed more than 20,000 adults experiencing homelessness and served over 10 million meals through our Loaves & Fishes soup kitchen (currently paused), residential homes and day programs in a healing community. We don’t offer drop-in volunteering. Even simple service is organized in advance so we can protect the dignity, privacy, and rhythm of life for those in our community. There are  many ways for volunteers to help.

Get in touch to learn all the details.

The Down Syndrome Association of Houston has a soccer program which meets twice a month. We need volunteers to help teach basic skills and to make sure the coaching sessions are fun and fulfilling.

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

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.

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!

What You'll Do:

Be a Contributor: Conduct quick, simple online research to identify active service clubs, mutual aid groups, and upcoming volunteer events in your community.

Be a Fact Checker: Enhance your community's page on Ways to Connect by ensuring the information is current, accurate, and inviting for potential volunteers.

Be an Organizational Profile Builder: Create Community Compass pages for nonprofit organizations

Be an Ambassador: Coming soon

Why Volunteer with Community Compass?

Easy and accessible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

Immediate community impact: Help your neighbors discover meaningful ways to contribute.

Flexible commitment: Volunteer for as little as 2 hours, or as much as you'd like.

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.

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!

Complete registration form:

https://forms.gle/1ffQufvxv9NnUFS96

*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!

CTBT Vacation Bible School Volunteers Needed Chosen To Be Transparent Church (CTBT) is looking for 10 caring and dependable volunteers to help make our "Knees To Know" Vacation Bible School a success!

Volunteer roles include: Youth Engagement Team – Guide children safely between activities and help maintain a positive environment. Classroom Support – Assist teachers with materials, attendance, and student engagement (no teaching required). Hospitality Team – Prepare and serve snacks/meals and help with food distribution. Setup & Cleanup – Prepare activity spaces and assist with cleanup each day.

No experience is required, just a heart to serve children and work as part of a team. Background screening may be required for volunteers working with youth.

Hello!!

Build A Better Planet is having an urgent needs drive to help with our day-to-day operations producing independent media, help with our student internship program, and help with out live events, including our upcoming Climate Summit and film screening series.  (All of our live events are free to the public.)

We need:

*In-kind donations 

*Grocery Store Gift Cards

*Amazon Gift Cards

Help individuals and families connect with the resources they need.

The Bridge Pantry is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and organized volunteer to assist individuals and families with accessing public benefits and community resources.

The Volunteer Benefits & Resource Navigator will receive training to help clients prepare for resource appointments, understand application requirements, gather needed documents, and follow up on applications for programs such as SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, food assistance, utility assistance, housing resources, transportation assistance, and other community services.

The ideal volunteer is patient, compassionate, organized, and comfortable speaking with people who may be experiencing financial hardship or other difficult circumstances.

Approximately 3–5 hours per week. Volunteers may assist with scheduled in-person or virtual resource appointments, follow-up calls, appointment reminders, and administrative documentation.

This volunteer position provides application support, resource navigation, and general information. Volunteers do not determine eligibility, promise approval, provide legal or medical advice, or represent themselves as employees of SNAP, Medicaid, Medicare, or any government agency.

Volunteers must protect client confidentiality and use only approved systems and procedures when handling personal information. Applications may only be submitted with the client’s knowledge and authorization.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to help individuals and families navigate community resources with dignity, patience, and support.

Click the link below on your preferred date to register through the Houston Food Bank! 

The Mayor’s Back to School Fest continues to be a powerful example of what can be accomplished when a community comes together. With the support of volunteers, sponsors, and local organizations, thousands of Houston students will head into the new school year better prepared for academic success.

Your time and involvement can make a difference. Join the effort and help set Houston students on the path to success.

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

Help Build the Future of a Growing Nonprofit

Cornerstone Family Resource Center (CFRC) is seeking an experienced, mission-driven volunteer to help lead our fundraising and resource development efforts.

This is not a traditional fundraising volunteer position.

We're looking for someone who wants to help build the systems that will sustain and grow our organization for years to come.

You'll work directly with the Executive Director while using modern AI tools to streamline research, planning, and communications. No AI experience is required—we'll provide training.

What You'll Do

Ideal Background

We're especially interested in retired or semi-retired professionals with experience in:

What We Offer

Help us build the resources that strengthen lives through Faith, Family, Education, and Employment.

Christ Rose Foundation is seeking a volunteer photographer to capture a meaningful day of community service with our Rising Oaks youth program. Rising Oaks serves children and youth impacted by parental incarceration, helping them build confidence, resilience, and hope through positive relationships, leadership development, and service to others. During this project, our youth will be giving back to the community, and we're looking for someone who can preserve these authentic moments through photography.

Responsibilities:

Capture candid moments, group photos, and volunteer interactions.

Document the impact of the service project in a respectful and authentic way.

Provide a selection of high-quality digital images following the event.

Grant Christ Rose Foundation permission to use the photos for our website, social media, newsletters, annual reports, and other marketing materials.

We're looking for someone who:

Enjoys storytelling through photography.

Has experience with event, portrait, or documentary photography (professional or enthusiastic hobbyist welcome).

Can bring their own camera equipment.

Has a heart for serving youth and strengthening the community.

Your photographs will help us inspire volunteers, engage supporters, and share the story of young people who are breaking generational cycles by serving others. Join us in capturing moments that matter. 

Thank you for your love in action! 1 John 3:18 

Earn volunteer hours while supporting meaningful community programs.

The Bridge Pantry is seeking college students and young adults who need volunteer service hours and would like to gain experience supporting a nonprofit community organization.

Summer Volunteer Interns will assist with light administrative, marketing, media, and community outreach assignments. Volunteers will work under the direction of pantry leadership and will receive instructions and support for each assigned project.

This opportunity is ideal for college students, recent graduates, and young adults who need volunteer hours or want practical experience in nonprofit administration, communications, marketing, media, or community service.

This is a flexible, short-term summer opportunity. Volunteers may serve several hours per week based on their availability and the needs of the pantry.

The Bridge Pantry can verify completed volunteer hours and provide service documentation at the end of the volunteer assignment. Volunteers are responsible for submitting any required school forms or hour logs for approval.

Volunteers may be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement before assisting with administrative assignments. Access to personal client information will be limited and provided only when necessary for an approved task.

Volunteers will have the opportunity to complete service hours, build practical skills, contribute creative ideas, and support programs that help individuals and families in the community.

Help us bring food, hope, and support to local families.

The Bridge Pantry is seeking a dependable, organized, and community-minded volunteer to help strengthen our food assistance efforts in the Missouri City community.

The Volunteer Fundraising & Food Drive Coordinator will work directly with pantry leadership to develop fundraising opportunities, coordinate community food drives, and build relationships with local businesses, churches, schools, civic groups, and other community organizations.

The ideal volunteer is organized, dependable, comfortable communicating by phone and email, and willing to take initiative. Experience in fundraising, event planning, sales, marketing, nonprofit work, or community outreach is helpful but not required.

Approximately 3–5 hours per week, with additional availability around scheduled food drives or fundraising events. Some outreach and administrative responsibilities may be completed remotely, while food drives and pantry events may require in-person participation in Missouri City.

All fundraising activities, sponsorship requests, and donation campaigns must be approved by pantry leadership. Monetary donations must be processed through The Bridge Pantry’s authorized donation channels. Volunteers will not personally collect, hold, deposit, or manage donated funds.

This opportunity is ideal for someone who wants to help families experiencing food insecurity while gaining valuable experience in nonprofit fundraising, community engagement, project coordination, and volunteer leadership.

Help Our Community See the Difference We're Making

Every day, Cornerstone Family Resource Center helps families overcome challenges and build brighter futures.

We're looking for a creative volunteer leader who can help tell those stories through social media, newsletters, photography, community outreach, and digital communications.

AI will help streamline content creation and planning. No AI experience is required—we'll provide training.

What You'll Do

Ideal Background Experience in:

What We Offer

Opportunity to increase awareness of programs that strengthen families across our community

Your storytelling can inspire volunteers, attract donors, and connect more families with the help they need.

This opportunity is great for groups and individuals!

Please click here to view and sign up for available shifts.

At our monthly food distributions, volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for drive-thru clients. Volunteers may also help by assisting clients with the intake forms.

This is the perfect opportunity for volunteers who can work quickly and carry up to thirty pounds of food.

Our food fairs take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month.

When you arrive, you may park in any space in the lot. Many of our clients will already be lined up around the building. You will find our staff and volunteers carrying supplies from the food pantry located in Suite B-101.

If you have any questions, please contact Tony Pathyil at tpathyil@catholiccharities.org.

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

beyWIsee Foundation is expanding and is looking for someone to donate a few hours a week in exchange for experience, volunteer hours, and future referrals. We would love to have you add your skills to our team!

The benefits of interning with us:

Please submit your resume to hello@beywiseefoundation.org for immediate consideration with the subject line, "Administrative Specialist Intern"

Houston, Texas | Approximately 2–4 Hours Per Week

The Social Justice Learning Institute–Houston is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Volunteer Grant Writer to help strengthen our fundraising efforts and expand opportunities for the young people and communities we serve.

The Social Justice Learning Institute is dedicated to improving the education, health and well-being of youth and communities of color by empowering them to enact social change through research, training and community mobilization.

SJLI-Houston serves Black and Latino students and families through programs that provide academic support, college and career preparation, leadership development, mentoring and continued guidance as young people move toward adulthood.

The anticipated commitment is approximately two to four hours per week. Most work may be completed virtually, but the volunteer must be available to attend an in-person meeting in the Houston area approximately once per month.

Workloads may vary based on grant deadlines and organizational priorities. Some weeks may require fewer hours while active application periods may require slightly more.

SJLI-Houston can provide written verification of completed volunteer service hours upon request.

Please email shjohnson@sjli.org and kupchurch@sjli.org the following materials:

Please use Volunteer Grant Writer as the email subject line.

Your expertise can help SJLI-Houston secure the resources needed to support students, strengthen families and create pathways to college, careers and long-term success.

Join us in turning strong programs into compelling proposals and compelling proposals into greater opportunities for Houston youth.

HOPE needs a reliable person to answer email inquiries for out TNR (Trap, Neuter Trlease) on a daily basis. We provide training and guidance.

Are you looking for a meaningful way to use your professional skills? Help job seekers take the next step toward employment by serving as a Mock Interview Volunteer with BADDIEWOODS LLC.

Volunteers will conduct one-on-one mock interviews with participants, ask common interview questions, and provide constructive, encouraging feedback to help improve their interview skills and confidence. Your role is to create a supportive environment where participants can practice communicating their experience, strengthen their professional presence, and feel more prepared for future interviews.

BADDIEWOODS LLC is a Houston-based workforce development and staffing company dedicated to equipping individuals with the skills, confidence, and resources needed to secure meaningful employment. Through your time and encouragement, you will help participants gain valuable real-world interview experience as they prepare to connect with employers and pursue long-term career success.

Event Details

Volunteer Responsibilities

No previous interview coaching experience is required. If you have professional interviewing, hiring, management, or workplace experience and enjoy encouraging others, we would love to have you join us.

Volunteer roles include Table Captain (leading meal packing lines), Heavy Lifter/Runner (stocking stations and keeping things moving), and welcoming and assisting volunteers. To ensure a safe, smooth, and successful event, the 9/11 Day team will assign volunteer roles on the day of the event based on physical abilities, event needs, and where support is most needed. 

Click Here to Register

Once registered, volunteers will receive a confirmation email securing their spot. Registered volunteers will also receive additional event details in the coming weeks, including parking information, arrival instructions, and dress code guidance from the 9/11 Day Foundation!

HUGGS Inc. is proud to support the 7th Annual Back 2 School Mega Fest!

This year, our organization will provide volunteers to help support event operations and sponsor the petting zoo, creating a fun and memorable experience for children and families as they prepare for the new school year.

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.

The shelter training has now been confirmed for:

Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: American Red Cross Headquarters
Address: 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, Texas

This training will help prepare volunteers to assist with shelter operations during future emergency activations. Please plan to arrive approximately 10–15 minutes early for check-in.

Kindly reply to confirm whether you will be attending.

Thank you for your willingness to serve our community.

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.

As an ESL Tutor, you will have the important task of instructing students who are non-native English speakers in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills.

You will be paired with one student and meet with them in-person once every week at their home. You will help them complete a grammar workbook and practice reading short stories in English. Your role will be instrumental in helping these students enhance their English language skills, improve their communication abilities, and achieve their language proficiency goals.

A commitment of 2-4 hours per week is asked of volunteers.

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 distribute food every Tuesday morning for our senior clients.  Help is needed to gather the food and deliver to their cars.  The volunteer shift is from 10am-1pm on Tuesdays, and we ask for a commitment to volunteer 2-4 times per month.  There is typically no heavy lifting, just putting items into a grocery cart and taking it to the clients' cars.  Please join us!

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.

Life Empowerment provides education, community, and financial support to help Houstonians move out of poverty through workshops. We empower workshop graduates to secure housing, achieve stability, and build long-term sustainability through targeted programs and strong community partnerships. As a facilitator, volunteers make sure workshops run smoothly throughout the program.

Build A Better Planet has a need for volunteers (school required/court mandated welcome) and student interns (non-paid internship, college credit possible), 

Volunteers/interns with the following skills needed:

*Fundraising

*Social Media Marketing

*Procurement/Communications/Community Relations (reaching out to local businesses for in-kind donations like food, product samples, drinks, speaking engagements)

Build A Better Planet needs 2 volunteer auditors to write audit letters.  This is a review of 3 years of financial statements for a very small non-profit.  This is for a grant.

**Event Overview**

Join us in creating an inclusive, fun, and engaging Games Day for Best Buddies college students. This volunteer opportunity is designed to bring students together through friendly competition, teamwork, and social connection in a welcoming environment. Volunteers will help organize activities, facilitate games, encourage participation, and foster a positive atmosphere where every student feels included and supported.

**Volunteer Role: Games Day Host**

**Responsibilities:**

- Welcome and engage participants throughout the event.

- Set up and organize game stations and activity areas.

- Facilitate board games, team games, trivia, and interactive activities.

**Suggested Activities:**

- Board games  

- Card games  

- Trivia competitions  

- Minute-to-win-it challenges  

- Video game tournaments  

- Team relay games  

- Icebreaker activities  

- Bingo or scavenger hunts  

**Why Volunteer?**  

By volunteering at Games Day, you will:  

- Support inclusive friendships and community building  

- Gain leadership and event experience  

- Meet new people and make meaningful connections  

- Help create memorable experiences for Best Buddies students  

- Promote kindness, belonging, and inclusion on campus  

LinkHealth is seeking volunteers to support a community outreach campaign in the Southwest Houston/Gulfton area. Volunteers will help share health-related information with residents, including resources related to public benefits, Link Health services, and other community support.

This is a great opportunity for individuals who care about helping families connect to trusted resources in their community. Volunteers will canvass in teams, and no one will be sent out alone. Training, scripts, and materials will be provided before going into the field.

Location: Bayland Park, 6400 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77074
First Canvassing Date: July 25
Shift Time: 8:00 AM–12:00 PM
Training: Provided before canvassing
Bilingual English/Spanish volunteers are strongly encouraged.

Registration link: https://forms.gle/PwJEb5hyvMiwxBjW6

No prior canvassing experience is required.

Join SPLASh and Filipino Young Professionals of Houston to help us clean up Monument Inn beach!

This will be our final cleanup as part of the FWC Houston Sustainability Committee's bayou cleanup events. This program is city-wide effort to remove trash, reduce pollution, and better understand how major events impact our waterways.

We're so glad you'll be joining to make a positive impact and help us collect important trash data!

Cleanup Details

Location: 4406 Independence Pkwy, La Porte, TX 77571

Date: August 22nd, 2026

Time: 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Parking

Park in the parking lot for Juan Seguin park across the stree. Please do not park in the Monument Inn Restaurant parking lot. They have graciously allowed us to use thier property for us to set up, but request we leave the parking lot open for their customers.

Two Volunteer Opportunities for the Day!

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

Data Collection Volunteer - SPLASh Staff will lead a random bag sample with your help! You will be guided in the proper protocol to collect & itemize trash within an area. If you would like to participate as a cleanup volunteer, please make a note when you register and arrive by 7:45am. No prior training required!

Waivers

All volunteers are required to sign waivers. We encourage you to fill out your waiver before arrival so we can get started improving bird habitats and waterways right way. We will have physical waivers on site day of as well.  Click HERE to sign our digital waivers for yourself and any children participating with you.

Supplies

We will provide trash bags, grabbers, water refills, first aid supplies, bug spray, and sunscreen. Closed-toed shoes are required. Long pants are recommended due to mosquitoes but be weather-aware. It will be hot.  Bring a reusable water bottle and any additional bug spray, sunscreen or supplies you may need to keep you safe during the cleanup.

Site Safety

You must walk over rocks to get to the beach. This requires some coordination and we will create safest pathway and assist as needed. Expect beachy terrain and overgrowth areas. Your safety is our number one priority.

CLICK HERE to learn more about our safety & cleanup guidelines.

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!

We are looking for people to come out and hide for search dogs while they are training. These people need to be willing to come out for at least a few hours and be willing to run, walk, and hide from the dogs in all different types of scenarios. When found by the dog, they should also be willing to play with the dog per the handler's instructions or offer the dog it's treat reward. It is a lot of fun and a unique experience to help these dogs out!

You'll be provided with a location to walk to in order to "hide" from the canines. The canines will then come find the missing person. Of course, you will never actually be missing, but we always need new people to pretend to be missing. We will be enjoying nature, so dress appropriately with closed-toed shoes and comfortable pants. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, bug spray and maybe a good book or electronic device to keep you busy during the down time. All high school students or older are welcome to participate. Feel free to view our website to see what we are about: www.AlphaSar.org.

A confirmation email will be sent after sign-up to confirm your volunteer slot. A waiver will be attached. Any participants under 16 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult during their volunteer time.

We are looking for people to come out and hide for search dogs while they are training. These people need to be willing to come out for at least a few hours and be willing to run, walk, and hide from the dogs in all different types of scenarios. When found by the dog, they should also be willing to play with the dog per the handler's instructions or offer the dog it's treat reward. It is a lot of fun and a unique experience to help these dogs out!

You'll be provided with a location to walk to in order to "hide" from the canines. The canines will then come find the missing person. Of course, you will never actually be missing, but we always need new people to pretend to be missing. We will be enjoying nature, so dress appropriately with closed-toed shoes and comfortable pants. Be sure to bring water, sunscreen, bug spray and maybe a good book or electronic device to keep you busy during the down time. All high school students or older are welcome to participate. Feel free to view our website to see what we are about: www.AlphaSar.org.

A confirmation email will be sent after sign-up to confirm your volunteer slot. A waiver will be attached. Any participants under 16 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult during their volunteer time.

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 ↗

Our volunteers help us maintain the park and the environment through a variety of task which include removing invasive plants and weeds, providing protection and retaining moisture by spreading mulch, cleaning trails and trail lights, planting donated trees or vegetation in season, and maintaining wildflower and prairie area, and other habits and food sources for our native insects and wildlife.

 Create your BBP Profile and REGISTER

We cover 4 1/2 miles of Buffalo Bayou from Shepherd Dr. to Austin St. (downtown) and several new spaces in Buffalo Bayou East. The closest parking and meeting location information will be sent in the project email once the project is assigned

Our volunteers help us maintain the park and the environment through a variety of task which include removing invasive plants and weeds, providing protection and retaining moisture by spreading mulch, cleaning trails and trail lights, planting donated trees or vegetation in season, and maintaining wildflower and prairie area, and other habits and food sources for our native insects and wildlife.

 Create your BBP Profile and REGISTER 

We cover 4 1/2 miles of Buffal.o Bayou from Shepherd Dr. to Austin St. (downtown) and several new spaces in Buffalo Bayou East. The closest parking and meeting location information will be sent in the project email once the project is assigned

Make a difference in our community! Join us on August 3rd at the Mayor's Back 2 School Fest located in the George R Brown Convention Center Halls A&B to support Houston students and families as they start the new 2026 school year. 

Volunteers Tasks:

To register, please click on the following link: Mayor's Back 2 School & Health Fair - Register My Student

For additional questions, please email  B2SF@houstontx.gov

INDOOR EVENT

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.

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

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

Read and understand METRO bus maps and schedules 

Use the Transit app to plan and track their route 

Purchase and use bus passes with ease 

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

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

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

Calling all Volunteers!!! COHAP is in need of 100 volunteers to help with Set -up the day before our BIG EVENT.  (Back to School Festival & Job Fair)

Volunteers will assist with setting up tables, chairs, backdrop, decorations, signs, children's activities booths, and School Supplies. We need as many hands-on deck as possible to assist with prep for the event the following day.  Whether you can serve for a few hours - your assistance would be most welcomed. 

Set up Date: Friday, August 8, 2026,6                                                                                                                           Time:  1pm - 4pm                                                                                                                                                             Location: Texas Southern University / Physical Health & Education Building                                                   3000-WheelerWheeler Avenue, Houston, Texas                                                                                      

CELEBRATE THE LEGACY OF BLACK LEADERSHIP !
HOUSTON TEXAS
 CELEBRATION OF LEGACY

CONTACT

CALL / TEXT: 832-263-3340

EMAIL: ysohtx@gmail.com

SCREEN PLAY RE-ENACTMENT CASTING CALL

CONTACT

CALL / TEXT: 832-263-3340

EMAIL: ysohtx@gmail.com

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!

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

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.

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

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: 

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.

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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?

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