Needs From: Volunteer Houston

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

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

Volunteer Opportunities at Divine Comfort

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

A home visitor is a volunteer who assists senior or families with children with grocery shopping, mail reading, letter writing, bill paying, picking up prescriptions and/or running errands. Volunteers in this position provide companionship while maximizing independence for clients.

Time Commitment is 2 or 3 visits a month.

Every Tuesday night people gather at the WorkFaith Dacoma office for Celebrate Recovery. Currently, about 40 people show up every week for the program. A healthy, well-balanced meal is provided to feed the attendees every week. We are looking for more individuals who find great joy in cooking and preparing food for others. 

Since making such a large quantity of food may seem overwhelming, we are suggesting that a group of people prepare a meal together. This could be a group of friends, family, co-workers, or other volunteers you may know.

Healthy meals are preferred and much appreciated by the Celebrate Recovery family. The food needs to be delivered and ready to go on Tuesdays at 5:00pm. If you think you might be interested, email us for additional details.

Teacher's Aide to assist with Reading, Math and Social Skill Classes

                    Monday , Wednesday or Friday

                         9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Friends of Down Syndrome Academy is a school for teens and adults with Down syndrome.  

Our clients love to learn and LOVE our volunteers!

We are located in northwest Houston, near Loop 610 and Hwy 290.

Friends of Down Syndrome Academy is a nonprofit facility where teens and adults with Down syndrome continue their education after they have "aged out" of public school.

We are looking for someone who is knowledgeable in Marketing and Fundraising to help raise funds to support our operating expenses.

If this sounds like something that would interest you, please contact us for more details.  We are open Monday - Friday; 8am to 5pm.  With this volunteer position you would be able to work any time during these hours.

The Czech Center Museum Houston is an elegant, small museum focusing on the education of the Slavic culture. Do you have ancestors who used to live in the Austro-Hungarian empire or Czechoslovakia? Do you have Czech, Slovak or Slavic roots and are generally interested in arts as well as history, than become a docent at the Czech Center Museum Houston and enjoy once per week the feeling of a small baroque palace in Texas!

We need you and your Love for knowledge!

If you care for culture, heritage, art and history, share your passion with visitors from all over the world. Become a Czech Center Museum Houston Docent! No previous experience required, just a passion for history, art and interest in meeting international visitors. For information on becoming a CCMH Docent, contact us at development@czechcenter.org

ICM Resale Shop needs volunteer help with sorting, organizing and pricing inventory at the storefront.

Proceeds support the charitable services of Interfaith Caring Ministries including our Food Pantry, emergency Rent and Utilities Assistance programs, and homebound senior services. 

Volunteer any time during the ICM Resale Shop hours:

For more information or to schedule volunteering, please contact Zach, Resale Shop Manager, at 281-332-2025.

Do you have a desire to serve your community? We offer administrative work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families.

We are looking for volunteers to help us gear up for a couple of upcoming events. We need volunteers to help with phone calls, sponsorship donations, participant recruitment, and a few volunteers to help with responding to inquiries regarding the events. 

Children 4 Tomorrow is looking for an IT person to help set up a server with another volunteer within the organization and enter in data.

In need of an experience individual with social media.  Need to know how to do online fundraising, twitter, facebook and more.   The job consist of keeping weekly information on twitter and facebook and make sure all events are covered in several online location.  This volunteer job you can make your own hours and days.

Our organization needs a CPA volunteer that can do an audited financial statement.

Looking for sharp, energetic students to assist with Music Classes

                    Monday , Wednesday or Friday

                         9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Friends of Down Syndrome Academy is a school for teens and adults with Down syndrome.  

Our clients love to learn and LOVE our volunteers!

We are located in northwest Houston, near Loop 610 and Hwy 290.

Do you have a desire to serve your community? To make a difference? We offer clerical/administrative work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families.  

Several seed and plant projects are available for committed individuals who can assist the greenhouse manager.  Tasks include internet research and database entry, seed photography and more.  Some research can be worked on a home location.  

For more information, contact Mercer's volunteer coordinator, Jamie Hartwell, at jhartwell@hcp4.net or 713-274-4160. 

YMCA International Services is a unique center of the YMCA of Greater Houston that delivers client-centered programs to refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations to advance their economic independence, social integration, and civic participation. The Y helps newcomers restore hope, build stability, create opportunity and change futures. YMCA International Services is continuously recognized as a leader in the Houston immigrant community.

Currently, YMCA International Services is providing a family strengthening course designed to enrich connections within families by:

1) Improving family relations

2) Reducing stress and family conflicts

3) Learning how to budget and navigate the US Financial System

The classes will be conducted in Spanish, so we will need Spanish speakers that speak English and can assist in conducting the classes. Duties for the volunteer will include assisting in teaching the curriculum and assisting with coaching the family participants, which can include individual tutoring or teaching a small group. The Relationship Enhancement Course Spanish Interpreter will also conduct data collection by giving instructions on taking surveys and collecting demographic information from the participants of the classes.

If you are passionate about refugees and immigrants and wish to enrich the lives of these families please consider volunteering some of your time in helping us teach family principles that can lead to stronger family bonds.

This volunteer opportunity is available most mornings of the week and some afternoons. 

For any questions, you can email miguel.nunez@ymcahouston.org 

Requirements

Must be bilingual in Spanish and English.

Must pass a background check.

Must be over 18.

Eager to help the newcomer population. 

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

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

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

Primary Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Volunteers are needed to help promote, present, instruct, and instigate various programs of BOCM  that are focused on our mission

Volunteers working with young people have the opportunity to mentor and inform them through BOCM comprehensive youth program. The Power of You(th) program works to teach young people about the dangers and consequences  DOMESTIC VIOLENCE .victim stories, etc. We are always in need of people who are comfortable with public speaking who would be interested in presenting this program at schools and meetings. Training and resource materials would be provided by BOCM staff. Please reach out to us if you are interested in volunteering with this extremely important part of our mission!

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essentially, muck and gut is the removal of flooded floorboards and drywall to prevent the growth of mold. Team Leads are encouraged to attend a brief training on Muck & Gut process in order to effectively help in the cleanup process for those impacted by the floods. All Hands and Fort Bend Recovers will provide the training on Wednesday, September 6th at 10am at the North Richmond Neighborhood Resource Center at 1305 Clay Street, Richmond, TX 77469

Essentially, muck and gut is the removal of flooded floorboards and drywall to prevent the growth of mold. Team Leads are encouraged to attend a brief training on Muck & Gut process in order to effectively help in the cleanup process for those impacted by the floods. All Hands and Fort Bend Recovers will provide the training on Wednesday, September 6th at 10am at the North Richmond Neighborhood Resource Center at 1305 Clay Street, Richmond, TX 77469

A Door-to-Door Assessment of the flood affected areas. A questionnaire is utilized to determine the resident’s immediate recovery needs and to start the process on the long-term rebuild. Teams will be given packets for each home that was affected with important contact information and assistance.

Assist with organizing flood files and contacting residents. Provide assistance to individuals that come into the office to utilize the computers or fill out paperwork. Answer phones and provide support to office staff.

Assist with inputting assessments and contact information into the system. Verifying ownership of property through the Fort Bend County Central Appraisal District.

Assist with getting supplies to the work sites, picking up supplies from the POD (Point of Distribution) sites, running to the store for supplies. This individual must have access to a truck and/or trailer.

Do you have a desire to make a difference in your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families.

Assist our full time case workers with navigating people from crisis to lifelong self-sufficiency. As a volunteer case worker you will:

Several young adult in the neighborhood are working toward getting their driver's license. Commit to working with an adult to complete their mandatory driving hours. 

We are looking for someone who has their own equipment and would like to help us by going to our community events and taking pictures and/or videos as we want to take the compiled footage and create a documentary. We are looking for someone who can dedicate 10 hours a month to the project If you are interested Please respond we want to get start immediately with this project

We are looking for a paid volunteer 4hrs per day Monday through Friday and every 2nd Saturday to log clients as they come in to pick up donations and to also help with Inventory  Input of donated items and other clerical duties . We would like to train the prospective person starting March 2020 If you are interested please contact us immediately

TWRC WILDLIFE CENTER would like to add a few enthusiastic new board members. You will be heavily involved in raising funds for our organization using your business contacts. You will need to be reliable, organized, creative, fun-loving and be willing to work events, make phone calls, send emails, meet with CEO's and participate in other associated fundraising activities.

The Board meets once/month but we communicate frequently via email.

If you have a passion for wildlife and want to help us grow, let's talk.

Do you have a desire to serve your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families.

Do you have a desire to make a difference in your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside our patients.

YMCA International Services is a unique center of the YMCA of Greater Houston that delivers client-centered programs to refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations to advance their economic independence, social integration, and civic participation. The Y helps newcomers restore hope, build stability, create opportunity and change futures. YMCA International Services is continuously recognized as a leader in the Houston immigrant community.

YMCA International Services is currently looking for a volunteer to help the receptionist. The receptionist assistant volunteer will help with client inquiries, phone calls, data entry, copying, faxing, organizing mail, and other office duties that may arise. The receptionist assistant volunteer will also answer questions about our ESL classes, civics classes, and pre-GED classes. Must be able to speak Spanish. 

Shifts are from Monday-Friday in the morning. 

If you are passionate about helping the refugee community here in Houston then this is a great opportunity for you. 

Qualifications 

Good organizational skills

Able to multi-task

Writing and computer skills

Ability to speak Spanish 

The YMCA was created by young people trying to navigate their way in a new city, far from family, friends, and a familiar way of life. Welcoming and engaging newcomers has remained an important part of the YMCA movement, with Y’s around the world providing individuals and families the integration support they need to better transition into their new communities. 

YMCA International Services is a unique center of the YMCA of Greater Houston that delivers client-centered programs to refugees, immigrants, and other vulnerable populations to advance their economic independence, social integration, and civic participation. The Y helps newcomers restore hope, build stability, create opportunity and change futures. YMCA International Services is continuously recognized as a leader in the Houston immigrant community.

Our clients are refugees and recent immigrants, so many have a hard time knowing what to do in order to navigate their way through our healthcare system. Our clients often struggle with the process of scheduling a doctor appointment, getting their prescriptions filled, getting lab work done, etc. A few of our clients suffer from poor health literacy skills. Health literacy is the ability to read, understand, and effectively use basic medical instructions and information. YMCA International Services is currently seeking community volunteers, nursing students, or pharmacy technicians to help educate our clients on certain aspects of our health care system.

A few duties of the Health System Volunteer Navigator will include showing clients how to refill a prescription over the phone and/or accompany the client to pick up their medication. You will show client’s how to state one’s name and DOB in order to pick up the medicine. If necessary, show bus route if the pharmacy is too far from home. Training will be provided. 

As a Health System Volunteer Navigator, you will be giving our clients the ability to see their doctor, order their prescriptions, and learn how to use public transportation all on their own. Self-sufficiency is key for our clients and you will be a huge part of their path to that goal. Volunteer with YMCA International Services to make an impact on the lives of refugees and newly arrived immigrants. 

Location: 6300 Westpark Dr., Suite 600 & offsite

Key Responsibilites: 

-Will work closely with clients

-communicate well with doctors, nurses, and pharmacists 

-keep summaries and/or reports of doctor appointments they assist with

Health System Volunteer Navigator will report to Preferred Communities Coordinator 

Time Commitment: Typically, volunteers will spend 2-4 hours with our clients. Volunteers can come in once a week or once every two weeks. 

Qualifications: Familiar with public transportation and healthcare system(e.g. scheduling a doctor appointment or ordering a prescription over the phone) 

Support: Preferred Communities Coordinator will provide training and assistance to the volunteer when needed.

If you have any questions about this volunteer position or our organization please send us an email.

miguel.nunez@ymcahouston.org

Do you have a desire to serve your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families. We are also seeking volunteers with special skills such as playing instruments, those licensed with massage therapy, or animal therapist to come volunteer with us! 

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

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

Volunteer Tax Preparers are trained and certified to provide free income tax preparation to low-income families. No tax experience is necessary. Free and comprehensive trainings are held in December and tax season begins in January. Flexible daytime, evening and weekend shifts are available at 11 different locations throughout the Greater Houston Area.

Do you have a desire to make a difference in your community? We offer clerical work as long as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families. We are also seeking people with special skills such as playing musical instruments or provide pet therapy for our patients

Alliance is the premiere nonprofit organization for welcoming and empowering those who face financial, educational, health, language or cultural barriers to realizing their dreams. 

Our Mission is to create opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and underserved residents to achieve their goals for self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

We are currently in need of a volunteer to assist in our Finance Department.
Duties include:

There is an ongoing need for volunteers to facilitate our adolescent health 10-week curriculum-based program. 

Our What About Me? Program focuses on building resiliency skills. This health education program teaches young women the life skills that are essential to establishing good personal health habits and developing into strong, healthy women.

All interested volunteers must be 18 years or older and complete a background check. 

Our What About Me? and Women’s Health Advocacy Program classes are facilitated by female volunteers due to the sensitive nature of their content. 

Please go to www.thewomensfund.org/get-involved/volunteers/ and fill out our Volunteer Interest Form

Office Support

In preparation for our Girl +1 event, we need help stuffing bags, getting materials ready and assisting in small tasks to prepare for the workshop on December 2nd. 

Girl + 1 is a half-day workshop in which girls and their adult female caregivers learn about different aspects of their health. We will be providing health screenings, great speakers, interactive presentations, breakfast, goodie bags, door prizes and much more to ensure that everyone who participates walks away feeling empowered to take charge of their health and well-being.

How To Apply

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

The Mercer Society maintains several greenhouses that are used primarily to grow plants for the annual March Mart plant sale. Working with the grower and TMS volunteers, you may be making cuttings, potting or repotting plants, maintaining potted plants in the greenhouse and more, depending on the need. This is an "in the dirt" experience where you may be working inside or outside. Opportunities are Tuesday - Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon. We can accommodate small groups up to 10, age 16 and above, with a week of advanced notice. For more information, contact Mercer's volunteer coordinator, Jamie Hartwell, at jhartwell@hcp4.net or 713-274-4160. 

Please visit https://www.hcp4.net/parks/mercer/volunteer/to complete the Mercer Botanic Garden volunteer application which is required for all volunteers.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mercer Botanic Gardens is a Harris County operated facility. It comprises 325 acres of East Texas Piney Woods and showcases the region's largest collection of native and cultivated plants. It is also a living museum which is home to a wealth of animal life.

Alliance is the premiere nonprofit organization for welcoming and empowering those who face financial, educational, health, language or cultural barriers to realizing their dreams. Our Mission is to create opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and underserved residents to achieve their goals for self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

Alliance is seeking friendly, motivated individuals to assist with front desk management. Tasks include, but are not limited to, answering phone calls, greeting clients, and light administrative duties. Second language is a plus, particularly Spanish.

Ideally able to serve 1-2 shifts per week for 2-4 hours each. Set weekly schedule for the month of December, with the opportunity to extend. Morning and afternoon shifts available.

Do you have a desire to make a difference in your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families. We are also seeking people with special talents/skills, such as musicians or those who can provide animal therapy for our patients.

Alliance is the premiere nonprofit organization for welcoming and empowering those who face financial, educational, health, language or cultural barriers to realizing their dreams. Our Mission is to create opportunities for refugees, immigrants, and underserved residents to achieve their goals for self-sufficiency and improve their quality of life.

We are currently in need of a highly-motivated and tech savvy volunteer for the Alliance Language Network. In a competitive interpretation industry, the Alliance Language Network stands out for offering interpretation and translation services in over 70 languages. The program contracts over 139 experienced interpreters, the majority of whom are former refugees, who serve over 45 vendors in various sectors. 

Tasks include, but are not limited to, web design, branding, content management, and social media.
Must be able to commit to at least 15-20 hours per week with opportunity to work remotely.

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

Do you have a desire to make a difference in your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families. We are also seeking individuals with special skills such as those who play instruments or can provide pet therapy for our patients.

Enjoy working in gardens? Well, we have a few that could use your attention. There is no commitment required. We will appreciate any hours you can provide. We take volunteers Monday through Friday from 8:30 - 11:30 am. 

Questions? Contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Leticia Sierras, by email volunteer@buffalobayou.org or phone 713.752.0314 ext.206.

Do you have a desire to serve your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families. We are also seeking individuals that have specials skills such as those who play musical instruments or can provide animal therapy for our patients.

Friends of Down Syndrome Academy is a nonprofit facility where teens and adults with Down syndrome come to continue learning after they have "aged out" of public school.

We are looking for a volunteer to help us file in the accounting office and answer the phones.

Volunteers are needed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and/or Thursday  9:00 am to 3:00 pm.  If you can volunteer on a regular basis but can only do one or two days, just let us know what works for you.

Lela Ousley

Volunteer Coordinator

 We need a volunteer tutor for a senior high school student. He needs your help! Potential tutoring days are Monday nights or Sunday afternoons in the UH Main Campus area. 

If you are interested please call Lynda at 832-239-8849. 

Thank you

Posting on social media to help promote the cause.

This organization is seeking intern/volunteer supervisors. This is a part-time, position and the main responsibilities will be monitoring and assisting volunteers in the feeding and housing needs of our animals. Intern Supervisors will also be working closely with critical and compromised animals and providing limited medical care to them. Candidates must be willing to comply with TWRC policies and procedures.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Qualifications

 Time Commitment

Teacher's Aide to assist with Building Birdhouses and recycling trophies

                    Tuesday & Thursday

                         9:00 am to 3:30 pm

Friends of Down Syndrome Academy is a school for teens and adults with Down syndrome.  

Our clients love to learn and LOVE our volunteers!

Please contact me at 281-272-5305.

Lela Ousley

Volunteer        coordinator

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measureable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measureable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measureable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measureable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measureable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measureable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measureable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

Volunteers are needed to spend time with our hospice patients.

We at Encompass are looking for compassionate, patience, loving volunteers to spend time with our patients. They need and want someone to share their final days with and we want people with a nurturing nature to give them that most basic of needs, human contact. You would spend time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need.

The process to become a volunteer takes a little bit but the rewards of giving your time to these patients is beyond measurable. You can give these people a final dignity in their darkest hour.

The Longest Day is the day with the most light — the summer solstice. On June 21, people from across the world will fight the darkness of Alzheimer's through a fundraising activity of their choice. Whether you're participating at home, online or in-person, we have plenty of fun ideas to engage family and friends in The Longest Day.

The Longest Day Volunteer Committee is essential to the growth and success of the event by helping to recruit teams, engage participants, and promote the event. Volunteers with any variety of skill sets and strengths can help! Together we will raise funds and awareness for care and support while advancing research toward the first survivor of Alzheimer’s disease.

Watch a previous Volunteer Kick Off video to learn more about volunteering on the Committee: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=319163275808252&extid=ZrLG5q2MFYHTgKnO

Do you have the desire to make a difference in your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families. We are also seeking people with special talents and skills, such as those that play musical instruments or can provide animal therapy for our patients.

About YMCA International Services:

The YMCA is a worldwide movement with a presence in over 120 countries.  The hallmark of all YMCAs is that each is a grassroots organization focused on addressing local community needs.  YMCA International Services is a unique branch of the Y of Greater Houston and seeks to meet the needs of Houston’s significant refugee and immigrant communities.  We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency.  YMCA International Services serves over 11,000 newcomers annually providing comprehensive services in resettlement, employment, case management, cultural orientation, education, immigration, medical advocacy and mentoring. 

Volunteer Job Description:

YMCA International Services is a unique branch of the Y of Greater Houston and seeks to meet the needs of Houston’s significant refugee and immigrant communities.  We provide comprehensive programs that focus on building human assets and fostering self-sufficiency. As our Employment Services Marketing Volunteer, you will work with the Employment Services Director and the Vocational Training Liaison to develop projects that enhance and highlight our career enhancement services to showcase client success and celebrate their achievements.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Overview:

Qualifications:

This position requires a mature and creative individual who:      

Ability to speak and understand a refugee language is a benefit.

Duties can include, but are not limited to: making phone calls, reviewing voicemails, filing, assisting with paperwork

You may create your own schedule, but be available to come in sometime between 9-5, Monday- Friday.

Knowledge of a second language is a plus, but not necessary.

The Community Cloth is a microenterprise initiative empowering refugee women in Houston. It targets economic, educational and social goals through the provision of seed grants, training, and peer support, and by expanding market opportunities for refugee women artisans.

Volunteers are needed to assist during trunk show and flea market events with setup, breakdown and sales. These events are on the weekend.

Check out the website for more information and/or to sign up to volunteer!

Babysitters and Tutors are needed to assist with refugee children. Fluency in a second language such as Arabic, Farsi, and Swahili are a plus.

Babysitters are needed for Tuesday afternoons, 1-2 and 2-3 p.m.

Tutors are needed for a weekly commitment. Mostly during weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

Various locations for all opportunities. Please reply to this ad for more information.

TWST4GIRLS is interviewing potential mentors for youth girls ages 11-17. You will be working with youth from diverse backgrounds, underserved communities, working-class families, incarcerated or recently paroled youth. We are looking specifically for mentors who have a background in animal science.

ORGANIZATION:

We offer life skills development, skillfully matched female mentors (THAT'S YOU!), career exploration, as well as intellectual and cultural exposure at no cost to the youth that we serve!

Youth graduate TWST’s Core Program as well-rounded young women who are purposeful, self-sufficient, and equipped with the tools needed to excel in life.

WHO WE NEED:

We are looking for female mentors who possess all or most of these qualities:

Experience is a bonus but not required. Training will be provided. This is an ongoing position since, our youth are in need of consistent adult figures in their lives. 

TWST4GIRLS is interviewing potential support team members. You will be volunteering alongside TWST board members in the nonprofit logistics needed to support youth aged 8-17. TWSTKids are from diverse backgrounds, underserved communities, working class families and potentially incarcerated or recently paroled youth.

 (PLEASE SEND OFFICIAL APPLICATION VIA WWW.TWST4GIRLS.ORG click "Become a volunteer")

Positions needed are:

Executive Secretary 

Volunteer Coordinator

Fundraising Manager

They might:

We are looking for support team members who possess all or most of these qualities:

Requirements:

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

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

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

Positions to be filled:

Cooks

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

Counters

Food Servers

Greeters, etc

Want to make a significant difference in our community and have a blast doing it? Join the Houston Food Bank Student Heroes Program for high school students and help lead the fight against hunger!   

Student Hero volunteers gain training and experience while taking a leadership role in volunteer-based projects.  During three sessions throughout the year: Spring (January-May), Summer (June-August) and Fall (September-December) Student Heroes will learn how to accomplish the following:

PLEASE NOTE:  Responding to this VH posting does NOT automatically enter you into this Houston Food Bank program.  Orientation is required and restrictions apply.  

Do you have a desire to make a difference in your community? We offer clerical work as well as opportunities to work alongside patients and their families. We are also seeking individuals with special talents and skills such as those who can play musical instruments or provide animal therapy for our patients.

The Houston Food Bank’s Social Media Ambassador is vital in spreading awareness of all that the Houston Food Bank does - and how others can help. Together, we feed 800,000 people a year! 

Media-savvy professionals interested in helping spread the Houston Food Bank’s mission of leading the fight against hunger are invited to volunteer as Social Media Ambassador. An editorial calendar will be provided listing all current and upcoming campaigns so this volunteer can post at least twice a month on any social media channel -Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, or blog post. Ambassadors are also asked to share Houston Food Bank posts and tag the Food Bank in their own posts.

As one of the largest nonprofits in Houston, the Houston Food Bank’s Volunteer Services Department schedules over 70,000 volunteers per year. We are currently recruiting Volunteer Programming Assistants to ensure the Houston Food Bank continues to be a favorite volunteer destination.

Volunteer Programming Assistants will assist with special volunteer events and programs. Scope of work will involve planning, implementing and measuring initiatives to achieve consistent volunteer participation and ensure an exceptional volunteer experience.

Volunteer Programming Assistants will further develop professional and marketable skills while receiving credit for services hours.

iEducate is building a system for school districts to engage college and high school youth within the classroom in order to close achievement gaps at a foundational level. During the school year, we match college students with neighboring elementary schools, placing them alongside teachers to support differentiated instruction.

We have a team of current and former educators & HR professionals who conduct our screening and face-to-face interviews, and would love for you to join us! If you are available on Saturdays for a few hours between 10AM-4PM, you will be assigned candidates to interview and evaluate. We will provide the training and rubric to ask the appropriate questions and look for key competencies.

The Need

Transitioning into adulthood is challenging for any teen, but especially for youth aging out of foster care. Many lack the resources, skills, and plans needed for independence, putting them at higher risk of dropping out, homelessness, unemployment, early parenthood, or involvement with the justice system. A caring adult can make all the difference.

How You Can Help

Transition Coaches are trained volunteers who guide foster youth (ages 14+) nearing adulthood. Coaches help youth create transition plans, explore education and employment options, and provide support as they navigate independence.

How It Works

Volunteers meet with their matched youth at least twice a month, in the youth’s placement or another public setting, on a schedule they set together. Youth live across greater Houston, and training and ongoing support are provided.

Requirements

Coaches commit for at least one year, complete an application, interview, and background check, and attend orientation/training (offered monthly, alternating daytime and evening).

Using the link below, sign up to attend a virtual informational session or contact laura.meares@harriscountytx.gov for more information.

we need help with the afterschool tutor programs from ages 8-18     

To help  coordinator  our programs 

To Assistant with all the programs 

need help in our fundraiser department 

Volunteer Opportunity – Become an Interview Coach with Career Gear Houston!

Are you passionate about helping others succeed?

Career Gear Houston is looking for volunteer interview coaches to support our SuitUp Program! As an Interview Coach, you’ll work one-on-one or in small groups (2 clients) to help men prepare for job interviews. We provide the curriculum—you provide the guidance, encouragement, and expertise!

What We’re Looking For:

Join us in making a real impact—one suit and one interview at a time. Sign up or learn more!

Volunteer as a Stylist with Career Gear Houston!

Stylists play a key role in transforming the lives of our clients by ensuring they look and feel their best for job interviews and the workplace. As a Career Gear Stylist, you’ll do more than just pick out clothes—you’ll help build confidence and set men up for success!

What Stylists Do:

We provide styling guidelines and training, so while an understanding of business attire is preferred, it’s not required. You'll learn how to select the right attire for various vocations and industries.

Flexible volunteer shifts available! Make a direct impact in someone’s professional journey!

Interested in joining our team? Sign up to get started!

This is a part time, seasonal position and the main responsibilities will be monitoring and assisting volunteers in the feeding and housing needs of our animals. Intern Supervisors will also be working closely with critical and compromised animals and providing limited medical care to them. Candidates must be willing to comply with TWRC policies and procedures.

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Responsible for overseeing and coordinating the completion of the tasks in the Animal Care Program.

· Training and on-going mentoring of volunteers in the program.

· Communicate closely with the Assistant Managers and other Shift Supervisors.

· Attend mandatory training sessions

· Attend Shift Supervisor meetings as needed.

· Inform Animal Care Manager of any disruptions in the room that need immediate attention.

· Responsible for admitting animals into the program.

· Keep correct tracking of animals and their paperwork during their stay in the program.

· Responsible for setting up special caging and preparing diets for the squirrels.

· Responsible for logging and administering medications to the animals.

Qualifications

· Flexible Schedule

· Willing to work weekdays and weekends

· Respectful and calm demeanor with a positive attitude.

· Leadership and people skills to motivate volunteers to complete tasks.

· Team builder with the ability to lead by example.

· Patience in teaching and tact with all age groups preteen to senior.

· Be a quick learner, able to multi-task, follow directions and able to prioritize.

Time Commitment

· Shift Supervisor training

· Additional medical management training of the animals we care for

· Approximately 10 week commitment per season, longer if interested.

· No specific number of hours per week is guaranteed, but generally 20 can be expected

Babysitters and Tutors are needed to assist with refugee children. Fluency in a second language such as Arabic, Farsi, and Swahili are a plus.

Babysitters are needed for Tuesday afternoons, 1-2 and 2-3 p.m.

Tutors are needed for a weekly commitment. Mostly during weekday afternoons and Saturday mornings.

Various locations for all opportunities. Please reply to this ad for more information.

Please note that due to COVID-19, all volunteer opportunities, including interpretation/translation, are currently virtual. We are using platforms, such as Zoom, JoinMe, and Skype, for client interaction.

The City Support Volunteer will assist in providing internal support for the Lemonade Day National team as well as external support to Lemonade Day cities. This position will require excellent organization skills, basic technological skills, attention to detail and a willingness to provide assistance to others.

Responsibilities

- Assist with Lemonade Day Data Entry and Reporting

o Lemonade Day Registration

o Lemonade Day Business Results

- Assist with Reporting

- General Online and Phone Inquiries

- Assist with data analysis and clean up

- Additional responsibilities as assigned 

Requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically in Excel, and internet browsers
- Ability and willingness to quickly learn new systems and processes as they apply to responsibilities (i.e. Salesforce, website CMS)
- Ability to work from home and potentially in the office from three to four days a week for at least 4 hours each day (needs could change depending on the week and the duties to be completed that week). Office is located at 2855 Mangum Rd, Houston TX, 77092

Desired Skills
- Highly organized, problem solver with attention to detail
- Quick learner with ability to take and follow directions
- Self-starter with ability to work independently

Would you like to help deliver patients to and from appointments in the Baytown area?  If you have few hours available once a week on a recurring basis, we would like to speak with you.  Requirements of this position are:  

If making a person's day by getting them to their life sustaining medical treatments sounds like the opportunity for your, please visit www.redcross.org/volunteer. When you get to the "Select your Volunteer Opportunity" step, select "I want to drive people to and from medical and human services appointments."

If you would like to volunteer please email: darlean.lewis@ymcahouston.org

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

Area Zip Code: 77093

BILINGUAL Female

The single largest need for volunteers. 

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.  Adult, Family.