Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Sheldon Lake State Park offers field trips to local groups and schools, typically from 9:00am-12:00pm on  Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, and occasional Saturdays. Field trip volunteers support staff by assisting with fishing programs, nature walks, and other programming. May be asked to assist with outreach events outside of the park.

Minimum age of 18—Criminal Background Check required

Contact Jacob Poinsett at Jacob.Poinsett@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

Do you have a green thumb? We want you to come out and help us keep our gardens and wildscapes in tiptop shape. Assist with the overall development and maintenance of the gardens and trails. Duties include pruning, invasives removal, weeding, and planting. No experience necessary, all training will be provided.

Minimum age of 18—Criminal Background Check required

Contact Jacob Poinsett at Jacob.Poinsett@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

Come out to Sheldon and walk the trails! Our rovers interact with guests to answer questions, provide directions, and point out wildlife! You can also assist with our public programs. Sheldon Lake State Park is open daily from 8:00am-5:00pm. If you enjoy talking to people, this opportunity is for you! Preferred volunteer days are Saturdays or Sundays for 1-3 hours. May be asked to assist with outreach events outside of the park.

Preferred experience would include knowledge of flora and fauna indigenous to the Piney Woods region of Texas, experience presenting to groups, and the ability to walk trails or stand for several hours at a time. Shifts will be primarily on weekend days, or as needed. Volunteer will need to coordinate a schedule with park staff.

Minimum age of 18—Criminal Background Check required

Contact Jacob Poinsett at Jacob.Poinsett@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

Be part of a large-scale prairie and wetland restoration project! Our volunteers come out every Tuesday from 8:00am-11:30am to plant, pot, and perform other restoration activities. Volunteers should expect to get dirty and learn about prairies and wetlands! No experience necessary, orientation and training provided.

Minimum age of 18—Criminal Background Check required

Contact Matthew Moore at Matthew.Moore@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

The single largest need for volunteers. 

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

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month. 

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

- Minimum of 6 months
- Be dependable and be responsible; after three (3) missed check-ins, volunteers will be dismissed from the program
- Log each call and card to families on 3ABF check-in tracker

Requirements

- Must be 21 or older
- Good English speaking & writing skills; Bilingual English & Spanish speakers especially needed!
- Complete and submit the 3ABF Volunteer Application Form and related forms (the latter will be done on-site as part of orientation)
- Attend mandatory orientation and training
- No experience necessary!

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families to heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

- Help spread the message of the important work of 3ABF and our impact in the community
- Maintain an understanding of the history, mission, and impact of 3ABF
- Provide input into the development of our annual campaign, including direct mail, personal solicitation, and events fundraising
- Engage in the execution of all aspects of fundraising campaigns, including marketing efforts, personal solicitation, and the acknowledgment process
- Help plan and implement campaigns to solicit funds from the Houston community and beyond
- Help to identify new prospects and potential funders
- Report activities and communicate with the Program Manager
- Communicate as appropriate with the Executive Director

Commitment

- Minimum of 6 months
- Participate in a monthly committee conference call (first Saturday of every month)
- Be on time and be responsible during assigned events and meetings; notify 3ABF if you are not able to attend committee or event

Requirements

- Must be 21 or older
- Display a positive working attitude and strong work ethic
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Belief in the importance of the mission of 3ABF
- Good English speaking & writing skills; Bilingual English & Spanish speakers especially needed!
- Complete and submit the 3ABF Volunteer Application Form and related forms (the latter will be done on-site as part of orientation)
- No experience necessary! 

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families to heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

- Attend Speakers Bureau Training
- Participate in a monthly committee conference call (first Saturday of every month)
- Help spread the message of the important work of 3ABF and our impact in the community
- Represent 3ABF at a variety of community events by verbally presenting facts about 3ABF and our support of bereaved families
- Maintain an understanding of the history, mission, and impact of 3ABF
- Complete a brief evaluation following speaking engagements
- Have fun and help heal lives through the sharing of accurate information regarding bereavement and the impact of 3ABF

Commitment

- Display a positive working attitude and strong work ethic
- Minimum of two speaking engagements per year, as opportunities are available
- Be on time and be responsible during assigned shift; after three (3) no-shows or cancellations within 2-hours of shift, volunteers will be dismissed from the program

Requirements

- Must be 21 or older
- Comfortable speaking in front of groups of people
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Possess reliable transportation
- Available to attend events during the weekday, evening, or weekends
- Belief in the importance of the mission of 3ABF
- Good English speaking & writing skills; Bilingual English & Spanish speakers desired
- Complete and submit the 3ABF Volunteer Application Form and related forms (the latter will be done on-site as part of orientation)
- No experience necessary! 

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

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

Key Responsibilities: 

Qualifications: 

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

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

All my best, 

Sylvia Burle  I   Volunteer Services Senior Recruiter II

American Red Cross serving Texas Gulf Coast Region

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

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

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The single largest need for volunteers. 

A home visitor is a volunteer who is matched with an adult who is blind or visually impaired and assists the person with everyday tasks that allow the person to maintain their independence (ex. grocery shopping, mail reading, bill paying, running errands). The blind adult lives in the specified area.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

FEMALE volunteer only.

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 and local visitors. For information on becoming a CCMH Docent, contact us at development@czechcenter.org or call 713 528 2060

Please visit www.czechcenter.org

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

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

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

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

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

Volunteer Dates:   From now on.

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

How many volunteers are needed:  6

Age requirements: 18 - 60

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

Location:              7037 Capitol St. Houston, Texas 77011

Parking:      Yes

Sign In/Sign Out:  Yes

Food/Beverages:   Yes, Refreshments are provided

Attire:   Clean, and Casual

Memorial Hermann Hospice is looking for patient, compassionate, caring volunteers to assist our bereavement team. Volunteers would assist our chaplains with making bereavement support phone calls or in-person visits as directed by bereavement staff. Additional training in bereavement support will be provided.

To become a certified hospice volunteer, candidates must complete an orientation training program. This training covers various aspects of hospice care, including exploring end-of-life issues, the dying process, grief and loss, communication, spirituality, psychosocial issues, symptom control, physical care of the dying and self-care.  Volunteers will be asked to complete continuing education throughout the year.

Background check, flu shot and COVID vaccine are also required.

Memorial Hermann Hospice is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to visit patients in their homes. We service pediatric and adult patients. Home visits could include spending time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need. There are many other opportunities to help patients families as well.

To become a certified hospice volunteer, candidates must complete an orientation training program. This training covers various aspects of hospice care, including exploring end-of-life issues, the dying process, grief and loss, communication, spirituality, psychosocial issues, symptom control, physical care of the dying and self-care.  Volunteers will be asked to complete continuing education throughout the year.

Background check, flu shot and COVID vaccine are also required.

Founded in 1993, the Czech Center Museum Houston provides unique education experiences based on authentic objects, art, music, stories and lives of Czechs, Slovaks and people of all cultures, who left their country to seek liberty and democracy in America.

Our purpose is to inspire people to learn from those who sought freedom despite being occupied by oppressing rulers and systems. The museum strives to be an accessible resource, actively encouraging the study, appreciation, understanding and enjoyment of diverse cultures and traditions. We promote art, music and dance as well as celebrate history and stories of immigrant experiences shared by Americans.

The Czech Center Museum Houston is proud to be one of Houston’s eighteen fine museums, dedicated to the exploration and preservation of art, culture & history, and serve as a catalyst for discussion of all heritages.

Volunteering Opportunities:

Would you like to become a docent?

Docents will learn about Czech history, folk traditions, arts and culture. Docent tours are provided three times a day or by appointment with larger groups.

Would you like to become an educator for our Creative Activism Project?

Volunteer with our Creative Activism Project. This project creates awareness of important historical events and the many creative outlets used by youth in the Terezin Ghetto to express themselves.

It also gives students a voice and tools to process their own emotions and struggles through a diverse set of aesthetics.

Desired Skills and Experience

This position requires the following skills: Strong Communication Skills, Social Work, Life Coaching, Teaching, Personable, Outgoing, Improvisational skills

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

We are a foster based Houston area shelter rescue and are in dire need of foster homes.

We have many puppies and dogs, kittens and cats on a waiting list to get out of the shelter. We do not have a shelter and depend
on individuals to provide a foster home to save them at the shelter.

Once we have a committed foster home, we can save a dog or cat from the shelter.

To foster you will need to care for the dog or cat in your home and bring to adoptions on the weekend at one of our adoption locations until adopted.

PETSMART - Katy I-10/Fry - 19945 Katy Frwy, Houston, TX 77094 ---------- Sat. 9-6, Sun. 11-5
PETSMART - Shoppes at Parkwest - 24600 Katy Fwy, Katy, TX 77493 -------- Sat. 10:30-5, Sun. 11-5

Please email right away if you can help save one of these pets at the shelter by providing a foster home and we will send you a foster application and more foster information.

The shelters are always full. Time is critical to save them.

Mutts and Meows Rescue
http://www.adoptapet.com/shelter79934-pets.html 
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mutts-Meows-Animal-Rescue/346902595407



Houston area shelter rescue

Memorial Hermann Hospice is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to visit patients in their homes. We service pediatric and adult patients. Home visits could include spending time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need. There are many other opportunities to help patients families as well.

To become a certified hospice volunteer, candidates must complete an orientation training program. This training covers various aspects of hospice care, including exploring end-of-life issues, the dying process, grief and loss, communication, spirituality, psychosocial issues, symptom control, physical care of the dying and self-care.  Volunteers will be asked to complete continuing education throughout the year.

Background check, flu shot and COVID vaccine are also required.

Receptionist/Administrative Assistant  

CrossWalk Center is looking for a volunteer receptionist and administrative assistant. We are looking for a passionate individual to be a friendly face to visitors and helpful voice to those calling with questions. We are a small organization that treats volunteers as an extension of our staff. Ideally, this person could serve with us on a consistent basis to help lift the burden off our of executive staff.  

Qualifications: 

Responsibilities:  

Education: 

Houston has a wonderful diversity of plants and animals, but they are being outcompeted by invasive species that harm the environment. Sheldon Lake State Park wants help managing our restored coastal prairie so that the many native birds, amphibians, and mammals will still have a home. Volunteers will work with park staff to remove invasive plants like the Chinese tallow, eastern baccharis, and deep-rooted sedge using tools and other methods. You will also learn how to identify the flora and fauna of the greater Houston region. Invasive removal will be done outside in variable conditions and will require physical exertion. All tools will be provided.  If you love the outdoors and want to preserve it for years to come, visit our park and see what you can do to protect Houston’s natural resources.

Criminal background check required. Volunteers age 18+ only.

Contact Matthew Moore at Matthew.Moore@tpwd.texas.gov to get involved.

We are currently looking for someone who has computer skills. Someone who is capable of running errands for the organization when needed. Some who has great communication and phone skills. Someone who has the ability to help on organization projects bi-monthly. This is a volunteer opportunity.

We are currently looking for someone who has expertise in PR & Marketing. If you have the ability to execute marketing projects and we are also open to a college student that is majoring in PR & Marketing If so then we are looking for you and we would like to talk with you.

Can you help Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IM) thank it's supporters? Houstonians are so generous that we need extra help keeping track of the donations that are sent in and help getting the thank you letters out as quickly as we can during the holiday season! IM feeds 4,000 seniors every day through Meals on Wheels, helps welcome refugee families into their new lives and organizes interfaith programming. 

We could use help making copies, stuffing letters and other light administrative support. Help with data entry is also needed, but not required.  

We are also very flexible with hours.  If you could help between 2-10 hours a week until the New Year, that would really help!! The work does need to be done onsite in our office in Midtown. Parking is really easy!

The need is critical now, but there is a similar need all year round.

Can you help Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston (IM) thank it's supporters? Houstonians are so generous that we need extra help keeping track of the donations that are sent in and help getting the thank you letters out as quickly as we can during the holiday season! IM feeds 4,000 seniors every day through Meals on Wheels, helps welcome refugee families into their new lives and organizes interfaith programming. 

We could use help entering data from new and returning donors! It can be as complex or easy as your background allows. Help making copies, stuffing letters and other light administrative support is also needed, but not required.  

We are also very flexible with hours.  If you could help between 2-10 hours a week until the New Year, that would really help!! The work does need to be done onsite in our office in Midtown. Parking is really easy!

The need is critical now, but there is a similar need all year round.

As patients and family members we are so busy taking care of our patients - or ourselves in this period of COVID-19. In order to promote our work on our 2021 Virtual March for Marrow, which will include a Virtual 5K Run and Walk as well as an online raffle, we need a clever and committed Social Media Guru.

We have a lot to learn and would love to learn from younger, smarter and more clever young people from the Houston area.

In addition, we are trying to go paperless – although we do have a great flier featuring our 2021 Star, Nicholas Smith, who just went through a bone marrow transplant. We are open to advice as to how best to use it. But it seems social media is the best way to go.

Our 2021 VIRTUAL March for Marrow 5K Run & Walk will run for 7 days from Saturday, March 27 to Saturday, April 3, 2021.

Our schedule for Saturday, 3/27/2021, Sunday, 3/28/2021, and Saturday, 4/3/2021, will run for about 2 hours, 9:00 am to 10:30 or 11:00 am.

Monday, 3/29/2021 to Friday, 4/2/2021, will only be 1 hour – perhaps 1 ½ hours.

There will be the Kick-Off including sounding the start of the 5k and Patient and Family Walk – complete with selfies. We will have a couple of doctors speak and a couple of patients telling their stories.  We hope to attract a couple of high school groups – bands and or a cheerleading squad – all with proper social distancing.

On Saturday, April 3, we will hold our Moment of Remembrance and Closing Ceremonies, catch up with our 5K Runners and have them log in their times and announce our Top Fundraisers and our Raffle WINNERS!

Contact our Chair, Stephanie Hamm, at stephanieforaamds@gmail.com.

National Social Media is: 

Web Site: http:/www.aamds.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aamds

Twitter: https://twitter.com/aamdsif

Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/aplastic-anemia-&-mds-international-foundation/about/

You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/user/AAMDSIF

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aamdsif/

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/aplasticanemiaandmdsinternatio/

TEXAS Social Media is: 

Event Page on National Web Site: http:/www.marchformarrow.org

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hopesteps.curetexas

Event on FB: https://www.facebook.com/events/531803340916697/

Group: https://www.facebook.com/March-for-Marrow-Texas-508003169695017/?epa=SEARCH_BOX

Twitter: https://twitter.com/March4MarrowTX

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

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

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

Positions to be filled:

Cooks

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

Counters

Food Servers

Greeters, etc

Volunteer will be Screenings over the phone, Data Entry, Organizing, assisting with applications, and Help ordering supplies. This is a flexible opportunity. We have staff in Fort Bend, Harris, Brazoria, and Galveston County.

We are seeking community volunteers to help cover our front desk. The volunteer will help clients and visitors sign in and direct them to staff, answer the phones, and help with other clerical duties. The volunteer will have the opportunity to interact with a diverse community and will help create a welcoming environment for all visitors. 

Time Commitment: We are seeking volunteers who can cover a 2-hour shift during the hours of 11am-2pm Monday-Friday on one or more days. 

They will help with homework for students of all ages (6-18), mentor students, assist with resume writing, help youth apply for a job (if applicable and with parental permission), college application and financial aid application assistance. Conduct workshops (e.g. art, science, math, etc.)

We are seeking a regular warehouse volunteer for inventory. Availability could vary, but ideally the volunteer could be available once every week or two weeks, for shifts of 2-4 hours. Regular volunteer hours are Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM.

Tasks include:
-Counting tools
-Recording numbers of tools

Requirements:
-Closed-toe shoes & work clothes

Tool expertise is not necessary, but would be a plus!

If interested, please contact Nancy Clippard at 713-674-0262 or Nancy.clippard@toolbank.org

Your American Red Cross is looking for leaders at both the Regional level (covering the 51 counties along the Texas Gulf Coast) to take on the preparedness roles of ensuring we have feeding plans in place for medium and large scale disasters. They will also provide  leadership to Disaster Cycle Services workers in performing feeding activities during preparedness, response, and recovery within a Region.

The ideal candidate is willing to contact local area vendors to create feeding agreements with negotiated rates. They will be friendly, personable, computer savvy and have the charisma of a salesperson you WANT to buy from. Ability to activate during a disaster to lead the execution/implementation of the feeding plan (for a 2 week assignment) is highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities:

Feeding provides snacks, meals, drinks and water using Emergency Response Vehicles (ERVs) or other vehicles on routes within the impacted area or at a fixed location such as community center.

This position is responsible for the collaborative leadership of the feeding program within the region including:
1. Oversee overall feeding program, ensuring feeding guidance is observed
2. Ensure effective, collaborative planning for feeding operations in the region, including documenting the plan and keeping it current
3. Ensure adequate supplies for feeding operations in the region
4. Ensure adequate partnerships are pre-identified to address feeding needs identified in regional plans, including requirements for regional, cultural, and health-related dietary requirements, coordinating feeding operational plans and managing expectations around feeding capability, capacity and reporting
5.Build feeding capacity and capability through partnerships, recruitment, training and mentoring
6. Serve as a Red Cross subject matter expert in feeding program guidance and tools

Qualifications: Ability to build and lead a team using a collaborative leadership style and demonstrating traits of honesty, forward looking, competence, intelligence and compassion. This Lead will envision a team’s impact in Mass Care and inspire the team into action. They will ensure the team understands how they fit into the larger DCS structure and how their actions can positively influence and support the DCS Program as a whole.

Time Commitment: Is around 10-20 hours per month with additional time needed initially to learn feeding protocols and procedures. Again, ability to activate during a disaster to lead the execution/implementation of the feeding plan (for a 2 week assignment) is highly desirable. (The Red Cross will cover travel, room and board when deployed for a disaster response.)

Volunteers are needed for the Pasadena mission at San Jacinto College Monday 11/26 start time is 8am, Tuesday-Friday 11/27-11/30 Start time is 7:30am.

San Jacinto College

8060 Spencer Highway

Pasadena, TX 77505

Building 11- Health Science Building

If you are interested in helping, please go on line and add get registered in our volunteer database.

 Please take a moment and complete our Houston Health Department Volunteer on-line registration by going to the link listed below

 Following submission, you will receive an e-mail with your own personalized

*   Logon (your e-mail address) and

*   Passcode (which will be the 4 digit or more pin number you choose)

 You will then be able to directly access our on-line volunteer scheduler.

https://www.volgistics.com/ex/portal.dll/ap?AP=2110632291

  Use our on-line volunteer scheduler;

 After you register, you will receive instructions on how to do the above- mentioned activities.

 Again, we very much appreciate your interest in The Houston Health Department and look forward to having you serve with us!

  if you are interested in bringing a group or have any questions, please contact Cydney Cameron at 832-393-5960.

For those parking at San Jacinto, please find attached the parking pass.  VISITOR SPACES IN LOTS P5, P6 OR P3. DO NOT PARK IN SPACES LABELED "STAFF".

Lunch and snacks will be provided.

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Office Support Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

Memorial Hermann Hospice is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to visit patients in their homes. We service pediatric and adult patients. Home visits could include spending time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need. There are many other opportunities to help patients families as well.

To become a certified hospice volunteer, candidates must complete an orientation training program. This training covers various aspects of hospice care, including exploring end-of-life issues, the dying process, grief and loss, communication, spirituality, psychosocial issues, symptom control, physical care of the dying and self-care.  Volunteers will be asked to complete continuing education throughout the year.

Background check, flu shot and TB screening are also required.

Memorial Hermann Hospice is looking for volunteers to complete administrative tasks for our hospice office. Major tasks include assembling admission packets for patients. There will also be special event tasks that will be available throughout the year. Our office is located close to Memorial Hermann Memorial City.

To become a certified hospice volunteer, candidates must complete an orientation training program. This training covers various aspects of hospice care, including exploring end-of-life issues, the dying process, grief and loss, communication, spirituality, psychosocial issues, symptom control, physical care of the dying and self-care.  Volunteers will be asked to complete continuing education throughout the year.

Background check, flu shot and COVID vaccine are also required.                    

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

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

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

Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston's busy Development Office is seeking a volunteer or volunteers to provide assistance with its special events. Tasks may include clerical duties, stuffing envelopes, social media, procuring auction items, running errands, etc. Seeking volunteers who can help out weekdays within normal business hours. Office is located in Midtown.

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: Flexible

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

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

Key Responsibilities: 

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

Qualifications:

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

Memorial Hermann Hospice is looking for caring and compassionate volunteers to visit patients in their homes. We service pediatric and adult patients. Home visits could include spending time with the patients talking, listening, playing games or anything the patient would want or possibly need. There are many other opportunities to help patients families as well.

To become a certified hospice volunteer, candidates must complete an orientation training program. This training covers various aspects of hospice care, including exploring end-of-life issues, the dying process, grief and loss, communication, spirituality, psychosocial issues, symptom control, physical care of the dying and self-care.  Volunteers will be asked to complete continuing education throughout the year.

Background check, flu shot and COVID vaccine are also required.

Memorial Hermann Hospice is looking for volunteers to complete administrative tasks for our hospice office. Major tasks include assembling admission packets for patients. There will also be special event tasks that will be available throughout the year. Our office is located close to Memorial Hermann Memorial City.

To become a certified hospice volunteer, candidates must complete an orientation training program. This training covers various aspects of hospice care, including exploring end-of-life issues, the dying process, grief and loss, communication, spirituality, psychosocial issues, symptom control, physical care of the dying and self-care.  Volunteers will be asked to complete continuing education throughout the year.

Background check, flu shot and COVID vaccine are also required.                    

TWST4GIRLS is interviewing potential mentors for youth girls with special needs ages 11-17. You will be working with youth from diverse backgrounds, underserved communities, working class families, incarcerated or recently paroled youth.

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

ORGANIZATION:

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

Youth will 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 with youth with special needs is required. Training will be provided. This is an ongoing position since, our youth are in need of consistent adult figures in their lives. 

MEN Incorporated is searching for dependable male mentors to engage school age young men during the school day and after school. Mentors must pass background checks and be available during the school day. 

Housing & Program Director Assistant 

Perform routine clerical and administrative functions such as drafting correspondence, scheduling appointments, organizing and maintaining paper and electronic files, or providing information to callers and prospective clients and their families. 

Qualifications: 

Responsibilities: 

Education: 

Our office hours are M-F 9 am to 5 pm so if you would like to set a schedule of when to volunteer on a consistent basis we can set that up as well!

Lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups on ½- to one-mile nature walk emphasizing native plants and animal habitats.

No experience necessary. Training will be provided.

The best way to get started as a tour leader is to tag along on a guided tour. Experienced guides will lead the way in demonstrating the routine.

Nature Tour Guides are only needed Tuesday and Thursday mornings during the school year. (There are no weekend opportunities for this post.)

New volunteers must first download & complete the attached volunteer application form. Because we work with and around children at the park, the county requires that all volunteers submit to a criminal background screening. (at no cost to you)

The Adopt-A-Trail program is an opportunity for conservation-minded groups of all sizes and types to sponsor a section of Jones Park’s extensive trail system by controlling invasive non-native plants and conducting routine trail maintenance. ANY group can help! For example, scouts, schools, church groups, home-school groups, conservation organizations, companies in need of volunteer hours for their employees, etc. There is no maximum or minimum size group.

Groups will be assigned a section of Jones Park’s trail system, based on the size and ability of the group. Each group will be asked to commit to conducting one-half workday (about 4 hours) every three months to remove any invasive plants. Sponsoring groups will be asked to commit to maintaining a section of trail for a minimum of one year.

No experience is necessary. Your first workday begins with a short training session in invasive plant identification and removal methods.

In addition to receiving a custom laser-etched sign designating your section of adopted trail, each group will be helping Jones Park remain in a natural and native state. Not only will future visitors to the park benefit from your efforts, the native wildlife will benefit from the removal of invasive plant species.

For more information and to RSVP, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Brent Wilkins at 281-446-8588 or bwilkins@hcp4.net.

The Day of Service program is an opportunity for conservation-minded groups of all sizes and types to earn volunteer hours while directly assisting Jones Park in serving our community in the areas of environmental and Texas education.

Any group can help, including: scouts, schools, church groups, home-school groups, conservation organizations, companies in need of volunteer hours for their employees, etc. There is no maximum or minimum size group.  Children 16 and under are welcome to volunteer as long as a parent or adult leader volunteers alongside them.

We will schedule your program on the day that fits your needs. Groups will be assigned a priority project in Jones Park based on their interests, group size, and abilities. A wide range of service projects are needed, including historical building construction, trail maintenance, habitat restoration, and litter collection.

No experience is necessary. A park ranger will provide training and guidance.

For more information, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at 281-446-8588 or brent.wilkins@pct3.hctx.net.

3ABF Office Support Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Speakers Bureau Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Fund Development Committee Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

Commitment

Requirements

3ABF Care Team Volunteer Overview

About Us

3 "A" Bereavement Foundation (3ABF) offers a wide range of bereavement services for low-income and working poor in the Houston Metropolitan Area. Since inception, we have assisted almost 10,000 families heal from the loss of their loved one through emotional and financial support. 3ABF is the only organization in Houston offering comprehensive bereavement families and we are seeking volunteers to meet the demand of families in need.

Responsibilities

At 3ABF, we stay connected with bereaved families for up to 9 months after our initial contact to assess the need for additional services and/or simply to check in on them. As part of our Care Team, you would support us in providing aftercare services to bereaved families by giving them a call, mailing greeting cards and mailing CareNote pamphlets.

Volunteering on our Care Team is easy! Simply call the individuals you support once or twice per month and mail them a greeting card on significant dates like birthdays, anniversaries and holidays. All of this can be done from your home on your schedule. We will provide all of the supplies that you need!

Commitment

Requirements

Start Date: 2019 Spring, Summer, & Fall Semesters

Agency Description: Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced people and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities. ​

Responsibilities include:

As an intern with Refugee Services of Texas, you will gain incredible experience working with some of the most vulnerable population groups in Houston. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse staff within a growing organization.

This is an unpaid internship. For consideration please submit a resume and cover letter with the subject line Case Management Internship to Houston@rstx.org

Start Date: 2019 Spring, & Fall Summer Semesters

Agency Description: Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced people and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities. ​

Responsibilities include:

Qualifications:

As an intern with Refugee Services of Texas, you will gain incredible experience working with some of the most vulnerable population groups in Houston. You will also have the opportunity to work alongside a diverse staff within a growing organization.

This is an unpaid internship. For consideration please submit a resume and cover letter with the subject line Community Engagement Internship to Houston@rstx.org

Start Date: 2019 Summer & Fall Semesters

Agency Description: Guided by the principles of human compassion and dignity, Refugee Services of Texas welcomes refugees, immigrants, and other displaced people and supports them in integrating and thriving in their new communities.

Internship Description: This position is open to students who want to learn about health case management with refugees and displaced populations.

Duties:

Application Instructions:

For consideration, please submit a resume, cover letter and availability to Houston@rstx.org with subject line Public Health Internship. Please inquire about details if academic credit is desired.

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

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

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

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

Would you be interested in teaching music to adults with special needs?  We are looking for someone to teach, Tuesday and Thursday, our students with Down Syndrome.

If interested in volunteering please contact me at 281-272-5305.

Thank you,

Lela Ousley

Volunteer Coordinator

Friends of Down Syndrome is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create  lifelong education and learning for adults with Down Syndrome.

We provide learning opportunities for adults with Down Syndrome through education, social and community outreach.

Would you be interested in teaching drama to adults with special needs?  We are looking for someone to teach, Tuesday and Thursday, our students with Down Syndrome.

If interested in volunteering please contact us at 281-272-5305 .

Thank you,

Lela Ousley

Volunteer Coordinator

Friends of Down Syndrome is a non-profit organization whose mission is to create lifelong education and learning for adults with Down Syndrome. 

We are a day program for adults with Down Syndrome.  We provide learning opportunities for adults with Down Syndrome through education, social and community outreach.

Do you like volunteering in a diverse environment? Have a passion for helping others?


Join our Houston Volunteer Team! We are seeking translators/interpreters for the Guatamalen languages of the Mayan Dialects: Kaqchikel, Q'eqchi', or K'iche'. If you would like to translate, please come join us at a volunteer orientation!

Most translation opportunities are during business hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am-4:30pm. Occasionally, we have opportunities on the weekend. As a volunteer, you don't have to be a permanent resident or citizen. 

Would you be interested in teaching adults with special needs?  We are looking for someone to help our students learn job skills.  You will accompany our students on Tuesday's and or Thursday's as they go out into the community to work.

If interested please contact me at 281-272-5305.

Lela Ousley

Volunteer Coordinator

Friends of Down Syndrome is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide education and learning opportunities for adults with Down Syndrome through education, socialization and community outreach.

Would you be interested in teaching nutrition to adults with special needs?  We are looking for someone to teach healthy eating, making nutritious snacks etc., to our students.   Tuesday or Thursday 10-11 or 11-12. 

If interested in volunteering, please contact me at 281-272-5305.

Lela Ousley

Volunteer Coordinator

Friends of Down Syndrome is a non-profit whose mission is to provide lifelong learning for young adults with Down Syndrome through education, socialization and community outreach.

TWST4Girls is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to developing girls who are underserved through mentorship, career, cultural and intellectual exposure, as well as life skills development! We offer all services to youth and their families at no cost to them.

We are growing beautifully and are in need of someone with: a passion for being the vital part of the bigger picture, strong organizational skills, consistent follow through and high level communication skills. This role as Administrative Director is one of the most important roles in TWST. The description includes:

The Best Suited:

TWST4Girls was created to help girls (ages 11-17) discover and achieve their goals. We do so through 1:1 mentorship, life skills development as well as exposure to intellectual and cultural experiences at no cost to the families that we serve!

We dedicate our lives to this highly important work in underserved communities of Houston and juvenile correctional facilities. We believe that with the right marketing, TWST will be able to bring awareness and funding to our organization, resulting in the capacity to expand and enhance our outreach.

Director of Marketing

Highly important role as marketing is our presentation to the world. With effective marketing TWST4Girls can appeal to participants/sponsors/volunteers/donors/partners etc… in order to achieve recognition and fundraising, which ultimately leads us to the ability to help more youth.

Description:

Heads up marketing aspects of TWST4Girls. Create press releases, opens media relations, research interview & marketing opportunities on all media sources (Newspaper, magazine, online publications, television), conducts outreach to media sources, work closely with TWST4Girls spokesperson or serve as spokesperson as directed by Executive Director, create cost effective events that promote TWST4Girls, prepare and implement a communications and marketing plan that incorporates social media, paid and earned media, direct mail and advertising to increase public awareness and name recognition of TWST4Girls, works with team to maintain a visually appealing and user-friendly website, Facebook and Instagram accounts and monthly e-newsletters that promote TWST4Girls programs and events, works closely with Executive Director, Director of Programming and Historian.

The best suited:

Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of TWST4Girls mission, demographics served and programs

Has successful experience in marketing

Takes initiative on projects and organizations needs

Possesses and maintains optimistic personality

Exhibits impeccable leadership skills

Highly proficient in software applications, WordPress, etc... 

Understands marketing strategies

Excellent research capabilities

Possesses strong listening skills

Exemplifies tidiness and organizational skills

Delivers timely follow through on tasks and goals

Self starter

Creative

Optimistic

Resourceful

Perceptive

Possesses and exhibits excellent written and verbal communication skills

Knowledgeable of role, duties, goals and expectations

Works well independently and in teams

Requirements:

Bachelors degree or higher in related field

2 year or more experience in marketing is a plus

Clear background check

**This role can work from home or may have use of the TWST House office

Join the mission by volunteering at Space Center Houston!

This year Space Center Houston is celebrating the 50th anniversary of humanity's first steps on the moon, and we want you to be a part of it!  We're seeking volunteers to help in a number of areas, including:

As a volunteer you'll receive a number of benefits, including discounts and special opportunities.  Apply today!

For more information, and to apply, go to:

www.spacecenter.org/volunteer

IM's busy Development (fund raising) office needs volunteers to help with donor relations tasks. These include preparing letters and invitations to be mailed, stuffing envelopes, making phone calls to donors, internet research, and other clerical tasks. We are looking for volunteers who can give several hours of their time each week during normal business houes.

The majority of iEducate´s college students are not studying to become teachers and are planning on entering a variety of different careers after they graduate. But while they are in college, they are giving back to the community by helping to close achievement gaps and inspire 3rd – 5th grade students in underserved schools.

To help these students, many of whom are first-generation college students, iEducate is looking for 20 career mentors to help them navigate their industry, lean more about skills needed in their profession, and advise them as needed to help them be successful.  

To facilitate the mentorship, iEducate will be hosting an event in March to match our students with career mentors on specific career paths.  During this reception, you and the college students will have a chance to chat to see if there is a good connection and then develop the mentor/mentee relationship after that. Your mentorship will help provide business perspective and industry insight to these highly talented and community minded college students.  The students you mentor could be some of your best future recruits!

Thank you for your support!

Duties and responsibilities:

Do you enjoy planning events?

The Houston Community Toolbank is seeking 10-20 energetic, dependable, flexible volunteers to assist with our major fundraising Event - Hammers and Ales - to be held on April 4th, 2019. We are looking to meet 4 times between now and then 4th of April.

Description of Hammers & Ales

Hammers and Ales is a Happy Hour style event with live music at Karbach Brewery on April 4th 2019. In addition to a selection of craft beer, ticket holders will enjoy heavy bites, a silent auction, a cornhole tournament and a raffle. This year, the event will move downstairs to the new Bier Garten area to accommodate an expected crowd of 400 plus attendees and will include live music from Eagles tribute band Already Gone. All event proceeds will go to our nonprofit tool lending program that supports thousands of community programs throughout the region each year.

Mission

Houston Community ToolBank is a nonprofit tool lending program that empowers fellow nonprofits to tackle community-based projects throughout our region. Toolbank borrowers are not only mainstream nonprofits, but also schools, faith-based organizations, neighborhood associations and many others. Whether a project has ten volunteers or three hundred, access to ToolBank inventory relieves the burden of purchasing, storing, maintaining and repairing the items essential to projects and events. In a sector that consistently faces constraints of time, personnel and budget, our tools allow organizations to achieve their visions for thriving community.

Committee Job Descriptions

Committee members can expect to help with the overall layout of the event. Each committee member will be able to choose to help with tasks based on their interests and skills. You may be assigned to a particular subset of the committee tasked with a particular focus. These may include things like: giving input to event layout, helping with preparation of event games and activities, exploring your network for potential sponsorships or silent auction donations, generating ideas for the promotion of the event to a broader audience, spreading the word to friends and family and many other tasks as they arise. In addition, each volunteer will receive two tickets (one for themselves and one for the guest) to attend the Hammers & Ales event on April 4th, 2019.

The single largest need for volunteers. 

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

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month. 

The single largest need for volunteers. 

A home visitor is a volunteer who is matched with an adult who is blind or visually impaired and assists the person with everyday tasks that allow the person to maintain their independence (ex. grocery shopping, mail reading, bill paying, running errands). The blind adult lives in the specified area.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month.

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

MALE volunteer only.

The single largest need for volunteers. 

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

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

FEMALE VOLUNTEER ONLY. 

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month. 

The single largest need for volunteers. 

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

Volunteer must have their own vehicle.

Commitment: 1 or 2 times a month. 

We are looking for a grant writer passionate about our mission. Below is a brief description. If you have experience writing grants we would love to have you on our team!!

Nonprofit grant writers prepare grant proposals, beginning by performing research. To develop their proposals, grant writers familiarize themselves with an organization's programs, goals, and financial needs. They also look into potential funding sources. After compiling all the information they need, grant writers compose and send their proposals.

Grant writers must also keep careful records to track their proposals. If a grant-making organization requests additional information, nonprofit grant writers supply the missing items. In some nonprofits, grant writers have additional duties, which may include managing volunteers, working with an executive board, planning fund-raising campaigns and promoting the organization through public relations work.

Please take a moment to check out our website and learn more about us!

The Marketing Director holds ultimate responsibility for the organisations marketing activities and oversees the development and delivery of a fully integrated marketing strategy for the business.

Hello!

We are looking for a marketing director to help us build the brand for our organization. We are also looking for someone to help promote and garner support from the community and donors. We are looking for the following:

Are you looking for a way to empower GIRLS!?

We are looking for passionate and caring women to help facilitate our 2 programs!

We have a new volunteer training class beginning October 11, 2021!

This is an exceptional position, you will have the opportunity firsthand to change the lives of the young ladies involved in our program.

We will meet once a week and follow a detailed curriculm.

Please check out our website to learn more about our program and what our organization is all about.

www.ithriveempowerment.org

The Sponsorship Subcommittee is responsible for identifying opportunities to engage the business community in the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association by sponsoring the Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

·         Solicit new walk sponsors

·         Strengthen relationship with existing sponsors

·         Ensure all sponsorship benefits have been fulfilled throughout the year

·         Provide an exceptional experience for our sponsors on Walk Day

Personal Attributes:  well-connected in the business community, comfortable making pitches and presentations and someone who is not afraid to ask for large sums of money

The Team Recruitment Subcommittee will be responsible for recruitment of new Walk teams through the Corporate Team Kickoff event. This committee will recruit new teams from all sectors of the community with a focus on Corporate Teams and provide fundraising guidance to new Team Captains.

·         Plan and execute a successful Corporate Team Kickoff two months prior to Walk Day

·         Recruit table hosts for the Corporate Team Kickoff from all sectors of the community

·         Coach table hosts to fill a table of 8-10 people at the Kickoff with prospective team captains within their network

Personal Attributes: well-connected in their community or industry, always meeting new people and not afraid to ask others to join the cause

The Team Retention Subcommittee will be responsible for retaining prior Walk teams. This committee will work year-round on team retention strategies including planning and executing the Past Team Registration Event and Walk Celebration Party.

·         Execute the Team Captain Engagement Plan to welcome, thank and touch base with our Team Captains

·         Send team touches to make our Team Captains feel special and appreciated

·         Plan and execute the Past Team Registration Event and Walk Celebration Party

Personal Attributes: willing to connect with new people, loves talking on the phone and has a friendly and sincere attitude.

The Marketing and Outreach Subcommittee is responsible for creating awareness of the disease through the promotion of Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

·         Build public awareness of Walk through local media outlets and social media

·         Deliver brochures and posters to local businesses and community spaces

·         Seek and seize creative, grassroots marketing opportunities

Personal Attributes: knowledge of local media outlets, excellent oral and written communication and creative thinking skills.

The AIM-Advocacy Subcommittee is responsible for recruiting new AIM members and advocates from all sectors of the community.

·         Recruit 50% of the Walk Planning Committee to join AIM

·         Participate in AIM’s “Power or 10” Challenge

·         Recruit advocates and AIM members on Walk Day

Personal Attributes: current active advocate, familiarity with public policy initiatives and AIM’s legislative priorities, not afraid to make an ask and get others involved.

The Mission Subcommittee is responsible for connecting the community and participants to the mission of the Alzheimer’s Association.

·         Present Mission moments at all committee meetings and wrap-around events

·         Lead the Champions and Grand Champions Club program

·         Promote core mission elements on Walk Day including TrialMatch, Programs and Support and the Promise Garden

Personal Attributes: strong passion and personal connection to the disease, may have benefited from the programs and support of the Alzheimer’s Association and can inspire others through storytelling and sharing.

The Logistics Subcommittee is responsible for ensuring all event day components are well-planned and that participants have an excellent event experience at Walk to End Alzheimer’s, from the parking lot to the finish line. 

·         Designing and planning event festivities area, start/finish line area and Walk route

·         Coordinating the stage program and event entertainment

·         Recruiting, training and managing event day volunteers

Personal Attributes: great attention to detail, excellent project and time management skills, the ability to creatively solve problems and can remain calm and collected under pressure.

Parents Night Out provides respite care on Fridays to families of teens and young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorders and similar disabilities. Volunteers provide the teens with one-on-one attention and assist with activities in two locations - Bellaire and Katy.

Contact: Kelly Knight, Kknight@eastersealshouston.org

Background check required through Program and PRIOR to volunteer experience. (UNVETTED VOLUNTEERS WHO SHOW UP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

Allow at least 3 days for background check and sign up is not guaranteed until you have been confirmed via Kelly Knight

Signed waiver required upon check in for volunteer opportunity.

Transition and Employment Services helps students as they leave high school and enter secondary education or seek employment, and helps teens and adults search for and maintain employment. We offer pre-employment training, job search assistance, job coaching, and long-term follow-up. We also help persons navigate the educational and vocational rehab systems by assisting them in contacting the right persons within those systems. We need volunteers to help with transportation and mobility training, conducting practice job interviews, and providing feedback and advice for young job seekers.

Contact: Robert Williams, RWilliams@eastersealshouston.org

Background check required through Program and PRIOR to volunteer experience. (UNVETTED VOLUNTEERS WHO SHOW UP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

Allow at least 3 days for background check and sign up is not guaranteed until you have been confirmed via Robert Williams

Signed waiver required upon check in for volunteer opportunity.

CrossWalk Center needs a volunteer or a team of volunteers to help prepare a daily hot meal for the residents of our halfway houses. We are blessed to receive food donations each week, and with the help of volunteer house chefs, we can make the most of those gifts. The 24 men living at our halfway houses are just beginning their transition back into society after incarceration. As they are adjusting to their new job, new home, new friends, and new lives, preparing a hot, healthy meal can become a priority that slips through the cracks.

Our house chefs bless our residents with a home-cooked meal each day after work. It is our hope that individuals or teams could come into our halfway houses and prepare a meal from the donations we have already received. We don't require any professional experience, we just need willing hands and a servant's heart. Our homes are equipped with fully stocked residential kitchens, so you won't need to use your own cookware. For your convenience, volunteers can come during the day to prepare the food, leaving it in the warmer or the fridge until dinner, or come on the weekends, meal prep in bulk, and leave individual containers in the freezer.

Family Day Out provides respite care on Saturdays to families of children with disabilities and their siblings. Volunteers provide the children with one-on-one attention and assist with activities. Contact: Andi Fry Afry@eastersealshouston.org.

Location - Saturdays at Woodlands area location TBA

Background check required through Program & PRIOR to volunteering (UNVETTED VOLUNTEERS WHO SHOW UP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

Allow at least 3 days for background check and sign up is not guaranteed until you have been confirmed via Andi Fry

Sign up is not guaranteed until you have been confirmed via Andi Fry

Adult Services offers recreational opportunities to older adults/seniors and younger adults with disabilities through bi-weekly meetings, bowling, field trips, education, self-advocacy, skills training and touch based technology training. Participants do all kinds of activities including adapted self defense, yoga, and strength training, scrap-booking, volunteer projects, technology classes, and go on various trips around Houston. As a volunteer you would help clients participate in all of these activities and socialize with clients.

Location - held at 2 different Memorial Area churches - Mondays at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church and Wednesdays at Memorial Drive United Methodist Church.

Background check required through Program and PRIOR to volunteer experience. (UNVETTED VOLUNTEERS WHO SHOW UP WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED)

Allow at least 3 days for background check and sign up is not guaranteed until you have been confirmed via Ashley Nichols

Signed waiver required upon check in for volunteer opportunity.