Needs From: Volunteer Houston

The Community Engagement Ambassador position strengthens WorkFaith’s presence in the community by helping us build awareness and connect with individuals and potential partner organizations who may benefit from our programs. Community Engagement Ambassadors will represent WorkFaith at resource fairs, outreach events, and in everyday interactions, sharing our mission and introducing people to the opportunities we offer.

By engaging with community members, partners, and local organizations, Community Engagement Ambassadors help expand our reach and support our mission of empowering individuals through faith-based job readiness training. Their involvement ensures consistent visibility for WorkFaith and creates meaningful connections that benefit both our clients and the broader community.

When you sign up, the Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you to schedule a quick Zoom meeting. After that, you will get in contact with the Partnership Specialist to learn more about the role and events you may go to. When opportunities come up, the Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you for availability. Ambassadors will be asked to join our Manager of Partnerships, Partnership Specialist, or another WorkFaith staff member, to attend these events.

Register here to sign a waiver for unscheduled events at Woodland Park. 

To find scheduled clean ups and workdays or other specific volunteer opportunities at Woodland Park, please visit our Agency Page at Volunteer Houston and scroll down to the Needs section.

We look forward to seeing you in the park soon!

Volunteer Opportunity: Financial Literacy Instructor

Are you passionate about helping others gain control of their finances and build a brighter future? We’re looking for a dedicated volunteer financial literacy teacher to lead engaging, beginner-friendly classes for adult learners. As a volunteer instructor, you’ll help students understand the fundamentals of personal finance—including budgeting, saving, credit, and money management—while empowering them to make informed financial decisions.

Responsibilities: Teach basic financial literacy concepts in an accessible, supportive way.   Develop or adapt lesson materials to meet the needs of adult learners. Encourage discussion and real-world application of financial skills. Inspire confidence and promote lifelong learning.

Qualifications: Background or experience in finance, accounting, education, or a related field (preferred).   Strong communication and teaching skills,   Patience, and enthusiasm for working with diverse adult learners.

Time Commitment: Flexible schedule—classes may be offered weekly or biweekly, depending on volunteer availability. If you’re ready to make a meaningful difference by helping others achieve financial independence, we’d love to hear from you!

Hello Houston,

We are actively recruiting committee members to assist the American Lung Association in Texas.  The American Lung Association is hosting a number of events throughout the state and currently has a need for members in Houston that can help us with our event planning for 2025.  If you are interested, please let me know, we are continually searching for motivated individuals with lots of creative ideas that can develop into top fundraising opportunities.

Volunteers are needed to plant, pull weeds, lay mulch, paint, repair fence/garden tools, and assemble a compost bin. Youth Going Green Community Garden, 4706 Idaho St   77021

The garden empowers youth in the community with skills to become productive, successful and mature individuals.

Many volunteers have expressed a sense of calmness and purpose as they work in the garden.

Garden hours are every Thursday and 1st/3rd Sunday at 3-5pm unless of inclement weather. Community service hours are available.

Ms. Judy, Garden Overseer

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

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

Why Volunteer with HHD?

Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Who Can Apply?

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

Be a part of our impactful community outreach as we promote Black Men's Wellness Day! Please help us spread awareness and engage others in prioritizing health and wellness. Your voice matters- let's make a difference together!

Make a Difference in Your Community—Right from Home!

Are you passionate about your local community and want to help others discover how to give back? We're looking for seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help us update and enrich local pages on Ways to Connect, our national directory of volunteer sites.

Ways to Connect is a crowdsourced platform designed to boost traffic and engagement to local volunteer websites—like this one! With just a bit of online research and your enthusiasm, you can help neighbors easily find volunteer opportunity platforms, service clubs, mutual aid groups, and more—making it simpler than ever for everyone to make an impact locally.

Volunteer contributors have already helped us identify 1,200+ volunteer resources across 330 communities in the US!

What You'll Do:

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

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

Optional: Promote your community’s page on social media to help friends and family find a path to service.

Why Volunteer with Inspiring Service?

Easy and flexible: Volunteer remotely at your convenience.

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

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

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

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

Join the Refugee Youth Mentoring (RYM) Program at Church World Service – Houston and make a lasting impact in the lives of refugee and immigrant youth!

Through this six-month mentoring program, volunteer mentors are matched with youth (ages 15–24) who are working toward academic, career, and life goals as they adjust to life in Houston.

As a mentor, you’ll meet with your assigned youth once a month (in-person or virtual) and participate in group mentoring sessions and community activities that build confidence, connection, and leadership.

What You’ll Do:

Meet with youth 1x/month for six months.

Support educational and career goals through mentoring.

Participate in monthly group mentoring and community activities.

Encourage cross-cultural learning and inclusion.

Ideal Volunteers:

Age 21 or older.

Passionate about supporting young people.

Culturally sensitive and open-minded.

Able to complete a background check and orientation (covered by CWS).

Benefits:

Build meaningful relationships with refugee and immigrant youth.

Gain mentoring, leadership, and cross-cultural communication experience.

Be part of a community working to empower youth to succeed in Houston.

Spend one-on-one time with a child who requires individualized help or attention. Invest in the Prayer, Affirmation, and Love of one specific child. Curriculum and activities will be provided. (Available times: 8 - 11 am and 3 - 5 pm)

Spend one-on-one time with a child who requires individualized help or attention. Invest in the Prayer, Affirmation, and Love of one specific child. Curriculum and activities will be provided. (Available times: 8 - 11 am and 3 - 5 pm)

Provide support to teachers during lunch and nap time transitions. Volunteers will assist in cleaning up after lunch, sweeping the classroom, wiping down tables, disposing of trash, helping children wash their hands and change their clothes, and patting the children to sleep. (Available times: 11 am to 1 pm)

Provide support to teachers during lunch and nap time transitions. Volunteers will assist in cleaning up after lunch, sweeping the classroom, wiping down tables, disposing of trash, helping children wash their hands and change their clothes, and patting the children to sleep. (Available times: 11 am to 1 pm)

Provide general assistance at the centers. This may include: developing and organizing supplies and materials, prepping gifts for teachers and mothers, assisting at any of the above events, helping at graduation, data input, cutting, laminating, printing, filing, snack prep, bulletin board prep, building classroom furniture, cleaning classroom rugs, and other general activities. (Available times: 8 - 5 pm)

Provide general assistance at the centers. This may include: developing and organizing supplies and materials, prepping gifts for teachers and mothers, assisting at any of the above events, helping at graduation, data input, cutting, laminating, printing, filing, snack prep, bulletin board prep, building classroom furniture, cleaning classroom rugs, and other general activities. (Available times: 8 - 5 pm)

Garden Maintenance: If you have a passion for gardening and working with children, we would love your help with our garden maintenance! We currently have two gardens that need regular management. This volunteer opportunity will involve gardening with children.

Landscaping: Help beautify our outdoor spaces to create a welcoming environment for everyone. Please be advised that closed-toed shoes and clothing that you don't mind getting a little dirty is a must. This opportunity does not involve working with children.

Invest yourself in building relationships with children and help spark their imagination through music, learning activities, play, and creative art activities. Activities are planned and directed by the classroom teacher. (Available times: 8 - 11 am and 3 - 5 pm)

Invest yourself in building relationships with children and help spark their imagination through music, learning activities, play, and creative art activities. Activities are planned and directed by the classroom teacher. (Available times: 8 - 11 am and 3 - 5 pm)

Spend time visiting with a group of 2 to 3 children, reading and doing interactive education kits. (Available times: 8 - 11 am and 3 - 5 pm)

Spend time visiting with a group of 2 to 3 children, reading and doing interactive education kits. (Available times: 8 - 11 am and 3 - 5 pm)

Your donations will help homeless women, single mothers, teen moms, and women of domestic violence get back on their feet!

Donations we are accepting but not limited to:

Any Household Essentials and Cleaning Products Examples

Any Baby Care Essentials Example Includes:

Any Food Items:

Example Includes

Other

For more information about our organization:

www.womenconnectioninc.com

Drop off location and Times

Monday thru Friday 10:00 -12:00 1:00-3:00 Saturday 9:00 -2:00

Call for location drop off 832-420-6573

Are you interested in volunteering with WorkFaith but not quite sure where to start? Let’s connect!

This one-on-one virtual or in-person meeting is designed to help you explore your passions, skills, and availability to match you with the perfect volunteer opportunity. Whether you’re drawn to encouraging job seekers, helping behind the scenes, or supporting special events, there’s a place for you here.

You’ll meet with our Volunteer Coordinator, to learn more about our mission and the meaningful ways you can get involved.

To get started, simply respond to this need and our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you via email to schedule your personalized 1-on-1 meeting.

Come discover how your unique gifts can make a lasting impact. We can’t wait to meet you!

Proofread, review, and edit the first draft of student job applications.

As an Application Advisor, you play a crucial role in helping our students submit outstanding job applications. Using the Application Feedback Form and the guidelines provided, you will review, proofread, and offer detailed suggestions to ensure each application meets the highest standards of professionalism. Volunteers will receive 1-3 applications per session to review, helping clients craft "pristine" applications that set them up for success in their job search.

This volunteer opportunity occurs three times a month, aligning with each JSA class cycle, and is conducted entirely electronically. Applications are sent out on Wednesdays, and reviewed submissions must be emailed back by 8:00 AM the following Wednesday. This one-week turnaround is vital as student training programs operate on a tight schedule. By contributing your time and expertise, you’ll directly impact the confidence and success of our clients as they take their next steps toward meaningful employment.

Join us in making JSA class days run smoothly by providing essential support at our Reed Road location. As a Classroom Support Volunteer, you’ll welcome clients, assist with sign-in, answer incoming calls, and ensure our front desk and office task runs efficiently. Your presence helps create a warm, organized environment for our clients.

Responsibilities:

Greet and check in clients attending JSA classes.

Assist with front desk reception duties including answering and transferring phone calls.

Assist with smooth mock interviewing office set up

Schedule:

11:30 - 1:30 Fridays during JSA class weeks.

Additional Notes:

1 volunteer per shift.

Consistent volunteers preferred

SIGN UP TODAY! Your service creates a welcoming space and helps maintain flow and professionalism on our busiest days of the week.

You can sign up on our volunteer platform by click here: WorkFaith Volunteer

As a Care Caller, you'll talk with former clients and offer them hope, connection, and spiritual growth. Many of the people you'll speak with are seeking encouragement, belonging, and purpose. Your compassionate guidance can be the bridge they need to take their next step.

This opportunity is perfect for anyone who loves connecting with others, fostering relationships, and sharing positivity! 

For this role, you will be given a device to make calls and a script to follow along.

You can sign up on our volunteer platform by click here: WorkFaith Volunteer

Provide various administrative support: data entry, mailing duties, storage organization.

You can sign up on our volunteer platform by click here: WorkFaith Volunteer

A lot of stuff

Bring in and sort donations, help organize and keep the the store clean, hang clothes, test electronics, etc.

Sort donations, hang clothes, organize books, test electronics, help load purchases, etc.

Company Description
Young Homeowners League is a 501c3 nonprofit to empower high schoolers and other youths to work, save, buy land, build starter homes, and become young homeowners.
Revolving fund will be used to acquire lower priced land to develop into lots, with target cost $30k each.
Our first focus area is within the City of Houston with sewer line, and our second is communities within a one-hour commute of Houston.
We organize youths into project teams with experienced members to build starter homes, 1000 to 1400 sqft size, starting $120/sqft.
Young team members earn the majority share (80%) of project labor costs, with experienced members receiving 20%.
Team members have priority to purchase the homes they help build, at cost.

Role Description
An Affordable Homeownership Champion is an unpaid volunteer role, unless actively participating in construction work, in which case compensation comes from the experienced members portion (20%) of labor costs.
Champions can contribute in one or more of the following ways:
1. Help future homeowners, including yourself, plan to work, save, build credit, invest in land, support the construction of starter homes, and prepare for homeowner.
2. Support or supervise construction teams (ideal for teachers, retirees, tradespeople, or business professionals) building starter homes, especially part-time or during summer.
3. If you own land or a home and need a shed or smaller home built, consider placing an order through our project teams. Shed reference $35/sqft. Home within 1400 sqft reference $120/sqft
4. Help connect us with organizations offering grants or low-interest loans for our land revolving fund.
5. If you can put money into our revolving fund as a loan, let’s talk.
6. Help design starter homes that are attractive, efficient, using lower cost materials, and easier to build especially for less experienced youths.

Key Responsibilities: Monitor the financial health of the organization and review financial statements, budgets, and financial planning documents.

Budgeting & Reporting:

Oversee the development of the annual budget and ensure financial reports are accurate and timely.

Present regular financial reports to the board.

Compliance & Controls:

Ensure compliance with tax and financial reporting requirements.

Monitor internal controls and financial risk management practices.

Support Staff/Finance Team:

Work closely with the Finance Director/Manager, if applicable.

Support fundraising and grant management from a financial oversight perspective.

Key Responsibilities:  To lead the board’s efforts in securing financial resources to support the mission of the organization.

Fundraising Strategy:

Develop and oversee the organization’s fundraising strategy in collaboration with staff and the board.

Set fundraising goals and ensure the board is actively engaged in reaching them.

Donor Engagement:

Cultivate relationships with major donors, sponsors, and supporters.

Encourage and support board members in their fundraising and donor stewardship roles.

Campaign Leadership:
Lead or support capital campaigns, annual giving, grant efforts, and special fundraising events.

Work closely with development staff (if present) to align efforts.

Reporting & Monitoring:

Monitor fundraising performance and report progress to the board regularly.

Identify opportunities for growth and diversification of funding sources.

Key Responsibilities:To ensure the board operates effectively, ethically, and in alignment with the organization’s bylaws and best governance practices.

Board Recruitment & Orientation:

Lead the recruitment, nomination, and onboarding of new board members.

Ensure new members receive appropriate orientation and training.

Board Development:

Organize ongoing training and development opportunities for board members.

Facilitate regular evaluations of board performance (individually and collectively).

Policy & Compliance Oversight:

Review and recommend updates to bylaws, policies, and governance procedures.

Ensure adherence to board roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities:
To lead the organization’s branding, public relations, and outreach strategies to enhance visibility and public support.

Strategic Oversight:

Develop and guide the organization’s marketing and communications strategy.

Align messaging with mission, values, and fundraising goals.

Brand Management:

Ensure consistent and effective use of brand elements across platforms.

Oversee the development of marketing materials and campaigns.

Media & Public Relations:

Act as a liaison with the media when needed or support staff in doing so.

Help promote events, campaigns, and organizational achievements.

Digital Engagement:

Support the organization’s online presence (social media, website, email newsletters).

Monitor public engagement metrics and suggest improvements.

Legal Oversight:

Advise the board and executive leadership on legal issues affecting the organization.

Review key contracts, agreements, and legal documents as needed.

Risk Management:

Identify legal risks and recommend appropriate mitigation strategies.

Ensure appropriate insurance coverage and legal protections are in place.

Regulatory Compliance:

Ensure compliance with nonprofit laws, employment law, tax law, and other regulations.

Monitor and support filings such as IRS Form 990, charitable registrations, etc.

Policy Review:

Assist with drafting and reviewing policies related to governance, ethics, data protection, whistleblower protections, and conflict of interest.

Want to get outdoors and lead people? Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) is looking for 4-6 people to manage logistics and materials for park work days. Volunteers annually remove 10-15,000 pounds of trash from the Little White Oak Bayou floodplain within Woodland Park.

FWP usually sponsors 7 community work days annually (Jan, Feb, Mar, April, Sept, Oct, Nov) plus Earth Day (corporate weekday event, April).  Scout projects may also require support. 

Friends of Woodland Park is an all volunteer organization and this is a volunteer opportunity. 

Expectations:

Cleanups are generally held on Saturday mornings, with occasional weekday cleanups for corporate groups. 

With help from the Beautification Director and FWP board, team members will identify supplies and tools needed using provided checklists. Supplies generally include FWP Flags, canopy, info kit, table cloth, gloves, trash grabbers, trash bags, water coolers and cups, snacks, first aid kit, bug spray and hand sanitizer. Tools such as shovels and wheel barrows are borrowed from and returned to Houston Tool Bank. 

Team members will gather equipment from storage located at 2515 Washington Avenue and any other supplies (such as snacks) and ensure that committee members can receive them on clean-up day or prior.  

Set up the supply distribution area and check-in table at Woodland Park Community Center located at 212 Parkview St. 

Cypress Assistance Ministries is putting on its annual Merriment at the Ministry, our Christmas toy and gift distribution.  Registered families sign up in advance and complete a form with their information and a wish list for each child.  For Merriment the families will come to Cypress Methodist Church, where will we use their Wishlist to shop from our selection of donated gifts.

We have a number of tasks we need help with during the week of Merriment.  This includes unloading and
unpacking donations, selecting gifts, checking in clients, loading presents into vehicles, etc.

Please use the link below to sign- up to volunteer.

Cypress Assistance Ministries: Merriment

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

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

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

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

Current Behavior Dog Volunteer shifts from from 2-5PM every day - including weekends.

Sign up today to help our dogs get the socialization and enrichment that they deserve!

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

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

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

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

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Do you love talking with people and have great communication/listening skills? We have the perfect volunteer position for you!

The Greeter will welcome people to the shelter, ask them what they need, and then provide basic details about adopting (including our adoption process), fostering, volunteering, or donating (depending on what the visitors has stopped in for). We created an outline of talking points with all these basics covered to keep it simple. Greeters will be equipped to cover the most basic, high-level version of this information so they can get visitors to the right place efficiently.

Current hours:
Open 6 days a week (closed Tuesdays)

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

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

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

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

We'd love for your to join our FFL event volunteer team! Event volunteers help set up the events, manage animals brought to the event, answer questions from the public, and help breakdown afterward.

Event volunteers help us raise funds, recruit new volunteers, find adopters and get our animals into their forever homes. We always need volunteer help at our events!!

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

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

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

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

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

Sign up today to help our cats get the socialization and enrichment that they deserve!

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

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

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

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

We have adoptable cats that live at PetSmart on 2902 S. Shepherd Dr. We need volunteers to help clean, feed, and socialize these cats all while helping them find forever homes!

Cattery Hours:

Monday- Friday 5-7pm

Saturday + Sunday 9-11am, 1-3pm, 3-5pm

*Must be 18 years or older to volunteer at the Cattery

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

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

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

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

Currently, Down N Dirty shifts are offered from 9AM-Noon every day.

PetSmart Volunteer – We have some of our cats that show at the PetSmart cattery on South Shepherd and always need more volunteers who are interested in helping socialize the cats, clean the cages, feed the cats, and answer questions from the public.

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

This opportunity is great for groups and individuals.

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

This opportunity is available every Tuesday from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and on specific Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Please see available shifts below.)

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

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

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

Catholic Charities’ St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance provides a diverse array of immigration legal services in greater Houston. Our experienced corps of attorneys and legal professionals provide free and low-cost legal services to children who arrived in the U.S. alone, families seeking immigration assistance, crime victims, asylum seekers, and immigrants seeking to become U.S. citizens.

The Cabrini Center seeks the assistance of pro bono attorneys for both litigation and administrative cases.

Description:
Make a lasting impact in the life of a young person in foster care! Academic Coaches help students ages 14–17 build organizational skills, study skills, and provide homework support, while offering encouragement and consistency they can count on.

Youth in foster care often face major educational disruptions—frequent moves, multiple schools, and a lack of stable support. By volunteering just a few hours a week, you can help bridge that gap and empower them to reach their potential.

Training and ongoing support are provided. Sessions take place at Residential Treatment Centers across the greater Houston area, with flexible scheduling during out-of-school hours.

Learn more or sign up for an upcoming informational session:
https://signup.com/go/dTHtQwS

Contact: Laura.Meares@harriscountytx.gov

Our mentoring program is designed to support the growth of our students on the fields, in school, and in life. Mentors are matched with a SpringSpirit participant in grades 3-12 and commit to meet in person at least once a month.  Mentors must submit to a background check and go through an orientation process before being matched with a mentee.  2 locations in Northern Spring Branch.  

Help young people aging out of foster care successfully step into adulthood. As a Transition Coach, you’ll mentor and guide youth (ages 14+) as they create transition plans, explore education and career options, and build the skills they need for independence.

A caring adult can make all the difference for a youth who may not have consistent support. By meeting once a week, you can help them set goals, stay motivated, and navigate life’s next steps.

Help a child who is reading below grade level. Volunteers needed to work with elementary-age children once or twice a week on Zoom.  Program moderator creates virtual breakout rooms.  Volunteers work with small groups (2-4 students) from 4:30 to 5:30 one day a week. Simple lesson and materials provided for you.  

Groups meet twice a week on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday. Volunteers would need to commit to only once a week visits with their group of children for at least one semester. One hour training provided before you start as well as a background check. Program has proven results in improving student reading levels.  

This Holiday Season make a difference in a teen's life by SHAREing your heart & home with a high school exchange student! Volunteers, with or without children at home, are needed to host teenage boys and girls from Germany, Italy, Spain, Brazil, Mongolia, Japan, and several other countries. Families can review student applications and choose the boy or girl that matches their family. SHARE! students speak English, come medically insured, and have their own spending money for personal expenses. They attend the host family’s local high school for a school year or semester.

Volunteers at our front desk help the front desk staff with their day-to-day activities— answering the phones, returning messages, interacting with visitors, answering questions from the public, keeping up with the calendar, directing people to the right place for appointments, getting the appropriate people for appointments and interviews.

There are different administrative tasks we could always use volunteers to help with. If you are good with data entry type work, this may be the right fit for you!

Front desk volunteers are never left on their own at the front desk, they will always have a staff member working with them.

Learn tips and tricks for creating flavorful, healthy meals by assisting Chef Michael with food preparation for our "Memory Preservation Nutrition"program. 

The HMC is proud to be home to soccer programs for our refugee youth. The Eagles (boys) and The Golden Eagles (girls).

The teams meet and play on the first and third Saturdays of each month, at the IndoorSoccerBox, located at 1530 W Sam Houston Pkwy N. Beginning in November, we'll be meeting at Burnett Bayland Park in Southwest Houston.

We are looking for someone with soccer experience to serve as a referee and informal coach to help facilitate 1 hour of girls soccer. It is a very casual league, the girls would benefit from the experience of someone 18+.

If you are interested in learning more or joining us - please email Kirsten Dorrier - KDorrier@ecdcus.org.

Support those experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Houston by providing cold weather bags this winter. Your generosity can make a significant difference, offering essential items to help people endure the harsh conditions of the season.

 Below is a list of recommended items that can bring comfort and warmth during Houston's winter months:

Cold Weather Bags:

·        Hats/beanies

·        Scarfs

·        Mittens

·        Sleeping bags

·        Blankets

·        Wool socks

·        Hot hands/feet

·        Flint starter kits

·        Hot cocoa/Apple cider

·        Lip balm/Chapstick

·        Daily Vitamins

·        Throat Lozenges

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

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

As a Youth Relations Manager, you’ll play a vital role in growing and sustaining our youth community—from the first interview to ongoing engagement. You’ll help ensure every child feels prepared, supported, and valued.

APPLY HERE

https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8118370/TWST4Girls-Volunteer-Application

TWST4Girls Team Key Responsibilities: 

Recruit children in need of our programming

Onboard new members

Train individuals and groups to improve their mentorship experience

Manage ongoing communication, support, and retention efforts

Match Support monitors and supports mentee-mentor relationships to ensure a strong, productive, and program-aligned environment

Keep youth records organized and up to date

Help create a welcoming, mission-driven organization culture

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

This role would include a myriad of intensive training, background checks, and team support. In this role, a volunteer would provide compassionate support and education in regard to pregnancy and parenting. 

Have you always wanted to teach and help others from all over the world? Now, you can!  Available positions are needed to teach highly motivated adults who are seeking to better their English and life skills. Many are learning English for specific purposes such as: a better job, to help their children in school, or to earn their citizenship.  Citizenship classes help prepare students for their naturalization test. Interested volunteers should be able to read, write and speak English fluently.   It is not necessary to be bilingual to be an instructor, assistant or tutor. As an ESL/Citizenship volunteer you are asked to be available for a specific amount of time dependent on the volunteer role that suits you best.  Volunteer applicants must have the ability and willingness to teach English in a patient, respectful manner to people of all walks of life. Previous experience greatly appreciated but not necessary. Teacher training and classroom observation always available. Evening classroom assistants needed immediately.

Court appointed community service can be completed at Memorial Assistance Ministries. We are open Monday-Saturday from 10-6. Please call 713-468-4516 Ext. 125 for additional information. Mandatory sessions are offered Mondays or Thursdays at 5:20 p.m. You must attend one of these orientation sessions to complete your hours at MAM. Please bring your court paperwork and a photo ID to one of these sessions. You do not need to RSVP for an orientation. Once through orientation we will see if there is a need for the times you are available. No guarantee of positions.     

Looking for a Zumba instructor for our adult day program, we are looking for someone who is energetic, fun and with lots of energy!!! 

If you are interested please email us!! 

Volunteers are needed to teach basic computer skills to a wide variety of clients. Must know basic computer skills, like keyboarding, setting up and using e-mail, how to use a search engine, using the internet to explore job opportunities, using MS Word to create and edit resumes, online job applications, MS Word and Excel basics, and social networking. Volunteers will also need the ability to teach these basic computer skills. This volunteer opportunity requires patience and the ability to  work at least one scheduled ½ day shift per week, either mornings from 9am to 12:30pm or afternoons from 12:30pm to 4pm.. You will have one-on-one interaction with motivated adult clients.

Volunteers are needed for our resale shop to assist customers, sort and price donations, operate the cash register, work on displays, make simple repairs on merchandise or research items on Ebay. Your volunteering will directly help fund MAM programs, which assist struggling families in time of need. You directly help the surrounding community with your efforts. Youths under the age of 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult to volunteer. No previous experience needed.

Need a group volunteer opportunity for your Boy Scout Troop, corporation, National Charity League chapter or any other group of like-minded individuals looking to volunteer their time to a worthy cause?  Groups of volunteers are always welcome at MAM. Come with your church, Sunday school class, sorority/fraternity, or Girl Scout Troop. We have a project for you. Group leaders should contact us at least a month in advance so we can work with you to utilize your group’s talents and drive to their upmost ability, and make it fun for all.

MAM’s Young Leaders’ Organization (MYLO) is a great way to get involved with a nonprofit organization and network with other like-minded young professionals. MYLO plans hands on projects to support MAM’s programs and client families. The purpose of MYLO is to foster philanthropy in young professionals, provide leadership and networking opportunities, and participate in fundraising efforts and committees. We support and uphold the MAM Mission to assure that families have the means to meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient. For more information please check out our website at http://maministries.org/mylo/index.htm or check us out on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/MAMAMP/.

Memorial Assistance Ministries is in need of a group of strong individuals for a manual labor project for one day. A detention pond next to our faculty is overgrown and we need a group to help us get it back under control. MAM does not have the equipment needed to fix this problem. So all equipment: weed-eaters, mowers and any other landscaping equipment would have to be brought to our faculty.   

We are looking for volunteers that have cashier experience and a sense of ‘high fashion’ to help run the Boutique, MAM’s premium high end fashion shop. This is a store within our MAM resale store, selling items such as designer clothes and purses, as well as items with original price tags, and packaging. Volunteers will monitor merchandise, provide customer service and run the cash register. Volunteers will even have the opportunity to develop displays and help with the overall visual aspect of the Boutique.

The Employment Follow-Up Volunteer serves as a key support to the Employment Services Program by conducting telephone follow-up calls to clients of the program. Through follow-up phone calls MAM seeks to determine each client’s employment status, the effectiveness of our program and/or to offer additional support and guidance to those who remain unemployed or those in new jobs who need additional support. Three-hour shifts are available five days a week. Calls are made on company telephones in a climate-controlled office environment. Volunteers will not meet with clients in person.

Skills/Abilities:

Commitment to helping people in challenging situations

MAM’s Young Leaders’ Organization (MYLO) is a great way to get involved with a nonprofit organization and network with other like-minded young professionals. MYLO plans hands on projects to support MAM’s programs and client families. The purpose of MYLO is to foster philanthropy in young professionals, provide leadership and networking opportunities, and participate in fundraising efforts and committees. We support and uphold the MAM Mission to assure that families have the means to meet their basic needs and become self-sufficient.

We are in need of someone or a group to write grants.

Do you need community services hours for school? We need someone to do light secretarial duties. Answer the phone, place lunch orders, light filing, etc.

Need a group volunteer opportunity for your Boy Scout Troop, corporation, National Charity League chapter or any other group of like-minded individuals looking to volunteer their time to a worthy cause?  Groups of volunteers are always welcome at MAM. Come with your church, Sunday school class, sorority/fraternity, or Girl Scout Troop. We have a project for you. Group leaders should contact us at least a month in advance so we can work with you to utilize your group’s talents and drive to their upmost ability, and make it fun for all.

The Employment Follow-Up Volunteer serves as a key support to the Employment Services Program by conducting telephone follow-up calls to clients of the program. Through follow-up phone calls MAM seeks to determine each client’s employment status, the effectiveness of our program and/or to offer additional support and guidance to those who remain unemployed or those in new jobs who need additional support. Three-hour shifts are available five days a week. Calls are made on company telephones in a climate-controlled office environment. Volunteers will not meet with clients in person.

Skills/Abilities:

Commitment to helping people in challenging situations

Court appointed community service can be completed at Memorial Assistance Ministries. We are open Monday-Saturday from 10-6. Please call 713-468-4516 Ext. 125 for additional information.

Mandatory orientation sessions are offered Tuesdays or Thursdays at 5:20 p.m. You must attend one of these mandatory sessions in order to complete your hours at MAM. Please bring your court paperwork and a photo ID to one of these sessions. You do not need to RSVP for the orientation. Once you've completed the orientation, you may request scheduled service hours. 

Have you been told that you have a calming effect on others especially on the phone?  A pleasant phone voice is needed to share agency information, services, and directions with participants and clients.  Provide assistance to Supervisor on special projects.  This is not a paid position.