Needs From: Volunteer Houston

RAMP is a career-focused program for youth with disabilities involved with or at-risk of becoming involved with the juvenile justice system. Volunteers will serve as support and mentors to the youth. Mentors are needed during and, once a relationship is established with youth, possibly after school if that works for both the youth and mentor. RAMP is under our High School High Tech Program, a community-based partnership of parents, educators, rehabilitation professionals and business representatives working together to encourage high school students with disabilities to explore the fields of science, engineering and technology through mentoring, job skills, transition and internships for at-risk teens with disabilities. Includes campus meetings, company tours and internships.

Mentors must be at least 21 years old. Meetings are held at a high school in downtown Houston every Monday from 1:45pm-2:30pm. Mentors are NOT required to be at every meeting but are encouraged to attend as often as their schedule allows. We also encourage checking in with mentees via email or texts.

Every youth is one caring adult away from becoming a success story. You can be that caring adult and make a difference. We hope to work with you soon as a mentor with the RAMP program.

Contact: Yvonne Kelly, RAMP Coordinator 832-851-0315, YKelly@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 Jacquie Privitera

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.

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 - Houston and Katy.

Contact: Adriana Rico at, ARico@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 Adriana Rico

Signed waiver required upon check in for volunteer opportunity.

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

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.

Location at main office.

Contact: Ross McCann RMcCann@eastersealshouston.org 713-838-9050 ext 350.

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 Ross McCann

Sign up is not guaranteed until you have been confirmed via Ross McCann

CURRENTLY ON HOLD UNTIL NOVEMBER 2023. Easter Seals Greater Houston provides adults with disabilities with a safe environment to socialize, participate in activities and explore life-long personal growth.  Come join us for a Saturday of Bowling!  Volunteers are paired up with client and needed to assist with bowling. 

Location: AMC Windfern, 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each Month

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 Donald LeMoine

Signed waiver required upon check in for volunteer opportunity.

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 Matt Ritch.

Signed waiver required upon check in for volunteer opportunity.

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 Matt Ritch

Signed waiver required upon check in for volunteer opportunity.