Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Join us for some time in nature, tending to our community garden and beautifying our community. We will clean up the garden beds, water the plants, pick any ripe food and clean up the property if there’s any trash around the area.

Black United Fund of Texas will provide trash bags, sunscreen and bug spray. Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes that can get dirty, bring gloves (we will have some extra if needed) and a water bottle. Restrooms are available on-site in the Bayland Center. Parking is available on site and on nearby neighborhood streets. The Bayland Center (2606 Greg St) is centrally located near downtown.

Questions? Please contact us at marissa@buftx.org

Alpha Search and Recovery will be hosting a search and rescue canine seminar in Huntsville, Texas. We are looking for people to come and hide for the search dogs while they are training. These volunteers will need to be able to commit to a 5-hour shift and be willing to run, walk, and hide from the dogs in all different types of scenarios. When found by the dog, they should be willing to play with the dog per the handler's instructions or offer the dog their treat reward. It is a lot of fun and a unique experience to help these dogs out!

 

A Great and Wonderful opportunity to volunteer and assist Young Society of Houston Community Outreach Organization and other local organizations from the Great City of Houston and surrounding areas at the upcoming 2026 Martin Luther King Jr Unity Parade. The parade will be on Monday, January 19, 2026 and Volunteers are needed!

High school  and college students are welcome to earn volunteer credit hours for this great volunteer opportunity. Please Note: if you are under the age of 16 , a parent or guardian must be present during this important volunteer opportunity.  

Please Share This Important Volunteer Opportunity With Others Who May Be Interested. 

 Volunteers will assist with the following:

For more information, please contact Monique Mason  via email at ysohtx@gmail.com Parade will be televised on all local channels. See You There!

Additional Details 

16 and older

Parent or Guardian required for minors under the age of 16

Is Family Friendly

Register by Jan 17, 2026

Is Outdoors

Is Wheelchair Accessible

Inclement Weather Plan:  Reschedule Notice Will Be Given  In Case Of Weather Implications

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. 

Woodland Park is the second-oldest park in Houston and is a designated City of Houston nature preserve with lovely, wooded trails along Little White Oak Bayou.  Friends of Woodland Park (FWP) will host an event to clear and repair trails and rid the park of any trash and debris that has accumulated. We'll also refresh the butterfly and firefly gardens.

FWP volunteers annually remove over 10,000 pounds of trash from the Nature Preserve that collects along the bayou following Houston's heavy rains.

FWP will provide gloves, trash bags, bug spray, snacks and water. 

Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes that can get dirty. 

Restrooms are available on-site in the Community Center.

Parking is available on site and on nearby neighborhood streets.

Woodland Park (212 Parkview St) is centrally located near downtown.

Questions? Please contact us at volunteer@friendsofwoodlandpark.org  

There will be a continuation of the tasks started on November 8: garden maintenance and organization, harvesting, planting cover crops, weeding and mixing compost

Due to the likelyhood of intense rain this event has been canceled

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

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

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

The address for this location is the closest address to the Suncreek Estates park. If you navigate to the address and drive to the end of the street, you will see a park with a parking lot where the Alpha SAR team will be staged.

This month people will continue building enabling garden beds, maintaining special gardens, weeding between the aisles, planting cover crops on vacant lots, harvesting sweet potatoes, and mixing compost.  

Join us on Saturday, October 25th, for a volunteer day in the community family garden. We’ll be tending beds, harvesting produce, and enjoying early fall together. Your help would mean a lot

More about the Community Family Garden: https://houstonhealthfoundation.org/brilliant-futures/community-gardens/

Contact Adrian Hicks at adrian.hicks@houstonhealthfoundation.org with questions.

The Department of Neighborhoods Mayor's Assistance Office is seeking dedicated volunteers to help assist with the Denver Harbor Celebrity and Community Lyons Avenue Clean up!

Lunch will be provided!

Date: Saturday November 15th

Location: Cliff Tuttle Park 6200 Lyons Avenue Houston, Texas 77020

Time: 9am-12pm (Volunteer Check-in starts at 8:30am)

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Volunteers will need the following:

For any additional questions contact:

Jesse Carballo Jr.

Email:Jesse.Carballo@houstontx.gov|832.986.3952

Sunday, October 26 | 8:00–11:00 AM
Along the MKT Trail in the Houston Heights

We’re looking for volunteers to help distribute mulch around 200 Shade Project trees along the MKT trail.

Volunteer tasks include:

Preparing tree bases for mulch

Wheelbarrowing mulch to trees

Spreading mulch evenly

Light watering

It’s moderately strenuous work, but deeply rewarding — and our trees (and the many walkers, runners, and cyclists who enjoy the trail) will thank you for it!

If you can lend a hand — or bring a friend — we’d love your help.

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

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

A confirmation email will be sent after sign-up to confirm your volunteer slot. A waiver will be attached. Any participants under 16 years old will need to be accompanied by an adult during their volunteer time. We will be meeting in the parking lot by the Veteran's Memorial.

We are a nonprofit that puts books in the hands of those who need them most! Currently, we are needing encyclopedia sets to send to our friends in Africa. Can you help us?

Please contact Mark @booksfordev@gmail.com for more info. The warehouse is open on Saturdays from 9am-noon.

Thanks,

Books for Development Team 

www.booksfordevelopment.com

URGENT NEED – Volunteers Needed for the Nature Discovery Center’s Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival!

Join us at the Nature Discovery Center, a community gem dedicated to connecting people with nature through hands on discovery and outdoor fun. Our Pumpkin Patch & Fall Festival is one of our most beloved annual events and is filled with seasonal activities, games, and family-friendly fun!

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help make this event a success. Please sign up using the link below:

Sign Up Here!

If you have any questions about this volunteer opportunity, feel free to reach out to ddorsey@naturediscoverycenter.org.

Reach out to us at ddorsey@naturediscoverycenter.org if you have any questions regarding this volunteer opportunity. 

Join us for some time in nature, tending to our community garden and beautifying our community. We will clean up the garden beds, water the plants, pick any ripe food and clean up the property if there’s any trash around the area.

Black United Fund of Texas will provide trash bags, sunscreen and bug spray. Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes that can get dirty, bring gloves (we will have some extra if needed) and a water bottle. Restrooms are available on-site in the Bayland Center. Parking is available on site and on nearby neighborhood streets. The Bayland Center (2606 Greg St) is centrally located near downtown.

Questions? Please contact us at marissa@buftx.org

Your unused bicycles hold the key to freedom for a refugee, veteran or young person who needs a way to work or school.  Donate your unused bike to Freewheels and our volunteers will clean and repair it and provide a way for people to get to work or school.

Our greatest need is for adult mountain bikes and hybrids with 26-inch and 700c wheels. We also need youth bikes with 24-inch wheels.

Our refugee and veteran customers rarely ask for road bikes or beach cruisers. We do not accept used helmets, children’s bikes, scooters or tag-alongs. If it’s not economic for Freewheels to repair a donated used bike, we often reclaim parts and components that can be used on other bikes.

We have partnerships with people who will take bikes we don’t plan to repair and deliver them to organizations in Mexico. When we receive a road bike, we may try to sell it and and use the proceeds to pay for parts, supplies, safety equipment and rent. 

Freewheels accepts bike donations on Friday and Saturday mornings.

Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9 a.m. – noon

6020 Jessamine #103, Houston, TX 77081

Phone: (713) 364-3571

Email: info@freewheelshouston.org

Join us for some time in nature, tending to our community garden and beautifying our community. We will clean up the garden beds, water the plants, pick any ripe food and clean up the property if there’s any trash around the area.

Black United Fund of Texas will provide trash bags, sunscreen and bug spray. Volunteers should wear closed toe shoes that can get dirty, bring gloves (we will have some extra if needed) and a water bottle. Restrooms are available on-site in the Bayland Center. Parking is available on site and on nearby neighborhood streets. The Bayland Center (2606 Greg St) is centrally located near downtown.

Questions? Please contact us at marissa@buftx.org

Everyone is welcome to participate in Farm Work Days. During these times, you’ll help with whatever the farm may need that day.

Shamba Ya Amani, the Farm of Peace, is working for justice by feeding our community, both body and soul. We feed the body by growing vegetables and fruit, raising honeybees, and tending flowers. We feed the soul by building this farm together, forming a connection to each other and to the earth we are cultivating.

Bring a bottle of water and wear long pants and closed-toe shoes or boots!

Shamba Ya Amani Farm can be found at this address: 
8401 Dairy View Lane
Houston, TX 77072

Hermann Park has two wonderful prairie exhibits. Each exhibit was formed from rescued plant species native to the Houston metro region. Volunteers are needed to help edge the area, weed, and assist with moving plants to create walk ways through the prairie for visitors to get a closer look at the many species of Texas native prairie grasses and wildflowers. Native prairie plants in this exhibit where rescued from surrounding areas within the Houston metro region. Tools and materials will be provided. Participants will use shovels to move or transplant grasses. A chance to see what much of Houston looked like years ago, as part of a tall grass prairie system. Bring your cameras for close-up pictures of some amazingly beautiful native plants.   Takes place on Saturdays, please email to confirm. Please contact the volunteer department for the location.  Locations are at Bayou Parkland on Almeda Rd (1st & 4th Sat.) or next to the lake in the 'heart' of Hermann Park (2nd Sat.). Families, groups, teens and individuals welcome!

Learn general "in the dirt" gardening skills such as seed gathering and cleaning, plant propagation and maintenance best practices when you volunteer at the Mercer Botanic Gardens greenhouses and potting shed. The greenhouses contain a variety of botanical beauties that, when planted, delight the visiting public in the gardens. We currently have a few openings on Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon. You will be working with the greenhouse manager and other volunteers.

Please visit www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Mercer/Volunteering to complete the Mercer Botanic Garden volunteer application.

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

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

Due to Hurricane Harvey, Mercer Botanic Gardens is currently closed and this opportunity is not available. Please check back monthly.

Mercer Botanic Gardens are a year-round visitor destination for viewing and studying nature at its best. Free to the public, Mercer combines botanical collections, native plants and display gardens in a beautiful piney woods setting.

Whether your gardening thumb is green, brown or somewhere in between, volunteers ages 16+ are welcome to assist with the maintenance of Mercer Botanic Gardens.  During a 3-hour Tuesday and/or Thursday morning shift, you will assist Mercer staff in the maintenance of plant beds. You'll also learn about the best plants for Houston gardens. 

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

Please visit www.hcp4.net/Community/Parks/Mercer/Volunteering to complete the Mercer Botanic Garden volunteer application.

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

Center Volunteers work up-close with nature in this busy emergency wildlife center where thousands of ill, injured, and abandoned wildlife are admitted. Help is needed to assist the public with admissions, answer the telephone, care for the education animals (owl, snakes, opossum, squirrels, and turtles), as well as center chores. This is a great learning opportunity that helps save and protect our natural resources. Other opportunities available: education, outreach, data entry, or get more involved with committee work like fundraising, finance, and special events to name a few!

More information at our website: https://www.twrcwildlifecenter.org/volunteer/

Mercer showcases varieties of native and well-adapted plants that thrive in the Houston area. Volunteers are invited to grow a green thumb with Mercer staff, other volunteers, or even by yourself!  Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday morning shifts are available. Great opportunity for newly-retired people to connect with plants and nature. Training will be provided. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Mercer Arboretum & Botanic Gardens is a County operated facility. It comprises over 400 acres of East Texas Piney Woods and showcases the region's largest collection of native and cultivated plants. It also maintains a "living museum" which is home to a wealth of animal life.

Hermann Park’s McGovern Centennial Gardens is seeking volunteers interested in promoting a positive experience among park visitors.  Hermann Park Conservancy invites you to join us in developing a corps of  volunteers to become trained Ambassadors within a beautiful garden setting. The Centennial Gardens span 8 acres with various garden types such as succulents, vegetables, perennials, roses, pine trees, bulbs, as well the three story high mount to walk and sculptures to see!

Volunteers will learn to orient visitors, share garden information and etiquette, greet visiting groups, establish a positive rapport with all visitors and conduct periodic checks of the various gardens. Volunteer shifts for Saturdays and Sundays are 11am to 1pm and 3pm to 5pm (times subject to change). This position is integral to the enjoyment of these beautiful and fragile new gardens.  Please join us in creating a corps of volunteers to help take care of this amazingly beautiful garden.

To begin the volunteer process, fill out an application and please attend one of our volunteer orientations. We will discuss information about Hermann Park Conservancy, volunteer positions in detail and go on a scavenger hunt to become more familiar with the garden space.

For more details about attending a volunteer orientation please contact the volunteer department at volunteer@hermannpark.org.

For more pictures: http://www.hermannpark.org/centennial-year/mcgovern-centennial-gardens-cherie-flores-garden-pavilion/

The opportunity will provide exposure to various aspects of marketing and digital media including but not limited to: communications strategy, social media, email marketing, digital graphics, video and photography, websites, and marketing material design and production.

Duties might include:

Ideally, the volunteer will be able to join our communications committee, which meets one weeknight evening each month, to discuss strategy.

We rely on ‘Welcome’ Volunteers to provide outstanding customer service to all visitors and to respond to inquiries by providing information and/or directing visitors to resources or staff members. Training is provided. We need ‘Welcome’ volunteers each afternoon and on the weekends.

The Front Desk Volunteer will:

Hermann Park Conservancy's new McGovern Centennial Gardens is now open! The Gardens delight visitors with traditional features like a rose garden, and new areas to explore such as an interactive family garden, an arid garden, a 30-foot garden mount, and a sculpture promenade featuring public art donated by countries around the world. The new gardens will receive many visitors! Assist park staff in making sure their visit is enjoyable for all as well helping to maintain Hermann Park to a high standard.

Rose Volunteers: volunteers that wish to work in the rose garden will receive training on how to deadhead and prune roses. Deadheading roses is an "evergreen" task- one that always needs attention. Once you receive training, you will be able to come in during garden hours from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

*It's okay if you need to leave early, and you don't need to attend every week.

To begin the volunteer process, please complete an application found on our website at http://www.hermannpark.org/volunteering-opportunities and attend one of our volunteer orientations. We will discuss information about Hermann Park Conservancy and volunteer positions in detail.

For more details about attending a volunteer orientation contact the volunteer department at volunteer@hermannpark.org 

For pictures: http://www.hermannpark.org/centennial-year/mcgovern-centennial-gardens-cherie-flores-garden-pavilion/

Want to have a serene yet fulfilling volunteer opportunity? Then come to the newly renovated Japanese Garden in Hermann Park to volunteer your time to maintain this jewel in the middle of Houston’s premier regional Park.

The Japanese Garden was built in 1992, designed by Japanese landscape architect Ken Nakajima. Over the years the Garden slid into a Texas style garden, prompting the Hermann Park Conservancy to engage another renowned landscape architect from Japan, Terunobu Nakai, to advise the gardening team as to the finer details of Japanese style gardens. Utilizing plants appropriate to the Garden as well as to the Houston climate, Mr. Nakai and celebrated landscape gardener Hiroshi Iwasaki in 2007 began their annual visitations to the Garden to assist the park gardeners with the return of the Garden to its Japanese roots. 2016 saw the completion of their 10 th visit to the Garden with the development of the new dry stream garden, mimicking features of a stream, a beach and waterfalls to be accessed via a new entry gate on the Fannin side of the Garden.

The Japanese Garden gardeners would appreciate your assistance with the garden's upkeep: maintaining the paths and entries, keeping the weeds at bay, trimming shrubs and trees in the Japanese style, raking pine needles and mulching shrub beds, deadheading spent blooms, and planting shrubs, plants, and ground cover. Volunteers will be working alongside and under the direction of the garden staff. Instructions will be given on site by staff. 

Workdays are each Thursday or 3rd Saturday of each month from 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. Group volunteers (groups with less than 50 people, from churches, organizations, businesses, etc.) are welcome and should schedule a workday ahead of time by contacting Hermann Park Conservancy's volunteer department.    For more information contact volunteer@hermannpark.org

Our mission to promote positive youth development, encourage families to live healthy lifestyles and create unique experiences for underserved families throughout the Houston metropolitan area and the United States.

We are looking for the following board of directors positions to serve a two-year term:

The ideal candidate should be:

Please submit a letter of interest addressing these questions:

Whether it's capturing the magic of our classrooms, the joy of kids discovering deliciously healthy food, the dedication of our Chefs Advisory Board members, the energy of our volunteers, the development of our farm, a beautifully laid table or plated meal or social snaps, we need your ability to frame a great shot in just the right light at the perfect moment!  ....or as close as you can get.

Please CLICK HERE to visit our website's Volunteer page and follow the directions to register and get involved.

We look forward to meeting you!

If you are a poet in 140 characters, understand the power of words and visuals to drive action and attitudes and know how to optimize messaging and track metrics, then we could use your help creating and posting content to our social media streams.  Work from home in your jammies or at our place. Special orientation and check-ins required. 1-4 hours a week.

Please CONTACT US to learn more about getting involved.  

We look forward to meeting you!

Do you have just 3 hours a day and in a week to spare in fighting hunger in your community? "Everybody can be great. Because anybody can serve... You only need a heart full of grace." -Martin Luther King, Jr. Become a volunteer that will put a smile in the life of the hungry by the hours you give.

Target Hunger, a non-profit community based organization committed to alleviating hunger and its root causes in the neighborhoods we serve. We are desperately in need of warehouse volunteers, as well as senior and home bound distribution assistants.

First shift, starts from 7 am to 10 am and second shift starts from 10 am to 2 pm, Mondays through Wednesdays, and occasionally Thursdays and Fridays.

Activities:  include loading and unloading vans; sorting and boxing incoming food donations; building food boxes and bags for our senior and home-bound programs; and the on-site preparation and off-site delivery of food items to remote senior food distribution sites. These positions require being able to lift 25-35 lbs, repetitively. Closed toe shoes recommended.

Address: Target Hunger, 2814 Quitman St, Houston TX 77026

Contact:

G'eral Crawford

713.226.4953

geral.crawford@targethunger.org

This garden started in 1989 is situated on two acres and located in Kashmere Gardens. It features a wash station, a composting facility, and 100 beds that last year provided over 9,000 pounds of organically grown produce to the community. The large garden gives volunteers and clients the opportunity to grow nutritious organic produce to benefit themselves, their neighbors, and Target Hunger food pantries. All of the produce will be distributed to families in need of food assistance.

Volunteers are needed to help our garden continue to grow! 

Both individuals and teams who volunteer in the gardens may assist in many ways such as: building garden beds, turning soil, weeding, planting, watering, harvesting, maintenance, and special projects. We schedule volunteers Tuesday through Friday from 9am to noon. *No weekend opportunities.  

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Regina Ferral, Volunteer Manager at (281) 913-9423 or email volunteer@targethunger.org.

TWRC has a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating, organizing and working with people.  TWRC is primarily a volunteer organization, with only a few year-round employees and a few seasonal employees.  

Primary Responsibilities include:

* Establishing recruiting sources for volunteers

* Coordinating membership interests with organizational needs and assigning volunteers to meet organizational needs appropriate to the volunteers’ interests and skills

* Coordinating and, in some cases, delivering volunteer training

* Ensuring a volunteer scheduling approach that offers predictability to volunteer support and provides back-up when volunteers do not show

* Providing ongoing support and guidance for volunteers

Qualifications:

* High school graduate (minimum)

* Experience in volunteer management 

* Comfortable working with the public

* Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

* Excellent planning and organizational skills

* Ability to work in an unstructured environment with frequent interruptions

* Able to work with, and through, others to get work done

* Familiar with a computer and have some software knowledge of Microsoft products (MSWord, Excel, Email)

This position is a non-exempt hourly position with a 20-30 hour work week based on seasonal needs.  The individual must be able to work flexible hours including some weekends and evenings.   The job does require standing for long periods of time and some lifting.

TWRC is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves the community as an emergency and rehabilitative facility for injured and orphaned wildlife brought in by the public for eventual release back into the wild.  Our educational offerings foster empathy and understanding about the value and the need to preserve our natural resources.  TWRC was established in 1979 as the first wildlife facility in Houston and receives annually over 5,000 wild animals from 392 different species.  

This non-paid internship is designed to foster and encourage individual growth in a candidate who is interested in wildlife, environmental science, or veterinary science careers. The intern will participate in all aspects of a fast-paced wildlife facility and participate in team meetings, training sessions, and attend workshops available through or offered by TWRC.

We provide the medical care, you provide the loving home. We will work with you on what kinds of animals you can care for and your schedule.

https://www.houstonhumane.org/volunteer/foster-application

Dog Walkers walk/jog and take dogs to designated off-leash areas to make sure dogs are properly socialized and exercised. This opportunity requires a high level of physical activity. Volunteers are encouraged to leash train each dog as they walk it to the off-lease exercise areas.

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

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

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

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

Primary Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Qualifications

 Time Commitment

To help  coordinator  our programs 

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

Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

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

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

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

· Attend mandatory training sessions

· Attend Shift Supervisor meetings as needed.

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

· Responsible for admitting animals into the program.

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

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

· Responsible for logging and administering medications to the animals.

Qualifications

· Flexible Schedule

· Willing to work weekdays and weekends

· Respectful and calm demeanor with a positive attitude.

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

· Team builder with the ability to lead by example.

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

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

Time Commitment

· Shift Supervisor training

· Additional medical management training of the animals we care for

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

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

The Community Garden Marketing volunteer will focus on developing and supporting marketing activities for the Lettuce Live Community Garden. The volunteer will create content and manage social media channels to engage and grow our volunteers and supporters.

Responsibilities: 

Qualifications

This position will benefit someone who is interested in marketing, education, and community involvement.

Must be a commissioned notary public in the State of Texas. 

Must be willing to come onsite to notarize documents - flexibility as to day and time during the week. 

Thank you! :) 

Total amount of volunteers 10-15

Days: every Friday

Time: 9:00am-2:30pm

Split shifts available: 9:00am-12:00 or 12:00-2:30pm

Volunteer duties include:  

Thank you! :)

Do you have a knack for capturing precious moments? Do you love scrap booking or preserving memories? Do you find joy in being a story teller through pictures, videos and written word?

If you answered "Yes", then you sound like a HISTORIAN! 

TWST4Girls is looking for a Historian to memorialize our work with youth via: photo, print, videos and more!

Purpose:

This role is highly important because the Historian imprints our staple in the world and
reminds participants of their growth and impact. This role is entrusted with preserving
the legacy of TWST4Girls.

Description

● Keeps record of TWST’s accomplishments and activities.
● Collect items such as pictures, videos, television appearances and news clippings
about TWST4Girls
● Maintains TWST4Girls social media accounts
● Compiles a scrapbook of all significant information involving the organization
should be included in the scrapbook, including TWST advertisements,
newsletters, newspaper articles, event programs, ticket stubs and photos
● Creating and maintaining a blog of TWST4Girls outreach and impact is desired
● Posts about upcoming events on social media and web sites
● Photographs and/or video records events, meetings, etc.
● Shares successes and organization highlights with team members, parents and
participants
● Collects the nominations for the TWST’s awards, such as Volunteer of the Year,
TWST Kid of the Year etc...

The best suited:

● Must have thorough knowledge and understanding of TWST4Girls mission and
programs
● Takes initiative
● Detail oriented
● Imaginative
● Possess excellent communication, written and verbal skills
● Photography background (or connects with photographer)
● Resourceful
● Proficient in Word, PowerPoint and storage software or hardware tools
● Is technically inclined
● Knowledgeable about leveraging tools on social media platforms

Are you looking to gain experience in leadership, management, event planning, or hospitality?  Let us help further develop your leadership skills by volunteering as a Special Events Volunteer Leader at Hermann Park Conservancy!  Come see how our events work, behind the scenes, while adding to your resume!

As a Special Events Volunteer Leader you will receive dedicated training to manage and direct other volunteers the duration of our events.  You will play a vital role in helping manage who is where and what they are doing!    

Join us Sunday, September 30th, 2018 from 1-5pm for a FREE lunch and training focused on developing leaders for our Park to Port Bike Ride event coming up October 6, 2018.

REGISTER HERE

Events Include:

Hermann Park Conservancy Mission Statement

Hermann Park Conservancy (HPC) is a non-profit citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park- today and for generations to come.

Lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups on interpretive tours of the Redbud Hill Homestead and the Akokisa Native American Village.

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 and a Pioneer Tour Guide Handbook with tips and talking points will be provided.

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)

Sheldon Lake State Park and Environmental Learning Center has had over 250 bird species sighted within its boundaries! We have birds during all seasons and many migratory species may stop in.

In our restored prairie and wetlands, a seasonal bird survey is conducted to monitor the different species that are found. Once a month from September to May, we are looking for volunteers to help assist with this very important project.

All skill levels are welcomed; from advanced birders to beginners. On-spot training will be provided.

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

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.

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.

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.

Join us as we take our adoptable animals to mobile locations around Houston! We go to places like Pet Stores, Apartments, and events. Help us handle the animals while at the event and conduct adoptions. These events may be indoors or outdooors. This opportunity requires a high level of physical activity. Apply online at https://www.houstonhumane.org/volunteer/become-a-volunteer to be considered as a volunteer!

You will be so proud to see the direct impact that your grant writing has on our children at TWST4Girls! TWST4Girls (TWST) is a Houston based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves girls ages 11-17, in underserved communities, juvenile correctional facilities, schools, and community centers.

We deliver life skills development programs, match our girls with dedicated mentors, provide monthly exposure to career options, as well as, intellectual and cultural experiences all at no cost to the youth that we serve!

Description:

Individuals will volunteer remotely with a personal computer for 20hrs/ month however are welcomed to join TWST during our events!

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Volunteers interested in grant writing, fundraising, and/or nonprofit administration are encouraged to apply.

The schedule is flexible.

Interested candidates should email a brief description of relevant experience and a writing sample to Sydney Ealy, Executive Director at Sydney@TWST4Girls.org

If you want to help give back to Hermann Park, but prefer to volunteer indoors- this opportunity is for you!

Hermann Park Conservancy is in need of an on-going phone operator during one or all of the following shifts:

Tuesday:              9am-12pm

Friday:                  9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm

Training will be provided so that you can help answer questions from park visitors as they call the Conservancy.

If you are interested in signing up, please reach out to schedule an orientation.

Hermann Park Conservancy Mission Statement

Hermann Park Conservancy (HPC) is a non-profit citizens’ organization dedicated to the stewardship and improvement of Hermann Park- today and for generations to come.

All gardeners and amateur gardeners welcome! Wesley Community Center is home to the Lorraine Street Gardening Club. The land surrounding our Food Pantry is equipment with 14 garden beds and is also home to a hive of bees to help with pollination. 

We take a central planning approach and garden all plots together, maximizing the plots for the gardeners' benefit and the clients of the pantry. Because of this, we ask that you meet with our lead garden volunteer before beginning planting.

The garden is unique in that half of what we harvest goes to the food pantry to fill the grocery carts of those less fortunate in our community. The other half is split among the gardeners. The garden is open anytime the food pantry is open (9-3 T - S) and maintains a socially distanced garden get together on Saturdays. 

The Lorraine Street Garden Club started an apiary with one hive and are looking for interested future beekeepers who want to learn about beekeeping and see what all the love is about. 

Beekeeping work is usually done on Saturdays in the afternoon. There is a grant request pending for additional hives, clothing, and honey processing equipment. 

Join this small group of dedicated apiarists and help support local foods here in Houston. 

One of our goals at Jones Park is to support native wildlife by returning the forest to its native state. Historically, this area was a mix of prairies and woodlands with a more open understory. This ecosystem is dependent on disturbance, which at one time would have been provided by bison grazing and fires caused by either lightning, indigenous people, or settlers. The exclusion of these disturbances has created unregulated growth of invasive plant species that choke out native trees and grasses.

By manually removing the overgrown and non-native plants, we can recreate the effect of natural disturbances like grazing and fire. This allows for regeneration of the historical understory and mid-story vegetation, which can then be supported by planting of additional native trees. Increasing native plant diversity leads to an increase in the diversity of insect species, which then results in an increase in the diversity of birds and small mammals, too.

Join the Jesse Jones Park Eradicators to remove invasive plant species and restore native habitats of Jones Park. Invasives Beware! meets in the Nature Center at 9 a.m. on the third Saturday of every month.

Jesse Jones Park offers free education programs to groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the months of August through May. Volunteers are needed to lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups for an interactive nature program that includes a visit to the Nature Center and a one hour walk through the park.

No experience necessary. Training will be provided.

New volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application form that is located on the Jesse Jones Park volunteer webpage (https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/volunteer/). Because we work with and around children at the park, all volunteers must submit to a background check at no cost to you.

For questions, please contact the park at 281-446-8588 or jjp@hcp4.net.

****Please submit an official application via TWST4Girls.org/Volunteer****

TWST4Girls, the Houston nonprofit known for our impactful youth programming, is now interviewing for our SUPPORT TEAM members!!! To view a full list of our volunteer opportunities, please visit TWST4Girls.org/Volunteer!

Director of Administration:

Highly important role because organization and structure are imperative to the success of TWST4Girls. This is considered the foundation of TWST4Girls. 

Description:

The best suited:

Thank you, 

TWST4Girls Support Team

******PLEASE APPLY FOR POSITION AT TWST4GIRLS.ORG/VOLUNTEER AND CHOOSE THE "FACILITATOR" POSITION

We are interviewing potential program educators/facilitators to be an integral part in youth development in the city of Houston and surrounding areas.

Curriculum is in place, all we need is YOU! 

Program: 

Build the life skills and confidence of youth girls and boys! 

Program location(s):

Juvenile Corrections Facility for youth -(Downtown Houston and Katy, TX locations)

Edison Jr. High

Pilgrim Academy Jr. High

Patrick Henry Jr. High

Lincoln Park Community Center

Education:

Characteristics:

Requirements:

Remote Position***

Please apply: Click here for the official application

TWST4Girls is looking for a volunteer grant writer to support the development of 3 of our major and impactful programs:

Experience is preferred, entry-level experience is appreciated as well. 

Thank you!

TWST4Girls Team

The 53rd WorldFest-Houston International Film Festival now has just one opening for a few full-time office Intern for 2020!
This is a full-time staff intern position, Executive Assistant to the Program Director!
Mon-Fri 10am to 6pm... A key staff position in the great WorldFest offices on Bissonnet & the SW Freeway..
Helping produce the 53rd WorldFest together... opening is from now until May 15th. Lots of Social Media work, too!!
Long Hours, Very Hard Work, No Pay! A demanding, intense and complex job! But the best possible assignment you might ever have!
We need Microsoft Office skills, great organizational skills, good team player! Nice Staff Bonus $$$ after the fest!
We now have 7 Vice Presidents in LA that were WorldFest Interns, and they all got their jobs via WorldFest!
(6 of them are women! WorldFest provided the intro, their abilities got them the VP Positions... they all started out in the mailrooms!)
They are at Disney, CAA, Paramount... truly amazing.
You will help put the feature film premiere film program and the program book together, you will be in the 53rd Staff picture... see last years book here -
https://worldfest.org/images/WORLDFEST-52.pdf)
You will get to see film entries at lunch, you get to vote on the Remi winners. You receive VIP Gold WorldFest passes.
Festival Staff Luncheon Treat every Friday, free easy safe parking. Great offices and equipment, meet the award-winning Directors & Filmmakers attending!
Just 1 staff Intern job remains! Send your interest and resume to - info@worldfest.org - and our thanks!

Due to the recent COVID 19 pandemic our patients and families need us now more than ever. Our population is being largely affected by this deadly virus due to the fact of our older age demographics and preexisting diagnosis. By being apart of the donation delivery team, you will help distribute tissue and water by leaving them on our families doorsteps to retrieve. Come join our team and make a huge impact on the lives of many as our nation faces this huge transition. MUST BE 18 years old, undergo background check, and have a valid drivers license.

Mercer Botanical Center Volunteers

Seeking volunteers with a strong interest in plants, who are detail-oriented, possess a working knowledge of Microsoft Office for online research, are self-starters, and can collaborate in teams. Volunteer positions include: herbarium database, herbarium restoration, sign engraver, seed preservation, garden inventory, endangered species gardener, Prairie Dawn Preserve volunteer, and conservation nursery assistant.

Assist horticulturists with planting, grooming, pruning, weeding, and mulching. Join a plant committee and grow plants year-round for events and sales. Help with projects including plant propagation, construction, painting and more.  Please contact Colleen at 713-274-4160 for more information or Colleen.Powell@pct3.hctx.net. Thank you.

Introduce visitors to the beauty and wonder of Mercer’s flora and fauna. Lead groups with a maximum of 30 guests. Includes opportunities for field trips, socialization, and personal development. On-site training required. Criminal background check is required for docents leading children’s tours

Assist the Mercer Society during specialty plant sales (usually on a Saturday) as a cashier, plant sale ticket writer, or hospitality volunteer.

The Mercer Society's pre-Father's Day online plant sale will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 13 and 14th. Volunteers will be needed June 15 - 19th to help put plant orders together for pick-up.  Contact Jamie at jhartwell@hcp4.net for more information.

The Mercer Society will host the "Amazing Plants for a Stunning Dry Garden" plant sale on Saturday, July 18th from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. (or sold out). Volunteer opportunities will include cashier (training required), plant sales (need to be knowledgeable about plants being sold), plant ticket writers and customer service.  Contact Jamie at jhartwell@hcp4.net for more information.

Our website needs to be changed over to Wordpress so it can be a portable website.  

THESE DAYS HOSPICE PATIENTS ARE COMPLETELY LOCKED OUT.

THEY ARE SUFFERING FROM LONELENESS.

YOU CAN HELP THEM BY BUILDING BIRD FEEDERS SO THEY CAN WATCH THE BIRDS THROUGH THE WINDOW.

IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS PLEASE CONTACT

Peggy.Burgett@encompasshealth.com

Volunteer Coordinator

713-476-0270

Dads!

Please help us to maintain bird feeders at the facilities.

Once a week bring your kid and fill up the bird feeder with seeds and clean them a little.

Our hospice patients will really appreciate you for doing that for them.

For more information, please contact 

Peggy.Burgett@encompasshealth.com, Volunteer Coordinator

713-476-0270

Description: Share your interest in nature and plants by leading public and private tours of the Garden’s living collections for visitors, school groups, and other organizations. Greet tour groups and conduct walks for diverse audiences.

Special Skills: Passionate about and willing to interact with the public about the Garden and knowledgeable about horticulture. Comfortable speaking to small and large groups of people of all ages. Being multilingual is a plus.

Description: Help with donor visits, including administrative work and set up in preparation for the visit. Volunteers may also help during visits with greeting, providing comfort materials (i.e.: umbrella, blankets, hand sanitizer, etc.), maintaining crowd flow, and facilitating clean-up/wrap-up tasks.

Special Skills: Organized, able to follow directions/instructions. Experience driving golf carts/club cars a plus. May include lifting or carrying from time-to-time.

Description: Assist throughout the year with event tasks and responsibilities, including administrative work and event logistics/coordination. Volunteers may also work the day of events, helping with set up, staffing check-in booth, cleaning up, etc. Willing to help with all general administrative tasks to produce a successful, well-run, well-attended event.

Special Skills: Detail-oriented, accurate, organized, able to follow directions/instructions for event processes. Also, let us know if you are have experience with crafts, education, videography, photography, or all things AV/technology.

Everyone is invited to attend the JJPV monthly program and meeting at 7 p.m. on the last Monday of every month (except July, August, and December or if the day falls on a holiday). Come enjoy a presentation by a guest speaker and learn about all the upcoming programs and volunteer opportunities at Jesse Jones Park.

Families are welcome. Individuals under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult parent or guardian.

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

We have a special program that allows household groups to work together separated from other volunteers and staff to help with them parks most urgent needs. That includes picking up trash, weeding, removing silt, cleaning the trail lights and other projects. 

With COVID-19, we do require masks be brought with you and worn when in close quarters. Most of the projects will not require them to be worn while working. We select projects that require little or no interaction with our staff providing you a safe outdoor volunteer activity,

We will have non-latex disposable gloves available. You may bring your own gardening gloves. 

We generally meet at the end of the parking lot at 105 Sabine St. Depending on where we will be in the park, that may change. This program runs on Wednesday through Friday of most weeks. We check in at 8:30 and generally go to 11:30 am, but are flexible if you prefer to work a shorter shift. Please complete the form letting us know for which date you'd like to help out. 

Each person will also need to complete our online waiver.

TWST4Girls Mission

TWST4Girls mission is to help youth (ages 11-17) from low-income families to discover and achieve their goals through 1:1 mentorship, life skills development, career exposure, and cultural experiences at no cost to the children that we serve! For more information on our programs and impact, please visit www.twst4girls.org.

Position Responsibilities

The Board will support the work of TWST4Girls and provide mission-based leadership and strategic governance. While day-to-day operations are led by TWST4Girls' Executive Director (ED), the Board-ED relationship is a partnership, and the appropriate involvement of the Board is both critical and expected. 

Specific Board Member responsibilities include:

TWST4Girls Board Members will consider TWST4Girls a philanthropic priority and make annual gifts that reflect that priority. So that TWST4Girls can credibly solicit contributions from foundations, organizations, and individuals, TWST4Girls expects to have 100% of Board Members make an annual contribution that is commensurate with their capacity.

Board terms and participation expectation

TWST4Girls' Board Members will serve a two-year term with the potential for re-appointment. Board meetings will be held monthly and committee meetings will be held monthly or in coordination with organization activity level.

Qualifications

This is an extraordinary opportunity for an individual who is passionate about TWST4Girls' mission. Selected Board Members will have achieved leadership stature in business, government, philanthropy, or the nonprofit sector and preferably has prior board leadership. His/her accomplishments will allow him/her to attract other well-qualified, high-performing Board Members.

Ideal candidates will have the following qualifications:

Remuneration

Service on TWST4Girls' Board of Directors is without remuneration, except for administrative support, travel, and accommodation costs in relation to Board Members’ duties.

Responsibilities for Board Chair, Secretary, Treasurer and Vice Chair

Board Chair

Board Secretary

Board Treasurer

Board Vice Chair

The purpose of the Harris County Medical Reserve Corps (HCPH MRC) program is to establish a network of medical and non-medical volunteers to strengthen public health, emergency response, and community resiliency during times of emergency as well as throughout the year. 

This is accomplished by:

Please follow these steps to register as a Harris County MRC Member:

We are interviewing potential program facilitators to be an integral part of youth development in the city of Houston and surrounding areas. The curriculum is in place, all we need is YOU!

Please review the locations/times below, click here to apply, and place your choices in the additional comments section of your application: Choose Facilitator Option

Program: 

Build the life skills and confidence of youth girls!

Program locations, days, and times:

Central/South

Bellaire High School (time/day- TBD) 

Education:

Characteristics:

Requirements:

We are trying to compile good articles on Organic Horticulture to have a great library on our site. Many of our BOD members have offered us their articles, but we need to track it down and get it into a usable format.

ED also needs help with content creation.

We are currently looking for individuals over the age of 18 who are willing to assist the Canine Program at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) by volunteering to act as a decoy. Your role will be to carry a training aid through any area where Passenger Screening Canine is being conducted. The TSA canines are classified as passive response canines, meaning their actions are passively controlled and non-aggressive.

You will need to wear loose fitting clothing and bring a small carry-on type piece of luggage. For example, roller bag, backpack, laptop bag, etc. You can also actually be traveling the day of your assignment. Just give us at least 48 hours advance notice so we can add you on the schedule.

You must not have allergies to the following items; dogs, cotton, wool, latex, or adhesive strips as these items may be used as a part of the exercise. Please make sure that you are not afraid of dogs. Interested individuals please send an email with the subject line “TSA Decoy Volunteer” with your name, phone number, and availability to IAHK9Decoy@tsa.dhs.gov for more information. We can also be reached at (281) 848-2956 or (832) 840-9935. Thank you for your interest in helping our canine team maintain and improve their effectiveness!

With the great response we have had to people building bird feeders for our Hospice patients, we are now needing some hangers to place in yards to put the feeders on.  The majority of our patients do have trees in their yards that I can hang them on, however we have several that do not have trees outside of their window visible from their beds.

The poles can be metal, wooden, it doesn't matter what its made out of as long as I can stake it in the yard and hang a feeder onto it.

If you would like to help our hospice patients watch the birds outside their windows, please let me know.

Peggy Burgett, Volunteer Coordinator

713-476-0270

Peggy.burgett@encompasshealth.com

Are you a high schooler interested in being a part of a team of young leaders who are passionate about ending the water crisis?

Then you are in the right spot! 

Join Thirst Project Sugar Land to make a difference in your community and change the world! 

(You will also be first to know about all of our upcoming volunteering opportunities during which you can get hours!)

Check out this document to learn about the open positions and apply here!

APPLICATIONS ARE DUE ON JULY 24!

Jesse Jones Park offers free educational tours to groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the months of September through May. Join the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to help lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups for an interactive Texas pioneer history program that includes a visit to the Nature Center and a one hour walk through the replica 1830’s-era Redbud Hill Homestead and Akokisa Indian Village.

No experience necessary. Training will be provided by staff and experienced volunteers.

New volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application form that is located on the Jesse Jones Park volunteer webpage (https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/volunteer/). Because we work with and around children at the park, all volunteers must submit to a background check at no cost to you.

For questions, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Jesse Jones Park offers free educational tours to groups on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the months of September through May. Join the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers to help lead school-aged children, scouts, and other groups for an interactive nature program that includes a visit to the Nature Center and a one hour walk through the park.

No experience necessary. Training will be provided by staff and experienced volunteers.

New volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application form that is located on the Jesse Jones Park volunteer webpage (https://www.hcp4.net/parks/jjp/volunteer/). Because we work with and around children at the park, all volunteers must submit to a background check at no cost to you.

For more information, please contact volunteer coordinator Brent Wilkins at bwilkins@hcp4.net or 281-446-8588.

Recruit, schedule and manage on and off-stage entertainment and activities tailored to event participants.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJrnQAF/relay-for-life-event-activities-entertainment-cs48149?language=en_US

Build relationships with the companies and key influencers in the community to ensure when these people are able to give, they think of Relay For Life first.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJrsQAF/relay-for-life-sponsorship-cs48150?language=en_US

Educate and engage Relay participants in activities related to the mission including advocacy and patient programs. Show Relay participants how their dollars make a difference.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJsqQAF/relay-for-life-mission-integration-cs48156?language=en_US

Use your passion for politics to help enact laws and policies that will make cancer a top national priority. As an ACS CAN volunteer you will meet with legislators, plan events, encourage new membership, and help make phone calls.

Event Date: Saturday, October 23, 2021 from 3-10pm at Katy City Park

Go to our organization's website to register to volunteer:

https://volunteercommunity.cancer.org/s/acs-community-shift/a231L00000BeJsvQAF/relay-for-life-advocacy-cs48157?language=en_US