Needs From: Volunteer Houston

Position Overview: We are seeking a dedicated and skilled individual to serve as a Volunteer Grant Writer for the Katherine and Everett Robinson Foundation. The Grant Writer will play a vital role in securing funding to support our programs and initiatives aimed at positively impacting the lives of youth and families in our community.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment: This is a volunteer position with flexible hours, requiring an estimated time commitment of approximately 5-10 hours per week, depending on grant deadlines and project needs.

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.

Gulf Coast Blood depends on volunteers support in many capacities and always is seeking more individuals to join us in our mission of saving lives.

The Volunteer Office Associate provides administrative/clerical support to the Donor Center and offers great customer service to the donors.

For additional information about our volunteer program please click here.

Orientation is mandatory before volunteering.

Need: Any day, Sunday - Friday, between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Responsibilities:

Requirements:

TWST4Girls is looking for women with discernment, computer proficiency, and compassion for connecting youth with caring mentors! 

If that is you, apply at: Join a Committee — Together We Stand Tall (twst4girls.org)

and choose the "Volunteer Coordinator" Role

TWST4Girls is looking for a team of dedicated volunteers to manage the success of Mentorships!

If you love talking with people, managing relationships, and taking notes, this role is for you! Apply at:

Join a Committee — Together We Stand Tall (twst4girls.org)

and Choose the Volunteer Engagement Specialist role 

A Goals Coach helps people identify and address challenges they may face while pursuing their goals. Goals Coaches provide guidance on strategies and techniques to help people overcome obstacles and develop resilience. Coaching is a partnership between a coach and client. The primary objective of coaching is to support and empower individuals to unlock their full potential and achieve their goals in the following areas. Family, Fiance, and Career.

Responsibilities:

Minimum Requirements

About Company
"The Katherine and Everette Robinson Foundation (KERF) mission is to promote positive youth development, encourage families to live healthy lifestyles and plan quality experiences that allow underserved families to experience life outside of their zip code.

If you're driven and eager to experience professional growth while embodying a relentless pursuit of excellence, then consider joining the KERF team of passionate philanthropists. We are dedicated to fostering your professional and personal growth beyond conventional limits.

This position supports the Regional Volunteer Services department. Assists the implementation of the regional volunteer recruitment plan by performing volunteer recruitment activities to attract a skilled, talented and diverse volunteers workforce to service in all lines of business around the organization.

5-10 hours per month

Meetings and presentations will primarily be Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Limited additional events may be available after hours or on weekends.

What: In this opportunity, as an advocate for WorkFaith, you will be supporting us in community outreach by engaging by phone with potential partners. You will be responsible for researching and reaching out to organizations that align with WorkFaith's goals and values. The aim is to help us build partnerships and expand our reach in the community. If you enjoy connecting with people and would like to make a meaningful impact in the community by connecting organizations with WorkFaith's job readiness training and coaching and professional development, our Community Partner Recruiter position is a great fit for you!

When & Where: Business Hours (8am-4pm) Weekdays; Remote

Time Commitment: Weekly, 3 hours (Flexible Schedule)

Persona: This volunteer is experienced in sales or recruiting and enjoys using their social skills to connect with new people. They have a deep understanding about the mission WorkFaith which they use to advocate for our clients within the community.

Responsible for the creative vision and direction of our brand or specific projects, from concept to execution. To oversee the creation of creative assets, such as advertisements, products, events, or logos, and ensure that the project's visuals and messages align with the vision. 

Volunteer Career Coaches aim to help individuals secure long-term employment, advance their careers, or transition professionally.

Coaches will assist with:

Time: Coaches are asked to commit to regular volunteer service for this opportunity.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate enjoys coaching, motivating and supporting others in search of employment. Experience in recruiting, not-for-profit, social work, management or motivational speaking is helpful for this position. In conjunction with our mission, coaches are passionate about serving others and are willing to offer spiritual guidance with a Christian perspective.

Next Steps: This position requires a pre-screening through both the Volunteer and Programs Departments, a successful background check and completion of an online, 2-hour training course. Additionally, prospective volunteer coaches will have live training/shadowing sessions with a WorkFaith Career Coach.

Severity:  High

We are ramping up preparations for Hurricane Beryl in the Texas Gulf Coast Region. If you are willing and able to support a shelter in your local area (Rio Grande Valley, Coastal Bend, and Houston), please respond by messaging Victoria Martinez at 361-500-5958 or emailing at Victoria.martinez2@redcross.org.  

Thank you,  American Red Cross - Texas Gulf Coast Region

Make it a special day with Notes of Encouragement! We all love cards & special greetings. However, our youth usually do not receive mail that is positive & uplifting. Your notes will be given to the youth at our events to bless, uplift & raise the self-esteem of our youth.

Major Responsibilities

Create Notes of Encouragement

Materials - You can use any card you prefer.

Important Notes

Delivery or Mailing Options

Drop off Hours:

Text Hope For Youth (832)981-9100 or 713-670-9000 for drop-off hours

Help improve the well-being of individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Houston by providing essential First Aid Kits. These kits can help address the immediate health needs of individuals living on the streets, offering basic medical supplies to treat minor injuries and illnesses. Your generosity can help provide items like bandages, antiseptic wipes, gauze, and other first-aid essentials, offering comfort and care to those who often have limited access to medical resources.

Below is a list of recommended items that will make a crucial difference in their well-being:

First Aid Kit Material

We kindly ask that volunteers purchase the materials and assemble the kits independently. Please note that CFTH does not host events for assembling these kits 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!

We are a nonprofit organization, and we provide tutorial services for students who are struggling academically. Elementary to High School ages 

Reading.  Math.  Writing 

•These students need your skills and knowledge 
•Share in the academic success of a student 

•Tutorials are held between the hours of 5 pm - 9 pm Monday through Thursday

•We  provide orientation and training to support your success 
•We provide recommendations and approve volunteer hours 

Complete an application https://www.byceministries.org/volunteer-tutor-application

Attend the tutor's virtual meet and greet 

Attend a brief training on using our software

We're seeking a dedicated volunteer to join our Fundraising and Marketing Committee. The ideal candidate will have experience in fundraising or marketing and is passionate about supporting Camp SHiEld's mission. Your role will involve participating in weekly Zoom meetings, sharing your expertise, and contributing innovative ideas to our Giving Tuesday campaign. If you're eager to make a positive impact and develop valuable skills, we invite you to apply.

We're seeking a passionate individual to join our team as a Social Media Ambassador. The ideal candidate will have a strong online presence or experience growing social media platforms. Your role will involve creating engaging content, connecting with potential supporters, securing corporate sponsorships, and collaborating with our team. If you're eager to make a positive impact and develop valuable skills, we invite you to apply.

We're seeking a passionate financial services professional with grant writing experience to help us build a sustainable grant program. Your expertise will directly impact our ability to reach more students and expand our proven mentorship model that has achieved:

- 100% high school graduation rate among participants

- 98% college attendance rate

- 40% reduction in chronic absenteeism

- Transformation of over 1,200 young lives through our Game of Real Life program

- Design and implement a sustainable grant strategy aligned with FMA's mission
- Identify and pursue relevant funding opportunities
- Collaborate with our dedicated team of professionals
- Help create templates and processes for future grant applications
- Mentor and guide other volunteers in grant writing
- Enable FMA to expand its reach to underserved communities

- Background in financial services
- Experience with grant writing or fundraising
- Passion for youth financial education
- Strong writing and analytical skills
- Commitment to building sustainable programs
- Desire to make a lasting impact on young lives

As an ESL Tutor, you will have the important task of instructing students who are non-native English speakers in grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and conversational skills.

You will be paired with one student and meet with them virtually every week. Your role will be instrumental in helping these students enhance their English language skills, improve their communication abilities, and achieve their language proficiency goals.

A commitment of 2-4 hours per week is asked of volunteers.

Do you want to see more happiness and kindness in the world? We’re looking for dynamic Volunteers to be part of creating exactly that!

CLICK TO ACCESS OUR VOLUNTEER TRAINING:

https://actionforhappiness.org/volunteer-training?utm=AD-VH

About the Role:

Our volunteers bring people together for shared learning experiences, based on positive psychology, that boost the wellbeing of everyone involved.

- The amazing 6-week Happiness Habits course is designed to be run by pairs of volunteers like you. It features expert videos, science-backed exercises and the chance to form meaningful connections. It is a very impactful (many say life-changing) experience.

- If running a 6-week course feels like too big of a first step, don't worry, you can also get involved by supporting a monthly group (they are a little bit less formal, while still having a huge positive impact!).

Volunteering with Action for Happiness is a path of action that consistently feels like you are making a difference in the world. You don’t have to be an expert - or be happy all the time. If you are a warm and enthusiastic person that is more than enough to get started.

Why Volunteer with Us?

How do I know it’s right for me?

Try out the VOLUNTEER TRAINING linked above and decide for yourself.

We've designed it especially to help you answer questions like this as it explains thoroughly what being a volunteer involves and helps you reflect on your readiness.

- Apply Today! Together, we can inspire change.

As part of Houston Serves, ParkHouston conveniently trains volunteers to protect their communities and help make Houston more accessible by fighting disabled parking space abuse.

The ParkHouston Volunteer ADA Parking Enforcement Program certifies citizens to issue citations to vehicles illegally parked in ADA parking spaces by offering:

-3-hour engaging instructor led training course

-Interactive on-demand quiz

-Background Check

Our volunteers make a significant impact as ambassadors for the program educating the public on the importance of the parking spaces for members of the disabled community to work, live and play.

With the generous help of our volunteers, we have a greater ability to protect the quality of life for those who require ADA parking spaces.

We are currently seeking a volunteer grant writer to help us secure funding for our programs and services. The ideal candidate will have a passion for our mission and experience in writing compelling grant proposals. Your contributions will help us expand our impact and reach more single parents in need.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

Why Volunteer with Us:

If you’re interested in joining our team and helping us make a difference, please email us at volunteer@tthesingleparentthatcould.org with your resume and a brief description of your experience. We look forward to working with you!

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Social Media Manager to help us grow and engage our online community, spread awareness of our mission, and drive support for our programs and events. The ideal volunteer will be a creative and strategic thinker with a deep understanding of social media platforms, trends, and best practices. You’ll have the opportunity to use your skills to create content that highlights the voices of single parents and promotes the impact of our work.

Key Responsibilities:

Qualifications:

Time Commitment:

Why Volunteer with Us:

If you are passionate about social media and want to help us amplify our message, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume, portfolio (if applicable), and a brief description of why you're interested in the role to volunteer@thesingleparentthatcould.org. Join us and help us tell the story of single parents who are thriving and changing their lives!

This opportunity would be remote and on an ongoing basis for one-time projects to research and pull together quick reports for us to review regarding education, events and fundraising efforts.

Travel Unity is a nonprofit focused on making the world of travel welcoming to people of all backgrounds and identities.

As a Travel Unity Youth Volunteer, you can make an impact on travel and tourism businesses in your local community. The first step is to join the Future Travel Leaders Network by filling out this form: https://bit.ly/FTLNapp

TU Youth Volunteers meet youth from around the world through online calls and get to meet interesting travel professionals.

Volunteers must be able to work on a team basis, communicate regularly, be proficient with meeting programs (Zoom, Google Meet, etc.), and enjoy the excitement of collaborative output.

For more info, visit https://travelunity.org/youth

Volunteer Grant Writer
Location: Remote
Organization: Mentoring Mighty Minds (501(c)(3) Nonprofit)

About Us:
Mentoring Mighty Minds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth in Title I schools and underserved communities. Our mission is to provide students with real-world skills, exposure to trade opportunities, and the mindset shift from employee to entrepreneur. We offer mentorship, resources, and support to students, families, and educators to foster long-term success and community transformation.

Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Volunteer Grant Writer to support our mission by identifying and securing county, state, and federal grant funding. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in writing successful grant proposals and navigating the grant application process. This role is critical to helping us secure funding for our operational costs and expand our impact in the communities we serve.

Responsibilities:

Research and identify grant opportunities at the county, state, and federal levels that align with our mission.

Draft, edit, and submit compelling grant proposals and supporting documents.

Track grant application deadlines and ensure timely submissions.

Collaborate with our team to gather necessary information and data for proposals.

Maintain records of submitted proposals and track outcomes.

Assist in reporting requirements and compliance with awarded grants.

Qualifications:

Proven experience writing and securing county and federal grants.

Strong writing, research, and communication skills.

Ability to understand and articulate the mission and programs of Mentoring Mighty Minds.

Detail-oriented, organized, and able to work independently.

Passion for education, community development, and youth empowerment.

Time Commitment:
This is a volunteer position with flexible hours. We are grateful for any time you can contribute and are open to discussing your availability.

Benefits:

Opportunity to make a tangible impact in underserved communities.

Gain experience working with a dynamic nonprofit organization.

Receive recognition for your contributions and the potential for future paid opportunities as funding grows.

To Apply:
Please email your resume and a brief cover letter or writing sample to info@mentoringmightyminds.org. Feel free to include any successful grant projects or funding you’ve helped secure.

Volunteer Online Presence Coordinator
Location: Remote
Organization: Mentoring Mighty Minds (501(c)(3) Nonprofit)

About Us:
Mentoring Mighty Minds is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization serving Title I schools and surrounding communities. We empower youth by equipping them with real-world skills, introducing them to trade opportunities, and guiding them to shift their mindset from employee to entrepreneur. Our programs provide mentorship, support, and resources for students, families, and educators alike.

Position Overview:
We are looking for a passionate and creative Volunteer Online Presence Coordinator to help us grow and manage our digital presence. This includes improving and maintaining our website, establishing and curating our social media platforms, and helping us tell our story online in a way that inspires support and engagement. Your work will play a key role in expanding our reach and strengthening our community impact.

Responsibilities:

Redesign or update the organization’s website for clarity, accessibility, and visual appeal.

Create and implement a content calendar for social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, etc.).

Design graphics and write copy to promote programs, events, and impact stories.

Track engagement metrics and adjust strategies as needed.

Collaborate with the team to align messaging with the organization's goals and values.

Recommend and implement tools or platforms to increase our digital reach and efficiency.

Qualifications:

Experience with website platforms (e.g., WordPress, Wix, Squarespace).

Familiarity with social media management tools (e.g., Canva, Buffer, Hootsuite).

Strong sense of branding, storytelling, and audience engagement.

Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Passion for education, youth empowerment, and community development.

Time Commitment:
Flexible hours based on your availability. A few hours a week can make a big difference!

Benefits:

Help shape the digital voice of a mission-driven nonprofit.

Build your portfolio with impactful, purpose-driven work.

Make a meaningful difference in underserved communities.

Opportunity for long-term involvement and future paid opportunities as funding grows.

To Apply:
Please send your resume and examples of past digital work (web, social, or graphic) to info@mentoringmightyminds.org. We’d love to see your creative touch!

Volunteers are invited to come to one of our WorkFaith locations to share a short testimony about their volunteer experience. During this time, we will record a brief video testimony, take a photo, and collect a short quote or a few sentences. Participation in the video is optional.

These stories may be featured in our newsletter, on social media, and on our volunteer platform.

What to expect:

A short visit to a WorkFaith location

A few sentences about your volunteer experience

A photo taken on site

An optional brief video testimony (you may opt out)

Join our team as an ESL (English as a Second Language) Classroom Assistant and help adult learners build the language skills they need to thrive. 

As a classroom assistant, you’ll work alongside trained instructors to create a welcoming, supportive learning environment. Whether students are just beginning to learn the alphabet or practicing everyday conversations, your presence helps build confidence and connection. 

As a volunteer, you may: 

Lead one-on-one or small group conversation practice 

Help students who missed class catch up on lessons 

Offer translation support for pre-beginner and literacy-level learners (if you speak a shared language) 

Your support will help refugees improve their English, strengthen their communication skills, and work toward life-changing goals—like getting a job, talking to a doctor, or helping their children with school. 

We offer classes Monday through Friday, between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM. 

No teaching experience required—just patience, encouragement, and a passion for helping others. 

Join TWST4Girls as a Scholars Program Advisor and walk alongside high school girls on their path to college. Through monthly virtual check-ins, you’ll help students set goals, stay motivated, and prepare for life after graduation—all while making a lasting impact.

APPLY HERE!

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

Key Responsibilities:

Mentor 1–3 students through monthly virtual sessions

Guide students in academic planning and goal setting

Support with college and scholarship prep

Celebrate student wins and encourage growth

Collaborate with TWST4Girls staff to track progress

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

APPLY HERE

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

TWST4Girls Team Key Responsibilities: 

Recruit passionate volunteers aligned with our mission

Onboard new volunteers with care and clarity

Train individuals and groups for their specific roles

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 volunteer records organized and up to date

Help create a welcoming, mission-driven volunteer culture

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.

Help The AIP BIPOC Network share our story through engaging videos!

We’re seeking a creative volunteer to create short highlight reels from past and current events for Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok. Using our provided photos and video clips, you’ll produce visually appealing recaps that showcase our mission: to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment.

Tasks:

Time Commitment:

Skills Needed:

How to Get Started: Submit your interest through Volunteer Houston. Once we receive your application, we’ll contact you to schedule an initial call. You may also send your resume or CV directly to info@aipbipoc.org.

Help The AIP BIPOC Network identify funding opportunities that power our mission!

We’re seeking a detail-oriented volunteer to research grants that align with our work to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment. You’ll compile a list of potential funders and deadlines, giving us more time to focus on writing strong applications.

Tasks:

Time Commitment:

Skills Needed:

How to Get Started: Submit your interest through Volunteer Houston. Once we receive your application, we’ll contact you to schedule an initial call. You may also send your resume or CV directly to info@aipbipoc.org.

We’re seeking an outgoing, organized volunteer to reach out to local businesses, organizations, and community members to secure sponsorships and in-kind donations for events and programs. Your efforts will directly support our mission: to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment.

Tasks:

Time Commitment:

Skills Needed:

How to Get Started: Submit your interest through Volunteer Houston. Once we receive your application, we’ll contact you to schedule an initial call. You may also send your resume or CV directly to info@aipbipoc.org.

Location: Houston – Fully Remote/Zoom

Hours: Part-time – after school and weekends

Compensation: Unpaid

About Us:

Texans Tutor Texans is a NEW nonprofit in Houston that is dedicated to creating accessible educational experiences that foster lifelong learning for public school students who are in need of academic support outside school hours. We offer one-on-one tutoring sessions and drop-in group sessions for general schoolwork assistance. We are looking for high school students who are interested in interning as tutors with us for school credit or volunteer hours. 

Responsibilities: 

Qualifications:

The AIP BIPOC Network is seeking a licensed attorney volunteer to provide legal guidance that strengthens our nonprofit foundation. Your expertise will help ensure our contracts, policies, and governance documents are sound, so we can focus on advancing our mission to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment.

Tasks:

Review contracts, MOUs, and partnership agreements

Advise on bylaws, board policies, and volunteer/HR agreements

Provide guidance on compliance and risk management

Assist with intellectual property protections (trademarks, copyrights)

Time Commitment:

Approx. 2–4 hours per month (may vary by project)

Flexible schedule, remote with virtual check-ins

Skills & Requirements:

Licensed attorney in good standing (active or retired)

Familiarity with nonprofit law preferred

Strong attention to detail and ability to communicate legal concepts clearly

Proof of credentials and signed confidentiality agreement required

How to Get Started:
Submit your interest through Volunteer Houston. Once we receive your application, we’ll contact you to schedule an initial call. Please also send your resume/CV and proof of legal credentials to info@aipbipoc.org.

The AIP BIPOC Network is seeking a law student volunteer to assist with legal research and nonprofit policy development. This role offers practical experience in nonprofit and public interest law while supporting our mission to improve the quality of life of the BIPOC Autoimmune Community through Awareness, Advocacy, Action, Assessment, and Alignment.

Tasks:

Research nonprofit governance and compliance requirements

Assist in drafting or updating bylaws, board policies, and volunteer/HR agreements

Prepare plain-language summaries of legal standards or best practices

Support attorney review by preparing draft documents and issue briefs

Time Commitment:

Approx. 4–6 hours per month

Flexible schedule, remote with virtual check-ins

Skills & Requirements:

Current law student (1L–3L) or recent graduate

Strong legal research and writing skills

Interest in nonprofit or public interest law

Proof of enrollment and signed confidentiality agreement required

How to Get Started:
Submit your interest through Volunteer Houston. Once we receive your application, we’ll contact you to schedule an initial call. Please also send your resume/CV and proof of enrollment to info@aipbipoc.org.

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.

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.

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.

We teach 90-minute classes on a weekly basis at multiple locations. Classroom volunteers are needed to help teach, take attendance, run slides, distribute handouts, and more.

Do you enjoy helping others hone in on their strengths? Do you have experience interviewing job candidates? Are you a mentor or aspire to be one? Do you want to make an impact in someone's life during a critical moment in time? Are you looking for flexible, virtual interaction with people?

Come join us on Zoom! Help job seekers refine their interview skills by asking real-world questions and offering constructive feedback. Your guidance will boost their confidence, improve communication, and prepare them for job opportunities.

Time commitment: 3x a month on Thursdays, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm

What: As a Mock Interviewer, you will assist our clients currently enrolled in our Job Search Accelerator (JSA) class.  Volunteers help clients practice their job interviewing skills by asking difficult interview questions and providing feedback after each question. Serving in this capacity, you will instill hope and confidence for those navigating a job search.

When: This is a virtual volunteer opportunity that takes place 3x a month from 12:30PM-2:00PM. Volunteers meet on Zoom as a group and then meet with 1-3 clients in a breakout room.

Responsibilities:

Qualifications

Why volunteer?

Sign up today to make an impact!

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.

Click Here for a brief training overview of this opportunity!

If you would like to participate in this opportunity. Please sign up here: WorkFaith Volunteer

Are you someone who enjoys lifting others up through words of encouragement? This opportunity is for volunteers who want to support WorkFaith clients by sharing positive, motivating messages during their class week.

What you’ll do:

Write encouraging notes for clients

Share uplifting, faith-aligned messages, prayer, and scripture that build confidence and motivation

Time Commitment: 

1 Hour

When:

The 1st Tuesday of the month

Location:

4555 Dacoma St. Houston, TX

Virtual: Please state in the notes that you will be doing this opportunity virtually. 

Why it matters:
Your words can help clients feel supported and encouraged as they take important steps toward their next career opportunity.

Are you someone who enjoys lifting others up through words of encouragement? This opportunity is for volunteers who want to support WorkFaith clients by sharing positive, motivating messages during their class week.

What you’ll do:

Write encouraging notes for clients

Share uplifting, faith-aligned messages, prayer, and scripture that build confidence and motivation

Time Commitment: 

1 Hour

When:

The 1st Tuesday of the month

Location:

4555 Dacoma St. Houston, TX

Virtual: Please state in the notes that you will be doing this opportunity virtually. 

Why it matters:
Your words can help clients feel supported and encouraged as they take important steps toward their next career opportunity

If you would like to participate in this opportunity, please sign up here: WorkFaith Volunteer

Volunteer Career Coaches aim to help individuals secure long-term employment, advance their careers, or transition professionally.

Coaches will assist with:

Time: Coaches are asked to commit to regular volunteer service for this opportunity.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate enjoys coaching, motivating and supporting others in search of employment. Experience in recruiting, not-for-profit, social work, management or motivational speaking is helpful for this position. In conjunction with our mission, coaches are passionate about serving others and are willing to offer spiritual guidance with a Christian perspective.

Next Steps: This position requires a pre-screening through both the Volunteer and Programs Departments, a successful background check and completion of an online, 2-hour training course. Additionally, prospective volunteer coaches will have live training/shadowing sessions with a WorkFaith Career Coach

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

Ready to change a life from the comfort of home? 

SHARE! is looking for caring adults or families to host international exchange students for the upcoming school year or semester.   Hosting a SHARE! exchange student fosters lifelong friendships and deeper understanding of other cultures.  

Host families provide a bed, meals, as well as friendship, understanding, and a desire to share their American way of life.  All students speak English, are covered by medical insurance and have spending money for their personal expenses. They attend the high school closest to their host family's home and hope to arrive in August.  

Families are able to choose their own boy or girl.  SHARE! students come from more than twenty five different countries such as: 

    * ARGENTINA

    * AUSTRALIA

    * BELGIUM

    * BRAZIL    * CHINA & HONG KONG

    * CZECH REPUBLIC   

    * FRANCE

    * GERMANY

    * ITALY

    * JAPAN

    * MEXICO       

    * SLOVAKIA

    * SPAIN   

    * THAILAND 

SHARE! families are diverse! Traditional two-parent families (with or without children), single parents or adults, and retired couples all make wonderful host families.  

Start making a difference in a young person's life and yours!  Contact SHARE! for more information at 800-941-3738 or www.sharesouthwest.org.

This summer, support those experiencing unsheltered homelessness in Houston by providing hot weather bags. Your contribution can make a significant impact, offering essential items that provide relief from the intense heat.

Below is a list of recommended items that can help bring comfort and protection during Houston's scorching summer months:

Hot Weather Bags:

·         Frog towels/cooling gators

·         Hybrid ponchos

·         Handheld fans/neck fans

·         Bug spray

·         Sunscreen

·         Baseball caps

·         Sunglasses

·         Ziplock bags

·         Socks

·         Propel packets

·         Wet wipes

·         Lip balm/Chapstick

·         Daily Vitamins

·         Mosquito netting

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!

We are seeking a volunteer(s) to help support fundraising and community engagement efforts. This role supports the sustainability of our mission by helping grow donations, strengthen donor relationships, and identify new funding opportunities.

Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating fundraising efforts in collaboration with the team

• Engaging with community supporters

• Researching and assisting with grant opportunities and proposal writing

• Identifying new revenue and partnership opportunities

This is a great opportunity for someone interested in nonprofit development, fundraising strategy, and grant writing while making a meaningful impact. If you are organized, proactive, and passionate about supporting a mission-driven organization, we’d love to hear from you!

donations of stuffed animals, plushies, or babydolls for gifts for the teen for the duration of camp

In need of a Marketing Manager to help with our marketing strategies, social media postings (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, TikTok) and creating flyers and brochures for activities, and workshops. Looking for someone willing to commit to the time they are able to do. We are lookin for 5 - 10 hours per week. 

In need of a Fundraising Manager to help with our fundraising strategies. Looking for someone willing to commit to the time they are able to do. We are lookin for 5 - 10 hours per week. Our organization is in its early stages and we are in dire need of help to do some mini fundraising coordination to help the founder with the necessary overhead costs of our programs. 

We are looking for an intern and also volunteers who love animals and have a social media account. Our social media intern would focus on social media campaigns while our volunteers can help with one or all of the below!

- taking videos at shelter events if you do not want to be remote/want interaction with animals
Remote:
- taking videos of your own animals
- creating cute videos inside instagram or facebook for social media posting
- creating collaborative posts with partner animal rescues
- create and manage a new tik tok account
- get approval on new ideas and run with them
- repost from other nonprofit animal accounts
- share a story on instagram/fb daily
- set up a social media strategy

Thank you for checking us out! We are looking for volunteers age 13 and older who love animals!

Volunteers can choose to do one or more of the below.

In person:
- volunteer at animal events like the doodle romp on 3/29
- walk dogs at partner shelters
- take photos/videos of foster dogs for their adoption posts
- hang flyers in approved retail locations

Remote tasks, including but not limited to
- collaborate with partner rescues
- check meowpups.org for mistakes
- create social media posts
- take videos of your own animals to be used
- create flyers
- spreading the word
- reposting, commenting, liking social media posts
- help with event planning
- help with volunteer coordination 
- contact vet offices
- provide opinions on new campaigns and products

We are looking for an intern 15 and older who loves animals and is very comfortable talking to new people on the phone, composing emails, and possibly messaging on social media.

Our partnerships coordinator would focus on reaching out to new and existing nonprofit partners and working with event volunteers   - reach out to existing and new nonprofit partners 

- reach out to businesses via phone and email  - maybe messaging on social media, but not required