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Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer today with any of these organizations:
Houston Food Bank
Volunteers make it possible for The Houston Food Bank to distribute more than 30 million
pounds of food annually to nearly 400 programs, such as food pantries, homeless shelters,
safe havens for women and children, and other nonprofit organizations that work directly with
the elderly.
San Jacinto Girl Scouts
Being a Girl Scout volunteer will give you a chance to meet new people, spend your time
meaningfully, use your talents and skills, and learn new ones. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Council offer adults an exciting opportunity to partner with an organization of timeless
character, genuine purpose, and far-reaching promise; the promise that Girl Scouting is for
every girl, everywhere.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children between the ages of 6-15, who are primarily from
single-parent families, with volunteer adult mentors. Both the children and their parents
receive training on communication skills and empowerment in addition to invitations to on-
going training sessions and annual BBBS events.
Prevent Blindness Texas
Our volunteers, The Visionaries, are trained and certified to provide adult and child vision
screening. The Visionaries actively provide weekend screenings for the community and assist
in other projects, which may include supportive services for State Office and Branch Offices.
Houston Greeters
Local volunteers serving as Houston Greeter host individuals for two to four hour visits to one
of the city’s local attractions or cultural destinations, such as the Museum District, Galveston
beaches, or one of the areas historical neighborhoods.
Meals on Wheels
The program delivers hot nutritious meals to the homebound elderly, spending a few minutes
with each client as a friendly visit. The agency provides meals to a daily average of 142
persons.
Girls Incorporated
Volunteers are needed throughout the year on a variety of programs and projects. We seek
volunteers with a wide range of backgrounds and skills, and we offer short-term and ongoing
positions for volunteers to work, learn and grow alongside Girls Incorporated of Greater
Houston’s girls and staff.
Covenant House Texas
You can be the first to greet a young person seeking services from Covenant House Texas!
Volunteers answer phone calls, provide walk-in services such as preparing sack lunches and
hygiene kits, keep records on clients, and interview youth wishing to be admitted to our
programs.
Habitat for Humanity
We are a unique volunteer experience - the tangible results of a day on the construction site
or the emotional involvement in a family's growth are things that make the Habitat experience
more fulfilling than you can ever imagine. We give volunteers an opportunity to not only
make a difference, but also make a connection with a family moving toward stability,
entitlement, and home ownership.
Houston Food Bank
Volunteers make it possible for The Houston Food Bank to distribute more than 30 million
pounds of food annually to nearly 400 programs, such as food pantries, homeless shelters,
safe havens for women and children, and other nonprofit organizations that work directly with
the elderly.
San Jacinto Girl Scouts
Being a Girl Scout volunteer will give you a chance to meet new people, spend your time
meaningfully, use your talents and skills, and learn new ones. Girl Scouts of San Jacinto
Council offer adults an exciting opportunity to partner with an organization of timeless
character, genuine purpose, and far-reaching promise; the promise that Girl Scouting is for
every girl, everywhere.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Houston
Big Brothers Big Sisters matches children between the ages of 6-15, who are primarily from
single-parent families, with volunteer adult mentors. Both the children and their parents
receive training on communication skills and empowerment in addition to invitations to on-
going training sessions and annual BBBS events.
Prevent Blindness Texas
Our volunteers, The Visionaries, are trained and certified to provide adult and child vision
screening. The Visionaries actively provide weekend screenings for the community and assist
in other projects, which may include supportive services for State Office and Branch Offices.
Houston Greeters
Local volunteers serving as Houston Greeter host individuals for two to four hour visits to one
of the city’s local attractions or cultural destinations, such as the Museum District, Galveston
beaches, or one of the areas historical neighborhoods.
Meals on Wheels
The program delivers hot nutritious meals to the homebound elderly, spending a few minutes
with each client as a friendly visit. The agency provides meals to a daily average of 142
persons.
Girls Incorporated
Volunteers are needed throughout the year on a variety of programs and projects. We seek
volunteers with a wide range of backgrounds and skills, and we offer short-term and ongoing
positions for volunteers to work, learn and grow alongside Girls Incorporated of Greater
Houston’s girls and staff.
Covenant House Texas
You can be the first to greet a young person seeking services from Covenant House Texas!
Volunteers answer phone calls, provide walk-in services such as preparing sack lunches and
hygiene kits, keep records on clients, and interview youth wishing to be admitted to our
programs.
Habitat for Humanity
We are a unique volunteer experience - the tangible results of a day on the construction site
or the emotional involvement in a family's growth are things that make the Habitat experience
more fulfilling than you can ever imagine. We give volunteers an opportunity to not only
make a difference, but also make a connection with a family moving toward stability,
entitlement, and home ownership.
Volunteering is a from-the-heart endeavor that allows you to help yourself while at the same
time helping others. Best of all, you can volunteer today! You usually don’t have to be an
expert of any kind.
time helping others. Best of all, you can volunteer today! You usually don’t have to be an
expert of any kind.
Spotlight Opportunities - updated April 14
MIND THE CHILDREN as a volunteer at an elementary school in League City.
Overseeing a group of youngsters (ages 5 and up), you'll keep them cheerfully
occupied with games and snacks while their moms and dads attend parenting
classes nearby. This upbeat assignment is available Wednesay and Thursday
evenings between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Additional details online at http://www.
volunteerhouston.org
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY greater Houston will be better prepared thanks to a
disaster drill being held at the George R. Brown Convention Center on April 29 from
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This exercise will help emergency management staff fine-tune
their procedures should a hurricane threaten the Houston area this year. Lots of
volunteers will be needed to make this drill realistic, with the largest number playing
the role of would-be evacuees. Individual volunteers should be at least age 15, but
families with younger children are also invited to participate. Additional details online
at http://www.volunteerhouston.org
HISTORY AND DESTINY will be intertwined themes at the annual San Jacinto Day
Festival taking place April 26 in LaPorte. This celebration of the legendary Battle of
San Jacinto features a full day of music, food, games, and fun. Volunteers will be
needed to greet the public and assist at an information booth and water station. In
return for their time, volunteers will be accorded parking passes and free lunch. The
minimum age for individual volunteers is 17, but persons as young as 14 can
volunteer if accompanied by an adult. Additional details online at http://www.
volunteerhouston.org
GOOD ORGANIZERS are wanted as volunteers to help with preparations for the
Houston Public Library's annual bargain book sale. With this mammoth sale coming
up in May, volunteers will be needed on Saturdays between now and then to sort and
box the massive quantities of books that will be involved. Three-hour volunteer shifts
will be available at a warehouse near Bingle and Little York. The minimum age for
volunteers is 15. Additional details online at http://www.volunteerhouston.org
MIND THE CHILDREN as a volunteer at an elementary school in League City.
Overseeing a group of youngsters (ages 5 and up), you'll keep them cheerfully
occupied with games and snacks while their moms and dads attend parenting
classes nearby. This upbeat assignment is available Wednesay and Thursday
evenings between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Additional details online at http://www.
volunteerhouston.org
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY greater Houston will be better prepared thanks to a
disaster drill being held at the George R. Brown Convention Center on April 29 from
5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. This exercise will help emergency management staff fine-tune
their procedures should a hurricane threaten the Houston area this year. Lots of
volunteers will be needed to make this drill realistic, with the largest number playing
the role of would-be evacuees. Individual volunteers should be at least age 15, but
families with younger children are also invited to participate. Additional details online
at http://www.volunteerhouston.org
HISTORY AND DESTINY will be intertwined themes at the annual San Jacinto Day
Festival taking place April 26 in LaPorte. This celebration of the legendary Battle of
San Jacinto features a full day of music, food, games, and fun. Volunteers will be
needed to greet the public and assist at an information booth and water station. In
return for their time, volunteers will be accorded parking passes and free lunch. The
minimum age for individual volunteers is 17, but persons as young as 14 can
volunteer if accompanied by an adult. Additional details online at http://www.
volunteerhouston.org
GOOD ORGANIZERS are wanted as volunteers to help with preparations for the
Houston Public Library's annual bargain book sale. With this mammoth sale coming
up in May, volunteers will be needed on Saturdays between now and then to sort and
box the massive quantities of books that will be involved. Three-hour volunteer shifts
will be available at a warehouse near Bingle and Little York. The minimum age for
volunteers is 15. Additional details online at http://www.volunteerhouston.org
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