Conroe - Montgomery Edition | November 2024

Community Volunteer Guide

2024

Residents of the Conroe and Montgomery area have several options for places they can volunteer to help with the community, children, animals, food insecurity programs and other nonprofit groups. Here are a few organizations accepting volunteers or donations. This list is not comprehensive. Animals Henry’s Home Horse Sanctuary The nonprofit is a haven for rescued horses and provides therapeutic programs at no cost. • Sample activities: administrative duties, community engagement, leading fundraising campaigns, support therapeutic equine learning programs • Donations accepted: monetary donations • 14638 Perry Road, Conroe • www.henryshomehorsesanctuary.org Montgomery County Animal Shelter The Montgomery County Animal Shelter helps with animal care and placement in Montgomery County. • Sample activities: assist with dog bathing and walking, cat handling, on- and off-site adoptions, fostering and laundry; administrative tasks; serve as vet staffer, a surgery assistant or a photographer’s assistant • Donations accepted: monetary donations, medical supplies, blankets, toys, food, treats, lick mats, crates and kennels • 8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe • www.mcaspets.org Community aid Assistance League of Montgomery County Assistance League’s all-volunteer nonprofit organization has been transforming the lives of children and adults. • Sample activities: Work in the thrift shop, assist with various community programs, serve as team leaders, administrative work, information technology, accounting/bookkeeping, marketing and social media • Donations accepted: Donations of gently used clothing and household items; monetary donations • 126 N. San Jacinto St., Conroe • www.assistanceleague.org/montgomery-county Community Assistance Center Community Assistance Center offers a variety of essential assistance programs from basic need services to long-term case management for individuals and families. • Sample activities: stock food pantry; assist clients with food selection; sort, organize and price donations; administrative help; deliver senior groceries • Donations accepted: Almost any items are accepted, except mattresses. • 1022 McCall Ave., Conroe • https://cac-mctx.org Dispute Resolution Center of Montgomery County The volunteer-driven organization has provided

affordable dispute resolution services and training in the Montgomery County area since 1988. • Sample activities: mediation, conflict resolution, art contest judging, awards ceremony assistance, conflict resolution education, office tasks, community outreach, event planning • Donations accepted: individually wrapped candy, snacks and bottled water; office supplies; paper towels and wipes; gift cards; monetary donations • 201 N. Thompson St., Ste. 106, Conroe • www.resolution-center.org New Danville New Danville is a nonprofit residential and day program community for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. • Sample activities: help with large group service projects • Donations accepted: monetary; resale items, including furniture, housewares, jewelry, collectibles, books, toys • 10951 Shepard Hill Road, Willis • www.newdanville.org

Seniors

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County The nonprofit provides homebound seniors in Montgomery County with hot, nutritious meals and a safety check from volunteers. • Sample activities: delivering weekday meals and Saturday breakfast bags; helping in the kitchen; Thanksgiving meal bag delivery and holiday gift delivery • Donations accepted: soups, stews, large-print puzzle books, Breakfast Bags, and Thanksgiving Meal Bags • 111 S. 2nd St., Conroe • www.mowmc.org

Women

The Montgomery County Women’s Center The Montgomery County Women’s Center helps survivors of domestic abuse and sexual assault. • Sample activities: cooking meals at the shelter, monitoring children during counseling, overseeing counseling sessions, volunteering at the store with unloading and sorting clothes. • Donations accepted: household items, clothes, furniture, dishes, toiletries, toddler beds, portable cribs • 1600 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 130, The Woodlands • www.mcwctx.org

Health

Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital Volunteers interact with patients, assist staff and provide administrative support. • Sample activities: rounding on patients, greeting/ wayfinding and providing departmental support • Donations accepted: books and magazines • 17021 I-45 N., The Woodlands • www.houstonmethodist.org/giving/volunteer/ volunteer-opportunities/the-woodlands Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center The hospital has volunteer opportunities for adults over the age of 18, and junior volunteer opportunities for high school students at least 15 years old. • Sample activities: patient interactions, community event support and clerical services • Donations accepted: Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center accepts donations to supply programs and resources. Donations are also accepted for pediatric patients and visitors and the NICU has an active foundation gifting program.

Youth & families Angel Reach

The nonprofit serves kinship families and youth aging out of the foster care system as well as young people ages 16-24 at risk for homelessness. • Sample activities: provide cooking classes or life lesson trainings once a week, or sign up to be a mentor for those in the program. • Donations accepted: donations can be made online, or by check. Donations of tangible items are also accepted. • 900 W. Dallas St., Conroe; donations accepted at 2121 Child Advocates of Montgomery County The organization empowers vulnerable children. • Sample activities: become an advocate for a child, volunteer for various activities, help with fundraising • Donations accepted: new toy and new book donations; monetary donations • 505 N. Main St., Conroe • https://childadvocatestexas.org Yes to Youth The organization provides crisis counseling, intervention and suicide prevention services. • Sample activities: groundskeeping, event help • Donations accepted: monetary gifts • 8701 New Trails Drive, Ste. 118, The Woodlands • www.sayyestoyouth.org Timber Lane, Conroe • www.angelreach.org

• 9250 Pinecroft Drive, The Woodlands • https://volunteer.memorialhermann.org

Housing

Habitat for Humanity Montgomery County The nonprofit aims to build safe and sustainable housing. • Sample activities: home repairs, construction, resale shop • Donations accepted: monetary contributions, donated home goods, supplies through the resale shop

• 9407 Hwy. 242, Conroe • www.habitatmctx.com

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