Community Volunteer Guide
2024
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land The museum offers multiple volunteering opportunities year-round for both adults and high school students looking to promote science education at the museum. • Adult sample activities: organize field trips, assist with guest tours, maintain ongoing exhibits behind the scenes and participate in workshops and lectures • Teen sample activities: acting as teen docents, demonstrating hands-on activities at exhibits • Donations accepted: financial donations • 13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land • www.sugarland.hmns.org The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County The council provides basic literacy and English instruction, GED preparation, computer skills and citizenship to area adult residents. • Sample activities: work one-on-one with adults needing help in basic literacy, provide administrative support and help with annual fundraising events • Donations accepted: monetary donations, in-kind donations, paper products, notebooks, general
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in Fort Bend County, including cities such as Sugar Land, Missouri City and Rosenberg. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Animal services
Animal services
Serve Sugar Land The city of Sugar Land offers opportunities for volunteers age 14 and older to assist different city departments, including at the Sugar Land Animal Shelter. • Sample activities: cat enrichment, clean cages, provide fresh food and water, walk dogs • Donations accepted: money, Fancy Feast canned kitten food, fleece blankets, cat hideaways and dog enrichment items
Fort Bend County Animal Services The organization welcomes volunteers to assist with animal care for the more than 3,500 animals the shelter takes in each year. • Sample activities: assist with socializing, walking, bathing and grooming tasks • Donations accepted: food, toys, beds, bottles for kittens and puppies
• 101 Gillingham Lane, Sugar Land • www.sugarlandtx.gov/volunteer
Civic
Missouri City Green This environmental nonprofit brings residents together through its educational programs, beautification projects and recycling activities. • Sample activities: individuals, school groups and other service organizations can volunteer to assist with community events • Donations accepted: monetary contributions Sugar Land Heritage Foundation This organization’s mission is to inspire community pride by collecting, preserving, communicating and celebrating the history of Sugar Land. • Sample activities: become a heritage ambassador, office management, artifact cataloging, data entry services • Donations accepted: financial donations • 198 Kempner St., Sugar Land • www.slheritage.org • P.O. Box 1175, Missouri City • www.missouricitygreen.org
office supplies, children’s books • 12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land • www.ftbendliteracy.org
• 1210 Blume Road, Rosenberg • www.fortbendcountytx.gov
Housing support
Fort Bend Family Promise The organization mobilizes a network of local congregations to help families regain housing. • Sample activities: administrative support, children’s activities, maintenance and cleaning, and leading adult classes • Donations accepted: monetary donations, computers, books and video games, gas cards, feminine items, dishes and glasses, in-kind donations • 4645 Cartwright Road, Missouri City • www.fortbendfamilypromise.org Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity This nonprofit seeks volunteers who can donate their time and skills to build homes throughout the county. • Sample activities: build homes, administrative support at office or ReStore, serve on volunteer committees • Donations accepted: monetary donations; household items such as furniture and working appliances; building materials such as doors and windows; parcels of land; vehicles • 505 Julie Rivers Drive, Ste. 150, Sugar Land • www.fortbendhabitat.org Fort Bend Rainbow Room The Rainbow Room provides emergency and transitional supplies to Fort Bend County children and families involved with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services due to abuse and neglect. • Sample activities: assist with its events, grant
writing, inventory management, donation solicitation and organizing drives to collect needed items • Donations accepted: monetary donations, in-kind donations, new diaper bags, twin-sized sheets and comforters, new athletic shoes, pillows, paper towels and toilet paper, school supplies, books, toys • 3150 BF Terry Blvd., Rosenberg • www.fbrr.org Fort Bend Women’s Center This is an organization designed to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children to gain safety and independence through its services. • Sample activities: work in the shelter and alongside clients through its various programs, assist with special events, help with office administration, staff the crisis hotline or help sort through donations • Donations accepted: monetary donations, household items, toiletries, clothing, diapers, give or
Education
The Fort Bend Education Foundation This nonprofit organization within Fort Bend ISD supports the school district through its grant programs and community events. • Sample activities: join the efforts of the Friends of the Foundation Auxiliary—a group that helps create awareness of the community’s educational needs; recruitment for fundraising; pickleball tournament; donations collection • Donations accepted: monetary donations accepted in tiers, cakes before auctions, other auction items for galas, adopt-a-teacher
shop at ThriftWise store, sponsor events • Home office: 501 E. Hwy. 90A, Richmond • www.fbwc.org
Human services
The Arc of Fort Bend County The advocacy organization ensures opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental
• 16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land • www.fortbendisd.com/foundation
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