Community
BY ASIA ARMOUR & SHAWN ARRAJJ
Volunteer Guide
2023
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in Heights, River Oaks, Montrose and surrounding areas. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Empower children
Care for the environment
Empower children
Girls Empowerment Network The organization advances self-efficacy—or the belief in oneself to succeed—in girls in grades 3-12 through programs that foster confidence, coping skills, collaboration, communication, critical thinking and creativity. • Sample activities: writing role model letters, creating armation bookmarks, signing up for Girl Connect events • Donations accepted: money, merchandise sales, car donations, stock donations Workshop Houston The nonprofit’s mission is to provide creative, technical and educational resources to young people who are involved in the arts. • Sample activities: working with students during after- school programs once per week during the semester • Donations accepted: checks, in-kind materials • 3615 Sauer St., Houston • www.workshophouston.org • 4660 Beechnut St., Ste. 102, Houston • www.girlsempowermentnetwork.org
Be a Resource The nonprofit works to provide resources to children in Child Protective Services in Houston as well as children who are referred to the organization. • Sample activities: helping with community events; creating hygiene packs and school bags; hosting drives • Donations accepted: money; hygiene products for babies and children; toys; books; diapers; clothing in all sizes; blankets; stuffed animals
Plant it Forward The Houston-based nonprofit works with more than 60 farmers with refugee backgrounds, including farmers operating five urban sites and four rural sites. • Sample activities: helping urban farmers weed, mulch and compost; working at a local farmers market; being a veggie guide content creator • Donations accepted: Venmo, PayPal, mail, stock • Montrose: 1300 Sul Ross St., Houston • Blossom Heights: 8720 Lipan Road, Houston • www.plantitforward.farm
• 3572 E. T C Jester Blvd., Houston • www.bearesourcehouston.org
cleaning supplies • 1110 Lovett Blvd., Houston • www.covenanthousetx.org
Help animals
Care for the environment
Special Pals This animal welfare nonprofit and no-kill shelter works to save animal lives. The center provides adoptions, fostering, low-cost clinics and rescue boarding. • Sample activities: taking care of animals; assisting with administrative work; helping with events; helping transport animals to veterinarians for medical needs; fostering; dog walking; photography, marketing and social media help • Donations accepted: money, gift cards • 3830 Greenhouse Road, Houston • www.specialpals.org
Coastal Prairie Conservancy This organization works to preserve and protect the acres that make up the Katy Prairie for the well-being of the wildlife and people in the area. • Sample activities: participating in Stewardship Saturdays; collecting seeds; caring for the plant nursery; guiding as a docent; helping with pocket prairie initiatives • Donations accepted: money, estate plans, merchandise sales, Kroger Community Awards • Houston office: 5615 Kirby Drive, Ste. 867, Houston • Field office: 31975 Hebert Road, Waller • www.coastalprairieconservancy.org
Houston Area Women’s Center This organization works to end domestic violence, sexual assault and sex trafficking. Services include crisis intervention, support programs and violence prevention initiatives. • Sample activities: joining a committed volunteer fundraising committee; helping at events; offering holiday gift items; assembling essential supply kits to aid women and children in the HAWC shelter • Donations accepted: monetary contributions; food items; brand new clothing for women, infants and toddlers; toys; diapers; hygiene products; beauty products; first aid items; luggage; detergent; smaller appliances • www.hawc.org Montrose Grace Place The organization aims to provide a safe place for individuals ages 13-24 of all sexualities and genders experiencing homelessness in Houston. • Sample activities: providing and serving dinner; facilitating creative group activities; helping clean the clothing closet; providing direct mentorship • Donations accepted: money; Amazon wishlist purchases; new and gently-used clothing for ages 13- 24; unopened packages of underwear and socks
Support those in need
Feed the hungry
Covenant House Texas The nonprofit serves as a shelter for homeless youth between 18-24, providing services such as substance abuse counseling, education, vocational training and basic needs. • Sample activities: hosting activities; facilitating life skills workshops; street outreach; serving as a mentor; clerical and administrative support; serving as an academic tutor; helping with job searches; donating and serving meals • Donations accepted: money; holiday gifts and gift cards; new clothing and shoes for young men, women and children; diapers; hygiene products;
Houston Food Bank The nonprofit collects, inspects, sorts, stores and distributes food to community partners, such as pantries, soup kitchens, schools and multi-service centers. • Sample activities: sorting food; building home delivery kits; assisting with hot meals; distributing food and school supplies • Donations accepted: money, food, vehicles, stocks • East branch: 535 Portwall St., Houston • North branch: 146 Knobcrest Drive, Houston • www.houstonfoodbank.org/volunteernow
• 2515 Waugh Drive, Houston • www.montrosegraceplace.org
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