Community
BY WESLEY GARDNER & EMILY LINCKE
Volunteer Guide
2023
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in Lake Houston, Humble and Kingwood. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
Empower children
Care for the environment
Empower children
Humble ISD Contribute to the education of Humble ISD students in grades pre-K-12. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. • Sample activities: volunteering at a school book fair, being a student’s reading buddy, serving as a crossing guard, helping a teacher assemble materials • Donations accepted: monetary donations accepted through the Humble ISD Education Foundation • 48 campus locations • www.humbleisd.net/volunteer Humble ISD Education Foundation The Humble ISD Education Foundation is a nonprofit dedicated to raising funds for innovative education projects within Humble ISD classrooms. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. • Sample activities: committee service opportunities, special event assistance, pro bono services • Donations accepted: monetary and sponsorships
FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center aims to assist individuals and families by offering a 24-hour crisis hotline, support groups, counseling, court-approved anger management and parenting classes, case management and a temporary shelter for survivors of domestic violence and/or sexual assault. • Sample activities: assist in the counseling center/ administrative office in Humble, help at the shelter (undisclosed location) and at outreach events • Donations accepted: monetary, specific gift cards, new clothing, hygiene items • 1203 S. Houston Ave., Humble (Crisis & Counseling Center) • www.familytimeccc.org Humble Area Assistance Ministries Humble Area Assistance Ministries is an interfaith organization that connects individuals and families to community resources, helping to build stronger futures by inspiring hope. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. • Sample activities: pick up drivers and warehouse workers at the food pantry; off-site sandwich assembly; off-site projects; data entry and administrative assistance; Meals on Wheels deliveries; assistance at HAAM resale store • Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind, nonperishable food, hygiene items, completed off-site projects • 204 First St., Humble (HAAM Resale Store); 1302 First St., Humble (HAAM Social Services); 22310 Loop 494, Kingwood (Black Cat Junction Resale Store) • www.haamministries.org Lake Houston Family YMCA This local YMCA serves the Lake Houston community through programs and social services designed to help individuals and families learn, grow and thrive. • Sample activities: fundraising, serving on the board of directors or a committee, coaching sports teams, becoming a buddy for adaptive sports program members • Donations accepted: monetary • 2402 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood • www.ymcahouston.org
Mercer Botanic Gardens Mercer Botanic Gardens has a variety of indoor and outdoor opportunities, most of which are available to volunteers age 16 and older. • Sample activities: garden maintenance, plant sales at events, adult and children’s garden tours, data entry, inventory, event planning, painting, greeting guests • Donations accepted: monetary, large trees, benches and wind chimes • 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble • www.pct3.com/mbg
• 10203 Birchridge Drive, Humble • www.humbleisdfoundation.org
Care for the environment
Better the city
Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center Conservation Connections This Precinct 3 park offers free education programs and events with the help of volunteers. Volunteers age 18 or younger must be accompanied by an adult, and background checks are not required unless volunteers are working with programs or camps. • Sample activities: assisting with park conservation projects, gardening projects, invasive plant removal • Donations accepted: monetary and in-kind donations • 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble • www.pct3.com/jjp
Friends of the Library Kingwood The nonprofit supports the Kingwood Branch Library by operating a bookstore in the library as well as an off-site online center from which books are listed, sold and shipped. Proceeds from donated books and other media support the Kingwood Branch Library. • Sample activities: helping to run both the bookstore and the online center
• Donations accepted: monetary • 4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood • www.kingwoodfolk.org Precinct 3 Volunteer Program with Community Centers
Support families
Harris County Precinct 3 operates eight community centers that offer residents of all ages group activities, fitness classes, educational seminars and social support. Volunteer opportunities are available through various off-site organizations. • Sample activities: craft making; working outdoor festival activities; holiday decorating; assisting exercise classes; and helping Summer Kids programs, game days, art classes and senior citizen trips • Donations accepted: monetary • Location varies (Precinct 3 transportation provided) • www.pct3.com/explore/community-centers
Family Promise of Lake Houston Family Promise of Lake Houston serves low-income families that become homeless due to an unfortunate circumstance. The nonprofit provides daily support and education programs that lead each family to permanent self-sufficiency. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult. • Sample activities: helping children with homework, serving meals, providing transportation, lawn care, tutoring, resume writing, minor auto repairing, special event help, gardening, supply collection • Donations accepted: monetary and corporate matching • 1590 FM 1960 Bypass Road E., Humble • www.fplh.org
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