Community Volunteer Guide
2025
Learn more about volunteer and donation opportunities in Tomball and Magnolia. For specific volunteer requirements, contact the organization directly. This list is not comprehensive.
ministries in the Greater Tomball area. • Sample activities: Straightening item displays, organizing store merchandise, and carrying donated items in and out of the shop • Donations accepted: Clothing, furniture, home decor and other goods Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries The nonprofit serves Tomball-area families in crisis by providing emergency assistance with food, clothing, medical and dental care, and other household bills. • Sample activities: Retail service in The Resale Shop; local food delivery and pickup; caseworkers, mentors • Donations accepted: Gently used household items and clothing are accepted Wednesdays and Saturdays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; nonperishable items and toiletries are accepted Wednesday and Fridays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • 28583 Business 249, Tomball • https://tomballresaleshop.com
preschool-aged children and, through collaboration, providing resources to help end the cycle of poverty. • Sample activities: Making sandwiches, preparing snacks, compiling lunch bags, sorting food donations, packing grocery bags • Donations accepted: Decorated lunch bags, DIY-packed lunches (made up of a drink, snack, protein, fruit) or donations of food items. See details about accepted items at www.kidsmealsinc.org. • 5517 FM 1488, Ste. E, Magnolia • www.kidsmealsinc.org The Montgomery County Food Bank The food bank receives, packages and distributes nutritious food to hungry children, seniors and families through a network of 90+ partner agencies. • Sample activities: Sort and package donated food, inspect and assemble rescued produce boxes, prepare weekend backpack meals for schoolchildren, assist with drive-thru and mobile food distributions, deliver groceries to low-income seniors, and support special
Animals
Friends of Texas Wildlife The organization rescues, rehabilitates and releases injured, orphaned or abandoned wildlife alongside hosting many educational presentations. • Sample activities: Email ftwl.center@gmail.com for more information • Donations accepted: Monetary donations accepted online; Amazon wish list items at https://a.co/dx2fhvq • 29615 Highland Blvd., Magnolia • www.ftwl.org Montgomery County Animal Shelter The Montgomery County Animal Shelter helps with animal care and placement in Montgomery County. • Sample activities: Dog bathing and walking, cat handling, on- and off-site adoptions, fostering and laundry; administrative tasks; vet staffer, a surgery assistant or a photographer’s assistant • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, medical supplies, blankets, toys, food, treats, lick mats, crates • 8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe • www.mcaspets.org
• 300 W. Main St., Tomball • www.teamtomball.com
events or community outreach initiatives. • Donations accepted: Monetary donations, food donations • 1 Food for Life Way, Conroe • www.mcfoodbank.org
Environment
Bayou Land Conservancy Bayou Land Conservancy conserves over 15,000 acres from Bryan to Beaumont, focusing on key areas that impact the water supply, wildlife and flood control. • Sample activities: Conduct guided hikes, trail maintenance, removing invasive species, and educational outreach, volunteer committees, events • Donations accepted: Monetary and land donations • 8801 Gosling Road, Spring • www.bayoulandconservancy.org Tidy Up Tomball Tidy Up Tomball is a community-driven initiative addressing the waste issue in Tomball. • Sample activities: Biannual cleanup events where volunteers can sign up to clean up litter around town • Donations accepted: Sponsorships of cleanup events, monetary donations • www.tidyuptomball.com
Health
St. Luke’s Health-The Woodlands and Lakeside Hospitals The hospitals welcome year-round volunteers Monday through Friday. Opportunities are available for those 18 and over, with junior volunteer opportunities during the summer for high school students. • Sample activities: Administrative areas, diagnostic imaging, emergency services, waiting rooms; 200 hours of service required annually • Donations accepted: Donations are accepted at the Volunteer Services suite. • 17200 St. Luke’s Way, Ste. 160, The Woodlands • www.commonspirit.org/stlukes-health-volunteer TOMAGWA Healthcare Ministries TOMAGWA provides compassionate Christian healthcare to community members with limited resources by offering medical, OBGYN, dental, vision, lab, pharmacy and case management services. • Sample activities: Administrative, clinicians, events, marketing, facilities, medical interpreters—visit www.tomagwa.org/volunteer for a complete list • Donations accepted: Toothbrushes (adult/child), hygiene product kits (travel size), dental hygiene kits, sanitizing wipes, medical gloves and copy paper • 455 School St., Ste. 30, Tomball • www.tomagwa.org
Community aid
Assistance League of Montgomery County The all-volunteer nonprofit organization has been transforming the lives of children and adults in Montgomery County through its seven community programs. • 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 can be made at 126 N. San Jacinto St., Conroe. Monetary donations can be made online, in person or by mail to the thrift shop. • 126 N. San Jacinto St., Conroe • www.assistanceleague.org/montgomery-county Precinct 3 Community Centers Eight community centers in Harris County are operated by Precinct 3, offering group activities, fitness classes, educational seminars and social support. • Sample activities: Craft making; working outdoor festival activities; holiday decorating; exercise classes; and helping with summer programs, game days, art classes and senior citizen trips • Donations accepted: Monetary, event prizes, refreshments • www.pct3.com/explore/community-centers Resale with a Purpose The nonprofit resale shop donates all proceeds to local
Food insecurity
Helping Hands Community Garden The year-round teaching garden offers free organic garden beds for individuals, families, scout groups, senior citizens and those with physical limitations. • Sample activities: Help weed, water, plant, pick harvest, mow, and weedwack (weekly or occasionally) • Donations accepted: 4-by-12-foot old rugs or carpeting, dried citrus peels, dried egg shells, bagged pine needles and leaves, Medina Orange Oil (organic ant kill) • 31355 Friendship Drive, Magnolia • www.helpinghandscommunitygarden.org Kids’ Meals Kids’ Meals is ending childhood hunger by delivering free, healthy meals to the doorsteps of hungry
Housing
Family Promise of Montgomery County Family Promise of Montgomery County helps families experiencing homelessness and housing instability to achieve lasting independence through shelter,
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