Community
BY HANNAH BROL
Volunteer Guide
2024
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.
Causes
Human services
Civic
Friends of Octavia Fields Library This volunteer group helps raise funding for the Octavia Fields Memorial Library programs. • Sample activities: sorting donations, shelving donations, helping at events, outreach in local areas • Donations accepted: new or gently-used books,
puzzles, DVDs and magazines • 1503 S. Houston Ave., Humble • www.foofml.org Precinct 3 Volunteer Program with Community Centers
Addi’s Faith Foundation This foundation funds childhood cancer research and financial assistance for families who are receiving treatment for childhood cancer. • Sample activities: volunteering during events such as the Holiday Home Tour Dec. 6-7 • Donations accepted: monetary and items listed on the organization’s Amazon Wish List • 2410 Riverway Oak Drive, Kingwood • www.addisfaith.org
FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center This center offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, support groups, counseling, court-approved anger management and parenting classes, case management, and a temporary shelter. • Sample activities: hotline assistance, hospital accompaniment, event assistance, providing classes at the emergency shelter, special projects • Donations accepted: monetary, gift cards, new clothing, toiletries, laundry pods, new gift items • 1203 S. Houston Ave., Humble • www.familytimeccc.org
Eight community centers in Harris County are operated by Precinct 3 offering residents of all ages sites to enjoy 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 Kids programs, game days, art classes and senior citizen trips • Donations accepted: monetary • Location varies (transportation provided for scheduled trips) • www.pct3.com/explore/community-centers
Environment
Human services
Education
Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center This 312-acre nature preserve—which features eight miles of pedestrian trails, a playground, a replica 1830s Homestead and Akokisa Native village—offers free education programs and events thanks to the help of volunteers. • Sample activities: assisting with a variety of park conservation projects, gardening projects, invasive plant removal, living history reenactments and park festivals • Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind • 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble • www.pct3.com/jjp Trees for Kingwood This volunteer organization is committed to reforestation efforts to secure, plant and nurture Texas native trees where many trees have been lost to storms and drought. • Sample activities: identifying areas in Kingwood that would benefit from newly planted trees; clearing overgrowth to create sustainable sunlight for young trees; supervising planting to Trees of Kingwood standards; following up with watering when rainfall is insufficient for the first three years after a tree is planted; mulching and pruning trees when needed until the trees are established • Donations accepted: monetary, non-dyed mulch • 1075 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 100, Kingwood • www.treesforkingwood.org
Humble Area Assistance Ministries This interfaith social service organization connects individuals and families to community resources, and aims to build stronger futures by inspiring hope. • Sample activities: serving as a pick-up driver or warehouse worker at the food pantry; providing data entry and administrative assistance; assisting with Meals on Wheels or at the HAAM resale store • Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind, non- perishable food, hygiene items • 1204 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
Humble ISD Contribute to the education of Humble ISD students in grades pre-K-12. The district is home to more than 48,000 students throughout the Humble, Kingwood and Lake Houston area. • Sample activities: volunteering at a school book fair, mentoring, 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 • 49 campus locations • www.humbleisd.net/volunteer Humble ISD Education Foundation This foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds for innovative education projects within Humble ISD classrooms. • Sample activities: committee service opportunities, special event assistance, pro-bono services • Donations accepted: monetary, sponsorship opportunities
Youth sports
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, joining the board of directors or a committee, coaching sports teams, become a Buddy for adaptive sports program members, assisting with event planning and activities • Donations accepted: monetary • 2420 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood • www.ymcahouston.org
• 10203 Birchridge Drive, Humble • www.humbleisdfoundation.org
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