EMPOWER CHILDREN
1. Humble ISD Community Engagement
Different volunteer opportunities are available, such as assisting during a school book fair, setting up for district events and being a student’s reading buddy. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer requirements: under age 18 allowed
10203 Birchridge Drive, Humble
281-641-8142 • www.humbleisd.net/volunteer
2. Humble ISD Education Foundation
Assist at special events, such as the golf tournament, gala, and Humble rodeo and barbecue cook-off. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer requirements: under age 18 allowed
10203 Birchridge Drive, Humble
281-641-8140 • www.humbleisdfoundation.org
3. 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. All volunteers are required to complete YOTS training—which covers child abuse and COVID-19 protocols—prior to volunteering.
Volunteer requirements: application, background check, under age 18 allowed
2402 W. Lake Houston Parkway, Kingwood
281-360-2500 • www.ymcahouston.org
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
4. Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center Conservation Connections
Volunteers are needed to assist with a variety of park conservation projects. 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.
Volunteer requirements: application, under age 18 allowed
20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble
281-446-8588 • www.pct3.com/jjp
5. Mercer Botanic Gardens
Mercer Botanic Gardens has a variety of both indoor and outdoor opportunities, most of which are available to volunteers age 16 and older. Attending orientation is recommended but not required for volunteers and will be held once a month, usually the third week of the month. The annual March Mart Plant Sale will be held March 23-25. For more information, contact [email protected].
Volunteer requirements: application, under age 18 allowed
22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble
713-274-4160 • www.pct3.com/mbg
HELP ANIMALS
6. Texas Litter Control
The organization provides low-cost spay and neuter services for animals, but this volunteer opportunity involves caring for cats at the PetSmart adoption center. Volunteers are needed to help with adoptions on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon-5 p.m. Volunteers are also needed Mondays-Thursdays to help take care of cats in the adoption center. Volunteers ages 16-18 must volunteer with a parent or guardian, and all volunteers must volunteer at least once shift per month. For more information, contact [email protected].
Volunteer requirements: orientation, under age 18 allowed
PetSmart, 20518 Hwy. 59, Humble
281-528-1238 • www.texaslittercontrol.org/volunteer
SUPPORT FAMILIES
7. Family Promise of Lake Houston
Family Promise of Lake Houston serves low-income families that become homeless due to an unfortunate circumstance, such as fires, floods, the death of a spouse, the loss of a job, eviction or foreclosure. 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.
Volunteer requirements: under age 18 allowed
111 Ave. G S., Humble
281-441-3754 • www.fplh.org
8. FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center
FamilyTime Crisis & Counseling Center offers volunteer opportunities at its Thrift Shop in Porter and its office in Humble as well as at special events. Volunteer orientations are held quarterly.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation
23874 Loop 494, Porter (Thrift Shop); 1203 S. Houston Ave., Humble (Crisis & Counseling Center)
281-446-2615 • www.familytimeccc.org
9. Humble Area Assistance Ministries
Humble Area Assistance Ministries is an interfaith organization that helps community residents in crisis by providing essential resources to help them move toward self-sufficiency. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Orientation for volunteers is held Thursdays at 11 a.m.
Volunteer requirements: application, under age 18 allowed
1204 First St., Humble (HAAM Resale Store); 1302 First St., Humble (HAAM Social Services); 22310 Loop 494, Kingwood (Black Cat Junction Resale Store)
281-446-3663 • www.haamministries.org
BETTER THE CITY
10. Friends of the Library Kingwood
The nonprofit organization 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, and volunteers are needed to run both the bookstore and the online center.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, under age 18 allowed
4400 Bens View Lane, Kingwood
281-793-5430 • www.kingwoodfolk.org
11. Precinct 3 Volunteer Program with Community Centers
Volunteer opportunities are available through various off-site organizations. Activities include craft making, horticulture projects, and inspecting and bagging food for distribution.
Volunteer requirements: orientation
Location varies (Precinct 3 transportation provided)
713-274-3151 • www.pct3.com/explore/community-centers
