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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
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 as needed, outreach in local areas
- Donations accepted: new or gently-used books, puzzles, DVDs and magazines
- 1503 S. Houston Ave., Humble
- www.foofml.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. Volunteer opportunities are available at some locations. Purchase of supplies or entrance fees may be necessary for some activities and trips.
- 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 (Precinct 3 transportation provided for scheduled trips)
- www.pct3.com/explore/community-centers
Humble ISD
Contribute to the education of Humble ISD students in grades pre-K through twelfth grade. 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
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 including the foundation's golf tournament, Purse Bingo, Boots & Bling Gala and the Humble Rodeo and BBQ Cook-Off; and pro-bono services.
- Donations accepted: monetary and sponsorship opportunities
- 10203 Birchridge Drive, Humble
- www.humbleisdfoundation.org
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. 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 opportunities are available at designated times each week. For more information on becoming a volunteer, call 281-446-8588 or email the Volunteer Coordinator at [email protected].
- 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 donations
- 20634 Kenswick Drive, Humble
- www.pct3.com/jjp
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 donations and non-dyed mulch
- 1075 Kingwood Drive, Ste. 100, Kingwood
- www.treesforkingwood.org
FamilyTime Crisis and Counseling Center
This center is dedicated to supporting individuals and families through a variety of services, including 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 sexual assault.
- Sample activities: emergency hotline assistance, sexual assault hospital accompaniment (training provided), outreach event assistance, providing classes at the emergency shelter, special projects and events support
- Donations accepted: monetary, gift cards, new clothing (all genders), full-size adult toiletries, laundry pods (unwrapped), new gift items (no toys)
- 1203 S. Houston Ave., Humble (Crisis & Counseling Center)
- www.familytimeccc.org
This interfaith social service organization connects individuals and families to community resources, and aims to build stronger futures by inspiring hope. Volunteers under age 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Orientation for volunteers can be scheduled with the volunteer coordinator upon completing a volunteer application.
- Sample activities: serving as a pick-up driver or warehouse worker at the food pantry, data entry and administrative assistance, Meals on Wheels deliveries, assistance at 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
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—prior to volunteering.
- 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
