The 200-plus volunteer members of the Assistance League of Montgomery County provide for children and seniors throughout Montgomery County through their nine philanthropic programs, such as providing clothing for needy school children and blankets for seniors. Members are required to provide a $50 annual membership fee, attend monthly chapter meetings and work once a month at the thrift shop.

26 N. San Jacinto St.,

Conroe 936-760-1151

www.assistanceleaguemont-co.org

Breast Cancer Charities of America holds four annual events, including a Chocolate and Wine Tasting, Stiletto Sprint, a spring golf tournament and fall gala. Money raised through the organization's events goes to its Help Now Fund, which assists those battling breast cancer with emergency financial services to help pay rent and utilities. Breast Cancer Charities of America is seeking volunteers for its four major events, as well as office assistance and creating and delivering packages to breast cancer patient

8505 Technology Forest Place, Ste. 604,

The Woodlands 936-231-8460

www.thebreastcancercharities.org

Children's Safe Harbor helps children who have been victims of physical or sexual abuse in Montgomery and surrounding counties. Volunteers are needed for the Family Services Team, which works one-on-one with children and families at Safe Harbor, and for the Multi-disciplinary Support Team, which assists the professionals working each case.

1519 Oddfellow St.,

Conroe 936-756-4644

www.childrenssafeharbor.org

The Montgomery County Food Bank distributes more than 6 million pounds of food annually to more than 37,000 low-income children, adults and seniors living in Montgomery County. The Food Bank is in need of volunteers ages 16 and older to inspect, sort and box food, help at special events, and donate talents and professional services, such as graphic design, printing or photography.

111 S. Second St.,

Conroe 936-539-6686

www.mcfoodbank.org

The Education for Tomorrow Alliance requires volunteers for several of its youth outreach programs, including the Future Focus Program, which engages junior high students through interactive workshops, and the Student Internship Program, which helps graduating seniors explore their career opportunities. The alliance also needs volunteers to judge various competitions at the annual SCI://TECH science fair, this year scheduled for Jan. 24–Feb. 15. The organization's greatest need is judges for the Jan. 31 science fair.

3200 College Park Drive, Ste. E205,

Conroe 936-271-6150

www.efta-us.org

CASA, or Court-Appointed Special Advocates, is Montgomery County's only court-appointed organization advocating for abused and neglected children. Advocates ensure children are helped through legal and social services or do not languish in inappropriate group or foster homes. Advocates stay with each case until the child is placed in a safe, permanent home. CASA is seeking volunteers to become a child advocate, to offer event planning and to provide office assistance

412 W. Phillips, Ste. 107,

Conroe 936-441-5437

www.casaspeaks4kids.com

Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity brings together volunteers and community organizations to build and renovate simple, affordable homes for families in need. To date, Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity has built 75 homes in the county. Volunteers are needed for family selection committees, family support groups, church relations, development, Habitat's ReStore resale shop and events

1501 S. Seventh St.,

Conroe 936-441-4663

www.hfhmctx.org

The Tamina Community Center provides children, parents and families of the Tamina Community with access to educational resources, tutoring and support for children, adult computer classes, and activities and assistance for seniors. Volunteers are needed for after-school tutoring programs, service work around the Community Center, and work at the center's food pantry and clothing store.

18955 Main St.,

Conroe 281-465-4646

www.taminacenter.org

Montgomery County Youth Services provides crisis counseling, shelter programs and prevention services to Montgomery County youths with the goal of strengthening families and keeping them in school. MCYS provides individual and family crisis counseling, summer programs, pregnant and parenting teen support, and alcohol and substance abuse education. MCYS is seeking volunteers for its special events, including the annual golf tournament in November, Ladies Night Out and Ironman in May, as well as clerical and administrative volunteers and volunteers to entertain and cook for children at youth shelters.

1600 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 130,

The Woodlands 281-292-6471

www.youthmc.org

The Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Hospital seeks volunteers for the information desk, golf cart drivers, gift shop workers and for perioperative services. Orientation and training is held monthly and volunteers must adhere to the uniform dress code policy and be willing to have patient contact. The hospital also offers a junior program for students who are accepted once a year.

9250 Pinecroft Drive,

The Woodlands 713-897-2392

www.memorialhermann.org

Panther Creek Inspiration Ranch uses equine assisted therapy in helping individuals suffering from physical, mental and emotional challenges. PCI Ranch is seeking volunteers ages 15 years and older to work as sidewalkers, offer horse preparation, help with special projects at the organization's farm, perform administration and data entry, and provide assistance with special events and community projects.

25902 Glen Loch Drive,

The Woodlands 281-719-9322

www.pciranch.org

Children's Books on Wheels provides books for underdeveloped rural communities, which includes more than 300 children in Montgomery and Walker Counties and has donated more than 10,000 books in nearly 10 years. The organization also provides high school job workshops and summer outreach programs. Volunteers are needed for school tutoring and mentoring, mobile literacy sites, community events, book distribution, tax preparation assistance and book reading at story time events.

330 Rayford Road, Ste. 201,

Spring 281-844-7596

www.childrensbooksonwheels.org

The Montgomery County Women's Center needs volunteers year round to help in the administrative offices in Conroe and The Woodlands, work in the Something Special retail shop in the Portofino Shopping Center, provide child care so women can attend counseling, provide shelter assistance, work the hotline, and provide personal or legal accompaniment. Volunteers must fill out an application online and training is required for anyone working with clients or their children.

1600 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 100,

The Woodlands 936-441-4044

www.mcwctx.org

Montgomery County United Way needs volunteers for a variety of programs and events. More than 235 people volunteer on an ongoing basis to help make decisions about program funding, strategic planning, volunteer events and campaign fundraising. Volunteers are also needed for MCUW's Day of Caring events in which volunteers work on community service projects and to read for the organization's Family Reading Every Day early childhood education program. Bilingual volunteers are needed to assist with the Hispanic Outreach Program. Volunteers are also needed for Healthy Living Alliance Ambassadors, to help educate Montgomery County about health education.

1600 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 248,

The Woodlands 281-292-4155

www.mcuw.org

Interfaith of The Woodlands provides a variety of assistance services to residents of The Woodlands area, including counseling services, family services, food donations, bill pay assistance, job locator services and senior services. Volunteers are needed for food drives, food pantry assistance, resale store, grocery delivery, transportation programs, Interfaith special events and the Holiday Giving Program.

4242 Interfaith Way,

The Woodlands 281-367-1230

www.woodlandsinterfaith.org

The Woodlands Children's Museum educates and entertains children through the use of crafts, exhibits and events. Volunteers are needed for several museum activities, including festivals, exhibits, floor management and art project readiness.

4775 W. Panther Creek Drive,

he Woodlands 281-465-0955

www.woodlandschildrensmuseum.com

Keep Montgomery County Beautiful works to enhance the community environment of Montgomery County through waste reduction and recycling programs, litter prevention, beautification and improvement projects, and environmental education. Volunteers are needed for the organization's Growing Green Plant Sale, art contest, manning booths at events and festivals, serving on the board of directors, and other projects.

6606 FM 1488, Ste. 148,

Magnolia www.kmcbtexas.org

The Woodlands Waterway Arts Council delivers the annual Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival each spring. The two-day event features the work of 200 artists, as well as performance artists and local child artists, and it requires nearly 600 volunteers every year. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and receive free entry to the event to browse before and after their assigned shifts.

P.O. Box 8184

The Woodlands www.woodlandsartfestival.com

Friends of Texas Wildlife supports the rehabilitation of Texas wildlife and educates the community on area species. The organization relies solely on volunteers for rehabilitation, transport, data entry, assistance with the grounds, phone committee and basic administrative duties. Interested volunteers should send an email to

[email protected].

P.O. Box 130786,

The Woodlands 281-259-0039

www.ftwl.org