EMPOWER CHILDREN
1. D. Bradley McWilliams YMCA at Cypress Creek
This local YMCA serves the Spring and Klein community through programs and social services designed to help individuals and families learn, grow and thrive. Volunteers can coach youth sports teams, assist with adaptive programs for individuals with disabilities, mentor youth and serve on the board of advisers.
Volunteer requirements: application, background check, under age 18 allowed
19915 Hwy. 249, Houston
281-469-1481 • www.ymcahouston.org
2. Klein ISD Education Foundation
The foundation hosts a variety of annual fundraising events for grants, which are distributed to Klein ISD educators. Limited volunteer opportunities are available to assist with events, such as golf tournaments, academic banquets and fun runs.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation
7200 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
832-249-4753 • www.kleinisdeducationfoundation.net
3. Northwest 45 Little League
At this Spring-based nonprofit, all local children age 4 and older are invited to play little league baseball. Volunteers can serve on the organization’s boards to help organize games, find sponsors or be an advocate.
Volunteer requirements: application, background check, under age 18 allowed
Bayer Park, 24811 W. Hardy Road, Spring
832-381-8967 • www.nw45ll.com
4. Spring ISD Education Foundation
The Spring ISD Education Foundation raises funds to support SISD teachers and students through grants and scholarships as well as funding special initiatives and projects.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check
16717 Ella Blvd., Houston
281-891-6012 • www.springisdfoundation.org
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
5. Bayou Land Conservancy
The Bayou Land Conservancy regularly needs volunteers to assist with events throughout the year regarding outreach, education and invasive management.
Volunteer requirements: under age 18 allowed
10330 Lake Road, Bldg. J, Houston
281-576-1634 • www.bayoulandconservancy.org
FEED THE HUNGRY
6. Bridging for Tomorrow
Bridging for Tomorrow volunteers who work in the food pantry must be at least 14 years old to volunteer with an adult, while those age 16 and older may volunteer without an adult. Volunteers who work in the nonprofit’s student programs must be age 18 or older.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
5359 W. Richey Road, Houston
281-203-0830 • www.bridgingfortomorrow.org
7. Hope Center Houston
This local day and assistance center for homeless individuals offers both morning and afternoon volunteer opportunities on weekdays from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. through the end of 2022 and from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. starting in 2023.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation
821 Peakwood Drive, Houston
832-965-5511 • www.hopecenterhouston.org/volunteer
8. The Houston Cannery
Groups of 12 volunteers are needed for four-hour team-building experiences making peanut butter for those in need. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.
Volunteer requirements: under age 18 allowed
16333 Hafer Road, Houston
281-537-1786 • www.churchofjesuschrist.org
9. Northwest Assistance Ministries
Volunteer opportunities with Northwest Assistance Ministries range from working in the food pantry and delivering meals to seniors to working in the resale store and providing office support. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old unless accompanied by a parent.
Volunteer requirements: application, background check, under age 18 allowed
15555 Kuykendahl Road, Houston
281-885-4555 • www.namonline.org
10. Spring-Woodlands Ministries
Volunteers are needed to assist with sorting and organizing food at the Spring-Woodlands Ministries Food Pantry and assisting with special events throughout the year.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
2120 FM 2920, Ste. 190-166, Spring
www.springwoodlandsministries.org
HELP ANIMALS
11. Texas Litter Control
Volunteers are needed to help with cat adoptions at PetSmart on Saturdays from 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and on Sundays from noon-5 p.m. Volunteers are also needed Monday-Thursday 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 for at least one shift per month.
Volunteer requirements: orientation, under age 18 allowed
PetSmart, 17723 Hwy. 249., Houston
281-528-1238 • www.texaslittercontrol.org/volunteer
SUPPORT FAMILIES
12. Arrow Child and Family Ministries
Arrow Child and Family Ministries serves children placed in the foster care system by recruiting and training foster families and providing other community-based services to improve family stability. Volunteers under age 21 must be accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
2929 FM 2920, Spring
281-210-1500 • www.arrow.org
13. Shield Bearer
The nonprofit offers professional counseling for individuals, couples, families and children as well as prevention services through parenting workshops, school services and faith-based programs.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
12340 Jones Road, Ste. 290, Houston
281-894-7222 • www.shieldbearer.org
14. Wings Ministries
Wings Ministries teaches faith-based job-readiness and life skills to at-risk women who are incarcerated or in recovery for drug and alcohol addiction in the Greater Houston area. Classes are taught in 90-minute weekly sessions. Classroom facilitators must be at least age 21 and complete a background check and drug screen.
Volunteer requirements: application, background check
14340 Torrey Chase Blvd., Ste. 170, Houston
www.wingstofreedom.net
HELP THE COMMUNITY
15. Hearts of Rescue
The nonprofit aims to provide people in need a chance to shower, a change of clothes and hygiene kits. Volunteers can help at events held twice per month at Bammel Church of Christ’s Manna Pantry, 2700 FM 1960, Houston. Volunteers can select volunteer dates on the organization’s website and must be at least 16 years old.
Volunteer requirements: under age 18 allowed
4008 Louetta, Spring
713-534-9703 • www.heartsofrescue.org
16. Hope’s Path
This nonprofit focuses on helping young men ages 18-28 transition from dependent to independent living after they have aged out of the foster care system. Volunteers under age 18 are invited if accompanied by an adult.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
28918 S. Plum Creek Drive, Spring
281-465-8121 • www.hopespath.org/volunteer
17. Islamic Arts Society
This Spring-based nonprofit focuses on celebrating Islamic art and heritage through an annual arts festival as well as live art demonstrations and classes.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, under age 18 allowed
16700 Old Louetta Road, Spring
832-457-0740 • www.islamicartssociety.org/volunteer
18. Kailee Mills Foundation
Volunteers can participate in a variety of opportunities such as seat belt safety checks at local schools, working at a seatbelt safety awareness event and creating social media content. Volunteers may need to be age 18 or older or complete a background check and extra training for some opportunities.
Volunteer requirements: application, under age 18 allowed
25003 Pitkin Road, Ste. C100, Spring
254-308-3202 • www.kaileemillsfoundation.org/volunteer
SERVE THE SICK
19. Houston Methodist Willowbrook
The hospital has an active volunteer program for adults and a junior volunteer program for high school students ages 16-18 that runs each year from June through August. Applications for the junior program are accepted in February of each year, while applications for adults are accepted year-round.
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, background check, under age 18 allowed
18220 Hwy. 249, Houston
281-737-1063 • www.houstonmethodist.org/volunteer
