ANIMAL SERVICES
Copper's Cat Commune
This nonprofit cat sanctuary is dedicated to the lifetime care of a limited population of medically challenged cats with a focus on paraplegics, incontinence and stomatitis; the adoption of as many of those cats as can be reasonably accomplished; as well as the promotion of trap-neuter-release programs and feline behavioral therapy.
- Sample activities: cleaning, scooping litter boxes, sweeping, mopping, doing laundry (at the laundromat)
- Donations accepted: monetary, cat food (Friskies canned is best), cleaning supplies, paper towels, pee pads
- 1014 Spring Meadow Drive, Spring
- www.copperscatcommune.org
Cypress Creek FACE
Founded in 1997, the nonprofit performing arts presenter provides over 20 performances and a middle school summer camp program each season. The Centrum Arts League is the official volunteer guild for Cypress Creek FACE.
- Sample activities: serving as a concert usher to check tickets via a phone app, serving as a production assistant to assist with performance setup
- Donations accepted: monetary and sponsorships
- 6450 Louetta Road, Ste. 200, Spring
- www.cypresscreekface.org
This Spring-based nonprofit focuses on celebrating Islamic art and heritage through an annual arts festival as well as live art demonstrations and classes.
- Sample activities: setting up for events, marketing
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 16700 Old Louetta Road, Spring
- www.islamicartssociety.org/volunteer
The museum hosts free rotating art exhibitions for the community to enjoy as well as low-cost kids summer camps, family crafting activities and art classes for all ages. The organization’s mission includes providing the community with access to original art and historically or culturally significant artifacts. Join the Volunteer Guild for exclusive access to special events and monthly learning opportunities.
- Sample activities: guiding prescheduled tours around the museum as a docent, aiding with kids summer art camps, helping with craft events for families and visitors and with family day activities
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 6815 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.pearlmfa.org/volunteer-2
Kailee Mills Foundation
This nonprofit foundation works to raise awareness and educate communities about the importance of wearing seatbelts while driving and riding in vehicles. Volunteers may need to be age 18 or older or complete a background check and extra training for some opportunities, but there are activities for all age groups.
- Sample activities: helping at school programs and seatbelt safety checks at local schools (during workdays); working at a seatbelt safety awareness events and fundraising events (golf tournament, gala and purse bingo)
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 25003 Pitkin Road, Ste. C100, Spring
- www.kaileemillsfoundation.org/volunteer
Barbara Bush Library Friends
This organization provides financial and volunteer support to the Barbara Bush Branch Library. Money raised helps fund the purchase of additional books for the library system; materials for American Sign Language, English as a second language and citizenship classes; summer reading programs; and programs and events for children, teens and adults.
- Sample activities: working in the book store, shelving for the library, assisting with special library programs; assisting with special fundraising events sponsored by the Friends; board membership
- Donations accepted: monetary; new or gently used books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles and other media
- 6817 Cypresswood Drive, Spring
- www.bblf.org
This 393-acre outdoor garden and arboretum offers the public and scientific community a place to explore a wide variety of botanicals and tree species. Mercer Arboretum and Botanic Gardens has a variety of both indoor and outdoor opportunities, most of which are available to volunteers age 16 and older. Attending an open house is recommended but not required for volunteers, and will be held once a month, usually the third week of the month. For more information, contact [email protected].
- Sample activities: garden and greenhouse opportunities, plant sales at events, adult and children's garden tours, data entry, inventory, event planning, painting, greeting guests
- Donations accepted: monetary, large trees, benches, wind chimes
- 22306 Aldine Westfield Road, Humble
- www.pct3.com/mbg
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/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
Klein ISD Education Foundation
The foundation hosts a variety of annual fundraising events for grants, which are distributed to Klein ISD educators.
- Sample activities: limited volunteer opportunities are available to assist with events, such as golf tournaments, academic banquets and fun runs
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 7200 Spring Cypress Road, Spring
- www.thekef.org
The foundation raises funds to support Spring ISD teachers and students through grants and scholarships as well as funding special initiatives and projects.
- Sample activities: help with events such as the “Tee Up for Education" golf tournament, partner appreciation breakfast and the outstanding alumni recognition event
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 16717 Ella Blvd., Houston
- www.springisdfoundation.org
Between Jobs Ministry
This nonprofit organization uses more than 60 volunteers each week to offer job-seekers resources and Christ-based encouragement. The organization offers networking opportunities, resume workshops, practice interviews, individual counseling and job search classes, teams and speaker sessions. The ministry is looking for retired business professionals who want to give back to the community through volunteerism.
- Sample activities: professional services to help job-seekers, such as resume workshops and practice job interviews
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 5503 Fellowship Lane, Spring
- www.betweenjobsministry.org/giveback
The nonprofit teaches faith-based job-readiness and life skills to at-risk women who are incarcerated, in re-entry or in residential recovery for drug and alcohol addiction in the Greater Houston area. Classroom facilitators must be at least age 21 and be willing to complete a volunteer orientation and online volunteer training by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Contact [email protected] for more information.
- Sample activities: facilitating classrooms, tracking attendance, writing resumes and website maintenance, if experienced
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 14340 Torrey Chase Blvd., Ste. 170, Houston (physical location); 809 W. Dallas St., Ste. 3574, Conroe, TX 77301 (mailing address)
- www.wingstofreedom.net
Houston Methodist Willowbrook Hospital
This not-for-profit, faith-based hospital serves the growing northwest Houston community. The hospital has 358 licensed beds and is committed to health care in a range of services, including emergency care, cardiology, comprehensive women’s services, neurology and neurosurgery, oncology and primary and general medicine. Call volunteer services team at 281-737-1063 to discuss opportunities in more detail or visit the hospital website.
- Sample activities: patient interaction, assisting staff, administrative support
- Donations accepted: N/A
- 18220 Hwy. 249, Houston
- www.houstonmethodist.org/volunteer
Bridging for Tomorrow
This nonprofit organization offers a food pantry as well as classes for adults and youth programs. 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.
- Sample activities: helping in the food pantry, tutoring students with homework, leading reading groups or spending time with teens
- Donations accepted: monetary, nonperishable food items, hygiene items, household cleaning products
- 5359 W. Richey Road, Houston
- www.bridgingfortomorrow.org
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.
- Sample activities: setting up service area, checking guests in and out, handing out hygiene kits, attending snack table
- Donations accepted: monetary; new hygiene items; new clothing items, such as sweatpants, T-shirts, underwear and socks
- 4008 Louetta Road, Spring
- www.heartsofrescue.org
The nonprofit organization focuses on bringing meals, clothing and hygiene kits to individuals experiencing homelessness, wherever they are living, and practices outreach on Saturdays. The organization also focuses on providing religious support to the individuals by partnering with local churches.
- Sample activities: handing out meals, hygiene kits and clothing; cooking meals; organizing items drives; and socializing with and praying with individuals in need
- Donations accepted: monetary, specific new or gently used and washed clothing, nonperishable food, hygiene items
- 4008 Louetta Road, Ste. 145, Spring; 2129 FM 2920, Ste. 190, Spring; 6046 FM 2920, Spring (donation drop off locations)
- www.hopebeyondbridges.org
Owned and operated by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ Welfare Services Division, this cannery produces peanut butter to be distributed to those in need throughout the U.S. Community groups are encouraged to participate by providing groups of 12 volunteers for four-hour team-building experiences. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old. Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches will provided for free to volunteers. For more information, call 281-537-1786.
- Sample activities: assisting with peanut butter ingredients preparation, processing and packaging
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 16333 Hafer Road, Houston
- www.churchofjesuschrist.org
Spring-Woodlands Ministries
This Spring-based nonprofit organization aims to help low-income senior communities. The organization is faith-based but is not affiliated with a specific church or denomination. The organization is in critical need of nonperishable food items for its food pantry.
- Sample activities: sorting and organizing food at the food pantry or at “Bags of Love” monthly food distribution, serving food for holidays, assisting with special events throughout the year
- Donations accepted: monetary, nonperishable food
- 2120 FM 2920, Stes. 190-166, Spring
- www.springwoodlandsministries.org
Arrow Child and Family Ministries
The Spring-based organization serves children entering foster care by licensing and supporting foster families to provide care and therapeutic services. The organization aims to transition children into a healthy environment with their biological families or find a safe foster home when reuniting biological families is not possible. Arrow also provides other community-based services to improve family stability. Volunteers under age 21 must be accompanied by an adult. For more information, email [email protected].
- Sample activities: assisting at events, including toy and food drives; and helping with social media
- Donations accepted: monetary and in-kind donations
- 2929 FM 2920, Spring
- www.arrow.org
This Christian-based organization seeks to equip, empower and encourage adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to live a more meaningful life.
- Sample activities: helping with classes on fitness, cooking, soccer, art and drama; assisting during community outings
- Donations accepted: monetary, in-kind donations, sponsorships, items
- 7135 Louetta Road, Ste. O, Spring
- www.hpotx.org
This faith-based nonprofit focuses on helping young men ages 18-28 who have aged out of the foster care system and/or are experiencing homelessness by providing a residential home and program on skills for independent living. The organization’s mission is to create a Christ-centered environment so that young men can feel supported, equipped and empowered to lead successful, independent lives. Volunteers under age 18 are invited if accompanied by an adult.
- Sample activities: mentoring residents, grant writing, housekeeping services, landscaping, counseling, transportation services, meal services
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 28918 S. Plum Creek Drive, Spring
- www.hopespath.org/volunteer
This local nonprofit provides a helping hand to youth in foster care ages 14 and older, as well as those who have aged out of foster care with the knowledge and skills necessary to become independent citizens and assets to society. Volunteers must be age 18 or older.
- Sample activities: mentoring current and former fosters ages 14 and older, tutoring high school and college students, life skills training, assisting with the gala
- Donations accepted: monetary, hygiene items
- P.O. Box 130206, Spring, TX 77393 (mailing address)
- www.oaicares.org
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. For more information about volunteer opportunities, contact 281-469-1481.
- Sample activities: coach youth sports teams, mentor youth, serve on the board of advisers
- Donations accepted: monetary
- 19915 Hwy. 249, Houston
- www.ymcahouston.org
At this Spring-based nonprofit, all local children ages 4-16 are invited to play little league baseball.
- Sample activities: serve on the organization’s boards to help organize games, find sponsors or be an advocate
- Donations accepted: monetary
- Bayer Park, 24811 W. Hardy Road, Spring
- www.nw45ll.com
