Hundreds of nonprofit organizations serve Sugar Land, Missouri City and  greater Fort Bend County. This a noncomprehensive list of area organizations in need of volunteers for a variety of tasks. Here are some ways to get involved and give back to the community this holiday season.

AccessHealth has five locations throughout Fort Bend County offering comprehensive health care for the family. Weekday volunteer opportunities include assisting staff with clerical duties and making confirmation calls to patients. On the weekends, volunteers help with community events in Missouri City, Stafford and Richmond.

307 Texas Parkway, Ste. 100, Missouri City 281-342-4530 http://myaccesshealth.org

The Arc of Fort Bend County is a grassroots advocacy organization with a mission to maximize the quality of life for those with intellectual and related developmental disabilities. The Arc of Fort Bend County is always accepting volunteers to help with a variety of programs, assist with fundraising efforts or to help in the office.

123 Brooks St., Sugar Land 281-494-5959 www.arcoffortbend.org

Big Brothers Big Sisters-Fort Bend County seeks volunteers to serve as mentors to help positively shape a child’s future by empowering them to achieve their goals. Mentors engage in any number of activities with their brother or sister.

12300 Parc Crest Drive, Stafford 713-271-5683 www.bbbstx.org

Child Advocates of Fort Bend County assists neglected and abused children through specialized programs and community events. There are several volunteer opportunities that include helping with the Court Appointed Special Advocates program or volunteering at the Child Advocacy Center. Other opportunities, such as assisting with office administration and helping with the annual gala, are also available to prospective volunteers.

5403 Avenue N., Rosenberg 281-344-5130 www.cafb.org

Citizens Volunteer Program, hosted by the city of Missouri City, allows residents to choose from a variety of volunteer-based projects. Available opportunities include assisting with the city’s crime watch program, the Citizens Response Team—which provides assistance in cases of emergencies—and environmental initiatives, such as helping plant trees and maintaining parks throughout the year. Additional opportunities include providing information to residents during hurricane season and other emergency situations.

1522 Texas Parkway, Missouri City 281-403-8530 www.missouricitytx.gov

The city of Sugar Land offers several programs for volunteers through its Serve Sugar Land organizations. Volunteer opportunities include serving on the citizen fire and police academies, community assistance support teams and the Sugar Land Airport Academy. The city also offers educational programs free of charge, such as Sugar Land 101—a 10-week course where participants learn the inner workings of city government.

2700 Town Center Blvd. N., Sugar Land 281-275-2329 www.sugarlandtx.gov

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Inc.[/caption]

East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Inc. is a nonprofit, charitable organization that is composed of an interfaith alliance that serves the basic needs of residents in temporary financial crisis in east Fort Bend County. Volunteer opportunities are available through the nonprofit’s ministry, resale shop and food pantry. Individual volunteers must be high school age or older to volunteer at the ministry.

435 Stafford Run, Stafford 281-261-1006 www.humanneeds.org

The Fort Bend Boys and Girls Club assists children in need with youth development services ranging from academic assistance to healthy living tips to parental resources. Volunteers 16 years old and older can sign up with the nonprofit organization to help tutor, mentor and coach students as well as help with special events and other administrative maintenance projects.

3110 Fifth St., Stafford 832-471-2588 www.bgclubs-houston.org

Fort Bend Cares is a nonprofit organization that serves the disadvantaged children and youth of Fort Bend County. The organization is in need of volunteers to assist with its events scheduled throughout the year, to help provide administrative and office support, to serve on its grant committee and to help with its social media program. For more information on volunteer opportunities, email [email protected].

832-819-2005 www.fortbendcares.org

Fort Bend Corps is actively looking for individuals and organizations to join volunteer teams for Hearts and Hammers. The program assists with exterior repairs to homes in Fort Bend County for the elderly, disabled and low-income homeowners who are physically or financially unable to make repairs themselves.

1004 Blume Road, Rosenberg 281-617-7416 www.fbcorps.org

Fort Bend County Animal Services welcomes volunteers to assist with animal care. Volunteers can help with socializing, walking, bathing and grooming tasks. The organization has regular scheduled times for these activities, which volunteers can sign up for. It also hosts special events, like donation drives that offer additional volunteer opportunities.

1210 Blume Road, Rosenberg 281-342-1512 www.fortbendcountytx.gov

The Fort Bend Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization within Fort Bend ISD that supports the school district through its grant programs and community events. Volunteers can apply to join the efforts of the Angels of Education Auxiliary—a group that helps create awareness of the community’s educational needs. Volunteers are needed year-round to help with events.

16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land 281-634-1113 www.fortbendisd.com/foundation

Fort Bend Family Promise[/caption]

Fort Bend Family Promise mobilizes a network of local congregations to help families regain housing. Some of the areas where the nonprofit can use volunteer help are administrative support, children’s activities, maintenance and cleaning, and leading adult classes. The organization also has a need for congregation volunteers and provides opportunities for families to volunteer together.

4654 Cartwright Road, Missouri City 281-403-3923 www.fortbendfamilypromise.org

Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity seeks volunteers who can donate their time and skills to build homes throughout the county for the less fortunate. Apart from homebuilding, volunteers can help at the office or in the organization’s ReStore. Volunteers can also serve on one of several committees to help with a variety of tasks.

13570 Murphy Road, Stafford 281-403-0708 www.fortbendhabitat.org

The Fort Bend Rainbow Room[/caption]

The Fort Bend Rainbow Room seeks volunteers to assist with its events, grant writing, inventory management, donation solicitation and organizing drives to collect needed items. The Rainbow Room provides emergency and transitional supplies to children and families involved with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

1110 Avenue G, Rosenberg 832-451-5867 www.fbrr.org

Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit that helps seniors remain independent by enhancing quality of life through services and resources. Volunteer opportunities include delivering meals, assisting at congregate, or social, centers, meal packing, hosting classes and special events.

[email protected] 281-633-7049 www.fortbendseniors.org

Fort Bend Volunteers connects prospective volunteers with local nonprofit organizations. Residents interested in volunteering can contact Fort Bend Volunteers to find opportunities located within the community.

445 Commerce Green Blvd., Sugar Land 281-491-0277 www.fortbendchamber.com

The Fort Bend Women’s Center is an organization designed to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children to gain safety and independence through its services. Volunteers can  work in the shelter and alongside clients through its various programs, assist with special events, help with office administration, staff the crisis hotline or help sort through donations.

281-344-5750 www.fbwc.org

The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land looks for community volunteers throughout the year to help organize field trips, assist with guest tours, maintain ongoing exhibits behind the scenes, and participate in educational workshops and lectures.

13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land 281-313-2277, ext. 104 www.hmns.org

The Literacy Council of
Fort Bend County[/caption]

The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County provides basic literacy and English instruction to area adult residents. The Literacy Council relies on its volunteers to work one-on-one with adults needing help in basic literacy. The organization is also in need of volunteers to assist with mailings, provide administrative support and help with annual fundraising events.

12530 Emily Court, Sugar Land 281-240-8181 www.ftbendliteracy.org

Missouri City Green, an affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful, is a nonprofit organization that brings residents together to sustain a vibrant community through its educational programs, beautification projects and recycling activities. The nonprofit welcomes individuals, school groups and other service organizations as volunteers to assist with its community events.

[email protected] www.missouricitygreen.org

Missouri City Green[/caption] Rainbow of Love is a nonprofit organization that serves infants, toddlers and parents in need. The nonprofit is in need of volunteers for administrative support, answering phones, grant writing, soliciting donations, organizing the donation center, event assistance and help with parenting classes. All volunteers are required to have a background check that will be conducted by the organization. Volunteers who work with children are required to have a tuberculosis test.

2700 Lake Olympia Parkway, Missouri City 281-438-6588 www.rainbowoflove.org

Second Mile Mission Center is a faith-based nonprofit organization that provides food, counseling and health care to needy residents. The organization accepts volunteers age 16 and older at any time during its hours of operation. Volunteers help with putting food on the pantry shelves, hanging clothes on the racks, sorting donations and helping neighbors out to their cars to load items.

1135 Hwy. 90A, Missouri City 281-261-9199 www.secondmile.org

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation[/caption]

Sugar Land Heritage Foundation is a nonprofit organization with a mission to inspire community pride by collecting, preserving, communicating and celebrating the history of Sugar Land. Volunteers can contribute to the organization by becoming a heritage ambassador, doing office management, artifact cataloging, providing data entry services and assisting with tours and educational programs.

198 Kempner St., Sugar Land 281-494-0261 www.slheritage.org

Texana Center welcomes potential volunteers to help with its many different programs and services. Volunteers can either work with adult clients who have intellectual and developmental disabilities or with children in the center’s autism programs. There are also administrative volunteer opportunities available.

Texana Children’s Center for Autism-Sugar Land

130 Industrial Blvd., Ste. 200, Sugar Land 281-239-1497

Texana Learning Center at Missouri City 2715 Cypress Point, Missouri City 281-499-4575 www.texanacenter.com YMCA Foundation assists children and families by hosting camps, sporting competitions and special events. Volunteer opportunities include helping out with motivational speaking, advocacy work, coaching or simply lending a helping hand.

Fort Bend Branch 4433 Cartwright Road, Missouri City 281-499-9622

T.W. Davis Memorial Branch 911 Thompson Road, Richmond 281-341-0791 www.ymcahouston.org