Help out the Tomball and Magnolia communities in a number of ways throughout the year by volunteering with local nonprofit groups. Volunteer opportunities included in this guide range from sorting food at food pantries to assisting children with disabilities. This list is noncomprehensive.
Volunteer Requirements Key:
A Application
U Under age 18 allowed
BC Background check
O Orientation
Volunteer Requirements Key:
A Application
U Under age 18 allowed
BC Background check
O Orientation
Care for animals
1. Abandoned Animal RescueAAR provides a limited-intake adoption center for both dogs and cats, as well as a spay-and-neuter clinic through Texas Litter Control. Volunteers can care for the animals, oversee adoptions, staff the front office, and coordinate fundraisers and civic events. Volunteers must be at least 14 years old and accompanied by a parent until age 16.
Sample activities: dog walking, cleaning cages and litter boxes, administrative tasks
32632 Wright Road, Magnolia
281-789-4142
www.aartexas.org
A, U, O
2. Montgomery County Animal Shelter
The shelter offers opportunities to assist with dog bathing and walking, cat handling, on- and off-site adoptions, fostering and laundry. Volunteers can also help with administrative tasks or serve as a vet staffer, surgery assistant or photographer’s assistant.
Sample activities: dog bathing and walking, laundry, administrative tasks
8535 Hwy. 242, Conroe
936-442-7738
www.mcaspets.org
A, U, O
Empower women
3. Montgomery County Women’s CenterThe MCWC protects and supports women and children escaping domestic violence. In addition to shelter, counseling and legal guidance, the organization also runs a 24-hour crisis hotline. The MCWC does not allow former clients to volunteer or intern if they have received services from MCWC within the last six months.
Sample activities: office and administrative tasks, answering the hotline, child care activities, cooking and donation drives
1600 Lake Front Circle, Ste. 100, The Woodlands
936-441-4044
www.mcwctx.org
A, BC, O
Empower youth
4. Yes to Youth Montgomery County Youth ServicesThe nonprofit provides crisis counseling, shelter programs and prevention services for families and youths. On June 20, Yes to Youth broke ground on its new building for short-term housing for homeless youths.
Sample activities: collecting food, clothing and other basic necessities for the shelter; providing dinner for sheltered youth; cleaning or organizing facilities; helping at events
31355 Friendship Drive, Magnolia
281-259-0440
www.sayyestoyouth.org
A, BC, O
Feed the hungry
5. Montgomery County Food BankThe Montgomery County Food Bank collects and supplies food and resources to more than 35,000 people each month. In addition to preparing food for recipients, volunteers can participate in administrative tasks and with the Buddy Backpack and Senior Care and Share programs. Children ages 7-15 can volunteer with an adult.
Sample activities: inspect food and sort into packages, administrative tasks
1 Food for Life Way, Conroe
936-271-8800
www.mcfoodbank.org
A, U
Provide community assistance
6. Inspiration Ranch
Inspiration Ranch provides equine-assisted therapy at its new 40-acre facility for children, youths and adults with physical, emotional and social disabilities. Volunteers are needed both on a weekly and as-needed basis for riding lessons, farm chores and events. Those interested in volunteering must be at least 15 years old or accompanied by a parent.Sample activities: assisting with riding lessons, cleaning, gardening, mowing, painting, repair work, event help
33029 Wright Road, Magnolia
281-719-9322
www.inspirationranch.org
A, U, BC, O
7. Society of Samaritans
SOS assists the homeless and those in crisis by providing food, clothes, household items, financial assistance, prescription medication and other basic survival needs. The nondenominational center also offers a food pantry, resale shop, giving center and job services workshops. Volunteers ages 14-17 must be accompanied by an adult.Sample activities: guest speaker or trainer at job services workshops; unloading, sorting and stocking the food pantry; helping with interviews; working in the resale shop; administrative tasks
31355 Friendship Drive, Ste. 500, Magnolia
281-259-8452
www.societyofsamaritanstx.org
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8. Tomball Emergency Assistance Ministries
The Christian-based nonprofit provides food, financial assistance and other support to Tomball-area residents in crisis. Volunteers are needed on an occasional or scheduled basis, and they can volunteer at TEAM’s resale shop or food pantry, as well as help with the marketing team. Volunteers under age 18 must be accompanied by a parent.Sample activities: sorting food donations, preparing clothing donations, writing grants, cleaning
300 W. Main St., Tomball
281-351-6700
www.teamtomball.com
A, U, BC, O
Serve Seniors
9. Meals on Wheels Montgomery CountyMeals on Wheels Montgomery County serves meals to local disabled and homebound seniors. Volunteers prepare and deliver meals and provide social interaction. MOWMC also offers an aniMeals program, which works to provide food to the pets of seniors. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Sample activities: preparing and delivering meals
1202 Candy Cane Lane, Conroe
936-756-5828
www.mowmc.org
A, U, BC, O
Support Health and Wellness
10. TOMAGWA HealthCare Ministries
TOMAGWA is a comprehensive family practice clinic providing medical services to those who cannot afford health care and are without health insurance, Medicare or Medicaid. Volunteers can assist with translating, clerical support and front desk greeting. Some volunteer opportunities require medical experience or nurses licenses. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old.Sample activities: translating, answering phones, patient check-ins and check-outs, administrative tasks, record filing, administering vaccines
455 School St., Ste. 30, Tomball
281-357-0747
www.tomagwa.org
A, U, BC, O