Volunteering Opportunities

VOLUNTEERING

Volunteering can be a rewarding use of your loved one's time. Consider these questions before recommending a volunteer opportunity for them:

• What are their skills, interests and personal priorities? • How much time do they have to volunteer? • What's the best use of their talents? • Considering the distance, do they have reliable means of transportation?

Catholic Charities Volunteer opportunities at their various sites in Houston, Galveston and Fort Bend County. 713-874-6563 catholiccharities.org Fort Bend Care Center Volunteers can help in the office, at their community food fair, rebuild homes and tutor. 832-539-4846 fortbendcarecenter.org Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels Volunteer opportunities include administrative assistance, help with “Welcome Bags,” delivering meals and more. 281-633-7719 fortbendseniors.org

SOME ORGANIZATIONS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS in the Greater Houston Area Houston Methodist There are many volunteer opportunities such as administrative assistance, patient and unit involvement, hospital greeting and hospitality and more. 832-667-5816 houstonmethodist.org/giving/ volunteer Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Many opportunities for volunteering. See their website or call for more information. 713-533-4900 imgh.org

Mainland Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc.

Volunteers needed to help with guest services, the gift shop, admissions, human resources and more. 409-938-5758 RSVP of Southeast Texas

This organization can connect you with volunteer opportunities to fit your time and interests. 713-595-8157 rsvpvolunteers.com Second Mile Mission Center - Fort Bend

Volunteers enjoy working in the food pantry, helping with merchandising items and listening to those in need. 281-261-9199 secondmile.org Sire Therapeutic Horsemanship

Opportunities available in several locations. Volunteers assist riders in a variety of ways, both inside and outside the riding arena. 281-356-7588 sire-htec.org The Foster Grandparent Program (FGP)

Volunteers serve as mentors, tutors and caregivers for children and youth with special and exceptional needs. 713-595-8198 erjcchouston.org The Foster Grandparent Program (HHS)

Volunteers 55 and older provide one-on-one emotional support, mentoring and tutoring children with exceptional needs. 281-344-3515 hhs.texas.gov United Way of Greater Houston

Deliver meals to home-bound seniors, paint, make repairs and more. 713-685-2300 unitedwayhouston.org Volunteer Houston

Offering a flexible volunteering model with no long-term commitment, they offer a variety of activities that conveniently fit your schedule and interests. Sign up online. volunteerhou.org

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These are only a few of the many organizations regularly seeking volunteers. Check srgtexas.com for more volunteer

opportunities.