Volunteering

Volunteering can be a very rewarding use of your time. Consider these questions before choosing a volunteer opportunity. • What are my skills and my personal priorities? • How much time do I have to volunteer? • How do I want to use my talents?

Organizations Looking for Volunteers (not a comprehensive list) Catholic Charities Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston Volunteer opportunities at their various Many opportunities for volunteering. sites in Houston, Galveston and Fort See their website or call for more Bend County. information. 713–874–6563 713–533–4900 catholiccharities.org imgh.org Fort Bend Care Center Mainland Medical Center Auxiliary, Inc. Volunteers can help in the office, Volunteers needed to help with guest at their community food fair, help services, the gift shop, admissions, rebuilding homes and as tutors. human resources and more. 832–539–4846 409–938–5758 fortbendcarecenter.org RSVP of Southeast Texas Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels This organization can connect you with Volunteer opportunities include volunteer opportunities to fit your time administrative assistance, help with and interests. “Welcome Bags,” delivering meals 713–595–8157 and more. rsvpvolunteers.com 281–633–7719 fortbendseniors.org Second Mile Mission Center – Fort Bend Houston Methodist Volunteers enjoy working in the food There are many volunteer opportunities pantry, helping with merchandising such as administrative assistance, items and listening to those in need. patient and unit involvement, hospital 281–261–9199 greeting and hospitality and more. secondmile.org 832–667–5816 houstonmethodist.org/giving/volunteer

Sire Therapeutic Horsemanship – several locations Volunteers assist riders in a variety of ways, both inside and outside the riding arena. 281–344–4308 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 who 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 and make repairs and more. 713–685–2300 unitedwayhouston.org Volunteer Houston Offering a flexible volunteering model that makes volunteering more convenient. With no long-term commitment they offer a variety of activities that fit your schedule and interests. Sign up online. volunteerhou.org

*These are only a few of the many organizations that are looking for volunteers. If you don’t see something that interests you check srgtexas.com for more volunteer opportunities or consider searching online using “volunteering in Houston.”

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