VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Use the scroll down menu to choose a month. Seasonal volunteer opportunities will be listed during the month in which the event takes place. ​ It is   important to conduct your own research to find opportunities that you enjoy and that fit in to your schedule.
Remember that you are representing yourself, your campus, when you volunteer. Be on your best behavior and eager to work.
​In addition, if you sign-up, be sure to show-up.
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1. Animal Rescue Shelters
Local animal shelters almost always need volunteers. Brush up your office skills by answering emails, fielding phone calls, and providing general administrative assistance. Try making some connections among the staff or offering your dog walking services to the pet owners-to-be who pass through. 
2. National Parks
Volunteering at a national park means more than just cleaning up litter. If you’re a history buff or a naturalist, you can explore opportunities to work at fascinating historical sites maintained by the   National Park Service. 
3. Food Pantries
Food pantries and soup kitchens can always use a helping hand organizing a local food drive, raising money, or simply handing out hot meals to those in need. Offer any specific skills you may have, such as copy/editing, data entry, or even cooking, and you can be of great value to these organizations. Check out   FoodPantries.org  to search for one near you – and bolster your resume with any relevant experience you may acquire.
4. Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity    offers various locally targeted volunteer opportunities. If you have – or want to develop – experience in home repair and building maintenance, check out its   A Brush With Kindness  campaign or the   Women Build  program, designed specifically to help women learn construction skills. Your experience can contribute directly to team-building and leadership ability – plus, you might eventually find yourself able to remodel your own home, saving a bundle there as well.
5. Local Libraries
Libraries typically need help organizing shelves and assisting patrons, and you may also be of help setting up and running public events, such as author signings and book fairs. Ask your local library if you can help design flyers or copy/edit ads, and put that experience on your resume.
6. Art Museums
If you’re artistically inclined, working in a museum can be an invaluable experience. You can surround yourself with timeless works of art, soak up knowledge, and acquire administrative skills all at the same time. Get involved in the community by volunteering for family programs and children’s activities at your local museum, and once you build up your knowledge base, you may qualify to be a tour guide or event planner.
7. Political Campaigns
If you’re passionate about politics, consider lending your support to a local candidate you feel good about. No politician gets elected without volunteers manning the phones, distributing fliers, raising money, and answering emails. This kind of work can provide you with valuable experience on many levels and can be applied to a host of different industries. It can also help you establish a network of contacts you can draw on if you have, or are interested in, a political career.
8. YMCA
At the YMCA, you can volunteer to help both children and adults, strengthen your leadership skills by   coaching a sports team, or pick up some valuable teaching experience by tutoring literacy courses. Check your local YMCA’s website, or simply walk in and introduce yourself to find out if there are any positions they need filled, or any one-time activities you may can assist with to help get your foot in the door.
9. Retirement Homes
Retirees love an exciting new lecture to attend or class to teach them something fun and interesting, so be creative and develop a program that shows off your skills. Are you good at public speaking, or do you want to get better at it? Ask to recite some famous historical speeches, or to moderate a poetry reading. If you’re good with computers, lend your services and teach senior citizens how to perform basic or intermediate computer tasks.
10. Red Cross
The   American Red Cross  offers an extensive list of positions that can help those in need and bolster your resume at the same time. If you don’t feel like giving blood, why not greet and assist customers looking to do so?  Your skills may make you a good fit for grant writing, performing clerical tasks, or managing other volunteers. If you’ve got the drive, you can draw on any number of talents to help the Red Cross – who would turn down free labor from a passionate volunteer?

**Make sure the organization you are working for is Non-Profit.

AccessHealth
AccessHealth  has locations throughout Fort Bend County offering comprehensive health care for the family. Health care providers work with the organization to provide medical services to approximately 27,000 patients each year. Weekday volunteer opportunities include assisting staff with clerical duties, making confirmation calls to patients and helping with community events in Missouri City, Stafford and Richmond.
307 Texas Parkway, Ste. 100, Missouri City
281-969-1800
http://myaccesshealth.org
The Arc of Fort Bend County
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 organization provides recreational and social programs, employment assistance, housing support and the largest Special Olympics program in the area to those with intellectual and 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
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.
10435 Greenbough Lane, Stafford
281-207-2330
www.bbbstx.org
Child Advocates of Fort Bend County
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 services, such as assisting with office administration and community events, are also available to prospective volunteers.
5403 Ave. N, Rosenberg
281-344-5130
www.cafb.org
Citizens Volunteer Program
The city of Missouri City’s Citizens Volunteer Program 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
East Fort Bend Human Needs Ministry Inc.
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 persons in temporary financial crisis in east Fort Bend County. Hundreds of volunteers each month  donate their time and talents to come together to help the community through the organization. There are many ways to help out by volunteering at the nonprofit’s ministry and resale shop. 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
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 are able to 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 Street, Stafford
832-471-2588
www.bgclubs-houston.org
Fort Bend Cares
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, and to serve on its grant committee. The nonprofit is also seeking volunteers to help with its social media program. For more information on volunteer opportunities, email info@fortbendcares.org.
832-819-2005
www.fortbendcares.org
Fort Bend Corps
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. Repair services include roof replacements, installing wheelchair ramps, painting and foundation repairs.
1004 Blume Road, Rosenberg
281-617-7416
www.fbcorps.org
Fort Bend County Animal Services
Fort Bend County Animal Services    welcomes volunteers to assist with animal care. The stray animals in the shelter need time out of their cages. 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, such as donation drives, that offer additional volunteer opportunities.
1210 Blume Road, Rosenberg
281-342-1512
www.fortbendcountytx.gov
Fort Bend County Public Libraries
Fort Bend County Public Libraries    accept applications for a wide range of volunteers who are 16 years old and older. Help is needed to shelve books and lend a hand with programs. Volunteers assist with fundraisers, book sales and donations.
First Colony Branch Library
2121 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land
281-238-2800
Missouri City Branch Library
1530 Texas Parkway, Missouri City
281-238-2100
Sienna Branch Library
8411 Sienna Springs Blvd., Missouri City
281-238-2900
Sugar Land Branch Library
550 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land
281-238-2140
University Branch Library
14010 University Blvd., Sugar Land
281-633-5100
www.fortbend.lib.tx.us
The Fort Bend Education Foundation
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
Fort Bend Family Promise  mobilizes a network of local congregations to help families regain housing. The nonprofit organization has a wide range of volunteer opportunities for those looking to give their time. 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.
1424 FM 1092, Missouri City
281-403-3923
www.fortbendfamilypromise.org
Fort Bend ISD Strategic Partnerships
Fort Bend ISD Strategic Partnerships welcomes and encourages parents and community members to get involved and share their time, talents and skills with the students in the district. FBISD is in need of volunteers year-round to serve in its Volunteers In Public Schools program (VIPS), its mentoring program or its Shared Dreams program.
16431 Lexington Blvd., Sugar Land
281-634-1112
www.fortbendisd.com
Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity
Fort Bend Habitat for Humanity    seeks volunteers who want to give back to their community in a hands-on fashion. Volunteers 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
Fort Bend Museum Association
Year-round volunteers are needed for special events offered through the Fort Bend Museum Association. After submitting an application and being selected, volunteers can attend several training classes to become docents at the museum. Other volunteer opportunities include helping maintain the museum’s ongoing exhibits and facilities.
500 Houston St., Richmond
281-342-6478
www.fortbendmuseum.org
The Fort Bend Rainbow Room
The Fort Bend Rainbow Room seeks volunteers to assist with its many events, grant writing, inventory management, soliciting donations 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
832-451-2883
www.fbrr.org
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels
Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit that helps seniors remain independent by enhancing quality of life through services and resources. The nonprofit provides more than 1,100 meals every day through its home delivered and senior center programs. Volunteer opportunities include delivering meals, assisting at congregate centers, meal packing and special events.
info@fortbendseniors.org
281-633-7049
www.fortbendseniors.org
Fort Bend Volunteers
Fort Bend Volunteers, a program through the Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce, connects prospective volunteers with local nonprofit organizations. The organization works with dozens of tax-exempt organizations, governing entities, hospitals and hospices throughout the county. Those 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
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. The organization offers an extensive range of volunteer opportunities for those wanting to support its mission. Volunteers work throughout the organization and service activities include working in the shelter, working alongside clients through its various programs, assisting with special events and helping with office administration. Volunteers can also help staff the crisis hotline or help sort through donations.
281-344-5750
www.fortbendwomenscenter.org
Houston Food Bank
The Client Assistance Program (CAP) with the Houston Food Bank assists families with applying for Texas State Benefits such as SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Medicaid/CHIP, and TANF. The CAP program also distributes food in a “Farmer’s Market” setting to Harris county and surrounding counties as an added bonus to help families achieve self-sufficiency and shop with dignity. If you would like help, please register online for “Client Assistance Program - Four Corners Recreation Center” volunteer shifts at    houstonfoodbank.civicore.com
 Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital
Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital has a variety of volunteer roles to fit individual time commitments, schedules, abilities and interests. The volunteer program at the hospital offers its volunteers opportunities to interact with patients, assist staff or provide clerical and administrative support to various departments.
16655 Hwy. 59, Sugar Land
281-274-7127
www.houstonmethodist.org
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land
The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land looks for community volunteers throughout the year to help organize field trips and assist with guest tours along with helping to maintain ongoing exhibits behind the scenes. Volunteers are able to participate in a series of educational workshops and lectures and also receive discounts on ticket prices and gift shop items. Docent training is also available.
13016 University Blvd., Sugar Land
281-313-2277, ext. 104
www.hmns.org
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County
The Literacy Council of Fort Bend County  provides basic literacy and English instruction to area adult residents. The Literacy Council relies heavily 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
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land  promotes redefining health care in all aspects, including volunteer opportunities. Volunteers at the hospital provide support to numerous departments throughout the hospital, which includes both clerical and nonclerical activities. Hospital areas for volunteer service include the information desk, gift shop, coffee kiosk, outpatient center, nursing units, surgery waiting areas, material management and patient and family services.
17500 W. Grand Parkway, Sugar Land
281-725-5254
www.memorialhermann.org/locations/sugar-land
Missouri City Green
Missouri City Green, an affiliate of Keep Texas Beautiful, is a nonprofit organization that brings residents together to build and 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.
info@missouricitygreen.org
www.missouricitygreen.org
Rainbow of Love
Rainbow of Love is a nonprofit organization hat serves infants, toddlers and parents who are in need. The organization offers parenting classes, counseling, care supplies for infants and referrals for families considering adoption. 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 TB test. 
2700 Lake Olympia Parkway, Missouri City
281-438-6588
www.rainbowoflove.org
Second Mile Mission Center
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. There are also opportunities for group volunteers.
1135 Hwy. 90, Missouri City
281-261-9199
www.secondmile.org​
The City of Sugar Land
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 are able to learn the inner workings of city government.
2700 Town Center Blvd. N., Sugar Land
281-275-2329
www.sugarlandtx.gov
The Sugar Land Heritage Foundation
The 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. Other available volunteer opportunities include office management, artifact cataloging, data entry and assisting with tours and educational programs.
198 Kempner St., Sugar Land
281-494-0261
www.slheritage.org
Texana Center
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
YMCA Foundation  is a community staple for assisting children and families by hosting camps, sporting competitions and special events throughout the year. Whether helping out with motivational speaking, advocacy work, coaching or simply lending a helping hand, there is no shortage of volunteer opportunities at local YMCA locations in Fort Bend County.
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