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This community college aims to promote literary skills and employment opportunities for adults. (Courtesy of the adult education center)
For those looking to help out in the Bay Area community, there are several local nonprofit groups that offer volunteering and accept donations. This list is incomplete.
BETTER THE CITY
Friends of the Freeman Library
This non-profit supports the Clear Lake City-County’s Freeman Branch Library. Any money raised through the organization helps fund events and services at the library.
Sample Activities: Working in the bookstore, researching, writing, and submitting suggestions
Accepted donations: money
16616 Diana Lane, Houston
832-927-5444
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, under 18 years of age allowed
Helen Hall Library
The Helen Hall Library is located in League City. It offers many volunteer opportunities, including those that can be used for service times.
Sample activities: tutoring, content creation, help with program setup
Accepted donations: money, books
100 W. Walker St., League City
281-554-1111
www.leaguecitytx.gov/3146/helen-hall-library
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, under 18 years of age allowed
CARE FOR THE ENVIRONMENT
Exploration green
Exploration Green is a 178 acre flood control and outdoor recreation area in the Clear Lake area that is turning a former golf course into catchment pools with a variety of other amenities. Volunteers can join the tree, wetland, or prairie teams, each of which has different working days.
Sample Activities: Removing invasive or aggressive species at each of the five stages, counting inventory, preparing plants for soil, weeding, creating wetlands, pruning plants, planting trees and prairie grass
Accepted donations: money, memorial park benches, trees or tables
16205 Diana Lane, Houston
Requirements for volunteers: Orientation, allowed under 18 years of age
Galveston Bay Foundation
The Galveston Bay Foundation’s mission is to preserve and improve Galveston Bay. Interested volunteers can register on the website to help with the Foundation’s next community event or to take part in one of several ongoing volunteer activities.
Sample activities: cleaning up marine litter, marsh grass planting, clearing abandoned crab traps, citizen science, education, e.g. B. with school classes
Accepted donations: money
1725 motorway. 146, Kemah
281-332-3381 ext. 207
Requirements for volunteers: allowed under 18 years of age
FEED THE HUNGRY
The hunger truck
The New York City-based initiative came to Houston in the fall of 2021 and serves meals on Saturdays at changing destinations. Activities such as meal preparation and the creation of care packages are carried out from the MultiCultural Center in Webster. Detailed instructions are shared on site every week. Volunteers must be at least 10 years old.
Sample activities: preparing and cooking food, creating hygiene sets, putting together care packages
Accepted donations: money, kitchen utensils; Prepared meals from restaurants; Paper goods and utensils; Raw meal ingredients including products, meat and cereals; new socks, underwear and blankets for winter relief
951 Tristar Drive, Webster
Requirements for volunteers: Application, allowed under 18 years of age
HELP ANIMALS
Bayou animal services
This animal shelter strives to tailor pet adoption to each human’s needs. It offers adoptions and care for animals, and also offers discounts on adoption fees for seniors.
Sample activities: cleaning and feeding animals, walking animals
Accepted donations: money, dog food, cat food
3100 Deats Road, Dickinson
281-337-3117
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, under 18 years of age allowed
Pearland City Adoption Center
The organization of the city of Pearland is committed to the protection of animals and promotes the adoption of their animals. It also provides information on the benefits of spaying and neutering.
Sample activities: walking dogs, helping cats, looking for lost pets, cleaning up adoption center facilities
Accepted donations: money, dog food, cat food, toys
2002 Old Alvin Road, Pearland
281-652-1970
www.pearlandtx.gov/departments/police/divisions/animal-services-2422
Requirements for volunteers: Application, allowed under 18 years of age
League City animal care
The shelter is the only urban non-kill shelter in Galveston County. The offer ranges from the admission of strays to medical treatment to training programs and humane education. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old.
Sample activities: Answering questions and phone calls at reception, supporting adoptive parents with introductory and counseling, carrying out follow-up care for adoption, accepting donations, writing assistance
Donations Accepted: Money, Medical Supplies, Toys, Groceries, Linen, and More, Based on Amazon Wish Lists
755 W. Walker St., League City
281-554-1377
www.leaguecitytx.gov/3899/league-city-animal-care
Volunteer requirements: application, orientation, under 18 years of age allowed
HELP THE COMMUNITY
Community College
This Pearland-based group aims to improve literary skills and employment opportunities for adults. It’s on its three-year strategic plan where it will focus on growing the group.
Sample activities: tutoring, event setup and cleaning, event planning and fundraising
Accepted donations: money, books, office equipment, teaching materials
2246 Washington St., Pearland
281-485-1000
www.adulteducationcentertexas.org
Volunteer requirements: application, background check, orientation
Forgotten angels
The foundation helps people with intellectual, developmental and physical disabilities. It offers employment, housing and enriching activities.
Sample activities: sorting donations, preparing donations for sale, working in the foundation garden
Accepted Donations: Money, Resale Shop Donations
6302 Broadway St., Ste. 240, Pearland
832-243-5925
Requirements for volunteers: application, background check, allowed under 18
FAMILY SUPPORT
The bridge over troubled waters
For more than 40 years, The Bridge has provided education, support, safe spaces, guidance and action steps to people exposed to domestic violence, human trafficking, sexual assault, any form of trauma or abuse, family instability or housing problems. There are personal and virtual opportunities for volunteers. Interested parties can indicate their skills and availability online.
Sample activities: helping with office work, cataloging pantry items, helping with meal preparation, working with children
Donations Accepted: Money, baby supplies, kitchen supplies, and more, based on Amazon and Walmart wish lists
3811 Allen-Genoa Road, Pasadena
713-472-0753
Volunteer requirements: application, background check, orientation
Clear Creek Family Promise
This community-based organization aims to address the problem of homelessness in the Clear Creek area. It also helps people find local resources for other problems.
Sample activities: cooking and serving food, playing with children, helping with homework
Donations accepted: money, cars, fuel cards
14550 motorway. 3, Webster
832-932-3963
Volunteer requirements: application, background check, orientation, under 18 allowed
Interfaith Welfare Services
The nonprofit helps people who live in the Bay Area with rental expenses, emergency food, supplies, elderly care and school supplies.
Example activities: Making calls, making appointments, sorting groceries, delivering groceries
Accepted donations: money, groceries, dental care products, diapers, pet food, cleaning supplies
151 N. Park Avenue, League City
281-332-3881
Volunteer requirements: application, background check, orientation
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