Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Galveston - Houston

BRING SOME SUNSHINE TO THE LIVES OF REFUGEE YOUTH THIS SUMMER!

The Refugee Resettlement Out-of-School Program is a summer academic bridge program focused on English language learning and social/emotional learning funded by the City of Houston HUD program.

Students will be between the ages of 6 and 18, and the program will be located in the Alief area at an apartment complex close to Gessner and Richmond.

As a volunteer, you may assist with
- Tutoring and homework assistance
- Teaching English language skills
- Helping with set up and cleaning up afterwards.
- Helping participates with craft activities (cutting, gluing, pasting, coloring, etc.).

If interested, please contact Mark Osborne at mosborne@catholiccharities.org to set up an interview with staff of School Impact Services.

Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years of age.Criminal background check (paid for by the agency; donations appreciated)Interview with School Impact staffMust be fluent in EnglishNotarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home Must be willing to take a TB test and drug screen (paid for by the agency) Must have familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel

There are many ways to directly support our clients. Hosting an event for them either at a park, church, or recreation center is the perfect way to brighten their days and help them build community.

The staff at Catholic Charities is here to offer guidance and support for all interested in hosting an event.

Here are some event ideas:

Host a holiday party for refugee children, who are living in shelters. Host a baby shower for new parents in our Blessed Beginnings program. Host a holiday party for senior citizens. Host an outing for refugee youth in Catholic Charities programs, including an Astros or Texans game, a museum day, or a picnic and games at one of Houston's great parks.

No matter their age, our clients love to feel special and acknowledged. Even the smallest gesture could go a long way.

For questions and additional information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. 

THIS IS A GREAT OPPORTUNITY FOR GROUPS (SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY, WORKPLACE, PARISH, NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION, ETC.). PLEASE NOTE THAT ITEMS MUST BE COLLECTED BY A GROUP/ORGANIZATION. INDIVIDUALS SHOULD NOT SOLICIT DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF CATHOLIC CHARITIES OF THE ARCHDIOCESE OF GALVESTON-HOUSTON.

Refugees have long, arduous travels and sometimes come with nothing but the clothes on their backs. Help us welcome newly arrived refugees by assembling welcome baskets to ensure a warm and refreshing welcome. The basket will consist of items needed for a good first day in their new home here in Houston.

Assemble welcome baskets for refugees by placing the following items in a medium-sized laundry basket:

2 bath towels 2 hand towels 4 toilet paper rolls 2 bars of soap 4 toothbrushes 1 tube of toothpaste 2 bottles of shampoo 2 bottles of conditioner 2 deodorants Disposable razors (for men and women)

Other items to consider

Pillows Comforter Bed sheets Mouthwash Hand lotion Detergent Dishware Brooms Dustpans Serving utensils Kitchen appliances

For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. 

MAKE AN IMPACT ON THE LIVES OF REFUGEES AS THEY SETTLE INTO THEIR NEW HOMES IN THE HOUSTON AREA.

Volunteer Assistants must be comfortable working with refugee populations and enjoy completing administrative tasks, such as making copies, filing paperwork, calling clients, and helping clients apply for SNAP and TANF benefits.

Being bilingual is a plus but not required in languages such as:

Arabic French Haitian Creole Spanish Swahili Turkish Ukrainian

Volunteer Assistants have access to confidential information and must stay HIPAA compliant. Training will be provided during volunteer's first shift.

Flexible shifts are available:

Mondays, between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Tuesdays, between 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Wednesdays, between 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fridays, between 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Please contact Mark Osborne, Manager of Volunteer Services, at mosborne@catholiccharities.org if you are interested in learning more about this volunteer opportunity.

Application Deadlines:

Fall semester, May 1

Spring semester, October 1

Summer semester, March 1

Important: Applying here is just to show interest in completing an internship with Catholic Charities. Final determination will be based on availability and successful completion of all internship requirements

To be considered, please click 'RESPOND' and provide the following:

A resume detailing your academic experience, including whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student.Your college/university's Affiliation Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding A brief statement describing your internship requirements.

When you have completed these three (3) steps, please send an email to Mark Osborne at mosborne@catholiccharities.org expressing your interest in completing an internship with Catholic Charities.

Your email and documents will be forwarded to the intern supervisor of the program for which you are applying. A representative of the program will contact you for an interview and provide additional instructions.

Requirements:

Signed Affiliation Agreement/Memorandum of UnderstandingVolunteer/Intern Handbook Acknowledgement CMG Safe Haven Training Internship RequirementsInternship WaiverID Badge PhotoInterview with programResumeUndergraduate or graduate level student of social work. Comfortable with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom. Available two (2) weekdays during normal office hours (8 am - 5 pm). Organized, friendly, flexible, and diligent. Able to take notes of client appointments.

Application Deadlines:

Fall semester, May 1

Spring semester, October 1

Summer semester, March 1

Important: Applying here is just to show interest in completing an internship with Catholic Charities. Final determination will be based on availability and successful completion of all internship requirements.

The Case Manager Intern is responsible for working with clients participating in refugee resettlement programs. Also responsible for intake, assessment, and providing quality case management services for all assigned cases. The successful candidate will display dignity and respect toward both potential clients and clients already enrolled in the program, show initiative while balancing multiple responsibilities, and be able to work independently while following up on assigned cases.

To be considered, please click 'RESPOND' and provide the following:

A resume detailing your academic experience, including whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student.Your college/university's Affiliation Agreement/Memorandum of Understanding A brief statement describing your internship requirements.

When you have completed these three (3) steps, please send an email to Mark Osborne at mosborne@catholiccharities.org expressing your interest in completing an internship with Catholic Charities.

Your email and documents will be forwarded to the intern supervisor of the program for which you are applying. A representative of the program will contact you for an interview and provide additional instructions.

Requirements:

Signed Affiliation Agreement/Memorandum of UnderstandingVolunteer/Intern Handbook Acknowledgement CMG Safe Haven Training Internship RequirementsInternship WaiverID Badge PhotoInterview with programResumeUndergraduate or graduate level student of social work. Comfortable with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, SharePoint, Teams, Zoom. Available two (2) weekdays during normal office hours (8 am - 5 pm). Organized, friendly, flexible, and diligent. Able to take notes of client appointments.

Volunteers work with the Refugee Resettlement Department School Impact Services team to help students in the afterschool program with English proficiency, social learning, emotional learning, and homework assistance.

Students attend Houston ISD and Alief ISD schools, but the afterschool program takes place at off-site locations, such as churches, apartment complex facilities, etc. Generally, students are in 1st to 7th grades (7- to 12-year-olds).

LOCATION: Westchase area near S. Gessner and Westpark Tollway. The physical address will be provided once volunteers are fully cleared.

DAYS/TIMES:

Session 1: August 25-November 24, Mondays and Wednesdays, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., each day.

Session 2: September 8-December 15, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., each day.

We need volunteers who are helpful, compassionate, and good with children. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and meet all Catholic Charities qualifications, including a criminal background check, TB test, and drug screen.

If interested, please contact Mark Osborne at mosborne@catholiccharities.org to set up an interview with staff of School Impact Services.

Requirements

Criminal background check (paid for by the agency; donations appreciated)Interview with School Impact staffMust be fluent in EnglishNotarized Affidavit for Applicants for Employment with a Licensed Operation or Registered Child-Care Home Must be willing to take a TB test and drug screen (paid for by the agency) Must have familiarity with Microsoft Word and Excel

If you are interested in becoming a tutor in Fall 2025, please contact Mark Osborne at mosborne@catholiccharities.org before completing any of the qualifications.

The St. Jerome program is seeking volunteers for its 30+ student clients. Volunteers will teach conversational, writing, and reading English, and other academic topics to refugee minors. Students are 10-21 years of age and are in this country without their parents. They live in either foster homes or supervised independent living apartments in Harris County or Fort Bend County. Training will be provided and the schedule is flexible.

Most instruction is currently virtual. Some instruction is done inside foster homes across the Houston area.

RequirementsFluent in English (You do not need to speak a foreign language; teaching is done in English)Must be at least 18 years of ageCommitment to helping youth during the academic yearPrevious teaching experience is a plus but is not requiredWillingness to learn and use St. Jerome tutoring materialsCriminal background check required