Volunteer: Houston Food Fair HelpersThis opportunity is great for groups and individuals. Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for walk-up or drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by registering clients using Houston Food Bank qualifications. This opportunity is available every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and on specific Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Please see available shifts below.) When arriving, please park in the parking lot across the street from the Guadalupe Basic Needs Center. Also, dress comfortably. This opportunity takes place outdoors. Close toe shoes are required. For a map, please download this parking guide. NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities. Each volunteer aged 14+ must sign up under their own account. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenage children. For children 13 and younger, please sign up as a team and bring a paper youth waiver. Location: Guadalupe Basic Needs Center This opportunity is great for groups and individuals. Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for walk-up or drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by registering clients using Houston Food Bank qualifications. This opportunity is available every Tuesday from 8 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and on specific Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. (Please see available shifts below.) When arriving, please park in the parking lot across the street from the Guadalupe Basic Needs Center. Also, dress comfortably. This opportunity takes place outdoors. Close toe shoes are required. For a map, please download this parking guide. NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities. Each volunteer aged 14+ must sign up under their own account. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenage children. For children 13 and younger, please sign up as a team and bring a paper youth waiver. Location: Guadalupe Basic Needs Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77003 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Isle Market Food Pantry AssistantAssist clients with shopping for grocery items of their choosing in the Isle Market Food Pantry. Food Pantry Assistants help clients with bagging food items as well as make sure clients are choosing items appropriate for their family size. Volunteer Assistants may also offer suggestions on how to cook food. Some Food Pantry Assistants may also assist clients in loading groceries into their cars. We are specifically looking for volunteers with cheerful attitudes and a friendly demeanor when interacting with clients. We are in need of volunteers on a regular basis. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Pathyil at tpathyil@catholiccharities.org. Location: Galveston Beacon of Hope Center Assist clients with shopping for grocery items of their choosing in the Isle Market Food Pantry. Food Pantry Assistants help clients with bagging food items as well as make sure clients are choosing items appropriate for their family size. Volunteer Assistants may also offer suggestions on how to cook food. Some Food Pantry Assistants may also assist clients in loading groceries into their cars. We are specifically looking for volunteers with cheerful attitudes and a friendly demeanor when interacting with clients. We are in need of volunteers on a regular basis. If you have any questions, please contact Tony Pathyil at tpathyil@catholiccharities.org. Location: Galveston Beacon of Hope Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Front Desk AssistantFront Desk Assistants are the welcoming face of the Mamie George Community Center. Volunteer Assistants greet and direct visitors, answer and transfer phone calls, provide program and event information to clients, assist clients with intake into certain programs as well as filing and other administrative tasks as needed. We are seeking Front Desk Assistants who are friendly, patient, professional, and culturally sensitive. They must possess good communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clear English. The ability to speak and write Spanish also is preferred, but not necessary. Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Front Desk Assistants are the welcoming face of the Mamie George Community Center. Volunteer Assistants greet and direct visitors, answer and transfer phone calls, provide program and event information to clients, assist clients with intake into certain programs as well as filing and other administrative tasks as needed. We are seeking Front Desk Assistants who are friendly, patient, professional, and culturally sensitive. They must possess good communication skills, including the ability to speak and write clear English. The ability to speak and write Spanish also is preferred, but not necessary. Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hewitt Warehouse WorkerTrini’s Market, located at the Mamie George Community Center in Richmond, Texas, is a self-select food pantry available to Fort Bend County senior adults in need of food assistance. We offer a wide variety of canned goods, dry goods, fresh produce, meats, breads and beverages. Our guests are able to select and shop for the items in which they are most in need. Volunteers will help in the Hewitt Warehouse adjacent to the Market and complete some or all of the following duties: Help load/unload deliveries Sort and inspect for quality of donated grocery items Bag individual items for future client use Assist with stocking shelves, labeling items, and maintaining cleanliness Heavy lifting required (30-50 lbs.) May work in walk-in fridge/freezer temperaturesLocation: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Trini’s Market, located at the Mamie George Community Center in Richmond, Texas, is a self-select food pantry available to Fort Bend County senior adults in need of food assistance. We offer a wide variety of canned goods, dry goods, fresh produce, meats, breads and beverages. Our guests are able to select and shop for the items in which they are most in need. Volunteers will help in the Hewitt Warehouse adjacent to the Market and complete some or all of the following duties: Help load/unload deliveries Sort and inspect for quality of donated grocery items Bag individual items for future client use Assist with stocking shelves, labeling items, and maintaining cleanliness Heavy lifting required (30-50 lbs.) May work in walk-in fridge/freezer temperaturesLocation: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Patty's Cafe Crew: GreeterDo you enjoy talking with people and helping to create community? As a volunteer Greeter in Patty's Café, you can do just that by greeting senior adults and monitoring the check-in system We are looking for friendly volunteers who enjoy working in a restaurant or café environment. Pre-Service Training PLEASE READ before your shift! When you enter the center, please check in on the tablet by the front door with you name/email/phone number to get credit for your volunteer hours. You will checkout at the end of your shift as well. You don't need to stop at the front-desk, you can proceed to the Patty's Café at the end of the hall, past the bathrooms. You will ensure that seniors check in when they come to eat lunch. You will stand at the touch screen computer and ask seniors to check in, either by scanning their cards with the barcode reader or typing in their name and phone number (some seniors may need assistance). If they successfully check in, they should see a screen with various activities that they can "check" to show that they participated. They must "check" Patty's Café if they are eating lunch in the cafeteria. If a message appears saying their account is locked, please refer them to the front desk to fill out some paperwork before eating lunch. Thank you for being a positive and uplifting part of the volunteer team!
Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Do you enjoy talking with people and helping to create community? As a volunteer Greeter in Patty's Café, you can do just that by greeting senior adults and monitoring the check-in system We are looking for friendly volunteers who enjoy working in a restaurant or café environment. Pre-Service Training PLEASE READ before your shift! When you enter the center, please check in on the tablet by the front door with you name/email/phone number to get credit for your volunteer hours. You will checkout at the end of your shift as well. You don't need to stop at the front-desk, you can proceed to the Patty's Café at the end of the hall, past the bathrooms. You will ensure that seniors check in when they come to eat lunch. You will stand at the touch screen computer and ask seniors to check in, either by scanning their cards with the barcode reader or typing in their name and phone number (some seniors may need assistance). If they successfully check in, they should see a screen with various activities that they can "check" to show that they participated. They must "check" Patty's Café if they are eating lunch in the cafeteria. If a message appears saying their account is locked, please refer them to the front desk to fill out some paperwork before eating lunch. Thank you for being a positive and uplifting part of the volunteer team!
Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Patty's Cafe Crew: Cafe HostCafé Hosts ensure patrons have a great experience and help keep the cafe looking its best by clearing and wiping down tables, sweeping the floor, and washing dishes. We are looking for volunteers who are looking for a chance to interact with our senior clients with a smile or a kind gesture. Our wonderful cafe customers are an enjoyable group who love to socialize and none of whom have ever met a stranger! Pre-Service Training PLEASE READ before your shift! When you enter the center, please check in on the tablet by the front door with you name/email/phone number to get credit for your volunteer hours. You will checkout at the end of your shift as well. You don't need to stop at the front-desk, you can proceed to the Patty's Café at the end of the hall, past the bathrooms. You can check in with one of the staff or volunteers who are in the café to receive cleaning supplies and any further instructions. Try to be proactive about asking people if they need assistance or if you can take their trash for them. Thank you for being a positive and uplifting part of the volunteer team!
Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Café Hosts ensure patrons have a great experience and help keep the cafe looking its best by clearing and wiping down tables, sweeping the floor, and washing dishes. We are looking for volunteers who are looking for a chance to interact with our senior clients with a smile or a kind gesture. Our wonderful cafe customers are an enjoyable group who love to socialize and none of whom have ever met a stranger! Pre-Service Training PLEASE READ before your shift! When you enter the center, please check in on the tablet by the front door with you name/email/phone number to get credit for your volunteer hours. You will checkout at the end of your shift as well. You don't need to stop at the front-desk, you can proceed to the Patty's Café at the end of the hall, past the bathrooms. You can check in with one of the staff or volunteers who are in the café to receive cleaning supplies and any further instructions. Try to be proactive about asking people if they need assistance or if you can take their trash for them. Thank you for being a positive and uplifting part of the volunteer team!
Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Gracious Gifts Store AssistantEveryone loves a great resale shop and that is just who we need to volunteer in our Gracious Gifts Resale Shop, located inside the Mamie George Community Center. The shop provides senior adults with affordably priced personal items and gifts. Our volunteers sort, price, and display donated items. Being in the gift shop is a good way to get to know the seniors of the community center. To be successful, volunteers should: Ability to be trained to use a cash register/cashier Be able to handle small amounts of moneyBe friendly & courteousLocation: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Everyone loves a great resale shop and that is just who we need to volunteer in our Gracious Gifts Resale Shop, located inside the Mamie George Community Center. The shop provides senior adults with affordably priced personal items and gifts. Our volunteers sort, price, and display donated items. Being in the gift shop is a good way to get to know the seniors of the community center. To be successful, volunteers should: Ability to be trained to use a cash register/cashier Be able to handle small amounts of moneyBe friendly & courteousLocation: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Patty's Cafe Crew: ServerOur Café Crew volunteers serve lunch to Fort Bend County senior adults in Patty's Café. They may assist with carrying trays to the table for those who may require assistance. Café Crew Server volunteers must obtain a Food Handler's Permit. (Catholic Charities will pay for the training.) Café Crew volunteers must be friendly and enjoy working in a restaurant or café environment. Café Crew volunteers must adhere to proper food handling safety standards.Please "respond" to the opportunity to create an account and finish the needed qualifications. Then notify Hope Gassett (hgassett@catholiccharities.org) for a link to take the Texas Food Handler certificate course. Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Our Café Crew volunteers serve lunch to Fort Bend County senior adults in Patty's Café. They may assist with carrying trays to the table for those who may require assistance. Café Crew Server volunteers must obtain a Food Handler's Permit. (Catholic Charities will pay for the training.) Café Crew volunteers must be friendly and enjoy working in a restaurant or café environment. Café Crew volunteers must adhere to proper food handling safety standards.Please "respond" to the opportunity to create an account and finish the needed qualifications. Then notify Hope Gassett (hgassett@catholiccharities.org) for a link to take the Texas Food Handler certificate course. Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Guadalupe Market/Pan de Vida Food Pantry AssistantAssist in prepping and distributing groceries to families in need. This may include stocking the food pantry, sorting donated items for quality and bagging groceries for individual families. Volunteers may also assist clients to fill out required information for the Houston Food Bank. The food pantry hosts walk-up clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The food pantry hosts homeless individuals on Fridays. To assist with Tuesday drive-thru distributions, please go to Houston Food Fair Helpers | Catholic Charities Galveston - Houston. For questions, please reach out to Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Volunteers aged 14 and older must sign up for shifts themselves. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenagers. Location: Guadalupe Basic Needs Center Assist in prepping and distributing groceries to families in need. This may include stocking the food pantry, sorting donated items for quality and bagging groceries for individual families. Volunteers may also assist clients to fill out required information for the Houston Food Bank. The food pantry hosts walk-up clients on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The food pantry hosts homeless individuals on Fridays. To assist with Tuesday drive-thru distributions, please go to Houston Food Fair Helpers | Catholic Charities Galveston - Houston. For questions, please reach out to Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Volunteers aged 14 and older must sign up for shifts themselves. Parents please do not sign up on behalf of your teenagers. Location: Guadalupe Basic Needs Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Outdoor Food Distribution Helper (drive-thru)Every week nearly 600 families come to the Mamie George Community Center to help meet their food needs. Volunteers will assist with set up and sort and distribute groceries to families in need via a drive-thru method. Some volunteers may direct traffic while others pack the groceries into the trunks of client vehicles. When you enter the center, please be sure to check in on the tablet by the door with you name/email/phone number to get credit for your volunteer hours. You will sign out at the end of your shift as well. NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities. Parents/Guardians: If your child is 13 or older, they will need to create their own account. If you are volunteering with your child, please create an additional account for yourself and sign up both you and your child to ensure we have the needed number of volunteers per opportunity. If your child is under 13 years old, please "respond as a team" and select how many reserved spots you will want for children under 13. You will need to sign a waiver for each child under 13 that is volunteering. Ages 12+ are able to volunteer with a parent/guardian accompanying them, ages 14+ are able to volunteer by themselves. Thank you! Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Every week nearly 600 families come to the Mamie George Community Center to help meet their food needs. Volunteers will assist with set up and sort and distribute groceries to families in need via a drive-thru method. Some volunteers may direct traffic while others pack the groceries into the trunks of client vehicles. When you enter the center, please be sure to check in on the tablet by the door with you name/email/phone number to get credit for your volunteer hours. You will sign out at the end of your shift as well. NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities. Parents/Guardians: If your child is 13 or older, they will need to create their own account. If you are volunteering with your child, please create an additional account for yourself and sign up both you and your child to ensure we have the needed number of volunteers per opportunity. If your child is under 13 years old, please "respond as a team" and select how many reserved spots you will want for children under 13. You will need to sign a waiver for each child under 13 that is volunteering. Ages 12+ are able to volunteer with a parent/guardian accompanying them, ages 14+ are able to volunteer by themselves. Thank you! Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Isle Market Pantry StockerPLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HELPING TO KEEP THE ISLE MARKET PANTRY IN GALVESTON RUNNING SMOOTHLY! As an Isle Market Pantry Stocker, you can help Catholic Charities fulfill its vision of helping those in need achieve self-sufficiency and live with dignity. Volunteer Stockers handle deliveries from the Galveston Food Bank by stocking shelves in the pantry's storeroom, breaking down boxes, helping to keep the storeroom and back areas of the pantry organized and looking their best. Stockers also help pack bags of groceries (or "Pre-Bags") that are given to pantry clients. We're looking for volunteers who don’t mind a little heavy lifting (15 lbs. max) and getting their hands dirty. Some previous experience is helpful but not needed. All supplies are provided. A criminal background check is required. Location: Galveston Beacon of Hope Center PLAY AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN HELPING TO KEEP THE ISLE MARKET PANTRY IN GALVESTON RUNNING SMOOTHLY! As an Isle Market Pantry Stocker, you can help Catholic Charities fulfill its vision of helping those in need achieve self-sufficiency and live with dignity. Volunteer Stockers handle deliveries from the Galveston Food Bank by stocking shelves in the pantry's storeroom, breaking down boxes, helping to keep the storeroom and back areas of the pantry organized and looking their best. Stockers also help pack bags of groceries (or "Pre-Bags") that are given to pantry clients. We're looking for volunteers who don’t mind a little heavy lifting (15 lbs. max) and getting their hands dirty. Some previous experience is helpful but not needed. All supplies are provided. A criminal background check is required. Location: Galveston Beacon of Hope Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: New Volunteer Orientation (Virtual)ARE YOU NEW TO VOLUNTEERING WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES? Join us for a New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about the agency, the many volunteer opportunities available, qualifications, policies, and benefits to you as a volunteer. New volunteers must attend orientation within 30 days of signing up for their first volunteer opportunity. Everyone is welcome whether you have volunteered for many years or are just curious about volunteering with Catholic Charities. The Zoom link will be sent the morning of the orientation. In person orientations will also be held on site at the Mamie George Community Center and the Galveston Beacon of Hope Center. The dates/times can be found at the links below: New Volunteer Orientation (In-Person) - Mamie George Community Center: SIGN UP HERE New Volunteer Orientation (In-Person) - Galveston: SIGN UP HERE For questions or more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Catholic Charities Main Office ARE YOU NEW TO VOLUNTEERING WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES? Join us for a New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about the agency, the many volunteer opportunities available, qualifications, policies, and benefits to you as a volunteer. New volunteers must attend orientation within 30 days of signing up for their first volunteer opportunity. Everyone is welcome whether you have volunteered for many years or are just curious about volunteering with Catholic Charities. The Zoom link will be sent the morning of the orientation. In person orientations will also be held on site at the Mamie George Community Center and the Galveston Beacon of Hope Center. The dates/times can be found at the links below: New Volunteer Orientation (In-Person) - Mamie George Community Center: SIGN UP HERE New Volunteer Orientation (In-Person) - Galveston: SIGN UP HERE For questions or more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Catholic Charities Main Office Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: New Volunteer Orientation (In-Person) - Mamie George Community CenterARE YOU NEW TO VOLUNTEERING WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES? Join us for a New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about the Mamie George Community Center and Catholic Charities volunteer opportunities. New volunteers must attend orientation within 30 days of signing up for their first volunteer opportunity. This orientation will be held IN PERSON at the Mamie George Community Center in Richmond (Fort Bend County). Virtual orientations are available if you are unable to attend in person. Sign up through the link below: New Volunteer Orientation (Virtual) Everyone is welcome whether you have volunteered for many years or are just curious about volunteering with Catholic Charities. Parking is available in our parking lot. For questions or more information, please contact Hope Gassett at hgassett@catholiccharities.org. Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center ARE YOU NEW TO VOLUNTEERING WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES? Join us for a New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about the Mamie George Community Center and Catholic Charities volunteer opportunities. New volunteers must attend orientation within 30 days of signing up for their first volunteer opportunity. This orientation will be held IN PERSON at the Mamie George Community Center in Richmond (Fort Bend County). Virtual orientations are available if you are unable to attend in person. Sign up through the link below: New Volunteer Orientation (Virtual) Everyone is welcome whether you have volunteered for many years or are just curious about volunteering with Catholic Charities. Parking is available in our parking lot. For questions or more information, please contact Hope Gassett at hgassett@catholiccharities.org. Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: New Volunteer Orientation (In-Person) - GalvestonARE YOU NEW TO VOLUNTEERING WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES? Join us for a New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about the Galveston Beacon of Hope Center and Catholic Charities volunteer opportunities. New volunteers must attend orientation within 30 days of signing up for their first volunteer opportunity. This orientation will be held IN PERSON at the Galveston Beacon of Hope Center located inside the Island Community Center in Galveston, Texas. Virtual orientations are available if you are unable to attend in person. Sign up through the link below: New Volunteer Orientation (Virtual) Everyone is welcome whether you have volunteered for many years or are just curious about volunteering with Catholic Charities. Parking is available in our parking lot. For questions or more information, please contact Tony Pathyil at tpathyil@catholiccharities.org. Location: Galveston Beacon of Hope Center ARE YOU NEW TO VOLUNTEERING WITH CATHOLIC CHARITIES? Join us for a New Volunteer Orientation to learn more about the Galveston Beacon of Hope Center and Catholic Charities volunteer opportunities. New volunteers must attend orientation within 30 days of signing up for their first volunteer opportunity. This orientation will be held IN PERSON at the Galveston Beacon of Hope Center located inside the Island Community Center in Galveston, Texas. Virtual orientations are available if you are unable to attend in person. Sign up through the link below: New Volunteer Orientation (Virtual) Everyone is welcome whether you have volunteered for many years or are just curious about volunteering with Catholic Charities. Parking is available in our parking lot. For questions or more information, please contact Tony Pathyil at tpathyil@catholiccharities.org. Location: Galveston Beacon of Hope Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77551 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Galveston Mobile Food Distribution (2026)This opportunity is great for groups and individuals! Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by assisting clients with the intake forms. This is the perfect opportunity for volunteers who can work quickly and carry up to thirty pounds of food. Our food fairs take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month. NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities. When you arrive, you may park in any space in the lot. Many of our clients will already be lined up around the building. You will find our staff and volunteers carrying supplies from the food pantry located in Suite B-101. Location: Galveston Beacon of Hope Center This opportunity is great for groups and individuals! Volunteers sort, assemble, and distribute grocery items for drive thru clients. Volunteers may also help by assisting clients with the intake forms. This is the perfect opportunity for volunteers who can work quickly and carry up to thirty pounds of food. Our food fairs take place on the fourth Wednesday of each month. NOTE: We cannot accept court mandated community service hours for any of our volunteer opportunities. When you arrive, you may park in any space in the lot. Many of our clients will already be lined up around the building. You will find our staff and volunteers carrying supplies from the food pantry located in Suite B-101. Location: Galveston Beacon of Hope Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 77551 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: St. Jerome Emiliani Foster Care TutorIf you are interested in becoming a tutor in Fall 2025, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@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 requiredLocation: Catholic Charities Main Office If you are interested in becoming a tutor in Fall 2025, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@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 requiredLocation: Catholic Charities Main Office Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 77006 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Houston Housing Program: Office AssistantCatholic Charities Housing Program offers services to help families on the verge of becoming homeless, or who have already experienced homelessness. For those experiencing homelessness, Catholic Charities offers two programs: Rapid Re-Housing (RRH), in collaboration with the Houston Housing Authority and the Coalition for the Homeless, works to end homelessness for low-to-moderate income individuals and households residing in the City of Houston. The goal of this program is to increase self-sufficiency and housing stability by helping clients to gain and maintain viable housing. The Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSH) is a HUD-funded grant that serves individuals and families who are chronically homeless. Potential volunteers must have a passing criminal background check before interviewing with the Housing staff. For questions or more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: W.T. & Louise Moran Health Center Catholic Charities Housing Program offers services to help families on the verge of becoming homeless, or who have already experienced homelessness. For those experiencing homelessness, Catholic Charities offers two programs: Rapid Re-Housing (RRH), in collaboration with the Houston Housing Authority and the Coalition for the Homeless, works to end homelessness for low-to-moderate income individuals and households residing in the City of Houston. The goal of this program is to increase self-sufficiency and housing stability by helping clients to gain and maintain viable housing. The Permanent Supportive Housing Program (PSH) is a HUD-funded grant that serves individuals and families who are chronically homeless. Potential volunteers must have a passing criminal background check before interviewing with the Housing staff. For questions or more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: W.T. & Louise Moran Health Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 77002 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Host a Back-to-School Drive for Refugee ChildrenRefugee Resettlement’s School Impact program helps refugee families enroll their children in school. For many of these families, it is the first time their children will receive any education. And for the children who have attended school before, their education was interrupted and incomplete because of violence in their home country or inconsistency of teaching in the refugee camps. We want to make sure the enrollment process is smooth and easy. By providing each child with a backpack full of school supplies, you can help children be prepared and ready to learn on their first day of school. We recommend filling a clear or mesh backpack with the following supplies: 2 folders, plastic with pockets and brads 8 pencils 5 pens 2 pink erasers 2 glue sticks 1 pair of scissors, blunt 1 pencil sharpener 1 pack of 24 crayons 1 pack of 24 colored pencils 1 pack of 10 markers 1 ruler 1 composition notebook 1 spiral notebookA personal note of encouragement (optional)Please arrange details for pick up with Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org or phone 713.874.6571. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event Refugee Resettlement’s School Impact program helps refugee families enroll their children in school. For many of these families, it is the first time their children will receive any education. And for the children who have attended school before, their education was interrupted and incomplete because of violence in their home country or inconsistency of teaching in the refugee camps. We want to make sure the enrollment process is smooth and easy. By providing each child with a backpack full of school supplies, you can help children be prepared and ready to learn on their first day of school. We recommend filling a clear or mesh backpack with the following supplies: 2 folders, plastic with pockets and brads 8 pencils 5 pens 2 pink erasers 2 glue sticks 1 pair of scissors, blunt 1 pencil sharpener 1 pack of 24 crayons 1 pack of 24 colored pencils 1 pack of 10 markers 1 ruler 1 composition notebook 1 spiral notebookA personal note of encouragement (optional)Please arrange details for pick up with Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Coordinator, via email at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org or phone 713.874.6571. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Pro Bono AttorneyCatholic Charities’ St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance provides a diverse array of immigration legal services in greater Houston. Our experienced corps of attorneys and legal professionals provide free and low-cost legal services to children who arrived in the U.S. alone, families seeking immigration assistance, crime victims, asylum seekers, and immigrants seeking to become U.S. citizens. The Cabrini Center seeks the assistance of pro bono attorneys for both litigation and administrative cases. Asylum cases, both affirmatively through the Houston Asylum Office and defensively with the Immigration Court. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases, for juveniles who have been abandoned or abused by their parents in their home countries. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, for young people brought to the United States as children.If you would like to do virtual only, please let us know. If you are interested in doing work as an individual attorney or as a firm, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Coordinator, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: St. Frances Cabrini Center Immigrant Legal Assistance Catholic Charities’ St. Frances Cabrini Center for Immigrant Legal Assistance provides a diverse array of immigration legal services in greater Houston. Our experienced corps of attorneys and legal professionals provide free and low-cost legal services to children who arrived in the U.S. alone, families seeking immigration assistance, crime victims, asylum seekers, and immigrants seeking to become U.S. citizens. The Cabrini Center seeks the assistance of pro bono attorneys for both litigation and administrative cases. Asylum cases, both affirmatively through the Houston Asylum Office and defensively with the Immigration Court. Special Immigrant Juvenile Status cases, for juveniles who have been abandoned or abused by their parents in their home countries. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, for young people brought to the United States as children.If you would like to do virtual only, please let us know. If you are interested in doing work as an individual attorney or as a firm, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Coordinator, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: St. Frances Cabrini Center Immigrant Legal Assistance Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 77056 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: "Share Your Blessings" Christmas Toy DriveDuring the holiday season, we receive donations from our generous supporters throughout the community to give gifts to seniors and children aged newborn to seventeen. Our Share Your Blessings Program provides toys to many families who would otherwise be unable to purchase presents for their kids. For ideas of what to get, we have a list of recommendations. Items especially are needed for older kids and teens. Infants and Toddlers (1 Month - 4 Years) Baby blankets Bath toys Stacking toys Building blocks Wooden train setsKids (5 - 8 Years) Board games Hatchimals LEGO Play-doh Magnetic tiles Doctor kitsPre-Teens (9 - 12 Years) Kid's telescope Rubik's cube Bracelet crafting kit Tie-Dye kit LOL Surprise dolls Junior-sized sports balls (basketball, football, soccer, etc.)Teenagers (13 - 17 Years) Lotion gift sets Athletic gear (balls, etc.) Skateboard and helmets Earbuds Miniature drones Dufflebags and backpacks Hair straighteners and curlers ScarvesSeniors Throw blanket Bathrobe Humidifier Scrap-booking kit Electric can opener Slippers Grip-socksLocation: Host a Drive / Host an Event During the holiday season, we receive donations from our generous supporters throughout the community to give gifts to seniors and children aged newborn to seventeen. Our Share Your Blessings Program provides toys to many families who would otherwise be unable to purchase presents for their kids. For ideas of what to get, we have a list of recommendations. Items especially are needed for older kids and teens. Infants and Toddlers (1 Month - 4 Years) Baby blankets Bath toys Stacking toys Building blocks Wooden train setsKids (5 - 8 Years) Board games Hatchimals LEGO Play-doh Magnetic tiles Doctor kitsPre-Teens (9 - 12 Years) Kid's telescope Rubik's cube Bracelet crafting kit Tie-Dye kit LOL Surprise dolls Junior-sized sports balls (basketball, football, soccer, etc.)Teenagers (13 - 17 Years) Lotion gift sets Athletic gear (balls, etc.) Skateboard and helmets Earbuds Miniature drones Dufflebags and backpacks Hair straighteners and curlers ScarvesSeniors Throw blanket Bathrobe Humidifier Scrap-booking kit Electric can opener Slippers Grip-socksLocation: Host a Drive / Host an Event Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Host a Diaper Bag Drive for NewbornsTHIS 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. Many parents and families in our Blessed Beginnings program are in need of baby supplies and essentials to ensure their children have what they need to have the best possible start in life. The program, Blessed Beginnings, supports parents of newborn children all the way until the age of four. Help us fill a new diaper bag with much needed baby items for families: Diapers (SIZES 0-6) Baby bottles Pacifiers Baby shampoo and soap Baby wipes Clothes (SIZES NB-5)We also welcome new, unused car seats, cribs, and strollers. For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Coordinator, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event 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. Many parents and families in our Blessed Beginnings program are in need of baby supplies and essentials to ensure their children have what they need to have the best possible start in life. The program, Blessed Beginnings, supports parents of newborn children all the way until the age of four. Help us fill a new diaper bag with much needed baby items for families: Diapers (SIZES 0-6) Baby bottles Pacifiers Baby shampoo and soap Baby wipes Clothes (SIZES NB-5)We also welcome new, unused car seats, cribs, and strollers. For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Coordinator, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Host a Care Package Drive for Women VeteransTHIS 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. Women Veterans Services offers hope for women who have served our country and are in crisis. We help through financial assistance for rent, mortgage, food, employment and education guidance, and through other services. You can support our women veterans by collecting personal hygiene items in care packages for them. Recommended items: Toothbrush Toothpaste Dental floss Mouthwash Soap (wrap well for shipping) Hand and body lotions Shampoo Conditioner Laundry detergentYou may also include notes of encouragement and support in your care packages. For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event 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. Women Veterans Services offers hope for women who have served our country and are in crisis. We help through financial assistance for rent, mortgage, food, employment and education guidance, and through other services. You can support our women veterans by collecting personal hygiene items in care packages for them. Recommended items: Toothbrush Toothpaste Dental floss Mouthwash Soap (wrap well for shipping) Hand and body lotions Shampoo Conditioner Laundry detergentYou may also include notes of encouragement and support in your care packages. For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Host a Home Goods Drive for RefugeesTHIS 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 appliancesFor questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event 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 appliancesFor questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Host a Food DriveTHIS 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. Help our food-insecure clients meet their basic needs. Our various food pantries in Houston, Richmond, and Galveston provide supplemental food to allow our clients to provide for their families with dignity. Host a Food Drive with your friends and family, collecting some or all of these items: Beans: Pinto, Black, Kidney (dried or canned) Boxed Dinners Cereal Chili with or without Beans Corn Bread Mix Crackers (Graham, Saltine, Wheat Thins) Evaporated Milk Flour Jelly Macaroni and Cheese Oatmeal Pasta Peanut Butter Ravioli, canned Ready-to-Eat Soups and Stews Rice Salt Shelf-stable fruit juice Shelf-stable low-fat milk Sugar TunaBecause our food pantries also supply other basic needs, feel free to include other items in your drive such as toiletries and laundry detergent. For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event 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. Help our food-insecure clients meet their basic needs. Our various food pantries in Houston, Richmond, and Galveston provide supplemental food to allow our clients to provide for their families with dignity. Host a Food Drive with your friends and family, collecting some or all of these items: Beans: Pinto, Black, Kidney (dried or canned) Boxed Dinners Cereal Chili with or without Beans Corn Bread Mix Crackers (Graham, Saltine, Wheat Thins) Evaporated Milk Flour Jelly Macaroni and Cheese Oatmeal Pasta Peanut Butter Ravioli, canned Ready-to-Eat Soups and Stews Rice Salt Shelf-stable fruit juice Shelf-stable low-fat milk Sugar TunaBecause our food pantries also supply other basic needs, feel free to include other items in your drive such as toiletries and laundry detergent. For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Homebound Grocery DeliveryVolunteers will deliver groceries to home bound seniors once every two weeks within Fort Bend County. We need volunteers who are committed to delivering on a regular basis. Once you have been cleared through this website, the supervisor will go over the process with you in person at the Mamie George Community Center in Trini's Market. Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Volunteers will deliver groceries to home bound seniors once every two weeks within Fort Bend County. We need volunteers who are committed to delivering on a regular basis. Once you have been cleared through this website, the supervisor will go over the process with you in person at the Mamie George Community Center in Trini's Market. Location: Fort Bend Mamie George Community Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 77469 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Guadalupe Market Intake VolunteerThe Guadalupe Market Intake Volunteer will assist the Pantry Manager in setting up appointments for clients, inputting clients in the Houston Food Bank software, and doing other administrative tasks. This opportunity is needed on distribution days. For a full schedule, please click HERE. We have the ability to be flexible, so please contact us for more information. We are looking for volunteers who are: Organized Able to keep a calm composure when speaking to clients Have basic computer skillsWe are looking for someone who can assist us on a regular basis. For more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Coordinator, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Guadalupe Basic Needs Center The Guadalupe Market Intake Volunteer will assist the Pantry Manager in setting up appointments for clients, inputting clients in the Houston Food Bank software, and doing other administrative tasks. This opportunity is needed on distribution days. For a full schedule, please click HERE. We have the ability to be flexible, so please contact us for more information. We are looking for volunteers who are: Organized Able to keep a calm composure when speaking to clients Have basic computer skillsWe are looking for someone who can assist us on a regular basis. For more information, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Coordinator, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Guadalupe Basic Needs Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Zip Code: 77003 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Host a Personal & Home Goods Drive for HOPWA ClientsTHIS 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. The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Catholic Charities' HOPWA Program provides rental assistance, mortgage assistance, utility assistance, and case management so that clients are able to maintain housing stability and prevent homelessness. Thank you for wanting to help HOPWA clients. You and your group can assemble welcome baskets for HOPWA clients by donating any of the following items: Bar soap and/or shower gel Comforter Clothing (new or gently worn for men and women) Dish soap Dishware Kitchen towels For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event 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. The Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Program is funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and is dedicated to the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS and their families. Catholic Charities' HOPWA Program provides rental assistance, mortgage assistance, utility assistance, and case management so that clients are able to maintain housing stability and prevent homelessness. Thank you for wanting to help HOPWA clients. You and your group can assemble welcome baskets for HOPWA clients by donating any of the following items: Bar soap and/or shower gel Comforter Clothing (new or gently worn for men and women) Dish soap Dishware Kitchen towels For questions, please contact Ashlie Gutierrez, Volunteer Administration Assistant, at agutierrez@catholiccharities.org. Location: Host a Drive / Host an Event Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Flexible Allow Groups: Yes |