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Opportunities Available in our Community

Host a Children's Party

Dates:

Wednesdays (HISD Early Dismissal)

Times:

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Location:

Family Residence
1603 McGowen, Houston 77004

Description:

Family Residence is a shelter for women and children located in Midtown. Come with a group of 5-15 volunteers and host an afternoon of treats and activities with the kids. Activity ideas include reading, playing games, singing songs, arts and crafts, face painting and serving snacks. We ask that groups provide the refreshments (cupcakes, cookies, juice).

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Host a Fun Field Day for Kids

Dates:

Weekdays, Wednesdays*

Times:

4:00 – 6:00 weekdays, *2:00 – 4:00 Wednesdays (HISD early dismissal)

Location:

Aldine Westfield Boys & Girls Club*

2600 Aldine Westfield, Houston 77093

Irvington Boys & Girls Club*

4516 Irvington, Houston 77009

Pasadena Boys & Girls Club

2732 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena 77502

Northwest Boys & Girls Club

12507 Windfern, Houston 77064

Description:

Host an afternoon of activities and games with our Boys & Girls Club kids. Activity ideas include sports, cupcake decorating, snow cones, relay races, arts and crafts and many others. Must have a group of 15 or more volunteers.

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Pitch, Hit and Run Volunteers

Dates:

Friday, April 9, 2010

Times:

3:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Location:

Northwest Boys & Girls Club

12507 Windfern, Houston 77064

Description:

Come to our Northwest Boys & Girls Club and help facilitate a fun afternoon of Pitch, Hit and Run! We need judges, spotters, timers, starters, scorers and many more! A total of 20 volunteers (18 and older) are needed.

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Coach a Boys & Girls Club Sports Team

Dates:

Monday – Saturday

Times:

Varies based on season and sport

Location:

Practices:

Northwest Boys & Girls Club

12507 Windfern, Houston 77064

Games:

Various locations throughout Houston

Description:

Have a passion for working with kids? Be a coach at our Northwest Boys & Girls Club. Sports include soccer in the spring, baseball in the summer, football in the fall and basketball in the winter. Coaches will assist with practices and games. All practices are held and our Northwest Boys & Girls Club and games are held throughout the city. Opportunities are available for age groups 5-6, 8 and under, 10 and under, 12 and under. Volunteers must be 18 or older.

Interested volunteers please contact us in February for soccer, April for baseball, July for football and November for basketball.

Click here to sign up online.

After-school Mentors

Dates:

Monday - Friday

Times:

2:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. (After School Program, *HISD early dismissal on Wednesdays)
7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (Summer Day Camp / School Holidays)

Location:

Aldine Westfield Boys & Girls Club*

2600 Aldine Westfield, Houston 77093

Irvington Boys & Girls Club*

4516 Irvington, Houston 77009

Pasadena Boys & Girls Club

2732 Cherrybrook Lane, Pasadena 77502

Northwest Boys & Girls Club

12507 Windfern, Houston 77064

Description:

Volunteers are needed during the school year to assist with after-school programming for at-risk youth. Activities include homework help, arts and crafts, recreational activities, sports programs, computer lab, field trips, leadership programs and teen programs. Volunteers are also needed during the summer while our Clubs are open full-time. Activities are similar during summer programming with more time dedicated to recreation and field trips. Volunteers must be 18 or older.

Click here to sign up online.

Class Instructor

Dates:

Weekdays

Times:

Morning and afternoon class times are available Monday through Friday.

Location:

Sally's House
1717 Congress, Houston, TX 77002

Description:

Teach various skills to a class of women at Sally’s House – a transitional shelter for single women. Classes include life skills and job interview coaching and preparation.

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Computer Instructor

Dates:

Saturdays

Times:

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Location:

International Corps

Description:

Teach basic computer skills to a diverse class.

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ESL Tutor

Dates:

Weekdays

Times:

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location:

International Corps

Description:

Lead a diverse class of individuals eager to learn the language and culture of our country.

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Play Bingo with Seniors

Dates:

Monday – Saturday

Times:

10:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Location:

William Booth Garden Apartments

Description:

Bring a variety of gifts and play bingo with our senior residents.

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Deliver Meals to Homebound Seniors

Dates:

Mondays

Times:

10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Location:

Pasadena Corps

Description:

Come be a Meals on Wheels driver and help The Salvation Army hand-deliver meals to homebound seniors all over the community.

Click here to sign up online.

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