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Connecting individuals, groups, & companies with nonprofits for good through volunteerism. For more information, visit www.volunteerhouston.org.
Volunteer Houston connects individuals, groups and companies with nonprofit agencies to transform our community through volunteerism. By offering a web-based tool for nonprofits, schools, government offices and volunteers to autonomously post and respond to volunteer opportunities, Volunteer Houston serves the greater Houston area and Gulf Coast region of Texas. Volunteer Houston was founded in 1974 and is the Points of Light affiliate in Houston and a program of IM Houston.
10/06/2026
🍂 October Volunteer Spotlight
There are so many ways to make a difference across Houston this month. From supporting Kids’ Meals at the Shipley Donut Dash to hands-on activities at Discovery Green, community greening in Third Ward, a family-friendly Trunk or Treat, and a beach cleanup with the Houston Zoo, there’s something for everyone.
Turn passion into purpose, one act of service at a time. 💙
📲 Scan the QR code on each slide to sign up, or explore these opportunities and more at: https://www.volunteerhou.org/need/
09/30/2026
🍩 Volunteer Spotlight: Shipley Do-Nuts Dash!
Join Kids’ Meals on Saturday, October 17 as volunteers come together for the Shipley Do-Nuts Dash, supporting their work to help end childhood hunger in Houston.
From packet pick-up and gear check to course marshals, the start and finish line, and the donut & coffee tent, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
📍 7575 Sam Houston Place, Houston, TX 77064
⏰ 5:00–11:30 AM
🙌 Volunteers needed!
Click the link or scan the QR code to sign up! 📱
https://www.volunteerhou.org/need/detail/?need_id=1322130
Turn passion into purpose, one act of service at a time. 🍩💙
Ways to give back this fall 🍂
New season, new ways to show up for Houston. Whether you have an afternoon, a team, or a cause you care about, there's a place for you:
🧡 Volunteers: Find an opportunity that fits you
🤝 Agencies: Nonprofits, sign up and recruit volunteers
🏢 Companies: Connect your team to causes that matter
🎓 Internships: Hands-on experience with Houston nonprofits
🌀 Disaster Response: Get prepared and help before, during and after
Find opportunities at: https://www.volunteerhou.org/need/
Make your impact go further by supporting the mission 💛
Donate at: https://givebutter.com/VolunteerHouston
Points of Light | IM Houston
09/21/2026
Looking to build your résumé while making a real impact? 🌟
Volunteer Houston is spotlighting 6 opportunities with Houston area nonprofits where you can gain hands-on experience in social media, content creation, video editing, grant writing, and community engagement.
With both remote and in-person opportunities available, there are plenty of ways to build your skills, strengthen your résumé, and support organizations making a difference in our community. 💫
📲 Scan the QR codes to explore each opportunity and apply today!
25 years later, we remember not only what was lost, but what rose in its place: courage, compassion, and the choice to show up for one another.
On September 11, we honor those we lost, those who served, and the countless people who stepped forward to help strangers in a moment of unimaginable need.
That spirit of service continues today in every meal delivered, every family welcomed, every neighbor supported, and every volunteer who chooses to show up.
We cannot change what happened that day. But we can choose what we carry forward.
Remember through service.
Volunteer Houston, a program of IM Houston and a proud local affiliate of Points of Light.
This September, Houston needs you. 💙 Every meal packed, every ride given, every garden bed built is someone’s life made a little easier and it starts with five simple ways to show up:
🍱 9/11 Day – Pack meal kits for Houston families and seniors | Sep 11
🛒 MESA-Outreach – Deliver groceries to seniors weekly | Ongoing, Tuesdays
🧺 WHAM – Help run a community food fair for 250 families | 2nd & 4th Saturdays
🌱 Community Family Centers – Build garden beds and prep the community garden | Sep 26
🩺 Intercity Food & Resource Center – Support a free health & wellness event | Sep 12
👉 Visit us at www.volunteerhouston.org to sign up.
Points of Light IM Houston
Preparedness starts at home. 💙
Take time to prepare your household, review your emergency plan, and safely check on neighbors who may need additional support.
Save and share this reminder so our community can stay ready together.
Learn more at https://volunteerhouston.org/disaster-response/
08/31/2026
Volunteer When Houston Needs You 💙
With tropical weather being monitored along the Upper Texas Coast, now is a good time to stay connected.
If you would like to support your community when needs arise, sign up for Volunteer Houston disaster response notifications to receive future volunteer updates.
✨ Volunteer Houston is a program of IM Houston and a proud local affiliate of Points of Light. ✨
Learn more and sign up at: https://volunteerhouston.org/disaster-response/
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3303 Main Street
Houston, TX
77002
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| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
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