About
What Is It?
A “God-centered educational, residential, entrepreneurial community” that provides spiritual, educational, & vocational opportunities for adults with special needs.
Help Needed:
Help with Saturday fitness activities such as team sports, walking, and biking, and/or assist with Sunday worship services. Please contact Brookwood for COVID-related updates.
Details
Minimum Age to Volunteer
Sports Fitness volunteers must be 6th graders and up. All ages are welcome to help with worship services.
Time Commitment
2 or 2 1/2 hours per session, depending on the activity. Volunteers may come for one week or many.
Suitable for Groups of Volunteers?
Yes
Training Needed
Training, if needed, will be provided.
Help Needed
SPORTS & FITNESS
Volunteers are invited to assist with the fitness program on Saturdays from 9:30 AM-Noon. All Citizens participate (all ages/all levels), and each season is centered around a Special Olympics sport. Jan-Mar: Basketball, Apr-May: Softball, June-Aug: Aqua/Pool, Sept-Dec: Volleyball/ Soccer/ Aerobics. Come every Saturday or for as many Saturdays as you like. Please sign up in advance.
WALKING & BIKING
Volunteers are needed to walk and bike alongside Citizens as they train for our annual 5K Walk in November and 20K Bike Rally in March. Training takes place every Saturday from October to March, from 1:30-4 PM. Volunteers must be able to walk 2.5 miles and/or ride 10 miles. Come for one Saturday or all Saturdays. Plenty of bikes are available, or bring your own bike. Please sign up in advance.
WORSHIP SERVICES
Support the spiritual leader with songs, skits, and cheers for God. This activity works well for Sunday School classes, youth groups, churches, Scouts, families, choirs, youth bands, or individuals; all ages invited. Volunteers serve on Sundays from 2-4 PM; the praise service begins at 3 PM. Please sign up in advance.
Contact Details
Contact
Karen Pollard, Volunteer & Community Outreach Coordinator
Email: volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org
Phone: (281) 375-2100
Information and a volunteer application is available on the volunteer web page.
Location
THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY
Brookshire, Texas 77423
Location Details
Brookshire, Texas 77423
Additional Information
The Brookwood Community Video (2015) (6 minutes 19 seconds)
Please visit this Vimeo link to view.
Examples of past Scout projects
Eagle: Oliver O. (Troop 852) built and installed two new garden boxes for their community garden, allowing residents to grow fresh fruits, vegetables, and herbs. (2020)
Gold Award: Reagan S. created baskets with table activities for residents. (2019)
Eagle: Grant Z. organized a bike rally for more than 50 citizens of Brookwood, enabling them to feel the accomplishment of cycling for 20K (over 12 miles). He enlisted 50-70 extra volunteers so that every cyclist would have a “buddy” – someone to stay with them and cycle with them throughout the race, as well as a crowd of cheerleaders and extra volunteers for first aid, refreshment, and bike repair stations. (2018)
Eagle: Luke W. and Sam W. cut, stenciled, and fired more than 400 handmade tiles for Brookwood’s new cafe. (2017)
Eagle: Jack W. disassembled industrial racks from a recently closed bakery, removed them, cleaned them, and assembled them at Brookwood. (2017)
Gold Award: Margaret C. hosted a cheer clinic, hosted a talent show for some of the residents that included an appearance by Memorial High School mascot and members of the school’s varsity cheer team, and led a church service at the affiliated church. (2016)
Eagle: William G. (Troop 870) planted 20 donated trees on the Brookwood campus. (2016)
Eagle: Alex H. (Troop 424) Hosted a soccer camp for more than 80 residents. (2014)
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My 14 year old daughter would love more information on signing up to volunteer for helping with outdoor or sports activities and/or worship.
Dear Lily, I hope you were able to reach the Brookwood Community (email is volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org or you can call (281) 375-2100). If you did end up volunteering there, we would love to hear about your experience and whether you would recommend it to others. Thank you!
Hello. My daughter would like to start volunteering on Saturday mornings with your organization. She’s a sweetheart, and very respectful and responsible. She’s 12 and a sixth grader.
When you have a moment, will you please let me know how she can begin to volunteer?
The Brookwood Community is a great place to volunteer, and 6th graders are welcome. Please visit https://www.brookwoodcommunity.org/getinvolved/volunteer.php for all the details about how to apply and get started. Thank you!
My 6th grader and I are interested in volunteering for your sports and fitness program once a month. Do you have a need for more volunteers and if so could you send me more information.
Dear Ms. Hayward, You can contact the Brookwood Community at volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org or call (281) 375-2100 to ask about the sports and fitness program. You can also fill out a volunteer application at https://www.brookwoodcommunity.org/getinvolved/volunteer.php and they will respond to you. If you and your 6th grader end up helping out there, please add a comment about your experience, if you can. Thanks so much for volunteering!