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THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY

THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY

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.

Website

http://www.brookwoodcommunity.org

Location

THE BROOKWOOD COMMUNITY

1752 Farm to Market 1489
Brookshire, Texas 77423

Location Details

1752 Farm to Market 1489
Brookshire, Texas 77423

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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)

 

 

 

Gallery

2017
2017
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
Bikes donated by Aetna Foundation, 2014
Bikes donated by Aetna Foundation, 2014
2014
2014
2014
2014
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2016
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2016
With Bill O'Brien, 2015
With Bill O'Brien, 2015
2016
2016
Brookwood wheelchair hoops 20141
Brookwood wheelchair hoops 20141
Watching a Texans game
Watching a Texans game
2014
2014
Brookwood Community's 485-acre main campus
Brookwood Community's 485-acre main campus
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
Softball team, 2014
Softball team, 2014
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
Citizens in horticulture department, 2015
Citizens in horticulture department, 2015
2017
2017
Volunteers helping prepare for event, 2014
Volunteers helping prepare for event, 2014
Young professionals helping with Brookwood Run, 2016
Young professionals helping with Brookwood Run, 2016
Ceramics, 2014
Ceramics, 2014
Brookwood grows 47,000 poinsettias a year
Brookwood grows 47,000 poinsettias a year
Kenny on an Aetna Foundation bike, 2014
Kenny on an Aetna Foundation bike, 2014
2014
2014
Brookwood Cafe' team, 2015
Brookwood Cafe' team, 2015
Special Olympics basketball team, 2016
Special Olympics basketball team, 2016
Bill with Texans cheerleaders, 2014
Bill with Texans cheerleaders, 2014
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
2014
2014
2014
2014
Making bowls and ornaments, 2014
Making bowls and ornaments, 2014
Aetna Foundation bicycle, 2014
Aetna Foundation bicycle, 2014
Catapult volunteers at the Brookwood 5k, 2016
Catapult volunteers at the Brookwood 5k, 2016
Ceramics instruction, 2014
Ceramics instruction, 2014
Chad, 2015
Chad, 2015
Brookwood worship center
Brookwood worship center
Chris doing rain dance, 2015
Chris doing rain dance, 2015
Texans cheerleader with Chelsea, 2014
Texans cheerleader with Chelsea, 2014
2016
2016
Deborah Duncan with Chris, 2013
Deborah Duncan with Chris, 2013
Softball game, 2014
Softball game, 2014
2015
2015
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
Brookwood intern with a citizen, 2013
Brookwood intern with a citizen, 2013
NCL Katy Star Chapter helping with a mailing, 2016
NCL Katy Star Chapter helping with a mailing, 2016
Ironman volunteer, 2015
Ironman volunteer, 2015
Eagle project soccer camp, 2014 (Hunter Bercaw photo)
Eagle project soccer camp, 2014 (Hunter Bercaw photo)
Making granola at Georgetown community, 2013
Making granola at Georgetown community, 2013
At Brookwood store, 2015
At Brookwood store, 2015
Horticulture citizens, 2014
Horticulture citizens, 2014
Handbells at Jones Hall, 2013
Handbells at Jones Hall, 2013
NCL Heart of Dallas volunteers, 2013
NCL Heart of Dallas volunteers, 2013
At Brookwood store, 2013
At Brookwood store, 2013
2014
2014
Kinkaid School volunteer and Gina, 2016
Kinkaid School volunteer and Gina, 2016
2015
2015
Brookwood medieval matt 20141
Brookwood medieval matt 20141
Bikes donated by Aetna Foundation, 2014
Bikes donated by Aetna Foundation, 2014
2015
2015
2014
2014
Katy High School Drum Line in Brookwood Mardi Gras parade, 2014
Katy High School Drum Line in Brookwood Mardi Gras parade, 2014
Working on Christmas ornaments, 2014
Working on Christmas ornaments, 2014
Janice at the pool
Janice at the pool
Church
Church
2014
2014
2014
2014
Golf benefit event, 2013
Golf benefit event, 2013
Horticulture team in greenhouse, 2014
Horticulture team in greenhouse, 2014
2014
2014
Softball, 2014
Softball, 2014
2014
2014
2017
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
Bikes donated by Aetna Foundation, 2014
2014
2014
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2016
With Bill O'Brien, 2015
2016
Brookwood wheelchair hoops 20141
Watching a Texans game
2014
Brookwood Community's 485-acre main campus
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
Softball team, 2014
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
Citizens in horticulture department, 2015
2017
Volunteers helping prepare for event, 2014
Young professionals helping with Brookwood Run, 2016
Ceramics, 2014
Brookwood grows 47,000 poinsettias a year
Kenny on an Aetna Foundation bike, 2014
2014
Brookwood Cafe' team, 2015
Special Olympics basketball team, 2016
Bill with Texans cheerleaders, 2014
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
2014
2014
Making bowls and ornaments, 2014
Aetna Foundation bicycle, 2014
Catapult volunteers at the Brookwood 5k, 2016
Ceramics instruction, 2014
Chad, 2015
Brookwood worship center
Chris doing rain dance, 2015
Texans cheerleader with Chelsea, 2014
2016
Deborah Duncan with Chris, 2013
Softball game, 2014
2015
With Young Men's Service League of Katy volunteers, 2017
Brookwood intern with a citizen, 2013
NCL Katy Star Chapter helping with a mailing, 2016
Ironman volunteer, 2015
Eagle project soccer camp, 2014 (Hunter Bercaw photo)
Making granola at Georgetown community, 2013
At Brookwood store, 2015
Horticulture citizens, 2014
Handbells at Jones Hall, 2013
NCL Heart of Dallas volunteers, 2013
At Brookwood store, 2013
2014
Kinkaid School volunteer and Gina, 2016
2015
Brookwood medieval matt 20141
Bikes donated by Aetna Foundation, 2014
2015
2014
Katy High School Drum Line in Brookwood Mardi Gras parade, 2014
Working on Christmas ornaments, 2014
Janice at the pool
Church
2014
2014
Golf benefit event, 2013
Horticulture team in greenhouse, 2014
2014
Softball, 2014
2014

Reader Interactions

Comments

  1. Lily Rensimer says

    November 21, 2018 at 3:57 am

    My 14 year old daughter would love more information on signing up to volunteer for helping with outdoor or sports activities and/or worship.

    Reply
    • admin says

      May 1, 2019 at 3:14 am

      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!

      Reply
  2. Kellie Cardenas says

    April 18, 2019 at 6:17 pm

    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?

    Reply
    • admin says

      May 1, 2019 at 2:09 am

      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!

      Reply
  3. Kathy Hayward says

    May 9, 2019 at 6:14 pm

    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.

    Reply
    • admin says

      May 9, 2019 at 6:39 pm

      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!

      Reply

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