Serve for Good

Volunteer Opportunities for Houston Teens

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ANGELA HOUSE

What Is It?

A transitional home for women coming out of incarceration. “Through comprehensive programs and partnerships, Angela House residents are given the opportunity and tools to maintain a positive lifestyle.”

Help Needed:

Projects could include helping organize the clothing room or other areas, tutoring women in GED topics or basic computer skills, helping with special events or holiday decorations, helping with administrative tasks, or collecting needed items. Contact Angela House for COVID-related updates.

Minimum Age to Volunteer

14 with a teacher/parent/guardian, and 16 and up without an adult

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HOUSTON BOTANIC GARDEN

What Is It?

Opened in Fall 2020, the HBG is intended to become “an oasis of great beauty allowing for contemplation, learning, inspiration, and research,” offering displays and programs, serving as a model for sustainability, and inspiring visitors to be stewards of the natural world.

Help Needed:

Volunteer projects include horticulture & gardening support, administrative work, cultivating the community garden, and helping with classes and special events.  Please contact the HBG for COVID-related updates. 

Minimum Age to Volunteer

5.  Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian while volunteering.  Students must be 18 to volunteer independently.

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HOUSTON FURNITURE BANK

What Is It?

A non-profit that collects home furnishings and distributes them at no cost to families and individuals who have found housing through a social service agency or are assisted through a non-profit community organization.

Help Needed:

Needs include assembling or moving furniture, helping with mattress recycling, organizing donated items, or helping in the office.  Please contact the Furniture Bank for COVID-related updates. 

Minimum Age to Volunteer

No minimum age to volunteer with a parent or guardian.  Volunteers must be 18 to serve independently.

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