Volunteer Opportunities for Houston Teens
A nonprofit dedicated to bringing birthday parties to children in homeless shelters, group homes, & other disadvantaged situations in Harris and Galveston counties.
Help host birthday parties in Houston, LaPorte, Liverpool, and Texas City; collect gifts or other party supplies; assemble goody bags, make decorations.
14 independently; younger children may volunteer with a parent. Parents must sign a waiver for volunteers under 18.
A nonprofit that delivers fresh produce and nutrition education to underserved communities where access to grocery stores stocked with fresh fruits and vegetables is sorely limited.
Help unload and bag the fresh fruits and vegetables that are sent home with families each week, help distribute food, and other tasks. Please contact Brighter Bites for COVID-related updates.
16, with a valid ID. Younger children may assist if a parent or guardian is volunteering as well.
A week-long day camp for children ages 6-14 with disabilities and their siblings to attend together.
Volunteers work one on one with a camper and act as his or her buddy all week at camp, developing a strong bond.
14 independently; 13 with a parent/guardian.
A nonprofit dedicated to bringing together veterans and non-profit community partners to address issues facing our communities. The projects also empower veterans to find purpose through community impact, and inspire future generations to serve.
Events include helping at back-to-school events, sprucing up parks and schools, storm recovery projects, working at food banks and farmers’ markets, placing flags at military cemeteries, and more. Please contact The Mission Continues for COVID-related updates.
None. Children and teens are welcome at most projects.
A “Christ-centered community dedicated to meeting the needs of homeless men and women and their children. Positive life changes are encouraged through structured programs which focus on spiritual growth, education, employment, life management and recovery from substance abuse.”
Volunteers may help serve meals, provide evening snacks to women and children, collect school supplies and other needed items, write notes of encouragement, and help with other projects. Please contact the Star of Hope for COVID-related updates.
Kitchen volunteers must be high school age (with chaperone); all ages may serve snacks or write encouraging notes.
