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Full Time
2/12/2019
Houston
Want to make a difference in the lives of Houston's homeless animals? Become a Friends For Life Volunteer! We offer a variety of volunteer opportunities, and all of them make a true difference to the animals in our care. Volunteers must be at least 16 years old and attend volunteer orientation and training. Additional training beyond initial orientation and training may be required for some volunteer opportunities. Community Service hours cannot be completed through the Friends For Life Volunteer Program. Administrative Volunteers Help with the general administrative tasks that help keep the shelter running every day. This includes writing, data entry, filing and much more. Adoption Counselors Support our animals in finding their forever homes by reviewing adoption applications, conducting interviews and working side-by-side with adoptions staff to screen applicants for placement into adoptive homes. Behavior Volunteers Learn about animal behavior and work directly with our behaviorists and trainers to rehabilitate animals at the shelter with behavior challenges. Cat Volunteers Support cats that live at the shelter, or at our Petsmart adoption center, by caring for their daily needs, socializing them, feeding, providing enrichment and maintaining their living spaces. Knowledge of cat behavior is helpful but not required. This opportunity requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Dog Volunteers Care for dogs that are temporarily boarding at the shelter by walking, providing enrichment, feeding, training, socializing them and maintaining their living spaces. Knowledge of dog behavior is helpful but not required. This opportunity requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Fix Houston Help locate cat colonies by walking targeted neighborhoods and talking to residents. Set up traps and catch cats, transport them to be vaccinated and spayed/neutered, help them recover from surgery and drive them back to their home territories. Work Fix Houston events offering free spay/neuter surgeries and vaccinations to pets belonging to residents in underserved sections of Houston. This opportunity requires a moderate to high level of physical activity. Mobile Adoption Event Volunteers Work at our off-site mobile adoption locations and assist in setting up the mobile adoption area, caring for and handling the animals, and speaking to the public about Friends For Life's mission and programs. This opportunity requires a high level of physical activity. Reception Volunteer at our front desk and be the friendly face of Friends For Life by greeting the public and helping answer phones.
Full Time
2/11/2019
Houston
$1,373 / mo
SBP has teamed up with Mosaic Center to bring even more families home and benefit the community at large. Our missions have joined together for one cause; to help bring families home who lost everything to a natural disaster. SBP is an award-winning, nonprofit rebuilding organization whose mission is to ensure that disaster-impacted citizens and communities recover in a prompt, efficient and predictable manner. Through Disaster Recovery Lab, SBP works to share lessons learned, prevent common barriers to recovery and help communities utilize SBP’s standardized, repeatable and proven-effective model. Since its founding in 2006, in response to Hurricane Katrina, SBP has rebuilt homes for over 1600 families with the help of over 100,000 volunteers in New Orleans and Baton Rouge, La; Joplin, MO; Rockaway, NY; Monmouth and Ocean Counties, NJ; San Marcos, TX; Columbia, SC; Houston, TX, and Puerto Rico.
Essential Functions: Deliver orders (tools and materials) to construction sites via company vehicle. Must be able to satisfy a Motor Vehicle Records/Driver History Check Assist with keeping a clean, safe and organized warehouse. Prepare orders made by Project Managers by pulling tools and materials from Mosaic In Action warehouse, or by picking them up from a local vendor. Assist with tracking and cleaning tools. Develop and track daily and weekly goals. Maintain a clean, safe and organized work site. Ensure that each phase of construction is being completed on schedule. Ensure that work is of the highest quality. Conduct on site orientations for volunteer groups. Clearly communicates the homeowner’s story to volunteers. Educates volunteers on the area, the effects of the storm, and the history and work of Mosaic In Action. Communicate the daily and weekly goals to volunteers. Provide effective training and constructive feedback to volunteers who are completing insulation, drywall, mudding, painting, flooring, trim, doors and other phases of construction. Maintain a professional and positive attitude when working with volunteers. Ask volunteers to return and spread the word about the enduring needs. Serve as a liaison between the homeowner and volunteers. Interact effectively and positively with other team members. Learn, understand and perform Mosaic In Action’s expectations for job site and personal safety as outlined in the Construction Manual and Safety While Serving at Mosaic In Action, as well as safety trainings occurring throughout the term
BENEFITS Monthly Living allowance of $1,373 An additional $150 monthly housing stipend for individuals who have previously served in AmeriCorps, NCCC, or VISTA. Free limited benefits health coverage. An education award of $5,920 upon successful completion of each 10 month term. Eligibility to postpone repayment of federally-guaranteed student loans during your service term. (The National Service Trust will also pay all or a portion of the interest that accrued during the service period.) Child care assistance Valuable professional development and opportunities to further your career Potential opportunities to travel in order to respond to disaster events
Full Time
1/7/2019
Houston
Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is seeking a Volunteer Coordinator.The Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for providing daily support to the Director of Community Relations and supporting all components of the Volunteer Services program and Fund Development department, both on-site at agency facilities as well as at designated external locations. It is important that the incumbent demonstrate strong initiative and exercise good judgment as a result of the outreach nature of the role.  Duties include providing pertinent information to individuals and groups about Catholic Charities Volunteer Services, providing guidance to prospective volunteers about opportunities to contribute to Catholic Charities, its staff and its clients, working with volunteer groups, Share Your Blessings, timely file management relating to volunteer files, screening and interviewing volunteers, answering phones, generating reports, and communicating regularly with volunteers and Catholic Charities staff. PRINCIPAL DUTIES Acts as the initial contact for agency volunteers and interns. Assists in recruiting volunteers and interns for the agency. Conducts background check process for volunteers and interns and onboards cleared volunteers and interns. Enters volunteer hours into database for tracking and historical purposes; manages volunteer files and updates as needed. Generates reports as needed (e.g., monthly reports that reflect number of volunteers each month to meet CCUSA requirements, etc.). Recordkeeping of both digital and physical files of volunteers and interns. Assigns volunteers and interns to available positions. Assists in providing trainings and orientations to volunteers and interns. Attends designated events & orientations with volunteer(s) & intern(s), including some evening and weekend events. Ensures that volunteers are well-oriented and are informed about the significance of the volunteer work being performed. Attends staff meetings and workshops to expand professional skills; identifies and works with key staff at agency to ensure delivery of services to clients by volunteers. Travels to various sites (i.e., Guadalupe Center, Catholic Charities warehouse, clients’ homes, storage unit for toys, etc.) to manage volunteer groups and ensures that necessary materials are available to volunteers. Assists with engaging parishes and other groups to Catholic Charities for volunteering. Helps with special events such as volunteer appreciation events, Share Your Blessings (SYB), and United Way. Supports SYB throughout the year, including coordination of gifts to clients, leading volunteer groups during the day at the warehouse, assisting staff to acquire gifts for clients, and satisfies requirements related compliance requirements. Conducts and ensures all onboarding procedures are closely and accurately followed particularly including applications, volunteer background checks, training, and other necessary procedures for volunteers and interns. Interviews new volunteers for Houston and Galveston areas and guides them through initial steps of volunteerism. Works closely with program liaisons in order to determine volunteer position descriptions and oversees the program’s management of volunteers assigned to their area. Assists with various Fund Development activities in support of the team, when needed. And, performs other duties as assigned.
Full Time
1/2/2019
Houston
Position Description: Save lives. Fulfill yours.
At the American Cancer Society, saving lives is our mission. We achieve our mission by drawing on our humanity. Humanity made up of courage, determination, innovation, passion, empathy, and caring. These are the values that give us the advantage over cancer. Our work is important. And so are the people doing it. The people who work at the American Cancer Society focus their diverse talents on our singular mission: to end the pain and suffering of cancer. It is a calling. And the people who answer it are fulfilled. We value our employees and nearly 2.5 million volunteers around the globe that have stood with us through the years, and we will not rest until the fight is won. And that day is drawing nearer. The Director, Estate and Gift Planning is a part of a team responsible for over 15% of the organization’s revenue, second only to our well-known “Relay for Life” and other special events.  The Director, Estate and Gift Planning builds relationships with planned giving prospects and donors in addition to estate and financial planning professionals.

Document $750,000 to $1,300,000 in new gifts Net Present Value; Meet personally with prospects, donors and professional advisors (220 face-to-face scheduled contacts annually) to discuss the American Cancer Society, Inc.’s cancer control, research, patient services programs and planned giving services; Submit minimum of 24 proposals of $10,000+ within a fiscal year in support of the American Cancer Society mission; Manage a portfolio of qualified, active prospects through various stages of moves management; Maintain a high level of expertise regarding state and federal taxes, gift and estategiving methods and the legal aspect of charitable giving; Build relationships with the planned giving prospects and donors, and with estate and financial planning professionals; Provide prospects, donors and professional advisors with information and materials about the American Cancer Society, Inc.’s local and national cancer control services, support groups and research programs; Coordinate suggestions for planned giving vehicles with the prospects and their advisors in order to meet their estate/financial planning goals and those of the ACS; Develop a Planned Giving Implementation Plan; And maintain a general knowledge of American Cancer Society Inc.’s local and national cancer control services, support groups and research programs; Coordinates with all ACS departments; Coordinates with Divisions, Donors, advisors and gift officers as needed;
Full Time
12/31/2018
Houston
Adventure Guide, Rockin’ Robin, Surfin’ Bird and JAGs
Volunteers at TWRC Wildlife Center are the backbone of our organization. They supply the force behind our mission to rehabilitate, release and education the public. We are inspired by our volunteers’ devotion to the community responsibility of caring for our Texas wildlife.
Since we started keeping records in 1992, our Center has helped more than 145,000 wild animals. Our volunteers have a very unique opportunity at TWRC. They get to be a part of an organization that established the first wildlife emergency facility in Houston, which has admitted over 392 different species. Over the years our seasoned volunteers and staff have acquired a great deal of knowledge and experience and are eager to share with individuals who want to join our mission to help wildlife. Volunteers leave here having the knowledge and ability to help any injured or orphaned wild animal they may encounter.
Opportunities to Help With Education Include:

Adventure Guide Responsibilities: This position is responsible for leading our wildlife camp programs.Pre-requisites: Be a current TWRC member and be at least 18 years of age.Ongoing Commitment: Commit to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week – for 5 camp weeks between June and August. Rockin’ Robin Responsibilities: This position is responsible for facilitating informal education programs (Festivals, service project events, birthday parties) and assisting with formal education programs (classroom programs, lectures, scout merit programs, center tours, etc.). To fully support wildlife, we must help the public understand how to live harmoniously with all of them.Pre-requisites: Be a current TWRC member and be at least 15 years of age.Ongoing Commitment: Commit to work a minimum of 1 shift quarterly. Surfin’ Bird Responsibilities: This position is responsible for completing internship specific projects or goals and assisting with formal and informal education programming.Pre-requisites: Be a current TWRC member and be at least 18 years of age.Ongoing Commitment: Commit to work a minimum of 1 shift per week during internship. JAGs Responsibilities: This position is responsible for assisting with Summer Wildlife Camp programs as a Junior Adventure Guide.Pre-requisites: Be a current TWRC member and be at least 14 years of age.Ongoing Commitment: Commit to work a minimum of 3 shifts per week – for 5 camp weeks between June and August.

Full Time
12/31/2018
Houston
Vet Room Staff, Vet Room Assistant and Wildlife Rehabilitator
Volunteers at TWRC Wildlife Center are the backbone of our organization. They supply the force behind our mission to rehabilitate, release and education the public. We are inspired by our volunteers’ devotion to the community responsibility of caring for our Texas wildlife.
Since we started keeping records in 1992, our Center has helped more than 145,000 wild animals. Our volunteers have a very unique opportunity at TWRC. They get to be a part of an organization that established the first wildlife emergency facility in Houston, which has admitted over 392 different species. Over the years our seasoned volunteers and staff have acquired a great deal of knowledge and experience and are eager to share with individuals who want to join our mission to help wildlife. Volunteers leave here having the knowledge and ability to help any injured or orphaned wild animal they may encounter.
Advance Level Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Vet Room Staff Responsibilities: Concerned rescuers bring orphaned and/or injured wildlife of all kinds to receive first aid in our Vet Room by qualified individuals who are trained to work with a wide variety of species. They trust us to skillfully and knowledgably assess the needs of the animal they took time to rescue and to administer the initial care needed, giving each animal the compassion and dignity it deserves. Vet Room Staff have the privilege of examining wildlife up close and responsible for overseeing the examination, assessment, and treatment of all daily admissions.Pre-requisites: Be a current TWRC member. Must be at least 21 years of age, be an active Vet Room Assistant, completing 60 hours of service within a period not to exceed 6 months, have experience rehabbing at least one species and be sub-permitted, permitted or actively seeking permits.Ongoing Commitment: Commit to work at least 12 hours per month. Vet Room Assistant Responsibilities: Vet Room Assistants help Vet Room Staff stay organized so that they may be more focused on addressing the needs of each animal in a timely manner. This opportunity also serves as a training field in which the Vet Room Assistant learns more about the initial assessment and care of new wildlife admissions.Pre-requisites: Be a current TWRC member. Must be at least 21 years of age, be an active TWRC Center Volunteer, completing 20 hours of center service within a period not to exceed 4 months, have experience rehabbing at least one species and be sub-permitted, permitted or actively seeking permits.Ongoing Commitment: Commit to work at least 12 hours per month.
Wildlife Rehabilitator Responsibilities: After receiving initial care in the TWRC Vet room, a permitted rehabilitator specializing in that species accepts the animal into their home for ongoing personal care until the animal is old enough to be released and/or has fully recovered from injuries or illnesses.Pre-requisites: Must be at least 21 years of age, be an active TWRC Center Volunteer, completing 20 hours of center service  and  become  sub-permitted. Hours must be earned within the 6-month period immediately preceding being sub-permitted and/or receiving animals. TWRC provides all training through its Mentorship Program for Wildlife Rehabilitators and help obtaining permits.Ongoing Commitment: Depends upon species rehabbed.
FT & PT
12/31/2018
Houston
Busy Bee and Lizard Lounge
Volunteers at TWRC Wildlife Center are the backbone of our organization. They supply the force behind our mission to rehabilitate, release and education the public. We are inspired by our volunteers’ devotion to the community responsibility of caring for our Texas wildlife.
Since we started keeping records in 1992, our Center has helped more than 145,000 wild animals. Our volunteers have a very unique opportunity at TWRC. They get to be a part of an organization that established the first wildlife emergency facility in Houston, which has admitted over 392 different species. Over the years our seasoned volunteers and staff have acquired a great deal of knowledge and experience and are eager to share with individuals who want to join our mission to help wildlife. Volunteers leave here having the knowledge and ability to help any injured or orphaned wild animal they may encounter.
Entry Level Volunteer Opportunities Include:
Busy Bee Responsibilities: This position is responsible for maintaining TWRC’s facility where the public bring injured, orphaned and ill wildlife for care. Our facility must be clean and orderly so that we can operate efficiently to provide quality care to wildlife in need. This entry level position is responsible for washing dishes and crates, animal laundry, assembling animal aquaria, food prep and other activities to support the center. Pre-requisites: Be a current TWRC member, TWRC provides all training.Ongoing Commitment: Commit to work at least 12 hours per month.
Lizard Lounge Responsibilities: The lobby where the education animals reside is the first thing the public will see and smell when they enter the door. It is imperative that it be maintained to the highest standards. Our education animals deserve the best quality diets as well as a variety of enrichment activities. These animals are critical to the success of our education program. This entry level position is responsible for the daily feeding and care of all education animals (squirrels, opossum, screech owl, non-venomous snakes, turtles, lizards, and a woodpecker).
Pre-requisites: Be a current TWRC member, TWRC provides all training.Ongoing Commitment: Commit to work at least 12 hours per month.
Part Time
12/31/2018
League City
This is a volunteer, unpaid position.
The Volunteer Firefighter protects the community in a wide range of emergency situations. The Volunteer Firefighter may be called upon to deliver fire suppression, emergency medical assistance, rescue, hazardous material responses, public education and other various duties as assigned.
Example of Duties/Essential Functions: Responds to fire alarms and extinguishes fire Responds to calls for medical assists Responds to and renders assistance in emergency cases; Cleans and inspects equipment and apparatus after returning from a fire; Inspects equipment and apparatus and notifies chain of command of any defects; Makes minor repairs to equipment and apparatus, performs routine preventative maintenance tasks, and keeps records of such action; Keeps fire station, equipment and grounds in a clean and orderly condition; Participates in training activities and instruction sessions; Acquires and retains a thorough knowledge of the City, including streets, buildings, water supply, unusual hazards and related items; Performs various public information or education tasks; Enters inspection, training and (on occasion) and fire calls into the records management system Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with City and Department policies and procedures; Works with other City departments on a daily basis  Other Duties and Responsibilities: May respond to emergency calls for specialized service such as hazardous materials, confined spaces rescue, extrication and technical rescues that include high angle, below grade, swift water, trench and collapse rescues; May respond to non-emergency calls providing a wide rang of public service activities May be assigned other duties by Fire Administration Staff