Houston Salutes American Heroes Day Celebration - Sunday, November 11, 2019
10:00 amCeremony - City Hall 901 BagbyIn recognition of our local heroes and in memory of the 101 year of the signing of the WWI Armistice
11:30 pmParade of HeroesStart: Dallas at Bagby, Dallas east, Louisiana north, Walker west, Smith south, Lamar west, end on Bagby
FREE parking 9AM - 12:30 PM, Theater District Parking Tranquility Garage, Entrances #2 & #5 only.
Bring a Veteran to the Celebration!

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.

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.

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

Looking for a unique opportunity to observe wildlife up-close in your own backyard?Well, look no further!
TWRC Wildlife Center is seeking six responsible adults who want to get involved with the care of rescued wildlife but don't have lots of free time. These individuals are needed to assist TWRC with the transitioning and release of rehabilitated wildlife back into the wild. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals to help wildlife without having to commit to stringent care or feeding schedule that baby animals require.
What does this entail? TWRC will provide each recipient with an easy to assemble 8’x8’x8’ outdoor enclosure to be placed in your yard to accommodate the animals who will be transitioning from our program back into the wild. Training will be provided by an experienced, permitted mentor who will guide you every step of the way caring for wildlife.

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.

If our fosters are the heart of our organization, our volunteers are the pulse. We count on our volunteers to help support our efforts, so we can use our funds where they’re most needed — bettering the lives of homeless pets across Houston. We need your help to find homes for the estimated 1 million homeless dogs and cats wandering our city’s streets. Every little bit helps. RPM’s fundraising committee always needs help planning, organizing, and staffing many different events throughout the year. We also need help with various office tasks.
Help transport pets, complete office work, raise money and plan events.
And our dogs and cats are always on the go! We need local drivers to move dogs and cats out of the shelters and take them to the vet, foster homes, or other local transport locations. Volunteer local transporters are so important because that first ride out of the shelter is how a life gets saved. RPM can find something for anyone who wants to help our city’s homeless pets. If you’re creative, hardworking, and/or dedicated to helping homeless pets, RPM needs your help!
Please fill out the volunteer form to get started and someone will contact you shortly. Thank you for your support!

DOG CARE VOLUNTEER DUTIES*Typical shifts: 7am-9am and 6pm-8pm daily* Walk dogs and clean kennels Feed dogs Do laundry Socialize (play!) with dogs CAT CARE VOLUNTEER DUTIES*Typical shifts: 9am-11am and 5pm-7pm daily* Clean litter boxes Feed cats Socialize (play!) with cats Process adoptions PET STORE CAT CARE VOLUNTEER DUTIES Maintain a clean kennel environment Provide clean water, food, and litter for cats Socialize (play!) with cats Process adoption applications MEDICAL VOLUNTEER DUTIES *Typical shifts: 7am-12pm and 12pm-5pm Tuesday/Thursday* *You will be able to watch surgical procedures, but are not expected or required to* Help with recovering pets following surgeries Clean surgical equipment Clean cages Check in and check out surgical appointments Assist with foster appointments THRIFT STORE VOLUNTEER DUTIES (2532 Nottingham Street) Sort, tag, and merchandise donations Engage customers Cross promote HPA! and adoptions BEHIND THE SCENES VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Coordinate transports for freedom rides Coordinate neonatal (bottle baby) foster program Mentor new fosters Assist with fundraising opportunities Data entry OTHER VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES Transport pets for freedom rides Distribute flyers/materials Lead pet store adoption events Lead marketing and development events Organize and sort donations

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.

Whether you enjoy working with cats, dogs or people in our community, we have a variety of volunteer opportunities available that are sure to fit your interests and work with your scheduleReady to get started?!

The first step is to complete our quick and easy online application. Once we receive your application, we’ll send additional details about our available volunteer opportunities so that you can become better acquainted with our shelter and decide how you you’d like to get involved.

In addition to BARC’s dedicated staff, BARC relies on teams of trained, responsible volunteers to provide extra care and services to the public and our animals housed at BARC. We have volunteer opportunities for adults and for children under the direct supervision of their parents. There are many ways to be a BARC volunteer.  The responsibilities include but are not limited to animal care, adoptions at BARC, special events at BARC, off-site adoption events, foster homes, foster pantry organization, facility beautification/construction, and administrative Help.
Volunteers are expected to provide dedicated service each month. All volunteers are required to attend an orientation and training sessions at the shelter to prepare them to do their specific job. Please read the following Volunter Handbook before attending an orientation.
In order to become a BARC volunteer, you first need to register with the City of Houston and sign up for the next Volunteer Orientation.

There are numerous ways to get involved and help us continue to fulfill our mission of saving homeless cats and dogs in our community. If you're interested in making a difference in your community, apply to join our team today.
Ways to help: Accounting Administrative Adoption Events Advertising Arts and Crafts Behavioral Training Boarding Cattery Cleaning and Care Communications Construction and Building Coordination and Management Education Event Management Finance Food Distribution and Donations Food Drives Food Preparation Fostering Cats or Kittens Fostering Dogs or Puppies Fundraising Grant Writing Graphic Design Grooming Human Resources Inventory and Supply Chain Laundry Legal Marketing Medical Coordination Outreach Pet Sitting Pet Walking Photography Political Advocacy Public Relations Rescue Coordination Retail Social Media Training and Program Development Trapping and Transporting Cats Transporting Pets Videography Veterinary Technician Web Development

Work from Home. Change Lives. Experience the World.
International Student Exchange is a non-profit high school exchange program founded in 1982 that sponsors approximately 2,500 high school exchange programs each year.
The Area Representative develops and maintains relationships with local high schools and families on behalf of our high school exchange student program, and helps match our students with volunteer host families.
Key duties include: Contacting schools to secure acceptance for exchange students Recruiting and screening volunteer host families in your community Providing supervision, guidance, and support throughout the exchange We offer competitive compensation per placement, generous bonus opportunities, and international travel rewards. This position is flexible and potential is not limited - you set your own goals, and your role can range from a few hours per week to a new lifestyle...you decide!

Volunteer Program Staff - Job Description The Champion Fuel Food Program Staff will coordinate the distribution of an afterschool meal program at a specific assigned school. The main responsibility of this position is to distribute pre-packaged meals to students in all school-based afterschool activities while adhering to CACFP guidelines. RESPONSIBILITIES: Receive and verify count of pre-packaged meals each day Ensure all meals are distributed to all students in various afterschool activities, while adhering to CACFP regulations and local health and safety standards. Ensure the completion and accuracy of student attendance using specified CACFP form. Ensure children eat all meals on-site. Dispose of any unserved meals and trash. Submit daily attendance report and hours worked to Program Coordinator All Be A Champion, Inc employment related practices provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law

Want to volunteer to help homeless pets? Best Friends in Houston has a variety of volunteer opportunities available, including fostering cats and dogs to help get them ready for adoption, assisting with the Harris County Community Cat Program, and helping in a number of other ways to benefit animals and the people who love them in your community.
Best Friends Animal Society is the only national animal welfare organization focused exclusively on ending the killing of dogs and cats in America's shelters. An authority and leader in the no-kill movement since its founding in 1984, Best Friends runs the nation's largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals, as well as life-saving programs in partnership with rescue groups and shelters across the country. Since its founding, Best Friends has helped reduce the number of animals killed in shelters from 17 million per year to 1.5 million. Best Friends has the knowledge, technical expertise and on-the-ground network to end the killing and Save Them All

WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING VOLUNTEERS!
Volunteer projects vary based on need and may include sorting food, repacking dry food into family-sized bags and stocking the Portwall Pantry.
Children as young as age six are welcome for our kid-friendly projects. Volunteers 16 years  and younger MUST be accompanied by an adult parent/guardian while performing community service hours here at The Houston Food Bank.
Closed toe shoes and sleeved shirts are required.
Shifts Available:
Morning
Monday – Saturday8:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Afternoon Monday – Saturday 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Evening Monday – Friday 6:00p.m.-9:00 p.m. Sundays Every Sunday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.