Are you fascinated by all that the Houston Museum of Natural Science has to offer? Well, now know you can be apart of helping others fall in love with the museum as well, with volunteer opportunities being available for adults ages 18 years and older! Being a docent at the HMNS is an exciting volunteer […]
Do you have a soft spot for dolphins, whales, and quirky marine mammals? If you live in Galveston, or surrounding areas, and are looking for ways to help your community, consider volunteering for the Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network or TMMSN. This marine mammal conservation group aids through rescue, rehabilitation, education and research. Founded in […]
Make sure that no child gets left behind worldwide with Pratham USA. This wonderful non-profit organization originally began in a poor area of Mumbai, India, in 1994, where it was originally called the Public Charitable Trust. It was recognized by the Commissioner of the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, UNICEF, and many high-ranking citizens in the […]
Houston is a great city to do volunteer work, there are so many opportunities and plenty of non-organizations needing your help. One in particular, the Houston Food Bank, needs volunteers all year round. The Houston Food Bank is a non-profit organization that collects and distributes food to hunger relief charities across the city. All of […]
Have a green thumb and love helping your community? Urban Harvest is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the importance of healthy nutrition through community gardens, farmer’s markets, and education. The organization has over 80 community gardens across Houston, hosts the Eastside farmer’s market, provides more than 100 classes a year on a variety of […]
Loving reading and wish to share the knowledge of literacy? The Adult Reading Center of Pearland is the only community and volunteer based organization that teaches reading and writing skills to people in need, free of charge. The goal is to teach students four basic reading levels, from no reading experience, to a six grade […]
If you are a film lover, and a love free movie passes, then the Houston Cinema Arts Society is the perfect place to lend your time and acquired skills. Located in the Montrose area, this non-profit organization presents innovative films, art installations and performances that stand for all things artistic. Volunteers are needed all year round for […]
If you have always had an interest in the outdoors and wildlife animals, this is the organization for you! Houston’s first wildlife emergency wildlife rescue center, TWRC began in 1979 after an oil spill, with a permanent place in Houston in 1992. Today, the public can bring sick, injured, and abandoned animals in seven days […]
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCHwpt4UeMc&feature=youtu.be Childhood obesity is one of most prevalent health conditions afflicting children all across America, including those right here in Houston. A reliance on the convenience of processed food, and the hesitation to consume fresh fruits and vegetables are only a couple of the reasons why so many American children are unhealthy. In 2005, Houstonians […]
