Volunteer for Events
Volunteer work provides a unique opportunity for students during their time at college to make a difference to their local community. But don’t let that second word “work” scare you away. It can be hard to imagine giving away your precious time for free. However, what is important to understand is that volunteering pays you back in an infinite amount of ways, and many of those rewards are more valuable than currency.
Below is a list of reasons why volunteering is worth your time and effort:
- You get a chance to network and meet new people with similar interests and feel a part of the community.
- Break out of the “Student bubble” and learn things you can’t learn in the classroom, such as community awareness and a better understanding of everyday people.
- Build your resume as you developtransferable skills such as teamwork, interpersonal communication skills, time management, critical thinking—which are skills most employers look for.
- Gain work experience that could possibly lead to a new fulfilling career.
- Opportunity to get a reference. Getting that first job out of college can be difficult, especially without a lot of work experience, but a good reference could be that extra boost for you to score the job!
- BONUS: You will enjoy it! It’s an indescribable feeling of joy knowing you are doing good, helping people, and making a difference in the community.
On Campus Volunteer Opportunities
Student Government Association
The Student Government Association Humanitarian organizes volunteer opportunities on and off campus.
For more information contact SGA Humanitarian at HCC.NWSGA@hccs.edu
Rotaract Club
Community-based club on campus that provides opportunities for students to enhance their knowledge and skills through community service.
For more information contact Rotaract Advisor Ms. Melba Martin at Melba.Martin@hccs.edu
Off Campus Volunteer Opportunities
Women’s Resource Center
Description
Administrative volunteers prepare class materials, update files, help prepare for special events, and enter data.
Requirements
Must complete an application online
Additional Information
May have to undergo a background check
Contact: info@thewomensresource.org
West Houston Assistance Ministries
Description
WHAM needs volunteers who can assist with helping a family with employment services, applying for financial assistance, food pantry, and resale store.
Requirements
Must sign a waiver, media release, resale store policy statement, and confidentiality agreement
Additional Information
Shifts are Monday through Saturday in 4-hour increments (10 -2; 2-6)
Contact
Ella Clark, Volunteer Coordinator, eclark@whamministries.org
Katy Christian Ministries
Description
Mostly needing assistance in
Food Pantry: Client checkout volunteers
Resale Store: Cashiers & Donation Intake
Requirements
Must fill out an application online
Contact
Katy Christian Ministries 281-391-3730
Houston Food Bank
Description
The Client Assistance Program (CAP) with the Houston Food Bank assists families with applying for Texas State Benefits such as SNAP (formerly known as Food Stamps), Medicaid/CHIP, and TANF. There are additional opportunities to volunteer as well.
Contact
Volunteer Services Hotline 713-547-8604