NONPROFIT RESOURCES
The resources below are intended for nonprofit leaders and volunteer managers. Can’t find what you’re looking for? info@volunteerhouston.org.
People are motivated to volunteer for a multitude of reasons and find ways to connect with nonprofits in a variety of ways under normal circumstances. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic Volunteer Houston reached out to the general volunteer community in the greater Houston, Texas area in April and May of 2020 to understand how the global pandemic has affected their desires and motivations to volunteer.
PERMISSION TO DUPLICATE OR REFERENCE findings and content from this summary of survey results is granted on the condition that a reference to “Volunteer Houston, a program of Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston” with a link to www.volunteerhouston.org is included in the reproduction or reference.
5/21/20 | Re-opening Nonprofits Amid COVID-19, hosted by Greater Houston Partnership and United Way of Greater Houston
6/10/20 | COVID-19 Briefing for Nonprofits Part 2, hosted by Greater Houston Partnership and United Way of Greater Houston
8/13/20 | COVID-19 Briefing for Nonprofits Part 3, hosted by United Way of Greater Houston
COVID-19 Safety Orientation for Volunteers | Ask and you shall receive! Based on feedback from the last COVID-19 Briefing for Nonprofits, Volunteer Houston has prepared an 11-minute pre-recorded COVID Safety Orientation for Volunteers.
- We strongly recommend you begin your own COVID safety orientation with this 11-min video, and follow it up with your specific guidelines and expectations of volunteers – i.e. screening, reporting, PPE, etc.
- This orientation is not meant to completely train your volunteers on COVID safety practices because your organization should review your own COVID safety practices and policies specific to your facilities and the work you are doing.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The “COVID-19 RESPONSE” initiative has been created within the Volunteer Houston portal to allow for quick and easy browsing of volunteer needs specific to the pandemic response efforts.
Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. To stay up-to-date on information, please refer to CDC who provides information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance.
Harris County Public Health is working closely with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Texas Department of State and Health Services and other health partners in monitoring the developing outbreak and will promptly report any confirmed cases in our jurisdiction.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the 2020 US Census has been extended (from July 2020) to October 31, 2020. Here’s how you can ensure Harris County is NOT under counted increasing our chances of receiving additional federal funds and support for health care, education and infrastructure.
- Complete your household census online at my2020census.gov.
- Browse census volunteer opportunities.
Many nonprofits still need volunteer help during Houston’s “Stay Home, Work Safe” initiative and are prepared to provide PPE and set up social distancing work places. If you would rather work remotely we encourage you to browse these virtual and remote volunteer opportunities.
The resources below are not intended to supersede or replace official information from county and city offices of emergency management (OEM).
BE PREPARED
General Preparedness
Be sure your emergency kit is stocked and that you have a plan. And don’t forget about your pets!
- Ready Harris Emergency Essentials Checklist
- Ready Harris Pet Preparedness Plan
