FOR AGENCIES
Building stronger communities through connection and service
SERVICES
We offer a free web-based portal connecting nonprofits, schools, government offices, and volunteers across the Greater Houston area and 13 surrounding counties. Our platform allows agencies to independently post volunteer opportunities, manage responses, and engage with a wide network of volunteers.
Our services include training and networking for nonprofit leaders, volunteer programming for individuals and groups, project management for companies, and an and an Agency Spotlight program that highlights organizations and their current volunteer needs.
Why Choose the Volunteer Houston Portal?
✩ Give your team the tool to strengthen your organization, all in one place
✩ Recruit local volunteers across the Greater Houston area and 13 surrounding counties
✩ Post one-time, multi-shift, recurring, and ongoing volunteer opportunities
✩ Communicate with volunteers who have responded to your initiatives
✩ Track volunteer hours and response history for reporting and recognition
✩ Promote free community events and collect RSVP’s
✩ Access inactive needs for historical purposes
Our Service Area
✩ Austin County
✩Brazoria County
✩ Brazos County
✩ Chambers County
✩ Colorado County
✩Fort Bend County
✩ Galveston County
✩Harris County
✩ Liberty County
✩ Matagorda County
✩ Montgomery County
✩ Waller County
✩ Wharton County
Testimonials
We actually built up a marvelous base of volunteers through Volunteer Houston. Even when we made one of our needs inactive, we had such a list of willing volunteers that have been a tremendous base of consistent volunteers at the center! Thank you! It is a testimony of the quality and seriousness of the volunteers that come through Volunteer Houston.
“The VETP was a really neat experience – learning about what we already do but in a quantified, specified capacity is helpful as we plan and move forward. It was joyous to connect with other volunteer administrators and learn that we all have the same struggles.”
As for the MLK Mural assembly, we all loved the fact that it came in panels because different volunteer “artists” contributed to painting of it. We loved that communal aspect of it all! It’s eye-catching and a conversation starter. And in talking about it with visitors and clients, we’ve gotten nothing but positive and nice comments.
Ten years ago, Freewheels Houston started with a simple idea: a bicycle could change a life. Volunteer Houston was the spark for us. They connected us with the hands and hearts that make our mission possible. Every volunteer who shows up, every hour spent fixing bikes or teaching safety – it started with a connection.
Thank you so much for the information at the VETP these past two weeks! You do such a great job as a presenter! I found many things that I could learn from and improve the way I am currently running my Volunteering Program. I will keep all the materials as a reference going forward. I will look forward to further training and opportunities through Volunteer Houston.
Daily Point of Light Award
HONORING INDIVIDUALS WHO CHANGE THE WORLD
Millions of people act on their power to do good every day, using their hearts, hands and minds to help strengthen communities and solve persistent problems. We recognize their individual stories, and lift them up to inspire others so we may each, in our own way, answer the call to make a difference. Do you know someone who acts as a point of light in their community each day? Nominate them for a Daily Point of Light Award.
