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
Start Agency Enrollment
Who is eligible?
- Nonprofits
- Schools
- Government offices
- Businesses with legitimate volunteer programs
What is the criteria?
- EIN number
- Current website or social media account
- Free volunteer opportunities
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.
We have appreciated our partnership with Volunteer Houston and have found it to be a tremendous resource in helping us recruit quality volunteers for administrative support and mentors for our Roots and Wings Mentoring Program!
We’re happy to continue working with Volunteer Houston in an effort to advance our Family Roots for Life, Inc.® mission to help youth, young adults, and families!
Daily Points 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.
AGENCY SPOTLIGHT
Who is eligible?
- Registered Volunteer Houston partner agencies
- Nonprofits
- Schools
- Government offices
- Businesses with active volunteer programs.
How does it work?
- Complete the Agency Spotlight submission form
- Your agency is entered into the monthly selection pool
- Five (5) agencies are selected at random each month
- Selected agencies are featured on the Volunteer Houston website
- They are also featured across VH social media
- Agencies that were selected in the previous month will not be selected again, to ensure fair opportunities for all participating partners
