Saturday, January 28- Volunteers Needed at FIRST Lego League Robotics Competition at Attucks Middle School

Attucks Middle School is hosting an FLL robotics competition on Saturday, January 28, 2023 and we are in need of and requesting you and your students as volunteers for this event! 

If you have any students who need volunteer hours or if you would like to volunteer for this event please contact Tanya Moore by email at TMOORE11@houstonisd.org or via cell phone 832-512-9604. 

The areas where volunteers are needed are listed below and training will be provided.

• Pit Area (Six volunteers)
• 9:00 – 11:00 am (2)
• 11:00 – 1:00 pm (2)
• 1:00 – 3:00 pm (2)
• Must have a table for each team and
• Four tables for the practice table
• Registration (2 volunteers)
• Volunteer Registration (1)
• Team Registration (1)
• 7:00 – 9:00 am
• Teams that volunteer for this position will be allowed in at 7:00 am
• Queuer
• Head Queuer (3)
• 10:45 – 11:45 am (1)
• 11:55 – 12:55 pm (1)
• 1:05 – 2:05 pm (1)
• Referees (6)
• Table Resitters (6)

HMSA Classical 25K Student Volunteers

The Houston Master Sports Association is looking for student volunteers for their annual 25K, 10 Miler, and 5K races on Sunday, November 20. They support all age groups in running and different activities throughout the city and state.

Volunteers are needed to pass out water or medals, and make signs to cheer on the runners! All volunteers will receive community service hours, a shirt, and snacks. If you can commit to volunteering, please register here.

Event details are below:

Date and times: Sunday, 11/20/22, 6am-11am

Location: HMSA Classical 25K location- Wortham Theater Center, 501 Texas Ave, Houston, TX 77002

Contact: Janelle Rushton, jlrushton3@gmail.com, 281-770-0550

Volunteers will be contacted  before the event to assign duties and where to meet.

I’m Skyler Nix, intern with Texas Conservation Alliance, TCA. I am reaching out to connect Houston-area schools with some upcoming volunteer opportunities protecting wildlife! Click here to view flyer!

TCA is a non-profit organization and has been continuing to protect and preserve wildlife and wild habitats in Texas since 1971. This summer, TCA is working with Buffalo Bayou Partnership and SPLASh Texas to restore wildlife habitat along Buffalo Bayou and Galveston Bay. We are holding a clean-up event with SPLASh Texas and two habitat restoration events at Buffalo Bayou Park. Please help share the event information with your school members, students, and their parents. I’ve attached our event flyer and here are the details:

1. Protect bayland habitat with TCA and SPLASh - Friday, July 29, 5:30 - 8:30 pm

Location: Buddy Mcbride Public Boat Ramp Park, Baytown, TX 77520

Join TCA and Stopping Plastics and Litter Along Shorelines (SPLASh) to protect and restore bayland habitat. Removing litter pollution from this area, we’ll help establish safer habitat for the wildlife in the Galveston Bay Area as well as prevent plastics from entering our interconnected oceans. The ocean is the most vulnerable environment to our plastic waste. Join us to restore baylands, protect wildlife, and have fun!

Volunteers can register here and must complete the follow waivers:

• Adult Volunteer Wavier (email to splashtx@abcbirds.org)
• Parental Consent Form (email to splashtx@abcbirds.org)

2. Restore riparian habitat at Buffalo Bayou Park Pt. 1 - Monday, August 1st, 8:00 - 11:30 am

Location: Buffalo Bayou Park, 1800 Allen Pkwy &, Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Join TCA and Buffalo Bayou Partnership to protect Houston’s most significant natural resource, Buffalo Bayou. This project has two events. On Monday, Aug 1, volunteers will be removing Giant Ragweed and other invasive species from a designated meadow. These aggressive species outcompete many native plants and disrupt local ecosystems. Join us to protect native plants and Buffalo Bayou!

Volunteers can register here and must complete the follow waiver:

• Online Wavier

3. Restore riparian habitat at Buffalo Bayou Park Pt. 2 - Wednesday, August 3rd, 8:00 - 11:30 am

Location: Buffalo Bayou Park, 1800 Allen Pkwy &, Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77019

Join TCA and Buffalo Bayou Partnership to protect Houston’s most significant natural resource, Buffalo Bayou. This project has two events. On Wednesday, August 3, volunteers will plant native plant seeds. Replacing the invasive species removed from the prior event, these grasses, flowers, and other plants will better support local ecosystems and prevent soil erosion. Join us to protect native plants and Buffalo Bayou!

Volunteers can register here and must complete the following wavier:

• Online Wavier

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. We look forward to meeting you and your students.

Best,

Skyler Nix | Intern

Texas Conservation Alliance 

P.O. Box 822554 | Dallas, TX 75382 

Tel. 713-447-1484 | Email skylernix04@gmail.com

Earn 8 Hours of Community Service!

Harris County Precinct One will be hosting Street Olympics Final Event Friday, August 5, 2022 at NRG Arena from 8:00am-4:00pm. We are looking for volunteers for this event.

If you are interested in earning community service hours or know someone that wants to volunteer please  fill out the this link. 

Click here to view  a video from the previous years of the Street Olympics Final Event for your reference. Click here to visit Street Olympics website for more info. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to me.

Mrs. Dymond McClerkin-Rayford

Internship Initiative Coordinator, Programs

LEE Program Coordinator, Pct1LEEProgram@cp1.hctx.net

Summer Games, Streetolympicsdm3@gmail.com

Direct: 346-286-1958 /  Cell: 832-803-7499

We are looking for juniors and seniors to be virtual student ambassadors during our virtual magnet fairs and campus tours. 

SATURDAY MAGNET FAIRS:

This year, our Saturday magnet fairs will be virtual. I am looking for volunteers to help represent EECHS to potential students and parents. You can participate in your home through a TEAMS link, answering questions about East Early College High School and providing a student perspective. I will need you to wear an EECHS shirt and have your camera on. You will receive 2 hours of community service for each slot that you sign up for. 

Dates:

• Saturday, February 12, 2022
• Saturday, February 26, 2022
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Click here to sign up

One of our East Early parents will be volunteering at the wreath laying ceremony taking place at the Houston National Cemetery on Saturday, December 18. The event starts at 9 am and will continue until all wreaths are laid. For more information and to register, please click here:

One of our East Early parents will be volunteering at the Mile 23 refueling station at the Chevron Houston Marathon on Sunday, January 16, 2022. Responsibilities include handing out water and Gatorade to marathon runners If you'd like to join, please make sure to complete the volunteer application and register for the Mile 23 shift. The slots fill up quickly, so if you're interested and you know you're available, complete the application as soon as you can.

Volunteer application and shift registration: click here

When you register, make sure to include an email address you check regularly. Your proof of participation will be sent via email.

Are you interested in supporting an East End tradition? Volunteers are needed for the Magnolia Park Dia de Los Muertos taking place at Hidalgo Park on Saturday, 10/30. Each volunteer will receive a free t-shirt, drink, and a snack. Please use the link below to look for an available time and register for a slot:

 To Volunteer, click here

The festival will be abiding by CDC guidelines to protect the health of the community, and volunteers are encouraged to do the same.

To find out more information about the festival Click here.

This is an opportunity for seniors with transportation. 

Thursday, September 23, 2021 at 2:00pm - Need volunteers to stuff 600 folders for middle and high school students attending STEM symposium on October 2nd. Seniors who sign up will receive 4 hours of community service hours.

Click here to sign up.

Below is information about the non profit group - Gathering of Eagles 

http://www.goehouston.com/

This site is dedicated to Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces. Our mission is to promote Patriotism and Love of Country. We accomplish this by conducting educational symposiums to motivate and inspire middle and high school students to take Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) courses now to better prepare themselves for future skilled jobs. As speakers, we invite Congressional Medal of Honor recipients, NASA Astronauts and key business leaders. In this way, we contribute to strengthening the students character as they

Summer Bridge will take place from August 9-12th, 2021. Please use link below to sign up. We have two shifts, AM and PM. Sign up requires commitment for all four days. 

Thank you for volunteering for Summer Bridge. We are excited that our incoming students will be attending in person. Your presence is central to creating a positive first impression for our new students and essential in supporting the teachers. 

IMPORTANT: We need students to commit to all four days (Monday, August 9 - Thursday, August 12). You will receive community service hours. 

4 volunteer hours will be credited for each shift. 

Click here to sign up!

Wednesday, August  18, 2021 is Teacher Work Day. Teachers will need volunteers with classroom set up. Students will receive four hours of credit for each shift. Please note, assignment may change based on need. 

4 volunteer hours will be credited for each shift. 

Click here to sign up!

Click here to view flyer!

This summer, July 28 to August 7, the Harris County – Houston Sports Authority will host the AAU Junior Olympic Games, the top youth athletic competition in the country, and we need YOUR help! 

This is an amazing way to give back to Houston AND we have some great rewards if you register today! 

• Complete 2 shifts and receive your choice of 1 Astros ticket, 1 Rockets ticket or 1 National Battle of the Bands ticket 
• Complete 4 shifts and receive your choice of 2 Astros tickets, 2 Rockets tickets or 2 National Battle of the Bands tickets 
• Complete 5 shifts and receive two Rockets Suite tickets 

* A volunteer can receive only one option listed. Tickets are available at a first come first-served basis. Upon completion of final volunteer shift, volunteers will be able to select their top choice for tickets and game dates are predetermined. 

This event will take place across four venues, so you can volunteer at the location most convenient for you: 

• George R. Brown Convention Center  
  • Sports Stacking, Baton Twirling, Pickle Ball, Taekwondo, Karate, Wrestling, Trampoline & Tumbling and Jump Rope  
• Turner Stadium  
  • Track & Field  
• Houston Sports Park  
  • Field Hockey  
• Cypress – Fairbanks Swim Club  
  • Swimming  

We are looking for volunteers in all areas to help us put on an unforgettable event. Volunteers must be 14 or older, and no special skills or experience are needed. Possible responsibilities include taking photographs, checking in guests, monitoring competitions, posting scores, and much more! Volunteers are required to register for a minimum of two shifts.  

Register Here 

This event can’t happen without your help, so sign up today to volunteer!  

Visit www.hchsa.rosterfy.co to register to volunteer as an individual. If you would like to register as a group of 10 or more, please contact Lauren Goodman (lgoodman@houstonsports.org) for more information. Thank you for your time! 

Kamilah Ruiz-Rodriguez

Community Relations & Volunteer Intern

Harris County – Houston Sports Authority

Partnership Tower

701 Avenida de las Americas, Suite 450 | Houston, TX 77010

713-308-5930 Direct | 713-308-5900 Main

Kruizrodriguez@houstonsports.org