Volunteer Opportunities

The Center for Student Leadership, Involvement and Community Engagement, in the Student Life Office, is UHCL’s clearinghouse for volunteer opportunities both on-campus and off-campus in the Houston-Galveston communities.

Off-Campus Events

Aug 20 and/or Aug 21, 2010: Interfaith Caring Ministries
On-Going: Help Our Military Endure
Open until filled: Bay Area Turning Point
Open until filled: Compassionate Care Hospice
On-Going: Crisis Intervention of Houston
Open until filled: United Cerebral Palsy’s mission
Open until filled: Neighborhood Tax Centers
Open until filled: Hawthorne Dinner

On-Campus Events

Open until filled: Quality Service Task Force
Aug 20 & 21, 2010: Orientation Leader for New Student Orientation
Application Deadline: Aug 21, 2010: Peer-to-peer mentoring program
November 6, 2010: 14th Annual UHCL Student Leadership Conference

Save the Dates

Community Service Fair @ UHCL – Monday, September 20. 10:00am – 2:00pm in Bayou Atrium I and Garden Room

Fall Community Outreach Day – Saturday, September 25

Have a Volunteer Opportunity to Post?

Email: clarkjen@uhcl.edu
Press releases are acceptable. Include:

Name of organization/program
Description of need for volunteers
Date/Time/Location
Registration/Application
Contact - office name, phone, email, web site.

Details for On-Campus Programs

Quality Service Task Force (QSTF)

www.uhcl.edu/youridea

The Quality Service Task Force (QSTF) has been diligently creating a focus/discussion group process to engage the campus community. Since UHCL is YOUR University, let YOUR ideas be heard! Take advantage of the opportunity to share your ideas in the form of a highly engaged group discussion process. It is through the involvement of the UHCL Campus Community that we are striving to gather as many ideas as we can to make UHCL synonymous with being an institution of quality.

Participation Process:

Review the available sessions at www.uhcl.edu/youridea
Email youridea@uhcl.edu with your top three (3) group session number (#1, #2, #3, etc.) choices in order of preference. Due to the number of sessions, and in an effort to keep each discussion group balanced, every attempt will be made to match your top choices with available slots. You will receive a confirmation email once you have been scheduled for your session.
Attend your group session on your scheduled date and participate with an open, solution-based mindset and perspective.

There will be more dates added throughout the semester so please keep checking the website for updates.

Contact: Ron Klinger, QSTF Chair
Phone: 281-283-2416
Email: klinger@uhcl.edu or youridea@uhcl.edu

14TH Annual UHCL Student Leadership Conference
Saturday, November 6, 2010

Did you know that UHCL is home to one of Texas’ largest campus-based Student Leadership Conferences? For fourteen years, UHCL has hosted more than 3000 college students on our campus and have aided students from around the state in their leadership journey. This one-day leadership conference will be held on our beautiful campus Saturday, November 6, 2010. The day-long experience features a nationally renowned keynote speaker, two interest sessions (students can select from more than 15 workshops to attend), and provides college student leaders an opportunity to network with other emerging leaders like themselves. More than 300 students from around the state attend this conference every year, and every year they rave about what an amazing experience they have because of the students at UHCL. Join us to plan this exciting event. Planning team meetings will be held throughout summer to conceptualize theme, activities, and marketing.

Contact: Jenn Clark
Email: clarkjen@uhcl.edu
Deadline: Tue, June 1

Volunteer Your Time to Help Welcome New Students!
Aug 20 and 21

New Student Orientation will be held on August 21 (training on August 21). We will also be holding our first Orientation for our UHCL-Pearland Campus.
Please follow the link to the application.
O Leader Application

O Leader Training: Friday, August 20 (8:30am – 4:00pm)
Orientation: Saturday, August 21 (7:30am – 3:00pm)
Pearland Orientation: Friday, August 20 (5:30pm – 9:00pm)
Contact:Ali Albrecht
Phone: 281-283-2660
Email: albrecht@uhcl.edu

Peer-to-peer mentoring program

Dr. Anthony Jenkins, Dean of Students, is developing a Peer-to-Peer Mentoring Program here at the University of Houston – Clear Lake to further the goal of student retention, persistence and success. Dr. Jenkins is seeking interested student leaders who would like to be a part of this very important program as a mentor.

As a Peer Mentor, you will have the opportunity to help carry on the legacy of UHCL as a university whose goal is to guide and empower students towards academic and personal success leading to graduation as well as to pass this legacy on to the next generation of students. read more

Program Goal: Mentors will develop an interpersonal relationship with their Mentee to help the Mentee become academically and socially acclimated to the University of Houston-Clear Lake. Mentors will introduce Mentees to campus resources and student life opportunities. The ultimate goal of the program is to strengthen and sustain students in meeting their educational goals and in helping make the college experience exciting, fun and fulfilling. It has been researched that if first-year students have meaningful interactions with a positive mentor, their motivation and academic performance are significantly increased.

Benefits and Learning Outcomes for Mentors

To share one’s knowledge and experiences
To enhance self-esteem
To share educational, leadership, career and learning goals
To gain recognition for service to the individual and the University
To enjoy the feeling of being useful and supportive
A meaningful resume entry
Early, early registration (Dr. Jenkins will work on providing this benefit)
(More benefits are being considered from organizations)

Contact: Brenda Ross
Email: brenda.ross9@gmail.com
Deadline to respond: Saturday, Aug 21

* Servant Leader Scholar Program will recognize hours served as a Peer Mentor towards volunteer hours for service awards.
* NSLS members may also count Peer Mentor hours toward community service requirement for the Excellence in Leadership Award.

Details for Off-Campus Programs

Bay Area Turning Point, www.bayareaturningpoint.org

Take a stand against violence and abuse by giving your time to participate in one of our programs - to help support the journey to peace.
There are a variety of capacities for volunteers to serve, such as: Translators, Interpreters, Hotline Assistant, Clerical, Special Projects, Community Awareness and more.
Orientation sessions are held throughout the year for those who wish to share their time and talents in special projects, direct services and prevention activities.

Contact: Terri Muesse – Volunteer Coordinator
Phone 281-338-7600 ext. 2117
Email: tmuesse@bayareaturningpoint.com

Bay Area Turning Point, Inc. is looking for volunteers for a Marketing and Events Committee. Responsibilities include:

Assist the Violence Prevention Coordinator develop marketing materials.
Assist at exhibits, health fairs, facilitate assertiveness workshops, etc.
Reach out to media resources and contacts.
Conduct follow up services via phone and e-mail.

This committee needs individuals who are energetic, flexible, and are interested in grassroots marketing endeavors.
Contact: Diane Savage
Phone: 281-338-7600
Email: dsavage@bayareaturningpoint.com

Compassionate Care Hospice

Compassionate Care Hospice is looking for volunteers to lend their time and talents in several different capacities such as: Companionship, Spirituality, Household Tasks, Bereavement, Office Work and Pet Therapy. Hospice is an approach to healthcare that is specifically designed to support the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of those who have life-limiting illnesses or conditions.

Contact: Regina Talbot
Phone: 832-621-5641
Email: cchdvolunteers@yahoo.com

Crisis Intervention of Houston

The mission of Crisis Intervention of Houston is to serve people in crisis by providing 24-hour telephone and web-based counseling, suicide prevention and intervention education, links to community resources and community education.

Opportunities include:

24-hour Crisis Hotline
Spanish Hotline
TeenLine

Contact: Wykisha Thomas-McKinney
Phone: 713-533-4526
Email: wykisha@crisishotline.org

United Cerebral Palsy’s mission: Life without limits for people with all types of disabilities

Adult Services, which provides recreational opportunities to adults with disabilities which for many is their only opportunity for socializing.

Contact: Jennifer Garibay
Email: jgaribay@ucphouston.org

Family Day Out A center-based Respite Service, which provides Respite Care on Saturdays to families of children with all types of disabilities (ages 3-14).

Contact: Erin Siaotong
Phone: 713-838-9050 ext. 357
Email: esiatotong@ucphouston.org

If you are located in Montgomery County:

Contact: Kristie Carlisle
Phone: 936-760-4179 ext.472 or toll free 888-825-9682 ext.472

Neighborhood Tax Centers

Neighborhood Tax Centers is an organization dedicated to providing free tax services for low income families. Our volunteers give working families a chance to build a stronger financial future by helping them claim tax credits for which they are eligible.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:

Intake specialist
Translator

Contact: Lauren Duplessis, Volunteer Coordinator
Email: taxes@neighborhood-centers.org
Phone: 713-669-5378
Website: www.neighborhood-centers.org/tax

Open Gate Youth Ministries – Homeless Youth Outreach Program - Bering Memorial United Methodist Church
April 25, 2010 – Volunteer Orientation, 9:30am – 10:30am

www.beringumc.com

Open Gate is a Nurture Ministry of Bering Memorial United Methodist Church (1440 Harold St., Houston, TX 77007). The program serves young adults between the ages of 18 – 24 who are either on the street or living in a shelter. Some of them move from one place to the next with the street being their go-between. Volunteers are needed to assist with two areas of need: “Bering Place” is their youth room. Computer lab, art lessons, writing exercises (journaling and story writing), music or drama, GED study. Two shifts for computer lab/youth room monitors: Sundays 12:30pm – 2:00pm, 2:00pm – 4:00pm. “Hawthorne” is a family style dinner served on Sunday afternoons. They serve close to 70 youth every Sunday. Shifts: Kitchen food prep: 12pm – 2pm; Movie/game monitor: 12pm -2pm; Dinner table hosting: 1:30pm – 3:00pm; Dishwashing/clean-up: 2:00pm – 4:00pm.

Contact: Tommy Calzadias
Email: tcalzadias@yahoo.com

Help Our Military Endure (HOME) - www.helpourmilitaryendure.com

HOME is a non-profit organization that sends care packages to the United States Military, serving primarily in Iraq and Afghanistan. This effort is solely supported by monetary and non-monetary donations collected from the general public throughout the year.
How You Can Help:

“Adopt a Box” – The primary concern for HOME is having enough funds to send the care packages to our service men and women. Most care packages sent are via United States Postal Service “flat rate” boxes. Groups or individuals are asked to consider adopting a box(s) for shipment. The cost is only $12.45, which includes postage and insurance. Donations may be sent to the mailing address listed below. Include a self-addressed stamped envelope if a receipt is desired.
Letters/Cards for Soldiers – Every care package from HOME includes cards and letters that show support for our military, but the need is great and we always need more. Just taking a few minutes to write a letter or words of encouragement for a soldier in Iraq or Afghanistan will be greatly appreciated and perhaps make their lives a little easier. Cards and letters can do a lot for a lonely soldier. Remember to be “gender-neutral” when writing to the soldiers because you may not know who will be on the receiving end. Send your cards and letters to the HOME mailing address below.
2010 Packing Party Dates: Thursday, July 15, 2010 & Thursday, December 2, 2010 – United Space Alliance – 1150 Gemini – 4:00pm – 9:00pm.
Most Needed Items: Baby wipes & Baby Powder, Beef Jerky, Black sunglasses (no brands), Bug Spray, Canned tuna, turkey, ham, ravioli, SPAM, Canned oysters and sardines, Canned Fruit-pop top cans, Cereal – individual boxes, Chapstick and Eye drops, Cushioned socks and shoelaces, Deodorant and soap, Disposable cameras, Disposable razors, Duct Tape, DVDs and Music CDs, Flashlights and Batteries, Fly strips and Fly swatters, Gatorade & Powdered Drink Mixes, Girl Scout Cookies, Heat-resistant candy, Instant Coffee & Teas, Individual Packets Tylenol, Jelly Beans, Twizzlers, Pringles, Little Debbie Cakes, Nail clippers & hairbrushes, Nuts & Sunflower seeds, Q-tips, Pop-Tarts & Clif Bars, Pre-Paid Phone Cards, Rice Krispie treats, Small American flags, Small battery-operated fans, Shoe Insole Cushions, Soup packages, Mac & Cheese packages, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Mouthwash, Floss, Travel size games, dice and cards, Small unbreakable decorations or stockings, Shampoo & Conditioner Sunscreen, Waterless Hand Sanitizers, and Zip Lock Baggies.

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 57636, Webster, TX 77598-7636

Interfaith Caring Ministries – Egret Bay Resale Shop
www.icmtx.org

Interfaith Caring Ministries is looking for volunteers to help set up three small yard tents, a few tables and rolling out some racks – about 8:00am each day, and to take down about 6:00pm each day. It is tax free weekend and their Resale Shop on Egret Bay is planning to have a special sale.

Date: Friday, August 20 and/or Saturday, August 21
Contact: Janey Nelson
Email: jnelson@icmtx.org
Phone:281-332-3881 ext. 226

Date Updated: 30-APR-2010

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