Needs From: Engagement Zone at UTRGV

We want to help transition those experiencing homelessness into permanent, self-sustaining living by building a personal connection with each of these individuals. We aim to improve the individual's housing, health status, and social support network with services such as resume building, applying for benefits, case management, job search, hygiene kits, and snack bags. As a volunteer, you will assist our street outreach team in providing services to individuals who cannot visit our facilities, supplying individuals with hygiene kits, meals, and bare essential supplies. Please note that there is a minimum hour requirement of 4 hours, as this position consists of driving around neighboring areas to provide our services.

As a volunteer, help medical providers, including doctors, nurses, counselors, and medical assistants, who volunteer their time to provide non-emergency care. Note: need varies based on the availability of medical providers.

We believe that no one should be denied access to proper hygiene because of their housing situation. In our hygiene program, individuals receive shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and a fresh change of clothes at no cost when they shower at Good Neighbor. Additionally, our laundry program promotes public health and our clients' personal dignity and respect. As a volunteer, you will contribute to this mission while assisting the team in ensuring access to basic sanitation needs, including showers, clothing, laundry, and haircuts. 

As a volunteer, you will work with the garden masters to help plant, harvest, landscape, and beautify our space. Your efforts will help our kitchen team create healthier meal options with ingredients produced in our own backyard. Please remember to wear closed-toe shoes, full-length pants, and shirts with sleeves, as you will be working outside.

At GNSH, we prepare and serve three nutritious meals daily from Monday through Friday. Your role involves helping with meal preparation and service, directly impacting the well-being of our community and unhoused clients. By joining us, you’ll be an essential part of our mission to provide healthy support to those in need. This position offers a meaningful opportunity to contribute to our community.

Please note that minors must attend with a parent or guardian.

This program provides food security by distributing pantry bags tailored for low-income and elderly clients and special packages for unhoused individuals. Volunteer duties include receiving and organizing items from the food bank.