Volunteer: Sanitation Access Support TeamWe 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. Agency: Good Neighbor Settlement House, Inc. 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. Agency: Good Neighbor Settlement House, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78520 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Client Services: Street Outreach AssistanceWe 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. Agency: Good Neighbor Settlement House, Inc. 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. Agency: Good Neighbor Settlement House, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78520 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Call Center: Emergency Response and Community OutreachThe Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with emergency and disaster-related calls. We provide all necessary equipment, and mileage to the site will be reimbursed. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in our mission to connect individuals with essential resources and services. You’ll work in an office setting and receive comprehensive training before responding to any calls. Notably, training hours count as volunteer hours. Your tasks may include answering calls and chats, as well as preparing outreach materials for our communities. We offer flexible hours with no set date or time, allowing you to contribute in a way that fits your schedule. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need! Agency: Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley The Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley is looking for dedicated volunteers to assist with emergency and disaster-related calls. We provide all necessary equipment, and mileage to the site will be reimbursed. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in our mission to connect individuals with essential resources and services. You’ll work in an office setting and receive comprehensive training before responding to any calls. Notably, training hours count as volunteer hours. Your tasks may include answering calls and chats, as well as preparing outreach materials for our communities. We offer flexible hours with no set date or time, allowing you to contribute in a way that fits your schedule. Join us and make a meaningful impact in the lives of those in need! Agency: Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78596 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Gem Valley Farm - Community Garden AssistantJoin the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley team at Gem Valley Farm to help maintain and care for our community garden! Assist with planting, watering, weeding, and general garden upkeep to keep the farm thriving. This is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, learn about gardening, and support your local community. Location: Food Bank RGV – 724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Join the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley team at Gem Valley Farm to help maintain and care for our community garden! Assist with planting, watering, weeding, and general garden upkeep to keep the farm thriving. This is a great opportunity to spend time outdoors, learn about gardening, and support your local community. Location: Food Bank RGV – 724 N. Cage Blvd., Pharr, TX Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 78577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Senior Box Packaging Support Team (Late Afternoon Shifts)Volunteers will be helping out in one of the following stations. Senior Box: Package food into boxes for senior clients in our program MUST be able to lift 15lbs. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY SHIFTS WILL BE FIRST WEEK AND LAST WEEK OF THE MONTH!!! REMINDER: T-SHIRTS, JEANS, LONG SHORTS, AND ATHLETIC SHOES ONLY!!! NO OPEN TOED SHOES, SHORTS TWO INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE KNEE, SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS OR CROP TOPS, OR LEGGINGS ALLOWED. Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Volunteers will be helping out in one of the following stations. Senior Box: Package food into boxes for senior clients in our program MUST be able to lift 15lbs. TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY SHIFTS WILL BE FIRST WEEK AND LAST WEEK OF THE MONTH!!! REMINDER: T-SHIRTS, JEANS, LONG SHORTS, AND ATHLETIC SHOES ONLY!!! NO OPEN TOED SHOES, SHORTS TWO INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE KNEE, SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS OR CROP TOPS, OR LEGGINGS ALLOWED. Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 78577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Pantry Support (Edcouch Resource Center)Help us at our new FBRGV location in Edcouch! Volunteers will assist with: Restocking shelves with canned goods, bread, and produce Preparing bags for our Emergency Food Pantry Other tasks as needed Important Notes: Dress code: No open-toed shoes, shorts more than two inches above the knee, spaghetti strap shirts, or leggings. Volunteers who take food items without permission will not be allowed to return. Photos are permitted, but please be mindful of clients—they cannot be photographed without consent. No outside food or beverages allowed in the warehouse. WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!! Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Help us at our new FBRGV location in Edcouch! Volunteers will assist with: Restocking shelves with canned goods, bread, and produce Preparing bags for our Emergency Food Pantry Other tasks as needed Important Notes: Dress code: No open-toed shoes, shorts more than two inches above the knee, spaghetti strap shirts, or leggings. Volunteers who take food items without permission will not be allowed to return. Photos are permitted, but please be mindful of clients—they cannot be photographed without consent. No outside food or beverages allowed in the warehouse. WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!! Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 78538 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Pantry Support (Mission Resource Center)Help us at our FBRGV location in Mission! Volunteers will assist with: Making bags for our Emergency Food Pantry Other tasks as needed Important Notes: Dress code: No open-toed shoes, shorts more than two inches above the knee, spaghetti strap shirts, or leggings. Volunteers who take food items without permission will not be allowed to return. Photos are permitted, but please be mindful of clients—they cannot be photographed without consent. No outside food or beverages allowed in the warehouse. Bilingual reminders are included for Spanish-speaking volunteers. WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!! Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Help us at our FBRGV location in Mission! Volunteers will assist with: Making bags for our Emergency Food Pantry Other tasks as needed Important Notes: Dress code: No open-toed shoes, shorts more than two inches above the knee, spaghetti strap shirts, or leggings. Volunteers who take food items without permission will not be allowed to return. Photos are permitted, but please be mindful of clients—they cannot be photographed without consent. No outside food or beverages allowed in the warehouse. Bilingual reminders are included for Spanish-speaking volunteers. WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!! Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 78572 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Senior Box Program & Product Recovery (Pharr Resource Center)Help us fight hunger by volunteering in one of our main stations: Senior Box Program: Prepare boxes of nutritious food to improve the health of elderly individuals. Product Recovery: Inspect, sort, and clean products received from local food drives and retail donations. While these are the primary stations, volunteer opportunities may vary depending on the needs of other departments. Important Notes / Dress Code: No open-toed shoes No shorts more than two inches above the knee No spaghetti strap shirts No leggings WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!! Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Help us fight hunger by volunteering in one of our main stations: Senior Box Program: Prepare boxes of nutritious food to improve the health of elderly individuals. Product Recovery: Inspect, sort, and clean products received from local food drives and retail donations. While these are the primary stations, volunteer opportunities may vary depending on the needs of other departments. Important Notes / Dress Code: No open-toed shoes No shorts more than two inches above the knee No spaghetti strap shirts No leggings WE WILL BE CLOSED MONDAY MAY 25TH DUE TO MEMORIAL DAY!!! Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 78577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mass Care: Sheltering Service AssociateThis training opportunity is open to volunteers that would like to serve in American Red Cross shelters. The Sheltering (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for positionResponsibilities vary depending on assignment. May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter: reception registration dormitory feeding information supply Provide excellent customer service to clients Complete the required virtual self-paced training (3.5 hours of training total)Agency: American Red Cross This training opportunity is open to volunteers that would like to serve in American Red Cross shelters. The Sheltering (SH) Service Associate (SA) is a temporary position assigned to work in person in a Red Cross shelter before, during and/or after a disaster event. Sheltering Service Associates complete tasks necessary for shelter operations and interacts with clients to ensure their needs are met. Sheltering Service Associates support the day-to-day activities within a shelter, which can include working in reception, registration, feeding, dormitory, information or other areas within a shelter. Available to sign up for shifts on consecutive days (shifts may be 4, 8 or 12 hours long) Willing to complete 3.5 hours of virtual self-paced training required for positionResponsibilities vary depending on assignment. May include providing support to one or more of the following areas within the shelter: reception registration dormitory feeding information supply Provide excellent customer service to clients Complete the required virtual self-paced training (3.5 hours of training total)Agency: American Red Cross Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78552-6604 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Virtual Disaster Action Team (DAT)This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level. The following are requirements: 1. Reliable access to a computer, internet, and a phone. 2). Comfortable using and learning new technology; 3) Commitment to use RC and RC respond system as needed; 4) Able to prioritize multiple task in complex; 5) Must be 18 years or older; 6) strong written and verbal communication skills; 7) ability to speak clearly on the phone; 8) Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies Agency: American Red Cross This position supports the Regional Disaster Cycle Services (DCS) department. The Disaster Action Team (DAT) Duty Officer ensures timely activation and monitoring of local and regional DAT responses. The Duty Officer supports the DAT program either at the chapter/territory or region level. The following are requirements: 1. Reliable access to a computer, internet, and a phone. 2). Comfortable using and learning new technology; 3) Commitment to use RC and RC respond system as needed; 4) Able to prioritize multiple task in complex; 5) Must be 18 years or older; 6) strong written and verbal communication skills; 7) ability to speak clearly on the phone; 8) Willingness to comply with current public health and Red Cross policies Agency: American Red Cross Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Family Store: Cleaning & Organizing TeamStore/Warehouse hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. - Come to our Family Store and help us clean and tidy our space. Tasks include hanging up clothes, dusting, filling our shoe shelves and bookshelves, cleaning windows, etc. Filled out volunteer forms Volunteer - McAllen Corps (salvationarmy.org) Closed shoes (No sandals) Pants (No shorts) only long cargo T-shirt (No sleeveless shirts) Long hair pulled back in ponytail No cell phone use.www.salvationarmymcallen.org Agency: The Salvation Army - McAllen / Hidalgo County Store/Warehouse hours: 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. - Come to our Family Store and help us clean and tidy our space. Tasks include hanging up clothes, dusting, filling our shoe shelves and bookshelves, cleaning windows, etc. Filled out volunteer forms Volunteer - McAllen Corps (salvationarmy.org) Closed shoes (No sandals) Pants (No shorts) only long cargo T-shirt (No sleeveless shirts) Long hair pulled back in ponytail No cell phone use.www.salvationarmymcallen.org Agency: The Salvation Army - McAllen / Hidalgo County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78501 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: UTRGV Food Pantry - Distribution & Service Team (Edinburg)Student volunteers are needed to serve at the food pantry and special events. Food pantry tasks include: sorting, inventory, weighing, and distribution of items. Food Handlers Training (email with instructions on how to complete food handlers training will be sent to you) Civil Rights Training (Schedule a time to meet with Food Pantry Coordinator) Students' Rights & Responsibilities good standing (Food Pantry Coordinator responsible for) Must be an enrolled student (Food Pantry Coordinator responsible for) Must Record Hours on Engagement Zone. Hours Open to Students as Needed Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Thursday: 12:00AM - 5:00PM Friday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM Please report hours on Engagement Zone. For more information and to schedule your service hours, contact us at Brownsville - Cavalry Hall RM 101 & 102; 956-882-7126 Edinburg - University Center RM 114 956-665-3663 Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university. Agency: UTRGV Student Food Pantry Student volunteers are needed to serve at the food pantry and special events. Food pantry tasks include: sorting, inventory, weighing, and distribution of items. Food Handlers Training (email with instructions on how to complete food handlers training will be sent to you) Civil Rights Training (Schedule a time to meet with Food Pantry Coordinator) Students' Rights & Responsibilities good standing (Food Pantry Coordinator responsible for) Must be an enrolled student (Food Pantry Coordinator responsible for) Must Record Hours on Engagement Zone. Hours Open to Students as Needed Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Thursday: 12:00AM - 5:00PM Friday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM Please report hours on Engagement Zone. For more information and to schedule your service hours, contact us at Brownsville - Cavalry Hall RM 101 & 102; 956-882-7126 Edinburg - University Center RM 114 956-665-3663 Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university. Agency: UTRGV Student Food Pantry Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78541 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Senior Box & Product Recovery AssistantsHelp us fight hunger by volunteering in our Senior Box Program station where we prepare boxes of nutritious food to improve the health of elderly people or in our Product Recovery station where we inspect, sort, and clean product received from local food drives and retail donations. While these two stations are where volunteers help most often, opportunities may change based on necessity in other departments. REMINDER: NO OPEN TOED SHOES, SHORTS TWO INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE KNEE, SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS, OR LEGGINGS ALLOWED. Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Help us fight hunger by volunteering in our Senior Box Program station where we prepare boxes of nutritious food to improve the health of elderly people or in our Product Recovery station where we inspect, sort, and clean product received from local food drives and retail donations. While these two stations are where volunteers help most often, opportunities may change based on necessity in other departments. REMINDER: NO OPEN TOED SHOES, SHORTS TWO INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE KNEE, SPAGHETTI STRAP SHIRTS, OR LEGGINGS ALLOWED. Agency: Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78577 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Disaster Information & Referral SpecialistThe Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley is needing volunteers at their office located in: 3516 E. Expressway 83, Suite 5 Weslaco, Texas 78596. Volunteers will respond to emergency/disaster related calls. They will provide emergency/disaster information and referrals to the general public by softphone (online telephone), and are responsible to document the referrals provided and client’s demographics. All equipment needed for calls will be provided. This will be in an office space setting. COVID-19 Protocols: To maintain a safe environment for all volunteers we require the use of a face mask for anyone in the office (face mask not provided). There will be a sanitation station were hand sanitizer and disinfecting spray/wipes will be available for volunteers. Volunteer's workstation will be disinfected before and after every shift. For more information and to schedule your service hours, please email Delia Duarte at 211TTDisaster@ccrgv.org Millage to site will be reimbursed Agency: Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley The Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley is needing volunteers at their office located in: 3516 E. Expressway 83, Suite 5 Weslaco, Texas 78596. Volunteers will respond to emergency/disaster related calls. They will provide emergency/disaster information and referrals to the general public by softphone (online telephone), and are responsible to document the referrals provided and client’s demographics. All equipment needed for calls will be provided. This will be in an office space setting. COVID-19 Protocols: To maintain a safe environment for all volunteers we require the use of a face mask for anyone in the office (face mask not provided). There will be a sanitation station were hand sanitizer and disinfecting spray/wipes will be available for volunteers. Volunteer's workstation will be disinfected before and after every shift. For more information and to schedule your service hours, please email Delia Duarte at 211TTDisaster@ccrgv.org Millage to site will be reimbursed Agency: Community Council of the Rio Grande Valley Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78596 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: UTRGV Food Pantry - Distribution & Service Team (Brownsville)Student volunteers are needed to serve at the food pantry and special events. Food pantry tasks include: sorting, inventory, weighing, and distribution of items. Food Handlers Training (email with instructions on how to complete food handlers training will be sent to you) Civil Rights Training (Schedule a time to meet with Food Pantry Coordinator) Students' Rights & Responsibilities good standing (Food Pantry Coordinator responsible for) Must be an enrolled student (Food Pantry Coordinator responsible for) Must Record Hours on Engagement Zone. Hours Open to Volunteers as Needed Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Thursday: 12:00AM - 5:00PM Friday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM Please report hours on Engagement Zone. For more information and to schedule your service hours, contact us at Brownsville - BCASA Club House; 956-882-7126 Edinburg - University Center RM 114 956-665-3663 Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university. Agency: UTRGV Student Food Pantry Student volunteers are needed to serve at the food pantry and special events. Food pantry tasks include: sorting, inventory, weighing, and distribution of items. Food Handlers Training (email with instructions on how to complete food handlers training will be sent to you) Civil Rights Training (Schedule a time to meet with Food Pantry Coordinator) Students' Rights & Responsibilities good standing (Food Pantry Coordinator responsible for) Must be an enrolled student (Food Pantry Coordinator responsible for) Must Record Hours on Engagement Zone. Hours Open to Volunteers as Needed Tuesday: 10:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday: 12:00PM - 5:00PM Thursday: 12:00AM - 5:00PM Friday: 12:00PM - 4:00PM Please report hours on Engagement Zone. For more information and to schedule your service hours, contact us at Brownsville - BCASA Club House; 956-882-7126 Edinburg - University Center RM 114 956-665-3663 Please CLICK HERE to view the safety guidelines recommended by the university. Agency: UTRGV Student Food Pantry Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78520 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Warehouse: Donation Sorting TeamStore/Warehouse hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Come to our warehouse and help us sort and organize donated goods for our Family Store. Tasks include unloading donated goods from donors' vehicles, carrying boxes, and sorting. Filled out volunteer forms Volunteer - McAllen Corps (salvationarmy.org) Closed shoes (No sandals) Pants (No shorts) T-shirt (No sleeveless shirts) Long hair pulled back No cell phone usewww.salvationarmymcallen.org www.twitter.com/salarmymcallen Agency: The Salvation Army - McAllen / Hidalgo County Store/Warehouse hours: 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Come to our warehouse and help us sort and organize donated goods for our Family Store. Tasks include unloading donated goods from donors' vehicles, carrying boxes, and sorting. Filled out volunteer forms Volunteer - McAllen Corps (salvationarmy.org) Closed shoes (No sandals) Pants (No shorts) T-shirt (No sleeveless shirts) Long hair pulled back No cell phone usewww.salvationarmymcallen.org www.twitter.com/salarmymcallen Agency: The Salvation Army - McAllen / Hidalgo County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78501 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Mesa Llena: Foodbank Distribution SupportThis 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. Agency: Good Neighbor Settlement House, Inc. 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. Agency: Good Neighbor Settlement House, Inc. Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78520 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Soup Kitchen: Food Preparation & Service TeamCome to our Soup Kitchen and help us feed individuals and families in need. We could use your help prepping food, serving, and cleaning... Kitchen hours: 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Filled out volunteer forms Volunteer - McAllen Corps (salvationarmy.org) Closed shoes (No sandals) Pants (No shorts/ tight leggings) T-shirt (No sleeveless shirts) Long hair pulled back/ no jewelry No cell phone useWe do need 3- 4 days advance notice that hours will be requested due to offsite locations. Agency: The Salvation Army - McAllen / Hidalgo County Come to our Soup Kitchen and help us feed individuals and families in need. We could use your help prepping food, serving, and cleaning... Kitchen hours: 7:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. Filled out volunteer forms Volunteer - McAllen Corps (salvationarmy.org) Closed shoes (No sandals) Pants (No shorts/ tight leggings) T-shirt (No sleeveless shirts) Long hair pulled back/ no jewelry No cell phone useWe do need 3- 4 days advance notice that hours will be requested due to offsite locations. Agency: The Salvation Army - McAllen / Hidalgo County Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 78501 Allow Groups: No |