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Humble Area Assistance Ministries Volunteer Opportunities |
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"You can make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give" -Winston Churchill |
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EXACTLY
HOW CAN A SMALL STAFF IMPACT OVER 26,000 CLIENTS IN NEED
EACH YEAR?
Well, the answer is they can’t.
Most services at Humble Area Assistance Ministries are
effectively performed by volunteers. Actually, over
2,000 volunteers contributed more than 60,000 hours to
our mission in 2008! Working professionals, retirees,
stay-at-home mothers, students? There is probably a
place for you here at HAAM. There are a variety of jobs at HAAM. Some positions are team oriented while others are more independent. Many volunteer opportunities involve direct client services, others focus on administration. Some jobs require an on-going involvement, while different ones can be seasonal or occasional. |
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THE
FIRST STEP
All potential volunteers need to contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Vicki Garcia at 281.446.3663 x 120 or vgarcia@haamministries.org. She can answer your questions, explore your interest, and review current HAAM opportunities. All volunteers must schedule to attend a 45 minute tour/orientation that is held on Tuesday’s at 11:00 a.m. or we can arrange a time that is convenient to your work or group schedule. VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES |
| SOCIAL SERVICE | FOOD PANTRY | SELF SUFFICIENCY PROGRAMS |
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This volunteer placement is a great fit for volunteers who are team-oriented, like to stay busy and want to serve community members in need of basic resources (food, clothing, etc.). Social Service volunteers are committed to be here a minimum of one day per week from 9:40 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Positions range from greeter, receptionist are client in-take interviewers. All of these positions have required training and a one on one interview with our Program Director. |
The HAAM food pantry serves clients with a weeks supply of food for people experiencing hunger for food insecurity. Food Pantry volunteers can work from 2-4 hours on a pre-scheduled volunteer day. Volunteers fill orders and sort and stock food items. Committed volunteers are needed to pick up local donations at area grocery stores and businesses. These volunteers may need a larger vehicle depending on the pick-up location. |
This volunteer placement is wonderful for the more independent volunteer who is excited about helping those who are working towards meeting long term goals and creating lives outside the cycle of poverty. Volunteer positions are available through our Education, Job Search and Mentoring programs. Volunteers in this area generally volunteer during Social Service hours 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Some positions are available on Tuesday evenings and on Saturday mornings. |
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ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE |
RESALE STORE |
SPECIAL EVENTS |
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The "hub" of HAAM operations. Volunteers who
enjoy database entry , administrative projects and can multi-task at a
fast pace are a great fit here.
Volunteer Office Assistants are committed to be here a minimum of one day per week on a pre-scheduled day.
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We operate a wonderful Resale Store right across
the street from our Social Service building. Proceeds from the store
provide much needed funding for all HAAM programs as well providing a
service to community residents who live on fixed or limited income. This
area of service is excellent for volunteers who are team oriented, like
the retail and /or fundraising atmosphere, and have an appreciation for
antiques and collectibles.
Positions
include:
1. Sorting
and pricing -receive and organize donated items; prepare and price
goods to be sold.
2. Test and
repair- test small electronics and battery operated appliances and
price. Perform simple repairs.
3. Display
and Sales- Exhibit sales items; assist customers with
purchases.
Volunteers have the flexibility to volunteer 7 days a week from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. as long as you call ahead to schedule your time. |
HAAM host a variety of Special Events each year.
volunteers are needed for a variety of task from planning, registration,
sorting/sacking, and distribution.
Volunteers can sign up to be on a notification list so that when a special event is approaching an email or phone call will go out with details regarding the event and volunteer sign-up. The following are our regular scheduled events: Raise the Roof Annual Fundraiser Back to School (school supply drive) Seasons of Sharing Thanksgiving Seasons of Sharing Christmas |
| Occasional and one-time opportunities | Junior and Student Volunteers Information | Printable Volunteer Documents and Flyers |
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The following projects are off-site options and volunteer hours can be collected from your locations. These projects are great for group and individuals who need projects. Click on any of the project for a printable flyer on how to complete the project. Hygiene Kit Collection Children's Book Drive Diaper Collection Rice and Beans Packaging
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Many students volunteer at HAAM throughout the year and are able to bring youth enthusiasm to the HAAM community. Whether a student is volunteering as individual or as a group leader, it is important that you know some important information regarding our Junior Volunteer Program. 1. For the safety of the junior volunteer please do not drop off your child to volunteer without calling to schedule a time for them to volunteer or they will not be allowed to stay. 2. If the volunteer is under the age of 16 they may not volunteer at the resale store without a parent or legal guardian attending with them. 3. If the volunteer is under the age of 16 they may not volunteer at the social service building without a parent or legal guardian attending with them, unless they have been assigned to a special project that will be supervised by a department manager and has been pre-approved. 4. All Junior Volunteers and groups must schedule a time to come volunteer at HAAM. 5. All groups must have 1 supervising adult for every 5 junior volunteers. 6. All Junior Volunteers must complete a Junior Volunteer Agreement. |
Volunteer Application
Student/Junior Volunteer Agreement Student/Junior Volunteer Opportunities
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