HAAM Volunteer Program
"You can make a living by what you get, but you make a life by what you give"   -Winston Churchill
Volunteers a Gift to the Community
  • Volunteer Needs - This link is coming soon!

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 56,000 in 2010! Working professional, retiree, stay-at-home mother, student? 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.

THE FIRST STEP

All potential volunteers need to contact our Volunteer Coordinator. She can answer your questions, explore your interest, and review the current HAAM volunteer needs. All volunteers (except students) must schedule to attend a 45 minute tour/information session that is held on Tuesday's at 11:00 a.m. or in some cases we can arrange a tour to meet the needs of your group. (information regarding students is below)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND NEEDS

A variety of volunteer opportunities are available in Client Services, Food Pantry, Self Sufficiency Program, Administrative Clerical, Resale Store and Special Events. HAAM operates daily on a small staff. We strongly depend on regular volunteers to maintain daily operations. For a detailed description of volunteer positions you can view or download a copy here. DETAILED VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

SPECIAL EVENTS

HAAM host four Special Events each year. Raise the Roof Annual Fundraiser, Back to School (school supply drive), Seasons of Sharing Thanksgiving and Seasons of Sharing Christmas. Volunteers are needed for a variety of task from planning, baking, registration, sorting/sacking, and distribution. Volunteers can sign up to be on an email notification list that will alert you when events are approach and current need for the event regarding volunteers or goods.

OFF-SITE INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP PROJECTS

HAAM has a few projects that can be completed as an individual or as a group needing or wanting service hours. These projects can be organized at your location and then completed projects can be dropped off at HAAM. Just visit our off-site projects link.

COLLEGE STUDENTS

College students from field placement to interns, who are in need of hours for a class, are welcome to volunteer here at HAAM. Students from Lone Star, Baylor, Texas State and many more have taken part in volunteering and observing our client service and food pantry departments. Keep in mind HAAM Client Service hours are Monday thru Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. so volunteering for social service hours must be completed during this time.

JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS

Our Junior Volunteer program is for students K-12. Many children volunteer at HAAM throughout the year. They are able to bring a youthful enthusiasm to the HAAM community. Listed are some important facts that you need to know regarding our Junior Volunteer Program.

To help answer some of the most frequently asked questions regarding Junior Volunteers, we have listed them here.

  1. DOES MY CHILD NEED TO ATTEND VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION? No. Junior volunteers do not need to attend orientation.

  2. MY PRE-K THRU 5TH GRADE CHILD WANTS TO VOLUNTEER, DO YOU HAVE ANY OPPOTUNITIES FOR THEM? The HAAM Client Service building including our food pantry and Resale Stores are not set up to have young children here. We highly encourage you to take a look at our OFF-SITE PROJECTS and complete a project at home and schedule a time to come and visit HAAM together to drop it off. (There are some exceptions for special projects and some events.)

  3. OUR FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO COME TOGETHER AS A FAMILY TO VOLUNTEER, WHAT CAN WE DO AS A FAMILY WITH CHILDREN PRE-K THRU 5TH GRADE? During the summer months, moms and dads along with their children are encouraged to come and host story time which is held in our Client Service Lobby. Story time is held from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Monday thru Thursday. The family can collect new or gently used books to donate, bring them to story time, read to the children, then allow children to pick a book to take home to encourage summer reading. Books are available and provided by HAAM if families would like to just come and read. Other family opportunities are available during special events such as Season of Sharing Thanksgiving and Christmas. All family visits can be arranged by emailing the Volunteer Coordinator.

  4. WHAT ARE THE AGE REQUIREMENT FOR JUNIOR VOLUNTEERS? Students must be 16 years or older to volunteer alone. Under the age of 16 they must be accompanied by an adult.

  5. DO YOU ALLOW DROP-INS? No. You must schedule a time for your child to volunteer. Drop-ins are not allowed. You must email the volunteer coordinator to schedule a time for your child.

  6. HOW DO I SCHEDULE A TIME FOR MY CHILD TO VOLUNTEER? Just email the HAAM Volunteer Coordinator or you can call and leave a message.

  7. IS THERE ANY REQUIRED PAPERWORK FOR MY CHILD TO VOLUNTEER? Yes. Each junior volunteer must complete a JUNIOR VOLUNTEER APPLICATION. You can download the link on the web page. Please bring the application on the day of volunteering.

A note from the volunteer coordinator: Here at HAAM, we believe in the importance of children volunteering in our community. I believe a parenting article on Kaboose.com says it best "by volunteering, young people experience the many blessings that come with giving service to others. The also learn important life skills like being responsible, organized, leadership and a caring spirit." I encourage you to view our OFF-SITE PROJECTS, JUNIOR VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES and FOOD PANTRY NEEDS LINKS for creative ideas on how your child and family can give to our community. To view the article RAISING CHILDREN WHO CARE just visit KABOOSE.COM.