Volunteer Opportunities

BECOME A VOLUNTEER

 

AVANCE depends on parent, community, and corporate volunteers for assistance in many areas.  We can use a helping hand, whether at an early childhood development center or at an adult education center (weekdays, during hours of operation).

 

Our volunteer projects are designed to be enjoyable, fulfilling, and to give you a sense of ownership in the Houston Community.

VOLUNTEERING OPTIONS:

Indoor activities at AVANCE include: 

  • Prepare Toy Making Kits (cut out felt patterns, braid yarn, count buttons)-For the Parent-Child Education Program (PCEP)
  • Read to the children in English or Spanish
  • Help make classrooms back to school ready during summer or winter breaks (i.e.: disinfect toys and furniture, label supplies, and decorate bulletin boards)
  • Assist on days with special activities. (Help set up, run booths, and clean up at our Fall Festival. On days we have an in-house petting zoo or magic show, the children may require additional adult supervision.) Large groups of volunteers are welcome
  • Share your knowledge and experience. Be a guest speaker at one of our classes or events (i.e.: “How to handle a bully” or Career development workshops)
  • Serve and/or donate food, so our participants can enjoy a nice Thanksgiving meal
  • Provide Financial Literacy Workshops– Offer 1-hour workshops on various topics related to finances (savings, bank accounts, first-time home buying and more)
  • Adopt-A-Project (we can help specify an activity that you/your corporation can make your own)
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Outdoor activities at AVANCE include:

  • Beautify a center (i.e.: plant a community garden, paint, or repair cabinets)
  • Be a Holiday Helper and aid in the delivery of donated toys to our children
  • Projects requiring special skills (i.e.: build a concrete tricycle track around the children’s playground or paint a mural)
  • Adopt-A-Project (we can help specify an activity that you/your corporation can make your own)

 

 

What and Who: Volunteer for a cause, not for applause.
We are looking for individuals/groups of individuals who have a passion for helping and creating change.

 

For more information, please get in touch with Nasim Taheri at 713-812-0033 ext. 1050 | ntaheri@avancehouston.org

 

It’s time to rise and be a part of this AVANCE volunteer family.

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