Want to Volunteer?
To volunteer, you must:
Attend Orientation
Saturdays 10:00 A.M. 3903 Almeda Rd., 77004 (please arrive at 9:45 am to sign in)
No appointment necessary
Submit Paperwork
From court, school, etc. that will need to be completed by authorized S.H.A.P.E. staff and/or stating that you have been assigned to S.H.A.P.E Community Center. Bring a referral letter if required.
Sign In and Out
Make sure the S.H.A.P.E. staff initials your timesheet. Volunteer Time Sheets should be kept in the Volunteer Sign-In/Out book located at the front desk. Time Sheets are collected when (1) it is time to report your hours or (2) at the end of each month. It is your responsibility to: (1) sign in and out; (2) see to it that the hours are initialed by an authorized staff person.
Dress Code
No clothing that promotes the use or sale of drugs, alcohol, tobacco, lewd behavior/nudity, or negative references to gender, race, or religion will be allowed. Attire should be appropriate for various tasks. Please dress in a manner that shows respect for our family environment.
Volunteers are Essential…
---But wait- I have to do Community Service, not volunteer...
Even if your service is required by your school, the courts, or some other program; you are still a Volunteer with S.H.A.P.E. and we appreciate the time you spend with us!
Volunteer with S.H.A.P.E.
S.H.A.P.E.'s Executive Director and Staff are strong believers in the importance of service to others, and recognize the enormous part Volunteers play in the overall success of our organization.
Volunteer Orientation is every Saturday from 10:00 am -12:00 pm at S.H.A.P.E. Community Center 3903 Almeda Rd Houston, Texas 77004.
Where We Need Your Help
As a nonprofit organization, the services Volunteers provide are critically essential to our community’s ongoing success. A few of the areas where we need your assistance and expertise are:
Computer Technology, Programming, Repair
Computer - Microsoft Office Suite Instructor
Computer - Data Entry
Grant Writing
Receptionist - Answer phones and filing
Fundraising - Develop and implement fundraisers
After-School Enrichment Program - Group Leader Assistants
Summer Youth Enrichment Program - Group Leader Assistants
Tutors - English, Math, Science, History
Freedom Tour - Chaperones, Group Leader Assistants
Janitorial and Maintenance Services
Building Services - Electrician, Plumber, Painter, General Contractor, Lawn Care