Volunteer Houston runs a free online portal that connects Houston-area residents with local organizations that need help. One platform, hundreds of nonprofits, tens of thousands of neighbors ready to pitch in.
The portal is powered by Galaxy Digital's Get Connected platform. Local organizations that also use Galaxy Digital can link their own portals directly with Volunteer Houston's. That link lets both sides share volunteer data, so you see up-to-date opportunities and organizations can manage their volunteers more easily. The whole thing stays free thanks to support from the Samuels Family Foundation, the John P. McGovern Foundation, and the Andrew Delaney Foundation. Volunteer Houston also supports the annual CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Rodeo event, a hands-on gathering for emergency preparedness volunteers.
Head to the Volunteer Houston portal to browse opportunities across the 13-county Houston metro area. If you need something outside that region, the OneStar Foundation at onestarfoundation.org covers statewide options. Organizations that want to streamline volunteer management can explore linking their Galaxy Digital portal with Volunteer Houston's to expand their reach.
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Volunteer Houston works alongside the OneStar Foundation for statewide volunteer connections and collaborates with any local organization that uses Galaxy Digital's volunteer management tools. The CERT Rodeo ties Volunteer Houston to Houston's broader emergency preparedness community.
Finding the right volunteer opportunity can feel overwhelming. Volunteer Houston simplifies that by putting opportunities from hundreds of local organizations in one place — no cost to you or the groups you want to support.
