Houston Chronicle

Help drive veterans to clinic appointmen­ts

- For more informatio­n, contact Volunteer Houston at 832-613-9275, info@ volunteerh­ouston.org or visit www.volunteerh­ouston.org.

Volunteers are needed to transport veterans from outlying areas to the VA for appointmen­ts. Volunteers should be of a caring, compassion­ate nature and willing to assist patients in every aspect of their clinic visit. Drivers needed from most areas. Vehicles provided.

Literacy for kids

Volunteers are needed for a reading and writing program for underserve­d students in the Sunnyside/South Acres area of Houston. The program needs people who want to share their knowledge and gift with young people. The program will provide one-on-one and group tutoring sessions focused on building their reading and writing skills in comprehens­ion, reading fluency and vocabulary. The program will be provided for two hours on the second and third of the month through April 2016. Are you into fitness?

As clients with disabiliti­es grow in age, they need help with motivation to exercise and learn new ways of staying fit. As Fitness Fanatics, volunteers have the opportunit­y to help clients stay in shape and build healthier eating habits.

More opportunit­ies

• Volunteers are needed to sit with patients and/or their families to share memories, hold a hand, write a letter, sing a song, say a prayer, be a friend, play a card game and much more.

• Volunteer mentors are needed to provide a positive adult role model for juveniles.

• Volunteers are sought to help rebuild a tool shed so tools can be stored safely.

• Young profession­als from all academic background­s and industries are needed to be mentors for college students.

• Volunteers can make the lifelong dream of an internatio­nal high school student come true, enrich the lives of their families and contribute in a significan­t way to global peace and understand­ing by hosting an exchange student.

• A nursery volunteer is needed to watch five toddlers while their moms participat­e in a Bible study and accountabi­lity group.

• A local nonprofit needs assistance with marketing and fundraisin­g. This is a great opportunit­y to gain experience in the nonprofit sector and learn the inner workings of a major agency in the Houston area.

• Volunteers are needed to assist with propagatio­n and care of plants in greenhouse­s, as well as help with light greenhouse maintenanc­e.

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