Want to make even more of a difference by volunteering in your local community? Volunteer opportunities exist all around us! Here are just a few suggestions for getting started:
Want to make even more of a difference by volunteering in your local community? Volunteer opportunities exist all around us! Below are just a few suggestions for getting started:
“Keep Lewisville Beautiful” - DFW, TX
Keep Lewisville Beautiful is in need of volunteers to join the Clean Stream Team program! The Clean Stream Team adopts and cleans local creeks and waterways in the area. All of the necessary supplies are provided while volunteers are given the opportunity to create their own hours. If interested, please contact 972-538-5949 or email info@keeplewisvillebeautiful.org
Volunteer for the Arboretum – Houston, TX
The Houston Arboretum and Nature Center offers several volunteer opportunities for those wanting to get up close and personal with nature:
- Assist the Arboretum with maintaining the Wildlife Garden, Sensory Garden, in addition to other nearby gardens. It’s a great way to learn and expand your knowledge of local and native plants, butterflies, and hummingbirds! Sound interesting? Contact Lori Hutson, Volunteer Coordinator, at 713-681-8433 or email volunteer@houstonarboretum.org.
- Due to the extreme drought and weather conditions, the Arboretum also seeks volunteers to assist in removing all the dead leaves, twigs, and plants near the building and driveway. By clearing these out, it helps decrease the chance of forest and grass fires from starting and spreading. Volunteer opportunities are Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Please call 713-681-8433 or email volunteer@houstonarboretum.org.
Habitat for Humanity – Waco, TX
Waco Habitat for Humanity is always in search of volunteers to help better the local community by building houses and providing a better life for those less fortunate. Duties do include construction work, Contact 254-756-7575, email info@wacohabitat.org or visit www.wacohabitat.org for more information!
Plant Trees in NYC – New York City, New York
Help MillionTreesNYC get closer to reaching their goal of planting and caring for one million trees across the city over the next decade! Last year over 20,000 trees were planted in parks. The Environment Action Association is in search for energetic, enthusiastic, and environmentally-minded volunteers! Want to be a part of the action? Contact Hyena Kim at 212-695-8840 or email volunteer4eaa@gmail.com.
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