*update – I corrected the link to the Facebook Page.

As of today, this blog has featured 26 organizations’ flexible, weekend, and or online opportunities!

In order to reach out to more volunteers, I started a Facebook Page and will re-post the blog postings on there. Please like the Facebook Page and share the posts on Facebook if you can. There is also a Facebook plugin towards top right hand side of this blog, on top of blog stats.

I look forward to any suggestions and or feedback on how to reach out to more potential volunteers! Here’s to more volunteer opportunities!

Thank you for everyone’s support!

Medical Bridges is a non profit organization that helps procure and distribute medical supplies and equipment to underserved communities. Below is a volunteer opportunity:

Become a Sort Room Volunteer

The duties primarily consist of sorting donated medical supplies in preparation for shipment to those in need in developing countries.

Supplies are sorted by type (form, fit, function) and quantity to ensure they meet requisite expiration dates. Medical professionals on staff assist in identifying products and answering questions.

Volunteer days for the sort room are below. PLEASE NOTE the greatest volunteer need is during the week, Tuesdays through Thursdays.

• Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
  • Morning Session 1:  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
  • Afternoon Session 2:  1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Saturdays:
  • Morning Session 1:  9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Saturdays tend to fill up fast – often weeks or months in advance – and appointments are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Want to volunteer?: To volunteer, please sign up at www.MedicalBridges.org. If any questions, please contact Outreach Coordinator, Veronica Bucio at vbucio@medicalbridges.org  or call 713.766.6554

Facebook: Medical Bridges Facebook Pages

Website: Medicalbridges.org

The River Performing and Visual Arts Center, an educational program of Theatre Under the Stars (TUTS) provides accessible, affordable fine arts education for individuals who have disabilities.

Summer Camp Program

The River will have a summer camp program. Please support The River students one on one during our 2017 Summer Camp! Volunteers are required to commit to a minimum of one week, and volunteers will have the opportunity to serve up to six weeks, Monday-Friday from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM during these dates:

–June 19-23

–June 26-30

–July 10-14

–July 17-21

–July24-28

–July 31-August 4

Want to volunteer?: Please use the online calendar to select any and all volunteer dates that you are available to serve using this link- River Summer Volunteer Opportunities

If any questions, please contact Program Coordinator, The River, Tiffany Yeddo at tiffany@tuts.com or call 713-520-1220. Please email Tiffany if any questions about this volunteer opportunity.

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For interest in other volunteer opportunities with The River, please also visit Weekend Volunteer’s Original Post.

George Ranch Historical Park is a 23,000+ acre working ranch. Volunteers are needed to enrich the experience of guests visiting at the historical park. Below are some opportunities:

George Ranch Interpretive Teen 

Teens ages 13- 17 can volunteer to become a George Ranch Interpretive Teen (G.R.I.T.s)  if they meet requirements. The volunteer will tell the story of a Texas family through four generations. For more information, please visit: Become a George Ranch Interpretive Teen

Adult Volunteer Opportunities

Education Specialist-Delivers clear and engaging historical content to elementary and middle school children. Assist in teaching students through hands-on activities as they learn about the past.

Historic Homes Docent-Lead guests through the historic homes while sharing the family’s story accurately and enthusiastically. Assist in preservation of the artifacts by ensuring guests follow the material culture guidelines.

Group Greeter-Welcome tour leaders and school groups when they arrive at the George Ranch, provide directional assistance, answer basic questions and escort them to begin their tours or programs.

Historic Artisan-Use skills you already possess or wish to learn – gardening, blacksmithing, woodworking, quilting, cooking, weaving, spinning, landscaping, etc – and use them to improve the Ranch.  Artisans can either work behind the scenes crafting materials to be used for presentations, or demonstrate their craft for the public.

Historic Costumer-Read historic patterns and sew historically appropriate costumes for staff and volunteers. Routinely patch and repair historic clothes. Costumers help ensure that the Ranch presents an authentic portrayal of the past.

Cowboy-Take part in cattle roping demonstrations. Give presentations on ranch life and history. Must have prior horse and large livestock experience.

Special Events Assistant– Help with storytelling, craft activities, food sales, logistics, etc. during special events such as Texian Market Days, Halloween, Campfire Christmas, Spring Break, Runaway Scrape, etc.

Project Volunteers/Group Volunteers– Assist in various projects that occasionally arise at the museum. This could be helping in clerical work, maintenance projects, repair work, etc. The Ranch welcomes groups to come out as well. Just contact the Volunteer Coordinator to discuss opportunities.

For more information, you can also visit http://www.georgeranch.org/support-join/volunteer/

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Want to volunteer?: If you are a teen and interested in becoming a George Ranch Interpretive Teens (G.R.I.T.s), please fill out the GRITS Application form: G.R.I.T.s volunteer application form

If you are interested in Adult volunteer opportunities, please fill out the Volunteer Form. For more information, contact Hannah Moses at (281) 343-0218, ext. 222.

Facebook: The George Ranch Historical Park Facebook Page

Website: Georgeranch.org

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me at wendyteng85@gmail.com or weekendvolunteering@gmail.com

I am starting this blog to search and find out about organizations that need volunteers that can give flexible hours whether it be from online, work from home, on the weekend, or just require flexible dates and times. There are many people who would like to volunteer, but may not find suitable organizations to volunteer for due to time requirements. Hope this blog will help potential volunteers find an organization they can support and become a great volunteer.