Cypress North September 2018

STANDUP FOR KIDS
StandUp For Kids is an all volunteer organization. We are in need of your
support. For those who want to get involved in outreach, StandUp For
Kids provides training to provide you the tools to reach out and make a
difference in kids’ lives. Thirteen kids die on the street everyday, from
abuse, disease and suicide. By getting involved you can make a difference
and give back to your community. Volunteering is not only rewarding
to you, it can save a kid’s life. You can find more information about our
program at www.standupforkids.org or email Houston@standupforkids.
org to volunteer.
CYPRESS FAIRBANKS MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL
VOLUNTEER AUXILIARY
Cypress Fairbanks Medical Center Hospital Volunteer Auxiliary, 10655
Steepletop Drive, is in need of additional volunteers. They have a great
need for volunteers to work at the information desk. If interested, please
contact the hospital at 281-897-3186 and ask for the manager.
AMBASSADORS UNITED
ANTI-HUMAN TRAFFICKING MINISTRY
Join us for regular street and brothel incursion outreaches to rescue
souls for Christ and help end human trafficking in Houston. Our ministry
is based on Romans 15:21 To whom He was not announced, they shall
see and those who have not heard shall understand. Visit our website for
details and volunteer information at www.ambassadorsunited.org.
CY-FAIR VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT
The Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department provides fire, rescue and EMS
services to 156 square miles of Northwest Harris County for the residents
of Harris County Emergency Service District #9. By operating from 12
community based volunteer fire stations we are able to quickly and
efficiently respond to help our neighbors in times of emergency.
For more information on the Cy-Fair Volunteer Fire Department or on how
you can join the other 350 volunteers of our Department and be one of
Cy-Fair’s bravest, call us at 281-550-6663 or visit us on the web at www.
cyfairvfd.org.
JUNIOR ACHIEVEMENT OF SOUTHEAST TEXAS
Junior Achievement is a non-profit organization devoted to inspiring
and preparing young students to succeed in a global economy. In
partnership with businesses and educators, Junior Achievement brings
the real world to schools, opening student minds to their true potential.
Junior Achievement programs, taught by local business professionals,
community volunteers and parents, build a bridge between school
learning and young people’s future success in their work world and real
lives by offering hands-on activities that further explore the topics of free
enterprise, financial literacy and entrepreneurship. Contact the Junior
Achievement of Southeast Texas office today, 713-682-4500 or www.
houston.ja.org, to find out about opportunities near you.
PEARL FINCHER MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS
Interested in volunteering your time, talents and energy to a most
worthwhile local cause? Consider joining the Pearl Fincher Museum of
Fine Arts Volunteer Guild!
The mission of the Pearl’s Volunteer Guild is to:
• Promote volunteerism in the Northwest Houston area by providing vital,
on-going volunteer support for the Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts
educational programs.
• Develop leadership potential and knowledge within its membership
• Further perpetuate the appreciation of fine art and the Pearl Fincher
Museum of Fine Arts in the community.
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Information about the volunteer guild can be found at www.pearlmfa.
org. The Pearl Fincher Museum of Fine Arts is a 501(c)(3) Not for Profit
organization that is solely supported through Grants and private donations
from community residents, businesses and friends of the museum.
THE THOMAS A. GLAZIER SENIOR EDUCATION CENTER
HAS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE
STAY ACTIVE. STAY ENGAGED. A new place for seniors to learn, located at
16600 Pine Forest Lane, near Texas 6 and Clay Road. Free classes available
to Harris County residents 55 and older on subjects ranging from basic
computer skills to digital photography to astronomy, photo editing and
memory enhancement. We need you in our classrooms! Get free volunteer
training. Teach your own computer class. Contact us now at 713-274-3250
or email us at glaziersec@pct3.com. Operated by Harris County Precinct
Three Commissioner Steve Radack.
SPECIAL CHEERS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS
Special CHEERS is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to
providing Occupational Therapy to children with special needs of all ages
living in and around the greater Houston area. Our facility is unique in that
we utilize animals, including horses, dogs, goats, pigs, lambs and rabbits
as an integral part of each child’s therapy treatment plan. Being a nonprofit
organization, we are constantly looking for extra help around the
farm. Therefore, Special CHEERS would like to welcome all high school
and college-aged students interested in working with both children and
animals to volunteer after school, on the weekends or seasonally (i.e.,
summer camp). Please call our director, Ms. Fritzi, at 713-983-0075, for
more information. A background check will be required of all individuals
applying for a volunteer position at our facility.
FOSTER CHILDREN:
PREPARATION FOR ADULT LIVING (PAL)
When foster children reach age 18, they are considered independent.
That’s difficult for kids who have been wards of the state, with necessities
arranged by caseworkers with state funds. Now they’ll have to figure out
how to organize themselves and make their money last a whole month.
Fortunately, Child protective Services offers them a program to help
prepare for independence: Preparation for Adult Living (PAL). The year-long
course culminates in an all-day workshop hosted by the National Council
for Jewish Women (NCJW). The course is held at Junior Achievement’s
BizTown, using computer kiosks sponsored by local businesses.
Want to help with PAL or other NCJW programs that help change lives
with hands-on community service? Contact info@ncjwhouston.org or see
www.ncjwhouston.org.
LITERACY ADVANCE OF HOUSTON
IS LOOKING FOR VOLUNTEERS
Your way to transform a life in need… Teach someone to read! Just a few
hours a week can make all the difference for someone in your community!
Literacy Advance is Houston’s largest and oldest 100% volunteer-supported
literacy organization - and we need your help! We’re calling all passionate
volunteers to help adults learn to read, write and speak English. All classes
are free because they are taught by caring people just like you willing to
volunteer a few hours a week. We’d love to match you with a person in
need. Ola read her first book at age 49, thanks to a tutor just like you. Prior
teaching experience is welcome but not necessary. Training and ongoing
support is provided and we have locations across the city. Other volunteer
opportunities are available as well, to find out more please contact Maxine
Stefano, Volunteer Manager, at tutor@literacyadvance.org or at 713-266-
8777 ext.16.
September 2018 | Cypress North