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20 Ways To Serve in November

By Jennifer Bruse | November 11, 2019

Ready to get involved and give back? Discover various ways to serve your community this November by volunteering your time and talents with 20 local organizations and nonprofits in the Montgomery County area.

Join us this November by volunteering in our community! Be sure to follow us on social media at @HelloWoodlands and subscribe to our email newsletter to stay updated for new ways to serve, volunteer, and give back in The Woodlands and Montgomery County, Texas.

20 Ways To Serve in November

The Woodlands Family YMCA – (Brand Crossing) 8100 Ashlane Way and (Shadowbend) 6145 Shadowbend Pl in The Woodlands, TX

YMCA Youth Sports Coach: Practices are once a week and game day is Saturday.
YMCA Swim Buddy for Adaptive Swim Lessons. Next session starts Nov. 9^th.
YMCA Angel Tree – Volunteers needed to help collect and gift wrap the 3000+ gifts donated for kids
YMCA Children’s Academy Reading Buddy. Program is located at the Shadowbend Y, Monday – Friday.
YMCA Run Thru the Woods on Thanksgiving Morning. Volunteers needed to help on race day morning as cheer groups, course monitors and post-race festivities.

Love Fosters Hope – 33300 Egypt Lane, Suite G400
Magnolia, Texas

On November 19 at 6:30 p.m. at The Woodlands United Methodist Church in Alders Gate Hall, “You can Find Your Place” to bring hope and healing to children and teens in foster care. Love Fosters Hope is hosting this event with 13 other foster organizations who also serve kids in foster care. Discover unique ways to get involved. Volunteer, Foster, or Adopt. Learn more at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090b44aaad2ba3f58-find

Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center – 1120 Medical Plaza Drive, Medical Plaza 1, Suite 250, The Woodlands, TX (in Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center)

Canopy is the first-of-its-kind cancer survivorship center in Montgomery County, offering a wide variety of programs and services to address the emotional, physical and social needs of those touched by cancer. Canopy features a caring community of hope, healing and empowerment to enhance the quality of life for individuals affected by cancer as well as those who support cancer survivors during their journeys. Cancer survivors and their supporters will find an inviting, comfortable place where staff and volunteers help survivors address issues and concerns, relax and find ways to look and feel their very best – all in one comprehensive and supportive environment. Learn more and get involved at https://cancer.memorialhermann.org/canopy/

Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center – 9250 Pinecroft,
The Woodlands, TX

Volunteers at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center provide support to a variety of departments in the hospital. Roles include both clerical and non-clerical. You may select from fast-paced to slow-paced work environments. View volunteer opportunities at https://www.memorialhermann.org/locations/the-woodlands/volunteer/

The Woodlands United Methodist Church – 2200 Lake Woodlands Dr, The Woodlands, TX

Help empower people in need, giving them dignity, self-worth and the ability to become strong and self-sufficient. Serve locally by volunteering for the Christmas Miracles Tree Tag Distribution, Habitat for Humanity House Build, serve dinner to the homeless and more at https://www.thewoodlandsumc.org/missions

Interfaith of The Woodlands – 4242 Interfaith Way, The Woodlands, TX

Interfaith relies heavily on the community and individuals for volunteers. Many individuals donate their time and talents to support Interfaith’s Programs and Services, the Hand Me Up Shop, Food Pantry and more. Learn more at https://woodlandsinterfaith.org/volunteer/

Montgomery County Food Bank – One Prospect Point, Conroe, TX

Whether you’re an individual, family, organization or corporation, MCFB has volunteer opportunities daily that need to get filled. Learn more, view the calendar and sign up at https://mcfoodbank.org/volunteer-with-us-conroe-tx/

Habitat for Humanity – Locations throughout Montgomery County

Sign up to help volunteer with construction and repairs, the ReStore, administrative, family services and more at https://www.habitatmctx.org/ways-to-volunteer/

Meals on Wheels Montgomery County – 111 South 2nd Street, Conroe, TX

Help deliver meals to homebound seniors, package Breakfast Bags and aniMeals, or volunteer around the office at https://www.mowmc.org/volunteer/

Sign up to volunteer for the Thanksgiving Turkey Treats Delivery at https://www.mowmc.org/events/turkey-day-treats-delivery-2019/

Community Assistance Center – 1022 McCall Ave Conroe, TX

CAC offers a variety of volunteer options for you to choose how you can best serve your neighbors in need. Help at the Unique Resales Shop, Food Pantry, Special programs and more at https://cac-mctx.org/volunteer/

Montgomery County Animal Shelter – 8535 TX-242, Conroe, TX

MCAS is always looking for compassionate, animal-loving volunteers for cleaning, grooming, and dog walking, but you can also choose a quieter volunteer experience, just spending time with a favorite animal. View current opportunities at https://www.mcaspets.org/volunteer-new

Society of Samaritans – 31355 Friendship Drive Suite 500, Magnolia, TX

SOS is looking for Food Truck volunteers, help with SOS Family Services, Resale Shop, Giving Center and more at https://www.societyofsamaritanstx.org/volunteer

The Abundant Harvest Truck – Locations throughout Montgomery County in the mobile food pantry and pop-up restaurant

Volunteer to help meal prep, prepare community meals, serve a Thanksgiving meal, and more at https://www.harvesttruck.org/volunteer.html

Family Promise of Montgomery County – Montgomery County, TX

Help serve homeless families in the area of Montgomery County by volunteering to help with meals, as a day center receptionist, maintenance, and more at https://www.familypromiseofmc.org/get-involved/

Montgomery County Women’s Center – Montgomery County, TX

Volunteer to help the Resale Store, with office and administrative tasks, Crisis Hotline, Childcare Activities, Cooking Casseroles and Baking Cakes and Cookies, and more at https://mcwctx.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/

Inspiration Ranch – 33029 Wright Rd, Magnolia, TX

From administrative support, side walking, committee members, to ranch chores, every volunteer plays a valuable part in the mission of Inspiration Ranch. Learn more and sign up https://www.inspirationranch.org/volunteer

CASA Child Advocates of Montgomery County – 412 W. Phillips St. Ste. 107 Conroe, TX

Become a volunteer Advocate, help in the office, and more at https://casaspeaks4kids.com/volunteer/

Angel Reach – 112 W Pauline Street, Conroe, TX

Help the aged-out Foster youth and homeless or near-homeless youth move toward stable and productive lives, assisting the youth to become emotionally stable and financially independent. Learn more and sign up at https://angelreach.org/volunteering/

Yes to Youth – Montgomery County, TX

Volunteer as an individual or as a group with a basic needs drive, provide dinner, assist in cleaning and organizing projects and more at https://www.sayyestoyouth.org/get-involved

Operation Pets Alive – Montgomery County, TX

If you’ve got time, talent, passion and skills for helping us save pets, you can help OPA make a difference in the lives of homeless pets in our community. Get involved at https://www.operationpetsalive.org/get-involved.php

Volunteering in December?

Plan ahead for December! Visit our online calendar, subscribe to our Email Newsletter, follow us on social media at @HelloWoodlands, and check back for a list of ways to serve in December 2019!

Please contact us at info@hellowoodlands.com to share volunteer opportunities and suggestions on ways to serve that we should feature in December!