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Description

BakerRipley Ripley House, in the East End neighborhood of Houston, is always looking for creative, energetic and passionate volunteers for our adult and youth enrichment programing. Opportunities to assist with youth and adult activities and provide a broad spectrum of potential experience for future educators and community members wanting to serve in an educational setting.

Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!


Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

BakerRipley Ripley House
4410 Navigation Blvd.
Houston TX, 77011

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Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Alberto Mancillas


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Description

Sign up now to join our BakerRipley East Aldine Advisory Committee!

The committee is comprised of local business owners, community residents that are actively involved in their community and the center, health partners, financial partners, schools, etc.

The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to:

1) Provide expertise for the implementation of the Campus goals and/or programs;

2) Share knowledge about the community, and make recommendations on how the Campus can best serve the community;

3) Assist in attracting resources (funding, connections, and volunteers) to the Campus;

Schedule

Dates: 01/12/2024 - 12/31/2024

Unlimited Positions available!


Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd.

Houston TX, 77039

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Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Rocio Witte

(915) 276-2272
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Become a BR Gulfton Sharpstown Advisory Committee Member

BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus

Description

Sign up now to join our BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Advisory Committee!

The committee is comprised of local business owners, community residents that are actively involved in their community and the center, health partners, financial partners, schools, etc.

The purpose of the Advisory Committee is to:

1) Provide expertise for the implementation of the Campus goals and/or programs;

2) Share knowledge about the community, and make recommendations on how the Campus can best serve the community;

3) Assist in attracting resources (funding, connections, and volunteers) to the Campus;

Schedule

Dates: 01/12/2024 - 12/31/2024

11 Positions available!


Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

6500 Rookin St.

Houston TX, 77074

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Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Rocio Witte

(915) 276-2272
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East Aldine Community Events Volunteer

BakerRipley East Aldine Campus

Description

We need volunteers to help us set-up, clean-up and oversee community events. There is a wide variety of community events all throughout the year at different times and dates. Click on the "Schedule" link for specific days and times, or email me at rhernandez2@bakerripley.org.

Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

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Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

3000 Aldine Mail Route Road

Houston TX, 77039

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Location Description:
Reunion Hall or Outdoors
Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Rosalva Hernandez

(346) 570-4447
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East Aldine Front Desk Volunteer

BakerRipley East Aldine Campus

Description

We are looking for volunteers to help us cover the front desk by answering phones and taking messages, greeting neighbors & assisting with other simple administrative tasks.

Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

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Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

BakerRipley East Aldine Campus
3000 Aldine Mail Route Rd.
Houston TX, 77039

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Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Rosalva Hernandez

(346) 570-4447
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Gulfton Sharpstown Campus Event Volunteers

BakerRipley Gulfton Sharpstown Campus

Description

Amazing volunteers like you are needed to help with our events set ups, registrations, supervise different activities/games stations, etc.

Get involved, have a positive impact in your community!!

Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Schedule Slots Available!

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Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

6500 Rookin St.

Houston TX, 77074

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Location Description:
Welcome Center - Building "B"
Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Karla Aguirre


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Ripley House Community Event Volunteer

BakerRipley Ripley House

Description

Volunteers are needed to assist with our special events. Duties include registration, set up, clean up, conseccions stand, orleading activities.

Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!

Frequency:

Misc.: Weekends, Misc.: Weekdays, Misc.: Weeknights
Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

Ripley House Neighborhood Center
4410 Navigation Blvd.
Houston TX, 77011

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Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Alberto Mancillas


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Ripley House Front Desk Volunteer

BakerRipley Ripley House

Description

Volunteers with a friendly and positive personality are needed to help greet individuals arriving at the center and assist with phone calls and providing program information. Volunteer will also help front desk staff with managing traffic and answering phones.

Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!


Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

Ripley House Neighborhood Center
4410 Navigation Blvd.
Houston TX, 77011

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Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Alberto Mancillas


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Description

Students in East Aldine''s Fab Lab come to BakerRipley to learn computer skills for jobs and education.

The Front Desk Volunteers have a vital role in helping BakerRipley students with the machines and tools they are familiar with, doing tours, cleaning up areas, and answering general questions.

What will this achieve?
They will be available to help cover our open community hours. The duties of the Front Desk Volunteers are also to act as support for the Fab Lab.

What will I need to do?
Check voicemails and return phone calls as needed, to provide information.
Greet and answer general questions.
Give tours of the different areas.
Train and be proficient in the center''s specialized software & equipment.
Set up for workshops, clean and restock areas after use.

What''s required of me to be successful in this role?
1. Cultural Sensitivity and Mutual Respect: Ability to interact professionally with students of diverse backgrounds, developing a rapport with students as the primary drivers of their own learning and success.

2. Good Interpersonal & Communication skills: Willing to work with students in a personal, one on one setting.

3. Willing to troubleshoot, unafraid of failure, adaptable to change and a curious mind open to learning new tools and thinking creatively.

Where would I be volunteering?
BakerRipley East Aldine

What is the time commitment?
To get you started, we will provide training in our program structure, menu of software, equipment and the main communication tools. The training will take about 2 hours and will be arranged with one of our team members.
Depending on the length of the commitment, there will be continuous team support and training along the way, as needed.
A minimum of 4 hours a week
Assisting for morning Community Hours
Mon-Friday, Shifts between 10-12pm, 2-6pm
Saturdays for occasional community events

Who would be my supervisor?
Jaime Aleman-Fab Lab Manager

What can we offer to you?
An incredible learning experience in meeting people from all over the world and impacting their lives.
An opportunity to collaborate with a passionate team of educators who will engage and support you during your service.
Immersion into the BakerRipley culture and community impact.
Connection to BakerRipley divisions and opportunities for networking.
Professional growth and references.

Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Unlimited Positions available!


Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

3000 Aldine Mail Rte Rd

Houston TX, 77039

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Location Description:
BakerRipley East Aldine-Fab Lab building B
Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Jaime Aleman


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Pasadena Campus Food Distribution

BakerRipley Pasadena Campus

Description

Volunteers to assist with food fair client registration and food distributions. Registration volunteers will review and assist families to assure all information is complete. Food distribution volunteers assist with setting-up tables, unloading pallets, and distribution of food/produce. Volunteers will also assist with clean up.

Schedule

Ongoing Opportunity

Schedule Slots Available!

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Location

Where the Opportunity will occur

BakerRipley Pasadena Campus
720 Fairmont Pkwy
Pasadena TX, 77504

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Contact Info

Contact person for opportunity

Angie Dupree


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Questions? Contact us at Volunteer@BakerRipley.org