These are among volunteer openings available through Volunteer Fort Bend.

Encourage youths
 to develop talent

Artists and art assistants are invited to share their time and talent with children ages 6-14 at a Refugee Resettlement Camp in Fort Bend. Volunteers who are gifted in art, dance, music, drama, or storytelling are asked to spend time once a week to work with youths. The application process includes a background check.

Monitor care in 
area nursing homes

Serve as ombudsman for a health agency monitoring the quality of care at Greater Houston area nursing homes. Volunteers must have good communication skills and a concern for the well-being of the elderly and disabled. Training and certification will be provided.

Help build houses
 for low-income families

Provide general construction help for a housing program serving Katy and neighboring areas. Volunteers with no background in construction, can be easily trained to participate in this initiative. Morning and afternoon shifts are available on Saturdays.

Musicians invited
 to care center

Afternoon music stimulates and delights seniors at an Alzheimer’s special care center in Katy. People skilled at the piano, guitar, or organ are invited to play weekdays at 3, 4 or 6 p.m.

Care for those who
 have terminal illness

Care and consolation are provided to terminally ill people and their families through a hospice program serving Katy and surrounding areas. Volunteers with the program’s multidisciplinary support team will Volunteers will be a friend and resource to a patient. during the final stages of illness and counsel with family members after the patient’s death. Training is provided.

Teen-support agency
 wants to recycle items

Support recycling as a volunteer for a group that provides help, healing, and hope to troubled teens. Help by taking things it can no longer use to recycling centers in the Katy area. Volunteers must be 16 or older and be able to do a moderate amount of lifting. Weekday assignments are available.

Help sports foundation
 with various needs

A Katy foundation provides sports camp programs and needs help with data entry and word processing, filing, answering the telephone, and assisting with special projects. Weekly two-hour shifts can be arranged for weekdays.

Mentor teens

A Katy social service agency can pair mentors with a boy or girl who will benefit from their companionship and guidance. Training will be provided. Mentors are needed weekdays, 3 to 7 p.m., and weekends from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers should be at least 21 years of age.

Volunteer Fort Bend matches individuals and groups with volunteer opportunities at local nonprofit organizations.
Phone: 281-340-1919
When: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Details: www.VolunteerFortbend.org