VOLUNTEER

Volunteering at Brookwood is a great way to get a closer look at our community while supporting campus wide and Citizen centric projects.

We invite you to come join us where purposeful work and joy abound!

Become a volunteer. Your time and talent make the difference. Come join us and together we can change the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities!

VOLUNTEER INFORMATION & APPLICATIONS

Individuals

Corporate
Organizations
Large Groups

School Groups

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

ActivitiesPositionResponsibilityTimes and DatesNotes
Citizen ActivitySports and FitnessAssist with programs centered around Special Olympics and fitness training.Saturdays & weekday evenings after 4:00pm throughout the year.

Opportunity for groups (school, youth, organizations, etc.). Minimum age 12. Groups require chaperones/group leaders for group to participate.

Need energy and ability for simple exercise moves. Dress comfortably for outdoor activity. No short shorts.

Citizen ActivitySunday WorshipSupport spiritual leader with songs, skits, cheers.Sunday 2:00-4:00pmOpportunity for youth groups, choirs and musicians to help with Sunday worship. All ages. Dress appropriate for church.
ActivitiesPositionResponsibilityTimes and DatesNotes
AdministrativeReceptionServe as receptionist, answer phones, sort & distribute mail, greet visitors, light clerical work.Any hours available Monday-Friday 8:00am – 4:30pmTraining provided; may work morning or afternoon shift.
AdministrativeTour Guide (Docent)Lead or serve as assistant for group tours of the Brookwood campus.Monday-Friday 9:00-11:00am; 12:00-2:30pmTraining and Docent Manual provided.
General AdminTranslatorEnglish to Spanish translator for projects as needed.As neededWork may be done remotely.
ActivitiesPositionResponsibilityTimes and DatesNotes
CafeHostess, Assistant, or Server

Take Café guests to their table and assist staff during lunch service as needed.

Assist Café server with drink orders, food delivery and table cleanup.
Monday-Friday 10:00am-2:00pmAge 15 with parent volunteer. Youth ages 16-17. Adults 18 and older.
Training provided; no shorts- long pants preferred; slip-resistant shoes, no cell phones.
     

NOTE: These volunteer opportunities are working with Citizens in their Work Programs and require an interview process to be completed to insure you are matched with Citizens who are a fit to meet their personality, needs, and capabilities.

ActivitiesPositionResponsibilityTimes and DatesNotes
CeramicsStudio Assistant (2 volunteers per day)Work with Citizens and staff to make, clean, tape, wash, and paint ceramic projects, assist with quality control.Tue., Wed., Thur. 9:00-11:00am; 1:00-3:00pmOn-the-job training. Bring your own apron. Allergy risk: plaster, paint, dust.
Stone CastingStudio Assistant (2 volunteers per day)Work with Citizens and staff to sand and patch stone casting products; paint, tea stain and assist with daily classroom activities; steady hand required.Tuesday-Friday 9:00-11:00am; 1:00-3:00pmOn-the-job training; first day a trial day. May work 9:00am-3:00pm shift and bring your lunch. Bring your own apron. Allergy risk: plaster, paint, dust.
Grand Parkway Work ProgramPeer Mentor/Job CoachAssist Citizens and staff with craft production.Monday-Friday 8:30am – 4:00pmOn-the-job training.
The Woodlands Work ProgramStudio AssistantVolunteers for special projects on an as-needed basis.As neededOn-the-job training.
ActivitiesPositionResponsibilityTimes and DatesNotes
General Horticulture dutiesGreenhouse AssistantAssist Citizens and staff with planting, propagating, pricing, cleaning and spacing plants.Monday-Thursday 8:30am-NoonAge 15-16 with parent volunteer. Youth ages 17. Adults 18 and older. On-the-job training, wear jeans or knee-length shorts, closed-toe shoes.
ActivitiesPositionResponsibilityTimes and DatesNotes
Retail – Gift ShopCustomer ServiceAssist customers with selecting and purchasing merchandise.Monday-Saturday 10:00am-3:00pmAge 15 with parent volunteer. Youth ages 16-17. Adults 18 and older. On-the-job training, wear comfortable shoes, no shorts.
Retail – Garden CenterGarden AssistantAssist staff with watering, pricing, and unloading plants; customer service.Monday-Saturday 9:30am-4:00pmAge 15 with parent volunteer. Youth ages 16-17. Adults 18 and older. On-the-job training, wear comfortable shoes, no shorts.
Retail- Shudde HatsCustomer serviceAssist customers, pricing; special projects as needed.Tues. Wed., Thurs. 10:00am-5:00pmAge 15 with parent volunteer. Youth ages 16-17. Adults 18 and older. On-the-job training, wear comfortable shoes, no shorts.
Special Events/ Holiday Bazaars- on campus or at the Bazaar locationCustomer ServiceAssist customers in selecting, purchasing, and wrapping merchandise.Year roundAge 15 with parent volunteer. Youth ages 16-17. Adults 18 and older. On-the-job training, wear comfortable shoes, no shorts.

TOURS

Experience for yourself how Brookwood is changing the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities by signing up for a Brookwood tour.  Docents will guide groups of more than 10 around the 485-acre campus for a behind the scenes look at where our Citizens live, work, play, and worship.

Coupled with shopping in the Gift Center and a gourmet lunch in the Café, you’ll have the perfect day.