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’re thrilled you want to join our Brookwood Community volunteer team!
We’re currently updating our volunteer system, so online sign-ups are temporarily unavailable.
Looking to volunteer at Brookwood and support adults with disabilities? While we finish updating our volunteer management system, please reach out directly to our Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager, Tawana Goodwin, to complete your application or sign up for upcoming opportunities.
Tawana can be reached by email at TawanaG@BrookwoodCommunity.org or by phone at 281-375-2114.
VOLUNTEER INFORMATION
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INDIVIDUAL VOLUNTEERS
CORPORATE, ORGANIZATIONS AND LARGE GROUPS
SCHOOL OR YOUTH GROUPS
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
We host many special events and have volunteer opportunities both on and off campus throughout the year. We invite you to join us in service to our Citizens and guests.
To become a registered volunteer, please reach out directly to our Volunteer & Community Outreach Manager, Tawana Goodwin, to complete your application or sign up for upcoming opportunities.
Tawana can be reached by email at TawanaG@BrookwoodCommunity.org or by phone at 281-375-2114.
| Activity | Duties | Times and Dates | Volunteer |
| Sports Fitness | Assist with programs centered around Special Olympics and fitness training. | Evenings and Saturdays throughout the year | Contact volunteer team volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org |
| Sunday Worship | Support spiritual leader with songs, skits, and cheers for God. All ages invited to participate. | Sundays 2:00pm – 4:00pm Praise Service is at 3:00pm | Contact volunteer team volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org |
| Activity | Duties | Times and Dates | Volunteer |
| Front Desk Reception | Greet visitors, answer phones, sort and distribute mail and various other duties. | Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm | Contact volunteer team volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org |
| Tour Guide | Lead or serve as back-up guide for a 1 – hour walking group tour of the Brookwood campus and surrounding facilities. | Monday – Friday 8:30am – 5:00pm | Contact volunteer team volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org |
| Family Tour Assistant | Accompany and assist Admissions Department as they conduct the monthly Family Tour for prospective families. | First Wednesday of the month 9:00am -12:00pm | Contact volunteer team volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org |
| Position | Duties | Times and Dates | Training | Frequency |
| Gallery Greeter Grand Parkway | Cheerfully greet each walk-in Gallery customer; inform them about the Brookwood Community and how Gallery helps support the Community; provide information on the Gallery website; helpful but not limited to someone with background in art, retail, Gallery Greeter jewelry, art appreciation | Monday-Sunday 12PM-6PM 3PM-6PM | Spend one day with Gallery Manager or Gallery Coordinator | Monday-Saturday |
| Activity | Duties | Times and Dates | Volunteer |
| Hostess/Assistant | Greet and escort Café guests to their table, answer phones, and assist Staff during lunch service as needed. | Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm | Sign-up now |
| Server Assistant | Assist Café Server with drink orders, food delivery, and table cleanup. | Monday – Saturday 10:00am – 2:00pm | Sign-up now |
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.
| Activities | Position | Responsibilities | Times and Dates | Volunteer |
| Ceramics | Studio Assistant | Work with our Citizens and Staff to make, clean and paint ceramic projects. | Monday – Friday 9:00am – 11:00am or 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Contact volunteer team volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org |
| Stone Casting | Studio Assistant | Work with our Citizens and Staff to sand and patch stone casting products, paint, tea stain and assist with daily classroom activities. | Monday – Friday 9:00am – 11:00am or 1:00pm – 3:00pm | Contact volunteer team volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org |
| Grand Parkway Work Program | Peer Mentor/Job Coach | Assist Citizens and Staff with craft production. | Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm | Contact volunteer team volunteer@brookwoodcommunity.org |
| Activities | Duties | Times and Dates | Volunteer |
| Delivery Driver | Load and drive box truck to deliver poinsettias to customers in the surrounding communities. | Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:00pm | Sign-up now |
| General Horticulture Duties | Assist Horticulture staff as needed with planting, propagating, pricing, cleaning, and spacing plants. | Monday – Friday 8:30am – 12:00pm | Sign-up now |
| Activities | Duties | Times and Dates | Volunteer |
| Retail Customer Service at Brookwood Campus | Assist customers in selecting, purchasing, and wrapping merchandise. | Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm | Sign-up now |
| Retail Garden Center Assistant at Brookwood Campus | Assist Staff with watering, pricing, unloading, and customer service. | Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm | Sign-up now |
| Gallery Greeter at Brookwood Campus or Gallery Furniture | Educate guests about The Brookwood Community and how the Art Gallery helps support the Community. A background in art, jewelry is encouraged. | Monday – Saturday 9:30am – 4:00pm | Sign-up now |
| Customer Service at select Holiday Bazaars | Assist customers in selecting, wrapping, and purchasing merchandise. | Year round | Sign-up now |
| Retail Customer Service at The Woodlands Pop-up Store. | Assist customers in selecting, purchasing, and wrapping merchandise. | Tuesday – Saturday 12:00pm – 3:00pm | Sign-up now |
| Activities | Position | Responsibility | Times and Dates | Notes |
| Citizen Activity | Sports and Fitness | Assist with programs centered around Special Olympics and fitness training. | Saturdays & evenings throughout the year. | Age 14+ with parent. Need energy and ability for simple exercise moves. Dress comfortably for outdoor activity. No short shorts. |
| Citizen Activity | Sunday Worship | Support spiritual leader with songs, skits, cheers. | Sunday 2:00-4:00 PM | Opportunity for youth groups, choirs and musicians to help with Sunday worship. All ages. Dress appropriate for church. |
| Activities | Position | Responsibility | Times and Dates | Notes |
| Administrative | Reception | Serve as receptionist, answer phones, sort & distribute mail, greet visitors, light clerical work. | Any hours available Monday-Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM | Training provided; may work morning or afternoon shift. |
| Administrative | Tour Guide (Docent) | Lead or serve as assistant for group tours of the Brookwood campus. | Monday-Friday 9:00-11:00 AM; 12:00-2:30 PM | Training and Docent Manual provided. |
| General Admin | Translator | English to Spanish translator for projects as needed. | As needed | Work may be done remotely. |
| Activities | Position | Responsibility | Times and Dates | Notes |
| Cafe | Hostess/Assistant | Take Café guests to their table and assist staff during lunch service as needed. | Monday-Friday 10:00-2:00 | Age 15+; training provided; no shorts- long pants preferred; slip-resistant shoes, no cell phones. |
| Cafe | Server Assistant | Assist Café server with drink orders, food delivery and table cleanup. | Monday-Friday 10:00-2:00 | Age 15+; training provided; no shorts- long pants preferred; non-slipping 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.
| Activities | Position | Responsibility | Times and Dates | Notes |
| Ceramics | Studio 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; 1:00-3:00 PM | On-the-job training. Bring your own apron. Allergy risk: plaster, paint, dust. |
| Stone Casting | Studio 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 9-11:00 AM; 1-3:00 PM | On-the-job training; first day a trial day. May work 9:00-3:00 shift and bring your lunch. Bring your own apron. Allergy risk: plaster, paint, dust. |
| Grand Parkway Work Program | Peer Mentor/Job Coach | Assist Citizens and staff with craft production. | Monday-Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM | On-the-job training. |
| The Woodlands Work Program | Studio Assistant | Volunteers for special projects on an as-needed basis. | As needed | On-the-job training. |
| Activities | Position | Responsibility | Times and Dates | Notes |
| General Horticulture duties | Greenhouse Assistant | Assist Citizens and staff with planting, propagating, pricing, cleaning and spacing plants. | Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-noon | Age 15+, accompanied by parent; On-the-job training, wear jeans or knee-length shorts, closed-toe shoes. |
| Activities | Position | Responsibility | Times and Dates | Notes |
| Retail – Gift Shop | Customer Service | Assist customers with selecting and purchasing merchandise. | Monday-Saturday 10:00AM-3:00PM | Age 15+, accompanied by parent; On-the-job training, wear comfortable shoes, no shorts. |
| Retail – Garden Center | Garden Assistant | Assist staff with watering, pricing, and unloading plants; customer service. | Monday-Saturday 9:30AM-4:00PM | Age 15+, accompanied by parent; On-the-job training, wear comfortable shoes, knee-length shorts allowed. |
| Retail- Shudde Hats | Customer service | Assist customers, pricing; special projects as needed. | Tues. Wed., Thursday 10:00AM-5:00PM | Age 15+; On-the-job training, wear long pants and appropriate shirt. |
| Special Events/ Holiday Bazaars- on campus or at the Bazaar location | Customer Service | Assist customers in selecting, purchasing, and wrapping merchandise. | Year round | Age 15+ accompanied by parent; Wear comfortable shoes, no shorts, ability to stand for long periods. |
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.