VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Children

Getting Ahead Program Childcare Volunteer

What: In order for adults to really engage in our Getting Ahead class we provide childcare. We need individuals to help love on our kiddos while the parents are in class!

When: Monday 2:45pm-5:00pm

Where: 905 43rd Galveston, Texas 77550

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Children's Program Volunteer

What: Do you have a heart for children? Don't mind getting a little messy? Then come hang with our kindergarten through 4th-grade students as we help them with homework, engage them in fun bible lessons, and play great games! 

When: Monday-Thursday 3:00-5:30pm

Where: 3818 Ball Galveston, Texas 77550

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Children's Program Van Driver (age 21 and up)

What: We are in need of individuals to assist us with picking up our kids from school before program and take them home after program!

When: Monday-Thursday 2:45-3:30pm and/or 5:00-5:45pm

Where: 3818 Ball Galveston, Texas 77550

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Youth

High School Youth Program Volunteer

What: Enjoy hanging out with high school students? Come join us as we play games, learn about Jesus and eat great food!

When: Thursdays 5:00pm-6:30pm

Where: 5119 Ave O 1/2 Galveston, Texas 77550

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Junior High Youth Program Volunteer

What: Junior High students more your speed? Come hang out with us as we teach our 5th through 8th grade students critical thinking skills, do community service projects and just have a lot of fun!

When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 4:15-6:30pm

Where: 3818 Ball Galveston, Texas 77550

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

One-On-One Tutors

What: We're looking for academically savvy people to go into the school to tutor both our junior high and high school students in the areas of math, writing, reading, and science!  

When: Between the hours of 8am-4pm

Where: Varies

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Adults

Adult Program Volunteer

What: Do you get excited about helping people create sustainable lives? We're looking for individuals to come mentor our adult neighbors!

When: TBA

Where: 3818 Ball St. Galveston, Texas 77550

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Meals

Children's Program Snack Provider

What: We're looking for volunteers to provide an easy, healthy snack for our kids! 

When: Monday-Thursday before 3:30pm

Where: 3818 Ball Galveston, Texas 77550

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Construction

Home Improvement Volunteer

What:  Are you handy with a hammer?  We are looking for talented people to help us renovate properties in the North Broadway neighborhood!

When: Flexible

Where: Varies

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Landscaping

Grounds Crew

What: Do you love working with your hands, making things grow? GUM has its own community garden and we’re always looking for green thumbs that don’t mind getting dirty! 

When: Flexible

Where: 3818 Ball Galveston, Texas 77550

Contact: Mason Smith: volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org

Special Skills

What: Didn’t find your niche above but still want to get involved? We’re always looking for people with special skill sets in every area from marketing and auto maintenance to painting. Whatever your skill set is we would love to see how we can put it to use! Just shoot us a line at volunteer@galvestonurbanministries.org to see how you can partner with us!