Volunteer Opportunities From: United Way of Greater Baytown Area and Chambers County

United Way is a proud partner with Texas 211, a database dedicated to offering real-time help to those in need! We are dedicated to equipping our community with the resources and tools to get the help they need.  Many organizations, agencies, and first responders in our community encounter those in need every single day.  This year, United Way is assembling 10,000 packets of 211 cards to distribute to these agencies for them to hand out when encountering someone in need.  

Volunteers will sort cards and assemble packets in our office.

Our shared mission is to strengthen community connections and inspire a love of reading by supporting the Little Free Library network throughout Baytown and Chambers County. Your time and effort make a meaningful difference in keeping these libraries stocked, cared for, and accessible to everyone in our community.

Volunteers will refill Little Free Libraries using books provided at the United Way office.

Please plan to arrive by to pick up your materials and receive route instructions.

Thank you for volunteering your time and being an essential part of this program—we truly appreciate your commitment and support.

Our shared mission is to strengthen community connections and inspire a love of reading by supporting the Little Free Library network throughout Baytown and Chambers County. Your time and effort make a meaningful difference in keeping these libraries stocked, cared for, and accessible to everyone in our community.

Volunteers will refill Little Free Libraries using books provided at the United Way office.

Please plan to arrive by to pick up your materials and receive route instructions.

Thank you for volunteering your time and being an essential part of this program—we truly appreciate your commitment and support.

Our shared mission is to strengthen community connections and inspire a love of reading by supporting the Little Free Library network throughout Baytown and Chambers County. Your time and effort make a meaningful difference in keeping these libraries stocked, cared for, and accessible to everyone in our community.

Volunteers will refill Little Free Libraries using books provided at the United Way office.

Please plan to arrive by to pick up your materials and receive route instructions.

Thank you for volunteering your time and being an essential part of this program—we truly appreciate your commitment and support.

The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free, reliable tax preparation to individuals and families in our community. We’re looking for volunteers who want to make a difference this tax season! No experience? No problem! We'll connect you to free IRS training and certification so you'll be ready to serve. 

Book an interest meeting to learn what to expect from training, a breakdown of volunteer roles, and what the volunteer schedule looks like: Book time with Ashlee Rincon: VITA Volunteer Interest Meeting

Volunteer as a Greeter / Screener with VITA!

Make a real impact in our community by helping hardworking families file their taxes for free through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. VITA serves households earning up to $67,000 and ensures they receive every dollar they’re eligible for.

No tax experience or IRS tax-law certification is required — this role is all about being friendly, organized, and helpful.

As a Greeter / Screener, you will:

You won’t be preparing tax returns — instead, you’ll be the welcoming first point of contact that makes everything else work.

If you enjoy working with people, staying organized, and helping your community, this is a great way to serve.

Click on this link to schedule a 15-minute call to learn more about getting started: Book time with Ashlee Rincon: VITA Volunteer Interest Meeting

Volunteer as a Tax Preparer with VITA!

Make a real impact in our community by helping hardworking families file their taxes for free through the VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) program. VITA serves households earning up to $67,000 and ensures they receive every dollar they’re eligible for.

No previous tax experience is required — free, self-paced online training is provided so you can get IRS-certified on your schedule.

As a Tax Preparer, you’ll work one-on-one with clients to prepare and file their returns, helping families keep more of what they earn and move toward financial stability.

If you’re detail-oriented, enjoy helping others, and want to make a meaningful difference, this is a powerful way to serve.

Click on this link to schedule a 15-minute call to learn more about getting started: Book time with Ashlee Rincon: VITA Volunteer Interest Meeting

The Events Committee is a group dedicated to planning and executing a series of events aimed at raising funds, engaging the community, and supporting United Way’s mission. You will play a key role in ensuring the success of these events through contributing your time, creativity, and passion. This will be a key year as we launch our inaugural United for Good Gala, our new signature fundraising event.

Core Responsibilities
• Play a hands-on role in developing events and executing them the day-of.
• Be a United Way ambassador and familiarize yourself with our mission and brand.
• Participate in regular committee meetings and event workday sessions.
• Participate in post-event evaluations and identify areas for improvement.
• Volunteer at all United Way event functions and meetings, when possible.
• Events may include:
     o Executive Breakfast (September)
     o United Way 80th Anniversary Celebration (January)
     o United for You Gala (May or June)
     o Campaign Awards Event (July)

RD Committee volunteers are a dynamic group of community advocates who support United Way’s fundraising and engagement efforts. Volunteers will help expand the organization’s reach by building relationships, raising funds, and representing United Way at key events. This will be a key year as we launch our inaugural United for Good Gala, our new signature fundraising event.

Core Responsibilities
• Attend RD Committee Orientation (Fall).
• Be a United Way ambassador and familiarize yourself with our mission and brand.
• Support campaign efforts by managing a portfolio (ex: corporate partners, donors, or events).
• Help identify and engage new contacts within your networks.
• Participate in regular committee meetings and one-on-one meetings with United Way staff.
• Represent United Way at community and campaign-related events.
• Support and attend key events, including:
     o Executive Breakfast (September)
     o United Way 80th Anniversary Celebration (January)
     o United for You Gala (May or June)
     o Small Business, Big Impact events (tbd)

Baytown and Chambers County Disaster Recovery Team might be on standby, but recruiting volunteers to help support the community when disaster strikes is ongoing. Disasters can hit our community at any time. Whether fires, hurricanes, flooding, or any other kind of disaster, we need volunteers ready to mobilize when the need arises. Volunteers will be called upon when disaster strikes in our area. If you are interested in volunteering to support the disaster recovery respondents, please sign up here.  

You will be contacted, if volunteers are needed for any projects related to disaster recovery. Duties may include providing immediate shelter protection (tarps), trash/debris clean up, mucking & gutting of homes, packing assistance, and other activities as determined by needs of the community. We are always in need of volunteers who can speak Spanish.