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

The purpose of the logistics procurement activity is to obtain materials and supplies for disaster relief operations through numerous sources resulting in timely delivery while being cost effective. 

 

Key Responsibilities

Responsibilities and expectations include but are not limited to:

Accurate and timely processing of 6455 (form) and use of sourcing mechanism. Procure supplies and open vendor accounts. Maintain vendor files. Work with Supply to research most cost effective and timely providers.

Qualifications

Required:

Willingness to comply with Red Cross COVID-19 policies for in-person volunteer activities. Comfortable working independently and as a part of a team Comfortable working behind the scenes procuring disasters operations with necessary material Familiarity with proper moving, lifting and storing of material Good organizational skills, responsible and punctual. Demonstrates active listening skills. Ability to implement Standards and Procedures and follow associated job tools including reporting requirements. Ability to complete assigned tasks. Ability to use materials and space effectively. Ability to participate and contribute to regular meetings. Ability to acquire and evaluate information Ability to research and conduct resourcing requirements. Ability to place orders for goods and services. Customer Focus Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions. Action Oriented Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. Values Differences Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

Time Commitment

Monthly 5-10 hours per month. Time need increases during times of large scale disaster with multiple 12 hour days needed during the response.

Opportunities to deploy for 2 week assignments also available. Ask a team member more about deploying for disasters!

A hotline specialist is a person who we describe is the heartbeat of the organization. At Bay Area Turning Point we deal with domestically abused and sexual assault survivors. A hotline specialist volunteer will assist in answering the phone lines for those survivors as well as agency business calls. These special individuals will be trained to answer crisis calls and handle them according to the clients needs. We will equip you with the tools necessary to screen calls in a conversation style rather than a checklist form, give out resources whether within our organization or outside, transfer calls to the proper department amongst other things to properly handle this particular population of people. A hotline specialist must be patient, empathetic, poses good communication skills, and most importantly be an effective and active listener. All calls no matter the person on the other end needs to be greeted with a smile and treated with courtesy, respect, and dignity.  To apply for this volunteer position we simply need you to fill out an application, and register for orientation. You may Click Here to fill out the volunteer application. 

Love Network of Baytown uses office supplies to maintain accurate records for the organization and our clients.  When items are donated, it helps the organization from spending donated dollars to purchase the items.  Not only do you help a nonprofit, but you also help the community by saving us money!

Here are items to donate:

Copy paper Sticky notes - in EVERY SIZE and COLOR! #10 Envelopes Hanging file folders Lysol wipes Dividers - 5 Tabs File folder labels Filing Cabinet labels Cleaning supplies

Love Network of Baytown supplies hygiene product to those in need.  When items are donated, it helps the organization from spending dollars to purchase the items.  Not only do you help a nonprofit, but you also help the community!

Here are items to donate:

Hygiene Products

Shampoo Deodorant both men and women Adult toothbrushes (individually wrapped) Children toothbrushes (individually wrapped) Toothpaste Dental floss Disposable razors Disposable nail files Feminine products

Cleaning Products

Multi-surface cleaner Laundry Detergent Pods Dish Soap Toilet Bowl cleaner Paper Towels Sponges Dishwasher tabs Disinfecting spray/cleaner

Community-Based: Our most organic programming option allows for children and adults to enjoy any activities approved by the child’s guardian and BBBS. 

In the current reality, BBBS is creating and sustaining virtual mentor-mentee matches to create a critical human connection when our children need it the most. 

Matched with Little between 7-14 years of age for a year. Mentors and their match enjoy activities together for at least 4 hours or for 2-4 outings each month, temporarily in a virtual environment. Matched with a child within a 20-minute drive from your home or work. Ongoing support by a professional BBBS Match Support. Mentors may participate as an individual, couple, or family.

 Start your application to be a Mentor here: 

https://bbbs.tfaforms.net/f/apply