Galveston Central Church opens-up their facility to all, including people experiencing homelessness, providing a warm meal, hot shower, laundry services, bike repair, and partnership to empower them in their journey of life. Grace clinic provides healthcare for the community members receiving services at Central Church. No religious events associated with the service or required for participation. Please make sure to watch video associated with this session prior to volunteering.
Galveston Central Church opens-up their facility to all, including people experiencing homelessness, providing a warm meal, hot shower, laundry services, bike repair, and partnership to empower them in their journey of life. Grace clinic provides healthcare for the community members receiving services at Central Church. No religious events associated with the service or required for participation. Please make sure to watch video associated with this session prior to volunteering. The dress code for all participants is modest, casual attire. We love scrubs, they are discouraged from being worn at Grace Clinic so that our community members feel safer and more comfortable during their visit.
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Galveston Central Church opens-up their facility to all, including people experiencing homelessness, providing a warm meal, hot shower, laundry services, bike repair, and partnership to empower them in their journey of life. Grace clinic provides healthcare for the community members receiving services at Central Church. No religious events associated with the service or required for participation. Please make sure to watch video associated with this session prior to volunteering. The dress code for all participants is modest, casual attire. We love scrubs, they are discouraged from being worn at Grace Clinic so that our community members feel safer and more comfortable during their visit.
A community-clinic partnership between Galveston Central Church, Family Service Center, and St. Vincent’s focused on support and compassionate care for people at risk for or experiencing homelessness who have healthcare needs.
Galveston Central Church opens-up their facility to all, including people experiencing homelessness, providing a warm meal, hot shower, laundry services, bike repair, and partnership to empower them in their journey of life. Service as a general volunteer. No religious events associated with the service or required for participation. Please make sure to watch video associated with this session prior to volunteering.
Michael serves as the Pastor of Galveston Central Church and received his Master of Divinity from Southern Methodist University. He has received numerous awards including the W.B.J. Martin Award in Homiletics, Good Samaritan Award, and the One Matters Discipleship Award. Michael is... Read More →
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CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread provides nutritious meals, clean clothing, personal hygiene, mental health, and medical services to the community, many of whom are experiencing homelessness. You will serve as a general volunteer, a big need is helping in the kitchen for food preparation.
Food Pantry volunteers help organize and sort food and hygiene items, pack grocery bags and snack packs, and distribute groceries, hygiene items, cleaning supplies and snack packs to clients during pantry hours. DRESS CODE Volunteers are a representative of St. Vincent’s House and are responsible for presenting a positive image to our clients and our community. Volunteers should dress appropriately for the work area to which they are assigned and are expected to exercise good judgement and dress appropriately. • Appearance should be neat and clean • No short shorts, crop tops baring the midriff area, sheer, or low-cut tops • No open-toed or open-backed shoes in the Food Pantry or while doing maintenance work • Avoid wearing expensive jewelry while volunteering at SVH, and do not bring valuables with you or leave them in your car while volunteering (we do have small lockers in the Pantry area)
Work directly with older adults in a senior day program providing meaningful and purposeful social interactions while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with Libbie's Place, you’ll play a key role in providing meaningful engagement for older adults experiencing a decline in independence while gaining valuable experience for your medical career. Participating students are required to commit to a minimum of 4 session. Once signed up, students should call Corinne Rhoades 409-741-2538 to let her know which dates will be available to attend.
The event is a community service initiative aimed at providing lunch to the unhoused and underserved individuals in Galveston. Hosted at Galveston Central Church, volunteers will come together to prepare and serve meals, ensuring that those in need receive a hot meal and a sense of support and community. The activities will include assembling sandwiches, plating food, and distributing the meals to those in attendance, with the goal of fostering compassion, generosity, and social responsibility. Volunteers will play a crucial role in making the event run smoothly, working together to serve food and possibly engage with community members in a meaningful way. This event will not only provide a meal but also show solidarity with those facing challenges in the area.
To deliver groceries & hygiene supplies to over 140 families in crisis that have no mode of transportation on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays in personal vehicles & alongside with other volunteers. Dress weather appropriate with active wear & closed toed shoes. Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs. use personal vehicles & work with other volunteer.
Work directly with older adults in a senior day program providing meaningful and purposeful social interactions while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with Libbie's Place, you’ll play a key role in providing meaningful engagement for older adults experiencing a decline in independence while gaining valuable experience for your medical career. Participating students are required to commit to a minimum of 4 session. Once signed up, students should call Corinne Rhoades 409-741-2538 to let her know which dates will be available to attend.
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This clinical experience introduces you to high-acuity inpatient environments, the Burn Unit and Surgical ICU. As a first-year medical student, your goal is not to shadow, but to support direct patient care, engage with the interprofessional care team, and cultivate essential habits of observation, empathy, communication, and teamwork.
UTMB OT students have the opportunity to participate in learning experiences supporting the provision of occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Occupational Therapist’s Supervision. Student may have varying experiences. Potential learning experiences may include partnering directly the OTR or may be a collaborative learning experience with medical students to help identify potential OT needs. All OT services provided must be approved by the OTR prior to implementation. Four volunteer spots are open on this day. Two slots are available for each OT cohort.
This unique experience allows medical students to actively engage in the education and development of high school students with disabilities. Through a partnership with Ball High School, UTMB students will support classroom educators by facilitating meaningful interactions and adaptive learning activities. This collaboration provides future healthcare professionals with valuable exposure to inclusive education, disability advocacy, and person-centered communication—enhancing their ability to serve individuals with diverse needs. Ball High School is at 4115 Avenue O, Galveston. You may find a spot in the large parking lot across from Ball High or along 41st Street. You will enter the school at the entrance closest to 41st Street (there is a flagpole near this entrance). Check in: Go to the Front Desk and sign in on the High School Sign in sheet in the blue binder; your specific classroom will be listed there.
Hospital to Home (H2H) is a student-led clinical experience aimed at connecting hospitalized patients at high risk for unmet social and medical needs with the appropriate resources. The program aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the need for future hospitalization. Students in the program help facilitate a successful transition of care by providing basic medical equipment, assessing social determinants of health, and identifying community resources to bridge those gaps. Please confirm you can access St. Vincent’s Epic Context ASAP.
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Dress Code: Business Professional or Scrubs. Please be sure to view the video stream link prior to attending your session. Hospital to Home (H2H) is a student-led clinical experience aimed at connecting hospitalized patients at high risk for unmet social and medical needs with the appropriate resources. The program aims to improve health outcomes and reduce the need for future hospitalization. Students in the program help facilitate a successful transition of care by providing basic medical equipment, assessing social determinants of health, and identifying community resources to bridge those gaps. Please confirm you can access St. Vincent’s Epic Context ASAP, even before your first day, as it may take a couple days for activation. • ALL MS1s and most MS4s will already have access to St. Vincent’s Epic so you will NOT have to go the link below. If you have not used St. Vincent’s Epic in the last 90 days, you must call the help desk at 409-772-5200 to reactivate your access. • If you are a MS4 and have NEVER used St. Vincent’s Epic, use this link to obtain access (must be on the VPN or UTMB WiFi to access this site). Under “Dual Access for St. Vincent’s Clinics,” it walks through how to get to the attestation to gain access to St. Vincent’s Epic.
Drug Court is a legal system that provides an opportunity for substance use offenders to undergo a lengthy and meticulous rehabilitation program to clear their record and avoid incarceration. It is led by Judge Ellisor, and is staffed by a legal team, parole officers, and community support systems. The first hour consists of updates from staff and going over the participants for the day.
The Harmony Healers program is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come together to perform music for patients in the hospital and increase patient morale. Soloists (or duets if you prefer to prepare with another person in advance) who sing and/or play an instrument are welcome to attend these sessions to prepare and perform music for patients. When you arrive, you will receive information about the role of music in healing and some logistical information. Afterwards, you will go up to your assigned unit and perform for patients until 4:00pm. You should have a few pieces of music memorized to perform for patients.
The Harmony Healers program is an opportunity for students, faculty, and staff to come together to perform music for patients in the hospital and increase patient morale. Soloists (or duets if you prefer to prepare with another person in advance) who sing and/or play an instrument are welcome to attend these sessions to prepare and perform music for patients. When you arrive, you will receive information about the role of music in healing and some logistical information. Afterwards, you will go up to your assigned unit and perform for patients until 4:00pm. You should have a few pieces of music memorized to perform for patients.
Work directly with 3rd and 4th grade children, helping them improve social skills, reading, mathematics, and learning while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with ACE, you’ll play a key role in shaping young learners’ futures while gaining valuable experience for your medical career. You may be helping in a variety of areas from gardening outdoors to tutoring indoors. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes so you can move around easily. Casual dress is fine. Plan to arrive between 3:30pm and 3:45pm. Parents will be picking up their kids around this time so you can expect traffic around the school. Oppe Elementary is on 2915 81st Street in Galveston. You can park in the playground parking lot that is across the street from Oppe and walk up to the front entrance. Let them know you are there for the ACE after school program for tutoring. Please bring your driver’s license as you may need it to enter the school.
Work directly with 3rd and 4th grade children, helping them improve social skills, reading, mathematics, and learning while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with ACE, you’ll play a key role in shaping young learners’ futures while gaining valuable experience for your medical career. You may be helping in a variety of areas from gardening outdoors to tutoring indoors. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes so you can move around easily. Casual dress is fine. Plan to arrive between 3:30pm and 3:45pm. Parents will be picking up their kids around this time so you can expect traffic around the school. Parker Elementary is on 6802 Jones Dr. in Galveston. You can park in the school parking lot and walk up to the front entrance. Let them know you are there for the ACE after school program. Please bring your driver’s license as you may need it to enter the school. You will need to sign in when you arrive.
Work directly with 3rd and 4th grade children, helping them improve social skills, reading, mathematics, and learning while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with ACE, you’ll play a key role in shaping young learners’ futures while gaining valuable experience for your medical career. You may be helping in a variety of areas from gardening outdoors to tutoring indoors. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes so you can move around easily. Casual dress is fine. Plan to arrive between 3:30pm and 3:45pm. Parents will be picking up their kids around this time so you can expect traffic around the school. Parker Elementary is on 6802 Jones Dr. in Galveston. You can park in the school parking lot and walk up to the front entrance. Let them know you are there for the ACE after school program. Please bring your driver’s license as you may need it to enter the school. You will need to sign in when you arrive.
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Work directly with 3rd and 4th grade children, helping them improve social skills, reading, mathematics, and learning while fulfilling your service-learning requirements. By partnering with ACE, you’ll play a key role in shaping young learners’ futures while gaining valuable experience for your medical career. You may be helping in a variety of areas from gardening outdoors to tutoring indoors. Please wear comfortable clothes and shoes so you can move around easily. Casual dress is fine. Plan to arrive between 3:30pm and 3:45pm. Parents will be picking up their kids around this time so you can expect traffic around the school. Oppe Elementary is on 2915 81st Street in Galveston. You can park in the playground parking lot that is across the street from Oppe and walk up to the front entrance. Let them know you are there for the ACE after school program for tutoring. Please bring your driver’s license as you may need it to enter the school.
Volunteers/service learners will help children from pre-K through second grade grow vegetables and fruits a the school gardens, read aloud, and give the children books to keep. Volunteers make a big difference in language and learning by being caring adults to engage in conversation. Sign in at the schools with Paula Mian, Garden Manager for SMART Family Literacy. Be sure to sign up for SMART and not a different nonprofit or program. Text questions to (409) 771-4155.
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HOLA! Join the dedicated team at St. Vincent's as a volunteer and make a meaningful impact in your community. In this role, you'll provide essential support to Spanish-speaking patients by assisting with check-ins at the front desk, handling phone calls, and offering general translation services. Your help will ensure clear communication and compassionate care for individuals who primarily speak Spanish. This is a great opportunity to be part of a caring team while helping improve the health and well-being of our community members.
KoKo Kafe’ is a positive, relaxed, and non-intimidating experience that will focus on tutoring Math and Reading/Writing provided by Urban Strategies, Inc. Urban Strategies is part of the Galveston Revitalization Program located at the Cedars at Carver Park, the Villas on the This 13-week Eco-Art Residency program provides 3rd–8th grade students living in Galveston’s Northside of Broadway community with hands-on learning in science, art, and environmental stewardship. Based at The Oleanders at Broadway, students will explore STEM and fine arts through interactive lessons, mural creation, and local field adventures across the island. Volunteers will support afterschool sessions, assist on family STEAM nights. Through this experience, students will build confidence, connect with their environment, and see themselves as scientists, artists, and leaders in their own community. • Mondays & Friday: Students (Grades 3–8) will explore science and art through hands-on lessons and begin designing a large mural focused on Galveston’s natural environment. • Tuesday: Reading • Wednesday: Math • Thursdays (Family STEAM Nights): Families are invited to join for interactive science and art activities—like underwater robotics, dissections, and environmental exploration. When UTMB students arrive at The Oleanders at Broadway, you park at the second building. (The second building behind the main one right off Broadway) Upon arrival, be sure to sign your name on the sign-in sheet with leadership. Please contact Brittany Key 281-433-9944 or Rashunn Washington 832-997-1024 if you have any questions upon arrival.
Park along 52nd Street and text Paula at 409-599-0894 upon arrival. Volunteers will help set up and take down the party, greet and check families in, help children do art and science activities, make smoothies, and other hands-on activities.
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HOLA! Join the dedicated team at St. Vincent's as a volunteer and make a meaningful impact in your community. In this role, you'll provide essential support to Spanish-speaking patients by assisting with check-ins at the front desk, handling phone calls, and offering general translation services. Your help will ensure clear communication and compassionate care for individuals who primarily speak Spanish. This is a great opportunity to be part of a caring team while helping improve the health and well-being of our community members.
