Golden Triangle RSVP Volunteer Stations and Volunteer Opportunities
The volunteer stations and volunteer opportunities listed are the current needs of the Golden Triangle RSVP. If you see something that interests you, be sure to call and find out more. Serving Hardin, Jasper, Jefferson and Orange Counties.
American Cancer Society – Volunteers are needed to serve as “Community Outreach” at area cancer centers and Reach to Recovery Mentoring. Reach to Recovery Program mentors newly diagnosed cancer patients.
American Red Cross – Volunteers provide food, assist with shelter. Volunteers offer comfort and assistance with helping families affected by major disasters such as fire.
Area Agency on Aging – Volunteers serve as Ombudsman in area nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Baptist Hospital of Southeast Texas – Volunteers assist in Day Surgery, Escort, Giftshop, ICU Surgery Desk, Information Desk, Pharmacy Assistant and Popcorn/candy cart.
Beaumont Police Department – Phone calls are made daily to homebound elderly to check on their welfare.
Beaumont Independent School District – Tutors and ROAR (Reach Out and Read Program) in area elementary schools.
Beaumont Public Library-Literacy Program – Tutoring adults in ESL (English as a Second Language) and High School Equivalency that will lead them into economic growth.
Big Thicket Association – Teach Educational Land Activities to students in regards to the Neches vast and diverse ecosystems. Volunteers will be trained on the activities of their choosing (Ex. Nature Exploration-Walk, Nature Games: Food Chain – Food Web, Watershed – Pollution, Trash & Treasures). Most school trips are in April and May between 9:00 am and 2:00 pm. Assistant may select volunteer days from NRIB schedule which will include: date, timeframe, number of student groups, student grade level, and number of volunteers for land activities.
Seeking friendly, positive attitudes, willing to help out and fill in as needed. Dress code varies by activity. However, school activities require closed toe shoes, sleeve shirts that cover midsection, pants / shorts of modest length. Volunteers are responsible for their own food, snacks, drinks, water and other needs such as hat, sunscreen, mosquito spray
Big Thicket National Preserve – Volunteers are needed at the Visitor’s Center, trash pick-up, trail maintenance, seeding and planting in the Preserve
Buna Public Library- Assist with shelving books, processing books and fundraising.
Catholic Charities – VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance). Volunteers prepare tax returns for low to moderate individuals and families. Food preparation and food service at the Hospitality Center, soup kitchen in Port Arthur, Market to Hope, serve as market assistant. Volunteers also serve as Group Facilitator for Elijah’s Place.
Christus Hospital – St. Elizabeth – Volunteers assist as Escort, in Giftshop, Information Desk, Surgery Waiting Room
Christus Jasper Memorial Hospital – Volunteers assist as Escort, Greeter and Gift Shop.
Garth House – Join a compassionate team dedicated to preventing child abuse and supporting families in need. As a volunteer, you’ll visit new parents at local hospitals, providing essential resources and education on topics like shaken baby syndrome, sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), safe sleep practices, and postpartum depression. Your role is vital in helping parents create safe environments, offering guidance to foster health and security for their newborns.
Volunteer Requirements: All volunteers must complete background checks and receive training to ensure our client’s safety and confidentiality.
Giving Field – Plant, weed, water and harvest plants at local community garden which supports area soup kitchens.
Greater Jasper Share – Volunteers assist with packing and food distribution to clients, stocking shelves and office help.
Hardin Jefferson Hunger Initiative – Volunteers are needed to assist with assembly of bags of food on Mondays before second Tuesday and 2nd & 3rd
Tuesday with food distribution to clients.
Henry’s Place – Putting out milk, juice, cereal, signing clients in at day center for the homeless. Assist at registration and hygiene desk.
Jasper Public Library – Volunteers are needed to shelve books, organize books, checking patrons in and out on computer, assist patrons with book selections, story time with children and summer reading program.
Jefferson County Long Term Recovery Group – Volunteers are needed to assemble packets, help at community events and assist public with ISTAT (Individual State of Texas Assessment Tool)
Kirbyville Christian Outreach – Assist with food distribution, help in the clothing store and interview clients for assistance with rent and utilities.
Lakeside Center – Distribute health related materials to nursing homes and assisted living residents that will enable them to make better decisions about their healthcare. These volunteers are members of the choir at the Center.
McFaddin Ward House – Volunteers are needed to serve as docents and assist with special events, projects and programs.
Nutrition and Services for Seniors – Help in the community garden by planting, weeding, water and harvesting plants and delivering meals on wheels to our local citizens who are homebound elderly or disabled.
Orange Christian Services – Help in the community garden by planting, weeding, water and harvesting plants. Interview clients and assist in food pantry and clothing area.
Paradigm at Kountze Nursing – Friendly visitors are needed, assist with games and activities.
RSVP – Special projects and special events.
Some Other Place – Help prepare & serve a hot cooked meal for homeless residents in our community, deliver meals to our local citizens who are homebound elderly or disabled; serve in food pantry and clothing area and interview clients. Assist with special programs, ie. Back to School, Thanksgiving and Christmas projects.
Southeast Texas Food Bank – Help to feed our community by sorting food and non-food items. Distributing school supplies to teachers in “School Tools”.
Southeast Texas Hospice – Volunteers are needed to serve in respite capacity, going into patient’s homes and giving the caregiver a needed break. Training and background check provided by Southeast Texas Hospice, TB skin test is also required. Patients are located in Jefferson and Orange Counties.
Southeast Texas Regional Planning Commission – Clerical duties when needed in the Administration Office
Southeast Texas Stages formerly, Beaumont Community Players – Serve as ushers
Southeast Veterans Service Group – Serving at area funerals of veterans by participating in honor detail.
United Board of Missions – Delivering meals on wheels to our local citizens who are homebound elderly or disabled; assist in food pantry, clothing mission and interview clients.
Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic – Provide snacks for veterans, provide vital medications for veterans in the pharmacy and help transport veterans to urgent doctor appointments in Houston. Volunteers are needed to make phone calls to patients regarding next day appointments. “Red Coat” Ambassadors are needed to greet at the Clinic to those entering the building.
