by Brent Wilkins Joe Naguit, a member of the Jesse Jones Park Volunteers, understands the importance of aluminum recycling. He has spent the past two years volunteering to sort materials deposited in the JJPV aluminum recycling receptacle and take them to a nearby recycling facility. It’s an important job, given that cans are one of […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Cory Noble Sharing His Knowledge of Texas Pioneer History
by Brent Wilkins If you’ve ever visited Jones Park or attended an event there, you’ve likely seen Jesse Jones Park Volunteer Cory Noble doing what he enjoys most – serving the community. Noble, who has been a volunteer for the past three years, serves as the 2nd vice president of the JJPV Board of Directors […]
Volunteering in Precinct 4: How and Why to Give Back to the Community
By Kaci Woodrome Donating time is one of the most precious gifts to anyone or any organization. But when it comes to volunteering, the options can seem endless and overwhelming, especially for a heavily populated area like Harris County that has so many nonprofits needing help from the community. Because the choices are difficult to […]
Volunteer Grants and Matching Gifts
By Christy Jones You don’t have to be wealthy to contribute thousands to your favorite nonprofit. Volunteers at Mercer Botanic Gardens have raised nearly $30,000 over the past few years through company and nonprofit gift matching programs. “Volunteer grants support Mercer Botanic Gardens and the Mercer Botanical Center in a phenomenal way,” said Suzzanne Chapman, […]
Volunteer Spotlight: National Charity League
Serving the community brings a special kind of excitement to the hearts of many, especially when it’s alongside those you love. That appeal is what drives many mothers and daughters to join the National Charity League, a volunteer organization created especially for mothers and their school-age daughters. Although NCL chapters are active across the nation, […]
Volunteer Meet & Greet
Interested in volunteering? Stop by the Nature Center for a casual gathering with staff and volunteers Learn about the variety of rewarding park volunteer opportunities. New volunteers welcome! Ages 16+.
Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Second Sunday Pickers’ Bill Hunn
Few scenarios test the skills of a musician like a public jam session. Unlike reading music, jam sessions require players to improvise while keeping time and tune with others. When players work well together, the experience can be transcendent. “Playing with other people teaches musicians to keep time,” said Bill Hunn, the volunteer leader of […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Howard Rose
For Howard Rose, there’s nothing better than being outside. When most Harris County residents are blasting air conditioners during the hottest part of the summer, Rose is outdoors working with children as a Summer Nature Camp counselor. “Being outside is just so much fun!” said Rose. “I love the outdoors and want the kids to […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Howard Rose
For Howard Rose, there’s nothing better than being outside. When most Harris County residents are blasting air conditioners during the hottest part of the summer, Rose is outdoors working with children as a Summer Nature Camp counselor. “Being outside is just so much fun!” said Rose. “I love the outdoors and want the kids to […]
Volunteer Spotlight: Amy Conroy, Mom, Artist, and Gardener
Ask Amy Conroy what she enjoys doing most and she will tell you spending time with her children is her favorite pastime. Her other passionate pursuits, art and gardening, are tied for a close second. As a Trees and Shrubs volunteer at Mercer Botanic Gardens, Amy relishes both. Read below to learn how she balances […]