Volunteer Houston Marks National Volunteer Week with Call to Serve Across Greater Houston

During National Volunteer Week, April 19 to 25, 2026, Volunteer Houston is calling on the community to get involved while recognizing individuals and organizations strengthening Greater Houston through service.

Volunteer Houston, a program of IM Houston and a Points of Light Global Affiliate, connects individuals, nonprofits, and companies to meaningful volunteer opportunities across the region. More than 104,000 registered volunteers use the platform, which serves 13 counties and helps mobilize support where it is needed most.

“National Volunteer Week is a time to recognize those who serve and invite others to take part,” said Gayla Wilson, Community Engagement Officer for IM Houston. “Through Volunteer Houston, anyone can find a way to make a difference.”

This year’s spotlight volunteers reflect the range of impact made possible through service. Ron McFarlane supports seniors through community gardening in Third Ward. Holt Nguyen Lee created a public speaking camp for students at Family Point Resources Community Center. Volunteers from Crystal Beach Community Church deliver Meals on Wheels and provide connection for homebound seniors. Janice Stivison supports The Woods Project, helping students participate in outdoor education programs that build confidence and leadership.

These stories highlight how Volunteer Houston connects people to purpose and strengthens communities across the region.

Whether you are looking to give your time, recruit volunteers, or engage your team in service, Volunteer Houston offers a simple way to get involved.

To learn more or find opportunities to serve, visit volunteerhouston.org.

ABOUT IM HOUSTON (formerly known as Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston)

A United Way partner, IM Houston, brings people of diverse faith traditions together for dialogue, collaboration, and service, as a demonstration of our shared beliefs. IM Houston's work includes Meals on Wheels and Animeals, which deliver meals and more to homebound seniors and their pets; Refugee Services which works with documented refugees to achieve self-sufficiency, Volunteer Houston, that matches volunteers with nonprofits throughout the region, along with community engagement and interfaith relations programs, fostering understanding, respect, and engagement among people of all faiths. For more information, visit https://imhouston.org.