The City of Houston relies on volunteers to assist in various departments and activities. While we hope that there will be many mutually beneficial results in volunteering, we cannot promise permanent employment to anyone. The City of Houston website (www.houstontx.gov/jobs) has job openings available and we encourage interested individuals to explore these opportunities.
Houstonians showed the world their big hearts and willingness to step up with compassion and competence when the lives of hundreds of thousands of Americans were changed by the storms of wind and water.
It showed us that when we are united as a community, we can accomplish miracles.
Everywhere I go, I find people who are willing to pitch in: to make a difference in our schools, to strengthen public safety, and to serve the needs of the most vulnerable in our community.
That's why we've organized volunteer opportunities throughout the City. Now, each and every Houstonian can find some wonderful opportunities through our Volunteers Initiative Program (VIP) that encompass many areas of interest and all levels of skill.
Mayor Bill White needs you to help Houston lead Texas in celebrating our nation’s birthday! The Mayor’s Official Fourth of July Celebration, Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks presented by Shell, will bring thousands of people into the heart of Houston for food, fun, and fireworks! The event will be simulcast by our friends at ABC 13. To help put Houston’s best foot forward, we need your help as event volunteers. Assignments can include assisting as festival greeters or tending any of the many booths that make up the festival’s infrastructure. In return for their time, volunteers will be treated to world-class entertainment, event t-shirts, free parking, excellent prize drawings, great refreshments, and a dazzling fireworks display. Volunteers who agree to work a double-shift will get a free dinner and a chance to win a free night at the DoubleTree Hotel Houston Downtown.
Visit the website at www.freedomovertexas.org for volunteer signup and event information. We hope to see you on the 4th!
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Mayor Bill White needs you to help Houston lead Texas in celebrating our nation’s birthday! The Mayor’s Official Fourth of July Celebration, Freedom Over Texas with Fireworks presented by Shell, will bring thousands of people into the heart of Houston for food, fun, and fireworks! The event will be simulcast by our friends at ABC 13. To help put Houston’s best foot forward, we need your help as event volunteers. Assignments can include assisting as festival greeters or tending any of the many booths that make up the festival’s infrastructure. In return for their time, volunteers will be treated to world-class entertainment, event t-shirts, free parking, excellent prize drawings, great refreshments, and a dazzling fireworks display. Volunteers who agree to work a double-shift will get a free dinner and a chance to win a free night at the DoubleTree Hotel Houston Downtown.