Welcome to the City of Houston Volunteer Initiatives Program (VIP)! Houston strongly encourages members of the community to get involved in the development and enhancement of our city. Volunteers have the opportunity to learn more about and participate in a wide variety of government services. Their hard work and dedication undoubtedly benefits the City, the community and the individual.
Since 2004, the Volunteer Initiatives Program has linked hundreds of volunteers in the community to almost every City department, including the Houston Public Library, Mayor's Office, Public Works and Houston Police Department. There are many far-reaching benefits of being a City of Houston volunteer:
Gain valuable work experience
Make use of your talents and abilities
Achieve new skills
Explore career possibilities
Meet new people
Become aware of community issues
Help maintain a high quality of service
Understand your city government
Make a difference!
Volunteers improve our quality of life and strive to make the Houston community a better place to live. Thank you to those who have proven their dedication and strong volunteer.
Contact Information
Rogene Gee Calvert Director
Personnel and
Volunteer Initiatives Program
900 Bagby, Public Level, Suite 019
Houston, TX 77002
Phone:
832.393.0971
Fax: 713.247.3199
Email: volunteer@cityofhouston.net
