Volunteers are the Heart and Soul of Bay Area Turning Point. They contribute thousands of hours of service to the agency annually. Our volunteers range in age from teenagers to senior citizens. For those wishing to share their time and talent, monthly orientations are held. Please see the volunteer orientation and requirements for details.
2012 - VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION SCHEDULE AND REQUIREMENTS Volunteer Opportunities Take a stand against violence and abuse - support a journey of peace, become a BATP volunteer!
Crisis Hotline Assistant: support those in crisis by offering an ear to listen and a heart to get them to the help they need. Guide callers to needed resources which may be a referral to services outside of BATP or schedule them for a BATP assessment so we can begin the rebuilding process. Required comprehensive training is provided. Shifts are available M-F, 8:30am – 5pm.
Childcare Assistant: support daily operations and supervision of children at the Childcare Center. Duties may include preparing meals and snacks, cleaning and sanitizing activity room toys, assisting with childcare laundry, and supervising children during activities and field trips. Shifts are available M-F, 7:30am-8pm.
Childcare Tutors: support the education of children. Help strengthen a child’s ability in a subject and assist them in completing homework. Be a mentor; mentorship are available and you can specify male and female children.
Resale Shop Assistant: support the resale shop that provides resources for BATP women’s programs. Duties may include accepting donations, sorting merchandise, pricing items, stocking the floor, assisting customers, ringing up cash register sales and maintaining cleanliness of the store. (See resale shop for shop information.)
Clerical Aid: support office tasks including data entry, file maintenance, preparing informational packets, organizing, stuffing and mailing special project literature.
Maintenance Specialist: support facilities by performing light and general maintenance. Flexible scheduling is available.
Special Projects: support fundraiser and awareness events, food and back to school drives by actively recruiting donors and/or donations for the agency.
Community Outreach Assistant: support the ongoing education of community to the importance of the agency’s mission by staffing informational fairs, posting literature in the community, create education and public awareness materials and/or speaking to groups about domestic violence and sexual assault.
Food Services Aid: support the shelter kitchen by picking up donations weekly from local restaurants or by maintaining a clean, organized kitchen and food pantry.
Janitorial Cleaning Assistant: support the agency by keeping the facilities clean. Vacuum, dust, wipe counters, steam floors and clean bathrooms.
Group Opportunities: contact the Volunteer Coordinator for current list of projects.
If you are interested in volunteering or attending a volunteer orientation, please contact our Volunteer Services Manager, Sheryl Dickerson.
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Spotlight
GIRL SCOUT TROOP #7321 demonstrates an act of kindness.
The young ladies of Troup #7321 brought their smiles together with several hand tied fleece blankets they created for the women and children in our shelter. It is amazing to see such eager young people care enough to share their time and talents with those in need. Hats off to all of our giving Girl Scouts & Leaders!
Area YOUTH give back to the community.
Young men and women from area church youth groups support our food pantry during the January – February Food Drive. The dedicated teens gathered food donations to ensure the women and children of our shelter have three balanced nutritional meals and snacks daily.
Awesome job!
The Houston Texans Community Quarterback program recognizes individuals that volunteer with United Way Agencies in the Greater Houston area who exemplify leadership, dedication and commitment to improving their communities. Marvis Carmichael with Star Toyota was chosen as a 2010 finalist for his service to Bay Area Turning Point. He was awarded $1,500 for Bay Area Turning Point and was recognized at the game January 2, 2011.
For twelve years, Marvis has led area Kroger stores in community-food drives to ensure we have the food needed to serve daily meals in our shelter and to give food to non-residential clients in need. His food drive collections help us to serve over 120,000 meals in shelter annually. Amazingly, he also volunteers for many other service organizations and is generally at the forefront of leading efforts to make the goals of non-profits successful so that they can serve the community. THANK YOU MARVIS FOR ALL YOU DO!!
Marvis Carmichael (second from left) at the Houston Texans game January 2, 2011.
2011 Volunteer Award Winners:
The Charlotte Franklin Award: Russell Herring, BATP Board Member
The Giving Award: Becky Clark
The Voice Award: Ecclesia Clear Lake Church
The Colin Fox Award: Rica Mauricio
The Star Award: Chevron
The Spirit of Volunteerism: Rita Armstrong
The Spirit of Volunteerism: Charlotte Birdsell
The Spirit of Volunteerism: Sue Plaumann
The Spirit of Volunteerism: Jane Saladin
The Spirit of Volunteerism: Linda Turchi
The Spirit of Volunteerism: Susan Zinn
The Partnership Award: Booz Allen Hamilton
The Partnership Award: CCISD Project Self Respect
The Partnership Award: Harris County District Attorney's Office FV Unit
The Partnership Award: UHCL Police Department, Officer Cory Mickens
NOTICE TO POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are subject to a criminal background check. Convictions of FRAUD, THEFT OR ASSAULT ARE PROHIBITED.
Volunteer applicants who received services from our agency within the past 6 months are ineligible.
