Volunteers
are the Heart of Bay Area Turning Point and contribute thousands
of hours of service to the agency each year. Volunteers range from
teenagers to senior citizens. Orientation sessions are held throughout
the year for those who wish to share their time and talents in special
projects, direct services and prevention activities.
Crisis Hotline Counselor:support those in crisis by offering an ear to listen and a heart to get them to the help they need. Guide callers to their 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 available M-F, 8:30am – 5pm.
Childcare Assistant: support in the operation of the day care center, assist with supervision of children at the childcare center, such as preparing meals/snacks, cleaning toys in activity room, assist with childcare laundry, and supervising the children during activities and field trips. Shifts available M-F, 7:30am-8pm
Childcare Tutors: support the further education of children, help strengthen a child’s ability in a subject and help a child complete homework with a better understand of the subject. Mentorship, male and female, is available.
Resale Shop Assistant & Cashier: support the resale shop that support BATP women’s programs by accepting donations, sorting merchandise, pricing items, stocking the floor, assisting customers, ringing up cash register sales and maintaining cleanliness of the store.
Clerical Aid: support office task 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 available.
Special Projects: support fundraiser and awareness events, food and back to school drives by activity recruiting donors and/or donations for the agency.
Community Outreach Assistant:support the ongoing education of community to the importance of agencies mission by staffing informational fairs, posting literature in the community, create education and public awareness materials and/or speak 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 an organized and clean food pantry and kitchen.
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 the Volunteer Coordinator, Sheryl Dickerson by phone at (281) 338-7600 or e-mail
at sdickerson@bayareaturningpoint.com
ITEMS TO BRING: REGULAR & COURT ORDERED COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS
NOTE: Students requiring community service for a school project, class or graduation are considered "Regular Comminity Volunteers" as long as the hours are not Court Ordered for a student 14/15 years of age.
2 forms
of identification; 1 must be with a photo
3 personal
references including name, mailing address, telephone number,
fax number and e-mail address. The three references must be of
no relation to you and have been acquainted with you for at least
1 year
$15.00 (exact cash or check only) to
cover the cost of a criminal background check. No previous charges
of theft, fraud or assault.
NOTE:
It is the policy of BATP to not hire volunteer applicants who have
received services from our agency within the previous 12 month period
VOLUNTEERS 14-17 YEARS OF AGE:
14/15 years of age can ONLY volunteer if a parent accompanies and completes a Volunteer Orientation with their child; thereafter the parent must volunteer with the child HOWEVER, if volunteer service hours are Court Ordered the child is not eligible to volunteer with the agency.
16/17 years of age can ONLY volunteer if a parent accompanies them to the Volunteer Orientation, thereafter the child can volunteer without a parent accompaniment.
If you are
interested in volunteering or attending a volunteer orientation,
please contact the Volunteer Coordinator, sheryl dickerson by phone at (281) 338-7600 or e-mail
at sdickerson@bayareaturningpoint.com.
CHRISTUS FOUNDATION assisted the agency in meeting client's healthcare needs on a grand scale. The Mobile Unit provided free wellness exams to fifteen residential and two non residential clients on June 16 at the agency's Crisis Intervention Center. Four St. John's staff administered health tests which included breast exams, pap smears and lab testing within the mobile unit itself. All of the services are much needed and are a valuable resource to women without insurance to help maintain wellness.
One of the agency's case management goals is to prioritize full bodied wellness to include the physical, emotional and spiritual. Thanks to the mobile unit, these clients have begun their journey to a healthier lifestyle and a greater sense of "starting over". Bay Area Turning Point applauds St. John for their continued proactive approach to healing the community and to the women who chose to prioritize their healthcare by utilizing such a valuable resource. YOU DID IT AGAIN CHRISTUS FOUNDATION - THANK YOU!
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
