Counselor's Corner - Volunteering

IMPORTANT VOLUNTEERING INFORMATION

ALL Service hours MUST be turned in to Ms. G in the Counseling Office.

Report ALL community service hours HERE. You MUST still turn in your physical community service log to Ms. G in the Counseling Office for Verification!

Community Service Google Form: Service Hour Submission Log

Gold Cords are given to Seniors with at least 100 approved hours of Community Service.

350+ approved hours make students eligible for the Vanguard award. It is not a guarantee of award.

Need more information on Volunteering or how to apply? Feel free to stop by the Counseling Center.

Need a Community Service Log?

Download this one!

Community Service Log as of 8.15.25.pdf

VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES

Date Specific Opportunities

Pasadena AFSP Walk - Volunteer positions vary

When: September 27, 2025

Where: Burke-Crenshaw Park

Ongoing Opportunities

Bookstore Attendant at the Central Library (1201 Jeff Ginn)

The library is looking for volunteers (ages 16+) to help in their bookstore. Duties include greeting & assisting customers, as well as helping maintain the bookstore. Various shifts are available. Contact Cassie Loftin-Shepherd at (713) 475-4852 or at Cloftin-shepherd@pasadenatx.gov.

Volunteer at the Pasadena Animal Shelter (5150 Burke)

Help our animal shelter come to the rescue of thousands of animals each year! Pasadena Animal Control and Adoption is very proud and grateful for the commitment and dedication of the volunteers who help make such a difference in these animals’ lives. Volunteers are needed for numerous jobs. Must be 16+ and attend a mandatory training orientation. Contact Sarah Garcia at SHGarcia@pasadenatx.gov or at (281) 991-0602, ext. 15.

The Salvation Army

Volunteering at The Salvation Army Food Pantry offers a great opportunity for individuals to provide a meaningful, positive impact in the community. For more information, please call or e-mail Diana Perez, Volunteer Coordinator at: Diana.perez@uss.salvationarmy.org or call 713-378-0020.

Interfaith Caring Ministries

Seeking volunteers to perform a variety of jobs. Help needed in the Food Pantry, Resale Shop, answering phones, mentoring students after school, helping senior citizens with minor tasks and home repairs. Volunteers MUST be at least 16 years old. If interested in helping, call 281-332-3881. Feel free to visit the website: http://icmtx.org/volunteer-opportunities/Links to an external site..

Other Ongoing Opportunities

City of Pasadena Volunteer Opportunities

Find volunteer opportunities in the Pasadena area

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul offers ongoing volunteer opportunities in the community. The closest location is open Tuesday - Saturday from 8-4 at 6654 Gulf Freeway.

City of Pasadena Volunteer Application

Looking to Volunteer with the City of Pasadena?

You will need to submit an application.

Contact Jennifer Laird (713-475-7259).