How to Volunteer
To get started, please follow the link to complete our Volunteer Application Form.
If you have any additional questions, please email Emma Foytlin at emmaf@avondalehouse.org.
Next Steps
Current Opportunities
Adult Day Program opportunities with adult participant interaction (Weekday) **Avondale House trained support staff will always be present. **
· Arts & Crafts – Lead an arts and crafts workshop in one of our adult day classrooms. Examples include painting, drawing, stenciling, etc.
· Cooking Class – Instruct participants on how to cook and prepare food. Examples include making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, baking cupcakes, cookie decorating, making pizza, etc.
· Fitness Fridays – Lead a fitness activity in our adult day rec room. Examples include dancing, basketball, yoga, etc.
Residential Program opportunities with adult participant interaction (Weeknight/Weekend) **Avondale House trained support staff will always be present. **
· Community Outing Assistant – Accompany adult residents while they participate in community-based outings. Outings can include going to dinner, visiting a grocery store, bowling, going to church, etc.
· Daily Activities – Visit one of our residential homes and assist residents with daily activities. Activities can include cooking, a game night, going on neighborhood walks, karaoke night, etc.
Opportunities with non-participant interaction (Weekday)
· Donation Drives – Avondale House is always in need of household supplies for our residential program. Donations of items and gift cards are always welcomed and appreciated. If interested in coordinating a donation drive, please reach out to emmaf@avondalehouse.org.
· Landscaping & Gardening – Avondale House and our four group homes frequently need landscaping and gardening maintenance. Come help us maintain our flower beds, shrubs, trees, and plants.
General Opportunities
- Administrative – We’re looking for a friendly face to join us as a Front Desk/Reception Volunteer! This role is essential in creating a warm and welcoming environment for our guests. Responsibilities include answering phones, greeting visitors, and providing general assistance at the front desk.
- Event Volunteers – Support for specific events throughout the year:
- Annual Events - Help us at annual fundraising events by helping with setup, working the event, and breaking down.
- Bingo Bash - Thursday, September 25, 2025
- Chevron Houston Marathon race weekend - January 10 and 11, 2026
- The Embracing Autism Evening, Hear our Voices - Saturday, April 18, 2026
- Annual Events - Help us at annual fundraising events by helping with setup, working the event, and breaking down.
- Landscaping – The Avondale House campus and our residences frequently need landscaping and gardening maintenance. Come help us maintain our flower beds, shrubs, trees, and plants! This is a great opportunity for school service hours or groups!
- Family opportunities: Home for the Holidays - provide presents to residents that aren't going home for the holidays this year.
Restrictions to Note
- Age restriction: while we do accept volunteers ages 16 and up, we cannot allow anyone under 18 in our training rooms without an adult accompanying them.
- For a list of needs and supplies, please see our Donate page for our Amazon Wishlists.