M.A.V.S Volunteers
(Maverick Achieving through Volunteer Service)
Maverick Achieving through Volunteer Service: Students earn community service hours with opportunities to help others in the community and to learn what our community needs. View the guidelines below. Volunteer opportunities will be posted here as they become available.
Morton Ranch High School Volunteer Service Program Forms are located in the upper right side of this page or you can pick up a packet from your Grade Level Assistant Principal's Office.
If you have any questions about the program or if you want to provide a volunteer opportunity, please contact your Grade Level Parent Liaison or your Grade Level Teacher Liaison:
9th Grade Parent Liaison: Sherry Contreras (Sherry.Contreras@shell.com)
10th Grade Parent Liaison: Cheryl Curtis (CherylACurtis@Katyisd.org)
11th Grade Parent Liaison: Jana Kincaid (janak@comcast.net)
12th Grade Parent Liaison: Elaine Mundy (eamundy@sbcglobal.net)
Your Teacher Liaisons are:
9th & 10th Grade: Mrs. Shelli Shaw (Rm 2653)
11th & 12th Grade: Mrs. Adrianne Denman (Rm 1601)
or
Mr. Crespo, MAVS Coordinator/9th Grade Principal: RomuloECrespo@katyisd.org
Current Volunteer Opportunities
MRHS Open House
Students can assist with handing out Maps, giving direcctions to parents, or translating for parents who speak a different language other than English during Open House on Monday, September 8th from 6-8pm. If you have any questions or feel like volunteering, please contact Mrs. Cobb, ginacobb@katyisd.org or call 281-237-7800.
MRHS Book Room Help
Students can assist with labeling & Shelving Books in the Book Room in Room 2305. This can only be done after school. If you have any questions or feel like volunteering, please contact Ms. Butler, suzettebutler@katyisd.org or call 281-237-7800.
On-Going Volunteer Opportunities
THIS IS A PARTIAL LIST OF ON-GOING VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATIONS – YOU MAY SEEK YOUR OWN VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES IN ADDITION TO THIS LIST OR THE CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITITES LIST. PLEASE CHECK WITH MR. CRESPO’S OFFICE IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT AN ORGANIZATION.
Autumn Grove Cottage
Spend quality time with seniors in a cozy, home-like atmosphere at Autumn Grove Cottage, located nearby in the front of the Oak Park Trails subdivision. Autumn Grove Cottage is an assisted living facility for individuals with Alzheimer's and related dementias. Activities include arts and crafts, games, exercise, dancing, reading, writing and any other special talents you might have. You may volunteer after school and on weekends. Contact Volunteer Coordinator, Netta Prudhomme at nettaprudhomme@autumngrove.net or (281) 398-6845. Come be a part of our philosophy – “To honor our Residents and those who love and care for them.” Volunteers will need to complete a volunteer application and attend a brief training session. www.autumngrove.net
George Ranch Historical Park-Teen Leadership Program
The Teen Leadership Program is designed for individual students who want to really give back to their local community and is based on a 40 hour per year model
· This program provides personal growth, great benefits, leadership development and numerous volunteer opportunities separated throughout the school year.
· Please sign up by this SUMMER to decide what fun tasks you will do in the fall!!
*Both programs are ways to serve the community through interacting with others in a hands-on environment, while learning good communication, speaking and even acting skills!!*
For more information about volunteer opportunities, please contact Shelley Wong at 281-343-0218 ext. 220 or by email: swong@georgeranch.org
CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF HOUSTON
Website: www.cmhouston.org or call 713-522-1138 xt: 209
HOUSTON MUSEUM OF NATURAL SCIENCE
Flexible days & times. Training required. Call 713-639-4656 or email:
volunteering@hmns.org Website: www.hmns.org
TEENLINE
A service of Crisis Intervention of Houston. Call 713-533-4514 or email:
volunteer@crisishotline.org Website: www.crisishotline.org
INTERFAITH MINISTRIES
Boxing and grocery delivery to the elderly. Call 713-533-4936
Volunteer orientations on first Wednesday of each month @ 5:00 om at offices:
3217 Montrose Blvd. 713-533-4900 Website: www.imgh.org
SALVATION ARMY FAMILY RESIDENCE
Sorting food and clothing, possibly working with children. Call 832-201-8018
Mechelle Henry. Website: www.salvationarmyhouston.org
THE UNITED WAY
Call 713-685-2300 or Website: www.unitedway.org
Alzheimer’s Memory Walk -
http://www.kintera.org/FAF/home/default.asp?ievent=265737
Susan G. Koman Race for the Cure –
http://www.komen-houston.org/site/PageNavigator/Volunteer_How_to
Volunteer Houston –
http://www.volunteerhouston.org/
Citizens for Animal Protection –
http://www.cap4pets.org/support-us/volunteer
Habitat for Humanity -
http://www.habitat.org/getinv/volunteer_programs.aspx?r=r
HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS
Call our local hospitals and inquire about volunteering on a regular basis - some training will most likely be required.
CHRISTUS ST. CATHERINE: 281-599-5700 Website: www.christusstcatherine.org
MEMORIAL HERMANN MEMORIAL CITY
713-242-3830 or Website: www.memorialhermann.org/services
KATY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL:
281-395-7537
ADDITIONAL WEBSITE TO CHECK
www.networkforgood.com Looking for a way to help out in your community? Just click on this site, enter your zip code and how far you are willing to travel, and you’ll instantly receive a list of local volunteer opportunities – from reading to children to doing crafts with seniors.
LOCAL NURSING HOMES:
Volunteers are needed for mini manicures, reading, games and visits with the residents.
BIG BROTHERS/BIG SISTERS
Mentor younger children by calling 713-271-5683 or log in to www.bbbsa.org
KATY CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES
281-391-5261 or Website: www.ktcm.org
TEXAS WILDLIFE REHABILITATION COALITION
Located at Wycliffe and Memorial Dr. (Wilcrest exit). Training is required. Check website at www.twrchouston.org or call 713-468-8972 for volunteering training and shift times. Shifts are 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. and 4 – 7:00 p.m. M-F and 9:30 – 1:00 p.m. weekends. The Baby Bird Program’s email is rozeven@earthlink.net
HOUSTON FOOD BANK
www.houstonfoodbank.org for volunteer opportunities
PROJECT LINUS
If you enjoy sewing, help make quilts for needy children. Website: www.projectlinus.org or contact Sally 281-492-2679 or email: sgburns@houston.rr.com
MEDICAL BRIDGES INCORPORATED
Commit 2-3 hours per week sorting and preparing boxes of donated medical supplies to be sent to third world countries. Website: www.medicalbridges.org or call 713-748-8131
The organizations above are suggestions only. There are many more worthwhile charities, such as local churches, where students can volunteer their time. If you have any questions, please contact your grade level office or email Elaine Mundy: eamundy@sbcglobal.net