CAM simply could not run without our volunteers! There are many areas where your gifts and talents can be utilized to help here at the ministry. For volunteers under 16 years of age, please read below for CAM’s Volunteer Policy for Youth. We appreciate the wonderful gift of your time and talents, and would love to welcome you to the CAM family!
Our Volunteer Services team will help you figure out your best-fit volunteer opportunity. All volunteers attend a brief orientation and tour our facility. Click below for more information on upcoming tours and schedule your volunteer orientation.
If you are seeking to fulfill a court-ordered mandate for community service, please contact our Operations and Facilities Director, Joseph Davis, at 281-723-0310 or email josephd@cypressassistance.org to schedule your community service orientation.
Please note that ALL court-ordered community service participants MUST be 18 years of age or older. We are unable to accommodate minors under the age of 18 requiring court-ordered community service.
Are you interested in volunteering with a group? Bring your friends, coworkers, Sunday school class, organization, etc. We have a different volunteer sign-up process for groups — please contact our director of volunteer services at volunteer@cypressassistance.org.
If you would like more information about sharing your time and your gift of service with your community at Cypress Assistance Ministries, please email our volunteer coordinator at volunteer@cypressassistance.org or call 281-955-7684.
Groups of all ages are welcome to schedule a guided tour of the ministry and see how CAM serves the community.
Email us at volunteer@cypressassistance.org to schedule a tour!
Cypress Assistance Ministries appreciates young volunteers and the role they play in serving our community! Below are guidelines for volunteering.
Volunteers 16 years and older may volunteer without adult supervision once they complete the volunteer application and tour. No volunteer hours may be completed until these steps have been taken. High School and College Students must work at least 2 hours at a time with a minimum of 10 hours overall.
No children under the age of 16 are eligible to volunteer on an individual basis.
Groups of youths ages 14 and older may be eligible to work in our food pantry with adult supervision. The group must provide one adult for every 5 youths. Group volunteer projects may be available during our regular work hours and should be scheduled at least two weeks prior to the date you wish to work.
Due to space constraints, there will be a limit on the number of people that can work per shift and on the days available to work.
Young volunteers have so much to offer and there are many opportunities to serve that benefit those in need who are served by CAM. For their safety, children under the age of 16 may not volunteer here in the building, but there are great projects to consider holding in other locations.
Holding a food drive, having a bake sale, setting up a lemonade stand, or having school supply drive will benefit many. Try a scavenger hunt for needed pantry items. Host a mock baby shower to collect needed baby items. Build “Flu Season Survival Kits” with over the counter cold medicines. And of course, holding a toy drive to share toys at Christmas is always wonderful.
