Humble ISD Loves Volunteers!

Humble ISD volunteers make a significant contribution to the education of children. Each school year, thousands of volunteers donate hundreds of thousands of hours of service to the school district. There are many ways you can volunteer for Humble ISD. You could volunteer at a school or meet one of the needs identified here.  Need more ideas? Here are 101 ideas of things you could do to volunteer in a public school district. 

Ready to begin? The first step is completing a short online volunteer application. As a part of this process, a background check is completed and within 72 hours, you will receive an email notification regarding the status of your application. This process can now take up to a couple of weeks to complete.

How to Serve as a Chaperone in Humble ISD

Thank you for your interest in being a field trip chaperone. The role of a chaperone is an important one, and while enjoyable, requires accepting certain responsibilities. Please follow the steps outlined below to serve as a chaperone in Humble ISD.

Step 1- Read carefully over these Chaperone Guidelines

Step 2- If you determine that you can commit to following these guidelines, then you will first need to fill out a volunteer application and undergo a background check.  Complete the application and you will receive an email within 72 hours regarding the status of your application.  

Step 3- Once you receive an email that your volunteer application is approved, please print the Chaperone Acknowledgment Form and return to your child's teacher.  You will receive a final verification from your child's teacher if you have been selected to serve as a chaperone. 

Cómo servir como acompañante en Humble ISD

Gracias por su interés en ser un chaperón para las excursiones escolares. El papel de un chaperón es muy importante, y mientras agradable, requiere aceptar ciertas responsabilidades. Por favor, siga los pasos descritos a continuación para servir como acompañante en Humble ISD.

Paso 1- Lea cuidadosamente sobre estas Directrices de Chaperón

Paso 2- Si usted determina que puede comprometerse a seguir estos requisitos, entonces primero tendrá que completar una solicitud de voluntarios y someterse a una verificación de antecedentes.  Complete su solicitud y entre 72 horas recibirá un correo electrónico informándole sobre el estatus de su solicitud.

Paso 3- A la vez que reciba un correo electrónico de que su solicitud de voluntario ha sido aprobada, imprima la Confirmación de Lectura y devuélvela al maestro de su hijo(a). Recibirá una verificación final del maestro de su hijo(a) si ha sido seleccionado para servir como chaperón.

-Elm Grove Elementary needs volunteers to help with the book fair. Sign up to volunteer today!

-Reading buddies are needed at Elm Grove Elementary. Every Thursday morning at 9 a.m. For additional information, please contact Emily Bankston at emily.bankston@strawbridge-umc.org or call (281) 360-4500.

-The Junior Achievement program teaches students financial literacy, work and career readiness, and entrepreneurship. But these lessons aren’t taught by teachers – they are taught by volunteers like yourself who have a unique worldview to share with students. Junior Achievement provides all of the materials and lessons – all they need is your willingness to work with a classroom of students for a few weeks at a time that works around your schedule. Please email Monica Espinosa, Program Manager, or call (713) 337-4775.

-Maplebrook Elementary School Pre-Kindergarten garden needs to be moved from under the trees over to the Kindergarten garden with sun. The other gardens need some tender loving care. The students and teacher have requested two rain barrels to help with watering.  Please email Deedra Wilcox.

-Deerwood Elementary School needs volunteers to help build student planters for the gardens. Please contact email Anne Tynan; if you are interested in this project.

-Atascocita Middle School is looking for some creative landscape designers to help beautify the front of the school.  Plants will be provided for this project. Please email Mavi Marquez.

-Atascocita Middle School is looking for dads, uncles, grandfathers, and community members to volunteer.  Please contact Jermon Malone.

We need YOU to be a Mentor!

A unique opportunity exists in Humble ISD for specialized volunteers willing to commit to an ongoing, school-based relationship with one child who would benefit from having a special friend. These volunteers, known as Mentors, work with school staff to schedule time (usually 30 - 45 minutes per week) to meet with their student.

Mentoring can often make a big difference in a child's life by:

• Improving self-esteem

• Keeping him/her in school

• Improving academic skills

• Introducing him/her to new resources

• Providing support for new behaviors, attitudes and ambitions

To children, mentoring means having a trusted friend who cares about them and listens to them; a role model they can look up to; someone who will help them achieve their dreams. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, read below for some frequently asked questions. Click here to see the mentoring handbook.

What is a mentor?
A mentor is a good listener, a role model, a friend. Mentors create opportunities for students to set goals, develop skills, and achieve their maximum potential. 

What are a mentor's responsibilities? 
A mentor comes to school, usually once a week for 30 to 45 minutes, to meet with an assigned student. A mentor works with school staff to assist the child with social and academic needs. School staff can make suggestions about activities, projects or topics to address. 

What if a mentor has a scheduling conflict? 
If the conflict is known in advance, the student will understand the need to reschedule a visit. If the conflict is an emergency, school staff will be happy to communicate the change to the student and his/her teacher.

What if my student discloses sensitive information? 
School staff are always available to intervene when complex situations arise. The Mentor should be patient and work to establish a level of trust with their student. 
 
 If you are interested in serving as a mentor to a Humble ISD student, please complete the Mentor Application Form and the Please complete the online background application. Thank you!

If you have any questions about this program, please contact Marilyn Mann at (281) 641-8142 or Email Marilyn Mann

Thank you to all the incredible volunteers who joined us at Camp VIPS! Whether you're a seasoned pro or a newbie, your dedication to Humble ISD is truly remarkable. We hope you found the event packed with valuable information and resources that will further empower your volunteer journey. Together, we make Humble ISD GREAT!

We are so grateful to Tachus Fiber Internet for being the Camp VIPS presenting sponsor.

We have all the presentations available for your review below.

DISC Personality
Treasurer
Presidential Training
Recruiting and Marketing Your Parent Group to Greatness
Bylaws
Social Media
Cashless Payment Options for Parent Groups
Resolving Conflict
Grants
Cyber Security
Fundraising
Secretary
Scholarships
Sales Tax and 990
Junior Achievement
How to Start a WatchD.O.G.S. and Iron Men Program
Mentoring
Reflections
Dream Team Scholarship