Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Catholic Charities in the Galveston or Houston area!

Please follow the steps below to apply:

1. Browse Opportunities

Browse through our opportunities listed in our Volunteer Directory to see what would be the best fit for your skills.

2. Complete One of the Applications below

If you wish to volunteer in the Galveston/Texas City area or downtown area including the main office, Moran Center or the Guadalupe Center, please complete the Houston Application.

If you wish to volunteer as a Pro Bono Attorney, please complete the Attorney Application.

If you are a group that wants to volunteer, please complete the Group Application.

3. Attend Orientation

Sign up for a New Volunteer Orientation (within application) that are held on the second Thursday of every month (unless otherwise specified) from 5:45 PM to 6:45 PM at 2900 Louisiana Street, Houston, TX 77006.

4. Attend VIRTUS Training

All volunteers are subject to background checks and other screenings. Volunteers will be required to attend a VIRTUS session that is offered at several locations throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. For dates and times, please visit the VIRTUS website to attend a training at a parish near you.

At orientation you will be informed in more detail of the volunteer opportunities and instructed of the following steps you have to take to complete the volunteer process. Orientation dates are subject to change. For more information please contact Karina Hernandez, Volunteer Services, at 713-874-6645.