Baytown Serves is a City initiative that seeks to meet community needs by developing City department opportunities, connecting volunteers and organizations with projects, and partnering with local nonprofits to expand their reach.

City of Baytown Opportunities

Check out Volunteer Connect to see all available opportunities in the City of Baytown and Chambers County.

City of Baytown Events

• October 8; Nurture Nature Festival: The City of Baytown is seeking volunteers for this year's Nurture Nature Festival on October 8th! Volunteers will be helping with a variety of different activities for the families visiting the festival. Shifts are available 9 AM - 1 PM and 12 PM - 4 PM. Lunch is included.
• October 21; Days of Caring: United Way’s annual Days of Caring on October 21st mobilizes volunteers to celebrate the spirit of giving through service by providing meaningful volunteer opportunities to improve our community. Current projects include landscaping, painting, woodworking, and cleaning. With over 60 projects available - you are sure to find something special! There are even a few projects with the City of Baytown, including at the Baytown Nature Center and along Goose Creek Trail.
• Perfect Trail Volunteer: Enjoy one of the most popular parks in the City of Baytown and receive volunteer hours! Volunteers will be asked to walk the trail within Jenkins and Holloway Park and then complete two short surveys. These surveys will be used by our teams to expand the project and continue to bring safety, ease of use, and consistency to all City of Baytown Parks.
• Neighborhood Adopt-a-Spot: Pick up litter during your daily walk or while exploring a new neighborhood! It’s as easy as choosing where and when you want to pick up litter and submitting a picture after your adventure. This project can be done on your own time, by yourself or with family.

Beautification

• Adopt-a-Spot: Litter abatement program perfect for groups and businesses with more than 8 volunteers.
• As needed beautification: Weeding, planting, small-scale litter cleanup

Community Outreach/Education

• Baytown Tourism: The Heart of Baytown Volunteers/Docents will act as guides for visitors to the Brunson Theater, teaching about Baytown history and providing Baytown recommendations.
• Sterling Municipal Library Teen Volunteers: Teens, age 13-18, can help create displays, put together takeaway crafts and programs, and even decorate for events.
• Baytown Police Department: Volunteers, ages 18+, can learn more about the police department and actively serve as a volunteer in the community through opportunities such as the Citizens Police Academy, Citizens on Patrol, and more!

Environmental and Animals

• Baytown Nature Center & Wetlands and Education Center: Volunteers will be leading field trips, teaching programs, and assisting with events. Due to required training, this is ideal for volunteer seeking a longer volunteer opportunity.
• City of Baytown Animal Services and Adoption Center: Volunteers will assist with enrichment activities, such as walking or playing, cleaning dog and cat kennels, and participating in Animal Services events. Due to required training, this opportunity is ideal for volunteers seeking a longer or more frequent commitment.

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