Volunteer with Texas Baptist Children's Home
Texas Baptist Children’s Home relies on friends, volunteers, donors, and supporters to provide those in need with the necessary support and structure.
By volunteering, you are donating your time to meet tangible needs that directly impact the lives of the children and families we serve. Whether coordinating a food drive or painting walls in a cottage, you are making a difference!
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Some volunteer assignments may require background checks, particularly those that will place volunteers in close proximity to children in care.
For additional information, please contact one of our Volunteer Coordinators
Brenda Gilbert • Volunteer Program Supervisor • 512-246-4244
Libbie Seaton • Volunteer Coordinator • 512-246-4234
Kelly Hensley • Volunteer Coordinator Assistant • 512-246-4258
FAQs
Under TBCH policy, we do not provide court-ordered community service hours.
Some volunteer activities will be identified as “family friendly” and children are welcome. Other activities may not be appropriate for children under the age of 16. When in doubt, check with the ministry’s volunteer coordinator. We do not provide child care for volunteers.
Opportunities to interact with children are very limited, for a variety of reasons. Under state law, a full background check is required before a volunteer can have contact with children. Even if a background check is completed, we place the interests of the child above all else. Not every child will welcome a volunteer’s efforts, no matter how well-meant. In addition, there often are privacy and confidentiality issues, which will vary from child to child.
There is no age limit, although we ask that teenagers be accompanied by an adult at all times. Opportunities for those age 12 and under are limited to activities identified as “family friendly.”
No. We welcome volunteers who can coordinate drives aimed at fulfilling one of the items on the ministry Needs List. These can be conducted anywhere at any time by any individuals, church group, business or organization. Just keep the volunteer coordinator aware of your plans.
