Volunteer
Houston’s most important natural resource: each other.
Lend a hand!
Volunteers are invited to care for the parks, trails, and unique spaces along Buffalo Bayou. Join together to help tend native vegetation, pick up trash, and beautify the public spaces along Houston’s most significant natural waterway.
Volunteer Opportunities
Whether you join a Monthly Volunteer Day, help out at a public event, or lend a hand individually, there are volunteer opportunities to suit a variety of preferences and availabilities.
Group Volunteering
Community organizations, corporate groups, and civic associations are welcome to volunteer Wednesday through Friday and select Saturday mornings. Reach out to us to learn more!
Internships & Service Hours
For more involved or long-term volunteering opportunities, such as internships or meeting service hours, reach out to us for more information.
Volunteer Spotlight:
Summer Volunteering on Buffalo Bayou
With thousands of visitors making their way to Houston for the summer, we expect a big increase in traffic to our parks and trails! The help of volunteers goes a long way in keeping our spaces clean, accessible, and beautiful for visitors from near and far.
For the coming weeks, volunteer opportunities will focus on projects for Household Groups & Individuals – a program centered on smaller, family and friend groups of up to 5 people. This allows flexibility for our team to direct volunteer energy where it’s most needed, from cleaning trail lights to ensure safety and removing invasive plants in wildflower areas to planting pollinator seedlings with our Conservation team. Even small groups make a big difference!
Don’t have a group but still interested in volunteering? Individuals are welcome too! Consider signing up for our Monthly Volunteer Day on June 27 or reaching out to us for other opportunities.
Visit our volunteer platform for available dates or contact our Volunteer Coordinator for more details.
Check out available volunteer opportunities through the link below!
Questions? Get in touch to find an option that works best for you and your group.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s 2026 Volunteer Program is generously supported by
To volunteer with BBP, please create a profile on our GetConnected dashboard. Once the volunteer waiver is completed, you can select from our available volunteer opportunities.
Registration for a volunteer opportunity usually closes 48 hours prior to the event to ensure we have enough tools and materials available. Volunteers under 18 must have a parent or legal guardian provide consent. Children under the age of 9 are not eligible to volunteer.
- All volunteers must read and sign an online waiver no later than 48 hours before volunteering with Buffalo Bayou Partnership.
- Unchaperoned volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Youth ages 9 – 17 years are welcome with a chaperone 21 years or older. There must be one adult per ten youth present.
- Closed-toe shoes or boots are required.
- Volunteers must supply their own water, snacks, insect repellant, sunscreen, or medicine.
- Students, scouts, and others needing community service hours (non-court ordered) may be able to join scheduled groups. Email us for available dates.
We do everything we can to ensure the safety of park visitors, volunteers, and staff. Volunteers may use standard gardening and landscaping tools on which they will be trained. Tasks can be modified to accommodate all abilities. When working outdoors, there are always precautions to consider. Here are some helpful tips for a safe experience:
- Stay hydrated
- Take frequent breaks
- Wear proper clothing
- Prepare for the environment
- Monitor weather conditions
- To volunteer please make an account with our volunteer platform GetConnected by Galaxy Digital
- Volunteers must complete a Profile and Prerequisite Waiver
- Once an account is set up, volunteer opportunities can be found in the “OPPORTUNITIES” tab
- For group volunteers – the group leader will send you a link your “private” volunteer opportunity
- Every volunteer is required to complete a volunteer waiver – minors under 18 years old will have an additional step where a request for approval is sent to the parent or guardian
- In addition, all volunteers are required to list an emergency contact that is not a volunteer on site
- When registering please use an active email to receive project information