Volunteer
Houston’s most important natural resource: each other.
Lend a hand! Volunteers are invited to care for Buffalo Bayou. Join together with others to help tend to native vegetation, pick up trash, and beautify the parks and trails along Houston’s most significant natural waterway.
Individual Workdays
Individuals ages 9 and up (and small groups of 5 or less) can join our Monthly Volunteer Day typically held on the 3rd Saturday of each month from 8:30 – 11:30am. View upcoming workdays here.
Individuals and small family/household groups are invited to volunteer Wednesday – Friday. View open time slots here.
Group Volunteering
Groups of 10 to 25 people are welcome to volunteer Wednesday – Friday and on select Saturdays from 8:30 – 11:30am. Contact BBP’s Volunteer Coordinator for scheduling and additional information at volunteer@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 206.
Special Events
Volunteer opportunities are also available at special events throughout the year such as the Buffalo Bayou Partnership Regatta, Kids Day, and Market Square Bingo Nights.
Volunteer Spotlight: SM Energy
Buffalo Bayou Partnership relies on volunteer and financial support to protect and maintain the waterway and its surrounding landscapes. We’d like to thank SM Energy employees for volunteering with us this past spring to help spread mulch at Lost Lake. In addition to lending a hand in Buffalo Bayou Park, SM Energy also made a generous donation to support our waterway cleanup initiative.
Want to get involved?
To learn more about Buffalo Bayou Partnership volunteer opportunities, please contact us at volunteer@buffalobayou.org or 713.752.0314 ext. 206.
Buffalo Bayou Partnership’s 2023 Volunteer Program is generously supported by
To volunteer with BBP, please submit a waiver at least two business days before your volunteer date to ensure the requested day and time. 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.
- Please review the Volunteer Information Packet before your arrive for your volunteer shift or event.
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
Detailed safety information can found here.
For Court-Ordered Volunteering (COV) with BBP’s Clean & Green Program, please contact Robby Robinson or call 281.914.1088.