You make a difference

There are many ways you can volunteer at Marbridge. From companionship to horticulture therapy, we have a place for you. Marbridge can put your time, talents, services, and products to use to benefit our residents—and we’d be pretty surprised if you didn’t have fun in the process.

"Coming to Marbridge is such a welcome change. I walk in and immediately am transformed with everyone's cheerful smiles! I plan to volunteer at Marbridge indefinitely!" – Tree Harris, Volunteer

Current Volunteer Opportunities:

Personal Mentor

Ideal Commitment:
4 to 5 hours per month

Area of Involvement:
Campus-wide

Role: We are seeking individuals or families who wish to mentor to one resident. Mentors commit to spending time each week or every other week with the resident to act as a positive role model. Volunteer mentors may do fun town trips to movies, restaurants, shopping, sport events and other leisure activities.

Greenhouse Assistant

Ideal Commitment:
Once a week - Mon, Tues or Wed

Area of Involvement:
Training and Education

Role: We often need help with general greenhouse duties, such as watering and weeding. Volunteers can also assist our horticulture instructor as he teaches residents how to care for plants.

iWalk Buddy

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible—day, evening or weekend

Area of Involvement:
The Village

Role: Energetic volunteers are needed to encourage our residents to walk walk walk! Village residents try to complete several laps around campus each week in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and they could always use a friend to keep them company!

Male Swim Coach

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible, must be able to attend regional and state competitions

Area of Involvement:
The Ranch, The Village

Role: Volunteer would provide coaching and supervision assistance during out of town competitions. Must be available to attend an all day competition in Burnett on September 25, and State competition in Pearland from October 14–17. Daily practices are optional as they are held during business hours.

Horse Whisperer

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible-Mon – Fri daytime

Area of Involvement:
Equine Therapy Center (a.k.a. the stable)

Role: If you enjoy working with horses and don't mind getting dirty, please come out to help with our growing equine therapy program. Guide our residents as they learn the basics of horsemanship through proper grooming and riding.

Office Assistant

Ideal Commitment:
2 to 4 hours weekly or every other week

Area of Involvement:
Administration

Role: We need help with light office work such as mailings, filing, and other duties. Office hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm M-F, and volunteer time may be flexible within those operating hours and days.

Be a Friend

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible—day, evening or weekend

Area of Involvement:
All communities

Role: Come hang out with residents at any of our three communities. Play board or card games or put puzzles together. Watch movies and discuss. Read aloud or tell stories. Our residents love visitors and making new friends!

Cooking Support Mentor

Ideal Commitment:
Flexible days and times

Area of Involvement:
The Village

Role: Cooking aficionados are needed to assist residents in independent cottages learn to prepare their own meals. You can help with menu and dietary planning as well as meal preparation.

Download the individual volunteer application form.

For more information on volunteering at Marbridge, contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Katherine Lehman at klehman@marbridge.org or call (512) 282-1144, ext. 1050.