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The City of Houston AmeiCorps VISTA members had an eventful AmeriCorps Week with over 4,000 people served. Look for us during National Volunteer Week, April 15 - 21.

Several volunteer organizations are doing great work and could qualify as the best in Houston, TX. Given the current tough economic times, volunteers, and the time they give, have become more important than ever for everything from private charitable organizations to the city government itself. If you are thinking of becoming a volunteer in Houston, consider the following organizations.

In an era of dwindling revenue and slashed spending, volunteerism is becoming a crucial part of city operations and a strategy to solve its most pressing problems.

Cities of Service today announced that ten U.S. cities this month have launched efforts to strategically engage volunteers to address the most pressing needs in their communities.

Website Offers Volunteer Opportunities, Overall Volunteer Plan for Houston

Mayor Annise Parker has appointed Cameron Waldner to serve as the City of Houston’s first Chief Service Officer. As Chief Service Officer, Waldner will be a member of the City’s senior leadership team charged with developing and implementing a citywide plan to increase volunteerism and target volunteers to address the city’s greatest needs. Waldner previously served as Director of the Volunteer Initiatives Program.

Chief Service Officers will Lead Local Efforts to Develop and Implement a Citywide Plan to Increase Volunteerism Mayors from Across the Country Launched Cities of Service Coalition to Meet President Obama's Call to Mobilize Millions more Americans in Volunteer Service