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Volunteer with us!

We love volunteers who are passionate about our mission and willing to serve individuals in need.  

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There are several ways to get involved with our various programs and services. 

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Day Center - Essential Services

Help with client intake, prepare and serve meals or wash, dry and fold laundry in our Day Center! Find out more here. 

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  • Shifts available:

    • Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays

    • First Shift - 7:15 am to 10am

      • There are 21 volunteer slots for the first shift (8 for meal service/kitchen, 8 for laundry/shower attendant, 2 for client greeting/check-in, 2 for floaters and 1 for the Resource Center that starts at 7:45am)

    • Second Shift - 10am to 1pm

      • There are 20 volunteer slots for the second shift (8 for meal service/kitchen, 8 for laundry/shower attendant, 2 for client greeting/check-in and 2 floaters.)

  • Volunteers 17 and younger must volunteer with an adult.  Minimum age to volunteer is 13.

  • For answers to frequently asked questions, click here.​

  • If you haven't volunteered with us in more than six months, please submit a Volunteer Application online at beaconhomeless.org/volunteer-with-us.  If you are already a registered volunteer, you can schedule yourself for a shift on our website by selecting “Already Registered? Click Here.” â€‹

​New volunteers (individuals and group leaders), please submit an application below.

  To review our Volunteer Policies, click here.  

Pro Bono Attorneys

Pro Bono Attorneys for Beacon Law

With an active Texas bar license, you can apply to be a pro bono volunteer with Beacon Law. Our civil legal aid program offers bite-sized cases to pro bono attorneys to assist our clients in navigating critical issues that impact housing, employment and income. 
 

Our pro bono program helps us increase access to justice to our most vulnerable clients so they can regain stability and move forward in their lives. Our legal team walks alongside our volunteers every step of the way. 


Pro bono cases include (but are not limited to): 

-    Expunction and Nondisclosure
-    Class C ticket advocacy

 

Time commitment varies depending on the case, but typically the timeframe is three to six months per case. 

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To get started, complete the introductory form below!

Mentoring

Mentors for Brigid's Hope

Brigid’s Hope at The Beacon is a 12-month transitional housing program that supports women as they rebuild their lives after incarceration and commit to their recovery journey. Each participant is matched with a female mentor who offers encouragement, guidance, and accountability along the way.  
 

Mentor Commitment Includes: 

•    A 12-month commitment to one program participant.
•    Bi-Weekly check-ins with your mentee via call, text, or in person.
•    Mentor Meeting once per month.
•    Submitting a brief monthly report of hours spent with your mentee.
•    Participation in mentor orientation and ongoing training.

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No counseling background is required; just consistency, compassion, and a desire to support a woman in transition. 

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