The Woods Project

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
2024-06-08 08:00 - 2024-06-09 17:00 UTC | TX
Are you hoping to be a volunteer with The Woods Project this summer, or participate in some other upcoming wilderness experience? If so, this might be the course for you! The Woods Project will be hosting a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, which will take place all day on Saturday, June 8th and Sunday, June 9th. Cost is $210 ($150 for TWP leaders) per participant for WFA, and there will also be a CPR certification option for $40.
REGISTER HERE if you would like to attend.

Summer Gear Packout: Donner/BOEC
2024-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | TX
Please join us on Thursday, June 6th, to help prepare for our summer program! On this day, we will be taking all of the camping equipment needed for the summer trip to Donner Pass, organizing it into backpack groups, and then stuffing it into gearbags that will be shipped across the country so our students can use the camping equipment during their summer trips.
Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Pizza will be provided.
We look forward to seeing you at TWP Warehouse (6910 Renwick Dr. Suite V – on the backside of the complex). Please contact diana@thewoodsproject.org with any questions.
NOTE: If this is your first time volunteering this year or it’s been a while, please take a few minutes to complete our Event Volunteer Registration Form.

Summer Leader Training 2
2024-06-01 08:30 - 2024-06-02 16:00 | The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
Summer Leader Training
Required for ALL summer volunteer leaders.

The Woods Project summer leader training spans 2 days and will be held at our offices directly behind the American Red Cross building (2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098). This training is for our summer trip leaders only. The training covers important information on procedures, policies, and programming through the incorporation of presentation, discussion, scenarios, and hands-on gear handling.
Summer leaders are required to attend 1 of the 2 available sessions. Leader training #1 is full. Please sign up for Summer Leader Training #2 or email diana@thewoodsproject.org.
Leader training #1 – Saturday, May 18 – Sunday, May 19
Leader training #2 – Saturday, June 1 – Sunday, June 2: REGISTER HERE
Please register for one of the trainings if you have been assigned as a Summer Leader for the 2024 trips.

Summer Gear Pack: Olympic/Apostle
2024-05-29 18:00 - 21:00 | TWP Warehouse, 6910 Renwick Drive, Suite V, Houston, 77081, United States
Please join us to help prepare for our summer program! On this day, we will be taking all of the camping equipment needed for the summer trip to Olympic National Park, organizing it into backpack groups, and then stuffing it into gearbags that will be shipped across the country so our students can use the camping equipment during their summer trips.
Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable clothes you do not mind getting dirty. Pizza will be provided.
Please click here to register for this event!
We look forward to seeing you at our warehouse (6910 Renwick Dr. Suite V – on the backside of the complex). Please, contact diana@thewoodsproject.org with any questions.
NOTE: If this is your first time volunteering this year or it’s been a while, please take a few minutes to complete our Event Volunteer Registration Form.

Summer Leader Training 1
2024-05-18 08:30 - 2024-05-19 16:00 | The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098, United States

Summer Food & Snack Sorting
2024-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | TWP Warehouse, 6910 Renwick Drive, Suite V, Houston, 77081, United States
Summer Food and Snack Sorting
Do you like to sort and organize things? If so, we could use your help! This year we are separating the snack, hot cocoa, and oatmeal sorting from our gear pack-outs and hosting them as a separate event. We will meet at the warehouse and set up tables and bins. The activity involves counting out a variety of snacks, oatmeal, and cocoa packets and putting them in 2 gal bags. It’s a simple activity but time consuming due to the volume. 4 to 6 volunteers would make quick work of it!
REGISTER HERE

Summer Gear Inventory
2024-04-20 09:00 - 16:00 | TWP Warehouse, 6910 Renwick Drive, Suite V, Houston, 77081, United States
SUMMER GEAR INVENTORY AND TENT SETUP
April 20th, 9am – 4pm
NOTE: We will be at our warehouse – 6910 Renwick Dr., Suite V (back side of the complex)
We rely on our volunteers to help ensure that our gear is ready for the nearly 200 students and 60 volunteer leaders that will be out with us this summer. We will be taking inventory, setting up tents, and making other preparations for summer. Please join us, even if you can only make it for part of the time. Your help is greatly appreciated!
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Please dress for outdoor work and bring a reusable water bottle.
Contact diana@thewoodsproject.org with any questions.
If you have not previously volunteered for The Woods Project, please fill out our volunteer information form before signing up below.

Make-up for Weekend #1
2024-04-12 - 2024-04-14 | TX
Martin Dies, Jr State Park or Sam Houston National Forest
Martin Dies, Jr State Park: The Woods Project will once again be partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife through Texas Outdoor Families. We will spend both Friday and Saturday nights camping and we have various hikes and art activities planned throughout the day.
Sam Houston National Forest (Backpacking): This is a great opportunity for your students and leaders to have a glimpse of what to expect on their summer trip. We will have four groups hiking the Four Notch Loop and the Lone Star Hiking Trail. The groups will hike about 10 miles total over the course of Saturday and Sunday. We are looking for folks of all skill levels – from first-time backpackers to experts!

REGISTER HERE!
Please note: The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences and availability for our weekend trips known. We will make our best effort to place you on the trip(s) that you have requested. However, due to limits on capacity, as well as the need to maintain a reasonable adult:student ratio, there may be trips where we do not have space for every leader who would like to attend. We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks prior to our weekend trips with details and all the information you will need for attending. Thank you!

Annual Luncheon, Journey to the Summit
2024-04-02 11:30 - 13:00 | The Junior League of Houston, 1811 Briar Oaks Ln, Houston, TX, 77027, United States
Join us at our Annual Luncheon to meet The Woods Project alumni, hear their inspiring stories of transformation, and learn more about how we are changing the life trajectory of Houston students.
The Woods Project trip changes lives in a thousand different ways. In the woods, students gain new confidence, develop critical life and leadership skills, and find a renewed drive to succeed against all odds.
The Annual Luncheon provides a unique opportunity to meet students from our program, as they will be seated at your table and will share the impact The Woods Project experiences have had on their life and how they plan to use the skills they learned along the trails in school and in life.
Click here to purchase your table or ticket.
Event and Table Sponsorships Available, contact Jessi Manley, 816-507-3661 or jessi@thewoodsproject.org for info. Your support will help change lives as we expand our wilderness immersion programs and provide experiential learning experiences to even more high-potential Houston high school students from historically marginalized communities!

Spring Weekend Trip #3
2024-03-22 - 2024-03-24 | TX
Huntsville State Park and Sam Houston National Park
Huntsville State Park/Kayaking: The Woods Project will once again be partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife through Texas Outdoor Families. On Saturday, the group will be split into two so everyone will spend a half day of out on the water kayaking and the other half day hiking, geocaching, and fishing. If you have your own boat, we encourage you to bring it along!
Sam Houston National Forest: This is a great opportunity for your students and leaders to have a glimpse of what to expect on their summer trip. We will have four groups hiking the Four Notch Loop and the Lone Star Hiking Trail. The groups will hike about 10 miles total over the course of Saturday and Sunday. We are looking for folks of all skill levels – from first-time backpackers to experts!
REGISTER HERE!
Please note: The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences and availability for our weekend trips known. We will make our best effort to place you on the trip(s) that you have requested. However, due to limits on capacity, as well as the need to maintain a reasonable adult:student ratio, there may be trips where we do not have space for every leader who would like to attend. We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks prior to our weekend trips with details and all the information you will need for attending. Thank you!

Spring JLP Weekend Trip
2024-03-08 - 2024-03-10 | TX
Brazos Bend State Park
Brazos Bend State Park: This will be our spring Junior Leaders Program trip and will focus on eco-therapy and stargazing. Brazos Bend is known for its alligator population and unique features to this part of Texas, so come ready to see some incredible wildlife while spending the day outside exploring. Both Friday and Saturday nights will be spent camping at Brazos Bend.

Summer Food Prep-FULL
2024-02-29 18:00 - 20:00 | The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
The Woods Project needs your help as we prepare backpacking meals for our 2024 summer trips. We will be preparing over a thousand dinner servings for the back country, and we cannot put it all together without your help. Please bring a refillable water bottle and comfortable clothes. We will provide a light dinner and drinks. Contact diana@thewoodsproject.org with any questions.
All volunteers that have not submitted an Event Volunteer Form, must do so before registering. Thank you, we look forward to seeing you at the TWP office!
Event is Full. Thank you!

Spring Weekend Trip #2
2024-02-23 - 2024-02-25 | TX
Galveston State Park or Turkey Creek Backpacking
Galveston State Park: Galveston is a great location for kayaking with opportunities to see the beach and the bay. We are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife for our kayak weekend in Galveston Bay. This is a great opportunity for the students to see a different side of Galveston Island. Both Friday and Saturday evening will be spent at Galveston State Park.

Turkey Creek Backpacking: You can’t beat backpacking in the fall in Texas! Please join us for a great weekend exploring a section of the Big Thicket National Preserve! On Saturday, the group will head out to the Turkey Creek Trail. Three groups of hikers will hike 12 miles in total between Saturday and Sunday morning. Saturday evening will be spent at a campsite along the trail. Upon finishing the hike on Sunday morning, the group will head back to Houston at approximately 12:00pm.
REGISTER HERE!
Please note: The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences and availability for our weekend trips known. We will make our best effort to place you on the trip(s) that you have requested. However, due to limits on capacity, as well as the need to maintain a reasonable adult:student ratio, there may be trips where we do not have space for every leader who would like to attend. We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks prior to our weekend trips with details and all the information you will need for attending. Thank you!

Spring Weekend Trip #1
2024-02-09 - 2024-02-11 | TX
Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary or Sam Houston National Forest
Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary: The Woods Project is excited to have access to explore this private nature sanctuary located just outside of Houston. We will day hike parts of the 655-acre sanctuary, exploring the local fauna and wildlife. This trip will combine camping with a service learning project to help maintain and preserve the area!
Sam Houston National Forest: This is a great opportunity for your students and leaders to have a glimpse of what to expect on their summer trip. We will have four groups hiking the Four Notch Loop and the Lone Star Hiking Trail. The groups will hike about 10 miles total over the course of Saturday and Sunday. We are looking for folks of all skill levels – from first-time backpackers to experts!

REGISTER HERE!
Please note: The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences and availability for our weekend trips known. We will make our best effort to place you on the trip(s) that you have requested. However, due to limits on capacity, as well as the need to maintain a reasonable adult:student ratio, there may be trips where we do not have space for every leader who would like to attend. We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks prior to our weekend trips with details and all the information you will need for attending. Thank you!

Virtual Trip Leader Orientation
2024-02-01 18:30 - 20:00 | TX
For those that were unavailable for the in-person class we have scheduled a virtual trip leader orientation. It is scheduled for Thursday, February 1st from 6:30pm – 8pm. It will be held over Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the class. Attendees will be required to have their cameras on during the class.
Orientation Topics:

The Woods Project Introduction
Volunteer Opportunities
Weekend Trip Outline
Leader Roles and Responsibilities
Safety and Abuse Prevention Reminders

This session is required for first-time weekend trip volunteers. If you know of any adults that might also be interested, please pass on the date and have them sign up. We have a minimum age requirement of 23 years old.
REGISTER HERE.
If this is your first event with The Woods Project, please click here to complete our Event Volunteer Form. If you decide to become a trip leader volunteer, you will be asked to fill out our longer Trip Leader Application.
Questions? Please contact Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org

Trip Leader Orientation
2024-01-23 18:30 - 20:30 | The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
Have you been curious about volunteering for a weekend trip, but not quite sure what to expect? Then please join us for our Spring Volunteer Orientation!
6:00-6:30 Meet & Greet: Enjoy mingling with current and new volunteers.
6:30-8:30 Weekend Trip Leader Orientation:

The Woods Project Introduction
Volunteer Opportunities
Weekend Trip Outline
Leader Roles and Responsibilities
Safety and Abuse Prevention Reminders

This session is required for first-time weekend trip volunteers. If you will have any new adults out with you this fall (other school personnel, partners, friends, etc.), please pass on the date and have them sign up.
Please click here to sign up. First time volunteering, please click here to complete our Event Volunteer Information Form. If you decide to become a trip leader volunteer you will be asked to fill out our longer Trip Leader Application.
Questions? Please contact Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org
REGISTER HERE

Wilderness First Aid (WFA)
2024-01-20 08:00 - 2024-01-21 17:00 | The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
Are you hoping to be a volunteer with The Woods Project this summer, or participate in some other upcoming wilderness experience? If so, this might be the course for you! The Woods Project will be hosting a Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course, which will take place all day on Saturday, January 20th and Sunday, January 21st. Cost is $210 ($150 for TWP leaders) per participant for WFA, and there will also be a CPR certification option for $40.
REGISTER HERE if you would like to attend.

Canceled- MLK Day of Service- Gear Inventory & Tent Set up
2024-01-15 09:00 - 16:00 | TWP Warehouse, 6910 Renwick Drive, Suite V, Houston, 77081, United States
Event Canceled due to inclement weather.
This is our biggest gear volunteer day of the year! On this day, we will count all of our gear so that we will be prepared for spring and summer trips, as well as set up all of our tents to ensure that they are in good working order after so much use in the prior summer and fall!
We will meet at The Woods Project Warehouse located on 6910 Renwick at 8:45am in order to begin at 9am. A group will head out to Bayland Park for tent setup, and the remainder will stay at the warehouse for gear inventory.
Please dress comfortably, and bring a refillable water bottle. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
If you have not volunteered with us before, please fill out our event volunteer form ahead of time for yourself and for anyone that comes with you.
If you have any questions, please contact Diana Liga at diana@thewoodsproject.org.

Fall Weekend Trip #3
2023-12-01 - 2023-12-03 | TX
Galveston State Park or Turkey Creek
Galveston State Park: Galveston is a great location for kayaking with opportunities to see the beach and the bay. We are partnering with Texas Parks and Wildlife for our kayak weekend in Galveston Bay. This is a great opportunity for the students to see a different side of Galveston Island. Both Friday and Saturday evening will be spent at Galveston State Park.

Turkey Creek Backpacking: You can’t beat backpacking in the fall in Texas! Please join us for a great weekend exploring a section of the Big Thicket National Preserve! On Saturday, the group will head out to the Turkey Creek Trail. Three groups of hikers will hike 12 miles in total between Saturday and Sunday morning. Saturday evening will be spent at a campsite along the trail. Upon finishing the hike on Sunday morning, the group will head back to Houston at approximately 12:00pm.
REGISTER HERE!
Please note: The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences and availability for our weekend trips known. We will make our best effort to place you on the trip(s) that you have requested. However, due to limits on capacity, as well as the need to maintain a reasonable adult:student ratio, there may be trips where we do not have space for every leader who would like to attend. We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks prior to our weekend trips with details and all the information you will need for attending. Thank you!

Fall Weekend Trip #2
2023-11-10 - 2023-11-12 | TX
Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary or Turkey Creek Backpacking
Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary: The Woods Project is excited to have access to explore this private nature sanctuary located just outside of Houston. We will day hike parts of the 655-acre sanctuary, exploring the local fauna and wildlife. This trip will combine camping with a service learning project to help maintain and preserve the area!
Turkey Creek Backpacking: You can’t beat backpacking in the fall in Texas! Please join us for a great weekend exploring a section of the Big Thicket National Preserve! On Saturday, the group will head out to the Turkey Creek Trail. Three groups of hikers will hike 12 miles in total between Saturday and Sunday morning. Saturday evening will be spent at a campsite along the trail. Upon finishing the hike on Sunday morning, the group will head back to Houston at approximately 12:00pm.
REGISTER HERE!
Please note: The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences and availability for our weekend trips known. We will make our best effort to place you on the trip(s) that you have requested. However, due to limits on capacity, as well as the need to maintain a reasonable adult:student ratio, there may be trips where we do not have space for every leader who would like to attend. We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks prior to our weekend trips with details and all the information you will need for attending. Thank you!

Walk for The Woods Project - Volunteers
2023-11-04 | BakerRipley Ripley House, 4414 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, 77011
Walk for The Woods Project – Volunteers Needed

The Woods Project is hosting our 12th annual Walk for The Woods Project event, presented by ENGIE, on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at BakerRipley- Ripley House.
The Walk is our largest fundraiser of the year and will help us provide life-changing leadership development opportunities to even more Houston high school students from low-income communities. Nearly 200 students are expected to participate in our 2-week wilderness immersion program in summer 2024!
This event would not be possible without the help of our wonderful volunteers. Many volunteer roles are available. Grab your friends, family, and social groups to volunteer with us to help create another successful Walk for The Woods Project.
Volunteers are needed on Friday, November 3th, noon – 5pm for setup and prep activities and Saturday, November 4th, 6am – 1pm to help manage event day activities. There are many shifts to choose from – or decide to stay all day!
Morning Event Setup (6-10am) Duties Include:

Setting out tables and chairs in the Expo area
Assisting with participant registration
Assisting with breakfast tables (serving and/or replenishing coffee station)
Student Stop station set-up

Event Activity Volunteers (7am-noon) Duties Include:

Course marshal stationed along the Walk route
Student Stop assistants
Parking lot attendants
Finish Line setup
Expo Activity Manager
Clean up

BakerRipley’s Ripley House, 4410 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Walk for The Woods Project will take place at BakerRipley’s Ripley House. Parking will be available on-site, but is first come first serve. Additional parking will be available along the side streets around Ripley House.
Please sign up for a volunteer time below:
Friday 11/3/2023 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 11/4/2023 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Saturday 11/4/2023 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Please note: volunteers should complete the Event Volunteer Registration Form.
Questions: contact Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org.

Walk For The Woods Project- Set up
2023-11-03 12:00 - 17:00 | BakerRipley Ripley House, 4414 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX, 77011
Walk for The Woods Project – Volunteers
The Woods Project is hosting our 12th annual Walk for The Woods Project event, presented by ENGIE, on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at BakerRipley- Ripley House.
The Walk is our largest fundraiser of the year and will help us provide life-changing leadership development opportunities to even more Houston high school students from low-income communities. Nearly 200 students are expected to participate in our 2-week wilderness immersion program in summer 2024!
This event would not be possible without the help of our wonderful volunteers. Many volunteer roles are available. Grab your friends, family, and social groups to volunteer with us to help create another successful Walk for The Woods Project.
Volunteers are needed on Friday, November 3th, noon – 5pm for setup and prep activities and Saturday, November 4th, 6am – 1pm to help manage event day activities. There are many shifts to choose from – or decide to stay all day!
Morning Event Setup (6-10am) Duties Include:

Setting out tables and chairs in the Expo area
Assisting with participant registration
Assisting with breakfast tables (serving and/or replenishing coffee station)
Student Stop station set-up

Event Activity Volunteers (7am-noon) Duties Include:

Course marshal stationed along the Walk route
Student Stop assistants
Parking lot attendants
Finish Line setup
Expo Activity Manager
Clean up

BakerRipley’s Ripley House, 4410 Navigation Blvd, Houston, TX 77011
Walk for The Woods Project will take place at BakerRipley’s Ripley House. Parking will be available on-site, but is first come first serve. Additional parking will be available along the side streets around Ripley House.
Please sign up for a volunteer time below:
Friday 11/3/2023 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday 11/4/2023 6:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Saturday 11/4/2023 7:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Please note: volunteers should complete the Event Volunteer Registration Form.
Questions: contact Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org.

Fall Weekend Trip #1
2023-10-20 - 2023-10-22 | TX
Brazos Bend State Park or Turkey Creek Backpacking
Brazos Bend State Park: We will be doing some hiking, biking, and exploring of the state park. Brazos Bend is known for its alligator population and unique features to this part of Texas, so come ready to see some incredible wildlife while spending the day outside exploring. Both Friday and Saturday nights will be spent camping at Brazos Bend.
Turkey Creek Backpacking: You can’t beat backpacking in the fall in Texas! Please join us for a great weekend exploring a section of the Big Thicket National Preserve! On Saturday, the group will head out to the Turkey Creek Trail. Three groups of hikers will hike 12 miles in total between Saturday and Sunday morning. Saturday evening will be spent at a campsite along the trail. Upon finishing the hike on Sunday morning, the group will head back to Houston at approximately 12:00pm.

REGISTER HERE!
Please note: The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences and availability for our weekend trips known. We will make our best effort to place you on the trip(s) that you have requested. However, due to limits on capacity, as well as the need to maintain a reasonable adult:student ratio, there may be trips where we do not have space for every leader who would like to attend. We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks prior to our weekend trips with details and all the information you will need for attending. Thank you!

First Aid Restock
2023-10-12 18:00 - 20:00 | The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
The Woods Project needs help restocking first aid kits for the upcoming program year! This work is extremely important and helps us to ensure the safety and health of our students and volunteers while they are out in the wilderness. If you are available to donate your time, it will be greatly appreciated!
Wear comfortable clothing and bring a refillable water bottle. Snacks will be provided.
Our meeting will be on the third floor of The American Red Cross building (2700 Southwest Freeway) BEHIND the main building, connected to the parking garage. Please drive to the right side of the building where either, the gate will be open, or a member of our staff will await you. Once inside the gate, drive to the top of the parking deck and enter the building on the third floor.
For first time volunteering, please click here to complete our Event Volunteer Information Form.
Questions? Please contact Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org.
REGISTRATION- FULL

Virtual Volunteer Orientation
2023-10-10 18:30 - 20:00 | TX
Since we had a lot of people reach out and say they were unavailable for the in-person class we have scheduled a virtual trip leader orientation. It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 10th from 6:30pm – 8pm. It will be held over Zoom. The Zoom link will be sent out a few days before the class. Attendees will be required to have their cameras on during the class.
Orientation Topics:

The Woods Project Introduction
Volunteer Opportunities
Weekend Trip Outline
Leader Roles and Responsibilities
Safety and Abuse Prevention Reminders

This session is required for first-time weekend trip volunteers. If you know of any adults that might also be interested, please pass on the date and have them sign up. We have a minimum age requirement of 23 years old.
REGISTER HERE.
If this is your first event with The Woods Project, please click here to complete our Event Volunteer Information Form. If you decide to become a trip leader volunteer, you will be asked to fill out our longer Trip Leader Application.
Questions? Please contact Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org

Fall JLP Weekend
2023-10-06 - 2023-10-08 | TX
Galveston State Park

Calling all Junior Leaders and passionate volunteers!
The Junior Leaders Program provides young leaders with greater opportunities to explore nature while enhancing critical traits and growing strong relationships and leadership skills in order to create role models for The Woods Project. Join us for an unforgettable ‘Choose Your Own Adventure’ style trip at beautiful Galveston State Park where we will be kayaking with our summer alumni students and new JLP recruits and enjoying the lovely views Galveston has to offer. This ‘JLP Orientation’ will review the Junior Leaders’ mission statement, provide an introduction to the program, and an overview of the year full of activities to come.

Opportunities for volunteer trip leaders are available. We are looking for volunteers who:

Can help build rapport among the group, facilitate group activities (most will be student led, but will need some guidance)
Are able to demonstrate and help foster conversations on the TWP character traits
Is flexible with the schedule, can go with the flow – we will have an agenda, but students will have a say in their evening activities
Is interested in outdoor cooking and trail running weekend meals such as dutch oven dump cakes, french toast, or maybe pizza!
Has kayaking experience (preferred but not required)

REGISTER HERE!
Please note: The trip signup is your opportunity to make your preferences and availability for our weekend trips known. We will make our best effort to place you on the trip(s) that you have requested. However, due to limits on capacity, as well as the need to maintain a reasonable adult:student ratio, there may be trips where we do not have space for every leader who would like to attend. We will follow up by email 1-2 weeks prior to our weekend trips with details and all the information you will need for attending. Thank you!

This weekend trip is only open to students who applied or are reapplying for the Junior Leaders Program. Please contact Manny Salas at manny@thewoodsproject.org with any questions.

Fall Volunteer Orientation
2023-09-28 18:30 - 20:30 | The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
Have you been curious about volunteering for a weekend trip, but not quite sure what to expect? Then please join us for our Fall Volunteer Orientation!
6:00-6:30 Meet & Greet: Enjoy mingling with current and new volunteers.
6:30-8:00 Weekend Trip Orientation:

The Woods Project Introduction
Volunteer Opportunities
Weekend Trip Outline
Leader Roles and Responsibilities
Safety and Abuse Prevention Reminders

This session is required for first-time weekend trip volunteers. If you will have any new adults out with you this fall (other school personnel, partners, friends, etc.), please pass on the date and have them sign up.
Please click here to sign up. First time volunteering, please click here to complete our Event Volunteer Information Form. If you decide to become a trip leader volunteer you will be asked to fill out our longer Trip Leader Application.
Questions? Please contact Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org
REGISTER HERE

Mini Weekend Food Pack
2023-09-27 13:00 - 15:00 | The Woods Project, 2700 Southwest Freeway, Houston, TX, 77098, United States
The Woods Project needs your help as we prepare backpacking meals for our fall and spring weekend trips. This will be a small and casual volunteer event since we are only preparing 2 dozen backpacking meals.
All volunteers that have not submitted an Event Volunteer Form, must do so before registering. Thank you! If you have any questions please fell free to email Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org
REGISTER HERE!

Sleeping Bag Wash Day
2023-09-20 07:00 - 15:00 | Harrisburg Spin Cycle, 5104 Harrisburg, Houston, TX, 77011, United States
Come help us wash & dry our sleeping bags!
Every summer we put our down sleeping bags through a lot of use and by the end they are in desperate need of washing. Now is the time to prepare them for our upcoming weekend camping trips. The most challenging part is drying our down sleeping bags which requires low heat and careful handling. We will meet at Harrisburg Spin Cycle at 7 AM but feel free to come by later in the morning since this will be an ongoing process.
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Please sign up for a volunteer time below:
Wednesday 9/20/2023 7:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Wednesday 9/20/2023 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
If this is your first time volunteering for us, please complete our Event Volunteer Form before registering for the event. Please contact Diana Liga, diana@thewoodsproject.org, if you have any questions.

Airport Day- Departure Group 6
2023-07-13 10:00 - 12:00 | TX
It’s AIRPORT DAY!
We need your help! Join The Woods Project at both George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and or William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) as we send off nearly 200 students and 60 volunteers for their life-changing 2 week wilderness immersion experiences in California and Washington.
We have 6 flights departing between June 18th through July 13th. For many of our students, this will be their first time on a plane – an exciting and nervous time! We need volunteers on the ground to help our student groups maneuver through the check-in process. This is a great way to connect with our students and encourage them as they embark on their journey.
Parking: Volunteers can park close to the Terminals or choose satellite parking. Please allow adequate time to get to the terminals, if you decide on satellite parking.
Click here to register for Thursday, July 13th, 10:00am at William P. Hobby Airport.

Questions or have a group interested in volunteering – reach out to diana@thewoodsproject.org.
