Opportunities From: The Mahogany Project

Volunteers must pick up condoms and other contraceptives from The Mahogany Project office, as requested by OST Liquor Store & Little Red one Shop (3rd Ward). After collecting the requested supplies, you will return to the location to refill.

Role Purpose
The Prevention Drop/Pick Volunteer supports The Mahogany Project’s prevention and gender-affirming care distribution by transporting supplies between TMP and partner organizations. This role is strictly logistical and does not involve inventory preparation or client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Pick up prevention and gender-affirming care items from TMP or partner locations. Deliver supplies to designated partner organizations or community sites. Confirm quantities at pickup and drop-off using provided checklists. Communicate completion of deliveries to staff. Maintain confidentiality and care when handling sensitive items.

Helpful Skills

Reliable transportation and punctuality. Clear communication via text or email. Ability to follow delivery instructions precisely. Basic organization and item verification skills.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Ability to lift and carry boxes or bags of supplies.Must be comfortable traveling locally within the Houston area

Restock Location 

OST Liquor - 3928 Old Spanish Trail | Houston, TX | 77021

Little Red One Shop - 4213 Emancipation Ave | Houston, TX | 77004

Role Purpose
The Home Base Helper ensures The Mahogany Project’s physical office and boutique spaces are clean, welcoming, and operationally ready for the week. This role focuses exclusively on environmental upkeep and organization, not administrative or programmatic work.

Key Responsibilities

Wipe down and freshen shared spaces (tables, counters, seating areas). Break down, flatten, and remove cardboard boxes and packaging. Organize the operations room to maintain clear walkways and labeled storage. Restock and straighten the boutique to ensure items are visible, orderly, and accessible. Notify staff if supplies are low or if maintenance issues are observed.

Helpful Skills

Strong attention to detail. Comfort with light physical activity (standing, bending, lifting light items). Ability to follow organizational systems and labeling. Time management and ability to complete tasks independently.

Qualifications

Must be able to volunteer on-site. No prior experience required; orientation provided.

Volunteers must pick up condoms and other contraceptives from The Mahogany Project office, as requested by Our Little Red One Shop on Reed Rd in Sunny Side. After collecting the requested supplies, you will return to the location to refill.

Role Purpose
The Prevention Drop/Pick Volunteer supports The Mahogany Project’s prevention and gender-affirming care distribution by transporting supplies between TMP and partner organizations. This role is strictly logistical and does not involve inventory preparation or client interaction.

Key Responsibilities

Pick up prevention and gender-affirming care items from TMP or partner locations. Deliver supplies to designated partner organizations or community sites. Confirm quantities at pickup and drop-off using provided checklists. Communicate completion of deliveries to staff. Maintain confidentiality and care when handling sensitive items.

Helpful Skills

Reliable transportation and punctuality. Clear communication via text or email. Ability to follow delivery instructions precisely. Basic organization and item verification skills.

Qualifications

Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle. Ability to lift and carry boxes or bags of supplies.Must be comfortable traveling locally within the Houston area.

LOCATION

Little Red One Shop - 5047 Reed RD. | Houston, TX 77033

Role Purpose
The Care Mail Volunteer supports community connection and donor stewardship through written correspondence only. This role focuses on creating affirming, timely mail and does not involve fundraising strategy, data entry, or event planning.

Key Responsibilities

Draft monthly birthday cards for community members. Write handwritten or typed donation thank-you notes using provided templates. Assemble, label, and prepare outgoing mail for distribution. Assist with organizing stationery, cards, and mailing supplies. Follow tone and language guidelines aligned with TMP values.Complete and mail open merchandise orders.

Helpful Skills

Strong written communication and handwriting clarity. Warm, affirming, and detail-oriented writing style. Ability to meet deadlines for monthly mail cycles. Comfort working independently or in quiet group settings.

Qualifications

Must maintain confidentiality of names and addresses. Writing samples may be requested for consistency of tone.

Role Purpose
The Impact Coordinator ensures day-to-day front office flow and operational continuity. This role focuses on coordination and oversight—not hands-on cleaning, mail preparation, or routine administrative data entry

Key Responsibilities

Monitor front office activity to ensure smooth daily operations. Coordinate volunteer coverage and task flow during office hours. Serve as a point of contact between volunteers and staff for operational needs. Track completion of front-office tasks and flag gaps or bottlenecks. Support staff by anticipating operational needs and escalating issues appropriately.

Helpful Skills

Strong coordination and problem-solving skills. Clear verbal communication and situational awareness. Ability to multitask and prioritize in a community-centered environment. Calm, welcoming presence.

Qualifications

Prior volunteer or customer-facing experience strongly preferred.Must be comfortable taking initiative within defined boundaries.

Role Purpose
The Impact Coordinator ensures day-to-day front office flow and operational continuity. This role focuses on coordination and oversight—not hands-on cleaning, mail preparation, or routine administrative data entry

Key Responsibilities

Monitor front office activity to ensure smooth daily operations. Coordinate volunteer coverage and task flow during office hours. Serve as a point of contact between volunteers and staff for operational needs. Track completion of front-office tasks and flag gaps or bottlenecks. Support staff by anticipating operational needs and escalating issues appropriately.

Helpful Skills

Strong coordination and problem-solving skills. Clear verbal communication and situational awareness. Ability to multitask and prioritize in a community-centered environment. Calm, welcoming presence.

Qualifications

Prior volunteer or customer-facing experience strongly preferred.Must be comfortable taking initiative within defined boundaries.

The Administrative Tasker provides back-end administrative support to staff. This role focuses on systems, documentation, and information flow—not facilities upkeep or program coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Staff the front desk by welcoming visitors and supporting check-in. Monitor, sort, and flag emails for staff response (no independent decision-making unless assigned). Organize and maintain physical and digital files. Prepare documents, forms, reports, or presentations as directed. Input and update data in spreadsheets or internal systems accurately. Support general office operations as assigned by staff.

Helpful Skills

Strong organizational and clerical skills. Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Professional communication and discretion. Ability to follow written procedures and workflows.

Qualifications

Basic computer literacy required.Prior administration  or office experience is helpful but not required. 

The Administrative Tasker provides back-end administrative support to staff. This role focuses on systems, documentation, and information flow—not facilities upkeep or program coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Staff the front desk by welcoming visitors and supporting check-in. Monitor, sort, and flag emails for staff response (no independent decision-making unless assigned). Organize and maintain physical and digital files. Prepare documents, forms, reports, or presentations as directed. Input and update data in spreadsheets or internal systems accurately. Support general office operations as assigned by staff.

Helpful Skills

Strong organizational and clerical skills. Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive). Professional communication and discretion. Ability to follow written procedures and workflows.

Qualifications

Basic computer literacy required.Prior administration  or office experience is helpful but not required. 

Visual Assistant maintains a boutique's aesthetic appeal and enhances the client's shopping experience through effective visual merchandising. Here are some responsibilities and tasks they typically perform:

Arrange mannequins, racks, and shelves to highlight new arrivals, best-sellers, or seasonal collections.Ensure displays are regularly updated and refreshed to maintain customer interest.Organize the boutique layout to optimize traffic flow and enhance the shopping experience.Maintain an inviting and clean store environment by arranging products neatly and ensuring shelves are well-stocked.Monitor product placement and restock shelves or racks as needed.