NAMI Greater Houston Walk Volunteer Registration

Greeters

May 16, 2026

6:15 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 2 more needed)

Details

Greeting participants as they arrive, volunteers in this position will circulate among the crowd to make sure everyone is headed in the right direction before the walk begins, and answer questions people might have. They will act as guides and be the first face many participants will see as they enter the event space. Volunteers in this position should be comfortable standing the whole shift, talking to strangers, and directing people. Bilingual skills are helpful, but not required

Location

Sam Houston Park

Photo Opportunity Volunteers

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May 16, 2026

6:30 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (At least 7 more needed)

Details

Located in the post-race area, these volunteers will offer to take pictures for people using the subject’s phones (not the volunteer’s phone), when they visit the different photo opportunity stations. Volunteers will hype people up for the picture and assist as requested.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Parking Support

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May 16, 2026

6:15 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 7 more needed)

Details

In this position, volunteers will help direct people where to park (following given instructions), assist with directing participants to the event space, and get people pumped up as they enter the parking area. Volunteers in this assignment will be standing the length of their shift and should be comfortable with providing/communicating directions.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Put Me Where You Need Me High Priority

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May 16, 2026

5:45 am CDT - 10:00 am CDT (At least 16 more needed)

9:30 am CDT - 12:30 pm CDT (At least 17 more needed)

Details

Volunteers in this position will fill in volunteer gaps at the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator. They can be assigned to a wide variety of positions that will be assigned to them on the day of the event when they check in. Volunteers who sign up for this assignment should be flexible in their assignment expectations and have the ability to stand, sit, lift items up to 10 lbs., converse with people, and follow direction.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Event Day Entertainment Support

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May 16, 2026

6:45 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers in this position will assist at the Event Stage and help keep the program moving smoothly. They will help with stage transitions and assisting the MC of the event with what they see fit. Volunteers need to be able to follow direction, stand for long periods, and be comfortable talking with people.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Cheerleaders

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May 16, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 11:30 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers will cheer walkers on at the Start Line and continue to cheer as they cross the Finish Line (which is at the same location), while hyping the crowd and keeping excitement levels high. In this position, volunteers need to be comfortable with standing the whole shift, being social, and getting the crowd and walkers excited.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Set Up

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May 16, 2026

5:45 am CDT - 8:00 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers in this position will help with final set up preparations the morning of the event. Your tasks will include putting up banners, setting up tables, and assisting with various preparations that will transform Sam Houston Park into a cherished annual tradition. This shift is an exciting opportunity to contribute behind the scenes, ensuring that everything is ready for participants to enjoy the event.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Food Tent

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May 16, 2026

6:45 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

In this position, volunteers will set up and manage food distribution for walkers after the race during the post-race party. Food should not be given out until they have completed the course. After participants have gone through, volunteers will clean and organize remaining refreshments. Volunteers should be comfortable with standing their entire shift and lifting up to 10lbs.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Children's Craft Activity Table

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May 16, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (Minimum met, 1 spot remaining)

Details

In this position, volunteers will assist children who are making crafts at the activity table. Volunteers in this position need to enjoy doing art, be able to assist as needed, have a calm demeanor, may have to sit or stand, and enjoy interacting with people of all ages.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Registration Booth

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May 16, 2026

6:00 am CDT - 11:00 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

These volunteers will assist with signing people up for the Walk and checking in already registered participants on Walk Day! Volunteers will need to arrive early and need to be very reliable. They must also be able to bring their cell phones to assist with participant check-in. This position requires sitting, standing, and talking with lots of people.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Family Fun Tent

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May 16, 2026

7:00 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers in this position will help as needed in the Family Fun Tent! Here, volunteers will create a joyous environment for families with a variety of activities. In this position, volunteers will need to be flexible, able to stand for long periods, be able to create an exciting atmosphere with their energy levels and be comfortable talking/interacting with visitors to the tent.

Location

Sam Houston Park

T-Shirt Table

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May 16, 2026

6:30 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Volunteers in this position will be in charge of passing out t-shirts to the teams that fundraised enough money to earn shirts. Volunteers will need to help organize shirt sizes, be comfortable enforcing the shirt rules, and be comfortable talking with people.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Volunteer Tent

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May 16, 2026

5:30 am CDT - 9:30 am CDT (At least 1 more needed)

9:30 am CDT - 1:00 pm CDT (Full)

Details

As a Volunteer in the Volunteer Booth, you will assist the Volunteer Coordinator by helping check people in, helping sign up volunteers, passing out t-shirts to volunteers, assisting volunteers get to their assignments, help confirm that volunteers understand their assignments, and helping the VC with special assignments that may arise.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Photographers

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May 16, 2026

6:45 am CDT - 12:00 pm CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

Under the direction of the NAMI Social Media Team, these volunteers will be capturing different aspects of the NAMI Walk, such as team pictures, pet pictures, candid shots, and more. Volunteers in this position must have photography experience, be able to follow direction, and be able to upload all pictures at a reasonable time after the event.

Location

Sam Houston Park

Water Station

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May 16, 2026

7:15 am CDT - 10:30 am CDT (Full)

This volunteer task is full.

Details

A perfect volunteer opportunity for a large group of people, volunteers will assist with preparing water cups for the walkers at their only water stop! You will be passing out water and cheering the walkers along the route. When finished, please be sure the entire area is cleaned up before departing.

Location

Sam Houston Park