FAQ: For Volunteers and Donors
What is Houston Improvement Project (HIP)?
HIP supports the Houston inner city by renovating community spaces, classrooms, performance spaces, gardens and more that give kids, adults and seniors a place to thrive, grow and learn. HIP selects one community partner a year in an open application process. The winning applicant will get the opportunity to have a space of their choosing renovated in a project valued up to $50,000.
Where can I sign up to volunteer?
Our 2023 project dates will be determined this Summer.
How old do I need to be?
You have to be at least 18 years old or 16 with parent permission to do a work day.
What should I wear/Is there food?/what should I bring?
Make sure to wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty, and closed toed shoes. If there it is a morning shift, we will have breakfast! Dinner shift, we will have dinner! If you have dietary restrictions, best to bring your own meals. Please bring your own water bottle! We will provide equipment for you, but if you would like to bring your own gardening gloves, do so. I will be emailing you a few days out to let you know what you will be doing!