SCCO Optometry Webinar: Eye’m Not From Around Here

Join Out-of-State Student Ambassadors as they share about topics such as “researching schools you’ve never visited”, “moving far from home and finding housing”, “finding the courage to step out of your comfort zone,” and whatever other questions you’d like to ask! Sign-up to register here! Important Information: If you can no longer attend the event, […]

Cougar Cupboard

Student Center South Circle Drive 4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204, Houston, Texas, United States

In an effort to address this significant barrier to student success, the University of Houston has opened the Cougar Cupboard in partnership with the Houston Food Bank’s Food for Change market network. You will be assisting with bringing in delivery boxes, sorting through assorted donations and/or fresh produce, and cleaning/restocking the space. Volunteers are currently […]

ECHOS Food Distribution Volunteering

Epiphany Community Health Outreach Center 9600 South Gessner Rd, Building E, Houston, Texas, United States

ECHOS is giving back to the underserved Houston area through their food fairs. That means 10 pallets of fresh, nutritious foods like meats, dairy and produce! It also means they will need 20+ volunteers to help sort food and load the clients’ trunks. Description: Volunteers arrive at ECHOS, check in, get masks and gloves. Volunteers […]

Cataract Observation

UHCO, TSO Room 4401 Martin Luther King Boulevard, Houston, TX, United States

Come observe an ophthalmologist perform a cataract surgery! You can learn about the methods, procedures machines, and more. There are limited spots open, so be quick! Sign ups for the surgery are here! Breakfast will be provided and free parking at the UHCO patient parking lot.

Cougar Cupboard

Student Center South Circle Drive 4455 University Dr, Houston, TX 77204, Houston, Texas, United States

In an effort to address this significant barrier to student success, the University of Houston has opened the Cougar Cupboard in partnership with the Houston Food Bank’s Food for Change market network. You will be assisting with bringing in delivery boxes, sorting through assorted donations and/or fresh produce, and cleaning/restocking the space. Volunteers are currently […]

ECHOS Food Distribution Volunteering

Epiphany Community Health Outreach Center 9600 South Gessner Rd, Building E, Houston, Texas, United States

ECHOS is giving back to the underserved Houston area through their food fairs. That means 10 pallets of fresh, nutritious foods like meats, dairy and produce! It also means they will need 20+ volunteers to help sort food and load the clients’ trunks. Description: Volunteers arrive at ECHOS, check in, get masks and gloves. Volunteers […]

Toy Drive Gift Wrapping

Donate your time by wrapping gifts that were collected at the toy drive! There are many shifts available so make sure to sign up through the link below to pick your preferred time slot! Sign up with the CSC here! Location: Student Center South Multipurpose Room Date: Tuesday, November 28th with Shifts Don’t forget to […]

Thanksmas Social

Come join our annual Thanksmas social and celebrate one another! There will be many activities including an ugly Christmas sweater competition and a white elephant! Note: To participate in the white elephant, you must bring in a gift as well. Location is Cougar Village N113!

See to Succeed Pretesting

Sitting volunteer position, but fast paced. Will need to be at the location no later than 8:30am. Pre-testing is the first stop when the students get off their bus.  This volunteer position is usually finished not later than 12:30pm if not sooner.  Please meet in the main building to sign in and get assigned to […]

Intern Deadline

Thinking about running for an officer position for next year? Do you want to know what it’s like to have a leadership position? POPS will be having interns upcoming Spring 2024! The purpose of this is to help members experience what it takes to be an officer, learn more about the position, figure out if […]

TOA Point Deadline

TOA is one of the biggest events of the year for UHPOPS. It includes traveling to Austin, TX for the Texas Optometric Association Summit convention where there is a huge display of recent technologies and innovations in the field of optometry! There are also fun activities and a chance to meet other similar students and […]

See to Succeed

Volunteers are needed for the See to Succeed initiative. Through this program, they provide eyewear at no cost to children in need. They need volunteers who can serve at least one day and will be glad to make a difference in children’s lives! There are multiple opportunities for See to Succeed. It takes place at […]