Established in 1969, the Babe Didrikson Zaharias Foundation was created to preserve and promote the legacy of Babe. It built the museum in 1976 and since then, has championed support for the woman athlete. Not only women golfers, but every woman’s sport was considered when recognition was appropriate.
Donations have been made over the years to organizations in Southeast Texas, such as the American Cancer Society, American Heart Association, I Have Dream Program, Julie Rogers Gift of Life, Communities in Schools, Art Museum of SETX, Girls Haven, Young Audiences, Texas Energy Museum, Mental Health Association and many others.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Babe Zaharias Foundation offers a variety of ways for individuals and groups to get involved in supporting our mission of youth development, athletics, and legacy preservation.
Event Support
Volunteers assist with foundation-hosted events such as golf tournaments, award ceremonies, fundraisers, and community celebrations. Duties may include registration, hospitality, scoring assistance, silent auction support, setup, and breakdown.
Youth Program Support
Volunteers help with junior golf clinics, youth athletic events, and educational programs by assisting with logistics, mentoring participants, and supporting instructors and coaches.
Scholarship & Awards Programs
Community members may serve on committees that help review applications, support selection processes, and assist with scholarship and awards presentations.
Museum & Legacy Preservation
Volunteers can help preserve and promote Babe Zaharias’s history by assisting with museum activities, historical displays, tours, and special exhibits.
Fundraising & Sponsorship Outreach
Volunteers support fundraising efforts by helping secure sponsors, auction items, and donations, as well as assisting with donor communications and stewardship.
Marketing & Communications
Those with skills in writing, photography, social media, or design can help share the Foundation’s story, promote events, and highlight the achievements of scholarship recipients and youth participants.
Community Outreach
Volunteers represent the Foundation at local events, schools, and civic organizations to help raise awareness about programs, scholarships, and involvement opportunities.
Court-Mandated Community Service Opportunities
The Babe Zaharias Foundation offers supervised, non-hazardous community service opportunities for individuals who are required by the court to complete community service hours. These opportunities allow participants to contribute positively to the community while supporting youth programs, athletics, and historical preservation.
Event Support – Signature Programs
Court-mandated volunteers may assist with setup, breakdown, and logistical support for major Foundation events, including:
• Babe Zaharias High School Awards Ceremony
• Babe Zaharias High School Golf Tournament
• Babe Zaharias Birthday Celebration Events
Duties may include setting up tables and chairs, placing signage, organizing materials, hospitality support, and post-event cleanup.
Facility & Grounds Support
Help with light cleaning, organizing storage areas, preparing event materials, and maintaining spaces used for foundation programs or exhibits.
Clerical & Administrative Tasks
Support the foundation with filing, assembling packets, organizing supplies, labeling materials, and other basic office or event-preparation duties.
Museum & Historical Support
Assist with organizing displays, cleaning exhibit areas (non-specialized tasks), preparing educational materials, and helping maintain the legacy exhibits honoring Babe Zaharias.
Event Materials Preparation
Stuffing envelopes, assembling gift bags, organizing signage, preparing registration materials, and other behind-the-scenes tasks needed before events.
Community Program Support (Non-Youth Supervisory)
Assist with logistical needs at youth or community events such as hydration stations, equipment movement, or general event flow. Court-mandated volunteers are not placed in unsupervised roles with minors.
