The Volunteer Center of North Texas is the primary volunteer clearinghouse in North Texas. The Dallas County Medical Society's Indigent Clinic Forum lists member clinics, all of which use volunteers. The below are only some of the many area organizations with volunteer opportunities.
Agape Clinic at Grace United
214-824-2533 (Phone number for Grace United Methodist Church- Ask to speak with a representative from the Agape Clinic)
Hours: Wednesday:
Languages: English, Spanish.
How to apply: Agape Clinic is a walk-in clinic. It is necessary for people to arrive early (before opening time) to ensure being seen the same day.
Cost: No cost for services. Donations are requested.
Website: http://www.agapeclinic.com
Services:
214-521-5191
Volunteer contact: Call Christine Maupin @ 214-521-5191
Hours: Mon- Fri 830am-5pm
Languages: English and Spanish
Cost of Services: No cost
Website: www.aidsarms.org
Services: Helps men, women, and children living with HIV/AIDS to obtain services necessary for life and emotional support
501 N. Stemmons Suite #210,
214 941 7696 (programs)
214 943 4444 (administration)
Volunteer Contact: Mary Marshall @ 214-941-7696
Hours: Mon- Fri 830am-530pm
Website: www.aidsinterfaithnetwork.org
Services: Provide spiritual and emotional services to persons living with aids;
Train volunteers to provide in-home non-nursing support such as laundry, cooking, cleaning, and other light housework.
214-521-5124 Johns Thomas or 214-521-5444
Volunteer contact: Debra Cavazos @ 214-521-5124
Hours: Mon- Fri
Sat.
Sun
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Referral from another agency required. AIDS Diagnosis required.
Cost of services: No cost
Website: www.rcdallas.org/arc.html
Services: Food pantry; clothing closet; Nelson Tibido Clinic-T-cell counts; no refugees
American Red Cross
214 678 4800
Volunteer: Fill out “Volunteer Match” at www.redcross.org/donate/volunteer
Email: arc@redcrossdallas.org
Hours: Mon-Fri
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Walk in, or call
Website: www.redcross.org ; www.redcrossdallas.org
Services: Recruits and trains volunteers to help deliver life saving services, including disaster preparedness, emergency social services, and health and safety training
Dallas County Juvenile Department
509 Main Street,
214 698 2200
Volunteer Contact:
140 East 12th Street
Dallas, TX 75203
Services: convenes and assists indigent clinics as well as other DCMS activities
Dallas Reads
214 821 7323
Website: www.dallasreads.org
5200
214-823-9149
Services: A cooperative of 13 churches providing emergency services to populations in
214-942-2998
Hours: 24 hours
Volunteer Contact: Lacy Deckard, Volunteer Coordinator at (214) 389-7701
Languages: English and Spanish
Website: www.genesisshelter.org
Services: Emergency shelter, in-house food and clothing for battered women and their children.
Girl Scouts of Tejas Council (2
972 349 2400 or 1 800 442 2260
Hours: Mon-Fri
Southern
Phone: 214 946 7075
Hours: Mon-Thurs 9am-530pm
Fri
Website: www.tejasgsc.org
Volunteer contact: Diane Michaels 972-349-2433
Services: Girl scouting is open to all girls, everywhere, ages 5-17 or in grades K-12. It provides a variety of experiences and offers age appropriate outdoor, creative and community activities while encouraging a progression of skill development and responsibility through the different age levels.
972 437 9950
Volunteer Contact: Coordinator of Volunteer Services 972 437-9950
Hours: Mon, Tues, Wed. 830am-8pm
Fri 830am-5pm
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: Call for assistance.
Cost of services: Jewish Family Service charges $100.00 per hour of clinical service. However, the agency works on a sliding fee scale with clients. After an automatic charge of $40.00 for the first appointment, the agency can verify a client's income and expenses to determine an appropriate per-session payment, if requested. No one will be denied service because of inability to pay. If the client has medical coverage, Jewish Family Service will periodically file medical claims for the total $100.00 fee per session. The portion of the fee not paid by the client or by insurance benefits will be obtained from other sources, such as Jewish Federation of Greater Dallas or
Website: www.JFSdallas.org
Services: Counseling services, services for children and teens, career and employment services, service for elderly, family violence intervention and counseling, support groups, emergency food and assistance, household services, refugee resettlement, transportation, kosher meals on wheels, adoption, career and employment services, assistance to holocaust survivors, workshops and seminars, volunteer opportunities
214 357 8822
Volunteer Contact: http://www.jld.net/?nd=becomingamember to become a member and participate in volunteer activities
Website: www.jld.net
Services: Diverse group of women between the ages of 22-50 who believe voluntarism makes a difference.
Partnership Program,
3700 Ross,
214-989-8000
8625 King George Suite #210,
214 630 4796
Volunteer Contact: Susan Reukema 214 630 4796
Website: www.reachcils.org
Services: Reach Inc. is a nonprofit organization with the goal of advocating for and empowering people with disabilities to take charge of their lives and participate actively in community life, provide services to people with disabilities and educate the community on disability related topics.
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, The Senior Source
214 823 5700
Volunteer Contact: Bea Knagg 214 823 5700
Website: www.theseniorsource.org
Volunteer opportunities: Help manage the personal affairs of vulnerable elderly, work to improve the quality of life in nursing homes and assisted living facilities; Assist low-income elderly who have difficulty managing their financial obligations, visit nursing home residents
Services: Services for mature adults include everything from help with eldercare, job searches, nursing home issues, in-home companions, money management, assistance with employment opportunities, education, placing older adults as elementary school tutors and mentors, and guardianship support.
The Gravely Center, 1111 W. Belt Line #110,
972 242 4464
Volunteer Contact: call 972 242 4464 or fill out application at http://www.senioradultservices.org/volunteer.html
Hours: Mon-Fri
Languages: English and Spanish
Website: www.senioradultservices.org
Services: Caregiver support, case management, home delivered meals, home repair, information request, medical equipment loans, friendly visitor program, transportation, health information for emergency situations
SPCA of
214 651 9611
Volunteer Contact: Gina Alcala Director of Outreach & Volunteer Relations
214.651.9611, extension 123
Hours: Monday – Friday
Saturday
Languages: English and Spanish
How to apply: For surgical drop-offs (Appointments necessary):
- Spay/neuter appointments available Monday through Friday only.
- For surgical pick-ups: Monday - Friday, same day,
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Monday - Friday:
- Super Saturday Savings:
Website: www.spca.org
Volunteer
214 509 3886
Volunteer Contact:
Website: www.volunteernorthtexas.org
Volunteer
214 826 6767
Volunteer Contact:
Website: www.volunteernorthtexas.org
YMCA of Metropolitan
601 N. Akard,
214-880-9622
Volunteer Contact: Jeff Scheivel 972 560 3878
Website: www.ymcadallas.org
Services: Health and wellness classes, that include traditional aerobics, step classes, yoga and more, strength and cardio equipment, gymnasium, pools, child care, afterschool programs, sport camps, and other specialty programs