Who? ServiceWorks!, the City of Dallas Volunteer Program is a collaboration of the Volunteer Center of North Texas and the City of Dallas that provides volunteer administration and consultation to the departments of the City of Dallas.
What? The City of Dallas Volunteer Program offers an effective volunteer management program that provides the citizens of Dallas with an opportunity to become an integral part of the Dallas – the City That Works!
Where? The City of Dallas Volunteer Program places volunteers as support team members in all city departments. A Volunteer Coordinator in each department coordinates the volunteers’ efforts in that department. Volunteer opportunities are varied and include such diverse positions as office work, landscaping, customer service, research and community ambassadors.
Why?
- To bring citizens into city services to see how they operate, enable them to contribute to the city’s development and provide support to the employees and departmental services.
- To make effective use of tax dollars.
- Leverage community resources in Dallas, The City That Works!
- Develop volunteer support for staff, as well as, provide additional expertise to the department.
- To involve corporate volunteers and service organizations in community activities.
- Dallas is not just the city employees, but everyone. Through an effective volunteer program throughout the city, we truly will be the city that works.
How To Volunteer with the City of Dallas through ServiceWorks!
There's a volunteer job that's right for you! Just follow these easy steps:
STEP 1: Discover The Possibilities
Here are three ways to learn about many different volunteer jobs:
- Check on the Lending A Hand column in the Dallas Morning News (Monday's edition) and Quick newspaper (Tuesday's edition) for new volunteer opportunities.
- Sign up to receive monthly email of opportunities by sending an email to csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org.
STEP 2: Get Connected
Find a volunteer job that interests you?
- Call or email the contact person to learn more about it.
- You may be asked to interview with the departmental volunteer coordinator. This is a great opportunity to see if this is the right opportunity for you!
STEP 3: Find The Right Opportunity For YOU
What happens if you don't click with the first department you call?
- Try the next one, and the next one...
- Still can't make a match? Contact us! New opportunities are being developed every day. We can help you find the opportunity to best suits your skills and interests.
STEP 4: Stay Informed
Send an email to csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org or call 214-826-6767 x.237 and you will be added to the monthly mailing list.
ServiceWorks! Opportunities include:
Arson Receptionist
Time: day, flexible
Help the Fire-Rescue Department’s Safety and Development Division to process Worker’s Compensation and on the job accident paperwork and maintain bookkeeping records. You will be trained on form completion and submittal, data entry, files maintenance and proper procedures for dealing with confidential information. Past experience processing Worker’s Compensation paperwork is not required. Minimum age is 18.
Volunteers Needed: 5
Location: 1551 Baylor Street in Dallas, 75226 (Mapsco 46J)
Contact Info: Lt. Robert Ham at 214-670-3424 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallasfirerescue.com/
Dog & Cat Lovers
Time: Shelters are open 8:00a.m.-5:00p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10:00a.m.-4:00p.m. Sunday
Counsel potential pet owners about responsible pet ownership and appropriate pet selection at Dallas Animal Services adoption sites. Volunteers also provide tender loving care to cats and dogs at both shelters. Assist with feeding, playing with the animals and cleaning cages. Minimum age for volunteers is 18.
Volunteers Needed: 25
Location: Oak Cliff Shelter at 525 Shelter Place and the Forney Road Shelter at 8414 Forney Road
Contact Info: David Estephanous at 214-671-0106
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com/dallas/eng/html/animal_control.html
Architect Assistant
Time: days, flexible
Assist architects in the Public Works and Transportation department. Duties include assisting with compilation of architectural publications and organization of architectural materials. Gain understanding of the technical and aesthetic aspects of the architectural field while assisting in a professional environment.
Volunteers Needed: 4
Location: Oak Cliff Municipal Center at 320 E. Jefferson, Room 308 in Dallas
Contact Info: Lydia Gipson at 214-948-4232 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com
Donation Drives
Time: flexible
The Day Resource Center helps Dallas’ homeless by providing a variety of social services. They’re looking for groups of volunteers to collect donations of canned food, hygiene items or underwear. These drives can be held at a company location, a church and in the volunteer’s neighborhood.
Volunteers Needed: 50
Location: 901 South Ervay Street in downtown Dallas, 75201
Contact Info: DyShaun Johnson at 214.670.4881 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com
Dallas Genealogical
Time: flexible
Available only at the Central Dallas Public Library. Work the Genealogy Information desk. Assist patrons with research. Minimum age is 21.
Volunteers Needed: 30
Location: Central Dallas Public Library at 1515 Young Street
Contact Info: Shaniqua Rischer at 214-670-1789 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallaslibrary.org
Traffic Sign Observer
Time: flexible
Help improve traffic safety and lessen the effects of graffiti in your neighborhood. Volunteers assist the Public Works and Transportation Department by recording the type and location of damaged, faded or graffiti on traffic signs.
Volunteers Needed: 50
Location: flexible
Contact Info: Lydia Gipson at 214-948-4232 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com
Hammer Time
Time: flexible
City of Dallas Housing Department Program assists citizens 60+ and or disabled with minimal exterior home repairs. Scrape and paint; repair/replace doors, steps; build handrails, ramps; clean up yards. All materials supplied. Volunteer groups provide all tools necessary to complete the project selected. PHP is happy to refer your group to a nonprofit organization that loans tools for a small, refundable deposit. These activities take place mainly on weekends and can be one- time events. This is a great project for groups (14+) of 8-15 individuals. Great for youth groups (1 adult per 5 youth), scouts, schools, churches/synagogues. Minimum age is 14.
Volunteers Needed: 100
Location: various
Contact Info: Suanne Durham at 214-670-7323 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com
Dallas History
Time: Flexible, weekdays
The Archives needs mature volunteers who want to help preserve the history of Dallas and North Texas by making it accessible to researchers and scholars. An archives volunteer is an assistant to the City Archivist, who is in charge of the preservation, arrangement, description of, and access to the permanently valuable, historical records of city government. The volunteer will help the archivist in the processing of archives collections, including preservation treatment, arrangement and description projects. Training provided. PC skills, attention to details and love of history a plus!
Volunteers Needed: 5
Location: Dallas City Hall
Contact Info: John Slate at 214-670-5270
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com
Community Ambassadors
Time: 6:30 – 8:30 am weekdays
Give convention attendees a true Big D welcome as a Community Ambassador at the Dallas Convention Center. Volunteers will greet guests and provide directions to the thousands of guests to the city.
Volunteers Needed: 40
Location: Dallas Convention Center at 650 S. Griffin Street in Dallas, 75202
Contact Info: Celia Barshop at 214-939-2701 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallasconvctr.com
Translator/Interpreter
Time: flexible
Put your language skills to work for the City of Dallas. Spanish language translators are needed in several departments to assist with the translation of documents.
Volunteers Needed: 15
Location: flexible
Contact Info: Celeste Sauls at 214-826-6767 x.237 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com
Share the LUV!
Time: Ongoing, weekdays
Welcome the world to Dallas by assisting the 5 million passengers who travel through Love Field each year. Volunteers provide assistance to travelers, general information, and keep an active airport moving. Whether you are someone who just loves to help people or you just love to people watch, this is a great way for you to help put the welcome mat out!
Volunteers Needed: 50
Location: Dallas Love Field, 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
Contact Info: Margie Stanley at 214-670-6076
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com/dallas/eng/html/aviation.html
Train the Pros
Time: flexible
Work with the Development Department staff as a trainer, motivational speaker or one-on-one coach. Help others grow and further their professional skills. Minimum age is 21.
Volunteers Needed: 10
Location: Oak Cliff Municipal Center at 320 E. Jefferson Blvd. in Dallas
Contact Info: Lolis Dignan at 214-948-4326 or csauls@volunteernorthtexas.org
Web site: www.dallascityhall.com