Children volunteer opportunities in Dallas–Fort Worth

218 open volunteer roles from 116 organizations across Dallas–Fort Worth.

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Frisco

STEM Mentors Needed in Frisco, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Lewisville

STEM Mentors Needed in Lewisville, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist
Kennedale

Seeking Host Families: Host a Foreign Exchange Student Kennedale, TX and surrounding areas!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity to immerse…

ChildrenCommunityCivic
Idealist

QA Analyst

About the Organization Menzies Philanthropic Foundation (Menzies Mission) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting orphans and vulnerable families through resources, education, and holistic development rooted in the Menzies 8 Keys of Needs: Housing,…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist

UX/UI Design Manager

About the Organization Menzies Philanthropic Foundation (Menzies Mission) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting orphans and vulnerable families through resources, education, and holistic development rooted in the Menzies 8 Keys of Needs: Housing,…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist

UX/UI Designer, Team Lead

About the Organization Menzies Philanthropic Foundation (Menzies Mission) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting orphans and vulnerable families through resources, education, and holistic development rooted in the Menzies 8 Keys of Needs: Housing,…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist

QA Tester

About the Organization Menzies Philanthropic Foundation (Menzies Mission) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting orphans and vulnerable families through resources, education, and holistic development rooted in the Menzies 8 Keys of Needs: Housing,…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
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Frisco

Frisco TX : Volunteer families needed to host Exchange Students

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student !! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity…

ChildrenCommunityEducation
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Plano

Plano, TX: Host an Exchange Student-Volunteer families needed Plano area!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student !! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity…

ChildrenCommunityCivic
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Allen

Seeking Host Families: Host a Foreign Exchange Student Allen, TX and surrounding areas!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student!! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity to…

ChildrenCivic
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Plano

Plano, TX: Host an Exchange Student-Volunteer families needed Plano area!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student!! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity to…

CommunityChildren
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North Richland Hills

H.A.N.G (Helping Anyone Needing Guidance) Afterschool Program

WE NEED YOU! Do you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of young people? H.A.N.G. (Helping Anyone Needing Guidance) is looking for dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic volunteers to join our afterschool program! Every week, we have…

Jan 6, 2027ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Host an International High School Exchange Student (Rockwall County, TX)

SHARE! your heart and home. Change a Life. Open your home to a high school exchange student and experience the world without leaving home! SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking caring individuals and families to host international exchange…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist

Host an International High School Exchange Student (Trophy Club, TX)

SHARE! your heart and home. Change a Life. Open your home to a high school exchange student and experience the world without leaving home! SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking caring individuals and families to host international exchange…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist

Blanket Maker in Plano, TX - Crochet + Knit

We make blankets and give them to children and teens who need a reminder that they matter, are not invisible, worthy of love, and that someone cares. Ill, abused, homeless, experiencing trauma. Blankets can be anywhere from 36"x36" (preemies and…

VirtualChildrenCommunity
Idealist

Blanket Maker in Plano, TX - Fleece + Tie

We make blankets and give them to children and teens who need a reminder that they matter, are not invisible, worthy of love, and that someone cares. Ill, abused, homeless, experiencing trauma. Blankets can be anywhere from 36"x36" (preemies and…

VirtualChildrenCommunity
Idealist

Blanket Maker in Plano, TX - Sew + Quilt

We make blankets and give them to children and teens who need a reminder that they matter, are not invisible, worthy of love, and that someone cares. Ill, abused, homeless, experiencing trauma. Blankets can be anywhere from 36"x36" (preemies and…

VirtualChildrenCommunity
Idealist
Plano

Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. Board Member Opportunity – Help Empower Dallas Texas Students Through Mentorship & Career Readiness

Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering underserved students through one-to-one mentorship, career readiness, and educational support programs. We are currently seeking passionate and community-minded board…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Richardson

Feed My Starving Children Packing Sessions - Richardson, TX

Volunteers are needed for 1.75 hour packing sessions to hand-pack life saving meals for starving children around the world. We can take up to 100 people per packing session. We are open on Monday through Saturday each week. To volunteer, you must…

ChildrenFood security
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Arlington

STEM Mentors Needed in Arlington, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Arlington

Be a Hero! Volunteer for the Bold For Gold Tour 3K to Fight Childhood Cancer!

Be Bold. Go Gold. Give Hope! Join Jacob Way Organization on Saturday, December 5, 2026 , for the historic national launch of the Bold For Gold Tour in Arlington, Texas! This high-energy 3K walk and community celebration will shine a light on…

Dec 5ChildrenCommunityHealth
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Arlington

Infinity Artisan Pantry – Volunteer Baker

Infinity Artisan Pantry Cooperative is a Prince Jade nonprofit program dedicated to making sure no child or family ever misses their birthday due to financial hardship. We train community members in baking, food safety, and dessert preparation so…

ChildrenFood securityCommunity
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Plano

STEM Mentors Needed in Plano, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Irving

STEM Mentors Needed in Irving, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Garland

STEM Mentors Needed in Garland, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Grand Prairie

STEM Mentors Needed in Grand Prairie, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

EducationChildrenCommunity
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Mesquite

STEM Mentors Needed in Mesquite, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Carrollton

STEM Mentors Needed in Carrollton, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

EducationChildrenCommunity
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Plano

Plano, TX: Host an Exchange Student-Volunteer families needed Plano area!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student in!! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity…

Oct 23ChildrenCommunityEducation
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Mesquite

Mesquite volunteers: kids impacted by chronic illness want to learn from you (Arts, Sports and S.T.E.M.)

CoachArt matches kids impacted by chronic illness with volunteers like YOU who provide 1-on-1 introductions to arts and athletics hobbies. The most requested activities are: 🎨 Creative & Artistic Acting/Theater, Animation, Ceramics/Sculpture,…

ChildrenArtsCommunity
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Richardson

Richardson, TX: Host an Exchange Student-Volunteer families needed Richardson area!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student !! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity…

ChildrenCommunity
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Farmers Branch

Farmers Branch, TX: Host an Exchange Student-Volunteer families needed in Farmers Branch area!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student!! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity to…

ChildrenCommunity
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Arlington

Arlington, TX: Host an Exchange Student-Volunteer families needed in Arlington area!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student !! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity…

ChildrenCommunity
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Rowlet

Rowlet, TX: Host an Exchange Student-Volunteer families needed Rowlet & surrounding areas!

Volunteer to Host a Foreign Exchange Student!! Benefit from opening your home and heart to an exchange student for a term during the upcoming high school year by: Making life-long friendship connections abroad Giving a young person an opportunity to…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Richardson

Give Thanks & Feed Children Worldwide

We will be joining other volunteers to prepare vegetarian food packs (called Manna Packs) for distribution to a network of partner organizations worldwide. Learn more here. Please check any food allergy the volunteer may have here prior to signing…

Nov 28Food securityChildrenCommunity
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Irving

💙 HELP US KEEP S AND F ATHLETES AFTER SCHOOL MENTORING PROGRAM FREE! 💙

At S and F Athletes , we believe every child deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and become a leader—regardless of their family’s financial situation. That’s why our After-School Mentoring Program is offered FREE to the youth and families we…

Oct 19ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Plano

Help Fight Hunger Around America's Breakfast Tables

FEED KIDS & FAMILIES IN YOUR COMMUNITY STUDENT VOLUNTEER PROGRAM Earn 10 Community Service Hours Take an active role fighting hunger in your community SCHOOL CEREAL DRIVE PROGRAM Provide breakfast to families who depend on food banks for hunger…

Food securityChildrenCommunity
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Host an International High School Exchange Student (Irving, TX)

SHARE! your heart and home. Change a Life. Open your home to a high school exchange student and experience the world without leaving home! SHARE! High School Exchange Program is seeking caring individuals and families to host international exchange…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist

Do you like to Quilt, Sew, Knit, or Crochet for babies?

Whether you enjoy quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet, or would like to learn those skills, come volunteer with us! LOVE THY BABY specializes in meeting the needs of babies facing health or economic crisis. We also need people to iron, fold, and…

VirtualChildrenHealthCommunity
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Every newborn deserves a warm blanket and clothing!

LOVE THY BABY is seeking companies and individuals to conduct clothing drives/baby showers or raise money to purchase materials to make blankets and quilts for newborns who are born sick, premature and/or into poverty. Please consider making a…

VirtualChildrenCommunityHousing
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Dallas

Front Desk Volunteer

Front Desk Volunteers provide families at Ronald McDonald House with a pleasant and comfortable stay by assisting staff with daily operations of the House and assisting families as needed. You will be greeting our residents and visitors and helping…

SeniorsChildrenCommunity
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Social Media Outreach

Gateway Alliance Project is a startup non-profit 501(c)(3) organization geared at improving the roads of re-entry to formerly incarcerated women, and by providing diversion alternatives for at-risk youth prior to engagement with the carceral system.…

VirtualChildrenCivic
Idealist

Community Outreach Coordinator

Gateway Alliance Project is a startup non-profit 501(c)(3) organization geared at improving the roads of re-entry to formerly incarcerated women, and by providing diversion alternatives for at-risk youth prior to engagement with the carceral system.…

VirtualChildrenCommunityCrisis support
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Non-profit Fundraiser

Gateway Alliance Project is a startup non-profit 501(c)(3) organization geared at improving the roads of re-entry to formerly incarcerated women, and by providing diversion alternatives for at-risk youth prior to engagement with the carceral system.…

VirtualChildrenCommunityCivic
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Dallas

Community representative in Dallas, TX

EurAupair is one of the oldest and largest au pair organizations in the USA. We are non-profit and designated by the US State Department's exchange program. Our mission is to improve understanding among people of different countries through cultural…

VirtualChildrenCivicCommunity
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Dallas

Volunteer Photographer – Infant Remembrance Photography | Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep

At Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep (NILMDTS), we believe every family experiencing the loss of a baby deserves the opportunity to have tangible memories to hold onto. We are seeking compassionate photographers who want to use their talent and heart to…

ChildrenMental health
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BuildHer Women in STEM

Our mission is to empower girls to explore STEM in fun, hands-on ways, whether at home or online. Through creative projects, challenges, tutoring, and conversations with inspiring women in science, technology, engineering, and math, we aim to spark…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
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Dallas

TX Chapter (Dallas), Board Member

Organization & Board Member Description Gift of Adoption is a national charity that provides grants of up to $15,000 to complete the adoptions of children in vulnerable circumstances from the U.S. and around the world. Priority is placed on helping…

Children
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Dallas

Mentor a High School Student! Help start bright futures with us.

C.H.O.I.C.E.: Consider How One Individual Changes Everything Here at Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. we are preparing for a great school year, pairing volunteer mentors with underserved students for post-secondary success! We are ready for the first…

EducationChildrenCommunity
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Dallas

Urgent: Host Families Needed for Exchange Students from Spain (Fall 2026)

Above & Beyond Education is seeking welcoming host families in the community to open their hearts and homes to international exchange students for the upcoming academic year. Hosting an exchange student is a deeply rewarding volunteer experience…

ChildrenCommunityEducation
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Fundraising Team Member

We are seeking motivated volunteers to join our Fundraising Team . This role directly fuels our mission to rescue women and children from trafficking by helping us secure the donations, sponsors, and resources our task force needs to operate.…

VirtualChildrenCommunityCrisis support
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Dallas

Youth Volleyball Life Skills Mentor for girls

Rae’s Hope is seeking committed, skills‑based volunteers to support our weekly Volleyball & Life Skills Program at Juanita Craft Recreation Center beginning August 2026. Volunteers will help youth ages 5–14 build confidence, teamwork, discipline,…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Dallas

HIGH PRIORITY NEED! Art with Unhoused Children (Fridays, Dallas)

You don't need to be an artist to volunteer for this opportunity! We are a nonprofit organization that helps children facing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) realize their dreams through the power of art. They can be anything they want to be!…

ChildrenArtsCommunity
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Chapter/Club Founder - Young Advocates for Rare Diseases

Young Advocates for Rare Diseases (YARD) is an organization that equips the youth to help children with rare diseases feel supported and appreciated. We help others learn the importance of acceptance and antidiscrimination for rare disease…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
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Program Manager

Program Manager — Youth Programs & Engagement Organization: Pretty With Purpose, Inc. Position Type: Volunteer Leadership Department: Programs Reports To: Executive Leadership Location: Dallas, Texas | Hybrid/Remote Commitment: Part-Time Volunteer…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
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Dallas

Make a Difference with the Power of Play! (Dallas, TX)

Project Sunshine is an international volunteer-led nonprofit organization whose mission is to bring joy and play to pediatric patients. Our volunteers get firsthand experience of aiding the healing journey of children facing medical challenges…

ChildrenHealthCommunity
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Dallas

Volunteer to help a child become a stronger reader (Dallas)

Help a K-4 student in your community learn to read! Reading Partners has been pairing volunteer tutors with elementary students for 25 years to ensure that all kids have the foundational reading skills and confidence they need to be able to read at…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Dallas

Secretary Assistant

About Pretty With Purpose Pretty With Purpose, Inc. is a youth-focused nonprofit organization committed to empowering young women through mentorship, leadership development, college and career readiness, health and wellness, and workforce…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
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Dallas

STEM Mentors Needed in Dallas, TX Area

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Dallas

STEM Mentors Needed in Dallas, TX

STEM for Others is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that provides free, personalized STEM education and mentorship to students from underrepresented communities. Our volunteer mentors work one-on-one with students to build confidence, spark…

ChildrenEducationCommunity

Common questions

Where can I volunteer for children causes in Dallas?

There are 218 open children volunteer positions across Dallas–Fort Worth right now, spread across 116 organizations, with Cumberland Presbyterian Children's Home currently posting the most (12). They're concentrated in McKinney, Dallas, and Denton.

Do I need to sign up in advance to volunteer?

Almost always, yes. Every listing links back to where it was posted — the organization's own site, or a portal like Idealist or Voly — and you register there. Some roles ask for an orientation or a background check first, especially those working with children or in healthcare settings. Good Deeds Dallas doesn't take signups itself; it points you at the source.

How current are these children listings?

Every source is rechecked weekly, and one-time events are removed the day after they happen, so what you see is what was live as of October 19, 2026. Listings also pass a quality check that removes duplicates, paid positions, and donation drives that aren't actually volunteer roles.