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Volunteer opportunities from across the Dallas metro.
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Forney

Forney, TX volunteers: kids impacted by chronic illness want to learn from you (Sports, Performing Arts, Visual Arts)

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: Acting/Theater, Baking, Cooking, Drums, Guitar, Hip Hop Dance, Jazz Dance,…

ChildrenArtsHealth
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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
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Colleyville

Girls on the Run Coach-McPherson Park Colleyville

Girls in Our Community Need YOU More than Ever! By volunteering as a coach, you can make a difference in the lives of girls by strengthening their physical & emotional health, helping them connect with each other & express their joy and optimism! At…

Sep 14ChildrenHealthCommunity
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Frisco

Girls on the Run Coach-Frisco

Girls in Our Community Need YOU More than Ever! By volunteering as a coach, you can make a difference in the lives of girls by strengthening their physical & emotional health, helping them connect with each other & express their joy and optimism! At…

Sep 15ChildrenHealthCommunity
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Allen

Girls on the Run Coach-Allen

Girls in Our Community Need YOU More than Ever! By volunteering as a coach, you can make a difference in the lives of girls by strengthening their physical & emotional health, helping them connect with each other & express their joy and optimism! At…

Sep 14ChildrenHealthCommunity
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Assistant UI/UX 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,…

VirtualChildrenEducationHousing
Idealist

🌟 GrAngel World™ Innovation Lab AI ENGINEERING, DEVELOPMENT, ETC

🌟 GrAngel World™ Innovation Lab ![GrAngel World™ Logo] WHERE LOVE HAS WINGS™ Creating a calm metaverse for children living in a chaotic world. About GrAngel World™ GrAngel World™ is more than a technology project. It is an immersive learning…

Sep 15VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
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The Colony

St. Jude Walk - Dallas, TX

Every step helps save lives. Register today to help cure childhood cancer. With national, virtual and local community events for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, the St. Jude Walk is where we unite supporters across the country to provide hope and…

Sep 19ChildrenHealthCommunity
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Operations Manager

Location: Remote Employment Type: Part-Time, Unpaid (Volunteer)** About the Organization: Menzies Philanthropic Foundation (Menzies Mission) is a non-profit dedicated to supporting orphans and vulnerable families through resources, education, and…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist

Scrum Master

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,…

VirtualChildrenEducationHousing
Idealist

Children's Charity serving Birdville ISD Website Volunteer

Great volunteer position from home, set your own hours as long as deadlines are met. Children's Charity Volunteer position to help update our website. Community Services hours accepted based on experience. Fast paced, fast changing site that needs…

Aug 24VirtualChildrenCommunityEducation
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North Richland Hills

Children's Nonprofit Office Volunteer

Tuesday-Thursday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. Shift can be divided into 2 hours shifts. Responsibilities: computer skills, organizational skills, telephone etiquette, people skills. Position will be working with low-income families and scheduling…

Aug 24ChildrenCommunityEducation
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North Richland Hills

After school tutoring/mentoring for low-income children

You will be mentoring students at North Richland Hills Middle School. This may be homework help, studying for tests, or just being someone to talk to. All volunteers will be asked to submit a provided background check, prior to volunteering.…

Aug 24ChildrenEducationCommunity
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Arlington

Mentor a Child in Arlington with Big Brothers Big Sisters!

At Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Tarrant County we believe it takes Little to be Big . Our mission is to create and support 1:1 mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. Currently, there are over 100 children in…

ChildrenEducationCommunity
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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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Mesquite

Volunteer Bible Teachers

Resolution Family Ministry conducts Virtual Bible Study for Children, Teens and Adults. We are seeking Christian volunteers with the gift of teaching.

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
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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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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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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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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
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
Idealist

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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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
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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
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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
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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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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
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
Idealist
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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Volunteer needed to create TikTok content for the Bright Smiles Project

The Bright Smiles Project is looking for a creative volunteer to help create a short TikTok post to raise awareness about our mission. Our project collects gently used books and toys to give to children in need, helping spark imagination, learning,…

VirtualChildrenEducationCommunity
Idealist
Dallas

Volunteer Hairdresser/Barber

Share your special talent for cutting and styling hair at Ronald McDonald House Dallas! Our families don't always have the time to get a haircut in-between visits to their child's doctor appointments and hospital stays, but receiving this self-care…

ChildrenCommunityHealth
Idealist
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
Idealist
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
Idealist
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
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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
Idealist
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
Idealist
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
Idealist
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

Volunteer Child Advocate Fall 2026 Training

Our volunteers work one-on-one with unaccompanied migrant children to build meaningful connections and advocate for their rights and best interests. Basic volunteer requirements include: Must be at least 21 years old Speak a language other than…

Sep 27ChildrenImmigrationCivic
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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
Idealist
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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Host an International High School Exchange Student (St. Peters, MO)

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…

VirtualChildrenEducationCivic
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Dallas

Help us grow students' reading skills! Become an After-School Reading Buddy!

Reading Buddies are a key part of our programs and provide the essential reading comprehension assistance to a student once a week. As a Reading Buddy, you will help a child develop their comprehension skills through reading high-quality literature…

Sep 21ChildrenEducationCommunity
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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
Idealist

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
Voly
Dallas

Feed Your Neighbors: Mobile Food Pantry

In North Texas, one in eight people, or 640,000 of our neighbors, face hunger. That figure includes one in five children. In fact, Dallas County has the fourth-highest rate of food-insecure children…

Food securityChildrenCommunity