get involved
Community support enables the Community Council of Greater Dallas to build a stronger North Texas through life-changing services and programs for the most vulnerable North Texans. Whether through a financial investment, attending an event, volunteering your time and talent, or even shopping, you can make a transformational difference in the lives of many individuals, families, and older adults and caregivers.
volunteer opportunities
Volunteers contribute to life-changing experiences and real impact for those they serve at Community Council. As a volunteer, you play a key role in moving individuals and families from surviving to thriving. Below are a few ways you can help.*Some volunteer opportunities have an age limit and/or require a Criminal Background Check.For more information or questions about volunteering, please contact Rebecca A. Rhule, CFRE, Senior Director of Advancement, at 214.871.5065.Individual, Group or Corporate Opportunities
Individual volunteers can work directly with clients or behind the scenes. Opportunities range from mentoring, leading health and wellness workshops, helping clients with resume writing, interview practice, and job searches to fundraising and event planning.
Volunteer activities for groups are carefully crafted to create meaningful opportunities for both clients and volunteers. We work to accommodate your group size, availability, and interests.
volunteer with the economic mobility team
Help make a difference in the lives of our neighbors through their journey out of poverty and into living wage employment.
RESUME & INTERVIEW COACHING
Assist program clients with their current resume or creating a new resume and how to prepare for interviews.
WORKSHOP PRESENTER
Present one of our ready-made workshops on workforce topics:
- How to Get a Job
- Dress to Impress
- Interview Process & Types of Interviews
- Mock Interview
- Keeping the Job
- and many more!
Sign up to volunteer here
Virtual volunteer training is on the first Tuesday from noon-1:00 pm every month.
Sign up for training and request more details in the form below.
volunteer with the community wellness team
BECOME A LAY LEADER AND LEAD WORKSHOPS
Help improve the health and wellness of your neighbors. Train to be a volunteer lay leader (coach) for workshops on:
- Chronic Disease Self-Management
- Chronic Pain Self-Management
- Diabetes Self-Management
- Fall Prevention
ASSIST WITH PARTICIPANT ENROLLMENT & OUTREACH
- Help enroll participants in the Medication Review and Diabetes Prevention Program
- Distribute program information and flyers throughout the community
- Assist with general administrative functions, such as assembling workshop packets
Sign up to volunteer here
Sign up today! All volunteers will receive training.