Click here to view our volunteer infographic, showing the many ways that you can get involved in our programs!
To learn more about the volunteer opportunities listed below and how to get started volunteering, please contact Lynne Rhodes, Volunteer & Church Engagement Manager.
After-School Volunteer Opportunities
Our after-school program for elementary students operates at seven site churches in the Dallas area Monday – Thursday, and we need volunteer support with the following activities:
After School Program Activities (Mon-Thurs, 3-6 pm, Sept. 9 — May 7)
- Homework tutoring in reading and math
- Lead an arts and crafts project
- Teach a special afternoon activity or help children learn a new skill
Donating Supplies (ongoing)
- It’s back to school time! This is the best time of year to collect much needed supplies for our programs! Most needed supplies include construction paper, glue sticks, safety scissors, pencils, washable paint sets, tape, markers, hand sanitizer, and educational flash cards. Please see our complete wish list for more needs.
Family Fun Nights (twice per semester)
- Family Fun Nights are a great volunteer opportunity for groups! They happen twice a semester during the school year and each month during the summer at each of our sites. This is an evening of fun for the children and parents in our programs. Volunteers are needed to provide meals and assist with activities.
Summer Volunteer Opportunities
Our summer program for elementary and middle school youth operates at ten site churches in the Dallas and Sherman/Denison area. The summer program alone requires over 1,400 volunteers to operate! You can get involved in the following ways:
Read One-on-one with Children (Monday – Thursday, 9:30 a.m. – Noon, June 13 – July 26)
- Great direct service opportunity with the children at Project Transformation. We welcome groups and individuals. Volunteers ages 18 & up required to complete a criminal background check and our ministry safe on-line training.
Bring Dinner to College-aged PT Corps Members (Sunday – Thursday evenings)
- Volunteers are needed to provide dinner to our college-aged PT Corps Members living on the campuses of SMU and Austin College. Feeding amounts range from 15 to 125 people.
Donating Supplies (ongoing)
- Art supplies and recreation equipment are the most requested items for our summer program. Please read about our specific needs and how to host a supplies drive here.
Family Fun Nights (twice in the summer)
- Family Fun Nights are a great volunteer opportunity for groups! This is an evening of fun for the children and parents in our programs. Volunteers are needed to provide meals and assist with activities.
Presentations for High School Students (June and July)
- Our Leaders in Training Experience or LITE program needs volunteers to lead presentations for high school students Monday-Thursday from 1:30-3:00. Topics include career and college readiness, life skills and leadership. This is a great opportunity for business and education professionals.
Year-Round Administrative Opportunities
Volunteer Gift Processing Coordinator – see job description here
Volunteer Data Management Coordinator – see job description here
Project Transformation is seeking volunteers who can provide support to our Partnership Team (Development and Volunteer Management) in collecting and managing data in our Salesforce database platform so that children and youth can benefit from our educational programming.
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