the heart of our mission
Volunteers
Every hour you give helps us keep the door open to safety, hope and healing.
Thank you for your interest in supporting The Family Place!
Volunteers are the heart of our mission—your time, talents and compassion make a lasting difference in the lives of survivors of domestic violence across North Texas. Whether you’re volunteering solo, with your company, school, church or community group, we’ll help you find a role that’s both meaningful and impactful.
Volunteer With The Family Place
Ready to Get Started?
After you submit your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email with next steps. All volunteers must complete:
- A Volunteer Application
- A Criminal Background Check
- An In-Person Orientation (hosted monthly)
Ways to Volunteer
Support our mission through essential roles that keep our programs running smoothly—from office help to resale shop support to hosting joyful events.
Office Support
Enjoy staying organized?
Help our team with vital tasks like greeting guests, answering phones, filing and data entry at our Dallas-area locations.
Resale Shop
(north dallas)
Love thrifting or retail?
Assist with sorting donations, stocking merchandise or helping shoppers—all proceeds directly support our programs.
Special Events for Clients
Want to bring joy to our residents?
Host a special event like a holiday party, game day or come do arts & crafts. Summer is perfect for outdoor fun, too!
Childcare Support
Love caring for kids?
Support our childcare team by engaging little ones in safe, fun activities while their parents attend life-changing counseling and classes.
Distribution center
Enjoy staying active?
Pitch in at our Distribution Center by sorting donations, organizing essentials, and helping families shop for what they need most.
cooking club
Want to bring joy to our residents?
Share your love of food by preparing and dropping off grab-and-go meals for our clients—nourishing families when they need it most.