Our maternity home, Mater Maria, supports young mothers as they work toward stability, independence, and confidence in caring for themselves and their children. We are seeking volunteers who are passionate about equipping mothers with practical, hands-on life skills that will set them up for long-term success.
Opportunities to Serve:
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Cooking & Nutrition
Guide residents in preparing budget-friendly, healthy meals. Teach grocery planning, pantry cooking, and how to make nutritious choices for themselves and their children. -
Home & Time Management
Help mothers establish simple cleaning routines, develop laundry skills, and organize small living spaces to work well with infants and toddlers. -
Apartment Hunting & Tenant Rights
Support mothers in understanding how to budget for rent, read and understand leases, know their rights and responsibilities as tenants, and learn how to advocate for themselves when seeking housing.
Ideal Volunteers:
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Skilled in one of the above areas with the ability to teach in an encouraging, hands-on way.
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Patient, empathetic, and respectful of each mother’s journey.
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Able to commit to leading a workshop, class series, or one-on-one session (flexible scheduling available).
Mondays and Thursdays available at any time before 12pm or after 1pm.
Impact:
Your time and expertise will empower mothers to build confidence in daily living, strengthen independence, and prepare them for a successful future for themselves and their children.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Click “Respond” to this opportunity, You’ll be asked to complete two steps:
1. Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)
2. Sign the abuse awareness training packets
After completing both forms, you’ll need to click “Respond” again to officially sign up.
You will receive an email confirmation. After signing up, you’ll receive an email to complete your online orientation through website Learner Mobile.
Please note: You will be able to begin volunteering only after all your paperwork is complete, references are on file, and your background check has been processed. Volunteers will need to meet with staff on site to ensure a mutual fit.
