Opportunities From: Catholic Charities Dallas

Looking for a way to give back on your own schedule? Our independent service projects can be completed from home and at your convenience. Volunteers will collect their own supplies and complete the project independently, perfect for those who want to make a meaningful impact while balancing a busy lifestyle.

Browse the available projects and let us know when you're ready to get started!

Ready to Make a Difference?

Click “Respond” to this opportunity, You’ll be asked to complete two steps:

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

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.

This opportunity is for current pantry partners and mobile site coordinators needing to complete volunteer clearance and training.

Click “Respond” to this opportunity, You’ll be asked to complete three forms:

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

Sign the abuse awareness training packets

Sign the Civil Rights Training 

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.

If you are interested in becoming a pantry partner, please contact Jenna Reinke directly by emailing JReinke@ccdallas.org. 

Support Catholic Charities Staff and students as they lead a breakfast program on Saturday mornings at St. Jude Center-Forest.  The volunteer plays a key role in maintaining a safe, organized, and productive environment. This position includes providing oversight, offering guidance, and supporting students in managing all aspects of the breakfast program.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Assist staff and students leading the breakfast program on Saturday mornings

Provide instructions on prepping and preparing the breakfast

Make a list of items needed for the following week to share with group leadership

Assist with the clean-up of tables and cooking supplies

Oversee that all prep, cooking, and supply items are placed neatly in bins and bins are stacked in the storage closet

Volunteer Outcomes:
The volunteer will is required to maintain a safe and harmonious Saturday morning breakfast program. The volunteer contributes leadership, interaction, and support to maintain the event during the school semester.

When You'll Serve:
Saturday mornings (See List Below)
7:45 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

September 13

September 27

October 4

October 11

October 18

October 25

November 1

November 8

November 15

December 6

December 13

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

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.

This is check in soley for groups who have organized a time to serve through the CCD volunteer team for Jan pruitt Pantry

Mater Maria is seeking a compassionate and reliable Volunteer Driver to provide essential transportation assistance to mothers and their babies residing in our program. Your support will help them access vital services and appointments, significantly impacting their well-being and stability. By volunteering, you play a crucial role in helping them overcome barriers, access opportunities, and build a brighter future.

**Please note: At this time, Catholic Charities Dallas cannot provide mileage reimbursement.

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

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. 

Our maternity home, Mater Maria, provides a safe space for mothers to nurture their well-being as they prepare for the future. We are seeking volunteers who can guide residents in caring for their minds and bodies during pregnancy and postpartum.

Opportunities to Serve:

Prenatal Movement or Gentle Stretching 
Lead simple, accessible movement sessions that help reduce stress, ease discomfort, and support healthy pregnancies.

Rest & Renewal 
Teach the importance of rest and routines, share practical tools for better sleep, and offer calming practices for mothers balancing newborn care.

Postpartum Care & Natural Health
Provide education on postpartum self-care, recognizing signs of postpartum depression, and natural ways to promote physical recovery.

Ideal Volunteers:

Skilled in one of the above areas, with a heart for teaching in a gentle and encouraging way.

Sensitive to the unique needs of expectant and new mothers.

Flexible availability for one-time workshops or a short series of classes. 

Impact:
By supporting women’s physical and mental health, you will help mothers reduce stress, strengthen resilience, and embrace their motherhood journey with confidence.

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. 

Creative outlets bring joy, healing, and hope. Our maternity home, Mater Maria, is seeking volunteers who can share expressive and artistic activities with residents, encouraging them to dream, reflect, and create lasting memories with their children.

Opportunities to Serve:

Arts & Crafts Class 
Facilitate fun, hands-on projects such as baby keepsakes, Scripture-inspired art, sewing, or crocheting.

Vision Board with Faith Focus 
Guide mothers in setting meaningful, hope-filled goals through a vision board activity rooted in healing and purpose.

Ideal Volunteers:

Passionate about creativity and able to make activities approachable for beginners.

Patient, encouraging, and comfortable working with mothers in a small group setting.

Available to lead one-time projects or recurring sessions.

 Mondays and Thursdays available at any time before 12pm or after 1pm. 

Impact:
Your time and creativity will provide residents with a healthy outlet for expression, opportunities to build community, and space to envision a hopeful future for themselves and their children.

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. 

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:

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:

Skilled in one of the above areas with the ability to teach in an encouraging, hands-on way.

Patient, empathetic, and respectful of each mother’s journey.

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.

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. 

This opportunity is for UT Southwestern Medical Students working with Refugee Services.

Please use your UT Southwestern Email address when creating an account. 

Students will receive next steps of booking a meet & greet with volunteers staff and online trainings (3 courses totaling 1.5 hours) through email. 

Inspire and empower refugee and immigrant youth through education!

As a volunteer tutor, you’ll play a vital role in helping young learners build confidence in English, improve academic skills, and adjust to a new educational system. By offering patience, guidance, and encouragement, you can make a lasting impact on a student’s future. Whether it’s through one-on-one tutoring or group learning, your support will help bridge gaps in education and open doors to new opportunities.

With just 2-4 hours per week, you can provide virtual tutoring from the comfort of your home while making a meaningful difference in a student’s life.

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete our onboarding process, which includes:

Additionally, this program requires specialized training before starting your volunteer role, including:

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and a volunteer team member will reach out to you with the next steps. You’ll also receive a confirmation email confirming your response!

Empower newly arrived refugees on their journey to self-sufficiency!
Catholic Charities Dallas’ Refugee Services provides compassionate support and essential resources to refugees, asylees, Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders, and Cuban/Haitian entrants. As a Refugee Mentor, you will play a crucial role in helping individuals and families navigate life in the U.S., fostering confidence, independence, and community connection.

A successful mentor is someone who is:

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete our onboarding process, which includes:
✔ Background check
✔ Online abuse awareness trainings
✔ Reference checks
✔ Interview with staff

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and you will receive an email confirmation. A volunteer team member will follow up with additional details!

The Community Health Clinic (CHC) provides non-urgent, quality healthcare for low-income, uninsured families living in Collin County. Our exceptional volunteer healthcare providers and community volunteers work together alongside clinical staff to serve the uninsured who need a health home the most. The Register Nurse (RN) performs a wide variety of medical and clinical support functions in an outpatient clinical setting. Our volunteer RN’s provide support for our medical providers and are the first point of care for our patients. The RN will work closely with patients from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with the clinic team

The clinic is open Monday-Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm. Some evenings 4:00pm-6:00pm, and Saturdays are available. Commitments accepted as little as one day per month based on your availability. 4, 6, or 8hr. shifts available

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and you will receive an email with an interview link to schedule your orientation/get-to-know-you session. A volunteer team member will follow up with additional details!

Use your barbering skills to make a meaningful difference! We are seeking volunteer barbers to provide free haircuts to residents of our supportive housing community. A fresh haircut can boost confidence, promote dignity, and help individuals feel their best as they work toward stability and self-sufficiency.

To ensure a safe and supportive environment, all volunteers must complete our onboarding process, which includes:
✔ Background check
✔ Online abuse awareness trainings
✔ Reference checks
✔ Interview with staff

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and you will receive an email confirmation. A volunteer team member will follow up with additional details!

The Community Health Clinic (CHC) provides non-urgent, quality healthcare for low-income, uninsured families living in Collin County. Our exceptional volunteer healthcare providers and community volunteers work together alongside clinical staff to serve the uninsured who need a health home the most. The position will possess a strong foundation in primary care. They will be responsible for managing chronic diseases, for example diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, and asthma. The provider will work closely with patients from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with the clinic team. The physician is able to volunteer accordingly to their preferred schedule.

The clinic is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Some evenings 4:00pm-6:00pm and Saturdays are available. Commitments accepted as little as one day per month based on your availability: 4, 6 or 8hr. shift available.

CHC provides free malpractice insurance for all medical providers

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and a volunteer team member will reach out to you with the next steps. You’ll also receive a confirmation email that your response has been received!

The Community Health Clinic (CHC) provides non-urgent, quality healthcare for low-income, uninsured families living in Collin County. Our exceptional volunteer healthcare providers and community volunteers work together alongside clinical staff to serve the uninsured who need a health home the most. The position will greet patients and visitors, in person or on the telephone. They will be responsible for scheduling or rescheduling patients’ appointments. Assist with new patient registration. Office volunteers will keep patient appointments on schedule by notifying medical providers of patients’ arrival and is expected to protect patients’ rights by maintaining the confidentiality of personal/medical information.

The clinic is open Monday-Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm. Some evenings,4:00pm-6:00pm and Saturdays are available.

Commitments accepted as little as one day per month based on your availability. 4, 6, or 8hr. shifts available

Please indicate your preferred shift in the notes when responding to this opportunity.

We also ask for a 4-6 month commitment.

Ready to Make a Difference?Click “Respond” to this opportunity, You’ll be asked to complete steps:

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

Sign the abuse awareness training packets

Complete the Community Health Clinic Forms

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.

The Community Health Clinic (CHC) provides non-urgent, quality healthcare for low-income, uninsured families living in Collin County. Our exceptional volunteer healthcare providers and community volunteers work together alongside clinical staff to serve the uninsured who need a health home the most. The Interpreter will assist with communication between patients with limited English and the medical providers and/or office staff

• Ability to work with diverse populations and age groups

• A passion to help the underserved and uninsured

• Ability to work as an effective member of a dedicated team of volunteers and staff

The clinic is open Monday-Fridays 8:30am-4:30pm. Some evenings,4:00pm-6:00pm and Saturdays are available. Commitments accepted as little as one day per month based on your availability. 4, 6, or 8hr. shifts available. We ask for a 4-6 month commitment.

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

Sign the abuse awareness training packets

Complete the Community Health Clinic forms

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.

The Community Health Clinic (CHC) provides non-urgent, quality healthcare to low-income, uninsured families in Collin County. Our dedicated volunteer healthcare providers and community volunteers work alongside clinical staff to serve those who need a health home the most.

We are seeking a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner with a strong foundation in primary care to help manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and asthma. In this role, you will work closely with patients from diverse backgrounds and collaborate with the clinic team to provide essential medical care.

The clinic is open Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Some evenings and Saturdays are available. Commitments accepted as little as one day per month based on your availability. 4, 6, or 8hrs. shifts available

Click "Respond" to this opportunity, and a volunteer team member will reach out to you with the next steps. You’ll also receive a confirmation email that your response has been received!

Help us ensure that every pound of food distributed is accurately recorded! As a Data Entry Volunteer, you’ll play a vital behind-the-scenes role by helping input program data into our system. This information helps us track our impact and continue serving families across North Texas.

Key Responsibilities:

Enter food distribution and program data into our tracking system

Review submitted information for accuracy and completeness

Communicate with staff if clarification is needed on entries

Maintain confidentiality of client and program information

Skills Needed:

Attention to detail

Basic computer skills and comfort working with data entry forms

Ability to work independently after training

Time Commitment:

Flexible scheduling 

Training Provided:
Volunteers will receive training on our data entry system and guidelines.

Fill out your background check form (for alternative ways, contact volunteer@ccdallas.org)

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.