Head Start of Greater Dallas > Volunteers

Help Us Do More...

Head Start receives only 80% of its operating budget from the federal government. We have 37 center location in Dallas County - more than 4,200 children enrolled - and 700 staff persons managing the day-to-day operations. In addition, we are impacted by budget cuts each year.

The remaining 20% of our operations must be generated by us - And that amounts to nearly $8,000,000 each year. We can't reach this goal without the support of the community.

These funds help support the purchase of classroom supplies, parent education and training classes and property maintenance at all our centers.

Your time volunteering is valuable to our children and families as well as to Head Start of Greater Dallas. Community contributions of time, leadership, finances and other resources are much appreciated and allow us to serve the growing demographic that needs us so much.

Anyone can volunteer...
Whether alone or with a team, HSGD needs you. Some examples include:

Individuals & Families
Church & Civic Groups
Business & Corporate Groups
Youth Groups & Students

Current openings...
We have volunteer opportunities in all areas of our operation. Whether you are a Head Start parent, business professional or a student looking for an opportunity in a particular interest, please give us a call. We prefer talking to you one-on-one so that we can learn more about you and tell you more about us. We know your time is precious - we make the process simple for you.

Click on each content area for examples of opportunities:

Hours are from 7 am to 5:30 pm. Agency training is provided and may be scheduled to fit your needs. Hours are flexible and TB skin tests are provided by the agency. A criminal background check is required for all volunteers.

Getting Started...

Step 1:

Get Email Updates

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Sign up

Get email updates on volunteer happenings and news at our centers. If you are already on our mailing list, you may update your profile by providing your email address and a secure link will be sent to you. When you reach the visitor sign-up page, select the Get Involved: Volunteer ENews checkbox. If you are currently not a subscriber, please take a moment and join now.

Step 2:

Complete an online application
We value your time. Complete the simple online application so that we may have the opportunity to learn more about you and your goals with volunteering. We will contact you within 2 business days of submission.

Step 3:

Call Us
If you have any questions, want more information about Head Start or would like us to coordinate a volunteer activity for an individual or group, please contact Head Start's Community Development Resource Associate, Lowell Alexander at 972.283.6457.