Volunteer
Give your time and help us feed, shelter and care for our neighbors.
More than 2,000 volunteers give over 28,000 hours every year to help our guests. Shifts are available mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends.
How to start
- Create your volunteer account using the link on our volunteer page.
- Sign up for a shift in the volunteer shifts portal before you arrive.
- Arrive at 909 North Loop 288, Denton, TX 76209 for your shift.
We do not accept walk-in volunteers. Shifts run 6:30 AM–9:00 PM and must be booked in advance.
Ways to serve
- Kitchen food prep
- Food server
- Laundry attendant
- Dishwasher assistant
- Organizing donations
- Garden and groundskeeping
- Specialty, skill-based offerings such as yoga, art classes, resume building and technical skills
Age requirements
| Age | Rule |
|---|---|
| 16 and older | May volunteer without a parent or guardian, including kitchen roles |
| 14–15 | Only with a parent or guardian, non-kitchen roles only |
| Under 14 | Cannot volunteer |
A guardian must stay with a child for the entire shift, including restroom trips.
Other ways to serve
- Group volunteering (email at least 2 weeks ahead)
- Court-ordered community service (staff approval required)
- Community partners: organizations offering free guest services such as mental health groups, haircuts, Bible studies and art classes complete a Google form linked from our volunteer page
- Internships for students
Orientation and dress code details are not published. Please call (940) 566-1308.