Volunteer Opportunities

Alternate Dispute Resolution

Volunteer mediators are responsible for the resolution of cases before and after filing within our judicial system. Contact Othel Bursey Jr. (214) 653-6048 or fax at (214) 653- 7202.

Child Protective Services

Volunteers may help collect and distribute clothing for foster families; lend a helping hand to collect, wrap, and distribute Christmas presents for children in foster care; baby-sit while parents attend group meetings; or work along with case workers with high risk families in need of parenting skills. Call (817) 792-5258 to sign up for the program that interests you.

Commissioners Court

Constables

Dozens of reserve deputy constables assist the County in its effort to locate hot check writers, serve citations and warrants and conduct research on other court papers waiting to be executed. Certified law enforcement officers may contact any of the five constables’ offices for information on becoming a reserve deputy constable.

Dallas Metrocare Services

The Volunteer Coordinator strives to match volunteers with their area of interest. They also act as a chaperone for field trips, plan holiday parties for group homes, or assist with clerical and reception duties. (214) 743-1202

District Attorney's Office

Victims of crime, child abuse or physical abuse can see a friendly face who will provide both comfort and guidance as they come in contact with the criminal justice system. The Family Violence Division may be contacted at (214) 653-3600.

Fire Marshal/Volunteer Fire Department

Assist with fire suppression in the unincorporated areas of the County; fire investigations and fire prevention activities and assist in disaster recovery. Call the Fire Marshal’s Office at (214) 653-7970 for more information

Justice of the Peace Courts

Ten (10) elected Justices of the Peace have established teen courts, which assist truants in working through their problems by counseling young people and their families and by providing an opportunity to develop leadership skills.

Juvenile Department

Volunteers in the juvenile justice system support staff as visitors, mentors, tutors, spiritual advisors, recreational guides, community service supervisors, artists, and life skills teachers. The department also operates an extensive foster grandparent program to provide mentors to youth in the juvenile detention facility. Please check the Juvenile Department website for programming and volunteer coordinators.

Parkland Health and Hospital System

Volunteer opportunities at Parkland include feeding and holding infants, volunteering in the Emergency Room or volunteering throughout the hospital. Hand crafted items are greatly needed to assist our indigent patients. Items such as baby booties, receiving blankets, baby gowns, knitted slippers for adults, etc. are desperately needed. Join the team at Parkland by calling (469) 419-0808 today

Probate Courts

Volunteers in the Court Visitor Program are needed to visit wards of the court (primarily incapacitated adults) in order to obtain current information and to verify that each ward is cared for by their appointed guardians. Call the Probate Court Visitor Coordinator at (214) 653-6533 to learn more about the Court Visitor Program

Sheriff's Office

Reserve Deputy Sheriffs assist certified peace officers in the conduct of their duties, e.g., patrolling unincorporated areas of the County, researching and serving warrants, and extraditing prisoners from other jails or prisons. Volunteers from the local chapter of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous assist in conducting monthly meetings in the County jails. Call the Substance Abuse Section (214) 653 5980 the Inmate Programs (214) 653-2838 or the Reserve Division (214) 741 1286 for more information on volunteering.

Texas A&M AgriLife

If you have a ‘green’ thumb, or would like to work with youth in the 4-H program, or are interested in family and health issues you may want to call the Texas AgriLife Office at (214) 904-3050.