10 Hot Ways to Serve in NTX

1. United Way Denton County

The United Way supports and amplifies the efforts of highly efficient and effective local charities, investing resources where they will have the most impact on the needs of our community. They also serve as a link between volunteers and the organizations that need them. Find numerous volunteer opportunities at UnitedWayDenton.org

2. Serve Denton

This nonprofit supports various organizations, making it easy to find volunteer opportunities. Share your time, skills, and expertise with local organizations by volunteering. They can point you to a place to help, whether you’re looking for individual or group opportunities. We can do more for people in need together. ServeDenton.org

3. CCA – Christian Community Action

Christian Community Action is one of the largest nonprofits in Denton County combating poverty, providing services to more than 12,000 individuals and families in Denton, Tarrant, Collin, and Dallas counties. They have a wide-range of volunteer needs, from serving in the food pantry and warehouse to December’s Christmas Cheer, in which individuals age 12 and older can bring holiday happiness to children and seniors through sorting, packing, and distributing. CCAHelps.org

4. Denton County Friends of the Family

Volunteer to support survivors of domestic violence with roles ranging from childcare at the shelter, to mentoring a youth as a Hope Coach. You can serve in the Upscale Resale store in Denton. DCFOF.org

5. Our Daily Bread

Support those experiencing homelessness at Denton County’s only low-barrier homelessness care center. Over 2,000 volunteers donate over 28,000 annually to Our Daily Bread, doing kitchen food prep, serving food, laundry, dishwashing, organizing donations, or groundskeeping. OurDailyBreadDenton.org

7. Giving Grace

One of Giving Grace’s core beliefs is that relationships and community are essential in breaking the cycle of poverty, and they rely heavily on volunteers to form this relational community. They have monthly serving events, or you can commit to coach an individual or family experiencing or at risk of homelessness with resources to eliminate barriers, secure housing, and create stability. GivingGrace.org

8. Big Brothers Big Sisters Lonestar

Big Brothers Big Sisters helps children realize their potential and build their futures. Volunteer to become a Big and mentor a waiting child in your community. BBBSTX.org

9. Communities in Schools North Texas

CISNT surrounds students with a community of support, empowering them to stay in school and achieve in life. You can mentor an individual student weekly, offer weekly academic coaching, or serve at a one-time special event. CISNT.org

10 Habitat for Humanity of Denton County

Help build homes for those in need. Habitat for Humanity of Denton County recently completed their 107th home, and volunteer opportunities will open again when they get started on the 108th. If you want to help on a regular basis, consider volunteering at their ReStore. HabitatDentonCounty.org