VOLUNTEER

Why Volunteer?

Join more than 1,200 passionate individuals at Jewish Family Service of Dallas, who are working together to make a meaningful difference in our community. Through their unwavering dedication, our volunteers make a meaningful impact every day. They support our mission of providing specialized wrap-around care to those in need by stocking shelves in the Food Pantry, assisting with career workshops, delivering Kosher Home Delivered Meals, supporting holiday drives throughout the year, and so much more.

Volunteer Opportunities

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Ongoing Opportunities

JFS Dallas programs and services such as our Food Pantry, Kosher Home-Delivered Meals, and PLAN Clubhouse are supported by volunteers ages 18+. Create an account to to begin the application. Our team will reach out about a background check and orientation, and once complete, approved volunteers can sign up for available shifts. 

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Group Opportunities

If your company, school, or community group is looking for ways to give back, JFS Dallas offers customized volunteer experiences that make a real impact. From sorting donations in the Food Pantry to assembling hygiene kits or hosting drives, group service days are a meaningful way to strengthen our community together.

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High School Opportunities

JFS Dallas offers meaningful ways for teens to make a difference while learning the value of service. Through programs like the Klein Summer Internship and the Student Impact Board, high school students can develop leadership skills, support our community, and create lasting connections.

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Family Opportunities

JFS Dallas offers meaningful ways for kids and families to volunteer together. Children ages 12 and older can help in the JFS Food Pantry with a parent or take part in the Food Pantry Experience. Families of all ages are welcome to join our Family Day events or participate in remote volunteer projects—like packing snack bags, hygiene kits, or birthday cake kits, or hosting a community drive.

Everyone deserves to thrive.

“Volunteering with JFS has truly been life-changing for me. As a proud Venezuelan American, I am deeply grateful for the support JFS provides to the Venezuelan diaspora — especially those fleeing persecution and seeking safety. But what makes JFS so special is that the impact goes far beyond one community."

Max L

“JFS combines a committed staff with an amazing network of volunteers. Their dedication and the organization’s appreciation for their team really show how much they care about serving the community.”

Pat R

“Compassion is a way of life for the folks who volunteer and work here. Truly a hand up and not just a hand out.”

Karen K

“Great place to volunteer. Everyone is nice and welcoming and always there to help you.”

Kayla-Ann R

FAQs

  • How do I become a volunteer with JFS Dallas?

    If you are an individual looking to volunteer with Jewish Family Service, follow the steps below to get started. If you have already created a volunteer account with our agency, login at jfsdallas.volunteerhub.com

    Step 1: Create Account for each volunteer  

    Step 2: Fill out Background Check and Attend Orientation (if over age 18)

    Step 3: Sign up for Opportunities

  • What is VolunteerHub?

    VolunteerHub is the platform you will use to sign up for volunteer shifts, cancel shifts when you aren’t available, and log your hours. You can login or sign up here.

  • How do I log in to VolunteerHub?

    View instructions on how to login here. 

  • How do I log my off-site volunteer hours?

    View instructions on how to log off-site hours here.

  • How do I sign up for a volunteer shift?

    View instructions on how to sign up here. 

  • How do I cancel a volunteer shift?

    View instructions on how to cancel a shift here. 

  • How old do you have to be to volunteer?

    Children over the age of 11 can volunteer with a parent or legal guardian.

    Teenagers ages 15 and older are able to volunteer as an individual without a parent or legal guardian present as long as they have an account on our volunteer site. Those under the age of 18 are not required to have a background check or attend orientation.

Questions?

If you have questions, please contact volunteers@jfsdallas.org.