The University of Texas at Arlington

Volunteer Information

How To Find A Volunteer Service Position

There is virtually no limit to the types of service learning and community service opportunities available. Almost any community service agency you can think of has opportunities for volunteers. Maybe you have a favorite charitable or non-profit organization where you would like to volunteer. Maybe you are interested in a one-time volunteer opportunity, an ongoing volunteer experience or a service learning opportunity integrated into one of your academic courses. We have several ways for you to access hundreds of different volunteer opportunities and we’d be happy to assist you.

We strongly encourage you to select a community service assignment that will provide you with the best experience possible. For example, you may want to choose an agency that offers you community service work related to your academic major and/or your future career. Don’t be afraid to “shop around” for the best community service opportunities. However, be aware that agencies may have waiting lists for volunteers, lengthy screening requirements, or it simply takes several days to reach the correct person in an agency. Start contacting agencies you are interested in right away!

Come to the Center for Community Service Learning (Suite B18, Davis Hall) or the Student Activities’ UTA Volunteers Office (Lower Level, University Center). These offices maintain a database of community agencies in the Dallas-Ft. Worth metropolitan area that welcome groups and volunteers.

You may also go directly to a number of web sites that contain listings for individuals, groups, upcoming, and seasonal volunteer opportunities and needs. They include the following:

Volunteer Centers of North Texas

• Dallas
  http://www.non-profits.org/
• Tarrant
  http://www.non-profits.org/TarrantCounty/
• Collin County
  http://www.volunteercollin.org/

Additional National Web Sites

• Helping.org (http://www.helping.org/)
  A non-profit organization that helps match people wanting to volunteer with organizations and opportunities in their local communities.
• Impact Online (http://www.impactonline.org/)
  A non-profit organization that utilizes an online database that allows volunteers to both search and sign up for thousands of opportunities by zip code, category and availability dates.
• SERVEnet (http://www.servenet.org/)
  A program of Youth Service America, it is an online database of service opportunities searchable by zip code, city, state, skills, interests and availability.

Volunteer Opportunities

Please see our Volunteer Opportunities page for a database of service learning and volunteer opportunities.