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VOLUNTEER
Build community... one hour at
a time!
Thank you for
your interest in volunteering with Central
Dallas
Ministries.
As our core values state, we find it so important to value both the
community as a whole, and the individuals that comprise it. CDM places
great emphasis on demanding dignity for our neighbors. One
way in which this philosophy manifests itself is through providing our
neighbors with the opportunity to not just receive, but to give back.
When our neighbors first walk through the door for services, they are
often greeted by someone who has walked a mile in their shoes. By
setting up our programs and organization this way, it reminds us all of
the inner potential and value of each person.
This same value
means that we don’t always have a strong need for outside volunteers.
We want to give people the opportunity to engage in activities and
projects that are mutually beneficial to CDM and our volunteers
themselves. Creating an artificial experience or a “busy
work” type of project is not a good use of time for our staff or our
volunteers. We believe in helping people fit into what is already
happening here at CDM, and giving people a chance to be part of our
community.
We can
accommodate individuals and small groups in volunteer opportunities
that include one-time, ongoing, and off-site projects. If you have a
larger group (more than 15 people), we would love to suggest some of
our partner organizations in town that can better meet your needs (see
bottom of page).
All of our
volunteer opportunities are listed under their respective program. A
few examples:
One-time:
On-going:
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Mentoring TRAC
youth or Workpaths adult
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Lending
professional expertise in medical, legal and other specialties
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Administrative
assistance
Off-site:
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Hygiene
product drive for the Resource Center (shampoo, toothpaste, soap,
diapers, feminine products, etc.)
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Car Wash for
the Educational Outreach Department
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Bed Linen and
Towels “Welcome Home” baskets for Destination Home Residents
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Serve as an
Operation Donation host site for the CDM Thrift Shop
Our
program-specific opportunities show our current needs. However, the
off-site opportunities offer you the largest opportunity to be
creative! We are open to hearing other ways you can help partner with
and advocate for us in the community.
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CDM Programs' Volunteer Opportunities:
Affordable
Housing - Central Dallas Community Development Corporation
Christ's
Family Clinic
Community
Health Services (CHS)
Development/Fundraising
Educational
Outreach
Finance
Department
Legal
Action Works (L.A.W.)
Ransom
Technology Learning Center (RTLC)
Resale
Store
Resource
Center & Food Pantry
Roseland
Community Outreach (RCO)
Social
Work Services - Case Management
Social
Work Services - Destination Home
Transition
Resource Action Center (TRAC)
WorkPaths
Partner organizations that can accept large
groups:
- North
Texas Food Bank (you can even give CDM ‘credit’
for your volunteer hours, and we get a discount on the food we buy from
them!)
- World
Vision (you can even give CDM ‘credit’
for your volunteer hours, and we get a discount on the supplies we buy
from them!)
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