Volunteer

Care for Foster Care Meeting

Volunteers provide childcare during the Therapeutic Foster Care support group meetings. These 2-hour meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month. VIRTUS training is required.

Guardian Angels School Tutor

Volunteer at the Guardian Angels School, which is located on the DCCH grounds. You can support them in a myriad of ways, including reading with students, providing art or music lessons, and even clerical work. The school asks for set days and times. Follows Beechwood Independent School calendar. VIRTUS training is required.

Apartment Volunteer

To assist the residential staff during regularly scheduled activities, including things like tutoring, arts and crafts, daily living skills, and more. Will never be left unattended with residents. Must be at least 18 years of age and able to volunteer consistently, one time a week, for a minimum of 6 months. VIRTUS training is required.

Mentor

To support the residents in developing appropriate relationships with adults other than DCCH staff. Able to visit with your mentee regularly (2-4 hours, 1x weekly) and willing to build a long-term relationship. The commitment is for the duration of the youth’s stay at DCCH. Must be 21 years old and have a valid driver's license and proof of auto insurance. VIRTUS training required.

Host a Movie Night

You and your family, friends, or work peers can provide a meal for the kids at DCCH during their movie night. We can coordinate a date for the movie--you bring the meal, drinks, and stay for the show!

Kitchen Volunteer

Lunch: Kitchen volunteers assist in the cafeteria with serving lunch to the residents and staff. 1.5-hour shift.

Dinner: Assist with preparing and portioning food for each apartment and assist in delivering each food cart. 1.5-hour shift.

Special Events

Assist in special events, such as Swing into Spring and Fall Festivus. Opportunities include set up, tear down, and event volunteer.

Grounds/Maintenance

Volunteers are needed for cutting grass, landscaping, and housekeeping. Also, there are situations in minor capital projects and seasonal projects, where volunteer assistance is needed

Administrative

Regular and substitute volunteers are needed for the front desk/reception area of DCCH. Regular volunteers are on a weekly schedule of 2-4 hours. This is a first impressions volunteer position; therefore, the ideal candidate will have a pleasant phone voice and a “can do” attitude.

Equine Sessions

Volunteers can participate in horse care, horse training, or sessions. They can choose to participate in one or all three volunteer areas. All equine volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and have experience in handling and caring for horses. Must be able to complete stable cleaning tasks and have the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. VIRTUS training is required.

Flea Market

The DCCH Flea Market is open on Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays (3rd Saturday only in the winter months) and offers a wide variety of merchandise/clothing both new and gently used. Items donated by the community are cleaned, sorted, priced, and then sold. All Flea Market profits go directly to supporting the children at DCCH. The flea market depends on volunteers. Hours are 8:30am-12pm. Some activities require the ability to lift up to 40 lbs. Working at the counter requires dealing with customers, helping them find an item, receiving payments, and bagging purchases.

HALO League

The HALO League meets on the third Monday of the month at 7 pm to plan monthly events for the DCCH residents. The monthly events are a mixture of on-campus and off-site activities. There are opportunities for direct and indirect care within the HALO League. VIRTUS training is required.

Club 1848

Club 1848 is a group of dedicated individuals from diverse backgrounds, who are committed to enriching the lives of children and families served by spreading the word about who we are, gaining donors through amazing events, and forging partnerships with individuals, families, and corporations to ensure a lasting impact for DCCH Center for Children and Families.