Volunteering
Contact:
Rose Green-Flores
rgreen@arlingtonlifeshelter.org
817-548-9885 x 2108
Volunteers are an essential part of our programs and services at Arlington Life Shelter. We have numerous volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups.
Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult volunteer. Out of respect for the privacy and feelings of our youngest residents, volunteers who are still in school are not allowed to serve while residents are at the shelter.
Court ordered volunteers should contact Mark Young, Client Services Director, at myoung@arlingtonlifeshelter.org or (817) 548-9885 x 2012 PRIOR TO coming to the shelter. Unscheduled court ordered volunteers will not be allowed to serve. Court ordered volunteers must commit to serving a MINIMUM of 30 hours.
Simple Steps to Becoming a Volunteer
- Attend a one hour volunteer orientation that covers a tour of the shelter, our programs and services, and volunteer opportunities. Orientations are offered monthly, email rgreen@arlingtonlifeshelter.org or call 817-548-9885 x 2108 for more information.
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Complete the volunteer application and bring it with you to your volunteer orientation.
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A background check will be conducted on all potential volunteers.
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Once you are approved to volunteer and have attended an orientation, you will be contacted about upcoming volunteer opportunities.
Individual Volunteering Opportunities
- Wash and fold shelter linens on Friday mornings
- Facilities maintenance/housekeeping
- Office support
- Children's Services
- Adult Education Classes
- Special Projects
Each person in all volunteer groups must complete the volunteer application and have a background check completed prior to serving.
Food Teams
Food teams bring meals to the shelter 365 days a year! Most groups come on a regular schedule, while others fill in as needed. For more information about food teams, see our Food Team page.
Special Projects
We are currently looking for groups to complete one or more of the following projects:
- Paint the men's bathroom and change out the shower curtains, add artwork/decor
- Provide 16 matching comforter/sheet/pillowcase twin sets for one or more dorms (there are 3) in masculine colors
- Repaint and renumber the men's lockers
- Touch up the mural in the laundry room
- Repaint the laundry room floor with grey garage-floor paint
- Repaint the kitchen floor with grey garage-floor paint
- Repaint the pantry floor with grey garage-floor paint
Groups from 2 to 20 are welcome to volunteer at the shelter! From maintenance projects to special events for the residents, the possibilities are endless! Examples include:
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Provide a children’s or shelter-wide movie night (with popcorn), game night (with snack) or ice cream sundae party on a Friday or Saturday evening (7:15 - 8:30 p.m.).
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Provide a picnic at the park (one block from shelter) on a Friday or Saturday night (6 p.m.).
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Provide a Halloween Party, Valentine’s Party for the children.
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Arrange a field trip for the residents
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Facilities Maintenance such as painting a room, replacing carpet, etc.