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Volunteers are the heart of America and the Volunteer Center is 'THE' resource for volunteers in North Texas. All it takes is a couple of clicks to get information on a project that needs your help.

Click here to get connected and find an agency where you can make a difference.  VCNT represents more than 1,655 nonprofit agencies in Collin, Denton, Dallas, and Tarrant counties, so we know you will find an opportunity that is just right for you. Let VCNT help you get out and give!

Here are a few upcoming opportunities:

Senior Home Improvement
Time: Ongoing, weekends
Geriatric Wellness of Collin County, which promotes health and wellness of older adults (55 and older) in Collin County, seeks volunteers to assist with home improvement/lawn/de-cluttering as determined by senior homeowner. Min. age: 18.
Volunteers Needed: 10 – 30 
Location: Collin County
Contact Info: Elizabeth Kent at 972-941-7335 or elizabeth.kent@gwccc.org
Web Site: www.gwccc.org

Host a Supply Drive
Time: Ongoing
The International Rescue Committee, which serves refugees and communities victimized by oppression or violent conflict worldwide, needs families, companies and civic groups to host donation drives for items to support families and refugees who have relocated to the Dallas area. List of items is available upon request. Min. age: 16.
Volunteers Needed: 50
Location: Dallas 75231
Contact Info: Samreen Kidwai at 214-461-9781 or VolunteerDallas@theIRC.org
Web Site: www.theirc.org/dallas

Walk Like MADD Event
Time: Sat., March 27, 8 a.m.
Mothers Against Drunk Driving – North Texas, which seeks to eliminate drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking, needs volunteers for the noncompetitive 5K walk and fundraising event. Volunteers will assist with participant check-in, volunteer check-in, set-up, clean-up, route set-up, family wellness center, victim survivor area, greeters, food supervisors, kid zone, under 21 tent, photography and games. Min. age: 16.
Volunteers Needed: 30
Location: Fort Worth 76107
Contact Info: Lindsay Miller at 214-637-0372 or lindsay.miller@madd.org
Web Site: www.madd-metroplex.org