BE A WILKINSON CENTER VOLUNTEER!
Volunteers are a vital part of Wilkinson Center’s success. Through their time and effort, volunteers assist in our goal to provide quality programs and services to our clients. Individuals or small groups may sign up for volunteer assignments in our various programs including: food and support services, adult education, events, and our drives and distributions. Please contact us for corporate and large group projects or any other volunteer questions.
Sign Up to Volunteer at Food Pantry
Apply to Volunteer as a High school equivalency Tutor
View Food Pantry Orientation
Food Pantry Volunteer Paperwork
Adult Education Volunteer Paperwork
Special Event Volunteer Paperwork
Food Pantry
We are always in need of non-perishable food, as well as toilet tissue, hygiene products, diapers, and formula!
Location: 3402 N. Buckner Blvd. Ste.302 Dallas, TX 75228
Pantry Assistant
- Days: Shifts available Monday through Thursday
- Description: Check clients in, greet clients, help them shop for food, restock shelves, and pack food boxes. We can accommodate groups of up to 10 people. Minimum age to volunteer is 12 with a supervising adult. Must wear closed-toed shoes.
- Sign up for a volunteer shift here
Pantry2Go Assistant
- Days: Shifts available on Thursdays throughout Dallas County
- Description: Help pack grocery boxes and distribute them from our Pantry2Go mobile food truck. We can accommodate groups of up to 6 people. Minimum age to volunteer is 18. Must wear closed-toed shoes.
- Sign up for a volunteer shift here
Senior Program
Location: 3402 N. Buckner Blvd. Ste.302 Dallas, TX 75228
Lunch & Learn Sessions
- Days: Every other Friday from 11 AM to 12:30 PM
- Description: Need donations of lunch for 30 seniors who attend each session; need volunteer speakers to give a 45-minute presentation on a topic of interest to seniors (exercise, finances, wills, etc.).
Adult Education
Location: Various locations around Dallas
Virtual Presenters
- Days: Various days and times
- Description: Need volunteer speakers to give a 45-minute presentation on a financial topic or soft skills, such as time management, budgeting, and negotiation. Scheduled as needed.
HSE Tutors or Classroom Aids
- Day: Various days and times
- Description: We are looking for volunteers to support our students as they work to graduate. We are looking for Volunteer Classroom Aids (In-person) and Volunteer Tutors (In person or remote).
- Click here to apply
Special Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon (April)
- Adult Education Graduation (summer)
- Sign up here
- Carlin Morris Back-to-School Drive and Distribution (summer)
- Sign up here
- Turkey Drive and Distribution (November)
- Toy Drive and Distribution (December)
Group Volunteer Opportunities
- Hold a food/essential items drive and deliver/stock your donation at our Food Pantry
- Hold an Assembly Kit project – see suggested kits here
- Mock Interviews with Adult Education students
- Vision Board Exercise with English as Second Language Students
- Bring a group of 10 volunteers to help clients shop in our Food Pantry
- Assist with a cleaning/organizing event at the Food Pantry or adult education site
If you’re interested in volunteering with Wilkinson Center contact volunteer coordinator by filling out the application below:
(The application does not guarantee a volunteer position with Wilkinson Center)