Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities
Back to School Bash
Help sort and distribute school supplies during this annual event

Tutors
Assist children or teens with homework once a week

Special Activity
Plan and host an activity for a group of children or teens
(Ex. pizza party, movie, games, Bible study, skating, arts & crafts)

Birthday Celebration
Plan and host a birthday party for the children or teens

Mother’s Day Out
Plan and host an activity for children while their mothers attend meetings or run errands

Crisis Relief Center
Help restock shelves, load/unload trucks, and organize donations


Christmas Volunteer Opportunities in North Texas

Campus Christmas Decorating
Help us decorate the Buckner Children and Family Services Campus on Saturday, November 17 from 9:00am to 12:00pm.  Please call (214) 321-4521.

Teddy Bear Tree
Encourage the Christmas spirit in your organization by making your own “angel” tree. Teddy bear tags for the tree are provided, and your group can adopt as many children as you like. Please deliver gifts by Friday, December 7. Contact our holiday assistant at (214) 321-4521 for wish lists and tags.

Elves Needed
Help unload and sort Santa’s sleigh of toys for our girls and boys! Assist in sorting donated Christmas gifts at Buckner Children’s Home. Dress comfortably. Times available are 9:00am-5:00pm. Please call (214) 321-4534.

Dec. 5-7
Dec. 10-14
Dec. 17-19

Adopt-a-Family
Share the joy of Christmas by assisting a family in need.
Please call (214) 321-4534 for details.

Treat to a Feast
Sponsor a special dinner for Buckner Community Program Teens at a local Dallas restaurant. Please call (214) 321-4534.

The Giving Tree at Town East Mall
Volunteers are needed to supervise the table, help shoppers pick out a name tag, collect gifts, and mark gifts for distribution. We need a minimum of two people per shift. Please call (214) 321-4534 for more details.

Year-End Contributions
Your year-end gifts are greatly appreciated as we strive to serve thousands of individuals in 2007. Please make checks payable to Buckner Children and Family Services - North Texas and mail to Buckner Foundation at 600 N. Pearl Street, Suite 2260, Dallas 75201.


Needed Items
Diapers
Baby Food & Formula
School Supplies
Backpacks
Socks
Underwear
Sheet Sets, Comforters, & Pillows
Personal Care Items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, lotion, etc.)
New Household Supplies (toasters, silverware sets, plates, etc.)

Diapers
Baby Food
Formula
School Supplies
Sheet Sets, Comforters, Shams
Personal Care Items (toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, conditioner, lotion)
Socks
Underwear
New Household Supplies (Ex: toasters, silverware sets, plates)

Please contact Magen Bunyard, Activity & Volunteer Coordinator, with any questions.