City of Southlake

Southlake Volunteer Program

Welcome to the Southlake Volunteer Program!

In an effort to better involve members of the community in municipal operations, the City of Southlake created the Southlake Volunteer Program.  Through this program, people who want to volunteer some of their time and abilities to work on various projects are given an oportunity to serve.  The City is always looking for volunteers to help with the many programs and services it offers its residents. 

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:  Please click on the list of volunteer opportunities and find one that meets your interests and works with your schedule.  Check back frequently as the list is constantly updated.  Below are a few of the events/areas that volunteers help our community:

- Recreation Programs - Special Events - Community Cleanup Events

- Department of Public Safety - Library - Metroport Teen Court

- Senior Activity Center - Athletics/Coaching - Office/Clerical

IN ORDER TO VOLUNTEER:

1. Complete a volunteer interest form & return to Community Center at 400 N White Chapel Blvd, Southlake, TX  76092.  You may also fax it to 817-748-8027.
2. If you are 17 or older, you must complete a Background Consent Form.  Please submit with the Volunteer Interest Form.
3. Attend a volunteer orientation.  Please call 817-748-8311 for more information.
4. Sign up to volunteer 48 hours prior to the event.

 

PLEASE NOTE: 

• Community Service Hours for C.I.S.D.: Hours for C.I.S.D. are due by April the year the student graduates in order to count toward graduation honors.  Please see the C.I.S.D. Community Service Handbook for more information. 
• Community Service Hours: All volunteers will receive hours according to hours they volunteer (in other words, "double hour" events are not offered).

 

IMPORTANT DATES:

• National Youth Service Day: April 25 - 27, 2008 (annually, prior to National Volunteer Week)
• National Volunteer Week: April 27 - May 3, 2008 (annually on the third full week of April, unless Easter or Passover occurs, then it is moved to the fourth week of April)
• Join Hands Day: May 3, 2008 (annually on the first Saturday in May)
• Make a Difference Day: October 27, 2007 (annually on the fourth Saturday of October)
• Family Volunteer Day: November 27, 2007 (annually on the Saturday before Thanksgiving and initiates National Family Week)