A Vital Role
Volunteers play a vital role at Hope’s Door New Beginning Center. Each year, hundreds of people donate thousands of hours to help us provide safety, shelter, healing, and hope to families affected by domestic abuse. If you have time and talent you would like to share with us, we would love to have you join our volunteer family. Volunteer opportunities are available at our locations in both Plano and Garland.
Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities at our Outreach Centers in Plano and Garland include:
- Providing childcare for children of survivors while they attend therapy
- Providing administrative support
- Assisting with special events
- Organizing donations
Volunteer opportunities at our Emergency Shelters include:
- Answering the 24-hour Hotline
- Providing food
- Administrative support
Volunteer opportunities at our Resale Store in Plano include:
- Assisting customers
- Organizing and sorting donations
- Maintaining the store appearance
Volunteer opportunities in the Community Education Department include:
- Assisting with special events
- Hosting information tables at resource fairs
How to get started
All new volunteers must complete the individual volunteer application, background check (if 18 years of age or older), and attend one new volunteer orientation session. Orientation sessions are held at the Plano Outreach Center located at 860 F Avenue Ste 100, Plano TX 75074 and last 60-90 minutes. Seating for orientation is limited. To reserve a seat, both the application and background check must be completed. See list below of upcoming orientation sessions. Email Beth Leos at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to reserve your seat. Scroll down for links to the volunteer applications and background check.
Upcoming 2020 Volunteer Orientation Dates:
Orientation dates may change due to COVID-19.
June 19, 3:00pm
July 10, 8:30am or July 24, 11:30am
Aug. 14, 8:30am or Aug. 28, 11:30am
Sept. 11, 8:30am or Sept. 25, 11:30am
Oct. 9, 8:30am or Oct. 23, 11:30am
Nov. 13, 8:30am
Orientation is not offered in December. Orientation sessions will resume in 2021.
*Individuals must be at least 16 years old to volunteer unaccompanied by a parent or guardian. Children who are at least 12 years old can volunteer with a parent or guardian. Group volunteer projects are also available.
The volunteer application should be completed and emailed to our Volunteer Program Manager Beth Leos at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. The background check is completed online and the results are automatically sent to the Volunteer Program Manager. There is a $9.95 fee for the background check.
- Individual Volunteer Application (fillable PDF)
- Group Volunteer Application (fillable PDF)
- Background Check (link to VERIFYI)
More Information
For more information on becoming a volunteer, please call (972) 422-2911 and ask to speak to our Volunteer Program Manager or email Beth Leos at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. **Internship and practicum students please contact Phillis Helums at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
