Our staff strives to provide our residents and school program students with normalcy and everyday teen experiences. Volunteers support our staff with a helping hand so they can remain focused on our student successes. Here are some of the ways you can get involved. If you have another idea, please contact the Community Engagement Coordinator at volunteer@journeytodream.com.

Due to our commitment to protect the youth we serve, all volunteers must be at least 18. Volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian for the entire duration of the volunteer project and be pre-approved by the Community Engagement Coordinator.

We are unable to provide volunteer hours for individuals completing court ordered community service. If you have questions or concerns regarding an event or age requirements, contact the Advancement Coordinator.

JTD Ambassadors

  • This volunteer level is “basic” meaning you do not need to complete the drug screen or driving record processes. These volunteers help Journey to Dream with daily operational tasks and office needs, including but not limited to:

    • Community advocate volunteers who help speak to groups, spread the word about JTD at info booths during community events and more

    • Office maintenance (building desks, hanging, changing light bulbs, painting, cleaning)

    • School program supply packing

    • Special Event committees (i.e. Gala Committee)

    • Special Event volunteering (i.e. Shop with a Cop, Gala, Golf Tournament events)

 KP Crew

  • This volunteer level is “advanced” meaning you must complete the drug screen. These volunteers support our teens and serve as their cheer family by attending athletic and/or extracurricular events for our students including games, choir concerns, and banquets (seasonal commitment)

KP Cabbies

  • This volunteer level is “advanced” meaning you must complete the drug screen and driving record processes. These volunteers help support JTD staff by transporting our residents to/from appointments, school, deliver donations to/from KP, etc.

KP Sparks

  • This volunteer level is “advanced” meaning you must complete the drug screen process and/or food handler certificate training. What is your spark? Share it with the residents…examples include:

    • Life skill classes/teaching something you love; how to …change a tire, sew a button, professional job skills, write an email, anything you would teach a young adult!

    • Sharing something you love: Hair/nails/makeup, yoga, gardening, play sports, outdoor activities, animals, your career

    • Cooking weekend breakfast/dinner/dessert (requires food handler’s certificate)

    • Academic tutoring

Dream Initiative Volunteers

  • This volunteer level is “advanced” meaning you must complete the drug screen or driving record processes. These volunteers attend school group sessions at various schools in and around North Texas and help JTD staff facilitate. Must commit to a semester (1x/month or more; must be available during the school day)

Mentoring through WAY Alliance

  • Journey to Dream partners with WAY Alliance to train and supervise volunteers who would like to serve as mentors to our teens. Please contact WAY Alliance directly for more information and their qualifications to serve.

    https://wayalliance.org/mentor

Organize a Donation Drive

  • Invite your network or community to come together and provide much needed donations to Journey to Dream for Kyle’s Place and the Dream Initiative. It makes a huge impact on the teens we serve. Contact the Community Engagement Coordinator to determine the biggest need at the time of your drive or see these Wishlist links:

    • Amazon Wishlist

    • Kyle's Place Needs

    • What We Can’t Accept:

      • We appreciate the generosity of our community! Due to storage or other conditions we must politely decline some donation items including:

        • Used clothing, toys, bedding

        • Travel size hygiene products

        • Books