Are you interested in making a difference in Dallas and surrounding areas? Here, you’ll discover a wide array of local volunteer opportunities, both familiar and new, with even more on the way. Throughout the year, we offer local outreach opportunities for all ages, including families, children, and youth, allowing you to serve in ways that align with your skills, interests, and hobbies. Explore the upcoming opportunities below—there’s a place for everyone to get involved!
If you have ideas for outreach ministry, please share them with our Mission & Outreach Team, or Mission & Outreach Committee. We are always looking to expand our network. Sign up today to share your unique gifts with those in need!
*Fill out the Outreach Interest Form above and our Outreach team will be in touch to connect you with current and future outreach opportunities.
Current & Upcoming Collection Drives
Upcoming Projects & Opportunites To Serve Locally
The Bridge Ministry: Men’s Bible Study with the Homeless
Tue, October 15 @ 12:30 pm
On the first and third Tuesday of each month, a faithful group of our men from Saint Michael hosts a Bible Study at The Bridge for men who are struggling …
Saint Michael Food Bank Super Team at North Dallas Shared Ministries
Tue, October 22 @ 1:00 pm
The Saint Michael Food Bank Super Team visits different foodbanks throughout the month. North Dallas Shared Ministries dates are on fourth Tuesdays. We invite you to join this team to …
Saint Michael Food Bank Super Team at Jubilee Park and Community Center
Sat, October 26 @ 9:00 am
The Saint Michael Food Bank Super Team visits different foodbanks throughout the month. Fourth Saturdays are at Jubilee Park and Community Center. We invite you to join this team to …
The Bridge Ministry: Men’s Bible Study with the Homeless
Tue, November 5 @ 12:30 pm
On the first and third Tuesday of each month, a faithful group of our men from Saint Michael hosts a Bible Study at The Bridge for men who are struggling …
Austin Street Cooks
Tue, November 5 @ 4:30 pm
Tuesday before the First Wednesday of the month, join Saint Michael volunteers at Westminster Presbyterian Church as we cook a delicious meal to serve to over 400 people in the …
Austin Street Serves
Wed, November 6 @ 5:00 pm
Join a team of 14 Saint Michael volunteers as we serve a delicious meal to the homeless community at Austin Street Center. Sign up online. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0B4BAEAC28A2F94-47176628-saint#/
Project Moses Meeting
Wed, November 13 @ 6:00 pm
205 Project Moses is a mission founded by parishioners to highlight the truths of human trafficking and share the Light of Christ with its survivors. This ministry focuses on the …
Youth Canned Food Drive Collection Day
Sun, November 17 @ 9:00 am
Outdoor Fellowship Pad(Colgate Near Columbarium) Saint Michael Youth will carry donated canned food cases from parishioner cars, count them, and compete amongst each other to make the coolest canned food …
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COMMUNITY OUTREACH PARTNERS & ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES
View more information about our Community Outreach Partners and reoccurring volunteer opportunities at each by clicking on the name of each Community Outreach Partner below.
Austin Street Center
Transforming lives of those experiencing housing insecurity through innovative programs while providing the basic needs of food and shelter.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Cooking Team: Prepare dinner to be served to homeless
- Serving Team: Serve dinner to the homeless at the center
Bachman Lake Together
To unite the Bachman Lake community to fully prepare children for kindergarten—academically, socially, and emotionally—so they can thrive in school and in life.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Community Workdays: Day of Service–Repairs and Clean-up
- Back-to-School Bash: Help host activities for children as the families sign up for Pre-K.
- Neighborhood Canvassing: Connecting with families to encourage preschool registration.
Gateway of Grace
Integrate and empower refugees to become productive members of society by mobilizing the Church and building Christ-centered relationships, including refugees from Afghanistan and Ukraine.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- ESL Classroom Teaching Assistant: Work with refugee adults and children
- Conversational English Tutor: Work with refugee adults
Jubilee Park & Community Center
Comprehensive community revitalization.
Volunteer Opportunites:
- Senior Meals: Provide warm conversations and food for Jubilee seniors
- Senior Bingo: Volunteer at Jubilee Bingo
- Senior Crafts: Help our seniors tap into their creative side during Jubilee’s senior arts-and-crafts program.
- Community Garden: Plant a seed of change at Jubilee! Help our Jubilee gardener grow produce for our families
- Classroom Tutor: Provide mentorship and academic support for our Jubilee students!
- Youth Sports Coach: Make lasting bonds with our Jubilee kids and promote health and teamwork at our Jubilee Sports Club!
- Food Pantry: Staff our new Jubilee Pantry!
- STEM and Art Kits: Help fuel Jubilee programs from afar by making STEM and craft kits! This volunteer opportunity can occur at home.
- Snack bags: Provide snack bags for our Jubilee campers! Volunteers will provide and pack snack bags to be used during after school or summer programming
North Dallas Shared Ministries
Interfaith community partnership providing emergency assistance to families in North and West Dallas including, food, clothing, medical and dental services, and housing assistance.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Clothes Closet: Organize and distribute clothes
- Food Distribution: Pack grocery bags and distribute to clients
- ESL Teachers: Assist/tutor ESL adults
- Client Intake: Meet with prospective clients
- Client Interviews: Assemble information and assist with referrals to resources
Project Moses
Highlighting the truths of human trafficking and sharing the light of Christ with survivors.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Meal Drop-off: Provide monthly meals to survivors at New Friends New Life
- Advocates: Human Trafficking Awareness Month projects and activities
- Education: Providing and hosting education and advocacy events
Stephen C. Foster Elementary
Foster Elementary serves children from 3k to 6th grade, almost all of whom live in homes where English is a second language, and most of whom are impacted by the effects of poverty.
Volunteer Opportunites:
- Tutors: help children (3k through 2nd grade) with reading and phonics
- Community Workdays: Paint and decorate the inside hallways and assist in landscaping the extensive grounds surrounding the school
- Youth Mission Week Day Camp: Our youth will be leading K-6th grade students in a week-long day camp with everything from crafts, sports, music, and a field trip.
VNA Meals on Wheels
VNA Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious, freshly prepared meals to Dallas County residents who cannot obtain or prepare meals for themselves.
Volunteer Opportunities:
- Meal Delivery: Drivers deliver 10-15 meals to homebound seniors
- Special Treats: Assist with Christmas bags and other treats to distribute to seniors on the routes