Volunteer Opportunities
We invite you to browse our list of upcoming and ongoing volunteer opportunities. Please sign up via the links below and contact volunteers@unitedtolearn.org with questions. Feel free to register as a volunteer at any time, and we will have your information on file to contact when we need you! Thank you.
Attention all U2L Volunteers! Please complete your Dallas ISD VOLY orientation/background check for the 2022-2023 school year in anticipation of upcoming volunteer opportunities on our U2L campuses! (must be completed once a school year). The VOLY orientation process should take 10 minutes or less. Once completed, please upload a screenshot of your confirmation below.
Community Campus Day 2023
Join us Saturday, April 22!
Arlington Park LC
Care Closet
Volunteers will set up and organize a closet with hygiene products, uniforms, and more.
Highland Meadows
Care Closet
Volunteers will set up and organize a closet with hygiene products, uniforms, and more.
Joe May EL
Care Closet
Volunteers will set up and organize a closet with hygiene products, uniforms, and more.
Jill Stone EL
Spirit Store
Volunteers will set up, organize, and decorate a physical store filled with incentives like learning kits, sensory toys, gift cards, and more.
Knight EL
Spirit Store
Volunteers will set up, organize, and decorate a physical store filled with incentives like learning kits, sensory toys, gift cards, and more.
McShan EL
Chicken Coop
Volunteers will have the opportunity to create an engaging space that encourages students to learn, relax, and reset.
Sudie Williams TAG
Mindfulness Corner
Volunteers will create mindfulness corners by building reading nooks and decorating with pillows, sensory toys, and more
Current Opportunities
These volunteer opportunities have specific dates, times, and are updated frequently.
Teen Summer Camp Intern
Become a session director or counselor at Holy Cross Lutheran to help Dallas ISD elementary students (ages 5-12) fight the summer slide. Earn 15 service hours per week!
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Book Bash-3/07
March 7
Set up and facilitate a Book Bash for students at Cochran Elementary!
Book Bash-3/09 & 3/10
March 9-10
Set up and facilitate a Book Bash for students at Kramer Elementary!
Career Day-3/10
March 10
Share your Career and Experience with Anne Frank Elementary students!
Career Day-3/30 & 3/31
March 30-31
Set up and facilitate a Book Bash for students at Cigarroa Elementary!
Career Day-4/06
April 6
Share your Career and Experience with Nathan Adams Elementary students!
Career Day-5/12
May 12
Share your Career and Experience with Dan D. Rogers Elementary students!
Garden Support
Have a passion for nature or the environment? Help support Dan D. Rogers school garden!
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Garden Support
Volunteers will be working in the Caillet garden alongside student members of the Garden Club. The club meets weekly on Fridays throughout the school year.
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Library Volunteers
Jill Stone Elementary is currently without a librarian. Volunteer librarians will be trained to use the library and will assist students as they check out books and guide students through mini book study lessons (guidance and training provided).
Sign UpOngoing Opportunities
These volunteer opportunities are available on a year-round or semester basis.
Virtual Career Day Video
Help us create a “Career Day” video to add to our U2L video library. Students will have the opportunity to access these videos in order to learn more about different careers.
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Become a U2L Liaison
We are looking for U2L liaisons to serve as the primary relationship manager between U2L and a Dallas ISD elementary campus.
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Create a FUNdraiser
Create your own fundraiser to support U2L’s mission, make a real difference in Dallas ISD, and have FUN! Start a 5k, a workout challenge, or even an old-fashion lemonade stand to help raise funds.
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Teacher Gratitude Letters and Gifts
Show our Dallas ISD appreciation by writing letters of appreciation along with crafting and supplying small gifts like lotion, tea, self-care gifts, school supplies, or candy for campus staff!
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Girl/Boy Scout Intake Form
Are you a Boy Scout or a Girl Scout looking for an organization to partner with for a project?
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Food Distribution
Volunteers will help with packing and distribution at Burnet EL. Sign ups available monthly.
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Food Distribution
Volunteers will help with packing and distribution at Foster EL. Sign ups available monthly.
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Book Drives
Help support our Book Bashes by donating books.
Early Childhood Book Drive
Support our Early Learning Center Book Bash Events by collecting books for PreK students!
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Early Childhood Book Wishlist
See our Amazon Wish List for possible titles and donate directly!
Amazon Wishlist
Spanish Language Book Drive
Help collect new or gently used books in Spanish for our U2L schools!
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Spanish Language Book Wishlist
See our Amazon Wish List for possible titles and donate directly!
Amazon WishlistDonate Items
Here you will find our wishlists if you would like to donate items directly to us.
Help Fund Uniform Supplies
Help us to build up uniform supplies for our students and schools. Serve a child by providing their uniform to help them come to school prepared and ready to learn!
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Collect Literacy Incentives
Help supply reading incentives for Dallas ISD students! Donate, collect, and advocate for others!
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Supply Garden Kits
Build Individual Student Garden Kits!- a “do anywhere” opportunity. Purchase a ready-made kit, or purchase the materials and put them together by yourself or with a group!
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Coat Drive Wishlist
You can also add the following Amazon list to the area to donate directly.
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