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Recurring Volunteer Opportunities
Chapel Host
Description: Serve as the welcoming face for guests and clients who visit the Marty Leonard Community Chapel.
Duties: Greet clients and visitors, communicate with chapel staff about arrivals, learn a little history and some fun facts about the chapel, share wedding information with potential clients, and communicate with chapel staff about a couple’s level of interest so chapel staff can follow up.
Prerequisites: Application, interview, background check, orientation, online training (including sexual abuse prevention), and on-the-job training.
Scheduling Availability: 3-hour shifts available Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Weekly availablity is preferred.
Location: Marty Leonard Community Chapel, 3131 Sanguinet St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Time Commitment: 6-month minimum with at least 20 hours in that timeframe.
Other Details: Staff members will always be close by to check on you and answer any questions.
Receptionist Help
Description: Serve as the welcoming face for clients visiting for counseling services.
Duties: Greet clients and visitors, communicate with counselors about arrivals, answer phones, and perform some administrative tasks like making copies.
Prerequisites: Application, interview, background check, orientation, online training (including sexual abuse prevention), and on-the-job training.
Scheduling Availability: 3-hour shifts available Monday-Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Preference given to volunteers who can commit to weekly service.
Location: Moncrief Building at 3001 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth
Time Commitment: 6-month minimum with at least 20 hours in that time.
Other Details: Staff members will always be close by to check on you and answer any questions.
Early Learning Center Volunteer
Description: Assist our staff and support students during their learning day. Our students have valuable knowledge to share, even if they can’t read yet! Students range from infants to preschoolers.
Duties: Be flexible and help with tasks such as printing, preparing crafts, assisting teachers, reading to kids, and keeping the Early Learning Center organized.
Prerequisites: Application, interview, background checks, fingerprinting, orientation, and 3 hours of online training (including sexual abuse prevention).
Scheduling Availability: 2-hour shifts available Monday-Friday from 9:00-11:00 AM and 3:00-5:00 PM. Preference for volunteers who can commit to weekly service.
Locations:
- 3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth
- 3620 Modlin Ave, Fort Worth
Time Commitment: 6-month minimum with at least 20 hours in that time.
Other Details: For safety, volunteers cannot be alone with a child; Lena Pope staff will always be present.
Teach Our Preschoolers
Description: Share your passion, skill, or profession with toddlers and preschoolers by showcasing your hobby, job, or culture.
Duties: Conduct a 10-30 minute lesson and engage with a group of sixteen 3-5 year olds, including an interactive craft or activity related to your lesson.
Prerequisites: Application, interview, background checks, orientation, and 3 hours of online training (including sexual abuse prevention).
Scheduling Availability: Contact the director to coordinate a schedule that works for you and the children. Availability is needed during school hours, particularly between 9:30-11:00 AM and 3:15-4:15 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Plan 1-2 months in advance. Sessions can be one-time, annual, or more frequent, depending on your topic and availability.
Locations:
- 3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth
- 3620 Modlin Ave, Fort Worth
Time Commitment: 2-3 classes, each for about 30 minutes
Other Details: Examples of classes include professions (e.g., firefighter, zookeeper), cultures (e.g., Hanukkah, Lunar New Year), and hobbies (e.g., gardening, music). Experts in beginner Spanish and music are especially sought after. For safety, volunteers cannot be alone with a child; Lena Pope staff will always be present.
Clean Our Play Therapy Rooms
*This single-serve opportunity is available to groups of 3-6 on weekends only
Description: Help our clients and therapists by cleaning and organizing the toys used in play therapy.
Duties: Clean toys using cleansing wipes, sweep floors, and sort toys.
Prerequisites: Email the Director for availability, background checks.
Scheduling Availability: Email Courtney Wrobel to schedule a time at least 4 weeks in advance. This opportunity is only available outside of business hours when the play therapy rooms are not in use. Depending on the number of volunteers, this opportunity takes about 1-2 hours to complete.
Location: 3200 Sanguinet St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours, one-time opportunity
Other Details: Cleaning supplies and gloves will be provided. Seeing these play therapy rooms gives great insight into how play therapy benefits our clients.
Administrative Help
Description: Assist the administrative team in School and Community Based Services, supporting hundreds of families and managing paperwork.
Duties: Organize files, maintain records, enter client data, schedule appointments, audit client files, and more. You’ll receive guidance throughout your tasks.
Prerequisites: Application, interview, background checks, orientation, 3 hours of online training (including sexual abuse prevention), and on-the-job training.
Scheduling Availability: 3-hour shifts available Monday-Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. Preference is given to volunteers who can commit to weekly service.
Location: 3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth
Time Commitment: 6-month minimum with at least 20 hours in that time.
Other Details: Staff members will always be close by to check on you and answer any questions.
Birthday Expert
Description: Help our Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program teens feel special by celebrating their birthdays with treats and gifts.
Duties: Provide treats, cards, and small gifts for each student celebrating their birthday each month.
Prerequisites: Application, interview, background check, orientation, and online training (including sexual abuse prevention).
Scheduling Availability: Be available once a month during a school day to distribute gifts and treats. This can be a one-time opportunity or a multi-month commitment based on your availability.
Location: 3131 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth
Time Commitment: 1 to 2 hours a month
Other Details: Our students come from diverse backgrounds and may have limited birthday celebrations. You’ll receive details about each student to personalize their celebration. For safety, volunteers cannot be alone with a child; Lena Pope staff will always be present.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Clean Our Play Therapy Rooms
*This single-serve opportunity is available to groups of 3-6 on weekends only
Description: Help our clients and therapists by cleaning and organizing the toys used in play therapy.
Duties: Clean toys using cleansing wipes, sweep floors, and sort toys.
Prerequisites: Email the Director for availability, background checks.
Scheduling Availability: Email Courtney Wrobel to schedule a time at least 4 weeks in advance. This opportunity is only available outside of business hours when the play therapy rooms are not in use. Depending on the number of volunteers, this opportunity takes about 1-2 hours to complete.
Location: 3200 Sanguinet St., Fort Worth, TX 76107
Time Commitment: 1-2 hours, one-time opportunity
Other Details: Cleaning supplies and gloves will be provided. Seeing these play therapy rooms gives great insight into how play therapy benefits our clients.
Teach our Preschoolers
Description: Share your passion, skill, or profession with toddlers and preschoolers by showcasing your hobby, job, or culture.
Duties: Conduct a 10-30 minute lesson and engage with a group of sixteen 3-5 year olds, including an interactive craft or activity related to your lesson.
Prerequisites: Application, interview, background checks, orientation, and 3 hours of online training (including sexual abuse prevention).
Scheduling Availability: Contact the director to coordinate a schedule that works for you and the children. Availability is needed during school hours, particularly between 9:30-11:00 AM and 3:15-4:15 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Plan 1-2 months in advance. Sessions can be one-time, annual, or more frequent, depending on your topic and availability.
Locations:
- 3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth
- 3620 Modlin Ave, Fort Worth
Time Commitment: 2-3 classes, each for about 30 minutes
Other Details: Examples of classes include professions (e.g., firefighter, zookeeper), cultures (e.g., Hanukkah, Lunar New Year), and hobbies (e.g., gardening, music). Experts in beginner Spanish and music are especially sought after. For safety, volunteers cannot be alone with a child; Lena Pope staff will always be present.
Service Projects
Lena Pope occasionally takes on larger projects to support our properties. If your group is interested in weekend volunteer opportunities involving more hands-on physical labor or construction, please reach out to Courtney Wrobel at C.Wrobel@LenaPope.org
Steps for Recurring Volunteers (Group or Family Volunteers Contact Courtney for next steps)
- Complete the Application: Choose your desired volunteer opportunity and fill out the application. It will be sent directly to our Director of Volunteer Services.
- Interview: Schedule an interview with our Director. Please notify your references that they will be contacted.
- Receive Approval: You’ll receive an approval email with additional paperwork, volunteer manuals, and links to training sessions on Sexual Abuse Prevention and Trauma-Informed Care (this training counts toward 2 hours of your volunteer commitment).
- Attend Orientation: Participate in the Lena Pope Volunteer Orientation, available either virtually or in-person (1 hour).
- Schedule Your Shifts: Coordinate your volunteer shifts with our Director.
- Start Volunteering: Get ready to make a difference!
If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities, please contact Courtney Wrobel, our Director of Volunteer Services.