Volunteer

How to Volunteer

Ready to get involved? We’d love to have you! Please take a moment to review the information below carefully, as it outlines everything you’ll need to get started. If you still have questions after reviewing the steps, our Volunteer Services team is always happy to help.

Individual Volunteers

The first step is to register for a New Volunteer Orientation. Orientations are offered throughout the month based on age and volunteer type. Before attending, please review the requirements for your age group below, download and complete all required forms, and bring the completed forms with you to orientation.

During orientation, you’ll learn about Frisco Family Services, our volunteer opportunities, age requirements, and everything you need to get started.

After orientation, volunteers will complete the remaining onboarding steps and create a volunteer profile. Once approved, your profile will allow you to view and sign up for available shifts, manage your schedule, and track your volunteer hours.

Volunteer Requirements by Age

Find your age group below to see exactly what you’ll need to get started. All required forms and helpful links for each age group are conveniently located in the column to the right.

Adults (18+)

• Attend a New Volunteer Orientation
• Create an individual volunteer profile
• Complete required volunteer forms and acknowledgements
• Complete a background check and submit the $12 background check fee
• Once approved, use your volunteer profile to sign up for shifts and track volunteer hours

Adults Volunteering with a Child Ages 11–15

• The parent or guardian attends New Volunteer Orientation; the child does not need to attend
• The adult creates an individual volunteer profile and completes the adult volunteer requirements, including the background check
• Complete the required parent/guardian and youth forms
• Children ages 11–15 must volunteer alongside their parent or guardian and cannot serve independently
• Once approved, the parent/guardian can sign up for eligible parent-and-child volunteer shifts

Teens Ages 16–17

• Attend a New Volunteer Orientation for ages 16–17
• Create an individual volunteer profile
• Submit the required Parental Consent Form
• Submit the signed Volunteer Handbook Acknowledgement Form
• Once approved, teens ages 16–17 may sign up for eligible shifts and volunteer independently

Children Ages 4–10 – Little Hands

• No New Volunteer Orientation is required
• No individual volunteer profile is required
• Children participate with a parent or guardian in designated Little Hands projects and events

• Registration information and any event-specific forms will be provided with each Little Hands opportunity

   

Court-Appointed Community Service

Court-appointed volunteers follow a separate application and approval process. Please visit our Court-Appointed Community Service page to complete the required packet and review additional requirements before volunteering.

Groups & Corporate Volunteers

Looking to volunteer with your company, school, church, civic organization, or other group? You do not need to register each person for a New Volunteer Orientation.

Our Volunteer Services team can work directly with your group to coordinate a date, determine the best opportunity based on your group size and our current needs, and provide everything your volunteers need before serving.

Questions?

We’re happy to help you find the best way to get involved! Contact our Volunteer Services team at volunteer@friscocenter.org.

VOLUNTEER FORMS

• Background Verification Release Form
• Volunteer Handbook and Acknowledgement Form
• Parental Consent Form
• Court-Appointed Community Service Application

VOLUNTEER LINKS 

• Sign up for Orientation
• Create a Profile
• Pay for Background Check