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Become a Volunteer Today!

Help make a positive difference in your community while experiencing the rewarding feeling of helping others. Volunteer in your community today!

People living in the original Blue Zones® areas have reasons why they wake up each morning. Volunteering gives you a chance to lead a more meaningful life by donating your time, expertise and effort to help a worthy cause. Every time you volunteer, you'll be making your community better and contributing to local causes that reinforce your sense of life purpose.

Health Benefits of Volunteering

Aside from the emotional benefits, there are significant health benefits associated with giving your time. Studies have noted lower rates of cancer and heart disease as well as reduced healthcare costs among people who volunteer regularly. It seems that volunteers gain as much as they give!

Make an Impact

There are ample opportunities across our community to volunteer for causes that you are passionate about. Check out the volunteer needs of some of our Blue Zones Project Approved and participating organizations. For more information and to sign up, please reach out directly to the organizations. 

Catholic Charities Fort Worth - Our volunteers are our hands and feet. They move our mission forward and make it possible to meet the needs of our community. Their work is what brings us closer to putting an end to poverty. Learn more at https://www.catholiccharitiesfortworth.org/get-involved/

Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge - Many of the projects and events the Fort Worth Nature Center & Refuge (FWNC&R) offer cannot be completed by staff alone. It takes a community of volunteers to ensure we fulfill our mission. If you are interested in helping out at the FWNC&R, we invite you to visit with us and discuss how your talents and skills can help us preserve the Refuge and educate our community. Find information and an application at https://www.fwnaturecenter.org/serve/

Fort Worth YMCA - The Y counts on generous volunteers to donate their time and talents to strengthen our community. Y volunteers provide direct support to programs, raise needed funds, support special events and provide leadership by serving on boards. Take a look at our volunteer opportunities or explore the ways you can make an impact as a volunteer at the YMCA. See ways to get involved at https://ymcafw.org/volunteer

Grow Southeast, Fighting Food Insecurity One Farm at a Time - Would you like to be a Grow Southeast urban farm volunteer?  We are always looking for more people to share their time and talent at one or more of the farms. For more information about Grow Southeast and to volunteer, visit https://growsoutheastfw.wixsite.com/texas

Goodwill Industries of Fort Worth - Volunteering at Goodwill is a great way to make an impact on the lives of people in our community who need a hand up. Whether you’re looking for ways to give back as an individual or you’re looking for corporate opportunities, we can help you get plugged into a great organization that believes in the value of people and the power of work. Learn more at https://www.goodwillfortworth.org/services/volunteer/

Trinity Habitat for Humanity- How would you like to help? Opportunities include Build & Rehab Homes, Cowtown Brushup, ReStore Support, Mission Trips, Construction Leader, Ambassadors, Site Host, and others. To find out how you can positively impact your community, learn skills, and meet new people, visit https://trinityhabitat.org/volunteer/#findyourfit

Tarrant Area Food Bank - When you volunteer, you make our vision of communities where no one has to go hungry within reach. In Tarrant County and the 12 other counties we serve, one in six people faces hunger. In 2019, dedicated people like you donated 60,800 hours of their time to help fill empty plates. Whether you volunteer in our Distribution Center in Fort Worth or serve families at a mobile food pantry, you can help us defeat hunger. Learn more at https://tafb.org/volunteer/