Get Involved
Make a Difference in
the Lives of Children and Families
Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and connected. At DePelchin, there are many ways to get involved and help strengthen the lives of children, youth, and families across Texas. Whether you want to volunteer your time, donate much-needed items, organize a community drive, or join a network of passionate young professionals, your support helps children thrive.
No matter your schedule, interests, or level of involvement, there’s a meaningful way for you to make an impact.
Volunteer Your Time
Become a volunteer and help create positive experiences for children and families served by DePelchin. Opportunities are available for individuals, community groups, and corporate teams, from organizing donations and assembling family resource packages to campus beautification projects and special seasonal initiatives. Volunteers play a vital role in helping DePelchin maintain welcoming spaces and provide essential support to those who need it most.
Receive Volunteer Benefits Through Your Employer
Many employers offer benefits to encourage workplace giving and employee volunteer service. You may be eligible for benefits such as Volunteer Time Off or Volunteer Grants, allowing you to make the most out of your volunteer hours.
Host a Donation Drive
Turn your passion into action by organizing a donation drive. DePelchin welcomes community-led drives that collect new items such as clothing, diapers, school supplies, gift cards, toys, arts and crafts materials, and other essentials. Donation drives provide critical resources for children and families while offering a meaningful team-building opportunity for organizations and groups.
Perfect for:
Companies, civic organizations, youth groups, schools, and community leaders.
Join Friends of DePelchin
Friends of DePelchin is a community of young professionals dedicated to advancing DePelchin’s mission through volunteerism, philanthropy, and advocacy. Members enjoy exclusive volunteer opportunities, networking events, and special engagement activities while helping raise awareness and support for children and families in need.
Perfect for:
Young professionals ages 21+ who want to connect, serve, and make a lasting impact.
Your Support Changes Lives
Every volunteer hour, donated item, community drive, and membership helps DePelchin provide resources, encouragement, and hope to children and families as they build brighter futures.
All volunteer activities are held in our Volunteer Services Building at 112 Bethje St., Houston, TX 77007.
Sign up today
If you’d like to volunteer at DePelchin, please fill out our Volunteer Interest Form, and our staff will contact you about available opportunities. Please note that volunteer opportunities involving children are available after you have maintained a six-month volunteer commitment with our staff.