We like to keep volunteers informed of important news, schedules, and volunteer opportunities by email, however will not send you any email you prefer not to receive. Use the checkboxes below to select the kinds of email you would like to receive from us.

We provide an online "Volunteer Information Center" where volunteers may check their schedules, update their information, and receive messages. Please select the password you would like to use to access the online Volunteer Information Center.

In order to volunteer with our agency, you must meet the following requirements: pass a criminal background check, pass a child abuse/neglect registry check, have not received DCFOF services within the past year, and are 18 years or older.

You may optionally provide the following information. It is used only to help us get a better idea of the demographic make-up of our volunteers.

You must attend 2 consecutive board meetings prior to being eligible for board election.

As a member of the Board of Directors of Denton County Friends of the Family (DCFOF), Board Members have a legal and moral responsibility to insure that the organization does the best work possible in pursuit of its goals. We believe in the purpose, the vision and the mission of the organization, and will act responsibly and prudently in its steward. As such, we will interpret the organization’s work and values to the community, represent the organization, and act as an advocate. As part of our responsibilities as a Board Member:

• Will attend 80% (no more than 2 absences, based on 10 meetings/year) of board meetings within a 12-month period. 
• Will participate in meetings and take responsibility for making decisions on issues, policies, and other board matters. 
• Will actively serve on 1 – 2 committees of the Board. 
• Will accept and complete tasks and projects of the committees and the Board. 
• Will participate in fundraising efforts and actively assist with special events and projects. 
• Will contribute my skills, knowledge, and expertise to the organization, Board of Directors, and committees. 
• Will make a personal financial contribution that is relative to my ability to give, and I will encourage and solicit additional donations to the agency. 

If you know your background check will pull up a past offense, please feel free to provide details at your discretion.