The Volunteer Process
In order to become a Genesis Women's Shelter volunteer certain steps must be completed.
- Complete the appropriate volunteer application.
Applications can be obtained by downloading the PDF file or by contacting Leona Schale, Assistant Outreach Director and Volunteer Coordinator, at (214) 389-7701 or lschale@genesisshelter.org - Download the Volunteer Application
- Return the application form to
Leona Schale
4411 Lemmon Avenue
Suite 201
Dallas, TX 75219
Fax: 214-559-2361
- Criminal Background Check - All Genesis employees and volunteers are subject to a criminal background check conducted by the Volunteer Center of North Texas.
- Once your application has been processed our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you about upcoming orientations, and you'll be on your way.
Orientation
The goal of orientation is to teach potential volunteers about the agency's structure, the programs and services offered, and to help them determine what volunteer opportunity best fits their schedule and interests. Once you have turned in your completed volunteer application, Leona will contact you about upcoming Orientation dates.
Check out the Genesis Calendar for Orientation dates and times.Training
Volunteer training is available to any potential volunteer who has completed an application and attended Orientation. Each month, Genesis holds a one-hour special training session for new Children's Department volunteers. Hotline training is held quarterly and lasts for seven hours (three-and-a-half hours each night for two nights). Court PArtnership training is held every other month. Leona Schale, Volunteer Coordinator, will schedule training sessions with approved volunteers. Check out the Genesis Calendar for Training dates and times.