Court-Ordered Community Service

Genesis Women's Shelter partners with the Volunteer Center of North Texas in helping individuals meet their Court Appointed Community Service hours.

All Genesis Community Service Volunteers must complete their hours at the Genesis Thrift Store located at 3419 Knight Street, Dallas, Texas 75219. The store is open Monday-Friday from 10am-5:30pm; Saturday from 10:00am-5:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm.

Community Service Volunteers must complete the following steps before becoming a Genesis Women's Shelter volunteer.

  1. Download the Community Service Volunteer Application
  2. Contact Leona Schale at (214) 389-7701 or lschale@genesisshelter.org.
  3. Return the application form to
    Leona Schale
    4411 Lemmon Avenue
    Suite 201
    Dallas, TX 75219
    Fax: (214) 559-2361
  4. Criminal Background Check - All Genesis volunteers are subject to a criminal background check conducted by the Volunteer Center of North Texas.
  5. Once your application has been processed our Volunteer Coordinator will contact you about how to get started at our Thrift Store .

Community Service Orientation and Training

Because all court ordered community service work is to be completed at the Genesis Thrift Store. Training and Orientation will be conducted on an individual basis upon arrival for your initial volunteer shift.

Genesis Women's Shelter

4411 Lemmon Avenue, Suite 201
Dallas, Texas 75219
214.389.7700
24 Hour Hotline: 214.946.HELP

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