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Community Service Volunteers

Community Service Volunteer (Court Ordered)

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 Barnes at (214) 389-7701 or lbarnes@genesisshelter.org
  3. Return the application form to
    Leona Barnes
    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 

Orientation and Training for Community Service Volunteers
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.

Need Help? Genesis 24 Hour Hotline: 214.946.HELP

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