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The Volunteer Journey
When creating your account, you will select a volunteer type: Community/Parent, Student (ages 13–17), Student Teacher, or Dallas ISD Employee. All accounts expire June 30th and must be renewed each school year.
1. Create or Renew Your Account
Visit dallasisd.voly.org. New volunteers create an account and returning volunteers renew theirs. Accounts must be renewed every school year starting in July.
💡 Helpful Tip: Please use Chrome, Firefox, or Edge when completing your application, background check request, and orientation.
2. Complete Your Application and Background Check
Complete the required steps to become a Dallas ISD volunteer.
- Fan the school(s) or department where you want to volunteer
- Background checks are required for all volunteers
- The process can take up to 10 business days
- You will receive an email when cleared
3. Find Opportunities
Discover volunteer opportunities that match your interests and schedule.
- Sign up for opportunities that fit your schedule
- If you don't see active opportunities, contact the campus or department to learn more
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Featured Volunteer Opportunity
SUPPORTING A DALLAS ISD RESOURCE CENTER
Resource Centers provide a range of programs and services to help Dallas ISD students and families overcome obstacles that may interfere with academic success.
Resource Centers are in need of volunteers to help with the Brother Bill's Helping Hands Grocery Store that provides needed food and goods to district families. Fan the school in VOLY to learn more about open opportunities at a Resource Center.
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Bring your team, organization, or community group to make a collective impact across Dallas ISD. Group volunteering is a powerful way to build culture, give back, and connect with students who need your support.
Whether you are a corporate team, faith community, or civic group — there is a meaningful opportunity waiting for you.
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FUTURE TEACHERS: OBSERVATION HOURS
On your path to becoming a teacher and need to complete classroom observation hours? That process is handled by our Clinical Teaching team — here's where to start.
Student observers complete observations through a dedicated process with Dallas ISD's Human Capital Management. You'll still use VOLY, but with a few key differences:
- When completing your VOLY application, select Human Capital Management and fan it on your school list
- Review the available campuses for observation and complete the Student Observer Survey
- Once your background check clears, contact the observation coordinator at the campus you selected
Questions about observations go to the Clinical Teaching team, not the PVE office: clinicalteaching@dallasisd.org · 972-925-4214
See the Full Observation StepsFrequently Asked Questions About Volunteering
Everything you need to know about volunteering with Dallas ISD through VOLY.
- Who needs to register as a volunteer through VOLY?
- Do I need to complete the VOLY registration every school year?
- What happens if I am not cleared as a volunteer?
- Can I volunteer at multiple schools with one VOLY registration?
- What if my preferred campus does not have opportunities listed in VOLY?
- What happens if I cannot attend a volunteer opportunity I signed up for?
- Does a Dallas ISD employee need to register through VOLY to volunteer on a campus?
- Do I need to register through VOLY to complete student observation hours?
- What is considered a government-issued ID when volunteering on campus?
- Can my partner and I use the same email address when registering for VOLY?