There are multiple local organizations in Dallas where residents can volunteer year-round.

Organizations offer volunteering opportunities for those who want to give back to the community and learn more about the environment, from planting trees and cleaning up trash to restoring habitats and gardening at local farms.

Some nonprofits offer volunteer opportunities for individuals and groups of schools, families, and businesses that want to contribute to the organization’s mission.

Greenspace Dallas

For those trying to volunteer for the first time who don’t know where to start, Greenspace Dallas, a nonprofit that restores and enhances urban greenspaces in the Trinity River Corridor, can be a good place to begin.

Greenspace Dallas offers an opportunity to clean up trash along the river every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Volunteers can bring their kids and dogs. The crew meets in different locations every week. Volunteers are encouraged to wear appropriate footwear and attire for outdoor activities and bring water.

For more information on the volunteer opportunities with Greenspace Dallas, visit www.meetup.com/greenspacedallas/events/.

Trinity River Audubon Center

The Trinity River Audubon Center, a bird and wildlife sanctuary in Dallas, offers one-time and ongoing volunteering opportunities. For those looking for a one-time option to help, extra hands are needed most Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to focus on habitat restoration at the center. Some of the work is focused on helping the ecosystems by clearing and expanding existing trails, removing invasive species, or restoring prairie, forest, and wetland habitats. Projects vary monthly.

Other miscellaneous volunteering options include dusting the exhibit hall, sweeping the decks, prepping materials for educational programs, and processing paperwork.

Those looking for a recurring commitment can volunteer by serving at the front desk and helping with the center’s educational programs for kids and adults.

For more information on the volunteer opportunities with Trinity River Audubon Center, visit

https://trinityriver.audubon.org/volunteering/volunteer-us.

Cedar Ridge Preserve

The Cedar Ridge Preserve, about 15 miles from downtown Dallas, is a 600-acre natural habitat with nine miles of hiking trails and views from the top of a limestone escarpment. It seeks volunteers on the third Saturday of each month to remove non-native plants, restore trails, and work in the butterfly garden.

The organizers provide snacks, pruning shears, shovels, and work gloves. Volunteers are recommended to bring water, sunscreen, and bug repellent.

For more information on the volunteer opportunities with the Cedar Ridge Preserve, visit https://audubondallas.org/volunteer-help/.

Bonton Farms

Bonton Farms is a nonprofit that works alongside the residents of Bonton to transform and create sustainable solutions for their community. Volunteers are needed for farm restoration and chores like goat milking, plant harvesting, and chicken cooping.

Volunteer slots are available Tuesdays through Fridays and the second Saturday of the month from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The opportunity is family-friendly, but people under 16 need adult supervision.

Wear breathable clothing, comfortable closed-toe shoes, and bring water as needed.

For more information on the volunteer opportunities with the Bonton Farms, visit https://bontonfarms.org/volunteer/.

Texas Trees Foundation

Texas Trees Foundation, an organization dedicated to planting trees throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, always needs volunteers to plant trees, help with tree giveaways, and work at its tree farm.

Those interested in helping can sign up for the newsletter to stay updated on upcoming events. A volunteer form can also be filled out so the organization can get back with the next opportunity to help in the community,

For more information on the volunteer opportunities with Texas Trees Foundation, visit https://texastrees.org/volunteer/.

Dallas Arboretum

The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden seeks volunteers all year round for multiple activities, such as garden guides, children’s garden volunteers, tram drivers, gift store volunteers and information booth volunteers.

Teenagers over 14, adults, and corporate and civic groups can volunteer. A form needs to be filled out, and a background check is required for those 18 and older.

For more information on the volunteer opportunities with the Dallas Arboretum, visit https://www.dallasarboretum.org/support/volunteer/.