FAQs

Volunteer

• How do I become a Town of Addison volunteer?

  The first step of volunteering for the Town of Addison is to apply online!  Once our team has received your application, we will reach out to you to complete a background check and sign the volunteer handbook.  You can also email volunteers@addisontx.gov or call 972-450-2874 with any questions.

• Do I have to be an Addison resident to volunteer?

  No! We welcome volunteer from all areas.  We have many volunteers from around the DFW metroplex.  We also have volunteers that work in Addison but do not live in Addison.

• How do I sign up to work Addison special events?

  Contact the volunteer coordinator at volunteers@addisontx.gov to express interest and be placed on the email list. Volunteers are e-mailed 1-2 months before events with details of volunteer positions and the times needed.  All volunteers are required to complete a background check (free to volunteer) and sign the volunteer handbook.

• What times can a person volunteer?

  We have events that work with everyone's schedule!  The time frame will depend on the area of choice. Generally, office opportunities are between the hours of 8am - 5pm Monday through Friday to coincide with the Town’s office hours.  Special events (Taste Addison, Kaboom Town and Oktoberfest) are on the weekends.

• Do you have group opportunities?

  Yes, we do!  Group projects include cleaning parks, spreading mulch and more.  We work closely with our Parks crew to coordinate outdoor projects.

• Are background checks required?

  Yes, background checks are required for volunteers.  Exceptions are park cleanups and group projects.  Background checks are free of charge to the volunteer.  Please note that the background check does NOT affect your credit rating.

• What is the minimum age to volunteer?

  The minimum age to volunteer is 18 years old.

• What kind of training do I need?

  Training varies based on the assignment.  Special Event volunteers are asked to come to a pre-event meeting the first time they volunteer. Office volunteers receive instruction from department staff or the volunteer coordinator.

• How do I dress?

  We suggest business casual for office work at Town buildings.  For Special Events, custom T-shirts are given out to volunteers.