Volunteers are the reason DPS can do what it does. Whether you’re tutoring a student, helping run a program, or handling tasks behind the scenes — your time makes a real difference for families in DeKalb County.
Become a Volunteer →You don’t need a specific background to volunteer with us — you need to show up and care. Here are a few of the ways people get involved.
Help us connect with families in the community — at events, through word of mouth, and by making sure people know what’s available to them. If you’re a connector and a people person, this is for you.
Support the people running DPS programs on the ground — Little Lions, Boys & Girls Club, Mom’s Circle, food pantry days. Show up, help things run smoothly, and be a steady presence for the people we serve.
Work one-on-one or in small groups with young people in our programs — helping with academics, life skills, or just being a consistent adult who shows up. This is the kind of volunteering that sticks with people.
Help keep things organized behind the scenes — scheduling, communications, data entry, writing, and other tasks that free up staff to focus on programs. Remote-friendly for the right tasks.
DPS started because families in DeKalb County needed support that wasn’t there. What exists now — the programs, the people, the trust — came from people who decided to show up. Volunteers are part of that story.
When you volunteer with DPS, you’re not filling a slot on a spreadsheet. You’re working alongside a community that takes care of each other. The families we serve notice. The kids remember.
Sign up through our volunteer portal and we’ll be in touch to find the right fit for you.
