Show up on Saturday morning and be part of something
that feeds Dallas — in every sense of the word.
Three Ways to Help
Sat & Sun · 8 AM – 2 PM (choose a shift)
Greet visitors at the entrance, help with wayfinding, assist SNAP/EBT shoppers, support kids' programming, and keep the market running smoothly. No experience needed — just enthusiasm and a smile.
Sign Up →Event Dates · Hours Vary by Event
Help execute Taco Throwdown, Watermelon Day, Night Market, holiday events, and more. Tasks include setup/teardown, crowd management, vendor check-in, and activity booth facilitation. Advance signup required.
Sign Up for Events →Flexible · Weekdays & Weekends
Represent DFM at community events, food drives, school fairs, and neighborhood meetings. Help spread the word about SNAP/EBT, the Locals Program, and field trip opportunities. Bilingual volunteers especially welcome.
Sign Up for Outreach →"Our volunteers are the people who make a 20-acre market feel like a neighborhood. They're the first face a first-time visitor sees."
Step One · No Experience Needed
Browse the three volunteer tracks above and decide which fits your schedule and interests. Not sure? Tell us your availability and we'll suggest the best fit for you.
See Role FAQs →Step Two · Quick Email
Email your name, contact info, availability, and any role preferences. Groups should include an approximate headcount and coordinator contact. Takes two minutes — no formal application form required.
Email to Volunteer →Step Three · ~1 Week
We'll add you to the volunteer roster and contact you when shifts matching your availability open. Shift confirmations are sent the week before. You can request specific dates too — we'll do our best to accommodate.
See What's Coming Up →Step Four · Shift Day
Check in at the volunteer station 15 minutes before your shift starts. You'll get a brief orientation, a volunteer badge, and your assignment for the day. Wear comfortable shoes — you'll be on your feet.
See Market Hours →Volunteer Perks
T-shirt + Gift Card
Plus access to volunteer appreciation events.
Shift Length
3–4 Hours
Weekends 8 AM–noon or 10 AM–2 PM.
Minimum Age
16+
Ages 16–17 need a parental consent form.
Ready to
Email us your availability and the role that interests you. We'll get you on the roster and reach out when your next shift opens up.
No experience required · Groups welcome · Year-round opportunities
