Be the Trusted Adult a Teen Deserves.
Join Teen Life as a volunteer facilitator and help students feel seen, heard, and supported—right on their school campuses.
Not sure if you’re the right fit?
You don’t need to have it all figured out—just a heart for teens.
We get it. Volunteering on a school campus might sound a little intimidating. But here’s the truth: most of our volunteer facilitators felt the same way at first. What matters most isn’t your background—it’s your willingness to show up and care.
Here’s what makes someone a great fit as a Teen Life volunteer:
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You care about teenagers (even when they’re quiet, moody, or sarcastic!)
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You’re a good listener and a calm presence
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You’re open to training and learning
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You can commit to showing up once a week for 9 weeks
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You believe every teen deserves support and encouragement
Still on the fence?
Let’s talk it through! Our volunteer coordinator would love to hear your story and help you explore if this is the right fit.
What does a Teen Life volunteer do?
Once you complete our online, self-paced facilitator training, we will begin working to match you with a school campus that works with your location and schedule. Volunteers facilitate small-group conversations with students on their school campuses. You do not need to have all the answers or come up with your own material. Our training will prepare you to ask good questions and facilitate discussion. Using our proven curriculum, you will walk through topics like:
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Coping skills
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Healthy relationships
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Strengths & goal setting
Most groups are during the school day and meet once a week for 45 minutes to an hour. Our traditional Support Group Curriculum lasts 9 weeks.
Where do you need volunteers?
We are actively looking for facilitators in several districts across the DFW area. Don’t see your area listed? Reach out anyway—we’re always growing, and we’d love to talk! Our desire is to match volunteers with a school that is in your community.
Current School District Needs:
- Fort Worth ISD
- Arlington ISD
- Birdville ISD
“I love leading this group! I feel like it’s a highlight of my week and one of the most important places I am able to serve right now.”
– Susan, Teen Life Volunteer Facilitator
Got More Questions? We’ve Got Answers.
What is the time commitment?
You’ll lead one group per week for a 6-9 week cycle (depending on your school setting and the age of the group). The group lasts approximately 45–60 minutes, plus some minimal prep time. Most groups happen during school hours.
What is the training process?
It starts with our online, self-paced training. On average, it takes our volunteers 3-5 hours to finish. You can do it all at once or spread it out over a few days! A background check is also part of our application process. Once you’ve completed the training and forms, you’ll have a brief onboarding chat with a Teen Life team member to get you matched with a campus.
What is included in training and how much does it cost?
When you get trained with Teen Life, you will get a volunteer t-shirt, group supplies for your first group, and support from our team! We get consistent feedback from our volunteers that the training equips them for more than just leading Teen Life Support Groups. You will develop active listening and question asking skills that can be used in any setting. While the training supplies alone cost $50, we only ask our volunteers to cover $10. If you need help with the training cost, please reach out to our program team.
How will I be supported as a Teen Life volunteer?
You won’t be doing this alone—we’ve got your back every step of the way!
Here’s what support looks like at Teen Life:
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Ongoing Check-ins: Our team regularly connects with volunteers to see how your group is going, answer questions, and help with any campus needs.
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Online Community: You’ll have access to a private volunteer space where you can ask questions, share wins, and connect with other volunteer facilitators.
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Group Prep Podcasts: Before each group session, you’ll get a short, easy-to-listen-to podcast episode that walks through the week’s curriculum, offers practical tips, and boosts your confidence.
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Tried-and-True Curriculum: Our curriculum has been designed with you (the volunteer) in mind! It is clear, engaging, and designed to help you succeed—even if you’ve never led a group before.
You’ll be part of a supportive, encouraging team that’s cheering you on as you invest in teens. We’re all in this together!
What kind of groups could I lead?
The majority of our groups take place on secondary public school campuses (Middle Schools and High Schools). However, we are finding that “teen issues” are showing up earlier than when we were teens, so we have also developed a curriculum for 5th grade students. For those looking to lead a Support Group at a church or Christian School, we have a faith-based curriculum as well.
Sometimes our groups are gender-based (especially for younger groups), but they are often a mix of genders, ages, and challenges. We want you to feel comfortable and confident, so you will work closely with our volunteer coordinator to make sure your group environment is a good fit.