Volunteer Impact
Volunteers like you help us accomplish our mission of assisting families who struggle with abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Donate Get Informed
Volunteer of the Year Awards
Volunteers are vital to DFPS in helping to achieve its mission. Each year thousands of volunteers give countless hours of service to help protect the most vulnerable Texans.
DFPS Volunteer of the Year awards are given to a volunteer, an intern, and volunteer groups. We are pleased to announce award recipients below.
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
2024 Biggest Heart Award
Awarded to Addison Brant
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an individual who has volunteered for DFPS.
2024 Helping Hands Award
Awarded to Texoma Community Credit Union
This award recognizes the outstanding service of a community group who has volunteered for DFPS.
2024 World Changer Award
Awarded to Inaya Sheikh
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an intern who has volunteered for DFPS.
2023 Biggest Heart Award
Awarded to Jennifer Kremer-Oliva
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an individual who has volunteered for DFPS.
2023 Helping Hands Award
Awarded to Might Men of Jerusalem
This award recognizes the outstanding service of a community group who has volunteered for DFPS.
2023 World Changer Award
Awarded to Julianna Hooper
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an intern who has volunteered for DFPS.
2022 Biggest Heart Award
Awarded to Caleb Wallace, Wichita Falls, TX
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an individual who volunteered for DFPS in 2022. The 2022 Biggest Heart Award was given to Caleb Wallace, who went above and beyond the Agency's mission, vision, and value for children, families and vulnerable adults in Texas. Caleb’s open heart shows purpose, passion, and persistence in all that he sets out to do.
2022 Helping Hands Award
Awarded to VFW Post #8782, El Paso, TX and Silver Ribbon Community Partners Board, McAllen, TX
The 2022 Helping Hands Award was awarded to two community groups, VFW Post #8782 and the Silver Ribbon Community Partners Board, whose contributions were vital to the mission of DFPS and the quality of life of the families DFPS serves. VFW Post #8782 and Silver Ribbon Community Partners Board showed dedication in their time and talents to better the lives of others in their community.
2022 The World Changer Award
Awarded to A.J. Garza, San Angelo, TX
This award recognizes the outstanding service of an intern who volunteered for DFPS in 2022. The 2022 World Changer Award was given to A.J. Garza, who demonstrated professionalism and initiative and was a noted team player. A.J. was instrumental in impacting the lives of children, families, and vulnerable adults. A.J. demonstrated integrity working alongside staff, and his internship will have an everlasting effect on his fellow Texans.
We Support Our Volunteers
Training
Top-notch training means our volunteers are ready to help Texans in need.
Success Stories
Meet some of our volunteers and hear their amazing stories.