Search
Discovery Center, Heritage Museum, and Cultural Arts Events
Play Frisco’s Cultural Affairs Division is the City of Frisco’s hub for public art, community events, and organizational support for the cultural sector. Cultural Affairs volunteers serve at Frisco Discovery Center’s performance spaces and art galleries and the Frisco Heritage Museum and Village.
Individuals donate their time and talents as greeters and docents (tour guides) as well as assisting with special projects and events. We strive to shape our community through cultural engagement, artistic expression, and diverse experiences and we hope you can join us as we strive to give every resident access to the arts! Check out some of the volunteer opportunities below and fill out an application to see and sign up for open positions.
Most positions have an age requirement of 16 years and older. We do offer a few volunteer opportunities for 15-year-olds during our special events.
Frisco Heritage Museum:
Brandi Norton, Education and Outreach Coordinator
972-292-5663 | bnorton@friscotexas.gov
Frisco Discovery Center:
Paige Points, Discovery Center Supervisor
972-292-6652 | ppoints@friscotexas.gov
Volunteer Opportunities
En Plein Air - Arts and Culture Special Event
April 10-12, 2025
In collaboration with the Visual Arts Guild of Frisco, Play Frisco is proud to present En Plein Air Frisco — where art, nature, and community meet! Artists paint outdoors for three days and nights at several city parks.
Painting Locations
Artists can be found at the following city parks during the festival:
Kaleidoscope Park, 6635 Warren Pkwy.
Frisco Heritage Center, 6455 Page St.
Freedom Meadow at Warren Sports Complex, 7599 Eldorado Pkwy.
Frisco Commons Park and The Grove at Frisco Commons, 8300 McKinney Rd.
Volunteers will help with event set up, artist check in and support, greet and assist guests, event clean up, and more. Signups will be posted 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
Tabletop Adventures - Frisco Discovery Center Event - Spring and Summer
Frisco Discovery Center
8004 Dallas Pkwy
Event Dates: March 22 and July 19, 2025
Volunteer with us for a day of tabletop role-playing games for the public! You'll help scan tickets, greet guests, assist with event setup, observe the games and help with refreshments. Wear comfortable, business casual clothing. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
Greeter - Frisco Heritage Museum
Frisco Heritage Center
6455 Page Street
Daily Hours:
Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Museum Greeters will welcome guests and assist them as needed as they tour the museum. Additional duties may include capturing visitor statistics, tidying areas, straightening brochures, and restocking supplies. This volunteer assignment has year-round openings and flexible times. You may sign up for multiple shifts. Fill out an application to get started. Volunteers must be 16 years or older for this opportunity.
Concierge - Frisco Discovery Center
Frisco Discovery Center
8004 Dallas Pkwy
Daily Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Concierge volunteers greet guests and provide general information and wayfinding at the Frisco Discovery Center during operating hours.
Gallery Attendant - Frisco Discovery Center
Frisco Discovery Center
8004 Dallas Pkwy
Daily Hours:
Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 1-5 p.m.
Gallery attendants greet visitors, keep an eye on artwork displayed in the Community Gallery or Grand Gallery, and are prepared to inform guests regarding basic details about the museums on site, featured artists or exhibitions. Occasionally, they may help with shows loading in, being installed, or loading out.
Memento Mori Reception - Frisco Discovery Center Event - Nov.
Date: 2025 TBD
Frisco Discovery Center
8004 Dallas Pkwy
Celebrate Hispanic heritage and artwork by supporting the reception event for the group art show in the Grand Gallery! We need help setting up for the event, greeting guests, assisting with refreshments, and providing overall event support for this annual gallery exhibition and reception. Wear comfortable, business casual clothing. Signups will open about 2-3 weeks prior to the event.
Frisco Environmental Services
Environmental Education, Service, and Outreach
The City of Frisco's Environmental Services offers many opportunities for community service, volunteer programs, and educational programs and classes.
Currently, our department primarily utilizes My Impact (this platform) for our Teens4Green program, which welcomes teens age 14-18 years old. Teens4Green is an award-winning, student-run club, which strives to improve environmental sustainability. This club actively conducts team projects and promotes environmental awareness in Frisco. We provide city staff to supervise Teen4Green service projects.
For information about our community clean ups, open to all individuals, please visit Community Cleanups | Frisco, TX - Official Website.
For more information, contact Hannah Valentine, Education and Outreach Coordinator, at 972-292-6516 or email her at hvalentine@friscotexas.gov.
Volunteer Opportunities
Teens4Green: Year-Round
Teens4Green is a program that encourages Frisco teenagers to volunteer in their communities and strive for environmental sustainability. Members are deeply concerned about the health and social impacts caused by non-eco-friendly practices. We welcome all teens age 14-18.
Becoming a Member of Teens4Green
Submit a volunteer application for Environmental Services. All volunteers must be registered in My Impact, be 14-18 years old, and either residents of Frisco or attend a school in Frisco. Volunteers 17 years or older will be required to complete a background check. Once approved, you will be able to sign up for service projects.
Frisco Public Library
Adult Library Volunteers 18+
The Frisco Library is seeking active, highly motivated adult volunteers who want to develop their customer service skills and share their talents with the library. Browse our volunteer opportunities below. Only submit an application if you are 18 years old or older. Once your application is accepted, you'll be able to see and sign up for shifts.
Teen Library Volunteers
Our VolunTEEN program is full. Please do not submit an application. The application found on this page is for 18+ ADULTS ONLY. We have two different applications for our middle school and high school students interested in joining the VolunTEEN program. The links for these applications will be posted here in the spring of 2025. See below to learn more about our VolunTEEN program. If you are 14 years old or older, you may still apply to volunteer in other service areas such as Events, Festivals, and Special Programs, among others.
Volunteer Opportunities
Circulation Sidekick
The circulation team is always interested in help from volunteers to sort, organize and return collection materials and items on hold. This volunteer shift has a 1-hour minimum time commitment. Volunteer signups are year-round. Click "Fill in an application" below to get started.
Special Events
The library hosts different programs and special events throughout the year such as Summer Cinema, Family Science Night, Monday Mindstretchers, FrisCON, author meet and greets, and so much more. We need your help to supervise the event space, track attendance, and assist staff and guests as needed. Apply today to receive notifications about future volunteer opportunities at our special events.
Customer Experience Navigator
We need your help to assist in the customer experience by greet visitors, providing basic directions to the different areas and exhibits, and assisting guests as needed.
English as a Second Language
These volunteers work with small groups of learners with varying English skill levels. You will present lessons covering English grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Library staff will train all volunteers.
VolunTEEN: 7th-8th Grade
The VolunTEEN Corps is a community service initiative that offers middle and high school students an opportunity for civic involvement. *The VolunTEEN program is currently accepting applications.
Middle School VolunTEEN App Links
Desktop Link: Click here to sign up!
Mobile Link: Click here to sign up!
Our teen volunteers will develop and strengthen a multitude of skills including responsibility, communication, accountability, time management, and more. Additionally, they will gain valuable work experience that can be included on their resume. Teens also develop a better understanding of city government, serve as ambassadors within the community, and accumulate community service hours for school.
This program is only available for Frisco residents and/or students enrolled in Frisco ISD. Rising 7th grade students are eligible to apply at the end of their 6th grade school year.
Application Process
Volunteer applications are only accepted in the spring and close when all spots are full. A link to the middle school application will be posted in this description box and on the Frisco Public Library's VolunTEEN webpage.
Program Requirements
Members of the middle school VolunTEEN Corps must work a certain number of hours per semester.
For more information, visit https://friscolibrary.com/volunteen/
VolunTEEN: 9th-12th Grade
The VolunTEEN Corps is a community service initiative that offers middle and high school students an opportunity for civic involvement. *The VolunTEEN program is currently accepting applications.
High School VolunTEEN App Links
Desktop: Click here to sign up!
Mobile: Click here to sign up!
Our teen volunteers will develop and strengthen a multitude of skills including responsibility, communication, accountability, time management, and more. Additionally, they will gain valuable work experience that can be included on their resume. Teens also develop a better understanding of city government, serve as ambassadors within the community, and accumulate community service hours for school.
This program is only available for Frisco residents and/or students enrolled in Frisco ISD. Rising 9th grade students are eligible to apply at the end of their 8th grade school year.
Application Process
Volunteer applications are only accepted in the spring and close when all spots are full. A link to the high school application will be posted in this description box and on the Frisco Public Library's VolunTEEN webpage.
Program Requirements
Members of the high school VolunTEEN Corps must work a certain number of hours per semester.
For more information, visit https://friscolibrary.com/volunteen/
Natural Resources
The mission of the City of Frisco Natural Resources Division is to enhance the quality of life for current and future residents through responsible management of natural resources. Our goal is to create a community where residents can "play naturally" in our beautiful green spaces and learn about Frisco’s natural areas through educational experiences.
We hope you will join us in becoming an environmental steward in the City of Frisco! Check out some of our volunteer opportunities below and submit an application today. If you would like to set up a private volunteer activity for a group or organization, or for general volunteer questions, please contact Cory MacGillivray, Education and Outreach Supervisor, at 972-292-6540 or email him at cmacgillivray@friscotexas.gov.
Volunteer Opportunities
The Harvest Community Garden
Frisco Commons Park
8000 McKinney Road
The Harvest at Frisco Commons is a communal space managed by the City of Frisco that offers raised garden boxes for annual rental, as well as public education space for Frisco residents and volunteers. Gardeners may grow vegetables, fruits, herbs, or flowers in their leased space.
You can help us grow!
Donate your time and/or resources to help our community garden flourish. Here are some ways to help:
Donate gardening supplies. Contact the Natural Resources Division if you have healthy plants, seeds, garden tools or other items that you would like to donate.
Participate in a Volunteer Workday. Whether you are a student seeking volunteer hours or you simply enjoy gardening, help is always needed.
Organize a Special Service Project. Looking for a fun team-building activity? Perfect for teams, civic organizations and corporate groups, volunteering together is an impactful way to bring people together. To learn more about current garden needs, e-mail the Natural Resources Division.
To be notified of future workdays or to organize a special service project, submit an application.
Junior Ranger Trailblazer Days - Special Event
Play Frisco's Natural Resources and Cultural Affairs Division have teamed up to host the Frisco Junior Ranger Trailblazer Days. The Junior Ranger program is designed for children 5-10 years old, but people of all ages are welcome to participate!
Come join Ranger Rufus and the Natural Resources Education Team and help families with different crafts and activities. Apply to be a volunteer and receive notifications of future event signups.
Buffalo Stomp - Wildflower Seed Planting - Special Event
Saturday, November 2
Frisco Commons Park - North Meadow
8000 McKinney Road
Buffalo Stomp is an annual celebration of Frisco's prairies hosted by the City of Frisco and the Frisco Garden Club at Frisco Commons Park. Participants help seed the prairie with native wildflower and grass species. The goal of this event is to encourage community support of Blackland Prairie restoration efforts in Frisco. This event is held in conjunction with ArborFest. We need your help in setting up our seed ball tables and distributing seed balls to participants. Volunteer signups are posted in October.
Workday Wednesday - Summer Only
Help us keep Frisco litter-free by volunteering to pick up trash at our parks and trails throughout the summer. We'll provide all the clean-up supplies. Together, let's make a positive impact and create a safer and cleaner environment for everyone to enjoy! We welcome volunteers of all ages, however, if you are 14 years old or older, you must submit an application. Minors need a supervising adult and those under 14 must fill out a waiver on-site.
Rain Barrel Distribution - Spring
The City of Frisco partners with Rain Water Solutions, Inc. to offer Ivy rain barrels at a discounted price to citizens. We need your help with traffic control as well as loading/unloading rain barrels into vehicles. This event takes place in the spring. Feel free to submit an application now and you will be notified when signups are posted.
The Grove at Frisco Commons - Active Adult Center
The Grove at Frisco Commons is privileged to have adult volunteers partner with staff to provide the highest level of customer service. The time, skills, and talents generously shared by you make Frisco's active adult center an even greater place for our members. If you are 18 years old or older, we would love to have you. Select "Fill in an application" to get started.
For more information, please contact Erica Crill, our volunteer coordinator for The Grove, at 972-292-6553 or email her at ecrill@friscotexas.gov. We look forward to seeing you soon!
Volunteer Opportunities
Activity Assistant
We need your help to assist with a variety of activities at The Grove. From chair volleyball and Bingo to arts and crafts classes, we have volunteer opportunities daily.
Special Event & Facility Maintenance
Our special event and facility maintenance volunteers will help clean and organize the kitchen, assist with laundry, as well as set up, decorate, prep, and serve food/drinks for special events and assist with the activities, and clean up.
