Quick Impact. Meaningful Service.

Done in a Day (DIAD) is a community-focused initiative of the Junior League of Dallas that offers concentrated, short-term volunteer support to local nonprofit organizations. These projects are designed to provide hands-on assistance at single-day or multi-day events, helping our partners make an immediate impact without requiring long-term volunteer commitments.

DIAD is a powerful way for JLD members to support immediate needs in Dallas, lending helping hands where and when they’re needed most. For partner organizations, it’s a simple and effective way to amplify the impact of your event with trained, mission-driven volunteers.

What We Support:
JLD volunteers may assist with a wide variety of events, including but not limited to:

• Community festivals or picnics
• Holiday drives and seasonal celebrations
• Food bank distribution
• 5K/10K race logistics (e.g., water stations)
• Egg hunts and back-to-school events
• Shoe and supply collection/delivery for children

Volunteer Guidelines:

• All DIAD placements must be community-based and event-focused.
• Volunteer shifts are typically scheduled in four-hour blocks, and no single shift may exceed six hours per day.
• Events may span a half-day, full day, or two-day period, depending on the need.
• Volunteers may not be asked to solicit funds, in-kind donations, or goods on behalf of your organization either before or during the event.

The following application deadlines apply for the 2025-2026 year:

• FALL Cycle: Applications due June 30, 2026, for projects running September 1, 2026, through November 30, 2026
• WINTER Cycle: Applications due September 30, 2026, for projects from December 1, 2026, through February 28, 2027
• SPRING Cycle: Applications due December 30, 2026, for projects from March 1, 2027, through May 31, 2027
• SUMMER Cycle: Applications due March 31, 2027, for projects running from June 1, 2027, through August 31, 2027

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