Volunteerism
Denton Arts and Jazz Festival
For over 38 years, DBL has provided active volunteers to numerous local organizations, through both individual effort and DBL group projects.
Each active and associate member is required to contribute volunteer hours annually to local charitable projects.
Each year, members also support many group projects, where DBL partners with local nonprofit organizations on specific volunteer opportunities.Group project for 2011-2012 include Adopt-A-Spot, Ann's Haven Bereavement Luncheon, Denton Arts & Jazz Festival, Denton Christian Preschool Plant Sale, and Salvation Army Angel Tree.
Over 663,000 volunteer hours have been contributed by DBL members since its inception. Last year, DBL reported 35,738 volunteer hours. Based on the dollar value the government places on volunteer hours, the total time volunteered is valued at $763.363.68.
DBL has been the recipient of many community volunteer awards.