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Volunteering at Shepherd's Table:

Volunteers are at the heart of the mission of Shepherd’s Table. More than 3,488 people shared their time and talent with us last year. Together, we impact the lives of women and men who are homeless or living in poverty every day.

Find the volunteer opportunity that matches your interests and talents, as each act of service is vital to our mission and impacts many lives. When volunteering, remember to serve our guests with a smile and always be respectful. Our minimum age for volunteers is 13, accompanied by an adult. Volunteers age 16 and above can volunteer on their own. For questions, please contact Marcy Merti at [email protected] o marca la extensión X217.

Meal Service

Set up dining room, help with food prep, serve meal, wash dishes and help clean the kitchen and dining room area after the meal. Meal service volunteer times:
 
  • Breakfast: 7:00 AM – 8:45 AM (M-F)
  • Lunch: 11:30 AM – 1:15 PM (M-F)
  • Cena: 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM (daily)
  • Weekend Brunch: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM

On-call volunteers: If there are not enough volunteers to serve dinner, or in the event of snow or ice, on-call volunteers will be contacted to fill in at the last minute.

Clothing Sorters

Volunteers sort donations received during the week, organize them in the Clothing Closet, and help keep the closet neat and orderly.

Food Pickup

Pick up food donations from area grocery stores/restaurants and deliver them to Shepherd’s Table. You must be able to provide your own transportation.
Minimum commitment: Once a week.

Centro de Recursos

Assist staff with distributing mail, toiletries and other items to clients, filing and completing paperwork, and helping with other tasks. Volunteers must be 21 years old, people-oriented and have basic clerical skills.
 
Horas: 
  • Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM
  • Sábado y Domingo: CERRADO CERRADO
Minimum commitment: Every other week.

Clinica de Ojos

Assist Eye Clinic staff with greeting clients, filing and completing paperwork. Volunteers must be 21 years old.
 
Horas: Every Tuesday, 10 AM – 3 PM.

Other Opportunities

We provide opportunities for students seeking community service hours, occasionally have a need for administrative assistance, and periodically have open board committee positions.

Have questions about volunteering opportunities? Email Marcy Merti at [email protected] o marca la extensión X217.

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How to Sign Up for Volunteer Opportunities:

Visita la página de shepherdstable.volunteerhub.com to create an account and look at available opportunities.

Sign up with the link provided by your Team Leader or contact Mindy Hofmann at [email protected]

New to Volunteer Hub? See the provided directions for creating an account, signing up for a shift, and check in/check out on-site.
All volunteers must review the Shepherd’s Table Volunteer Agreement

All volunteers for the Resource Center must agree to a Volunteer Confidentiality Agreement.

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Dress Code:

While the volunteer dress code is casual, we ask that you please not wear revealing clothing, skirts or shorts that stop above the knee, thin spaghetti strap shirts or shirts that expose your midriff. Additionally, please do not wear clothes with political/religious messages. This volunteer opportunity is in a professional setting, and we want to ensure a comfortable environment for everyone. Lastly, all volunteers must wear close toed, non-slip shoes for safety.

SSL and Community Service Hours:

Shepherd’s Table provides SSL hours for students looking to complete their school-related volunteer requirements. Visit Volunteer Hub to create an account, and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch. Hours are tracked automatically through the Volunteer Hub check in/check out system. When hours are completed, get in touch with Marcy Merti at [email protected] to sign the SSL form.

Shepherd’s Table has opportunities to fulfill court-appointed hours for community service. Visit Volunteer Hub to create an account and our Volunteer Coordinator will be in touch.

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