Volunteer

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are no longer allowing community volunteers at the shelter or in our kitchen or food storage facilities.

The easiest way to start volunteering is to select from the following options and click the link to get started. We ask that you review our Volunteer Procedures and Liability Waiver in advance.

Bean’s Cafe | The Children’s Lunchbox | Office | Events

Not applicable currently.

Some times of year are busier than others, and we have a large volume of volunteers, which means it can sometimes take between two to three days to get in touch with you.

At Bean’s Cafe, we have a strict policy regarding age, which due to liability and safety concerns, must be adhered to. Anyone wishing to volunteer at Bean’s Cafe must be at least 16 years of age, and anyone between the ages of 16-18 must be accompanied by an adult. At The Children’s Lunchbox, we love to have volunteers from age 8 and up to help in our cold kitchen.

Anyone 18 years or older requires a background check when volunteering at any of our Children’s Lunchbox kitchens, as you will also be working with children. You may also require a background check when volunteering in our office, as you may come in contact with private or sensitive information. A background check form is provided by, then performed by, our volunteer coordinator.