Getting Started as a Volunteer
The first step in volunteering with Catholic Social Services programs is to find a current opening listed below. Our needs are constantly evolving, so please check back often if you don’t find an opening you’re looking for today. From there, we ask you to download and review the following resources:
- Volunteer Handbook. We ask that you review the Volunteer Handbook. This will help you gain a better understanding of CSS and your volunteer work.
- Media Release Form. We ask that all new volunteers complete this media release form when beginning their services with CSS. You can bring it with you on your first day or complete when you arrive.
When you’re ready, please complete our online volunteer application. You can also fill out the application if you’d like to volunteer in the future when a full or suspended position becomes available again.
Current Openings
Brother Francis Shelter
Meal Team Monthly Slots
This is a great group volunteer effort; 120 sack breakfast and lunches must be prepared and dropped off at the Brother Francis Shelter. We are looking for teams to fill up monthly slots.
Foot Care Clinic
Two evenings a month volunteers gather to support clients by tending to their feet and providing social and emotional wellbeing.
Listening Post
Sit one-on-one Zoom call with a guest and listen to him or her share their story. Learn more and apply online with The Listening Post.
Clare House
Clare House Donation Sorting
From baby clothes to shampoo to winter gear – donation sorters help us organize the many donations we receive for women, children, and expectant mothers staying at Clare House. This is a 1 – 2 times a week regular volunteer position.
Clare House Front Desk Support
Greet Clare House participants and support staff by answering the phone and responding to other administrative tasks. This is a 1 – 2 times a week regular volunteer position.
Complex Care
Listening Post
Sit one-on-one Zoom call with a guest and listen to him or her share their story. Learn more and apply online with The Listening Post.
Refugee Assistance & Immigration Services
Youth Mentor
Interested in supporting refugee youth? This volunteer will be a mentor to refugees ages 15-24 who are looking to develop their academic skills and advance their career goals. This position requires weekly contact with the mentees.
Meal Team Volunteer
Meal Team volunteers help to fill new arrivals fridge with food for a week while our staff assists the family with signing up for SNAP benefits. Meal teams help provide families with items like potatoes, carrots, onions, eggs, milk and more.
Move-In Team Volunteer
New arrivals to Alaska will be placed in a furnished living space, but we need your help to get the space move-in ready!
Fresh International Gardens (FIG)
FIG Childcare
Volunteers provide childcare for children in the RAIS program while parents are in job readiness classes and working with FIG.
St. Francis House Food Pantry
Delivery Driver
Help deliver boxes of food to homebound seniors and individuals who cannot easily access St. Francis House Food Pantry. Deliveries occur on the third Friday of each month at 10 a.m. Personal vehicle required.
Food Packer
Help pack food boxes for clients visiting St. Francis House Food Pantry. Support pantry operations by restocking shelves and sorting produce. Food packers join a team of daily volunteers regularly 1 – 2 day a week volunteers, Monday – Thursday 9 -1 p.m.