Current Volunteer Opportunities

Description: Support guests in developing essential digital skills through informal lessons or one-on-one help. Topics may include setting up an email account, navigating job search websites, using basic word processing tools, understanding online forms, and how to use a smartphone and download apps.

Ideal for: Patient and tech-comfortable individuals who can explain basic computer and smartphone use clearly, even to beginners. 

Time commitment: Weekly or biweekly shifts; Tuesdays and Thursdays preferred; consistency preferred to build trust and learning momentum.

Description: Sit with a guest and listen to them share their story. Training required by Listening Post staff. Learn more and apply online with The Listening Post.  

Ideal for: Adults who are comfortable with a dynamic environment and close contact with individuals in a shelter who want to hold the space for individuals who have a need for support. 

Time commitment: Two-hour shift every other Monday from 12:30-2:30, as often as desired. Signup for shifts happens via the Listening Post. 

Description: Help us manage our new mail room and sort and log mail for distribution to clients.

Ideal for: Detail-oriented individual who is comfortable working independently and take ownership of the mail room.

Time commitment: Two hours per week, weekdays between 8:30am – 3pm.

We’re currently exploring opportunities to engage master’s-level and bachelor’s-level students in our behavioral health programming. This could include internships, practicum placements, or project-based learning experiences that support both clinical and administrative aspects of care. We’re especially interested in students who are passionate about community mental health, integrated care, and serving diverse populations in our community. Our team offers a supportive environment for skill development, mentorship, and exposure to innovative service models. 

Description: You are offering support for staff serving meals and cleaning up, and you are a calm, safe adult for clients to interact with as they go through the meal line. 

Ideal for: Adults who are available evenings or weekends, who are comfortable with a dynamic environment and working alongside and building relationships with guest volunteers.

Time commitment: Shifts are short, about an hour for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and are needed 7 days a week (8:30 am, 11:30 am or 5:45 pm). We prefer that you have a regular schedule.

Description: Sit with a guest and listen to them share their story. Training required by Listening Post staff. Learn more and apply online with The Listening Post. This shift alternates weeks at BFS and 3RNC. 

Ideal for: Adults who are comfortable with a dynamic environment and close contact with individuals in a shelter who want to hold the space for individuals who have a need for support. 

Time commitment: Two-hour shifts every other Monday from 12:30-2:30, as often as desired. Signup for shifts happens via the Listening Post. 

Description: Help staff maintain clean and friendly facility and grounds for shelter guests. May include picking up trash, helping in laundry room, helping to clean and maintain public spaces. 

Ideal for: Adults who are comfortable working in a shelter environment and are willing to do general cleaning tasks.

Time commitment: Any day of the week between 9am – 5pm.

Description: Help sort and organize clothing donation closet for guests to use, including indoor clothing and outdoor gear.

Ideal for: An adult who can make a regular weekly time commitment and is comfortable taking ownership of the closet space.

Time commitment: Any day of the week between 9am – 5pm; seeking a regular 1-2 hour weekly time commitment.

Description: Volunteers gather to support clients by tending to their feet and providing social and emotional wellbeing. If you have medical experience, please note that in the comments section. However, no experience is necessary.

Ideal for: Adults who are comfortable with close contact with individuals in a shelter and able to work closely with a team. 

Time commitment: 2-4 pm on the 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Description: Volunteer needed 1-2 times a month to cut client hair in a corner of the Complex Care lobby. No washing  would be necessary.  

Ideal for: Hairdressers who work part time or have days off and would like to provide this service to the elderly and medically fragile clients at Complex Care. 

Time commitment: Ideally, 3 hours, one or two times per month. Needs to be between 10 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday so staff can support it. 

Description: Sit with a guest and listen to them share their story. Training required by Listening Post staff. Learn more and apply online with The Listening Post. Volunteers still complete CSS volunteer application and background check. 

Ideal for: Adults who are comfortable with a dynamic environment and close contact with individuals in a shelter who want to hold the space for individuals who have a need for support. 

Time commitment: Two-hour shifts from 12:30 – 2:30 Tuesdays, as often as desired. Signup for shifts happens via the Listening Post after training.  

Description: Support staff in serving meals and cleaning up. You are a presence for clients to interact with as they go through the meal line. Chatting with them helps reduce isolation and improves their social and emotional health. 

Ideal for: Those who have a limited amount of time to volunteer. Adults who are available evenings or weekends, who are comfortable chatting with strangers and working with the staff. 

Time commitment: Shifts are short, about an hour for breakfast, lunch, or dinner and are needed 7 days a week (8:45 am, 11:45 am or 5:45 pm). We prefer that you have a regular weekly schedule, but flexibility is possible. 

Description: Assist staff with helping keep elderly and medically fragile clients healthy by doing a sanitization routine wiping down public surfaces throughout the Complex Care facility. Other light cleanup or organizational tasks as needed. 

Ideal for: Individuals with a short amount of time for volunteering. People who would like to help on a regular basis and like to clean or organize. Those who work weekdays and are only available on weekends or evenings. 

Time Commitment: One hour shifts available 7 days a week between 10 am and 3 pm or 5 to 7 pm. You will choose the day and time that works best for you weekly or bi-weekly. 

Description: Help sort and organize clothing donation closet for guests to use, including indoor clothing and outdoor gear.

Ideal for: An adult who can make a regular weekly time commitment and is comfortable taking ownership of the closet space.

Time commitment: Any day of the week between 9am – 5pm; seeking a regular 1-2 hour weekly time commitment.

Description: Deliver baked goods to guests on a weekly basis to support guests’ wellbeing and provide an occasional treat.

Ideal for: An adult who enjoys baking for others and can make a commitment to once a week donations.

Time commitment: Deliveries can occur anny day of the week between 9am – 5pm.

Description: Host enrichment group enrichment activities for clients with disability onsite at CSS’ office. Activities could be things like paint nights, pottery sessions, board games, or anything you can come up with.

Ideal for: A business or group looking for volunteer opportunities who can organize and host an activity time.

Time commitment: 1 – 3 hours during evenings or no-school days.