Catholic Social Services would love to host your group of volunteers for a day, morning, or afternoon of service! Group volunteer opportunities include cleaning, organizing, and other projects as they come up.

Group Volunteering Opportunities

RAIS Welcome Center Deep Clean Team

Description:  The Welcome Center is home to our  Fresh International Garden (FIG) program. Volunteers come together to do a deep clean of shared spaces—helping create a bright, organized, and inviting environment for our refugee and immigrant community and staff who work there.

Tasks may include:
• Wiping down tables and surfaces
• Organizing supplies
• Cleaning windows, floors, and common areas
• Light rearranging to refresh the space 

Ideal for: Small groups of 5-7, co-workers or family, who need a flexible schedule for volunteering, one-time volunteer opportunities. Complete the Group Volunteer Application if interested.  This is a group-only volunteer opportunity. 

Time commitment: The time is about 1-2 hours, depending on the size of the group 

 

Meal Assembly for Brother Francis Shelter Guests

Description: Offering meals-to-go for BFS clients and visitors, particularly on weekends when sources of meals are less available, is a valuable service for those navigating homelessness. Volunteers pack 120 breakfasts and 120 lunches, assembly that requires no cooking, just a space to have an assembly line packing bags. 

Ideal for: Small groups of 5-10 who need a flexible schedule for volunteering, one-time volunteer opportunities. Complete the Group Volunteer Application if interested.  This is a group-only volunteer opportunity. 

Time commitment: The time is about 1-2 hours, depending on the size of the group, plus delivery to BFS after meals have been assembled.

Clare House Meals Team

Description: Supplement the meals Beans Cafe provides at Clare House and prepare one nutritious, tasty dinner a month for 55-80 mothers/children at Clare House. 

Ideal for: Church group, youth group or other group large enough to provide 55-80 servings once a month. 

Time Commitment: Once a month. Meals are delivered between 2 and 4 p.m. on the selected day. 

Meal Team slots currently available are:
First Thursday of each month
Second Friday of each month
Third Tuesday of each month. 

If interested, email clarehousemeals@gmail.com or text 907-365-9482 with questions or to sign up. 

Spa Hour for Moms at Clare House

Description: Parenting children while living in a shelter is a challenging task. Spa Hour for Moms could be anything that would be a treat for the moms while the kids are in school: getting their nails or hair done, coffee and sweet treats, an art activity or other relaxing activity that helps them relax and feel special. 

Ideal for: Organizations or small groups that enjoy putting together events for moms. Those who have nail or hair experience they are willing to share. This is open to the ideas and creativity of the volunteers. Complete the Group Volunteer Application if interested.  This is suggested as a small group (3-6 people) volunteer opportunity. 

Time Commitment: Once a month or one-time between 9 am and 1 pm. 

Client Enrichment Activites at Complex Care

Description: Living in a shelter environment can be stressful and challenging, particularly with many people with medical challenges, personalities and the weather keeping folks cooped up. Enrichment activities are meant to engage clients, get them out of their rooms and connecting with others around them. This improves their mental and emotional health. Creativity can be applied to ideas:  knitting or crochet groups, nail painting, games, crafts or more.  

Ideal for: Organizations, small groups or friend groups who want to help engage folks who cannot get out much, enjoy getting to know people and are willing to engage others. 

Time Commitment: Varies. This could be done on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, or as a one-time event. Time of day could be worked out with shelter staff. Potentially daytimes or evenings. 

Brother Francis Shelter Enrichment Activities

Description: Living in a shelter environment can be stressful and challenging, particularly with challenging personalities and the weather keeping folks cooped up. Enrichment activities are meant to engage guests, connecting them with others around them in a positive way. This improves their mental and emotional health. Creativity can be applied to ideas: knitting or crochet groups, nail painting, games, BINGO, crafts, or more.  

Ideal for: Organizations or small groups who want to help engage folks who cannot get out much, enjoy getting to know people and are willing to engage others in a dynamic environment. Flexibility is a must in this type of volunteer position. 

Time Commitment: Varies. This could be done on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis, or as a one-time event. Time of day could be worked out with shelter staff. Potentially daytimes or evenings. 

If you would like to volunteer with a group, please complete the Group Volunteer Application below. If you have any questions, please reach out to volunteer@cssalaska.org or call/text Michelle at 907-717-3093. Thank you!

Group Volunteer Application

If you are part of a group or organization and are interested in volunteering at CSS, please complete this form.

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  • I certify that all the information contained in this application is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.

    I hereby authorize and empower Catholic Social Services or persons employed on their behalf to investigate all statements contained in this application. I hereby release any and all individuals who provide information in response to any inquiry from Catholic Social Services or its employees under this release from any and all claims by me or through me, either known or unknown, which may arise from providing information covered by this release.

    I understand that should my application be accepted, my services will be provided on a strictly volunteer basis and that I will not be compensated for my services. I understand and agree that I will not be an employee of Catholic Social Services.

    • I understand and agree that Catholic Social Services or I may terminate my volunteer services at any time.

    I agree to abide by all rules and policies adopted by Catholic Social Services for volunteers.

  • We appreciate your enthusiasm and commitment to being a part of Catholic Social Services. While we cannot guarantee that every request can be accommodated, we will do our utmost to find suitable opportunities that align with your preferences. Thank you for your flexibility and understanding. Together, we can make a significant impact in our community. If you have any further questions, please contact volunteer@cssalaska.org or call/text Michelle at 907-717-3093.