In addition to financial contributions, each year thousands of volunteers work onsite at our shelter and our two thrift stores, providing services on both the agency and client level to ensure smooth operation of our programming. The opportunities for volunteerism are endless. From working one on one with a client who needs help with a job application to serving as a member of our Board of Directors, the time and talents of our local community members and business leaders are greatly appreciated.
- In the Kitchen: Help prepare and serve meals to our residents and guests. Your efforts will provide nourishment and hope to those facing tough times.
- Meal Sign-Up: Gather your friends, family, church group, or coworkers and sign up to prepare, cook, and serve a meal! We feed an average of 100-115 people at each meal, and it’s a wonderful way to share your cooking skills while giving back to the community. Meal times are:
- Monday through Friday: 12 PM (lunch) and 4:45 PM (dinner)
- Saturday and Sunday: 9:30 AM (brunch) and 4 PM (dinner)
Whether you cook in our kitchen, your own kitchen, or even cater or deliver a meal, every contribution helps offset our budget and provides a fresh, nourishing meal for those in need.
- Sorting and Organizing Donations: Assist in sorting through donated items to ensure they’re ready for use or sale. Your attention to detail helps us maximize the impact of every donation.
- Manual Labor on the Box Truck: Join our team in picking up donations from the community. It’s a hands-on way to make a big difference!
- Thrift Store Support: Help out in one of our two thrift stores by cleaning, organizing, and putting donations out on the sales floor. Every sale supports our mission to serve the homeless and those in need.
To sign up for Meal Preparation please use this button
- Preaching a chapel service on Thursday or Sunday
- Assisting with one of the many building improvement projects always underway to improve our facility
- Cooking and serving a meal in our dining hall
- Assisting our paid staff at either thrift store with cleaning, sorting, and stocking merchandise
- Painting one of our nine family rooms
- Helping a child with homework during our After-School Program
- Teaching a life skills class on Wednesday morning
- Providing snacks and gifts for our monthly birthday social
To sign up as a Volunteer please use this button
Are you looking for a way to fulfill your community service requirements? Valley Mission offers a variety of meaningful opportunities to make a real impact on the lives of those in need. If you need to complete court-ordered community service hours, we’d love to have you join our team! Please note that we may contact your parole officer to verify your participation.
Here are some of the ways you can contribute through community service with us:
In the Kitchen: Help prepare and serve meals to our residents and guests. Your efforts will provide nourishment and hope to those facing tough times.
Sorting and Organizing Donations: Assist in sorting through donated items to ensure they’re ready for use or sale. Your attention to detail helps us maximize the impact of every donation.
Manual Labor on the Box Truck: Join our team in picking up donations from the community. It’s a hands-on way to make a big difference!
Thrift Store Support: Help out in one of our two thrift stores by cleaning, organizing, and putting donations out on the sales floor. Every sale supports our mission to serve the homeless and those in need.
We’re here to help you make a difference while meeting your community service goals. Working in the thrift stores are the best option to fulfill your mandated hours.
Thrift stores are open Monday-Friday 9-5pm and Saturday from 9-4pm
The shelter and box truck are Monday-Friday 9-4:30pm only
Not everyone is approved due to high volumes of applications.
IN 2019 2,708 VOLUNTEERS DONATED 6,347 HOURS
