Volunteer
Since its inception, the Capuchin Soup Kitchen has depended on the time and efforts of others in the community who shared our concern and commitment to the people in need. At the heart of our mission is the service of the many volunteers that donate their time on a weekly or monthly basis. Volunteers provide the extra pair of hands, the warm smile and caring attitude that make the Capuchin Soup Kitchen what it is. The hours of service given by volunteers translates into over 30 additional full time staff that would have to be employed to serve those who come to our door.
To volunteer at a Capuchin Soup Kitchen program, we ask you to have a willingness to work hard, an open & positive attitude, and a smile. In joyfully serving others in need, you will learn a great deal about yourself and the Capuchin Soup Kitchen guests.
Volunteer Services Updates:
- The minimum volunteer age is 12 (7 for the Earthworks program). Minors must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Both the minor and their accompanying adult volunteer must each have their own VolunteerHub account.
- Organized group leaders, please contact the Volunteer Coordinator before registering for shifts. An organized group is a group that officially represents an organization, corporation, company, or college/university. Any other type of group (including groups from churches and places of worship) is not considered an organized group, and all members must register individually.
- Court-ordered volunteers are currently accepted at both Capuchin Soup Kitchen sites and the Capuchin Services Center. Earthworks Urban Farm does not accept court-ordered volunteers. Court-ordered volunteers must contact the Volunteer Coordinator directly and set up a time to complete all paperwork, including a background check, prior to beginning volunteer service. Volunteers completing court-ordered service hours are not allowed to sign-up for shifts utilizing the online platform VolunteerHub.
The following are the current volunteer opportunities available with our Capuchin Soup Kitchen programs. Please review and click on the desired link to apply to volunteer:
- Capuchin Soup Kitchen – Meldrum location:
- Primary tasks:
- Preparing food trays for guests
- Wiping and sanitizing dining room tables and chairs
- Food preparation
- Special events & projects
- To view current openings and schedule a shift: http://cskmeldrum.thecapuchins.volunteerhub.com/
- Volunteer Coordinator:
- Rita Johnson: [email protected]
- Primary tasks:
- Capuchin Soup Kitchen – Conner location:
- Primary tasks:
- Preparing food trays for guests
- Wiping and sanitizing dining room tables and chairs
- Food preparation
- Special events & projects
- To view current openings and schedule a shift: http://cskconner.thecapuchins.volunteerhub.com/
- Volunteer Coordinators:
- Juanita McGhee: [email protected]
- Br. Brenton Ertel: [email protected]
- Primary tasks:
- Capuchin Services Center:
- Primary tasks:
- Sorting and organizing clothes
- Stocking and organizing food items
- Special events & projects
- To view current openings and schedule a shift: http://cskcapuchinservicescenter.thecapuchins.volunteerhub.com/
- Volunteer Coordinator:
- Djuna Barker: [email protected]
- Djuna Barker: [email protected]
- Primary tasks:
- Earthworks Urban Farm
- Primary tasks:
- Mixing soil/making soil blocks or germination trays
- Planting/seeding or thinning out seedlings
- Pricking out seedling/transplants
- Harvesting/processing produce
- Cultivating/weeding beds
- Flipping compost
- General cleanup and other tasks generally related to gardening or farming.
- To view current openings and schedule a shift: http://cskearthworks.thecapuchins.volunteerhub.com/
- Director, Earthworks Urban Farm:
- Wendy Casey: [email protected]
- Wendy Casey: [email protected]
- Primary tasks:
- On the Rise Café and Bakery
- Primary tasks:
- Assisting with baking
- Wrapping baked goods
- Restocking baked goods
- Cleaning tasks as assigned
- To view current openings and schedule a shift: http://ontherise.thecapuchins.volunteerhub.com/
- Director, Volunteer Services:
- Maxwell Morrison: [email protected]
- Primary tasks: