Volunteering

Thank you for your interest in volunteering! You can find out more about each of these areas below:

• Community Service
• Individual/Family Volunteering
• Group Volunteering

Community Service

Have community service? Complete a Volunteer Application and email us at Volunteer@unionshelter.org to schedule hours. Do not schedule through the main volunteer calendar.

Individual/Family Volunteering

• Make sure to read over our Volunteering FAQs HERE
• Minimum volunteer age
  • Each family member will need to have their own volunteer application completed with a unique email address and their own volunteer profile.
  • 10-15 years old must volunteer with a parent/legal guardian.
  • 16-17 years old can volunteer solo upon completion of the minor waiver.
• Only come for volunteer slot you are signed up for. Sign up slots are limited.
• To let us know if you are running late, call the main line at (704) 289-5300, ext 0.

To see our volunteer calendar to see what days/hours and types of volunteer jobs are usually available, Click Here. Sign ups are limited to registered volunteers.

For our Volunteer Application, Click Here

Group Volunteering

• Meal Provider
  • Provide and serve a meal in our feeding program
  • Minimum of 2 people, recommended maximum is 18 people.
  • Click Here for more info, available meals, and to sign up.
• Meal Sponsor
  • Financially sponsor a meal and shelter staff will plan, purchase, and cook the meal. Your group will show up the day of to serve and clean up.
  • Minimum of 2 people, maximum of 12 people
  • See a list of available meals Here and email Volunteer@unionshelter.org when you are ready to book.
    • $150 for breakfast
    • $200 for lunch
    • $250 for supper
• Meal Server
  • Serve a meal provided by the shelter.
  • Minimum of 2 people, maximum of 6 people
  • Mondays-Fridays, Breakfasts & Lunches (No suppers or weekend meals). See a list of available meals Here and email Volunteer@unionshelter.org when you are ready to book.

Any questions, email us at Volunteer@unionshelter.org or call (704) 261-3491.