Volunteer
At Bethesda House, our volunteers are like family. We value your time, talent, and dedication to serving those who have fallen through the cracks of society. Your helping hands at our agency bring the most vulnerable back into the light.
Ways to Help
Our daily operations offer volunteer opportunities in the following areas:
Clothing Room
- Intake and document daily clothing donations
- Sort clothing to determine items viable for reuse
- Prepare the room for guests
- Interact with guests to help them with wardrobe choices
Community Meal
Meal Service: Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
- Prepare and cook food
- Serve meals
- Help with cleanup
- Morning or afternoon hours available
Food Pantry
- Accept and organize donations
- Organize pantry supplies
- Assist guests as they shop and provide nutritional information
Main Location – 834 State Street:
2nd and 3rd Tuesdays of each month, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Yates Village Location – Northside Village Apartments:
1st Monday of each month, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Thursdays, 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Hospitality Center
Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Friday: Closed
Volunteer opportunities include:
- Sign guests in
- Help serve coffee
- Socialize with guests
- Help guests make phone calls
- Lead arts and crafts groups
- Share your talents and learn more about our guests!
Education
Nutrition Program
Have a passion for healthy living? Volunteer for our ongoing nutrition program.
- Teach guests the value of healthy eating
- Host cooking classes
- Design healthy meal plan samples
- Teach meal planning and budgeting skills
Literacy Program
Are you a tutor or do you love facilitating learning and growth? Our literacy program seeks your talent!
- Help participants prepare for the GED test
- Use educational software to meet each participant at their own level
- Provide support and guidance throughout the job search process
Additional Volunteer Opportunities
The opportunities don't stop there! Outside of our daily operations, groups and individuals can:
- "Adopt" residents and families during the holidays
- Host a collection drive for food, clothing, linens, hygiene products, or other needed items
- Plant and tend our gardens
- Perform at our holiday meals
- Invite us to speak to your group, congregation, workplace, or organization
- Share your talents and ideas for service!
Ready to Volunteer?
Ready to get started? Fill out our Volunteer Application form, and our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out with the next steps.