Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteering at the Greenville Community Shelters is a great way for anyone of any age to learn more about the agency and the homeless population.

Here are some ideas about ways to be involved…

Volunteer to serve breakfast/lunch on a weekend. OR Make sack lunches for those going to work on weekdays
Help with nightly registration of clients from 6:00pm-9:00pm seven days a week.
Volunteer at the Emergency Assistance Ministry office Monday - Thursday 10:00am – 1:00pm, and a Friday 10:00am – 12:00pm.
Plan or assist with a weekend activity with the children (arts/crafts, sports, plays, stories).
Plan or assist with an activity for the adults.
Facilitate client group discussions on topics of interest.
Do a Supply Drive – We can provide a Wish List.
Get a group together to volunteer for labor projects (carpentry, painting, yard work, etc.).
Volunteer to straighten food pantries and storage closets; assemble toiletry kits.
Volunteer to do office work (filing, answering phones, greeting visitors, labeling newsletters for mailing).
Get involved with special projects (Club Rudolph, Christmas holiday gift wrapping, goodies bags for other holidays)
Write notes of encouragement to residents
Participate in fall/spring clean-ups