Breakfast
Volunteers cook and serve breakfast for our residents Monday – Friday. Volunteers arrive at 6 am, serve at 7 am, and are out by 7:30 am. The food, menus, recipes and supplies are all provided. You don’t even have to clean-up, the residents do that. We especially need help on Thursdays. On average, we feed 50-55 people each morning. We use disposable plates, cups, napkins, bowls, forks, knives, and spoons, which are donated by individuals, businesses, and churches.
Dinner/ Weekend Breakfast
We currently have over 43 churches and individuals who provide, prepare, and serve dinner each night and breakfast on the weekend.
We’d love for you to join us in serving our community! Here are three meaningful ways to get involved:
SIGN UP GENIUS
🙌 How to Sign Up
Visit www.signupgenius.com then click the search icon (top right)
Search using the email: admin@greenvillecommunityshelter.org and select the event and month you’d like to volunteer and choose your day
Below are Volunteer opportunities that are on Sign Up Genius:
Bag Lunches
If you or your organization would like to provide bag lunches for our residents as they leave for the day, it would be greatly appreciated.
Who will you help:
It will help the children in the shelter to take a nutritious lunch to school and the adults to take a lunch to work. These lunches ensure our residents have a mid-day meal, as they often do not get to eat lunch during the day.
Lunch Volunteer
Time Commitment:
- Shift: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
- Lunch served at 12:00 PM
- Commit to the same day each week or one–two consistent days per month
What You’ll Do:
- Arrive by 11:00 AM
- Choose from pre-prepared food in our cooler (leftovers or donated bag lunches)
- Decide what to serve & serve lunch to 10–15 residents
- Help with light cleanup afterward
Who You’ll Help:
Respite residents — individuals who aren’t feeling well, have disabilities, or families who need a safe daytime space. Beyond a meal, you’ll be offering comfort, care, and dignity.
Respite Room Volunteer
Time Commitment:
- Flexible — weekly is ideal, but monthly or alternating with a friend works too
- Consistency helps residents build trust and look forward to your visits
What You’ll Do:
- Be a kind, supportive presence in the Respite Room
- Chat, listen, or just hang out
- Help with light activities: puzzles, games, TV
- Assist with simple tasks like understanding paperwork or using a phone/email
Why It Matters:
Even small gestures can have a huge impact — past volunteers have helped with forms, played board games, and simply provided a listening ear.
Clothing Closet Volunteer
DUE TO THE GENEROSITY FROM OUR COMMUNITY DONATING CLOTHES, WE HAVE MORE THAN WE CAN HANDLE AND ARE UNABLE TO TAKE ANY MORE CLOTHES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Location: Resource Center — Large storage room
Open Hours: Mondays & Fridays, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
What You’ll Do:
- Greet and check in guests
- Explain clothing limits
- Help fold, bag, and tidy items
- Put out new donations
Why It Matters:
This service provides free essentials like shoes, coats, and seasonal clothing. Your help ensures residents leave with warmth, confidence, and dignity.
Time Commitment:
- Ideally during Monday and Friday shifts
- Open to adding new times if you’re interested!
💌 Questions? Need help signing up? Reach out anytime — your kindness and generosity are deeply appreciated!
Thank you for your interest in helping those who need a hand-up. If you have a project, talent, or interest you would like to share, please contact the shelter at 252-752-0829.
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