Volunteer Opportunities

Includes stocking shelves, packing food boxes, picking up food from local partners, and helping with local food drives. This environment is fast-paced and constantly changing to meet clients’ needs. Morning and afternoon volunteer shifts in the pantry are available every weekday, and evening shifts are available Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Provide services to our senior clients which allow them to stay in their current home as long as possible.  Below is a listing of the greatest needs.

• Client Support – friendly phone calls/social visits, paperwork assistance, technology support
• Household – light household chores, minor home maintenance, pet care, seasonal yardwork
• Transportation – grocery shopping with/for, healthcare related, nutritional support deliveries, pet related, other errands/outings

Help prepare and serve at congregate meal events, with a chance to engage with clients and in various activities. Daily or special event opportunities available. 

Meal Packing: Help prepare and package meals to be sent out for meal delivery. This assignment works out of our North Tempe location Monday – Friday from 8 – 9:30am. 

Meal Delivery: Help deliver meals and conduct a wellness check for our older adult or disabled clients. This assignment works out of our North Tempe location Monday – Friday from 9:30 – 11:30am .

Volunteers are needed to package catered meals and/or deliver meals to the homes of home-bound older adults and adults with disabilities. Because of the deep connection and valued relationships that develop between meal carriers and participants of this program, a minimum six month volunteer commitment is expected. Meal carriers must also have a reliable car and present proof of Arizona Driver’s license, clean driving record, and auto insurance. Mileage reimbursements are available.