Volunteer Opportunities

We have volunteer opportunities year-round for adults ages 18 years and older; please review the list below to see how you would like to help. We ask for a minimum commitment of three months, and most volunteers work one or two days per week for two to five hours per day.

For students ages 12-18, our volunteer opportunities are primarily during the summer months of June, July and August due to overlap between school hours and our hours of operation.

Adult Volunteers

(18 and over)

Volunteer Application Form

Please review the list of Volunteer Opportunities below, fill out our Volunteer Application Form, and submit it via email, fax, or mail (contact information below).

Please be as specific as possible with regard to your program preferences and time availability.

We will confirm receipt of your application and then contact you when we have openings that match your interests and availability.

(**Please note: Recruitment for new volunteers is generally on hold from October through December, due to our busy holiday season.)

Student Volunteers

(Ages 12-18 and in Middle/Jr./High School)

E-Mail Address: volunteer@stjosephctr.org
Fax: 310-399-3040
Mailing Address:
Shelly Aydin
Volunteer Relations Manager
St. Joseph Center
204 Hampton Drive
Venice, CA 90291-8633

Student Volunteer Application Form

Community service opportunities for students 12-18 years of age are available during the summer months of June, July and August. Applications for Summer 2022 are now being accepted.  Please return completed applications by Monday, June 6, 2022.

For groups who want to support St. Joseph Center, we always welcome donation drives, especially for items noted on our Wishlist page, which are always in high demand at our Homeless Service Center and/or Food Pantry. Occasionally, we may also have opportunities for small groups of five to ten to volunteer together onsite.

Please contact Volunteer Relations Assistant Aurilla Stevson at (310) 396-6468, ext. 332 for more information about drives and potential group opportunities.

 Our Food Pantry provides low-income households with supplemental groceries up to once per week.

Food Pantry Grocery Delivery

Location: SJC Main Campus

204 Hampton Drive, Venice 90291

Tuesday and/or Thursday, 9:30am-12:30pm

Volunteer duties: Pick up groceries from our Food Pantry on Tuesday and/or Thursday mornings and deliver to clients’ doorsteps.

Requirements: Must have valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance to participate.

Weekly commitment is preferred.

Our Café serves freshly made, hot meals to men and women who are homeless in a restaurant-style setting. Volunteers should be prepared to remain for an entire shift.

Our Homeless Service Center connects homeless individuals with mental health services, housing, case management, and basic resources. We provide showers, mailboxes, device charging and assistance with registering to receive hot meals at Bread & Roses Cafe.