We have multiple programs at Sacred Heart where you can volunteer. Some of our opportunities are listed below. If any of these programs sound like they would be a good fit for you, please plan on attending one of our Volunteer Orientations.
No appointment is needed to attend a volunteer orientation, and it’s the first step in becoming a Sacred Heart volunteer.
If you’re with a group that is looking for volunteer opportunities, please feel free to contact the Volunteer Office.
Louise’s Pantry
Responsibilities include providing direct customer service, greeting donors, accepting donations, unloading and sorting donated items, and making family food bags & lunches for the homeless. Closed-toed shoes are required.
- Available for ninth graders and up
- Eighth graders and under require chaperones
- Groups welcome!
Gracie’s Clothes Closet
Responsibilities include providing direct customer service, greeting donors, accepting donations, and sorting and hanging donated clothing. Closed-toed shoes are required.
- Available for ninth grade and up
- Eighth grade and under requires chaperones
- Groups welcome!
The Welcome Center
Duties include greeting and registering customers for services and providing information, as well as answering phone calls and assisting with data entry. Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese volunteers especially needed.
- Three-month commitment required
- Must be 18 or older
- Flexible shifts available
Housing Assistance
Duties include conducting interviews with customers, file preparation, translation, and data entry. Bilingual Spanish-speaking volunteers especially needed.
- Three-month commitment required
- Must be 18 or older
- Flexible shifts available
JobLink
Duties include mentoring customers with the job search process, writing resumes, and assisting customers with other JobLink services. Bilingual, Spanish-speaking volunteers especially needed.
- Must be 18 or older
- Three-month commitment required
Adult Education
Volunteers are sometimes needed for the Parents of Preschoolers (POPS) program. Work with parents in a combined ESL and parenting program.
- Bilingual helpful
- Only available during fall and spring months
Early Childhood Education
Volunteer in our Preschool (3 and 4 year olds) and Tots Class (infants and toddlers).
- Fingerprinting required for 18 years and older
- Three-month commitment required
- Only available in spring and fall months
Homework Club
Help children grades 1st-8th with academics, computers and extracurricular activities.
- Fingerprinting required for 18 years and older
- Three-month commitment required
- Only available in spring and fall months
Policy, Advocacy and Organizing
Work with residents to advocate for systemic change; support community leaders with office work.
- Bilingual helpful but not necessary
Asset Building for Independence
Help low-income families prepare tax returns; teach financial education courses.
- Requires training and commitment to work throughout tax season
