Ready to get started?
Step 1:
View Individual Volunteer Jobs below.
Kitchen
Serve a Meal
Serve a breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Prepare Meals
Help us prepare for the week’s meals ahead! Chop produce, pre-cook meats, prepare baked goods, etc.
Pantry
Stock and organize new donations and prepare bags for our drive thru pantry.
Food Distribution
Drive Through Food Pantry
Fill shopping carts with food and load them into car trunks. Help distribute food boxes on-site to senior citizens.
Home Again
Furniture Donation Pick Up/Warehouse Organization
Pick up furniture donations from all over Union County using our box truck, weekly. Organize our warehouse.
Move Ins/Warehouse Organization
Help shelter clients move into their new home! Organize our warehouse full of furniture donations and household items.
Administration
Administrative Building Lobby Receptionist
Greet clients and guests at the front door and connect them to the appropriate staff member.
Administrative Volunteer
Assist our staff with a variety of administrative tasks, such as organizing, filing, making copies, and more.
Special Events
Birthday Fun Makers
Help us throw a birthday party for our kids in the emergency shelter! Decorate, play games, sing happy birthday, and have fun!
FUNdraising Events
Help us raise FUNds for the Community Shelter through Special Events. Contact us about our next event.
Have a special talent or skill you want to share? Tell us about it!
Step 2:
Fill out the Volunteer Application or login to your account.
Once you’re logged in, please select a volunteer orientation date.
Volunteer FAQs
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What is the minimum volunteer age?
10-15 years old must volunteer with a parent/legal guardian who has completed a Volunteer Orientation. 16-17 years old can volunteer solo upon completion of the minor waiver by parent/legal guardian and Volunteer Orientation. Each family member will need to have their own volunteer application completed with a unique email address and their own volunteer profile.
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How do I begin?
Identify a volunteer opportunity that appeals to you. Create a volunteer account and complete the volunteer application. A schedule, with open slots, will be sent to the email associated with your application. Some positions require a Volunteer Orientation. You will see those dates once you complete your application. Sign up!
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How do I sign up for a volunteer shift?
After you’ve completed volunteer orientation, use the supplied link to access the volunteer calendar.
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How do I know what shifts I am signed up for?
Log in to your account and click on My Volunteering in the left hand menu. You will see the shifts you are signed up for.
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Where do I go to volunteer?
Most volunteering is done at 150/160 Meadow St, Monroe NC 28110. Check your volunteer sign up to see any specific instructions.
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What is the dress code?
Business casual with an emphasis on casual. Closed toed shoes-athletics shoes/sneakers are a great option. Dress comfy but remember you represent the shelter.
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What if I’m running late for a volunteer shift?
Call the shelter main line at 704-289-5300, ext 0 and ask shelter staff to inform kitchen staff that you are running late.
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How do I cancel a volunteer shift?
Log in to your account and click on My Volunteering in the left hand menu and then click on the red Cancel button at the end of the shift you want to cancel.
For cancellations the day of, please call the shelter main line at 704-289-5300, ext 0 and ask shelter staff to inform kitchen staff that you won’t be here for your shift. -
How do I sign my children up for shifts?
Each volunteer will need their own volunteer profile with a unique email address. You can sign them up for shifts from there.
For any questions, email us at volunteer@unionshelter.org or call (980) 222-9959.
Our Impact in the Community
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stays in overnight emergency shelter per year
26,500+
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individuals per year rehoused
116
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meals provided per year by our Drive Thru Pantry
311,000
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of rehousing participants have avoided repeat homelessness
83%
