Volunteer with us!

Every year, we rely on hundreds of volunteers to assist our guests by serving meals, cleaning, folding laundry, helping at the front desk, and much more. Thank you for your interest in serving at our shelter, housing ministries, thrift store, or with one of our neighborhood ministries!

The first step for volunteers is to submit an information form below. Once you submit this form, you will receive information about additional onboarding steps required to volunteer with St. Vincent de Paul Society. To learn more about what types of opportunities are available, click on the Volunteer Opportunities button below to browse current openings.

Volunteer Opportunities: Click the button to view all of our volunteer opportunities.

Volunteer Opportunities

Current Volunteers: Click the button to view all of our volunteer opportunities.

Current Volunteers

Individual Volunteer Opportunities

Shelter Front Desk: Volunteers work with shelter staff to give guests their mail, toiletries, and more. Front desk volunteers are the first people to greet guests and visitors, so it is important to be welcoming and kind. Shifts available daily for individuals, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.

Shelter Linens and Guest Laundry: Volunteers assist at our state-of-the-art industrial laundry facility to wash and fold our shelter linens and guests’ laundry. We follow all proper CDC guidelines and COVID sanitization protocols. Shifts available Monday through Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Individual Volunteer Form

Meal Service: Volunteers serve lunch and dinner to shelter guests daily. This includes setting up, serving the meal, and cleaning up the kitchen. Multiple shifts available for individuals.

Central Kitchen: Volunteers assist with meal preparation and other kitchen duties. Kitchen experience is not required. Shifts available daily from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.

CityThrift: Volunteers help with the daily sorting and pricing of donated items at our non-profit thrift store. Another option includes working the sales floor, assisting customers and stocking merchandise. Shifts available for individuals Monday – Friday, 9 a.m – 4 p.m.

Group Volunteer Opportunities

Central Kitchen: Volunteers assist with meal preparation and other kitchen duties. Kitchen experience is not required. Shifts available daily from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. for groups of up to 10 volunteers.

Meal Service: Volunteers serve lunch and dinner to shelter guests daily. This includes setting up, serving the meal, and cleaning up the kitchen. Multiple shifts available for groups of up to 6 volunteers.

Guest Engagement Opportunities: Volunteers lead recreational activities for our guests. These activities include sports, arts & crafts, and games like bingo or trivia. We are always looking for new and engaging activities for our guests. If you, or your group, have unique gifts you would like to share, please email your idea to volunteerinfo@stvincentdayton.org

Group Volunteer Form

Volunteer With Our Neighborhood Ministries

St. Vincent de Paul Society chapters, known as Conferences, exist in many Catholic parishes across the Greater Dayton area. These neighborhood ministries are made up of volunteers, called Vincentians, who meet regularly to pray, talk, and walk with one another while serving their neighbors in need. Each Conference has their own unique way of providing personal support to their neighbors with material and financial assistance, such as with rent, utilities, food, clothing, and furniture. By joining a Conference, you will have an opportunity to grow in spirituality and friendship while serving your neighbors with Christ-like compassion and hope.

Please consider joining the over 600 Vincentians in the Greater Dayton area who are making a difference each day by filling out the form below to learn more!

Neighborhood Ministries Volunteer Form

If you are looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity or have further questions, please contact Melinda Perry, Manager of Volunteers at mperry@stvincentdayton.org or directly by phone, 937.222.5555 ext 103 