How it works

From hello to first shift

Four quick steps take you from a first message to your own volunteer slot. Orientation is held the first Saturday of every month, 10am.

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Send an enquiry

Write to us, or just turn up to the monthly orientation. Both work.

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Attend orientation

Meet the coordinators and hear how our four programs run: Neighbor Meals, Green Blocks, Read Aloud and Repair Crew.

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Pick your program

Choose a program and a neighborhood, then sign the short volunteer agreement and background check where needed.

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Shadow a shift

Work beside an experienced volunteer, then take your own slot. Minimum commitment is 4 hours a month, no experience needed.

Ask us a question

Questions

Before you sign up

How much time do I have to give?

Our minimum commitment is 4 hours a month, and no experience is needed. Many people start with one short shift and add more once they know what suits them.

Is there an age limit?

Volunteers aged 14 and over are welcome with a guardian, and from 16 you can join a shift on your own. There is no upper age limit at all.

Do I need training or experience?

No. You begin with an orientation, then shadow an experienced volunteer on your first shifts until you feel confident.

Do you run background checks?

Yes, and they are free. We run them for Read Aloud and for any shift that involves children.

Can my workplace or club volunteer as a group?

Yes. Group shifts suit teams of 6 to 25 people and need to be booked three weeks ahead.

Can I give money or goods instead?

Yes. We take one-off and monthly gifts, and pantry goods are accepted on weekday mornings.

What if I have to miss a shift?

Tell your coordinator as early as you can. Slots are swapped, never penalised.

Volunteer orientation is held the first Saturday of every month, 10am.

Minimum commitment: 4 hours a month, no experience needed.

Ask us anything

Volunteer questions are answered within two working days by our coordination team. Office open weekday mornings.

Volunteer orientation held the first Saturday of every month, 10am. Newsletter sent the first Thursday of each month.