Volunteer Opportunities
Camillus House offers a wide range of on-going and project-related volunteer assignments.
Get Involved
Camillus House volunteers are diverse in every way. They are multi-cultural and speak different languages; they are students, teachers, attorneys, retired professionals, homemakers, clergy and performers to name only a few.
Camillus House offers a wide range of on-going and project-related assignments. Some volunteers help every week, others assist only with special projects or events. Volunteer opportunities exist for most every interest and schedule.
Opportunities
Volunteer opportunities include but aren’t limited to:
- Help prepare and/or serve food.
- Host a food or fundraising drive.
- Help organize a special event.
- Provide business consultative services.
- Teach a skill (yoga, cooking, financial literacy, etc.).
- Assist staff with clerical assignments.
- Help in the garden or warehouse.
Volunteer With Us
Individuals who wish to become Camillus House volunteers must:
- Be 14 years old for on-site volunteering and have an adult (18 years old) with them at all times.
- Register on our GivePulse portal.
- Attend one of our monthly orientations. (You do not need to RSVP to attend orientation.)
Please note: Camillus House is no longer able to accommodate volunteers from the Department of Corrections.
Groups of 5-10 volunteers do not need to attend orientation but must be scheduled. Most groups volunteer in our kitchen preparing and serving meals to our clients.
In order to volunteer with a group, you must:
- Be 14 years old for on-site volunteering and have an adult (18 years old) with you.
- Have 1 adult for every 5 underage volunteers.
- Register on our GivePulse portal and schedule a date and time.
Orientation
We host 2 in-person orientations each month, unless otherwise noted on our GivePulse calendar.
Orientations are usually scheduled for the first Wednesday of the month at 6pm and the third Saturday of the month at 9:30am.
Please register to receive more information through our GivePulse portal.
Questions?
If you have additional questions, you may contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Lissette Garcia, via email lissetteg@camillus.org or phone 305-374-1065 ext. 445.
From Your Kitchen to Our Hearts
Casseroles Out Of Kindness
If you love to cook, and are looking for a way to help, this program is for you!
Individuals, religious groups, and other organizations are warmly invited to join our Casseroles Out Of Kindness (C.O.O.K.) program. This initiative helps Camillus House provide nutritious meals to the hungry and homeless in our community, ensuring that no one has to go without a warm meal.
By participating in the C.O.O.K. program, you can make a direct impact on the lives of individuals and families facing food insecurity. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or an enthusiastic home cook, your culinary skills can bring comfort and nourishment to those who need it most.
Join us in this heartfelt initiative and help us bring warmth and sustenance to those in need!
Give A Little, Change A Lot
Organize A Drive for Camillus House
You can make a significant impact in our community by hosting your own drive to collect essential items for our street-homeless Day Center clients. These donations will help support those who utilize our clothing room and shower program, providing them with the basic necessities they need.
Most Needed Items:
Brand new packs of men’s and women’s underwear and socks**
Men’s and women’s shoes
Men’s and women’s clothing (new or gently used)
Unopened feminine hygiene products**
Travel-sized toiletries
Bath towels and washcloths
Personal hygiene products**
