Join the SVdP CARES Volunteer Family
For more information about how you can make a difference, please complete the volunteer request form and check out our volunteer opportunities below.
Volunteer Opportunities
St. Vincent de Paul CARES is eternally grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time each year to serving those affected by homelessness. Our volunteers are indispensable to the programs we offer.
Administrative
Volunteers are often needed at our Administrative office in St. Petersburg, as well as our field offices in Central and Southwest Florida.
Tasks include filing data entry, answering and placing phone calls, and stuffing envelopes.
St. Pete Food Center
Individual volunteers are needed to assist in preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Individuals must make a weekly commitment.
Group volunteers are needed to sponsor and serve meals on evenings and weekends and must make a monthly commitment.
Charlotte CARE Center
An Army of more than 400 volunteers contributed to ending homelessness by assisting with meals, cleaning, answering phones, typing, copying, raising money, serving on committees, stocking the pantry, teaching classes, and helping at our local resale shop, Fabulous Finds Re-Sale and Unique Boutique.
To get started, please call us: (941) 627-4313
Group volunteers: If your community, church, or civic group is interested in volunteering or hosting a food and hygiene product drive, please call us: (941) 627-4313
St. Pete Thrift Store
Volunteers are needed for a minimum of 2-hour shifts to assist full-time staff with day-to-day functions during regular business hours:
| Mon – Fri | 10 am – 6 pm |
| Saturday | 9 am – 5 pm |
There is an ongoing need for volunteers to assist with unloading community donations at the back of the store
Maintenance
ST. PETERSBURG
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Cleaning up brush and debris from around the buildings
Volunteer FAQs
I need volunteer hours for court-ordered community service, can I volunteer at SVdP CARES?
The Community Thrift Store does take community service volunteers when there’s room.
Click here to fill out the Community Service Request form and someone will get back to you shortly.
What are the age limits for volunteering with SVdP CARES?
Individuals must be 18 or older to volunteer at the Food Center.
Individuals who are 16 or older may volunteer by themselves at the Community Thrift Store.
Individuals who are 14 or 15 may volunteer with their parental guardian at the Community Thrift Store.
Can my child volunteer with SVdP CARES to fulfill their Bright Futures Volunteer hours?
Absolutely! SVdP CARES records all volunteer hours and can send copies of them and/or sign any required forms.
I am only here part of the year, can I still volunteer?
Yes! You are always welcome to volunteer at the Community Thrift Store and SVdP CARES updates the website regularly with options for seasonal volunteering at the Food Center!
My company/organization wants to have a day of volunteering. How would we do this with SVdP CARES?
SVdP CARES frequently takes groups of under 15 for volunteering at the Community Thrift Store, if scheduled in advance.
SVdP CARES also occasionally has larger projects that would accommodate more than 15 people such as lawn work or painting.
Please fill out the volunteer request form or you can email the Volunteer and Event Coordinator directly at carol@svdp.care.
What is the criteria needed to volunteer?
St. Vincent de Paul CARES reserves the right to conduct a background screening for all volunteers.
Because you will be working among our clients and/or customers, we will require some basic information about you, which assures the best possible program and safety for all.
Join the SVdP CARES Volunteer Family
For more information about how you can make a difference, please complete the volunteer request form below.
*For established dinner groups, please click here to view the current dinner calendar.