Volunteer
Volunteer Opportunities
FareStart is fortunate to be the recipient of the hard work of our talented and dedicated volunteers. Volunteers provide invaluable assistance to FareStart with special events, benefits, shelter delivery runs, serving on strategic committees, and other special projects throughout the organization. A few hours a week can make a tremendous difference!
Due to a limited number of volunteer opportunities, we are currently unable to accept volunteers for court-mandated community service hours. Thank you for your interest and please check back for future opportunities and changes.
Ongoing Volunteer Opportunities:
- FareStart Contract Kitchen
- Weekends
- Individuals and groups welcome
- Shelter Meal Delivery
- Every day of the week
- Individuals and groups of two welcome
- Guest Chef Night Volunteering
- Thursdays
- Groups welcome
- Booked through 2012, but currently taking requests for 2013 groups
One-time Volunteer Opportunities:
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Finance Volunteer
FareStart is looking for a volunteer to help it’s finance department file and organize for the new year. This opportunity would require availability during business hours over the next month for a couple hours at a time. We are looking for someone who is reliable, organized, can lift heavy boxes and easily reach to the top of tall shelves. If you would like to learn more please email Erika at volunteer@farestart.org and include the subject line "Finance Volunteer". -
Student Services Administrative Volunteer
FareStart has need for a volunteer in student services to provide administrative support. Tasks include general office work such as copying and filing. This would take place during regular business hours for two to four hours per week. If you would like to learn more please send a brief statement explaining your background and interest in the project to Erika at volunteer@farestart.org.
In addition to these ongoing opportunities we also have one time projects and special events for which we recruit volunteers. Sign up to receive volunteer opportunity updates by email.
Contact Erika at volunteer@farestart.org to sign up for a volunteer opportunity.
Internship Opportunities
Each year, FareStart offers a select number of internships. Interested?
Click here for more information!
FareStart also seeks dynamic individuals for part time and full time paid positions. Please refer to our Employment Opportunities