Volunteer
Get Involved - Make a Difference
PorchLight volunteers provide critical support to our staff and the men we serve.
Each year dozens of volunteers donate and serve meals, give time and skills, and support PorchLight financially.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Volunteering with PorchLight
I want to volunteer! How do I sign up to do that?
Excellent! The first step in volunteering is to fill out our Volunteer Application. Once we receive the document, we will reach out to you as soon as possible to discuss how to get you involved.
Are there age restrictions or expectations I should know about?
Yes, you must be 18 years or older to volunteer in any capacity at PorchLight.
In the application, you will be expected to agree to a background check, as well as sign our Confidentiality Agreement and Photo Release.
I want to volunteer to donate meals or clothes not my time, how do I do that?
We serve three meals a day, 365 days a year to approximately 100 men experiencing homelessness in our community. We welcome volunteers willing to donate meals for our shelter guests. All food donations must be scheduled prior to drop off. You will be asked to fill out a donation form with approximate value.
Visit our meal donation page. There, you pick a day/time to donate a meal, find out delivery times, get quantities, etc.
I still have questions, who do I contact?
Please email us any questions you might have. The best email to reach us is volunteer@porchlightcares.org. We check it daily and will make sure you are connected with the right person.
