Volunteer

Volunteering at Urban Ministries of Durham is a great way to make a difference, and we always have needs.  Please sign up through our Online Volunteer Form!

For the latest volunteer opportunities and news, click here for the Volunteer Blog, and feel free to browse some ongoing opportunities, listed below.

COMMUNITY KITCHEN VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve breakfast and lunch weekdays at the UMD Community Kitchen. No experience required.  Shifts of two hours or more weekdays between 7:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m. are requested.  Minimum age 15 years old (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult).  Most weekends and evenings are reserved by groups.  Please, no walk-ins.

COMMUNITY CLOTHING CLOSET

Small groups of volunteers are needed to help clients with clothing items, as well as to sort and hang clothing. Local churches, civic organizations, or any small group of 2-3 volunteers are appreciated. Training is provided.  Shifts are two and one half hours, 1:00-3:30 p.m.  Help is especially needed on Mondays.

SHELTER ASSISTANTS

We need friendly people to answer the telephone, and to greet and provide information to visitors and clients.  Volunteers will be oriented about Urban Ministries, and they will convey that information to the public. Volunteers are also needed to distribute supplies to residents, to assist staff, and to help monitor the shelter overnight.  Shifts of two hours or more are available weekdays, weekends and evenings.

DATA ENTRY VOLUNTEERS

Volunteers with computer skills are needed to assist in keeping databases up to date. This work must be done at Urban Ministries, not in the volunteer’s home. Two-hour or more shifts are available Monday through Friday.

EMPTY BOWLS COMMITTEE

Volunteers are needed to help organize this event, to be held on February 21, 2008. For a donation, the event offers a meal of soup and bread, along with bowls crafted by Durham potters. The keepsake bowls symbolize the many members of our community who go hungry each day.

Contact Volunteer Coordinator Marti Dreyer at mdreyer@umdurham.org or (919) 682-0538, ext. 29, to volunteer or learn more.