Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers play a critical role at Cathedral Shelter. Through their tireless efforts in the diverse areas listed below, volunteers significantly advance our mission to restore hope and prevent homelessness for the most disadvantaged members of our community. If you have any questions about volunteering, please call 312-997-2222×238 or email our volunteer department.
Currently Available Opportunities
Christmas Basket
Help run our Christmas Basket program. Opportunities include registering and checking in participants; unloading, stacking, and inventorying boxes in our warehouse; distributing gifts; and driving a truck to pick up gifts. Some positions require lifting up to 20 lbs. or having a valid driver’s license. Sign up here.
The current opportunity is for registering participants June 7, 14, 21, or 26.
NOTE: This volunteer position does not involve sponsoring a family or senior for a Christmas Basket. Learn more about being a sponsor.
Maintenance
Help keep Cathedral Shelter clean and tidy. Flexible hours Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm. Sign up here.
Second Chance Thrift
Help run our thrift store by sorting, stocking, pricing, selling, and displaying merchandise. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Flexible hours Monday through Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm, and Saturday, 8:30 am – 3:30 pm. Sign up here.
Sponsor a Drive
Opportunities are always available to hold a drive for the items below. Collecting goods for a drive makes a great service project for your work, school, church, club, or team. If you plan to donate a large number of items, we can arrange to pick them up. Click on the opportunities below for more information.
Hold a drive for:
- Food, household items, and personal hygiene items for our pantry.
- Food for bag meals for the homeless.
- Personal hygiene items for hygiene kits for the homeless.
- Clothes for Second Chance Thrift Store.
Other Positions (No Current Openings)
We also have the following volunteer positions, but presently there are no openings.
Administration
Help with general office tasks such as filing, data entry, mailings, and special projects. Flexible hours Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm.
Employment Services
Coach job seekers who are eager to enter or re-enter the workplace. Help clients write resumes, search for jobs, and practice interviewing. Flexible days and hours.
Fundraising
Raise money for our programs and services by writing grants or researching potential donors. Flexible days and hours.
Pantry
Stock the pantry, bag food, and distribute groceries to low-income individuals and families. Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. Opportunities for individuals and groups (limited to 8 to 10 individuals) on the second and third Saturday of each month, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.