We welcome young and old alike, and it’s a great way for students to fulfill service hour requirements. Everyone has something to offer, and you are invited to join us with whatever time and God-given talents you wish to donate. We know that you will find it to be one of the most rewarding things you can do.
A Little Time.
A Significant Impact.
Volunteer with SVdP Indy
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
Primary Volunteer Opportunities
Food Pantry
Sort food, restock the shopping line, unload trucks, help with facility upkeep, answer phones, etc.
Distribution Center
Sort and price items, perform custodial duties, assist neighbors, clean and repair donated items, etc.
Mission 27 Resale Store
Replenish stock, create a clean and professional atmosphere, organize and display products, assist guests with purchases
Can You Serve on a Regular Basis?
We are in critical need of volunteers who are able to make a weekly or monthly commitment. Regular volunteers are essential to serving our neighbors in an efficient and sustainable manner. If you are interested, please email our Director of Volunteer Services to determine the best fit based on your interests, your skills and our needs.
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
Specialized Ministries
Unsheltered Ministry
Pass out warm meals and basic supplies to our unsheltered neighbors on Wednesday or Saturday mornings
Changing Lives Forever
Facilitate a group, mentor participants, or teach a life skill
Telephone Ministry
Answer calls from people needing assistance—we provide training
Parish Conference Member
The Conference is the basic unit of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, and this is one of the greatest areas where you can serve. Conferences operate within the Catholic parishes and provide members with opportunities to minister to those in need on a person-to-person basis through home visits, and to serve on special projects. The Conferences have a goal of creating “Neighborhoods of Hope” by caring for those people in our immediate areas of the community.
For more information on Conference Membership, call your local Catholic parish and ask for the name and contact information of the President of the St. Vincent de Paul Conference.
Schedule a Group
We welcome work teams, school or church groups, service organizations or even a group of friends who want to volunteer together. To schedule your group, contact Darlene Sweeney, Director of Volunteer Services, at dsweeney@svdpindy.org.
