Volunteer

We welcome volunteers of all ages. What you do, and how you sign up to volunteer varies based upon your age if you are a minor.

• If you are 13 or younger, you must be chaperoned by your parent/guardian or your group/organization leader to volunteer at the Pantry.
• You and your adult chaperone should complete the registration process.
• Your chaperone should expect to work alongside you.
• If you are part of a group, your group leader will schedule the day and time you will volunteer.

You may volunteer during our client service hours (see our calendar for days/times). Other opportunities may be available outside of pantry hours, such as warehouse help and special events. If you are interested in volunteering for those opportunities, please email volunteercoordinator@hhfp.org

Yes, you may complete court-ordered community service at HHFP. However, please keep in mind we utilize the Good Moral Character guidelines as established by the MDHH. Generally such guidelines prohibit offenses of a violent or sexual nature, offenses involving guns, and offenses involving children.  

If you want to complete your community service hours at Hospitality House, please email Mike at mike@hhfp.org for further instructions. 

All clothing items must be suitable for the work environment and should not display offensive or objectionable material. The pantry has heat and air conditioning, but the warehouse bay door is often open making the environment cooler or warmer than desired. Layers are recommended. Closed-toe shoes should always be worn.

Yes, you may take a quick break as needed to eat, drink, rest, or use the restroom.  We ask you to stagger your breaks with the other volunteers doing your same job. We have a kitchenette where your food and/or beverage should be consumed.

The kitchenette has a refrigerator, which is often stocked with complimentary beverages for our volunteers. so feel free to help yourself. And if there are food items laid out on the counter, you may help yourself to those as well. 

Yes! We are always in need of volunteers who can speak languages other than English to help our clients understand pantry procedures, explain the food items available, and provide a friendly greeting or conversation. If you possess multilingual skills, please let us know which language or languages you are comfortable speaking. 

You can absolutely volunteer your time by hosting a food drive. Whether you choose to do a virtual food drive or an in-person food drive you'll find resources here to help fuel your success.