FAQ

If I volunteer on site, what will I be doing?

Food service is a big part of what we do! You will likely be a part of our food hospitality team. Volunteers also distribute mail to our guests and work our check-in station at the front door. Set-up and clean-up are also part of a volunteer shift.

If I'm serving onsite, when should I show up?

Please arrive at 9 a.m. Arriving at 9:00 a.m. will give you the time to on-board, sign a volunteer waiver (if you’re new), get your name badge, and be assigned a job. We will begin serving our clients at 10 a.m. Volunteering in person will conclude after clean-up, around 1:15 p.m.

Is there a volunteer opportunity I can do from home?

Yes! We are always looking for volunteers to sign-up and prepare a Main Dish or a Side Dish at home and deliver to The Charlie Center on our Navigation Days. Please click on our Volunteer Sign-up Link above to find a date and dish that works for you. Our main requirements are that the dish be prepared in a 13"x 20" aluminum pan and be brought to the center at 9 a.m., hot and ready to serve. We have plenty of extra pans if you need them! We can answer any questions you might have along the way. Email us at volunteer@thecharliecenter.org.

Can I bring my child to volunteer?

Children 9 and older can volunteer with a parent or guardian. Children must be closely supervised and within arm’s length at all times. Children 13 and older may volunteer with a parent or guardian and will have more freedom to serve without an adult in close proximity. Children 18 and older may volunteer without a parent on site.