Volunteer: Food Pantry Client AssistantTo help address food insecurities in our community with compassion and dignity, PFC has partnered with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan to open a Food Pantry onsite at the Bridge Housing Campus. As a Client Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals and families as they access nutritious food through a shopping experience in the Pantry. Warmly welcome clients to the pantry Guide clients in selecting pantry items based on the USDA Balanced Plate Model Help clients schedule future appointments. Assist with stocking shelves and maintaining a clean and orderly site. Qualifications: Helpful and cooperative with a calm demeanor. Able to walk and stand for up to 3 hours (with breaks and lift approximately 20 pounds at a time. Must be 18 years or older. Benefits: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Gain valuable experience in community service and nonprofit work. Meet new people. Receive training and support from experienced staff. *Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus To help address food insecurities in our community with compassion and dignity, PFC has partnered with Catholic Charities of Southeast Michigan to open a Food Pantry onsite at the Bridge Housing Campus. As a Client Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals and families as they access nutritious food through a shopping experience in the Pantry. Warmly welcome clients to the pantry Guide clients in selecting pantry items based on the USDA Balanced Plate Model Help clients schedule future appointments. Assist with stocking shelves and maintaining a clean and orderly site. Qualifications: Helpful and cooperative with a calm demeanor. Able to walk and stand for up to 3 hours (with breaks and lift approximately 20 pounds at a time. Must be 18 years or older. Benefits: Make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need. Gain valuable experience in community service and nonprofit work. Meet new people. Receive training and support from experienced staff. *Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48206 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Serve & Support Detroit's HomelessWelcome to PFC! Every morning, our mission is driven by volunteers who serve breakfast and lunch, manage laundry and showers, distribute hygiene items and clothing, and much more for over 200 guests each day. When you arrive for your shift, our staff will walk you through the day and assign tasks. To familiarize yourself with the various volunteer roles, please review the following documents prior to your first shift: Food Service Front Office & Showers Laundry Service Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closed toed shoes. We're located at 438 Saint Antoine St. in downtown Detroit. Complimentary volunteer parking is available at the UDM Law School gated parking lot, located on Larned directly across the street from the Center. Enter the Center near the courtyard between UDM Law School and Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" below. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfcr.org of 313-782-4793. Program: PFC Day Center Welcome to PFC! Every morning, our mission is driven by volunteers who serve breakfast and lunch, manage laundry and showers, distribute hygiene items and clothing, and much more for over 200 guests each day. When you arrive for your shift, our staff will walk you through the day and assign tasks. To familiarize yourself with the various volunteer roles, please review the following documents prior to your first shift: Food Service Front Office & Showers Laundry Service Volunteers are asked to wear long pants and closed toed shoes. We're located at 438 Saint Antoine St. in downtown Detroit. Complimentary volunteer parking is available at the UDM Law School gated parking lot, located on Larned directly across the street from the Center. Enter the Center near the courtyard between UDM Law School and Ss. Peter & Paul Jesuit Church. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" below. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfcr.org of 313-782-4793. Program: PFC Day Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48226 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Kitchen AssistantThe Kitchen Assistant volunteer shift take place during daily service from 8:30am-11:30am. This opportunity is ideal for experienced volunteers or first-time volunteers who signing up for multiple consecutive shifts. Volunteers will help with washing dishes and general food prep to support Chef Shawn, our Kitchen Manager. Your service as a Kitchen Assistant helps support the health and nutrition of hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness each day and improve the sustainability practices of the center! If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@popefranciscenter.org or 313-782-4793. Program: PFC Day Center The Kitchen Assistant volunteer shift take place during daily service from 8:30am-11:30am. This opportunity is ideal for experienced volunteers or first-time volunteers who signing up for multiple consecutive shifts. Volunteers will help with washing dishes and general food prep to support Chef Shawn, our Kitchen Manager. Your service as a Kitchen Assistant helps support the health and nutrition of hundreds of individuals experiencing homelessness each day and improve the sustainability practices of the center! If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@popefranciscenter.org or 313-782-4793. Program: PFC Day Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48226 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Breakfast Meal TeamMealtime creates a sense of community for our guests and an opportunity for fellowship. Our communal dining and nutritional menu provide very real health benefits. Without the support of our committed volunteers, preparing and serving meals for 200+ individuals would not be possible. Volunteer Meal Teams assist Chef in the preparation of meals for Bridge Housing residents and guests of the Day Center. Meal Teams will also serve meals to residents, and assist with clean-up at the end of service. As this opportunity takes place in an industrial kitchen setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. No prior kitchen experience is necessary; all training will be provided on-site at the beginning of your shift. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us! Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Mealtime creates a sense of community for our guests and an opportunity for fellowship. Our communal dining and nutritional menu provide very real health benefits. Without the support of our committed volunteers, preparing and serving meals for 200+ individuals would not be possible. Volunteer Meal Teams assist Chef in the preparation of meals for Bridge Housing residents and guests of the Day Center. Meal Teams will also serve meals to residents, and assist with clean-up at the end of service. As this opportunity takes place in an industrial kitchen setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. No prior kitchen experience is necessary; all training will be provided on-site at the beginning of your shift. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us! Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48208 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Lunch Meal TeamMealtime creates a sense of community for our guests and an opportunity for fellowship. Our communal dining and nutritional menu provide very real health benefits. Without the support of our committed volunteers, preparing and serving meals for 200+ individuals would not be possible. Volunteer Meal Teams assist Chef in the preparation of meals for Bridge Housing residents and guests of the Day Center. Meal Teams will also serve meals to residents, and assist with clean-up at the end of service. As this opportunity takes place in an industrial kitchen setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. No prior kitchen experience is necessary; all training will be provided on-site at the beginning of your shift. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us! Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Mealtime creates a sense of community for our guests and an opportunity for fellowship. Our communal dining and nutritional menu provide very real health benefits. Without the support of our committed volunteers, preparing and serving meals for 200+ individuals would not be possible. Volunteer Meal Teams assist Chef in the preparation of meals for Bridge Housing residents and guests of the Day Center. Meal Teams will also serve meals to residents, and assist with clean-up at the end of service. As this opportunity takes place in an industrial kitchen setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. No prior kitchen experience is necessary; all training will be provided on-site at the beginning of your shift. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us! Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48208 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Dinner Meal TeamMealtime creates a sense of community for our guests and an opportunity for fellowship. Our communal dining and nutritional menu provide very real health benefits. Without the support of our committed volunteers, preparing and serving meals for 200+ individuals would not be possible. Volunteer Meal Teams assist Chef in the preparation of meals for Bridge Housing residents and guests of the Day Center. Meal Teams will also serve meals to residents, and assist with clean-up at the end of service. As this opportunity takes place in an industrial kitchen setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. No prior kitchen experience is necessary; all training will be provided on-site at the beginning of your shift. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us! *Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Mealtime creates a sense of community for our guests and an opportunity for fellowship. Our communal dining and nutritional menu provide very real health benefits. Without the support of our committed volunteers, preparing and serving meals for 200+ individuals would not be possible. Volunteer Meal Teams assist Chef in the preparation of meals for Bridge Housing residents and guests of the Day Center. Meal Teams will also serve meals to residents, and assist with clean-up at the end of service. As this opportunity takes place in an industrial kitchen setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. No prior kitchen experience is necessary; all training will be provided on-site at the beginning of your shift. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us! *Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48208 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Donation CenterOur donation center has a direct and meaningful impact on the community. We provide support to vulnerable populations as well as essential resources to those we are in need. Without the support of our committed volunteers, providing services to over 225 people daily would not be possible. Our donation warehouse supports this mission by providing essential hygiene items and appropriate clothing to meet basic needs and protect against harsh weather. Working in the donation warehouse will consist of counting and recording inventory, sorting donations by category, organizing donations, and unboxing donations for our Day Center and Bridge Housing Campus. Since this opportunity takes place in a warehouse setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. *During the winter months, temperatures in the warehouse can vary significantly. We recommend dressing in layers to stay comfortable during temperature swings. No prior warehouse experience is necessary; we will provide training at the beginning of the shift. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us! Instructions - Getting to the Donation Center *Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Our donation center has a direct and meaningful impact on the community. We provide support to vulnerable populations as well as essential resources to those we are in need. Without the support of our committed volunteers, providing services to over 225 people daily would not be possible. Our donation warehouse supports this mission by providing essential hygiene items and appropriate clothing to meet basic needs and protect against harsh weather. Working in the donation warehouse will consist of counting and recording inventory, sorting donations by category, organizing donations, and unboxing donations for our Day Center and Bridge Housing Campus. Since this opportunity takes place in a warehouse setting, all volunteers must wear close toed shoes and long pants. *During the winter months, temperatures in the warehouse can vary significantly. We recommend dressing in layers to stay comfortable during temperature swings. No prior warehouse experience is necessary; we will provide training at the beginning of the shift. Corporate, parish, community, and college groups are welcome to volunteer together by clicking "Respond as a Team" for the date you'd like to join us! Instructions - Getting to the Donation Center *Click here to learn more about PFC: The Pope Francis Center Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48206 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Bridge Housing Program SupportVolunteers providing programming support (teaching, presenting, etc.) to residents of Bridge Housing Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Volunteers providing programming support (teaching, presenting, etc.) to residents of Bridge Housing Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48208 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Hair Braider - Bridge Housing CenterProgram: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Program: PFC Bridge Housing Campus Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48208 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Grosse Pointe Bagel PickupBagel Pickup Instructions: 1. Pick up bagels from Einstein's Bagels in Grosse Pointe Woods, located at 19341 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. You're welcome to call ahead to confirm by calling Tom at (586) 243-0618. In consideration of Tom and his staff, it's best to pick up bagels as early as possible, so anytime after 5:45am. 2. Drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793. Program: PFC Day Center Bagel Pickup Instructions: 1. Pick up bagels from Einstein's Bagels in Grosse Pointe Woods, located at 19341 Mack Ave, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236. You're welcome to call ahead to confirm by calling Tom at (586) 243-0618. In consideration of Tom and his staff, it's best to pick up bagels as early as possible, so anytime after 5:45am. 2. Drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793. Program: PFC Day Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48226 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Royal Oak Bagel Pick UpDonation Pickup Instructions: 1. At café closing time at 9 pm*, pick up leftover bagels and bread from Panera Bread in Royal Oak, located at 30955 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, near Beaumont (Corewell) Hospital. Simply approach the staff upon your arrival and let them know you are picking up for the End of Day DOUGH-Nation Program. For reference, the Partnership Agreements are linked below. Keep these links handy in case you are asked for verification. *Please note - this location has a new closing time! Partnership Agreement - MONDAY Partnership Agreement - THURSDAY 2. At your convenience the following morning of pick up, drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793. Program: PFC Day Center Donation Pickup Instructions: 1. At café closing time at 9 pm*, pick up leftover bagels and bread from Panera Bread in Royal Oak, located at 30955 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, Michigan 48073, near Beaumont (Corewell) Hospital. Simply approach the staff upon your arrival and let them know you are picking up for the End of Day DOUGH-Nation Program. For reference, the Partnership Agreements are linked below. Keep these links handy in case you are asked for verification. *Please note - this location has a new closing time! Partnership Agreement - MONDAY Partnership Agreement - THURSDAY 2. At your convenience the following morning of pick up, drop off bagels at our location at Ss. Peter & Paul Church (438 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226) during service hours, from 7am-11am. The best place to drop them off is the brown unmarked side door off of Larned Street. Park on the street next to the side door, near the bus stop, and knock on the brown door. Staff or security are always seated just inside the door so knock loudly and they will receive the donations. If you have any questions, please contact Paul Garceau Jr., Volunteer Coordinator at pgarceau@pfc.org or 313-782-4793. Program: PFC Day Center Opportunity Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 48073 Allow Groups: No |