Make (or purchase) a nutritious meal for 55-60 shelter clients. Open to remote volunteers who deliver the meal or to individuals/groups who prepare the meal on-site. 4:45-5 p.m. daily (Adult & Family Shelter) and 5:15-5:30 p.m. daily (Adult Shelter).
Serve a buffet-style meal at one of our shelters. This includes setting up the kitchen, serving a meal, and cleaning up after. 4-7 p.m. daily (Adult & Family Shelter) and 5-8 p.m. daily (Adult Shelter).
Serve breakfast for shelter clients using donated products (eggs, cereal, oatmeal, pastries) OR prepare and provide a hot breakfast. 5:30-7 a.m. daily (Adult & Family Shelter) and 5-8 a.m. daily (Adult Shelter).
Greet visitors and clients, answer and direct phone calls, monitor the lobby, accept donations, and perform administrative tasks. Support staff so they can stay focused on client care. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. weekdays (Resource Center) and 7:30 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily (Adult & Family Shelter).
Support Pillars staff and clients behind the scenes. Flex between roles as needed. 2 hour time commitment between 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 3-8 p.m. (Adult & Family Shelter) or 7-11 p.m. (Adult Shelter).
Provide shuttle service to connect Pillars clients with other community resources, or assist with weekly pick-up and delivery of food pantry donations.
Weekday opportunities, hours vary.
Do you have something special in mind? Is there a talent or hobby you would like to share with others? We are always looking for unique opportunities for activities at the Adult & Family Shelter.
Opportunities vary, contact us to discuss.
Pillars Adult Shelter
1928 W College Ave | Appleton, WI 54914
Pillars Adult & Family Shelter
400 N Division St | Appleton, WI 54911
Pillars Resource Center
129 S Mason St | Appleton, WI 54914
Getting Started
To start volunteering, please follow the steps below. Pillars requires all volunteers to go through this process before starting. If you are part of a group, at least one individual must undergo this process. Pillars schedules volunteers using a calendar shift system. You can sign up for shifts once you complete your training. Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
1. Fill out an application. Our Volunteer Manager will review it and email you to set up a call. They will also provide you with some materials to complete before the call takes place.
2. Our Volunteer Manager will set you up with training shifts to complete following your call. After training, you will receive a VolunteerHub account to sign up for shifts on your own.
3. Volunteer on your own! Welcome to the team.
Details
Individuals under the age of 18 can only volunteer at the Adult & Family Shelter. Children are not allowed to volunteer at the Adult Shelter or the Resource Center. If children are part of your volunteer group, you will only be allowed at the Adult & Family Shelter. A parent or adult must accompany volunteers under 18 years old.
To volunteer at the following locations, individuals must be:
Adult & Family Shelter: at least 7 years old (individuals under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Adult Shelter: 18 years old (no one under 18 permitted)
Resource Center: 18 years old (no one under 18 permitted
Note: If you are looking to complete community service hours, you may be subject to a background check before you can volunteer.