Author: Jeremiah Otis
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Donation Sorting/Organizing Volunteer
Ongoing Opportunity
Schedule Details
Flexible anytime between 9:30 and 5:30 Monday through Saturday
Cause
Clothing, Household Items, Furniture
Number of Spots
The more the merrier!
About This Opportunity
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift store needs volunteers to help sort, organize, and hang clothing as well as accept new donations. Hours can be flexible anytime between 9:30 and 5:30 Monday Saturday. Store discounts are offered to volunteers!
Background Check Required
No
Some of our volunteer opportunities require background checks. Anytime we enter a Neighbor’s home or work with children, we ask volunteers to have a background check. We do this for the safety of the Neighbors we serve as well as for your safety as a volunteer!Minimum Volunteer Age
18
Some of our programs do require a minimum age, for the safety of the volunteers and the Neighbors we serve. -
Merchandise Stocking Volunteer
Ongoing Opportunity
Schedule Details
Flexible anytime between 9:30 and 5:30 Monday–Saturday
Cause
Clothing, Household Items, Furniture
Number of Spots
The more the merrier!
About This Opportunity
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift store need a volunteer to help straighten merchandise, sort, stock, clean, and provide customer. Volunteer hours can be flexible anytime between 9:30 and 5:30 Monday–Saturday.
Background Check Required
No
Some of our volunteer opportunities require background checks. Anytime we enter a Neighbor’s home or work with children, we ask volunteers to have a background check. We do this for the safety of the Neighbors we serve as well as for your safety as a volunteer!Minimum Volunteer Age
18
Some of our programs do require a minimum age, for the safety of the volunteers and the Neighbors we serve. -
Wood Shop Volunteer
Ongoing Opportunity
Schedule Details
9:00am-Noon on Monday, Wednesday, Friday
Cause
Carpentry, Furniture
Number of Spots
The more the merrier!
About This Opportunity
The volunteers in our Wood Shop build furniture and toys to either give away to our low-income Voucher clients or sell for low prices in our Thrift Store. They meet on Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings for carpentry and fellowship. It’s a wonderful group of people who enjoy woodworking and making long-lasting friendships. Come for one, two or all three mornings.
Background Check Required
No
Some of our volunteer opportunities require background checks. Anytime we enter a Neighbor’s home or work with children, we ask volunteers to have a background check. We do this for the safety of the Neighbors we serve as well as for your safety as a volunteer!Minimum Volunteer Age
Some of our programs do require a minimum age, for the safety of the volunteers and the Neighbors we serve.
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Truck Driver/Assistant (CDL not required)
Ongoing Opportunity
Schedule Details
Flexible anytime between 9:30 and 5:30 Monday – Saturday
Cause
Clothing, Household Items, Furniture, Deliveries
Number of Spots
The more the merrier!
About This Opportunity
The St Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is in need of volunteers to help drive, load and unload our box trucks to pick-up/deliver donated furniture in the community. You will be delivering furniture to grateful families in our voucher program with limited access to transportation. In addition, the donated furniture items will help the store raise more funding to support local families with food, rent, and utilities!
Background Check Required
Yes
Some of our volunteer opportunities require background checks. Anytime we enter a Neighbor’s home or work with children, we ask volunteers to have a background check. We do this for the safety of the Neighbors we serve as well as for your safety as a volunteer!Minimum Volunteer Age
25
Some of our programs do require a minimum age, for the safety of the volunteers and the Neighbors we serve. -
Carpentry & Skilled Labor Volunteer
Recurring Opportunity
Every Tuesday mornings at 8:00am
Cause
Household Safety, Accessibility, Carpentry
Number of Spots
The more the merrier!
About This Opportunity
This Volunteer Opportunity is a great opportunity to put your carpentry skills to work! From wheelchair ramps to deck rebuilds to minor home repairs, this opportunity is a great way to support struggling homeowners and be part of a fantastic group!
Not sure you have all the skills? The Carpenter’s Sons enjoy teaching and mentoring as much as they love the volunteer work they do!
Background Check Required
No, unless working with minors
Some of our volunteer opportunities require background checks. Anytime we enter a Neighbor’s home or work with children, we ask volunteers to have a background check. We do this for the safety of the Neighbors we serve as well as for your safety as a volunteer!Minimum Volunteer Age
18, unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
Some of our programs do require a minimum age, for the safety of the volunteers and the Neighbors we serve. -
Care Van Driver
Ongoing Opportunity
Schedule Details
One week (except Thursday, weekends, and major holidays) every other month.
Cause
Transportation, Health access, Food access
Number of Spots
10
About This Opportunity
Our SVdP Care Van and its dedicated group of volunteers drivers provide free door-to-door, accessible transportation to and from medical appointments and food pantries. Our state-of-the-art accessible van is available every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday through the year.
We ask drivers to take a week, once every other month. We also ask drivers to assist riders in getting on and off the van, and wait for them while they attend their appointment.
If driving around the city and getting to know people while you help them get to medical appointments and food pantries sounds like a good time, then fill out the form below!
Background Check Required
Yes
Some of our volunteer opportunities require background checks. Anytime we enter a Neighbor’s home or work with children, we ask volunteers to have a background check. We do this for the safety of the Neighbors we serve as well as for your safety as a volunteer!Minimum Volunteer Age
25
Some of our programs do require a minimum age, for the safety of the volunteers and the Neighbors we serve. -
SVdP Walk For Hope
Join us for the SVdP Walk for Hope—a day of community, compassion, and action!
September 21, 2025
We’ll kick off the afternoon with a fun, family-friendly tailgate at 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM featuring food, and fellowship. Check-in for the walk/run will open at 2:00 PM, and the walk will begin at 3:00 PM as we walk together to bring hope to our neighbors in need. Walk route options include: 5k, 1.5 miles, and 1/4 mile loop around the Parkview Field Concourse.
Why Walk?
Every step you take and every dollar you raise will directly impact individuals and families in Northeast Indiana who are struggling with poverty, hunger, and crisis situations. 100% of the proceeds go back into our community to provide critical assistance with food, rent, utilities, transportation, and more.
How You Can Help:
Let’s come together to lift up those who need it most. Your support helps us bring hope where it’s needed the most!
To learn more, visit our SVdP Walk For Hope Team page or contact us at <<Contact Info Goes Here>>.
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Giving Tree
Recent News or Upcoming Event Information will go here, along with any pictures and signup forms.
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Stuff A Truck
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