Volunteers are the backbone of everything we do. Whether you are sorting donations, building furniture, or helping neighbors get to medical appointments, your time directly supports families working to stay housed and stable.
Thrift Store
Behind every family that walks into our Thrift Store is a volunteer who made sure the clothes were clean, the donations were sorted, and the shelves were stocked.
This role is the engine that keeps our mission running. 100% of store profits go directly to supporting our neighbors in need who are facing crisis and instability across northeast Indiana.
You are not just sorting donations. You are supporting families.
We need volunteers Monday through Saturday between 9:30 AM and 5:30 PM. The work is hands-on:
- receiving donations
- organizing inventory
- preparing items for sale
- keeping the space safe and welcoming
You may lift up to 25 lbs and spend time on your feet. You will work alongside a team that knows this work matters.
Great for individuals, friends, church groups, or workplace teams.
Wood Shop
Every week, volunteers gather to build furniture that goes directly to families rebuilding their lives.
Beds. Dressers. Nightstands. Wooden toys.
These are not projects. They are the difference between a house and a home.
You may be sanding a dresser that will hold a child’s clothes for the first time in months, or building a bed frame for someone leaving homelessness.
We meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings.
No experience required. You need:
- willingness to learn
- ability to follow safety protocols
- consistency
Care Van
Miss one appointment because you do not have a ride, and everything starts to unravel.
The SVdP Care Van exists to prevent that.
You will transport neighbors to medical appointments and food pantries Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday.
For many riders, you are the first consistent, supportive interaction they have that week.
We provide:
- accessible vehicle
- routes
- training
You provide:
- clean driving record (age 25+)
- reliability
- ability to assist passengers
Most volunteers serve about one week every 8 to 10 weeks.
This is not just driving. This is access to healthcare and stability.
Carpenter’s Sons
Every Tuesday, volunteers build ramps, repair porches, and make critical home modifications.
This work allows elderly and disabled neighbors to stay safely in their homes.
You will:
- build wheelchair ramps
- repair unsafe entryways
- install safety features
We begin Tuesday mornings with coffee and a short gathering, then head to job sites.
Skill levels vary. If you can measure, lift, and follow instructions, you can contribute.
Experienced volunteers will guide you.
Many volunteers work in pairs or teams.