Volunteer Information
There are a wide variety of volunteer opportunities at Lockport CARES.
This includes cooking, cleaning, staffing the shelter and grounds keeping and
maintenance. And of course, we always need people who are willing to pray!
All volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Younger people may assist but
they must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Below is a description of the various volunteer opportunities available. You can
download our volunteer application form by
clicking here. If you
would like more information about our ministry, please use our contact form.
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Meal Ministry: We provide breakfast, lunch, dinner and evening snack each and every day for our guests. Breakfast and lunch are prepared by
the volunteers who are working during each shift. Dinners are coordinated by our Meal Ministry Coordinator and are brought in by volunteers
each night. We are always looking for volunteers to bring a dinner once a month for our guests.
Grounds & Maintenance: Being an older house, there is never a shortage of projects at the shelter. If you have light carpentry skills,
landscaping skills or just love tinkering around the house, then there is a job for you! We welcome you to come help make our house a home
to the homeless.
Cleaning: We pride ourselves on having a clean and safe environment for our guests. We are always in need of people who can help with the
everyday general cleaning as well as special cleaning projects such as organizing closets, washing windows, etc.
Staffing the Shelter: There is no better way to really understand the plight of the homeless and make a difference in their lives than by
volunteering to staff the shelter. We have a variety of different shifts available to meet your schedule. Even if you can only donate a few hours per week, you
will find the experience to be rewarding and insightful. You will be paired up with an experienced volunteer who will help you learn the ropes.
Office Work: There are plenty of things that you could do to help keep us organized, from filing paperwork to mailing out letters. If you love
organizing and have office skills, then there is certainly a place for you here, even if you have limited time to spare. Let us know what your skills are and
we'll help you use them to benefit the homeless in Western New York.
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