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Volunteer
Be the friend someone waits for all week
Thousands of volunteers make this work possible — in our kitchen, in our warehouse, on delivery routes, and in their own homes.
Find your fit
Who's volunteering?
Pick the path that matches you and we'll show you exactly what the commitment looks like.
Individuals & Families
Cook, pack, deliver, or visit — most volunteers give a few hours a week close to home.
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Corporate Teams
Half-day team projects in our kitchen and warehouse that meet real community needs.
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Schools & Universities
Service hours for students, athletic teams, clubs, and campus groups.
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Faith Communities
Parishes, congregations, and faith groups have anchored this work since 1974.
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Volunteer Drivers
Drive a route, deliver frozen meals, and be the friendly face someone waits for all week.
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At-Home Volunteering
Cook a meal in your own kitchen, write caring notes, or make friendly phone calls.
See opportunitiesGetting started
From interest to first shift
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Apply online
A short form tells us your interests, availability, and neighborhood.
- 2
Orientation
We walk you through food safety, routes, and what clients need most.
- 3
First shift
Cook, pack, drive, or visit — paired with an experienced volunteer.
- 4
Find your rhythm
Most volunteers settle into a weekly or monthly slot they keep for years.
Volunteer power
What volunteers make possible
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- Counties covered by volunteer delivery routes
- 500+
- Partner sites supplied with volunteer-packed food
- 1974
- Year Rosalie Rendu volunteers began this work
- Weekly
- Visits that break the isolation of eating alone
Groups & questions
Bringing a group, or not sure where to start?
Corporate teams, schools, and faith communities can book group projects in our kitchen and warehouse. Email volunteer@caringforfriends.org or call (215) 464-2224 and we'll find a date that works.
Cannot come to us? At-home volunteering — cooking meals in your own kitchen, writing notes, making friendly phone calls — is one of our oldest and most needed roles.