Welcome to Our Volunteer Community!

Volunteers of The Delores Project are an important and dedicated group. Last fiscal year 23-24 we had unique 701 volunteers who supported our mission and programs, and the contributions.

The Delores Project offers many meaningful ways for individuals, families, friends, and groups to volunteer. Whether it’s providing or serving meals in the shelter, working behind the scenes to help our operations run smoothly, or hosting fun community building activities, we have a variety of opportunities to use your special skills.

OUR COMMITMENT TO VOLUNTEERS

We value each volunteer and strive to provide a positive experience. Every attempt is made to ensure that your volunteer service is successful and fulfilling. We will attempt to ensure that you are:

  • Welcomed, respected, and appreciated;

  • Involved in meaningful activities;

  • Knowledgeable about The Delores Project;

  • Trained and informed about your volunteer role;

  • Responded to in a timely manner;

  • And given consideration for your suggestions and concerns.

Get Started Becoming a Volunteer

New volunteers must complete the volunteer onboarding process outlined below prior to volunteering onsite. As members of our community, we ask you to commit to volunteering once a month.

Group leaders are required to participate in our full onboarding process, share all appropriate information with each member of your group, and attend the scheduled volunteer shift(s) with your group.

Group members are required to complete a volunteer application, submit your vaccination record, and register for your spot under the group reservation. Group members are encouraged to attend orientation, though it is not required.

Volunteer Update: Effective February 15th, 2024, The Delores Project will no longer require volunteers to be vaccinated against COVID-19. However, since we serve many vulnerable and medically fragile individuals, we strongly encourage our volunteers to stay up to date on vaccinations and boosters.

Step One: Tell us about you!

Visit our volunteer site and sign up! Complete our volunteer application.

Step Two: Complete an interview with the Community Engagement Manager.

This brief interview is an opportunity to get to know one another, chat about our volunteer opportunities, and make sure we're a good fit!

Note for groups: If you are part of a group, this is only required for group leaders.

Schedule your interview by clicking here.

Step Three: Attend a volunteer orientation.

You'll learn about who we are, what we do, who we serve, and our expectations for volunteers. In-person and virtual sessions are available. You can also download our Volunteer Handbook to learn more about our policies and procedures.

Note for groups: This is only required for group leaders. Group members are encouraged to attend if you'd like!

Register for an orientation here.

Step Four: Sign up for volunteer shifts

Once you've completed the onboarding process, you will be able to sign up for shifts on our Volunteer Website.

Note for groups: Each confirmed date will be reserved for your group, and the reservation link will be emailed to the group leader. Group members must register for your spot using the reservation link for your group.

Please send questions to volunteers@thedeloresproject.org.