Volunteer and make a difference.
Volunteers are the heart of the hospitality and comfort Hope’s Harbor provides families.
Read on to learn about volunteer opportunities, answers to frequently asked questions and how you can get started. Whether by yourself, with your family, coworkers, or friends, we are excited to have you on our team!
Contact our Impact Coordinator for more information.
How to volunteer:
Volunteer Application & Waiver
We are delighted that you are interested in volunteering at Hope’s Harbor!
Click “Start now” to complete your online volunteer application and waiver. All individuals and groups must fill out our application waiver before volunteering.
Our Volunteer Coordinator will reach out to you personally soon after your submission.
Sign Up!
Volunteers interested in providing a meal can sign up in the Meal Calendar. For all other roles, email our Volunteer Coordinator.
Volunteer Opportunities
FAQs
If the meal is not prepared in our kitchen, then it must be catered by a restaurant, come prepackaged from a grocery store (i.e. Gordons, Costco, Kroger, etc.), or prepared in a commercial kitchen. These are the guidelines from the Allen County Department of Health that we are required to follow.
We have a beautiful kitchen that is perfect for meal preparation. We have all the equipment needed to help you prepare a wonderful meal.
We recommend preparing a meal for 12-15 people for our Lutheran Campus House and 8-10 people for our Dupont Campus House.
At Hope’s Harbor, we have no set mealtimes. We understand that guests need to have the flexibility to come and go as their loved ones needs them. We have a meal calendar that guests are able to view and we let them know when a meal is ready.
Our volunteers can utilize a combination of items in our pantry, such as spices or cooking oils, and purchase the remaining items needed to prepare a complete meal.
Using the calendar, you can select the time you wish to arrive to the house. The kitchen will be reserved for you for the day.
Yes, please take the time to wash dishes in our commercial dishwasher, put dishes away, clean the counters and sweep the floor.
Guests are responsible for managing their own food allergies and dietary restrictions. You are welcome to leave a list of ingredients for guests awareness.
You can bring beverages for guests, but it is not required. Bottled water is always welcome!
At our Lutheran Campus House, you may have up to 8 volunteers. At our Dupont Campus House, you may have up to 6 volunteers. We welcome volunteers of all ages, as long as there is a adult supervision. Minors should have a special waiver signed by a parent. Email our Volunteer Coordinator for details.
You are welcome to leave them at the house for guests to use at a later date or you can take them home with you. Things like milk, eggs, and cheese are always useful.
Considering looking at our other volunteer opportunities for more ways to get involved. View our downloadable shopping list or Amazon wish list of essential items we need. Provide a monetary donation that can used as needed or for a directed purpose.
Meal volunteers have no minimum requirement, but are encouraged to sign up on a regular schedule when possible (ie monthly, quarterly, etc.) Volunteers at the gift shop typically work 4-hour shifts on a weekly basis. However, our Gift Shop Manager is flexible and can accommodate any consistent schedule.