Volunteer | Damiano Center

Volunteers are essential to meeting the mission of the Damiano Center.

Each year, more than 1,000 volunteers help us provide services.

Opportunities are available in the Community Kitchen, Kids' Kitchen, or the Free Store.

Volunteers help the Damiano Center to meet the tremendous demand for services and ensure that our programs are effective, efficient, and sustainable.

We have the following opportunities available:

Community Kitchen

Assist with the preparation and serving of meals and clean up after meal service. Volunteers work in groups of up to five with a cook and dishwasher.
Pick up baked goods and other foods at Cub Foods (and other locations as needed) and deliver to the Damiano Center for use in meal programs.

Kids' Kitchen

Assist with the preparation and serving of meals.
Assist or lead activities with the kids and help with clean up.

Free Store

Assist in acceptance, sorting, and display of donated items.
Assist donors and shoppers with their needs.

Building

Assist in the cleaning and general upkeep of the building.

Sign up to Volunteer

If you are interested in volunteering, please click here to complete the online volunteer application.

Email our volunteer coordinator with any questions: volunteer@damianocenter.org.

For safety reasons, volunteers must be 16 years of age or older. Younger kids can participate in a few different ways. Please see our list of engagement opportunities for younger kids.

Court-Ordered Community Service

If you are required to complete community service hours by the court or corrections system, please call Kevin at 218-336-1031.