Volunteers at Martha’s Village & Kitchen work alongside staff to make a difference in the lives of neighbors in the Coachella Valley.
Our Program goes beyond shelter and the hundreds of thousands of meals we serve every year. Our clients are able to regain their self-sufficiency through our transformational services that include emergency and transitional housing for singles and families, job skills, career counseling, case management, vocational and education services, health and counseling services, licensed child care, and after-school programs for children. Martha’s Village is the largest provider of homeless services in the Coachella Valley. Martha’s Village & Kitchen has helped thousands of our neighbors in need regain their lives and become independent, productive citizens. Martha’s Village is a partner agency of Father Joe’s Villages, which is recognized as the nation’s leading provider of transformational services for neighbors in need.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
- Food Services Help prepare and serve nutritious meals
to residents and neighbors in need.
- Maintenance Perform maintenance tasks, such as
window washing or painting.
- Health Services Donate your expertise as a doctor,
nurse, medical or clerical assistant.
- Children’s Services Care for infants and young children,
help children with their homework or lead after-school
activities. Also, assist in family-oriented activities to
promote family interest in reading.
- Thrift Store Provide customer service and help staff
maintain, manage and organize store merchandise and
daily donations.
- Emergency Services Help staff assemble canned/
dry goods baskets for impoverished families in the
community. Maintain and organize the food pantry,
provide basic client services and referrals.
- Career & Education Center Tutor adults in basic
education subjects and family literacy, helping people
develop computer skills; and assisting clients in their
job search activities.
- Front Desk Reception Greet and assist guests, residents,
clients and members of the community at the lobby desk.
- Other Ways to Volunteer Charitable giving activities,
host special events, translate, lead workshops,
motivational speaking, give tours, and much more.
Who can volunteer?
We welcome individuals, groups, families,
students and children 10 years and older
(10- to 15-year-olds need to be accompanied
by a guardian).
How much time would I be expected
to devote to volunteering?
That is up to you. Our programs offer
flexible day, evening or weekend schedules
to accommodate your work or school
responsibilities. Regular volunteers commit to
serving for at least 15 hours or three months.
How do I become a volunteer?
New volunteers must attend Volunteer Orientation. At orientation you will complete a volunteer application, take a tour of our facility and be presented with a list of volunteer opportunities. The Volunteer Services Coordinator will help determine the best placement for you based on your skills and talents. Program staff will train you so you can get the most from your experience and discover the many rewards of volunteering.
If you’re interested in volunteering, please attend Volunteer Orientation. Call our Volunteer Services Coordinator at 760.347.4741, ext. 310 for Volunteer Orientation dates and times.
