Volunteering during the COVID-19 Pandemic
For the safety of those we serve and our entire community, we will be temporarily limiting our volunteer activities at Martha’s Village & Kitchen. We are committed to doing our part by following the recommended guidelines by the CDC & the County of Riverside to flatten the curve of the COVID-19 Virus. We continue to serve our community through our programs to children, families, and individuals.
For those who would like to continue to support our mission from the comfort of your home, we will be announcing alternative volunteer opportunities in the very near future. We sincerely appreciate the dedication and support of our amazing volunteers and supporters during this unprecedented time in our history. Please continue to check our website regularly for updates regarding the COVID-19 and how we are standing with our neighbors in need!
Questions? Call us: (760) 347-4741 or Email: volunteer@marthasvillage.org
Current Volunteer Opportunities
1. Tutu Workshop – Help Martha’s Village gear up for our biggest event in the fall. Every year, our Thanksgiving Day 5k tutus make their way around the course. From Children, Pets, and Adults everyone wants to show off their colorful tutus. We would love to have your creative talents to assist us with tutu production. This project is great for all ages and FUN!
2. Virtual Food Drive – Would you like to support our mission from the safety of your home? Start a virtual food drive with your school, community, or organization to benefit those who are in need. Stand at the ready with Martha’s Village to spring into action and help our neighbors in need.
3. Volunteer Ambassador Program – CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL and COLLEGE STUDENTS! Would you like to represent your school and partner with Martha’s Village? Are you someone who likes to be involved in school activities and the community? If this sounds like you, join Martha’s Village Student ambassador program!
Questions? Call us: (760) 347-4741 or Email: volunteer@marthasvillage.org
Volunteers Make a Difference!
At Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Volunteers and staff work together to make a difference in the lives of our Coachella Valley neighbors. We simply cannot help the number of people we do without our volunteers!
MVK’s Emergency Food Pantry
Volunteer Applications
Kitchen and Thrift StoreVolunteer Information Reference Sheet.pdf
**Email completed Volunteer Forms to volunteer@marthasvillage.org prior to your volunteer date or bring completed forms the day you arrive to volunteer.
All group volunteer time/hours must be scheduled in advance! Thank you for your cooperation and help.
Volunteer Opportunities Include:
We are always looking for volunteers to help serve a meal, do activities with children, maintenance tasks, teach a class, greet guests, organize merchandise and so much more!
DRESS REQUIREMENTS FOR THE KITCHEN: CHECK IN WITH KITCHEN STAFF FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT: FOOD PREPARATION AND SET-UP INCLUDES: WEEK DAY MEAL AND VOLUNTEER TIMES: 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM Resident Breakfast Public Lunch Volunteer Lunch: 12:15PM-12:45PM (NO EATING WHILE SERVING) WEEKEND MEAL AND VOLUNTEER TIMES: 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM Resident Lunch Resident Dinner 12:45 PM-1:30 PM 4:45 PM-5:30PM SIGN IN AND OUT: Volunteers sign in and out at the Front Desk. Sign your Volunteer Time Log AND the Daily Log attached to the clipboard. Be sure to sign the bottom of your Volunteer Time Log on the FIRST day you volunteer each month—this is extremely important for us to report your hours for our organization to receive necessary funding. **Volunteers must be 16 years of age to volunteer in the kitchen.
Connect with the clients and the members of the community we serve on a more personal level by spending quality time with them. Activities include sharing a meal, reading to children and offering general support. In short, you will help the less fortunate feel like they truly belong and have community support.
Perform maintenance tasks such as window washing or painting. In addition, grounds keeping work is available.
Care for infants and young children. In addition, you can help children with their homework or lead after-school activities. Also, assist in family-oriented activities to promote family interest in reading.
DRESS REQUIREMENTS: CHECK IN WITH THRIFT STORE STAFF FOR YOUR ASSIGNMENT THRIFT STORE DUTIES INCLUDE: SIGN IN AND OUT: Volunteers sign in and out at the Cashier Stand. Sign your Volunteer Time Log AND the Daily Log attached to the clipboard. Be sure to sign the bottom of your Volunteer Time Log on the FIRST day you volunteer each month—this is extremely important for us to report your hours for our organization to receive necessary funding. VOLUNTEER TIMES: MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM *CLOSED SUNDAY
Help staff assemble canned/ dry goods bags for impoverished families in the community. Also, maintain and organize the food pantry and provide basic client services and referrals.
Tutor adults in basic education subjects and family literacy, help people develop computer skills, and assist clients in job search activities.
Greet and assist guests, residents, clients and members of the community at the lobby desk. In addition, help to support the administration of the Emergency Pantry.
There are so many ways to volunteer! For example, charitable giving activities, host special events, help out at our Thanksgiving Day 5K, translate, lead workshops, motivational speaking, give tours, and much more. Does your schedule conflict with our volunteer times? Host a Donation drive and gain community service hours or fundraise on behalf of MVK! Follow this link to learn how: https://www.grouprev.com/MVK2019. Do you have a facebook account? Host a fundraiser by inviting all your friends and family to donate, every dollar counts!
6:30AM- 7:30AM 11:00AM- 12:00PM
*Not all volunteer opportunities are available at all times. Also, all group volunteer time/hours must be scheduled in advance! Thank you for your cooperation and help.*
Frequently Asked Questions
We welcome individuals, groups, families, students and children preferably 12 years and older (12 to 15-year-olds need to be accompanied by a Guardian) No one under the age of 16 can work in the Kitchen or serve on the line. 12-15 year olds can help to clean and give food service support in the Dining Room.
That’s up to you! Our programs offer flexible day, evening or weekend schedules to accommodate your work or school responsibilities. That is to say, you can volunteer as much or little as you like.
New volunteers should attend Volunteer Orientation. At Orientation, you will complete a volunteer application, take a tour of our facility and learn about our volunteer opportunities. As a result, we will help determine the best placement for you based on your skills, interests and talents. Training provides you with the tools necessary for you to receive the most from your experience and discover the many rewards of volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering, please try to attend Volunteer Orientation. See our Volunteer Orientation Schedule HERE. Call 760-347-4741 ext. 128 with any questions.