Long Term Volunteer Positions (>3 months)
Welcome Desk Volunteer
Welcome Desk volunteers assist staff in providing a warm welcome to members, signing members in using our database, distributing meal tickets, answering questions, and helping with mail. In this position you will get to know our members very well and will be a huge support to the functioning of our programs. This is a fast-paced environment that requires computer usage and customer service skills.
Shifts are set times:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:30am-11:30am, 11:30am-2pm, 2pm-5pm
- Tuesday: 8:30am-11:30am, 11:30am-1:30pm
Kitchen Volunteer – Lunch Shift
Do you thrive in an upbeat, fun, active environment? Many of our members come here specifically for our meals, and our kitchen volunteers are crucial to keeping our kitchen running. Volunteers in the Kitchen get to work side-by-side with staff to prepare meals, as well as interact directly with members while serving meals.
Shifts are set times:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 10:00am-2:30pm
- Tuesday: 10:00am-1:30pm
Bridget’s Boutique Volunteer
Volunteers in Bridget’s Boutique provide support for members picking out clothing, shoes, and accessories. Volunteers check members in for Boutique appointments, continually stock the Boutique with clothing items, and assist members in accessing items that they need. Perfect position for volunteers who have a passion for fashion and are interested in working directly with members!
Shifts are typically 3+ hours long:
- Monday – Friday: Shift times vary with program needs, please inquire.
Hospitality Program Flex Volunteer
This unique position has the most scheduling flexibility and enjoys the opportunity to be able to support a variety of essential services that fall under our Hospitality Program. This includes working in the Kitchen (prepping and serving meals), Bridget’s Boutique (sorting and distributing clothing), and Betsy’s Cupboard (organizing food and putting together food bags). We couldn’t run any of these areas without the flexibility and dedication of our flex volunteers!
Shifts are typically 2+ hours long:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-5pm
- Tuesday: 9am-1pm
Art Program
Volunteers in our Art Program support members as they try out new hobbies or learn new skills in an art class. Volunteers help maintain art supplies, encourage artists in their work, and lead classes. Our volunteers in the Art Program are supportive, creatively inclined, and are familiar with trauma-informed care.
Shifts are typically 3+ hours long:
- Monday – Friday: Class focus and shift times vary with program needs, please inquire.
TGP is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, gender variance, gender expression, marital status, citizenship, creed, ethnicity, veteran status, ancestry and any other protected classification. Applicants of any and all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Individuals with lived experience of homelessness, extreme poverty and/or experience with a behavioral health condition are also strongly encouraged to apply.
TGP is also dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about this role, but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the requirements in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles within the organization.