Individuals and groups are welcome to volunteer as often or as little as they like.

Most volunteer opportunities do not have age restrictions for volunteers. We ask that there is a guardian for every six children within the volunteer group.

The only opportunity with an age restriction is kitchen volunteering, which requires everyone be 12 or older for safety reasons.

Group size depends on the project.

Kitchen: Up to 5.
Pantries: Up to 12.

If you have a group larger than this, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Mel Holtzer-Benitez : melh@churches-united.org

Requirements depend on the opportunity. Tasks such as sorting donations, assisting at the food pantry or helping serve food do not require background checks.

Activities that involve directly engaging with guests require background checks.

Take a look at volunteer opportunities by clicking here. Opportunities are constantly updated, so check back regularly.

Please call or text Churches United’s Volunteer Coordinator, Mel Holtzer-Benitez, at 218-656-7011 to schedule a time to volunteer.