Volunteer
Volunteering at Urban Ministries of Durham is a great way to make a difference. Besides knowing that you are helping transform the lives of people in your own community, you may find even deeper rewards.
If you would like to be part of the volunteer team at Urban Ministries
of Durham, please plan on joining us for Volunteer Orientation to be held on (first event is filled: Thursday, April 5, at 10:00 am), Thursday April 12 at 10am, or May 3, at 6pm. We will welcome you in the Ministry Center
lobby (the building with the Community Cafe) and then move into our Community
Meeting Room, behind the Cafe. Our entire orientation should be no longer
than 90 minutes. Please check this website for details about various
volunteer opportunities.
Please make your reservation today by contacting Faye Morin,
Volunteer Coordinator, email fmorin@umdurham.org.
Volunteer Opportunities
Community Café
Volunteers are needed to help prepare and serve breakfast and lunch on weekdays at the UMD Community Café. No prior experience is required. The minimum age is 15 years old (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Most weekends and evenings are reserved by groups. Please, no walk-ins. Breakfast 7am-9am, Lunch 9:30am - 12:30pm.
Shelter Assistants
We need friendly people to answer the telephone, and to greet and provide information to visitors and clients. Volunteers will be oriented about Urban Ministries, and they will convey that information to the public. Volunteers are also needed to distribute supplies to residents, to assist staff, and to help monitor the shelter overnight. Shifts of three hours or more are available weekdays, weekends and evenings.
Reception/Intake
Monday-Thursday 12:30pm - 3pm; Friday 1 - 2pm. Welcome and interview clients visiting the Food Pantry and Clothing Closet.
Food Pantry/Clothing Closet
Monday- Thursday 1pm - 3pm. Organize and distribute food for clients. Assist clients in choosing clothing.
Urban Ministries Center Reception
Monday-Friday Shift #1- 9am - 12pm, Shift #2 12 pm - 3pm. Welcome visitors, answer phones, and accept donations.
Garden Volunteer, April - October
To help maintain grounds by weeding, watering and planting around the UMD site.
Food Donation Pick up
Days and times vary, vehicle necessary to retrieve donations. Pick up food at various area grocery stores and deliver to UMD.
Special Events
Volunteers are needed to help plan and organize special events throughout the year.
Watch our website for opportunities to be involved in the community.
Speakers Bureau
Days and times vary, speak on behalf of UMD throughout the community, training program provided.
Volunteer Opportunities for Groups
Circles of Support
Act as a support system for people who are moving out of the shelter into transitional or permanent housing. Training and support provided by Genesis Home.
Moving Assistance
Assist in transporting people and their belongings from the shelter to their new residence. Reliable and preferably spacious vehicle necessary.
Community Cafe Dinner
Monday - Saturday served 6:45 - 7:45 pm, Sunday served 6-7pm. This meal is the only meal at UMD that requires the group serving to bring all of the food as well as the volunteers to prepare, cook and serve. Please call or email for further details.
Volunteer Coordinator, Faye Morin
(919) 682-0538 x-125
fmorin@umdurham.org
