General Information

  • Volunteer Opportunities / Responsibilities: VOLUNTEER INDIVIDUALS

    We need individual volunteers Monday - Friday, with shifts ranging from 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM. Our shifts cover a wide range of needs in the following areas:

    -Preparing and serving meals
    -Working our food pantry
    -Sorting and distributing mail
    -Organizing donations

    BREAKFAST & LUNCH (Monday - Friday)
    | 8:30 AM-9:30 AM | Thrive DC Main Room
    We offer in-person congregate meals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday! Come in for hot breakfast and a chance to connect with your community.

    FOOD PANTRY (Thursdays)
    | 10:00 AM-11:00 AM by appointment | Thrive DC Main Room
    We provide emergency groceries for clients by appointment every Thursday. Please contact pantry@thrivedc.org if you are in need of assistance.

    Please read through all of the directions carefully and watch the volunteer orientation video before signing up. Please email lauren@thrivedc.org prior to signing up if you will require documentation of your service hours.

    Please note: volunteers who are below the age of 18 should contact lauren@thrivedc.org to inquire about service opportunities.

    VOLUNTEER GROUPS

    Want to volunteer as a group? Whether it’s a team-building event, mission trip, or school initiative, we have ways you can help the homeless in DC.

    To learn more, contact our staff directly at volunteer@thrivedc.org with the size of your group and when you are looking to volunteer! We operate Monday through Friday and are closed on Federal holidays.
  • Types of Volunteers Needed: individual/adult; individual/college; individual/high school; families with children; adult groups of less than 5; adult groups of 6 or more, including corporate teams
  • Hours Needed: business hours during the week