Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer Opportunities

Complete the Matthews HELP Center Volunteer Application here

Matthews HELP Center offers a variety of volunteer opportunities to match the interest of anyone 14 years of age or older. Volunteers normally work one four-hour shift per week. Shifts are 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, or 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday.

Below are some of the volunteer opportunities available to you. Click on each opportunity to learn more. 

• Volunteer Receptionist
• ESL Volunteer
• Food Pantry Volunteer
• Perishable Food Pick Up
• Maintenance Worker
• Thrift Shop Worker
• Thrift Shop Cashier
• Internships

For more information about the volunteer program at Matthews HELP Center, contact Koreen Marx at koreen@matthewshelpcenter.org or (704) 847-8383 ext. 226.

Volunteer Receptionist

• Answer incoming calls.
• Greet visitors and direct them to the appropriate staff.
• Shifts are Monday through Friday:
  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and
  • 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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ESL Volunteer

Volunteers to help out with our ESL classes.

Apply here

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Food Pantry Volunteer

• Sort food from congregations, businesses, civic groups and individuals.
• Stock shelves in food storage area and food pantry.
• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds.
• Receive and fill food orders for families in need.
• Break down bulk food items into family-size servings.
• Accept food donations.
• Volunteer Shifts are Monday through Saturday:
  • 9:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., and
  • 12:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Apply here

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Perishable Food Pick-Up

• Pick-up perishable food donations from local businesses and the Matthews Community Farmers Market.

Apply here

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Maintenance Volunteers

• General handyman skills needed for minor repairs, painting, plumbing, building shelves, gardening, etc.; serve in an "as-needed" capacity.

Apply here

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Thrift Boutique Workers

• Sort incoming clothing and other donations (household items, toys, books, etc.)
• Price items for sale.
• Take items and clothing to the sales floor.
• Re-hang clothing left in dressing rooms.
• Straighten shelves.
• Other tasks as needed.
• This position requires a four hour commitment.
• Shifts are Monday - Saturday:
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and
  • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Apply here

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Thrift Boutique Cashier

• Ring up customer sales on cash register.
• Take money and make correct change.
• Bag purchases for customers.
• Be pleasant and inviting
• Cashier experience preferred.
• This position requires a four hour commitment.
• Shifts are Monday - Saturday:
  • 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., and
  • 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Apply here

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Internships

As a student intern at Matthews HELP Center, you will experience real-world opportunities you won’t find in the classroom. You may find yourself assisting our Social Workers, helping out in Backporch Treasures, providing client assistance by packing food from our Food Pantry, working on special projects with our Fundraising Team, or other assorted duties as they arise. You will also have fun! Matthews HELP Center is a great place to intern!

Apply here

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