Volunteer

We love our volunteers! There are so many ways you can help The Stewpot deliver its life-saving and -enhancing services - check out some of them below!

If you have signed up to volunteer and need to know where to go, please refer to the instructions provided when your volunteer slot was confirmed. Looking for the next month's meal service shifts? We'll post the following month's meal shifts on the first business day of the month between 8 and 10 AM.

individual + group Volunteer Opportunities

Visit volunteer.thestewpot.org to see a list of all current needs and openings where you can make a difference. For group volunteer inquiries of 4 or more individuals (including corporate or civic groups) or if you have a special project in mind, please complete the form at the bottom of the page and we'll be in touch.

Making Manna Bags

When: Anytime
Where: Make at home and schedule a drop off at The Stewpot
Age requirement: None
Family-friendly
Not Outdoors
Virtual Opportunity

Create and drop off manna bags for our neighbors who are hungry. Click here to see what goes into these easy-to-make kits and to register for a drop off.

Streetside Showers

When: Every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month
Where: FPC Dallas south parking lot
Age requirement: 18 and older to volunteer
Outdoors
Wheelchair Accessible

Every second and fourth Thursday of the month we partner with Streetside Showers to provide showers for our neighbors on the street. Volunteers help check-in clients, get them clothes, and clean shower stalls in between guests.

Serving Meals at the Second Chance Cafe

When: Every day - breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts
Where: Bridge Homeless Recovery Center
Age requirement: 18 and older
Not Outdoors
Great for organization or corporate groups
Wheelchair Accessible

Since its inception in 1975 The Stewpot has provided food for those who needed it. What started as bowls of soup in the church basement now includes 3 meals away, every day of the year with our partnership at The Bridge Homeless Recovery Center.

Help Distribute Groceries

When: Twice per month and usually on Saturdays between 9 AM and 2 PM.
Where: The Stewpot
Age requirement: 12 and older
Outdoors
Wheelchair Accessible

We need energetic volunteers to help sort, bag, and load up food into family vehicles.

Make Welcome Baskets

When: Anytime
Where: Make at home and schedule a drop off at The Stewpot
Age requirement: None
Family Friendly
Virtual Opportunity

In our Rapid Rehousing (RR) and Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) programs we partner with landlords to help clients get housed, as well as help them with intensive casework services to help them stay that way. To make our clients feel even more at home, we need your help putting together some "Welcome Home" baskets!

Junior or Venturing Crew Volunteer

When: Junior + Venturing Crew | Wednesdays (5:30 - 8:30 PM)
Kids' Club | Saturdays (8:30 AM - 1:30 PM) -
Where: FPC Dallas
Age requirement:
- For Saturday Kids' Club (elementary school) - 16 years or older
- For Junior Crew (middle school) - 18 years or older
- For Venturing Crew (high school) - 21 years or older
Background Check required

Saturday Kids' Club, Junior Crew, and Venturing Crew are designed to meet ongoing educational needs of children at-risk for poverty. Through these programs we offer enrichment opportunities and educational scholarships. Help impact the lives of children today.

Project Brown Bag

When: Anytime
Where: Make at home and schedule a drop off at The Stewpot
Age requirement: None
Family Friendly
Virtual Opportunity

Provide the makings of a sack dinner on holidays for up to 300 of our dining hall guests. Please complete the form at the bottom of the page and we'll contact you with the list of items needed, dates that are currently available, and more information.

Horticultural Therapy Program

When: Variable Schedule
Where: Encore Park Garden
Age restriction: 18 and over
Outdoors

Do you love to garden? We could use your help! The Stewpot’s Horticulture Therapy Program is a unique program that allows our clients an opportunity to learn, get involved, and grow! To learn more, please complete the form at the bottom of the page.

Mail Services

When: shifts available Monday to Friday
Where: The Stewpot
Age requirement: 18 and over
Not Outdoors

The Stewpot is the mailing address for many folks experiencing homelessness. We distribute mail Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 11:30 AM. We are currently looking for volunteers who can help distribute and/or help sort the mail during the week. Please complete the form at the bottom of the page to request more information.

Stewpot Guest Speaker

Interested in having a Stewpot staff representative speak at your congregation, civic organization, non-profit, or place of business? Complete the form at the bottom of the page and we'll contact you to discuss details!