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Published 7/15/25 12:00AM

Help Support Our Unhoused Neighbors

Dorothy Day House of Berkeley
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Berkeley, CA
I Want to Volunteer

    • Details

    Commitment Details:
    Our shifts are in 2 hour increments. We are hoping to get consistency in our days of the week commitments.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    25
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Housing & Homelessness, Hunger, Food Security
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+
    Participation Requirements:
    Attend Orientation
    Other Requirements:
    Having a cheerful and friendly disposition goes a long way here at Dorothy Day House. Not being afraid of working with the most vulnerable is paramount.

    Description

    Help Support Our Unhoused Neighbors

    Dorothy Day House is a volunteer based non-profit organization that for over 30 years has provided meals, shelter, and employment for low income residents and people who experience homelessness in Berkeley, California.

    We provide shelter and meals to the unhoused and could use your help for meal services. DDH follows all Berkeley Public Health guidelines. Masks are required and gloves are provided.

    Meals are prepared and served by staff and volunteers.

    TWO-HOUR SHIFTS ARE AVAILABLE IN 2 LOCATIONS, 7 DAYS A WEEK, MULTIPLE SHIFTS PER DAY.

    If you are interested in pitching in, please fill out the volunteer contact sheet: https://www.dorothydayhouseberkeley.org/volunteer

    The volunteer coordinator will reach out to you shortly to discuss your interests and availability.

    Thank you very much!

    Location

    On-site
    1931 Center Street, Berkeley, California, US

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