Volunteer
FareStart is fortunate to be the recipient of the hard work of our talented and dedicated volunteers. Volunteers provide invaluable assistance to FareStart with special events, benefits, shelter delivery runs, serving on strategic committees, and other special projects throughout the organization. A few hours a week can make a tremendous difference!
Due to a limited number of volunteer opportunities, we are currently unable to accept volunteers for court-mandated community service hours. Thank you for your interest and please check back for future opportunities.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
- FareStart Contract Kitchen
- Weekends
- Individuals and groups welcome
- Limited availability
- Shelter Meal Delivery
- Guest Chef Night Volunteering
- Thursdays
- Groups welcome (booked through 2012, but currently taking requests for 2013 groups)
- Individuals welcome (requires an ongoing commitment, start time 4:30 p.m.)
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Development Intern
Join FareStart’s Development Team as an intern! To ensure that every student receives the proper support to succeed, the Development Team raises approximately $3M each year via private fundraising sources and special events. The Development Team is seeking an energetic intern that is passionate about FareStart’s mission and can assist in furthering FareStart’s success. Hone your guest relations and organizational skills, while also learning about strategic event planning and trouble-shooting. Assist in tasks ranging from creating collateral materials to public speaking to general administrative work. This is an unpaid internship. The position has a flexible schedule consisting of 10 to 15 hours per week and a minimum of a 3 month time commitment. -
Mock Interview Volunteer
Our Student Services department is seeking volunteers to conduct mock interviews. Students in Week 11-16 are working hard on their job search and an essential part of the process is being able to practice their interviewing skills with mock employers. We are looking for individuals that will be able to provide a real-life interview experience for our students and will be able to identify and communicate the students’ strengths and opportunities. This is an invaluable experience for our students and plays a crucial part in their success. Mock interviews occur on Wednesday Mornings from 8 am to 10 am once every six weeks at FareStart. The ideal applicant will have experience hiring and managing people, in the food service/hospitality industry is a huge plus. -
Personal Product Inventory Volunteer
FareStart is looking for a volunteer to help increase efficiency by organizing and maintaining the personal products closet. These personal products (such as toiletries and clothing) are provided to students as they make their way throughout the program and are essential to their comfort and success. After the initial organization the volunteer will develop a system to manage the supply and maintain a sufficient inventory of each item, communicating with staff when a certain item needs to be replenished. Opportunity schedule is flexible. Initial organization would require a couple of hours and following weekly maintenance could be done in an one hour or less. The opportunity would take place during regular business hours and at the FareStart building (7th & Virginia).
In addition to these ongoing opportunities we also have one time projects and special events for which we recruit volunteers. Sign up to receive volunteer opportunity updates by email.
Volunteer Application Form
If you are interested in volunteering with FareStart, please complete our Volunteer Application Form. Our community engagement coordinator will contact you regarding available volunteer opportunities.
Internship Opportunities
Each year, FareStart offers a select number of internships. Interested? Click here for more information!
FareStart also seeks dynamic individuals for part time and full time paid positions. Please refer to our Employment Opportunities