Get Involved
There Are Many Ways to Be Part of This Work
At Good Shepherd Center, volunteers are an essential part of our mission to feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and foster transition to housing. Whether you are serving a meal, helping prepare an apartment for move-in day, rescuing food, or organizing a community drive, your time and energy directly support neighbors working toward stability.
We welcome individuals, families, businesses, congregations, schools, civic groups, and community partners looking for meaningful ways to get involved.
🍽 Serve Meals & Support Daily Operations
Help create a welcoming environment where guests are met with dignity, consistency, and care.
- Soup Kitchen Meal Prep & Service
Assist with preparing, serving, and cleaning up meals for guests in our Soup Kitchen. - Grocery Giveaway Support
Help distribute groceries and household essentials during our weekly Grocery Giveaway. - Kitchen & Dining Room Support
Support the daily flow of meal service by helping clean, organize, stock supplies, and reset spaces.
Great for: Individuals, small groups, recurring volunteers
🏠 Help Neighbors Move Into Housing
Be part of the moment someone transitions from homelessness into a home of their own.
- Welcome Home Kits
Assemble kitchen, bathroom, or household starter kits for individuals and families moving into housing. - Donation Drives
Organize drives for towels, linens, kitchen supplies, cleaning items, and other housing essentials.
Great for: Businesses, churches, civic groups, families
🥕 Fight Food Insecurity
Help rescue, sort, and distribute food that supports our shelter kitchen, Grocery Giveaway, and community food partners.
- Second Helpings Food Rescue Drivers
Pick up donated food from local grocery stores and community partners. - Food Sorting & Distribution
Sort rescued food donations and help organize items for distribution. - Meal Delivery
Help deliver meals to seniors and families facing food insecurity, ensuring neighbors with limited mobility or transportation continue to have access to nutritious food and consistent support. - Community Garden & Outdoor Projects
Support seasonal planting, garden upkeep, and outdoor beautification projects. - Food & Supply Drives
Coordinate collection drives for shelf-stable foods, hygiene products, and other high-need items.
Great for: Active volunteers, groups, flexible schedules
✨ Use Your Skills
Professional talents and creative skills help strengthen every part of our work.
- Administrative & Office Support
Assist with mailings, organizing materials, and office projects. - Photography, Video & Storytelling
Help document events, programs, and community impact. - Event Planning & Community Outreach
Support fundraising events, awareness campaigns, and community engagement efforts. - Silent Auction Committee
Help build successful silent auctions by identifying potential auction items, reaching out to local businesses, securing donations, and supporting the planning and promotion of fundraising events. - Specialized Professional Services
Share professional expertise in areas such as healthcare, legal support, construction, education, or technology.
Great for: Professionals, creatives, students, community partners
🧹 Support Shelter & Campus Spaces
Help create safe, welcoming, and functional spaces across our campuses.
- Campus Beautification
Assist with landscaping, seasonal planting, mulching, and outdoor cleanup. - Donation Organization
Help sort, organize, and prepare donated items for distribution. - Day Shelter Desk Support
Help support guests throughout the day by assisting at the Day Shelter desk, answering basic questions, and helping staff keep daily services running smoothly.
Great for: Corporate groups, service days, hands-on volunteers
🤝 Group & Corporate Engagement
Looking for a meaningful team-building opportunity? We work closely with businesses, congregations, schools, civic organizations, and community groups to create customized volunteer experiences.
Opportunities can include:
- Meal service projects
- Donation drives
- Campus beautification projects
- Kit assembly events
- Seasonal service opportunities
Volunteer Opportunities At A Glance
👨👩👧 Family Friendly
🏢 Great for Groups
🕒 Flexible Scheduling
💪 Active & Hands-On
🏠 Housing Focused
🍽 Food Service Support
🌿 Outdoor Opportunities
📦 Donation & Supply Drives
Ready to Get Involved?
We would love to help you find the right opportunity.
To schedule a tour, learn more about volunteer opportunities, or discuss a group project, contact Good Shepherd’s Volunteer and Community Engagement Manager at ebrown@goodshepherdwilmington.com or call 910.763.4424 x142.
- Make a Donation
- Volunteer
- Sponsor an Event
- Host a Fundraiser
- Host a Drive
- Sponsor a Meal
Great for: Businesses, churches, civic groups, families
Steps to being a part of our invaluable volunteer team:
- Complete the Volunteer Application
- Return your completed application:
By Mail: Good Shepherd Center, Attn: Volunteer Coordinator, 811 Martin St., Wilmington, NC 28401
By Email: ebrown@goodshepherdwilmington.org - We will contact you to schedule your on-site volunteer orientation session.
- At orientation, we will tour the facility as a group, learn about all of our agency programs, and have an interactive discussion of the volunteer handbook and current volunteer needs.
- Matching your availability and interest with our current needs, we’ll find a place for you to do meaningful work as part of the invaluable Good Shepherd Volunteer team!
Please feel free to contact us with any questions! Contact our Volunteer Coordinator at ebrown@goodshepherdwilmington.org or 910-763-4424 x 142.
“The people at Good Shepherd helped me feel seen at a time when I felt invisible.”
Former Guest