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“Volunteering at the Poverello has been the about the most fulfilling thing I’ve done and the best opportunity to make a difference.”

The Poverello Center could not serve Western Montana’s hungry and homeless without our community volunteers.

Our volunteer program exists to further the mission and goals of the Poverello Center and to enable our volunteers to directly experience our philosophy of providing food, shelter, help, and hope to all who ask.

Volunteers become ambassadors for the organization and they continue to transform the world: one person at a time.

Who are the Poverello Center’s volunteers?

The Pov’s volunteers are women, men, and young people who reflect the diversity of our community. Volunteers come from many different backgrounds, and bring their unique experience to build authentic relationships that transcend class barriers. They are open to new experiences, and to the learning and practice of non-violence, gentle personalism, and hospitality.

What do volunteers at the Poverello Center do?

Every year, thousands of volunteers give their time, energy, and hearts to the Pov community. These volunteers worked an amazing 35,000 hours last year.  It is no exaggeration to say that we would not be able to accomplish our work without our volunteers.

Many of our volunteers work along-side staff and clients in the soup kitchen to do early morning kitchen prep, prepare meals, and serve-up food, drinks, and hospitality in a cafeteria setting. 

Volunteers can also work in the clothing room, food pantry, provide respite care for children, or provide administrative assistance.

Volunteers can assist at all four locations through a variety of ways.

Volunteers also provide invaluable assistance on special events and through board committees.

At the Poverello Center we encourage one-time volunteer service, large groups, children over fourteen, and folks who need to fulfill school or court-ordered community service requirements.

Volunteer Opportunities Off-Site
In addition to on-site volunteering, there are many other ways to learn more, get involved, and further the Pov’s mission. 

• Food, toiletries, and toilet paper drives
• Garage sales
• Buy a Pov t-shirt
• Donate gifts of stock
• Attend a Pov event
• Do a penny drive for the Pov
• Invite the Pov to do outreach at your church, school, school or community group
• Planned giving
• Donate to the Real Change/Spare Change Program
• Donate to United Way of Missoula County
• Donate on-line to the Pov TODAY!

 
Internships & Service Learning
The Pov has numerous partnerships with colleges and universities to provide placements for students in professional programs.

The Pov also employs volunteers from the AmeriCorps VISTA program and Jesuit Volunteers of America.  Please contact Ellie Hill, Executive Director about these specific opportunities.
For more information on volunteering or to sign up, please contact our volunteer coordinator.

“Our volunteers create a better world for homeless individuals, one person and one act of kindness at a time.” –Kevin Johnson, Volunteer Coordinator

Kate Morsch
Volunteer Coordinator
(406) 728-1809
katemorsch@montana.com