Volunteer

Be a community hero: join our volunteer team & make a difference

What you can do

Volunteer your time for our community

Would you like to start volunteering with us at Morningstar? We can’t wait to get you started, but there are a few details to take care of first.

Steps to Becoming a Volunteer

1. Speak with Anne
Anne, our Volunteer Coordinator, is in the office Mondays and Thursdays from 9-4 if you would like to speak with her about roles and availability. Stop in, reach out online, or give our office a call at (613) 354-6355

2. Complete a Volunteer Application
A volunteer application package must be completed prior to volunteering with us; a package can be picked up anytime Monday – Friday from 9 – 4. The application process also requires a police check which is conducted at no cost with a provided letter from Morningstar. Note: A record of previous offenses does not necessarily mean an applicant will be disqualified from volunteering.

3. Sign up for a shift
Once you have successfully submitted a volunteer application, you can sign up for a shift! Shifts are scheduled through Signup.com.

Already a registered volunteer?

Sign up for one of our currently available flexible shifts:

Meal Prep Team

Volunteers assist our community chef and help prepare a variety of nutritious meals. Training provided.

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Days: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays
Time: 10:00am – 2:00pm

Sign up for meal prep team

Meal Packaging Team

Volunteers package the nutritious food prepared by our community chefs.

Join Morningstar’s Meal Packaging Team and help us assemble the nutritious food prepared by our Community Chefs and their volunteer teams. This is a fun volunteer activity and family teams are welcome!

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Days: Mon, & Fri
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Days: Wed
Time: 2:30pm – 4:00pm

Sign up for Meal packaging

Wed Meal Team

We need 4 people to help serve food, set up the hall and clean up after the meal.

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Days: Wed 11:00am to 2:00pm

Sign up for wed meal team

Meal Hospitality Team

Volunteers help to distribute packaged meals to clients on-site.

Location: Morningstar Relief Mission, 58 Water St.
Days: Mon, & Fri
Time: 1:15pm – 3:15pm

Sign up for Meal Hospitality

Mobile Meal Delivery Team

Volunteer drivers deliver meals to clients. Several routes are available.

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Days: Mon, Wed, & Fri
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

Sign up for meal delivery

Dishwasher

This volunteer helps the cook by staying on top of dirty pots, dishes, trays, and utensils.

Location: Morningstar Relief Mission, 58 Water St.
Days & Times:
Monday: 10am – 2pm
Tuesday: 10am – 1pm
Wednesday: 10:30am – 3:30pm
Friday: 10am – 3:30 pm

Sign up for Dishwasher

Morningstar Cook’s Assistant

Volunteers work directly with the community chef and monitor stoves and ovens and provide support in the kitchen.

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Days: Mon, Wed & Fri
Time: 10:00am to 1:00pm
Day: Tue
Time: 10:00am to 2:00pm

Sign up for cook's assistant

Water St Assistance

Come and help with a variety of tasks: greeting people at the front door, answering telephone calls, admin assist, sorting donations, or stocking the pantry to help Morningstar staff. Shifts are available Monday to Friday.

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Monday: 9:00am – 4:00pm, or 11:00am – 2:00pm
Tuesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm, or 11:00am – 2:00pm
Wednesday: 9:00am – 4:00pm, or 11:00am – 2:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm, or 10:00am – 2:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 12:00pm, or 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Sign up for Water Street assistance

Clothing/Food Bank Sorters

Help sort, fold and size used and new clothing that is donated and sort and date food in the food bank.

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Date: Mon, Wed, & Fri
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm

Sign up for clothing/food sorting

NDSS Student Supervisor

We have students from NDSS School to Community program who help with meal prep on Mon & Tue. This volunteer would supervise those students with assigned tasks.

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Days: Mon & Tue
Time: 12:00pm – 1:30pm

Sign up for NDSS Student Supervisor

Cleaner

We need 2 cleaners on Tue & Thur to keep our mission looking good. Duties include cleaning floors, bathrooms and a general tidy up.

Location: Morningstar Mission, 58 Water St.
Days: Tue & Thur
Time: 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Sign up for cleaner

For more information about other volunteer opportunities, please contact us or call the office at 613-354-6355.