Connecting Community to Impact

Volunteers and Donors are force multipliers. Working side by side with staff and contributing when and what they can, they enable the Franciscan Center to offer thousands of Baltimoreans in need of a continuum of care that includes food, clothing, counseling, health care, housing, and training in the culinary arts and technology.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Corporate Day
of Service

We welcome corporate groups to volunteer in our dining program and enjoy a service day for team building and community engagement.

We request groups to provide personnel for serving between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. To obtain more information about the program and its requirements, please reach out to our Community Impact Coordinator.

Student Service
Learning Hours

At the Franciscan Center, we believe service-learning is an essential piece of a comprehensive education. In addition to the personal and professional growth opportunities that service-learning provides, students benefit by gaining exposure to diverse perspectives and deepening their understanding of complex social issues.

To obtain more information about the program and its requirements, please reach out to our Community Impact Coordinator.

Daily Lunch
Program

(Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.)

Volunteers are needed to welcome guests, plate meals, serve food and drinks, host the dining room, maintain cleanliness, assist guests in need, help with cleanup, and engage in conversation.

Evening Community Dinner

(Tuesday and Wednesday 5:30 pm-7:00 pm)

Volunteers are needed to welcome guests, plate meals, serve food and drinks, host the dining room, maintain cleanliness, assist guests in need, help with cleanup, and engage in conversation.

Special
Events

Occasionally, we need volunteers for special events such as our annual gala, Halloween party, Christmas party, and Wine at the Shrine festival. We also organize other fundraisers where volunteers may be required.

Check GivePulse for special event opportunities

Saturday, Food Distributions

On select Saturdays (dates to be determined), the MD Food Bank will be delivering fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food items weighing between 8,000 to 15,000 pounds to our center.

To obtain more information about the program and its requirements, please reach out to our Community Impact Coordinator.