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Volunteer Opportunities

Want to help? Local places that need volunteers — meals, shelters, drives and more.

7 listings

Listings

Food & meals

Congregational Kitchen – volunteer

  • Town Allegan, Allegan County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-673-3139Website
How to get in
Call the church office at 269-673-3139 to volunteer with the Thursday dinner or the Backpack Meal Program.
Cost
Free

All staff are volunteers. Call to ask about age limits.

Source: First Congregational Church of Allegan (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Shelter support

Emergency Shelter Services – volunteer

  • Town Benton Harbor, Berrien County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-925-1131Website
How to get in
Sign up on their website (individual or group). Tasks: shelter upkeep, cooking breakfast, sorting at the 6° Resale Store.
Cost
Free

Call to ask about age limits.

Source: Emergency Shelter Services (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food & meals

The Benton Harbor Soup Kitchen – volunteer (Short Notice List)

Call to confirm

  • Town Benton Harbor, Berrien County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-925-8204Directions
Where
174 W Main Street, Benton Harbor, MI 49022 (Berrien Co.)
Who can go
Age 12+; ages 12–17 need a signed liability release; under 18 may not operate slicers/knives
How to get in
Fill out the online volunteer form to join the Short Notice List (SNL). New volunteers are not taken just for holidays.
Cost
Free
Website

📞 Call to confirm. We found these details online but haven't confirmed them by phone yet.

Source: The Soup Kitchen, Inc. (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

General volunteering

Charitable Union – volunteer

  • Town Battle Creek, Calhoun County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-964-7234Directions
Where
85 Calhoun Street, Battle Creek, MI 49017 (Calhoun Co.)
How to get in
Call 269-964-7234.
Cost
Free
Website

Volunteers young and old are welcome.

Source: Charitable Union (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food & meals

SHARE Center – volunteer (serve meals)

  • Town Battle Creek, Calhoun County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-964-8133Directions
Where
120 Grove Street, Battle Creek, MI 49037 (Calhoun Co.)
How to get in
Sign up for a volunteer shift online (link on their website), or call the SHARE Center at 269-964-8133.
Cost
Free
Website

Call to ask about age limits.

Source: SHARE Center (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Food & meals

Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes – volunteer

  • Town Kalamazoo, Kalamazoo County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-488-2617Directions
Where
901 Portage St, Kalamazoo, MI 49001 (Kalamazoo Co.)
How to get in
Call the office at 269-488-2617 or email info@kzoolf.org. Individuals and groups welcome.
Cost
Free
Website

Call to ask about age limits.

Source: Kalamazoo Loaves & Fishes (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21

Shelter support

KeyStone Place – volunteer

  • Town Centreville, St. Joseph County
  • Hours Not published — call to confirm
Call 269-467-7078Directions
Where
505 E Market St, Centreville, MI 49032 (St. Joseph Co.)
How to get in
Call KeyStone Place at 269-467-7078 or use the volunteer form on their website.
Cost
Free
Website

Call to ask about age limits.

Source: KeyStone Place (official site) · Last verified: 2026-10-21