Pantry volunteers help stock and distribute food to the families that we serve, separate items from cases / bulk quantities at the pantry, help clients select food items during pantry operations, coordinate pantry food donations from member churches, and more.

Volunteer Counselors are trained to answer calls coming in to our 24-hour crisis hotline including providing referrals, emotional support, and trauma-informed care to callers. Commitment: Advocate Training; 3 hours of hotline orientation & shadowing; 2 hour shifts available weekly or monthly, Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Chatfield College events like the Nun Run 5K & the Quilt, Car and Craft Show are made possible because of the many fine volunteers who give of their time and talents.

We would love to bring some fresh life to our website and correspondence. If you’re creative and savvy with designing software, please reach out!

Volunteers help provide childcare at CPAF’s shelters. They spend time reading, drawing, and playing–following the child’s lead and engaging their interests! Child care volunteers play a critical role in supporting children who have experienced loss and trauma. Commitment: Advocate Training; 2 hour shelter orientation; 2-4 hours monthly on weekdays, evenings, and/or weekends.

Volunteers help staff information tables at community events, plan or host volunteer & donor gatherings, canvass neighborhood businesses, connect CPAF to in-language media outlets, create or write social media & online content, and much more! Commitment: 2 hour outreach orientation; 1-2 volunteer hours per month.