We serve a free meal daily to our neighbors in need. Volunteer shifts start about 30 minutes prior to service so you can get outfitted with your nifty apron, gloves and hairnet. You will then be working on the serving line or passing out cups and utensils to our guests. A warm smile goes a…

Assist staff members in administrative tasks, including filing, telephones, mail sorting and data entry.

Serve as an ambassador of The Smith Center by assisting with a wide variety of tasks, including attending community events and festivals, staffing tables, distributing flyers, greeting visitors and educating the community about The Smith Center.

Friendly & informed ambassadors that narrate stimulating stories and share educational information about The Smith Center.

Help to pack boxed lunches for kids in our kitchen. These meals are served to thousands of kids each day during their after school program.

The academy will teach you the five Emotional First Aid skills of reaching out, protecting, reassuring, organizing and reinforcing. It is taught with the help of rescue personnel and mental health professionals. Becoming a volunteer requires the 36 hours of training, a three-month field-training program, plus mandatory 3-hour continued education classes once per month.