Volunteer at The River
Volunteering at The River gives people a feeling of satisfaction. A sense of fulfillment. It’s about providing nutrition while nourishing a connected community. The River counts on neighbors to help neighbors in need. We invite you to step inside. See who we serve. See how we serve. See why we serve.
Current Volunteer Opportunities:
Ryan
“The recent COVID-19 pandemic, and the time off from work it granted me, provided an excellent opportunity to give back to a community that has given me so much. I look forward to continued participation in the great work being done at The River during these difficult times and when a sense of normalcy finally returns.”
Brinnan
“Volunteering at The River allows me to help my community in both a timely and tangible way. I always leave The River with a full heart and a smile on my face (even if the mask is hiding it!)”
Laetitia
“The reason I volunteer is because I love being able to serve a community that’s given so much to me. Having a visual of how my work is impacting others motivates me to work harder and come back.”
Miesha
“I love seeing how excited the kids get when the MUNCH truck pulls up to their neighborhood.”
Jake
“When it comes to these tough times, I have found helping out those in need also helps myself keep a healthy mindset. I hope everyone is staying safe out there and sticking together, alone.”
Kelsey
“By nature, my profession is humanitarian aid work, and I think it is very important to be involved and give back to the community that you are in. Now, more than ever, we need to support each other, and especially the most vulnerable and most marginalized.”
Deb
“It’s great to be part of an effort to feed so many while we all strive to meet life’s new challenges. But, I miss The River market sessions pre-virus. They were lively — a time for all to meet, shop and enjoy a shared meal. Volunteers personally assisted shoppers as they filled their own carts. A happy face through the crowd perhaps told of a great find at the Caring Closet or another wonderful River meal. I look forward to a time when we can meet in person again.”
Ali & Colleen
“The world is a mess right now and this is one small thing we can do to make it better. As students, we are kind of isolated from the community, so it is nice to be able to give back and be in the community. And everyone is so nice!”