get involved

Volunteers are the heartbeat of James Island Outreach. From stocking shelves to filling our paperwork, we could not operate without the help of our volunteers.  

We have a wide range of volunteer opportunities available Monday-Saturday mornings with the occasional weeknight opportunity. If you’re looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community, fill out our volunteer form to get started! 

get started:

1. Fill out our volunteer form and select an orientation date to attend.

2. Sign up for Opportunities through the Mobile Serve app.  Learn more at orientation.

  • Volunteers guide clients through our client choice wellness pantry, which is set up similar to a grocery store. Volunteers will assist clients as they select their groceries. 

    Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9am-12pm 

  • When donations arrive, the first stop is the stockroom, where each item is date-checked, sorted, then placed onto a shelf. These volunteers ensure that our pantry stays stocked and ready for clients. 

    Monday-Friday 9am-12pm  

  • Volunteers drive to pick up bakery, meat, and produce from our grocery and farm partners. These volunteers are critical in making sure that food arrives safely for our clients.  

    Monday-Friday mornings 

    Valid driver’s license required, must be able to lift up to 40lbs. 

  • Volunteers set up and distribute prepacked groceries bags filled with pantry items, meat, bread, and deli items. These volunteers also assist clients as they select their fresh produce from our farmer’s market area. 

    Saturdays 8am-12pm 

  • Volunteers register clients in our two databases, Charity Tracker and Link2Feed. These volunteers help us understand the needs of our clients and the services they have sought at JIO and elsewhere. 

    Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 8:45am-12:30pm 

  • Volunteers distribute approved funds to clients with critical, short-term needs.  These volunteers are essential for providing funds to eligible clients.   

    Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 1-2 times per month 

  • Volunteers help conduct a workshop on basic home finances. These volunteers also assist in curriculum development and client registration for the workshop. No advanced education or finance background needed. 

    Hours vary 

  • Volunteers conduct home visits to assess client needs, arrange for contractors to conduct repairs, and follow up on completed projects. No construction experience required.  

    Monday mornings, 9am-12pm 

  • Volunteers assist with basic administrative tasks such as mailings, filing, and maintaining daily activity logs. These volunteers may also assist with event planning and execution.   

    Monday, Wednesday, Friday mornings 10am-12pm 

Volunteer Opportunities 

guidelines

Age Requirements 
Children 12-16 can volunteer during non-client hours and must be accompanied by an adult. 

Dress Code 
We recommend wearing casual, comfortable clothes. Please wear close-toed shoes if working in the pantry or outside. 

Have a group that’s interested in volunteering? 

We welcome schools, businesses, churches, and other groups to volunteer. Fill out our form here to get started!  

WANT TO GET THE WHOLE FAMILY INVOLVED, INCLUDING CHILDREN UNDER 12?

Sign up to volunteer during one our quarterly Family Days.  Activities will be geared toward families working together such as stocking our pantry or stockroom, preparing notes of support for our clients, working on our exterior appearance.  We can accommodate 3-4 families each Family Day.  Contact our Community Engagement Coordinator at volunteer@jioutreach.org for more info.