Below is a list of our current volunteer opportunities in order of greatest need for our shelters. While there have been no cases of COVID-19 in any of our programs, the options below are completely contactless for the safety of our clients, staff, and volunteers. If you are interested in any of the opportunities below, or want to learn more about The Friendship shelter, contact Megan Tambio at mtambio@friendshipshelter.org
1.“Guest Chef” Program- prepare and drop off a nutritious dinner of your choice for our homeless clients (30 people). Each night, we serve a hot dinner at both of our shelter locations in Laguna Beach – all provided by local volunteers. This is a great opportunity particularly for families, students, faith groups, etc.
2. Sack lunches- Provide a nutritious lunch for our shelter clients! We accept up to 30 per day at each of our shelters. A typical lunch includes: a sandwich, fruit/veggies, crackers/chips/sweet treat, and a bottled water. Some volunteers prepare and deliver sack lunches on a weekly/monthly basis.
3. Supply drives- Help us to provide our clients with essentials like socks, shoes, toiletries, etc. If you are interested in organizing a supply drive or ordering supplies on our behalf, our Amazon Wish List can be used as a guide or to place orders directly to be delivered to our shelter. To view the Wish List, click here. If you prefer to support our programs with a direct financial donation, you may do so by visiting www.friendshipshelter.org/donate or calling our office at (949) 494-6928 ext. 1.
4. We are also always in need of community advocates to spread the word about homelessness solutions through housing, and how everyone in the community can help to end homelessness, one person at a time.
If you are interested in any of these opportunities, email Megan Tambio at mtambio@friendshipshelter.org.
