Join the Vincentian CARES Volunteer Family
For more information about how you can make a difference, please submit a volunteer request form. Simply choose which location you are in, complete the form, and our volunteer coordinator will follow up with you to schedule.
Volunteer Opportunities
Vincentian CARES is eternally grateful for the hundreds of volunteers who dedicate their time each year to serving those affected by homelessness. Our volunteers are indispensable to the programs we offer.
Administrative
Volunteers are often needed at our Administrative office in St. Petersburg, as well as our field offices in Central and Southwest Florida.
Tasks include filing data entry, answering and placing phone calls, and stuffing envelopes.
Charlotte CARE Center
Hundreds of volunteers annually contribute to ending homelessness in Charlotte by assisting with meals, cleaning, answering phones, typing, copying, raising money, serving on committees, stocking the pantry, and teaching classes.
To get started, please call us: (941) 627-4313 or complete a volunteer request form.
Group volunteers: If your community, church, or civic group is interested in volunteering or hosting a food and hygiene product drive, please call us: (941) 627-4313
Hillsborough CARE Center
Hillsborough CARE Center (HCC) opened in the summer of 2026 and provides housing and meals for more than 60 veterans. Volunteers will be needed — especially at mealtimes — as the shelter approaches full capacity.
HCC is located at 1409 E. Seneca Ave. in Tampa.
Volunteers: Find out if and when volunteers are needed at HCC by calling (727) 823-2516.
St. Pete Food Center
Individual volunteers are needed to assist in preparing and serving breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Individuals must make a weekly commitment.
Group volunteers are needed to sponsor and serve meals on evenings and weekends and must make a monthly commitment.
St. Pete Thrift Store
Volunteers are asked to provide a minimum two-hour shift to assist with daily functions during business hours:
| Mon – Fri | 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
There is an ongoing need for volunteers to assist with unloading community donations at the back of the store.
Maintenance
ST. PETERSBURG
- Landscaping
- Painting
- Cleaning up brush and debris from around the buildings
Volunteer FAQs
I need volunteer hours for court-ordered community service, can I volunteer at Vincentian CARES?
The Community Thrift Store does take community service volunteers when there’s room.
Click here to fill out the Community Service Request form and someone will get back to you shortly.
What are the age limits for volunteering with Vincentian CARES?
Individuals must be 18 or older to volunteer at the Food Center.
Individuals who are 16 or older may volunteer by themselves at the Community Thrift Store.
Individuals who are 14 or 15 may volunteer with their parental guardian at the Community Thrift Store.
Can my child volunteer with Vincentian CARES to fulfill their Bright Futures Volunteer hours?
Absolutely! Vincentian CARES records all volunteer hours and can send copies of them and/or sign any required forms.
I am only here part of the year, can I still volunteer?
Yes! You are always welcome to volunteer at the Community Thrift Store and Vincentian CARES updates the website regularly with options for seasonal volunteering at the Food Center!
My company/organization wants to have a day of volunteering. How would we do this with Vincentian CARES?
Vincentian CARES frequently takes groups of under 15 for volunteering at the Community Thrift Store, if scheduled in advance.
Vincentian CARES also occasionally has larger projects that would accommodate more than 15 people such as lawn work or painting.
Please fill out the volunteer request form or you can email the Volunteer and Event Coordinator directly at carol@svdp.care.
What is the criteria needed to volunteer?
Vincentian CARES reserves the right to conduct a background screening for all volunteers.
Because you will be working among our clients and/or customers, we will require some basic information about you, which assures the best possible program and safety for all.
Join the Vincentian CARES Volunteer Family
For more information about how you can make a difference, please complete the volunteer request form for your preferred location below.
*For established dinner groups, please click here to view the current dinner calendar.