Volunteer
What to Expect
While volunteering at Manna, you can expect a supportive environment and satisfaction from working alongside other community members to help achieve our mission. No experience necessary; we online and on-the-job training. You control how frequent your commitment is by joining a monthly team, serving every now and then, or trying it out for a one time experience!
See our 'Serving Safely at Manna’ Trainings below for an idea of what to expect!
Community Kitchen Volunteers
Volunteers are core to the operations of our Community Kitchen. Our volunteers frequently help sort donations, cook meals, stock shelves in our Food Market, and pick up food donations.
For more Information:
For general kitchen volunteer inquiries, contact our Kitchen Volunteer Coordinator by email.
For Community Service Hours, please contact our Community Kitchen Manager through email, call (970)385-5095 ext 105, or stop by in person to inquire.
The minimum age to volunteer independently is 13. Younger volunteers must be accompanied by an adult. Individuals and groups are welcome.
Manna Garden Volunteers
The Manna Garden accepts volunteers during our weekly workdays on Thursdays from 9 AM-11 AM. Our volunteers help us pull weeds, harvest and clean vegetables, and tend our garden. In the fall, the hours move to 10 AM-12 PM.
We do not have garden volunteer opportunities December - April as the garden is closed for winter.
For more Information:
Please email our Garden Manager.
Minimum age to volunteer independently is 12. Younger volunteers must be supervised by an adult (1 adult per volunteer under age 12). Individuals and groups are welcome. Please read the Garden Visitor Agreements.
How do I start volunteering?
First check out our volunteer connection web platform, VOMO. Create an account to view available volunteer opportunities. Then, sign up for whichever date and time works best for you! Sign any waivers or consent forms and complete any required orientation or safety training before you volunteer. This will set you up for success!
Want more information?
To schedule a one-hour tour or to get answers to your specific questions, contact Kristin Peska, Training and Development Director. To schedule a group, see contact information below.
If you want to share your experience or interest with us, we do accept volunteers to help us with specific projects on a case by case basis. We love working with volunteers who have a background in areas such as: Training & education, repair, painting, construction, building or grounds maintenance, listening & compassionate presence, chef/culinary training, volunteer development, event planning, docent/ambassador/tour guide, photography, Board of Directors, and leadership. If you have an area of expertise you want to share with Manna please contact Kristin and include what experience you have and that you would be interested in utilizing those skills while volunteering at Manna.