Our award winning Volunteer Program is an integral part of our services and relationships.  With the dedication of 130,000 hours a year, volunteers are what make our work possible.

St. Anthony Foundation welcomes more than 9,000 people each year from every sector of the community from students to corporate employees to engage in direct service to the poor and homeless.

Volunteer projects range from serving trays to guests in the Dining Room, sorting clothes to preparing the Clothing Program for service, to skills-based service in the Tenderloin Tech Lab, Clinic, and Social Work Center. Volunteer projects range from regular shifts to special group projects designed for large or small teams.

Our professionally structured program provides volunteers with an empowering and educational experience. Service at St. Anthony's is more than volunteerism, it's an opportunity to connect with the people of the Tenderloin community through shared moments of compassion and the gratification of creating positive change.  All volunteers are given a n orientation to St. Anthony's programs, guests and neighborhood to prepare them for their volunteer experience.

St. Anthony's has several volunteer programs to meet the specific needs of different types of volunteers.  Please read the following to see which program best meets your situation and interests.

Individuals:
This program is for individuals (13 yrs and older) or small groups (5 or less, a family or small group of friends) who want to do a single day of service in the Dining Room or want to become an ongoing volunteer.  There are a wide variety of service projects for individuals in both our direct service programs and other Foundation departments.  All new volunteers must attend an orientation.  To learn more about our volunteer opportunities and orientation please fill out our volunteer form.

Groups:
St. Anthony's welcomes all academic, faith based, and social groups. We invite our volunteer groups to participate in our Justice Education Program which offers volunteers a holistic service experience.  This program is for groups of high school age and older.  Service opportunities are available 7 days a week and the Justice Education Program is available Monday through Friday.  To learn more about our group volunteer program or to sign up for a group volunteer project please fill out our volunteer form.

Corporate and Adult Civic Organization Projects:
St. Anthony Foundation has had the privilege of partnering with members of the corporate and
civic community for many years. We have worked with them on a wide variety of projects from service days to individual volunteers offering time and professional skills through company/organization sponsored service programs. To inquire about your group partnering with St. Anthony Foundation fill out our volunteer form.

Internships:
Internships at St. Anthony Foundation are designed for students at the undergraduate and graduate levels as well as high school students who are able to make a semester or year long commitment to our organization. St. Anthony Foundation offers a comprehensive and individualized internship program designed to serve both the needs of the foundation as well as the learning goals of the intern. Opportunities for direct service, enrichment and reflection are made available throughout the semester.  To learn more about our internship opportunities please fill out our internship form.

Service-Learning:
Service-Learning is a teaching and learning pedagogy that integrates meaningful service, instruction and reflection to enrich the learning experience, teach civic responsibility and strengthen communities.  Faculty teaching service-learning courses are encouraged to partner with us to design projects for their students.  If you are a service-learning professor or student and would like to learn more about our comprehensive program please fill out our service-learning form.

For more information on volunteering:

Individuals contact Marie O’Connor by email or at (415) 592-2726

Corporate and Adult Civic groups contact Dolores Gould by email or at (415) 592-2704

Groups, Interns and Service-Learners contact Celina Sutton by email or at (415) 592-2728

School groups interested in volunteering please refer to our Justice Education page to learn more about volunteer, immersion and internship opportunities.