Volunteer
The Father McKenna Center has a very small paid staff and volunteers are essential to providing the care and accompaniment that is the legacy of Father Horace McKenna. Thankfully, The Father McKenna Center is graced by hundreds of volunteers each year.
Can you lend a hand?
The Volunteer Program is currently accepting volunteers to support the programs and services offered by the Center.
Volunteer Programs
Click to see list of current opportunties
Day Program
Days: Monday to Friday
Time: 7:30 am – 11:15 am
We are looking for volunteers to greet and guide in guests, help prepare and serve meals, distribute clothing, and clean sanitize our facility.
Kitchen Assistant
7:00 am to 12:00 pm
Assist Kitchen Manager by serving our guests restaurant-style in order to maintain social distance. This position requires extended periods of standing upright.
Meal Service (Breakfast and Lunch)
Assist Kitchen Manager by serving our guests restaurant-style. We ask volunteers to serve our guests as waiters so our guests practice social distancing.
Clothing Distribution
Twice per month
Assist an FMC staff member to distribute clothing to our guests.
Cleaning/Organization Projects Assistant
Assist staff members with sorting and organizing clothing and food donations and/or cleaning and sanitizing our facility.
Food Pantry
Days: Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri (Note: Closed Wednesdays)
Time: 1:15 – 2:45 pm
We are looking for volunteers to help “shop” for canned goods in our Food Pantry for residents who reside in Ward 6. We also need help to distribute fresh produce, milk, eggs, meat, and bread. We ask volunteers to help set up and clean up the food pantry area as well.