Volunteer
For many activities, you can start even without experience.
Why volunteer with us
Our volunteers work firsthand, in their city. The role is agreed upon together, based on available time and open activities.
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In the city
At the Dream Center, in supermarkets during food drives, at our locations downtown.
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As a team
You work as a team, together with the organization staff and other volunteers.
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You learn by doing
At first, you are paired with someone already there. Then you choose where to help out.
What volunteers do
Four areas of activity. The role is chosen together, based on available time and skills.
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At the Dream Center
- Picking up food from Banco delle Opere di Carità, the charity food bank
- Unloading and stocking shelves
- Preparing food packages for families
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At food drives
- Welcoming shoppers at supermarkets
- Collecting and sorting donated items
- Transport to the Dream Center
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In the after-school program
- Homework help, alongside staff
- An extra adult who listens and encourages
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At events
- Setup and welcoming guests
- Support during concerts and community events in town
A shift, up close
Short clips filmed by our volunteers: pickup, unloading, shelves, bags ready to go.
- Picking up the pallets
- Unloading at the warehouse
- Organized shelves
- The pantry fills up
- Bags ready in the car
- What the city brings in
How to get started, in four steps
It begins with an introductory meeting. We explain activities, required availability, and necessary steps.
Write to us
On WhatsApp or by email: tell us who you are and when you would be available.
An introductory meeting
We meet, explain the activities, and figure out together where you can lend a hand.
Shadowing
The first few times, you serve alongside an existing team member to learn how things work.
Your shift
We arrange shifts together, based on your schedule and project needs.
Frequently asked questions
If your question is not answered here, write to us: we are glad to help.
Do I need experience to get started?
For many activities, you can start without experience. We agree together on the role and shadowing. For activities involving minors or requiring specific skills, we review the requirements together.
How much time do I need to commit?
It depends on you and the activity you choose. We discuss it at the introductory meeting and arrange shifts together.
Can I help only during a food drive?
Yes. Volunteers are needed during supermarket food drives. Write to us and we will tell you when the next ones are scheduled. Dates are also posted in the news.
I am under 18, or looking for a school project or an internship. Can I participate?
Contact us, through your school or university as well: we will evaluate options and the best fit together.
Can we come as a group or as a company?
Contact us by email at [email protected]: tell us about yourselves and we will see how to organize it together.
Can I help without volunteering?
Sure. You can bring food to Via San Francesco 1, Wednesday mornings from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., or support our activities with a donation.
Together we find where you can lend a hand
Write to us to schedule an introductory meeting.