GIVE.SERVE. BELONG.

HighPoint is a volunteer-driven organization, which means we couldn't function without consistent, driven volunteers who provide a strong, loving community committed to loving others well. As our ministry has grown, our need for volunteers has risen. Will you join us in helping provide support for the practical and spiritual needs of the community?

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Clothes Closet Safety Monitor

  • Tuesdays 5:15 - 7:30 pm

  • Thursdays 5:15 - 7:30 pm

  • The Clothes Closet Safety Monitor is responsible for overseeing client activities during busy nights in the Clothes Closet. This role ensures clients receive help finding what they need while maintaining order and organization in the space, fostering a positive shopping experience.

    Responsibilities:

    • Monitor client activities to ensure a smooth and respectful environment

    • Assist clients in locating specific clothing items and sizes

    • Maintain order and organization within the Clothes Closet

    • Provide support and answer any questions clients may have

    • Communicate effectively with team members to address any issues

    Skills:

    • Strong observational skills, effective communication, empathy, customer service, and the ability to remain calm under pressure.

Clothes Closet Team Member

  • Tuesdays 5:15 - 7:30 pm

  • Wednesdays 10:45 am - 1 pm

  • Thursdays 5:15 - 7:30 pm

  • 1st Friday of Every Month 8:30 - 10:30 am

  • The Clothes Closet Team manages the collection, organization, and distribution of clothing donations. Volunteers assist with sorting and arranging clothing and maintain a welcoming environment for clients to select items.

    • Role: Manage clothing donations.


    • Responsibilities: Sort and organize clothing, maintain a welcoming environment.


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Donation Intake Team Member

  • 1st Saturday of each month 8:45 - 11:00 am

  • The Donation Intake team is responsible for receiving, organizing, and processing donations. Volunteers help ensure that all items are properly sorted and ready for distribution or sale.

    • Role: Process and organize incoming donations.


    • Responsibilities: Receive, sort, and prepare items for distribution or sale.


    • Skills Required: Organizational skills, attention to detail.

Lobby Host

  • Tuesdays 5:15 - 7:30 pm

  • Thursdays 5:15 - 7:30 pm

  • The Lobby Host focuses on providing direct support and assistance to individuals and families seeking help. Volunteers should be compassionate and possess strong interpersonal skills as they engage with clients to assess needs and offer appropriate resources.

    • Role: Offer direct support to individuals and families in need.


    • Responsibilities: Engage with clients, assess needs, and offer resources.


    • Skills Required: Compassion, strong interpersonal skills.

eBay Team Member

  • Tuesdays 5:15 - 7:30 pm

  • Shop HighPoint volunteers help us price non-essential donations and prepare them for sale.

    Team eBay works with clothing items. This team takes clothing items and lists them on eBay. That includes taking pictures and following a procedure to list the items under our Shop HighPoint eBay store. Computer skills are a plus and this schedule is flexible without set times for volunteering. Training is available for all positions.

    • Role: Assist with operations or sales events.


    • Responsibilities: Sorts prices and prepares both new and used items for resale.

    • Skills Required: Customer service, inventory management.

Spanish Interpreters

  • Tuesdays 10:45 am - 1:00 pm

  • Wednesdays 10:45 am - 1:00 pm

  • Spanish Interpreters help ensure clear and respectful communication between HighPoint team members and Spanish-speaking clients. Their assistance removes language barriers so clients can communicate their needs, understand their options, and fully access available services.

    Responsibilities:

    • Interpret conversations accurately and respectfully

    • Help clients understand available services and procedures

    • Assist staff and volunteers with clear communication

    • Protect client privacy and confidentiality

    Skills:

    • Proficiency in English and Spanish, clear communication, cultural awareness, accuracy, and discretion

TraderBaker Donation Processor/Sorter

  • Flexible Schedule; approximately 2-3 hours per week

  • The Donation Processor/Sorter clears the Traderbaker intake shelves and prepares donated items for transport to the Traderbaker trailer. By organizing donations by season and category, this role helps items move efficiently through tagging and resale.

    Responsibilities:

    • Clear donated items from the Traderbaker intake shelves

    • Sort and organize items by season and category

    • Move organized items to the Traderbaker trailer

    • Bring items inside for tagging by other team members

    • Help maintain clean and organized intake and storage areas

    Skills:

    • Organization, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to safely lift and move donated items.

TraderBaker Clothing Pricer/Stocker

  • Flexible Schedule; approximately 2-3 hours per week

  • The Donation Processor/Sorter clears the Traderbaker intake shelves and prepares donated items for transport to the Traderbaker trailer. By organizing donations by season and category, this role helps items move efficiently through tagging and resale.

    Responsibilities:

    • Clear donated items from the Traderbaker intake shelves

    • Sort and organize items by season and category

    • Move organized items to the Traderbaker trailer

    • Bring items inside for tagging by other team members

    • Help maintain clean and organized intake and storage areas

    Skills:

    • Organization, attention to detail, teamwork, and the ability to safely lift and move donated items.

Looking for a group opportunity?

Group volunteer opportunities are perfect if you have a sports team, Sunday school class, small group, or office team that wants to volunteer together.

Tour & Serve

This is a great work team-building opportunity. We will schedule a date for your group to tour HighPoint with our Executive Director, Annette Ball. After learning about the services we provide, your team will have the opportunity to serve your community in our food pantry.

Tour & Serve

Each Thursday between 5:00 - 7:30 pm. Appointment Required.

Meal Providers

HighPoint serves 3 meals each week to our client families and are always looking for additional groups to work with. The group would prepare, provide and serve the meal to client families. Some positions require some additional food safety training.

Youth for Truth Meal Provider

3rd and 4th Tuesday of the month, 5:00 - 7:00 pm,
for approximately 30 students (2-5 volunteers needed)

Special Projects

“Many hands make light work.” This is especially true of special projects at HighPoint. We gratefully rely on groups to help with client events, facility needs, and other projects that can’t be completed during normal operating hours. Depending on the time of year, special projects might include packing Thanksgiving boxes, restocking food shelves, changing out seasonal clothes in our closet, or refreshing our paint.

Light Cleaning Projects

Flexible - Whenever convenient during HIghPoint business hours

Sign Up to Volunteer as an Individual:

Choose a volunteer opportunity.

Take a look at the volunteer opportunities above. Determine if any of the available positions fit your preferred schedule and desired area of giftedness. We want you to enjoy your time volunteering at HighPoint and serve with purpose.

Submit the Volunteer Interest Form.

Complete the volunteer interest form below. Once we receive your form, we will reach out to discuss your interest and answer any questions you have. Please know all positions require a volunteer application and some positions require a background check. Once approved, we will connect you with the team leader who can schedule a day and time for you to come in.

Volunteer Interest Form

Sign Up to Volunteer as an Group:

Choose a group volunteer opportunity.

Learn more about our group opportunities above. Select the one that best fits your group’s schedule and desired area of service.

Submit the Group Interest Form.

Tell us more about your group. Once we receive your form, we will reach out to discuss your interest, answer any questions you have, and schedule a time for your group to serve at HighPoint.

Group Interest Form