Volunteers

Valley Churches United is a unique among nonprofits because we operate with a 90%+ volunteer staff.  When Annette Marcum founded Valley Churches, her vision was to maintain an all-volunteer staff and she was able to do so for many years. The growth of the organization eventually required hiring a small, dedicated staff, but much of the work is still done by volunteers. The food pantry, in fact, is run entirely by volunteers.

Where donations are the life-blood of Valley Churches, its volunteers are the heart and soul.  We have a variety of volunteer opportunities, including positions that require a regular commitment (for example, 3 hours per week), as well as positions requiring a once-a year commitment, such as working on one of our fundraisers or special events, or helping in our boutique.

VCUM Volunteers 1

Professional Services

We also need professionals who can offer their services for free (or at a discounted rate). If you are a professional whose skills might be applicable to our organization and you are interested in helping out, please give us a call!

VCUM Volunteers 3

Training

New volunteers are matched with jobs based on their skills, their interest, and their availability. After a tour of our facilities, new volunteers are trained on-the-job.

If you are interested in volunteering, please come into our office or pantry and ask to fill out a form. Our Volunteer Coordinator will then contact you regarding placement.