Want to Make a Difference?

Volunteers are at the heart of FIES and provide the helping hands that make it possible for FIES to serve the hungry and homeless. Over the years, FIES has been blessed with numerous volunteers who, individually or as part of a community group or one of our many supporting congregations, have made a difference in the lives of the many men, women and children who come to FIES for help. Join our volunteers and you too can make a difference.

FIES has many volunteer opportunities and you can help whether you have a little or a lot of time to offer. Volunteers are needed to help in the office, pick up food, sort donated goods, interview walk-in clients and bag and distribute food, just to name a few of the many opportunities where volunteers can make a difference.

The FIES programs operate through the support and drive of hundreds of volunteers from local congregations, community groups, and individuals.

We have more than 30 congregations supporting our efforts and supplying the majority of our volunteers.

Volunteer as an individual
Volunteer as a congregation

Volunteer as an individual

Volunteer Application (in PDF format)

New Vista Transitional Living Center: 714-680-3691

• Office Assistants - answer phones and basic questions about FIES, refer clients to other organizations, and provide minor office assistance.
• Maintenance - provides basic upkeep of the housing units and grounds.
• Organization - sorts donated supplies at the main office.
• Food Shoppers - shop for the basic food supplies for the families residing at New Vista.
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Food Distribution Center: 714-735-0255

• Interviewers - assist walk-in clients with their specific needs.
• Food Baggers - unload and sort food deliveries, bag the food, and pass it out to clients.
• Transportation - provides an on-call truck and driver for pick-up of food and larger donations.
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Volunteer as a congregation

Interfaith Shelter Network: 714-738-0534 or ISN@fies.us
The Interfaith Shelter Network offers numerous opportunities to become involved in assisting those in need in your community. Listed below are a volunteer positions that are currently available.

• Provide a dinner meal during the week for up to 12 adults. Your family or group are welcome to stay and share the meal with our clients as well. We have a kitchen on site if necessary. (Time commitment, 1 hour)
• Teach a life skills class on a subject familiar to you. Past classes have included: How to Shop with Coupons, Basic Automotive Maintenance, and Interviewing skills. (Time commitment: 1 hour prep, 1 hour presentation)
• Assist career counselors during weekly computer lab, developing resumes for clients and providing interview coaching. (Time commitment: Monday, 1-5, regularly scheduled intervals)
• Provide clerical assistance during office hours with the Interfaith Shelter Network. Training will include fielding inquiry phone calls, preparing materials for case management, and assisting staff in program tasks. (Time commitment: Varies, regularly scheduled intervals)
• Commit to an internship. Fullerton Interfaith Emergency Service enjoys a strong relationship with local universities and welcomes students to become involved and gain experience in case management, community engagement, and non-profit administration. (Time commitment: Varies, regularly scheduled intervals)
• We welcome volunteer inquiries from all groups and individuals and would be willing to discuss alternative arrangements that are not listed above. Please contact our offices for further information.
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Individual Volunteer Opportunities within the Congregation:

• ISN Congregation Coordinator - serves as the liaison between the congregation and the FIES staff. Coordinates the set-up of the ISN
  program at your congregation and recruits volunteers for the following
  jobs:
• Food Providers - bring supplies for breakfast, lunch, or snacks.
• Dinner Providers - prepare the evening meal.
• Night Supervisors - provide supervision all night for the
  congregation and the ISN guests.
• Weekend Supervisors - provide supervision during the daytime on
  weekends or holidays.
• Laundry Transportation - assists with transporting the ISN guests to
  the Laundromat if the congregation does not have a washer or dryer
  on-site.
• Moving Assistance - helps the ISN guests either move-in or move-out. Transportation vehicles are needed for the guests, bedding supplies,
  and personal belongings when ISN leaves your congregation.
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