VOLUNTEER WITH US AT ST. JOSEPH DINER!

Thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer at St. Joseph Diner!

For questions, need for assistance prior to your shift, or to verify service hours after your shift, contact Community Engagement Coordinator, Sarah Baquet at 337-235-4972 ext. 1222 or sarahb@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org.

St. Joseph Diner serves free, freshly prepared, nutritious meals to those experiencing homelessness and hunger in our community. Volunteers help extend hospitality, serve meals efficiently, and maintain a space that is welcoming, clean, and sanitary.

This volunteer opportunity is appropriate for individuals, families, school groups, business groups, clubs, and service organizations!

Volunteers must be aged 7+. Those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Volunteers should be able to stand for at least 2 hours at a time, bend and lift. Volunteers should be able to work in a team and be cheerful and courteous when dealing with the public. Volunteers are expected to respectfully maintain client and volunteer confidentiality.

Volunteer tasks include preparing and serving meal trays, washing dishes, sanitizing surfaces, and other duties as assigned.

The location of service is 613 W. Simcoe St., Lafayette, LA 70501

When are volunteers needed? Check out the NEWLY ADJUSTED TIMES below!

  • Breakfast | 6:30am-8:00am, daily (8 volunteers)

  • Between-Meal Prep Cook | 8:30am-10:30am, daily (5 volunteers)

  • Lunch | 11:00am-1:00pm, daily  (10 volunteers)

  • Evening Meal Support | 1:00pm-3:00pm (6 volunteers)

Please sign up through the interactive sign up calendar below. Please do not sign up for a shift unless you can fulfill the entire shift to which you’ve committed. Thank you!

Group leaders may sign up on behalf of their entire group. Group leaders assume the responsibility of ensuring that all reserved spots are filled and that every individual volunteer receives the necessary information prior to service.

Upon successful sign-up, a complete Volunteer Information Sheet will be emailed to you.

Catholic Charities of Acadiana can verify service hours for schools, clubs or businesses; however, Catholic Charities of Acadiana is not a Court Appointed Community Service Site and court-appointed community service hours cannot be fulfilled through serving in our programs.

We are deeply grateful for all who walk alongside us in our mission to care for the sacred gift of all human life, especially the most vulnerable.

Thank you so very much for volunteering!