Do you have a heart for those experiencing homelessness and hunger in our community? Join us as a volunteer at St. Joseph Diner!

St. Joseph Diner serves free, freshly prepared, nutritious, hot meals to those experiencing homelessness and hunger in our community.Volunteers fulfill a variety of tasks related to meal preparation and serving extending hospitality and kindness to our clients.

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

Volunteer shifts are scheduled 7 days/week. Volunteers should plan on being present for the entirety of your assigned shift. 

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

  • Morning In-Between Shift | 8:30 am-10:30 am, daily (6 volunteers) 

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

  • Dinner Packaging & Clean Up Shift | 1:00 pm-3:00 pm, daily (8 volunteers) 

See what shifts are available and sign up, below!

Have questions? We’ve got answers!

  • Volunteers can be as young as 7 years old, making this a great opportunity for families to serve together.

    Each shift is limited to 3 volunteers under the age of 12. All volunteers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Volunteers assist with a variety of tasks related to meal preparation and service. Depending on the shift, duties may include preparing and serving food, cleaning, packaging meals, and helping maintain a welcoming environment for our clients.

  • Volunteers should be able to:

    • Stand for at least two hours at a time

    • Bend and lift

    • Work safely with hot pans of food

    • Clean and maintain work areas

    • Work well as part of a team

    • Be cheerful, courteous, and respectful when interacting with the public

    • Respectfully maintain client and volunteer confidentiality

  • Volunteer shifts are two hours long, and volunteers should plan to be present for the entirety of their assigned shift.

  • Yes. Catholic Charities of Acadiana can verify service hours for schools, clubs, and businesses.

    However, Catholic Charities of Acadiana is not a Court Appointed Community Service Site. Court-appointed community service hours cannot be fulfilled through volunteer service at our programs.

  • Welcome to Catholic Charities of Acadiana, and thank you for signing up! Please watch our General Volunteer Orientation Video.

Sign up to volunteer through the interactive calendar below

Click on the shift. Follow the prompts. Upon successful sign up you will receive a confirmation email with a General Orientation Video and a Volunteer Information Sheet.

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.

*Please do not sign up for a shift unless you can fulfill the entire shift to which you have committed.

 
 

Do you love to be spontaneous?

Add your name to our “Pinch Hitters” call list for times we need substitutes or more volunteers in a pinch.

add me to the “pinch hitters” Call List!
 

For questions, need for assistance prior to your shift, or to verify service hours after your shift, Community Engagement Coordinator, Matthew Lavergne, at O: 337-235-4972 ext. 1230 or email: matthew@catholiccharitiesacadiana.org.