VOLUNTEER
Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Star House! Star House is open 10 p.m. to 2 p.m., 365 days per year, and needs dedicated volunteers throughout the day, every day. Please review our volunteer opportunities below to see which opportunity may work best for you or your group!
Volunteer Behind the Scenes
Sort Donations in our Warehouse: Volunteers working in our warehouse help by processing donated items, packaging food items and assisting with other organizational tasks. Volunteers working in the warehouse must be at least 16 years of age. Those ages 16 or 17 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. For groups consisting of 5 or more individuals, please email rwilliams@starhouse.us to schedule a large group session.
Thank you so much for your interest in volunteering with Star House to help sort donations! We truly appreciate your enthusiasm and willingness to support our mission. At the moment, all our volunteer spots are filled, and we’re thrilled by the response from our amazing community. Volunteer opportunities tend to fill up 4-6 weeks in advance, so we highly recommend reserving your spot early for future dates.
We look forward to welcoming you soon and thank you again for your generosity and support!
Pick-Up and Drop-Off Donations: Star House is in need of weekly volunteers to pick-up and drop-off donations, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Volunteers must be 18 years of age and possess a valid driver's license.
To assist with donation pick-ups and drop-offs, please register here.
Maintenance Volunteers: Star House is in need of volunteers, aged 18 or older, to assist with light maintenance work including painting, minor fixes, floor work and more. This opportunity is available Monday through Friday on an as-needed basis.
To assist with maintenance tasks, please register here.
Volunteer at Carol Stewart Village
Open Star House's Food Pantry at Carol Stewart Village
Star House opened a food pantry for residents at Carol Stewart Village, a transitional housing community for young adults with on-site programs and services that we operate along with Finance Fund and the Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority. We are looking for volunteers to help residents sign-in to the food pantry, pick out grocery items and check-out. This opportunity is only available Friday from 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Restock and Clean Common Areas
Volunteers can assist with cleaning and restocking our laundry room, food pantries, refrigerators, freezers and kitchen area.
Share your Expertise
If you have a specific background or skillset that you would like to offer as an activity for youth, please contact rwilliams@starhouse.us.