Volunteer
ACTS OF COMPASSION HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE THE LIVES OF FAMILIES
With volunteers giving their time, making meals, and sharing hospitality, together with the generous financial support of our community, family homelessness is addressed without the creation of expensive shelters. Across the country, people have realized that this innovative approach truly makes a difference for families experiencing homelessness. More than 200,000 volunteers work with Family Promise affiliates nationwide.
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These volunteers are the core of the program. Here in Sacramento they assist office staff by taking phone calls, answering questions, completing intake forms with callers, providing referrals to other programs, and lending a compassionate ear. Other volunteers share food, tend gardens, and prepare lodging for new families. They prove that motivated people can solve family homelessness. And, in the process, they truly create “home” – and a community – for families who have no place left to turn.
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In 2025, Family Promise of Sacramento's volunteers contributed hundreds of hours, the equivalent of more than $20,000 in services provided for our families. ​
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“Each time we make room for strangers, we chip away at the fear and isolation and heartbreak in our world. We also get to participate in something that is life giving, both to us and the people we welcome.”
Volunteer from Family Promise of Beaufort County, SC
JOIN US AT THE DAY CENTER
​Day Center Volunteers are needed for administrative support.
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Answering phones
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Completing potential guest intake forms
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Occasional envelope stuffing for mailings
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Volunteers work as little as one two-hour shift per month.
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If you have a different way to offer us support, please feel free to let us know. We love to hear how you would like to contribute to our families!
Volunteers play an essential role in helping families experiencing homelessness attain sustainable independence.
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If you are interested in volunteering please give us a call at (916) 443-3107.