We appreciate our volunteers!

Porchlight Community Services, is an independent, grass roots volunteer led Food pantry, and it takes more than 125 volunteers every week to keep it running smoothly. Volunteer Opportunities include supporting fund raisers, organizing and cleaning, sorting food, picking up donated food, working at the Pantry during store hours and administration.

Whether you choose to work directly with clients or in one of the many behind the scenes jobs, you can be sure that the work you do will make a difference in the lives of those served.

how to become a volunteer

Learn About Available Positions

Step 1: Register online by creating an online profile.

All volunteers are required to register prior to scheduling (Intake form below). Once completed, you can schedule right away.

Step 2: Schedule your first volunteer shift by emailing us at: porchlightcommunity@gmail.com.

Opportunities exist every day, we offer morning, evening, and weekend hours. Email us confirming the date and time we shall expect you at our office location.

Volunteer Positions

Organizer & Pantry Restock

Sort, organize, stock, clean, and sanitize all surfaces, empty trash cans, sweep & Mop the floor. Average Time: 1-2 hours ( M, W & F)

Daily Operations

Staff pantry store during non-client hours to assist with office/clerical work, accept donations, and answer online questions. Can be done remotely. Average Time: 2-4 hours a week (M, W & F)

Food Rescue

Pickup donated surplus food items at local restaurants and grocery stores. Can be evenings but normally mornings Average Time: 1-2 hours a week (every day)

Event Set up

Organize, plan, and execute “grocery store” set up, Supervise, and provide work direction and instructions to other volunteers. *Additional Training provided. Average Time: 4 hours per shift (THURS & SUNDAY)

Event Hosting

Assist, guide, and provide personalized service to our clients when they are shopping. Tidy up as necessary.

Have other talents you'd like to contribute?

If you have other talents to share that you think would be beneficial to our mission, please get in touch with us at porchlightcommunity@gmail.com *

*We have limited staff volunteers, please allow 24 hrs for a response.

Register to be a volunteer below

Hours of Operation

Office Hours: Monday thru Friday, 10-4:30

Food Distribution Event hours

By Appointment only and below:

Thursdays 3:00 pm – 6:30 pm

Sunday 1:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Our Address:

8888 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
Suite B
San Diego, CA 92111

Questions or comments?
Email us at porchlightcommunity@gmail.com