Volunteer Opportunities From: Volunteer Center

Imagine days—or even weeks or months—of hospital food and vending machines while your child is receiving medical care. Now, picture having a delicious, home-cooked meal with healthy options and nutritious snacks. That’s the impact you can make as a meal volunteer at Hope’s Harbor!

As a meal volunteer, you will purchase the ingredients and prepare a meal for our guests. Whether you come as a family or with friends, coworkers, classmates, or teammates, preparing a meal for our guests is a meaningful and rewarding experience. You can choose to make breakfast, lunch, or dinner, either in our beautiful gourmet kitchen or by bringing food from a commercial kitchen or restaurant. 

Volunteers typically cook for 12–15 people at our Lutheran location and 10-12 people at our Dupont location. We don’t require you to accommodate specific dietary needs, guests are always welcome to prepare something else from the pantry if needed.

Lutheran Meal Preparation / Drop off times – Please arrive between the hours below to begin preparing the meal or to drop it off. You are able to stay after to enjoy the meal with the families and clean up:
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 7:00pm   /   Sat-Sun 9:00am-12:00pm & 4:30pm-7:00pm

Dupont Meal Preparation / Drop off times – Please arrive between the hours below to begin preparing the meal or to drop it off. You are able to stay after to enjoy the meal with the families and clean up:
Mon-Fri: 9:00am - 7:00pm   /   Sat-Sun 9:00am-12:00pm & 4:30pm-7:00pm

Visit our website to learn more: Volunteer - Hope's Harbor

Join our Gift Shop Team and support Hope's Harbor in making a difference in the lives of critically ill children and their families.

Task Overview

Running Front End of Gift Shop:

Incentives:

25% off as a Volunteer Discount, to use in Gift Shop.

$8.00 off any cafeteria or Starbucks purchase each shift worked.

Recognition at end of year through Lutheran Hospital Volunteers.  Can receive different prizes depending on hours volunteered.

Making a difference to families staying at the Hope's Harbor!  

We’re looking for someone to help care for and maintain our flower gardens throughout the growing season. Now that the flowers are planted, we are seeking a volunteer who can stop by regularly—ideally weekly—to help keep the garden beds healthy, tidy, and thriving. Responsibilities may include watering, weeding, trimming and pruning, deadheading flowers, mulching, seasonal cleanup, and general garden upkeep.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys being outdoors, has a love for gardening, and is comfortable working independently with routine garden care. Flexible scheduling is available, but consistency is especially helpful to keep the gardens looking their best.

This role is centered around something simple but meaningful: being there for our guests. Our families are walking through long, often overwhelming days at the hospital, and coming back to a warm, welcoming space (and a kind, helpful person) can make all the difference.

Care & Comfort Crew volunteers are that presence. Greeting guests, helping answer questions, light cleaning or cooking, lending a hand where needed, and just creating a sense of calm and care throughout the home. It’s less about big tasks and more about being there, whenever they need someone. 

Shifts are 2 hours (9am–4pm), Monday–Friday, and we’re hoping for a weekly or bi-monthly commitment. If you’re interested in serving but need a small adjustment to one of these timeframes, we still encourage you to apply — we’re happy to explore whether a consistent alternative can work. 

All Care and Comfort Crew volunteers are required to attend an orientation and training prior to their first shift.