No one under this age may volunteer at this time.
Help Martha’s Village sell new and gently used items at our Village Store to support our programs. Please make use of your friendly customer service skills, assisting our retail personnel with finding treasures for the public, and assisting our clients in using their vouchers. All necessary COVID-19 precautions are being taken to ensure your safety and our customers.
Volunteers assist with sorting and packaging USDA Food Commodities and donated nonperishable food items to our neighbors in need. Will pre-packaged food items in accordance with the USDA menu guidelines provided. May also sort through donated items to check for expired or damaged items. Required to maintain an organized pantry and to properly store all food items in accordance with all food governing agency requirements. Will need to practice FIFO (First In, First Out) procedures on all stored items located at the pantry and storage areas. May need to lift or carry heavy items weighing approximately 25 pounds or more.
Help Martha’s Village with your administrative skills, such as filing, shredding, making copies, letter writing, data entry, and other related projects. Duties include projects in departments such as Development, Marketing, Finance, and general administrative support.
Help Martha’s Village prepare all major food items for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, with techniques including, but not limited to: knife skills, steam/boil, sauté, roast, and fry, braise/stew, grill, and bake. Ensure the proper handling/storage of all food items following sanitation/health regulations. Also responsible for helping set up and break down of dining room. Volunteer cooks must consider many details during the course of a shift and demonstrate good teamwork. While performing the duties of this job, the volunteer is regularly required to use hands to hold pots, pans, equipment, or equipment controls. The volunteer is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel or crouch.
Help Martha’s Village with our social media content. Are you a wiz at Facebook or Instagram? Do you love to create fun and unique posts? This opportunity can be done at home. Please help us extend our reach and get critical information to the community in need with the support of our Development team.
Help Martha’s Village & Kitchen prepare for our biggest event in the fall. Every year, our Thanksgiving Day 5k tutus make their way around the course. From Children, Pets, and Adults, everyone wants to show off their colorful tutus. We would love to have your creative talents assist us with tutu production. This project is great for all ages and FUN!
This position will require that you serve as the first point of contact for the Public Showers. You will have clients log in each day, sign a waiver form, and monitor their 15 minutes of shower time. The security and team will be available to work with you to manage this task. You can offer a towel, washcloth, and hygiene bag to each person.
At Martha’s Village and Kitchen, Volunteers and staff work together to make a difference in the lives of our Coachella Valley neighbors.
6:30am – 7:30am
11am - 12pm
12:45pm - 1:30pm
**Volunteers must be 16 years of age to volunteer in the kitchen.
9am - 6pm
Perform maintenance tasks such as window washing or painting. In addition, groundskeeping work is available.
Volunteer Positions in Children’s Services are Currently Unavailable. Please check back at a later time.
Care for infants and young children. In addition, you can help children with their homework or lead after-school activities. Also, assist in family-oriented activities to promote family interest in reading.
Help staff assembles canned/ dry goods bags for impoverished families in the community. Also, maintain and organize the food pantry and provide basic client services and referrals.
Volunteer Positions in Career & Education are Currently Unavailable. Please check back at a later time.
Tutor adults in basic education subjects and family literacy, help people develop computer skills, and assist clients in job search activities.
Greet and assist guests, residents, clients, and members of the community at the lobby desk. In addition, it helps to support the administration of the Emergency Pantry.
Our biggest fundraising event of the year! We have many volunteer opportunities throughout the morning. Click here to sign up and learn more
6:30am – 7:30am
11am - 12pm
12:45pm - 1:30pm
**Volunteers must be 16 years of age to volunteer in the kitchen.
9am - 6pm
Perform maintenance tasks such as window washing or painting. In addition, groundskeeping work is available.
Performs all the necessary work connected to keeping public and private Village facilities clean. This includes offices, conference rooms, restrooms, lounges and stairwells. Duties include sanitizing restrooms and replenishing supplies; emptying trash receptacles and removing recycling; sweeping and dry and wet mopping floors, stairs, and elevators; and washing walls, windows, furniture.
Help staff assembles canned/ dry goods bags for impoverished families in the community. Also, maintain and organize the food pantry and provide basic client services and referrals.
This position will require that you serve as the first point of contact for the Public Showers. The security and team will be available to work with you to manage this task. You can offer a towel, washcloth, and hygiene bag to each person.
Help Martha’s with administrative skills, such as filing, shredding, making copies, letter writing, data entry, and other related projects. Duties include projects in departments such as Development, Marketing, Finance, and general administrative support.
Martha’s Village & Kitchen
83791 Date Ave, Indio CA, 92201
We welcome individuals, groups, families, students, and children, preferably 16 years and older (minors need to be accompanied by a Guardian). No one under the age of 16 can work in the Kitchen or serve on the line. 16-year-olds can help clean and give food service support in the Dining Room.
That’s up to you! Our programs offer flexible day, evening, or weekend schedules to accommodate your work or school responsibilities. That is to say; you can volunteer as much or little as you like.
New volunteers should attend Volunteer Orientation. At Orientation, you will complete a volunteer application, take a tour of our facility and learn about our volunteer opportunities. As a result, we will help determine the best placement based on your skills, interests, and talents. Training provides you with the tools necessary to receive the most from your experience and discover the many rewards of volunteering. If you’re interested in volunteering, please try to attend Volunteer Orientation. Call 760-347-4741 ext—120 or email volunteer@marthasvillage.org with any questions.
Designed to address substance addiction, our dedicated Recovery Services help our clients through individual counseling, education, process groups, and referrals for in-patient treatment.
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45-596 Fargo Street
Indio, CA 92201
Monday – Saturday:
9am – 6pm
Donations Accepted Monday – Saturday
10am – 3pm
