Volunteer to Help Those in Need in Your Own Neighborhood
St. Vincent de Paul (1581-1660) devoted his life to helping people struggling with poverty and hardship. Volunteers in St. Vincent de Paul Louisville’s 28 conferences (based in churches throughout the region) follow his example by fielding calls for assistance from people in need in their own communities.
We are, in fact, the No. 1 referral for all calls to the Metro’s 2-1-1 helpline.
SVDP volunteers, referred to as “Vincentians,” offer compassionate, non-judgmental support to all, as well as emergency financial assistance to help with things like rent and utility bills, and groceries. Join us in this spiritually rewarding outreach!
In addition, many of our volunteers help out in SVDP’s Food Pantry, Open Hand Kitchen and more. (See below)
Contact Donna Young, Director of Conference Affairs and Volunteer Services; (502) 301-8688.
Volunteer on the SVDP Campus
Open Hand Kitchen
Our Open Hand Kitchen is open 365 days a year. We serve hot meals at noon and 5 pm daily.
Food Pantry
In addition, volunteers assist customers in our Food Pantry Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 9 am to noon.
Family Success Center
There are opportunities to volunteer with after-school meals or to help with children’s tutoring and activities at our Family Success Center.
To volunteer in the OHK, Food Pantry, Family Success Center, or in other areas of our campus, contact Donna Young, Director of Conference Affairs and Volunteer Services; (502) 301-8688.
Volunteer at our Two Thrift Stores
We always need help gathering quality, used donations for our two Thrift Stores. Besides donating items yourself, we need volunteers to help in many ways.
And our blogger Mallory Tober (left) gives you 6 Reasons to Shop Our Thrift Stores.
For more information about our Thrift Stores or donating your vehicle to SVDP, contact Wanda Selph at (502) 468-8953.