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We serve 500 meals daily, so the preparation and service of these meals by volunteers are crucial to our success. Volunteers are welcome to join us for the breakfast, lunch, and dinner shifts. Details on these shifts are as follows:

Breakfast:

  • 9:00 am to 11:00 am 

  • 2-3 volunteers

Lunch:

  • 11:00 am to 3:00 pm

  • 3-10 volunteers

Dinner:

  • 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm

  • 3-10 volunteers

All on-site volunteers must pre-register and schedule volunteer shifts through the new volunteer app, CharityQuest!

How to Sign Up

If you are interested in volunteering individually please go online to https://charityquest.io/ or download the Charity Quest app. Open the “Charities” tab and access “The Hoboken Shelter.” From there, you can click on the shift you are interested in and sign up immediately.

If you are interested in scheduling a group, please call us at 201-656-5069 or email us at getinvolved@hobokenshelter.org or Corporate Liaison, Natalie Hull at natalie.hull@hobokenshelter.org.

If you email us, please include your group/company name, the number of volunteers, and the ideal type of shift and date you would like to volunteer. Once you email us, you will be contacted by our Volunteer / Corporate Specialist, who will assist you with the next steps. 

Please note that although lunch and dinner shifts are listed as 3-10 volunteers, we are open to having larger groups than 10. Please note this in your initial email so we can plan accordingly.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Volunteering

What you need to know before coming in!

  • Adults and children can volunteer on-site at the Shelter.

    (Children 14 and under should be accompanied by an adult.)

    *Please note that we DO NOT host COURT-ORDERED Community Service Volunteers.*

  • The Shelter is located at 300 Bloomfield St in Hoboken, NJ.

    We are in the basement of the church located on 3rd and Bloomfield — the entrance is located down the wheelchair-accessible ramp on 3rd St.

  • Volunteers must check-in at the Front Desk when you arrive to volunteer.

    Please dress casually, wear a hat, wear closed-toe shoes, & look forward to having a good time!

    Check-in with front desk and scan Sign-In QR code

    • Listen to and follow directions from kitchen staff or team leaders.

    • Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling food.

    • Use gloves when required and change them regularly.

    • Wear clean aprons and keep hair tied back or covered.

    • Be mindful of hot surfaces, boiling liquids, and sharp objects.

    • Maintain a clean kitchen environment; clean spills immediately.

    • Follow food safety guidelines for storage, preparation, and cooking.

    • Report any accidents or injuries immediately.

    • Store food properly and adhere to correct temperatures for refrigeration and cooking.

    • Avoid cross-contamination by using separate cutting boards and utensils for different types of food.

    • Clean up spills and messes immediately to prevent accidents.

    • Wash and sanitize utensils, equipment, and surfaces after use.

    • Properly dispose of trash and recycling in designated bins.

    • Use kitchen equipment and supplies carefully and return them to their proper place.

    • Report any broken or malfunctioning equipment to the team leader.

  • Please use our volunteer app, Charity Quest, to:

    • Schedule, register, and track your hours

    • Get documentation of your hours volunteered. (The Shelter will NOT provide letters.)

    *Please note that we DO NOT host COURT-ORDERED Community Service Volunteers.*

  • All on-site volunteers MUST register and schedule shifts through our volunteer app, Charity Quest.