“I was serving a meal and there was a dirty tray so I threw it in the dishwasher instead of handing it to the man waiting for a meal. The man thanked me. When I asked him why he was thanking me, he said, ‘Before I came to the Mission, no one’s ever gave me a clean dish. I didn’t think anyone would ever do that for me.’”
– Jennifer, a MSM volunteer
Volunteering is simple act of kindness – but it makes a profound difference in the lives of guests!
Put your passion for helping others in action by signing up to volunteer today, either as an individual or as part of a church, business or other group. Our doors are open 365 days a year, which means we need plenty of wonderful people (like you!) to step up and help serve in a number of spots within our ministry – from serving meals to helping with maintenance to tutors and instructors for our life-skills and continuing education classes.
Contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, at (973) 538-6337 or dmckenna@marketstreet.org with any questions.
We could really use your help! Every day, we serve hot, nutritious meals to both our guests from the community and the residents in our Life Change Recovery Program.
Duties
Serve breakfast, lunch or dinner to our residents and community guests
Preparation of some food items before the meal
Light clean-up after the meal
Note: A brief training on food handling will be provided
Qualifications
Stand for at least 1 hour
Lift 10 pounds
14-17 year-olds must be accompanied by an adult
Contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, for more information:
(973) 538-6337
Food Drive
Bulk size, #10 cans/boxes are greatly appreciated.
We are also in need of:
Food items can be dropped off to 9 Market Street, Morristown or 701 Memorial Drive, Asbury Park, any time between 8am-8pm. If you would like to schedule a tour to gain a deeper understanding of the Mission and what your donations do please contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna:
(973) 538-6337
We collect men’s, women’s, and children’s new or gently used coats starting in September. We need volunteers to help us collect coats and bring them to our Thrift Store, as well as help us during the Coat Giveaway.
Volunteers 14-17 should be accompanied by an adult. Volunteers are needed to help with registration, refreshments, greeting, assist guests in coat picking, and more. Most volunteers will be standing for at least 2 hours.
Contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, for more information:
(973) 538-6337
Christmas Toy Shoppe:
Each year we provide a chance for the men at Market Street Mission to reconnect with their families at Christmas, especially the children in their lives. Each man is given the opportunity to pick-out a few specially wrapped gifts to present to each of these children on Christmas. Volunteers must be 18 or older or be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
We need volunteers to:
Contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, for more information:
(973) 538-6337
Assist our Thrift Store staff with cleaning, sorting, and organizing the Thrift Store. This role can be physical at times – with some walking, standing or stocking shelves.
Contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, for more information:
(973) 538-6337
Projects such as painting or landscaping. These projects are based on the current needs of the Mission.
Contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, for more information:
(973) 538-6337
Based on the projects going on in the Office, assistance in preparing mailings, valuing donations, organizing the basic needs closet, etc. can be needed.
Contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, for more information:
(973) 538-6337
Tutor residents pursuing their GED. These positions are based on the needs of the men in the program.
Contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, for more information:
(973) 538-6337
Volunteer at the Market Street Mission 5K Race for Recovery, held each year on the Fourth of July in Morris County, and in October by the Jersey Shore! Support those in recovery from drug & alcohol addiction in our Life Change Recovery Program. Visit www.marketstreet.org/5K for upcoming details, or contact our Volunteer & Events Manager, Debbie McKenna, for more information:
(973) 538-6337