Volunteers are the heartbeat of our agency. When you volunteer with City Care, you have the opportunity to invest in the lives of our community. But what is truly remarkable is how deeply our guests, residents, and Whiz Kids are impacting the lives of our volunteers. There is so much work to be done, won't you join us?
Individual Volunteers
We have many opportunities for you to get plugged in to make a tangible difference in our city. Each program has ongoing volunteer needs, and we are excited to help you find the area of serving that fits your unique interests and skills. Ready to take action? Sign up here.
Corporate or Group Volunteer Events
Bring your colleagues, school group, family, or friends to be a part of the work that's happening at City Care. If you want to host a group volunteer event, email volunteer@citycareokc.org for more information.
In-Kind Donations
Every item given will meet a need of one of our vulnerable neighbors. For more information about what our existing needs are, please contact Josh Galdamez at (405) 652-1112 or josh@citycareokc.org.
25,938
hours served by our dedicated volunteers at City Care in 2022.
536
Whiz Kids students who received mentoring and literacy support in the 2022-2023 school year.
3,871
guests served since the Night Shelter opened in April 2021.
Volunteer FAQs
How do I become a volunteer?
We have a volunteer platform called City Care Connect. All volunteers are required to create an account and complete required training before volunteering.
What is the time requirement?
Two hours is the minimum time requirement for each of our programs.
How old do you have to be to volunteer?
Each program has specific age requirements. You can learn more about each program here.
Is there a cost to volunteer?
Some volunteer opportunities, like serving dinner at the Night Shelter, will have a cost associated.
Do you have to complete a background check?
All volunteers at City Care must complete a background check. Background checks are performed on individuals ages 18 or older. Student volunteers are required to have two forms of recommendation.
Is there training required to volunteer?
Once you sign up to volunteer on City Care Connect, you will be prompted to complete training videos as well as a volunteer waiver prior to serving in our programs.
