Sunrise Outreach Center believes in community mobilization. Except for contracted operational labor payroll, SOC has only 4 employees. The balance of our work is accomplished with volunteers and partnerships programs.

On almost any given day you can find between ten and fifteen volunteers throughout Yakima County working in various Sunrise Outreach programs.

Current Volunteer Opportunities

Food Bank Volunteers

Help organize and stock food products in preparation for the public to arrive.  Assist Clients in selecting their food for their box and assist clients getting their food box to their vehicle. General clean-up.

Volunteers needed in Yakima, Wapato, Sunnyside, Mabton and Wiley City. Hours vary, depending on the location.

Food Delivery Volunteers

Must be able-bodied to volunteer. Unload food from delivery trucks. Move stock with fork life and pallets. Organize and stock the food delivery. General clean-up.

Days and Times vary depending on the location of the food bank. Please call (509) 225-9310 for volunteer times.

Soup Kitchen Volunteers

Volunteers work in the mornings from 8:00-10:00am Monday-Friday to prepare soup and sandwiches, coffee and other food for the local community.

We serve food to the guests from 10:00am to 12:00am. After 12:00, the volunteers help with basic clean-up of the dining room and kitchen.

A heart for the hungry, a hospitable attitude and willingness to commit to at least one day’s service a week is appreciated.

YREC Program Home Volunteers

This is a high barrier volunteer opportunity. It requires a 6-month or year-long commitment and multiple trainings.  For more information please contact (509) 225-9310 to see if you qualify.

Group Volunteer Projects

If you have a group of persons who would like to take on a day long or afternoon long project on a one-time basis, there are lots of opportunities to support Sunrise Outreach programs in this way. Some examples:

• organize a solicitation drive for food for our five food banks
• paint existing buildings
• perform maintenance on facilities – skilled help welcome
• organize donation rooms
• clean and mend donated clothing
• and more!

If employees in your business or members of your community organization would like to volunteer for a project day, please contact us.