HOW DO WE SHARE OUR GIFTS IN SERVICE TO OTHERS?
Parishes, charities, schools and other organizations offer abundant opportunities to share your gifts around the Archdiocese of Louisville. Catholic Charities of Louisville and the Office of Multicultural Ministry in particular have pressing need of your help.
Check out the many ways your gifts can help lift your neighbors.
To volunteer at Catholic Charities of Louisville, visit cclou.org
or contact Debbie Belt at dbelt@archlou.org (502) 637-9786 (ext. 115)
Catholic Charities of Louisville
Fighting Hunger
Father Jack Jones Food Pantry
Food Pantry providing food, clothing and hygiene items to those in need at 2914 S. 3rd St.
Duties: Ages: 16+ (or younger with supervision), unload food vans, stock donations, fill prepared bags for clients, serve clients, clean up/close pantry.
Accessibility: Ability to lift 25-35 pounds and navigate stairs as well as work in indoor and outdoor weather conditions. Special need for Spanish-speaking volunteers.
Shifts available: Tues., Wed. and Thurs., 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sister Visitor Center Choice Food Pantry
A Dare to Care food provider, Area Community Ministries affiliate and emergency assistance program providing basic human needs such as food and financial assistance to Louisville residents living west of 9th Street and north of Broadway. Located at 2235 W. Market St.
Personal Shopper – Ages 16+ (or younger with supervision), welcome clients, select food from shelves, stock shelves and provide general support.
Hours – Shifts vary Mon. – Fri., from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Specialized Group Projects – Coordinate with Sister Visitor Center to collect boxed lunches, hygiene bags, etc., and distribute to clients.
Family/Group Opportunity: Cleanup and beautify the inside and outside of Sister Visitor Center on April 5. Help is needed to organize donations, use power-washer, pick up trash, rake, etc.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Group size: 20
Common Earth Gardens
Collaborates within the diverse community to increase land access for immigrants and refugees to grow food, develop new farm businesses and build healthy community networks. Location: Community agriculture sites in Louisville.
Duties: Ages 16+ (or younger with supervision), planting, mulching, weeding and building new community gardens.
Accessibility: May involve lifting/carrying, using shovels, getting up/down on the ground and various weather conditions.
Hours: Flexible.
Family/Group Opportunity: Join Common Earth Gardens for an afternoon of mulching and tree planting on March 30. Located at the Rangeland Road Community Garden,1814 Rangeland Road. (behind St. Ignatius Martyr Church).
Hours: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Welcoming Strangers
Migration and Refugee Services
“Welcomes the stranger” with open arms and helps refugees rebuild their lives after they have been forced to leave their families, homes and countries because of persecution.
ESL (English as a Second Language) Tutor – Assist teachers in the classroom to help small groups of adult refugees/immigrants improve their English. No experience is necessary.
Hours: Flexible during classes Mon.- Thurs. 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Location: 435 E. Broadway; There is also an in-home option that can work with your schedule outside of business hours.
Shopping Assistant – Help refugee/immigrant clients shop for the clothing items they need.
Hours: Flexible Mon.-Fri., 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., three-hour shifts.
Location: 1524 Arcade Avenue
Transportation Assistant – Drive newly arrived refugee families to/from appointments. Must have a reliable car, valid license and car insurance.
Hours – Mon.- Fri. during business hours.
Family/Group Opportunity: March 29 for ages 16+ (or younger with supervision). Help our Migration and Refugee Services team sort, move and organize donations in our warehouse or clothing center. Hours: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Family/Group Opportunity: Household supply drive through April 11. Help newly settled refugee families in Louisville meet their most urgent needs by donating cleaning and household goods from the Amazon Wish list (found at https://cclou.org/give-back). You can also drop off items at the main office, 435 E. Broadway., Mon. – Fri., 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Supporting Families and Seniors
Family Mentoring Program – Help our newly arrived refugee families assimilate into the community. Show them the library, the post office, work on English skills and more. Days and times vary.
Long-Term Care Program – Strengthens the voices of those in the region’s nursing homes and other long-term care facilities by accompanying, educating and supporting them.
Friendly Visitors – Provide companionship or social activity to residents to enhance their overall quality of life. Must complete an initial two-hour training, four hours of continued education annually and receive Safe Environment Training.
Hours – Weekly visits required.
Certified Volunteer Ombudsman – Advocate on behalf of residents in long-term care facilities to improve their overall care. Must complete an initial 36 hours of training, complete 18 hours of continued education annually and receive Safe Environment Training.
Hours – Two-hour (minimum) weekly visits required.
Family/Group Opportunity: Create and/or donate cards of encouragement for seniors and nursing home residents. Drop off by April 7 at our main offices, 435 E. Broadway, so we can distribute to residents in area long-term care facilities.
Family/Group Opportunity: Visit long-term care residents at a nursing home or assisted living facility in our community and share a talent (i.e. sing, play a musical instrument), or organize an activity (i.e. arts and crafts, Bingo, board games, etc.). Reach out first to the facility’s activities directors or social workers to arrange a date, time and logistics.
Promoting Human Dignity
Indigent Burial Program
Help provide a personal and respectful service for individuals who lack resources or family to provide them with burial services.
Location: Meadow View Cemetery, 11620 Deering Road or River Valley Cemetery, 5400 Cane Run Road.
Hours – Thursdays at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.
Bakhita Empowerment Initiative
Provides direct assistance and case management to survivors of human trafficking and educates the community.
Outreach – Distribute brochures, educational materials and flyers to the community.
Hours: Flexible.
Professional Services – Join a call list to provide pro-bono or discounted services to clients as needed, including civil legal services, therapy services and substance abuse treatment.
Connecting with Youth
PAVE the Way Youth Mentoring Program – Seeking adults, 21+ years or older, to provide a weekly commitment to help mentor a refugee high school student, help them practice English and help prepare them for college or their career. Background check, interview and training required.
Weekday Childcare – When parents are in ESL classes, we need help teaching and playing with their toddler and infant children.
Hours: Mon. – Thurs. during business hours.
Migration and Refugee Services (MRS) Youth Programs Interact and play with children and parents in our MRS programs, help with snack time and clean and organize the room.
Hours: Mon. and Thurs. mornings.
Family/Group Opportunity: Spring Break Family Fun Day on April 2 — Interact and play with children and parents in our Migration and Refugee Services programs, help serve meals and organize the room. Volunteers 10+ years old welcome with adult supervision.
Hours: Sign up for a 2+ hour time block 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Building Capacity
Administrative Assistance – Help provide administrative support for Catholic Charities by filing, compiling education materials, updating promotional materials, setting up training events, etc.
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., various weekdays.
Rouler 2026 Fundraising and Event Team
Help plan the best Mardi Gras party in town!
We are looking for a couple of experienced non-profit event chairs to lead our largest annual fundraiser, Rouler (roo-lay), in 2026. Also needed are committee members for the silent auction, sponsorship, and decoration committee. Hours: Varied; more intense closer to the event.
To volunteer at Catholic Charities of Louisville, visit cclou.org
or contact Debbie Belt at dbelt@archlou.org (502) 637-9786 (ext. 115)
