Ever since we opened our doors in 1971, the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission has relied on volunteers to help serve our program members.

Most often people think of volunteering during the holiday season, but we need helping hands year-round! We are always looking for committed individuals to help minister to the homeless men, women and children we serve.

I want to volunteer.

Call our volunteer hotline at (760) 347-3512 ext 221 OR email lgarland@cvrm.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

Men/Women’s Program (need an interview):
• GED – instructors and tutors
• Lifeskills – lead classes
• Mentoring

New Life Thrift Store:
Volunteer at the Mission Thrift Store helping sort, hang merchandise and assisting customers. The store is located at 1398 6th Street, Coachella and is open 9 am – 7 pm Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5 pm Saturday and closed on Sunday. Call (760) 398-2424 for more information. To volunteer call (760) 347-3512 ext 221.

Construction/Maintenance Projects:
Various projects need your general or special skills. Call for more information.

Donation Pickups:
Drivers and helpers for donation pickups.
• Need DMV printout, STRONG back and a desire to serve.

Christmas Gift Program:
CVRM gives away toys to the needy at Christmas.
• We need unwrapped toys and volunteers for the day of the event.

Special Holiday Dinner and Breakfast Events:
We welcome donations of meats, hams and poultry, canned and fresh fruits and vegetables (preferably in #10 cans), butter/margarine, flavored drinks, breakfast cereals, condiments and toiletries. The Mission will coordinate pickups with groups who establish food drives.
• We schedule volunteers for these events.

Chapel Speakers:
Churches and/or individuals can apply to share at our daily evening chapel services. Contact Matt Gawn, Program Director for application and interview.

Special Events:
Volunteer to help coordinate special events.