Join Us in Making a Difference
Give of your Time and Talents to Empower our Community
Volunteer Your Time
Our programs come to life through a large network of volunteers. From working in gardens, hanging clothing, raising funds, grant-writing, maintaining our social media presence, and much more, we have a wide range of volunteer opportunities.
See the information below on how to volunteer in your area of interest. We’d love to have you join us!
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Volunteer directly for Salem Area Ministries
At Salem Area Ministries, we offer a variety of programs that serve our community—and it takes many hands working behind the scenes to keep them running smoothly. If you’re looking for a meaningful way to make a difference in the lives of others, consider joining us as an administrative or IT volunteer. SAM is currently seeking help in the following areas:
- Program Administration
- Grant Identification and Writing
- Fundraising (Traditional and Electronic Platforms)
- Website Design, Administration, and Maintenance (WordPress)
- Graphic Design
- Volunteer Recruiting, Training, and Management
- Community and Church Partnership Implementation and Management
- Event Planning
If you are interested in using your talents in any of the areas above, please click the button below to access our volunteer interest form.
Volunteer for Children’s Feeding Programs
Because our school pantries and gardens are guided by the schools, if you would like to volunteer, please contact the school directly.
Salem High School
540-387-2437
Andrew Lewis Middle School
540-387-2513
West Salem Elementary School
540-387-2503
East Salem Elementary School
540-375-7001
South Salem Elementary School
540-387-2478
Carver Elementary School
540-387-2492
Glenvar Elementary School
540-387-6540
Mason’s Cove Elementary School
540-387-6530
Fort Lewis Elementary School
540-387-6594
Volunteer for our Clothing Ministry
Our Clothes Closet ministry, named for its founder Mrs. Dorsey, is a volunteer-staffed program that provides free clothing and shoes without referrals—offering compassionate support to individuals and families facing a variety of challenging life circumstances.
To find out more about volunteering for Mrs. Dorsey’s Clothes Closet, please click here.