Make an Impact at the Kroc Center

Volunteer at the Kroc and change someone’s life,
maybe even your own.


Volunteering at the Kroc

The South Bend Kroc Center is more than just a gym or a pool. It’s a place where families become whole again, where the hungry are fed, where children find opportunities to grow, and where people find bridges out of poverty. Every week at the Kroc Center, there are opportunities for you to get involved and to be a part of changing someone’s life for the better. Who knows? Maybe the life you change will be your own. Ready to get involved? Email [email protected] to get started.
Community Service Opportunities
In keeping with the mission statement of The Salvation Army, The Kroc Center provides opportunities for St. Joseph County residents to complete court ordered community service.
An application must be completed and processed before community service work begins.
Community Service hours are available Monday-Friday in various shifts from 8am – 4pm and Saturday and Sunday from 9am-2pm. For more information, contact Christa Back by email or by calling (574) 367-2346.

Ways to Serve

Food Pantry (ongoing)

Location: Kroc Family Resource Center
Volunteers needed on Mondays & Tuesdays from 8:45am-12pm.

Summer Food Program

June 10th-August 2nd
Volunteers needed on Monday-Friday from 12pm-1pm

Summer Camp

June 10th-August 2nd
Volunteers needed on Mondays & Tuesdays from 9:50am-11:50am and Wednesdays from 9:50am-10:50am

Mural Camp

July 29th-August 2nd
Volunteers needed each day from 12pm-4pm

Back to School Bash

Saturday, August 3rd
Volunteers needed from 10:30am-1:30pm

Vacation Bible School

August 5th-August 9th
Volunteers needed from 1:30pm-5:30pm

Pregnancy Pop Up Village Event

Saturday, August 17th
Volunteers needed from 12:30pm-5:30pm

Bell Ringing to support our Red Kettle Campaign

November & December, Monday-Saturday
Various shifts and locations available between 10am-8pm
Please visit “Register to Ring .com” to sign up now!

Thanksgiving Application Helpers

Thanksgiving Application Helpers

Thanksgiving Food Basket Distribution

Tuesday, November 26th (8am-1pm)

Toy Sorting

Location: IRBN Warehouse (2115 W. Western Ave.)
Various shifts available in 2-hour increments from November 15th- December 13th.

Christmas Application Helpers

Location: Kroc Chapel
Saturday, Oct. 26th-Thursday, Oct. 31st
Volunteers needed from 8:30am-1:30pm and from 4:30pm-8:30pm on 10/28 & 10/30

Toy Move Day & Toy Shop Set Up

Location: Kroc Chapel & IRBN Warehouse (2115 W. Western Ave.)
Saturday, December 14th
Volunteers needed from 8am-1pm

Christmas Distribution Day

Location: Kroc Chapel
Tuesday, December 17th
All day event with shifts available from 7am-12pm, 12pm-5:30pm, and from 5pm-7pm

*All day event with various shifts available for volunteers!*

Email to get involved