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No matter your skill set, available time, career aspirations or interests, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison has a place for you. From our thrift stores and food pantry, to our community garden and home visits, employees and volunteers alike do good here. Join our team of dedicated people passionate about helping neighbors thrive.
Patty, member and volunteer
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison encompasses seven thrift stores and several programs of assistance. People looking for both retail experience and nonprofit work are welcome! St. Vinny’s Thrift Stores provide a fast-paced retail experience with room to grow while our programs of assistance provide dedicated, community-focused people a great non-for-profit experience. We will not discriminate against an employee or applicant on the basis of age, race, color, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, arrest record, conviction record, military service, or use or nonuse of lawful products off the employer’s premises during nonworking hours, or any characteristic protected by applicable local, state and federal law. Click here for our Non-discrimination Policy.
Training and background check required.
Lend your time and talent as a volunteer! You’ll feed families, sustain the health of adults, relieve suffering, prevent homelessness, and restore hope for neighbors in need. Plus, you’ll enjoy the benefits of teamwork, meet new people and improve your leadership skills.
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Give back to your community this holiday season by volunteering at the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry to help those in need. Sign up here.
In the pantry, volunteers pack boxes of food, sort produce, organize warehouse shelves, or work in the outdoor drive-through pantry.
Do you have a church, corporate, or community group that wants to volunteer together? Your help will be greatly appreciated in the pantry! Please apply here.’
Volunteer this season during the “Volunteers Are Magic” drive! Sign up here.
Pharmacy volunteers welcome guests, fill prescriptions, or provide Spanish interpretation.
Volunteers at Vinny’s Lockers greet neighbors, explain program guidelines, oversee check-in, and maintain the storage space.
Grow fresh produce for our neighbors in need at Lacy Garden. All produce grown at the 1.25-acre site is distributed through the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. No previous gardening experience is necessary. Regular work sessions are held Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00pm – 6:30pm, May through October supervised by volunteer leaders. Special work sessions may be arranged for groups at alternate times. Individuals, families, corporate, and youth groups are all welcome.
Apply NowLearn MoreAssumption of Risk WaiverInspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a Catholic lay organization leading women and men to join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering. Based in Catholic parishes, Vincentians gather together in groups called Conferences which focus on spirituality, fellowship and works of charity.
Training and background check required.
A core group of several hundred people in Dane County serve as local members of the global Society of St. Vincent de Paul. These members join together to grow spiritually by providing person-to-person service to our neighbors in need. All services that our members and other volunteers provide through the Society are offered without regard to the religious beliefs, race or gender of those we assist.
Contact Gayle Westfahl, Membership Director, at (608) 442-7200 x35 to join.
Learn MoreJoinMember ResourcesThe Madison St. Vincent de Paul Youth Service Council (YSC) is part of the District Council of Madison, Inc., Society of St. Vincent de Paul. The YSC is comprised of high school students from Catholic parishes throughout Dane County dedicated to service, faith and friendship. The Council plans events each year and joins the global mission to grow in spirituality through service and friendship. The YSC meets twice monthly on Monday nights between September and May.
Contact Gayle Westfahl, Membership Director, at (608) 442-7200 x35 to join.
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