Opportunities From: Volunteer McKinney

To sign up to volunteer you need to complete a volunteer application with The Samaritan Inn, prior to volunteering. Visit www.saminn.org/volunteer to complete the volunteer application process. Once your application has been processed a time and date will be scheduled for you. Please email volunteer@saminn.org with questions.

The Samaritan Inn operates a grocery-store-style food pantry that serves hundreds of local families every week. Our volunteers are an important part of helping our neighbors get the food they need.  As a pantry volunteer, you’ll make each neighbor’s visit a great one by:

Greeting our neighbors as they enter, shop, and check out of the PantryEnsuring that all shoppers have their membership cards.Answering questions from them as they shopInforming them of any limits to the number of specific items they may take Notifying Pantry Staff if items in your area need to be restockedAssisting with the check out process by scanning membership cards and recording the weight of groceries

You'll need to feel comfortable interacting with our visitors and standing for the duration of your shift.  Spanish is a plus but definitely not required. Thank you for helping us feed our community!

Visit www.saminn.org/volunteer to complete the volunteer application process to sign up to volunteer. Please email volunteer@saminn.org with questions.

Please note:

Volunteers must be age 14+ and must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  We do not have volunteer opportunities for children under the age of 14.Please dress comfortably and wear closed toed shoes. For questions regarding your shift please email; volunteer@saminn.org

The Samaritan Inn would love to have your family join us for our Family Serve Event. Families with children ages 5-12 are welcome to participate. Families will complete small service projects while learning about The Samaritan Inn.

Please register your family at the following link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0849ADAD2DABF5C43-65120219-family

Important:

Please RSVP with the number of adults and the children in your family. Please put the ages of the children in the comments section. We do ask for a donation of $25.00 per family to cover the costs of the service projects. Your family's spot is confirmed when payment is received. 

Please email volunteer@saminn.org with questions.

We hope to see you there!

  

Join us in making a direct impact on our community by volunteering at The Samaritan Inn's INN Style Resale Store!

Gently-used clothes, furniture, and household donations are taken to our INN Style Resale Store, located at 103 E. University Drive in McKinney. These donations directly benefit our clients as they are given vouchers to shop at the store for free. INN Style Resale Store also generates financial resources which help us meet the specific and ongoing needs of our residents.

Maintaining a successful resale store requires an abundance of manpower.....and we need your help! We're looking for volunteers aged 14 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian) who are willing to donate 3 or more hours of their time to help keep our resale store running smoothly. Volunteers are needed 9 am-5 pm, Tuesday through Saturday throughout the year. Volunteer duties could include any of the following: accepting and sorting donations, hanging clothes, arranging donations on the sales floor, sweeping and dusting, assisting customers as needed, organizing clothes and other donations, or setting up displays/merchandising. 

Please note: this position will require you to be on your feet throughout your shift. If you have limitations or a preference for duties, please let us know and we will assign you to the right area. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Volunteer application and background check required. 

To apply, visit www.saminn.org/volunteer/

We are a comprehensive homeless program that helps willing people gain dignity and independence.

On any given day, at least 44 volunteers are needed to adequately staff essential positions at the Inn. In one week, that equates to a need for 308 volunteers; in one month, 1,232 volunteers.

We are incredibly thankful for every single volunteer and every single group that uses their time, talent, and passion to serve here.

If you're interested in volunteering, please CLICK HERE to visit our volunteer page and learn more.

Immediate Needs

Help sustain our efforts by contributing the following essential items to our shelter at 1514 N. McDonald Street in McKinney. Donations are accepted 7 days a week, between 9am and 6pm; please enter through our main door in the front.

For assistance or additional information please call 972-542-5302 or email us at inkinddonations@saminn.org.

Kitchen & Food Items Needed:

Disposable CupsDisposable BowlsPlastic UtensilsBottled WaterEggsGravySliced Lunchmeat

Updated: 03/05/2024

Your generosity makes a significant impact. Thank you for supporting the Samaritan Inn!

Do you have a passion for working with children and a desire to make a positive impact on families in need? The Samaritan Inn is looking for enthusiastic and caring volunteers to provide childcare while parents attend crucial onsite classes. Your role will be to create a fun and safe environment for our resident children through games, activities, and attentive care.

Volunteer Details:

Volunteers are needed most weekday evenings from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Teen volunteers are allowed, but MUST have a parent to volunteer with them for the duration of their service time.

Volunteer shifts are available once a week or twice a month.

How to Get Involved:

Interested in making a difference? Complete our volunteer application process at The Samaritan Inn Page.

Immediate Needs

You can donate items to our shelter in two ways.

You can purchase and bring the items below to our shelter building located at 1514 N. McDonald Street in McKinney and enter through our main door in the front.  Donations are accepted 7 days a week, between 9am and 6pm.

OR Visit our Amazon wishlist by clicking here. 

For assistance or additional information please call 972-542-5302 or email us at inkinddonations@saminn.org.

Non-food Items:

Adult, Alcohol-Free Mouthwash Feminine Pads Feminine Wipes Sport Bras, all sizes Reusable Water Bottles Denture Adhesive Adult OTC Pain Medicine

Updated: 03/05/2024

Your generosity makes a significant impact. Thank you for supporting the Samaritan Inn!