Volunteer

The Operations and Administrative Team at ECCO has volunteer opportunities that allow you to help behind the scenes, making the work our team completes daily at ECCO possible. Shifts are based on availability, need, and skills/expertise.

If you’re interested in joining this team, please complete the Volunteer Inquiry Form below. Click here to learn more!

Our Client Services team is on the front lines of serving the community. Opportunities range from working in our Front Office to Spanish-speaking and translation to taking food orders with clients. These volunteers start every interaction with “Welcome to ECCO, how may I help you today” because we never know who is walking through our door – people who need our help, or people who are there to help provide help.

• • Typical shifts are:
    • Monday – Thursday
      • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
      • 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If interested in joining this team, please complete the Volunteer Inquiry Form below. Click here to learn more!

Volunteers are welcome to serve at Clothing Closet on Bowman Road. Volunteers sort through donations and help ensure our store is organized and presented with dignity for our clients. Please note our Clothing Closet is not at our main office on Six Mile Road. Learn more about our Clothing Closet by visiting https://eccocharleston.org/clothing-closet/.

• Typical shifts are:
  • Monday – Thursday
    • 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    • 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

If you’re interested in joining this team, please complete the Volunteer Inquiry Form below. Click here to learn more!

This volunteer opportunity is a perfect chance for families or individuals to volunteer at our Wellness Food Pantry on Six Mile Road. Held on the first Saturday of each month, we kick off the morning with a tour of the food pantry to learn more about what we do and how to support the organization. Projects will include sorting donations, stocking shelves, cleaning, organizing, and much more.

This is ECCO’s most sought-after volunteer opportunity. If you’re not able to sign up in time, we are happy to add you to our waiting list.

If you’re interested in being part of this drop-in opportunity, please email volunteer@eccocharleston.org.

On the third Thursday of each month, ECCO holds a free farmer’s market for our community. From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., neighbors can take home enough fruits and vegetables for their entire household. Volunteers help make the entire event possible by assisting with setup, distribution, and teardown.

Click here to sign up for an upcoming Farmer’s Market!

ECCO’s Client Choice Wellness Pantry resembles a grocery store and volunteers play a critical role in keeping the shelves stocked with food and other household products (diapers, soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.). Additional responsibilities include filling food orders with essential items for individuals and families.

• • Monday – Wednesday
    • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
  • Thursday
    • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
    • 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
    • 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Each week, ECCO hosts volunteers to help with special projects inside and outside the walls of our building. If you’re interested in volunteering at ECCO once or periodically, this is the opportunity for you.