Volunteer at CityTeam Ministries 2007

Please note that CityTeam Ministries requires all volunteers to be at least 14 years of age.

NOTE: CityTeam serves evening meals in our Rescue Mission dining room from 4:00-6:00 every evening, all year long.  If you aren’t able to help serve on the 20th and would still like to help prepare and serve meals and clean up afterward, we can schedule up to 6 volunteers per shift per evening.  Please call 408-232-5606 to register.

To register, click volunteer now button on main website located in the volunteer column or the volunteer button above and register on line. Merely sign in and fill out registration form. If you are registering for a group indicate on the form how many guests you will be bringing with you.

For questions about volunteering during the holidays, please contact
Dick House (408) 232-5606 / dhouse@cityteam.org

CityTeam San Jose Facility Locations

Home Office
408-232-5600
2304 Zanker Road
Volunteer Desk 408-232-5606

Family Services*
408-293-4657
1297 North 13th Street

Men’s Recovery Program*
& Kitchen/Dining Room
408-288-2185
580 Charles Street

Rescue Mission*
408-288-2153
1174 Old Bayshore Highway

Heritage Home
408-294-1238
435 North Third Street

House of Grace
408-885-8080
c/o 2304 Zanker Road

*Family Services, Men’s Recovery and the Rescue Mission are all located on the same property, at the corner of Charles and 13th Streets.

Thank you for helping people in need through CityTeam Ministries.

FAQs About CityTeam Ministries

I’ve heard of CityTeam Ministries, but I’m not sure what you do.

CityTeam Ministries is a Christian non-denominational, non-profit organization that ministers to the urban poor throughout the world.  CityTeams rescue missions have been providing food, shelter and clothing for people in need since 1957. Today, CityTeam also operates highly successful drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs and provides counseling, educational opportunities, career training, youth programs and camping, and crisis pregnancy residential care throughout the South Bay Area.  CityTeam also has ministries in Oakland, San Francisco, Portland, Seattle and Philadelphia. 

Does CityTeam do international work?

CityTeam is engaged in partnership ministries in Africa, Central America, Cuba, Mexico, Indonesia, China, India and Ireland, where we address the needs of the poor.

What does CityTeam do for Thanksgiving?

We provide both hot Thanksgiving meals and boxes of canned and packaged food, with a frozen turkey, to people in need.

When does CityTeam host these Thanksgiving events?

Our Neighborhood Distribution of food boxes and turkeys will be on Saturday, November 17. We’ll host our traditional Thanksgiving meal at our Rescue Mission kitchen and dining room on Tuesday, November 20.  People can register for this meal by calling 408-293-4657.

Does CityTeam serve meals on Thanksgiving Day or Christmas Day?

We serve evening meals 365 days of the year in our Rescue Mission kitchen and dining room.  However, because the men in our Recovery Program help to serve as our ‘permanent’ kitchen crew, we can schedule only 6 volunteers to help at any one meal. 

How does CityTeam get food for their holiday events?

Many supporters donate food and frozen turkeys directly, and a number of churches and corporations have food drives on our behalf.  We get donations from other programs and from dozens of collection barrels we have placed throughout the valley.  We also have a number of opportunities to purchase food at discounted prices with funds donated specifically for that purpose.

What kinds of donations and support does CityTeam need for the holidays?

We can’t possibly make our holiday efforts a success without hundreds of volunteers, so your time and effort are greatly appreciated.  We also need donations of canned and packaged food, frozen turkeys, and new non-violent toys appropriate for children through age 12.  During the winter months, there is always a need for warm jackets and coats, both new and used, blankets and socks.  These items may be dropped off at our offices at 2304 Zanker Road or our Family Services facility at 1297 North 13th Street, in San Jose.  And, of course, generous financial donations are what make this all possible.

I’d like to have a collection barrel for food or toys placed in my church or place of business.  How can I arrange for that?

Yes, you can.  Please call Audrey Harris at our Family Services ministry, at 408-293-4657 to make arrangements.

Can I help people in need directly through CityTeam?

Yes, this can be done through our Adopt-A-Family program.  Call Rhunda Boudreaux at 408-293-4657 and she’ll give you the details for purchasing food and Christmas gifts for a needy family, depending on what they need.