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.
There are opportunities to help with holiday distribution events, work with children, and to share your unique skills and talents across a multitude of programs. See below for the full list of volunteer opportunities and apply for the one that fits you best. Questions about how you or your group can best get involved at the Kroc? Reach out anytime to mytimetogive@usc.salvationarmy.org.
Previously known as The Salvation Army Social Services, we have retooled and expanded this area of service under a new name, The Family Resource Center. The Salvation Army has been serving the St. Joseph County community since 1904 and we are excited to expand our services within the Kroc Center. The Family Resource Center includes all of the social services you are familiar with, and more. We are located on the west side of the facility with a private entrance and convenient parking to help maintain your comfort.
The goal of the Family Resource Center is to live out The Salvation Army’s mission statement. Here, we address basic needs for those experiencing a need. Services include: the Walter A. Meyer Food Pantry, emergency financial assistance, our community garden, and Christmas assistance.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Food Pantry | 59 | 6/17/2025 | 10/31/2025 | |
| Family Resource Center (FRC) Receptionist | 1 | |||
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit Kids 360 Mentor | 1 | |||
| Fitness/Gym/Rec volunteer | 1 | |||
| General Health, Fitness and Athletic Instructor | 1 | |||
| Program Attendant | 1 | |||
The Salvation Army Ray and Joan Kroc Corps Community Center of South Bend’s (RJKCCC) Internship Program’s mission is to develop individuals through experimental learning in a real-world working environment and help aid those individuals as they transition from academics into a profession. The South Bend Kroc Center offers two types of internship programs. Our college internship program is available to those individuals that are currently enrolled in an accredited college, university, vocational or trade school, or certification program. Similar to our college internship program, our RJKCCC’s Service Learning Internship Program is available to individuals, eighteen (18) and under, that are currently enrolled in high school, alternative school (GED Program, etc.) or home school.
| Activity | Shifts | Start | End | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corps Oneighty Mentor | 1 | |||
| Corps Oneighty Tutor | 1 | |||
