Channel One

Channel One Regional Food Bank serves people experiencing hunger in 14 counties in southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Channel One is a great opportunity to get involved while getting to know other parishioners. In the past, the Co-Cathedral of St. John’s has partnered to create large group volunteer opportunities. We are happy to offer the opportunity to serve and grow in community every month on the first Tuesday of the month. Each shift lasts two hours starting at 6:00pm and ending at 8:00pm. You can check the Updates for upcoming volunteer dates or plan ahead and sign up. Contact Michelle Budraka for more information or with questions!

parishioners volunteering at Channel One

Upcoming Volunteer Dates:

2024:

  • Tuesday, April 2nd

  • Tuesday, May 7th

  • Tuesday, August 6th

  • Tuesday, September 3rd

  • Tuesday, October 1st

  • Tuesday, November 5th

  • Tuesday, December 3rd

2025:

  • Tuesday, January 7th

  • Tuesday, February 4th

  • Tuesday, March 4th

  • Tuesday, April 1st

  • Tuesday, May 6th

Sign-up Instructions

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with Channel One! Please find the steps for registration below. Each volunteer will need to sign up online and complete the necessary requirements (short video and waiver) before they can volunteer. The entire process takes about 15 minutes and is easiest on a computer versus a smart phone. You can reach out to Ashley, Channel One’s Volunteer Coordinator, at ashleyantus@channel-one.org with any questions. 

  • If you do not have a Channel One volunteer account, please create one HERE. If you already have an account, skip to step 5.

  • Click on sign up

  • Create an account

    • Personal Info

    • Form Questions 

  • Once your account is made, you will receive an automated email prompting you to watch a short training video. Once you have watched the video, email ashleyantus@channel-one.org confirming your completion of this step. Your account will then be activated, and you will receive an email confirming this. 

  • Once you get that email please come back to this email and click this private link to the Saint John's Opportunity: https://app.initlive.com:443/web-admin/app/#/shift-selection?k=26xnw5cmi2x7sb

  • Sign up for the shift

  • If you have any questions please feel free to contact Ashley!

    Requirements

    • Please wear closed-toe shoes, required for safety, and dress comfortably. 

    • Masks are currently optional. 

    • Volunteers will park in the larger parking lot located to the right of the building’s main entrance. Parking directly in front of the food shelf is reserved for our shoppers. 

    • You will use the main entrance to enter the building. Once inside the building, take an immediate right through the business office door and one of our staff members will be ready to greet you. 

Director of Formation Michelle Schmid

Michelle Budraka

Director of Formation