Volunteers needed during normal Food Pantry hours to assist with the distribution of food and helping families.
We can accommodate volunteers available seasonally or interested in donating a limited amount of time. Projects and seasonal programs are perfect for special volunteer groups and seasonal volunteers interested in giving their time to our organization.
The phone operator answers incoming phone calls, returns general phone messages, and connects callers with community resources as needed. Ability to operate phones and interact with callers are necessary. Computer skills are not needed.
Crisis Prevention Advocates work on the behalf of the clients we serve to prevent eviction or disconnection of utilities primarily through direct financial aid. Our Crisis Prevention Advocates also complete intake interviews with new or returning clients to gather information about their household.
The front desk volunteers are the first volunteer the client meets! Duties for this position include, but are not limited to: creating a warm welcome in the front lobby, beginning the process for receiving services for new or returning clients, entering data into our computer system and filing, connecting clients with additional community resources that…
We have three Pantry positions: Shopping Assistant, Warehouse Stocker, and Donation Pick-up Driver (We currently have the greatest need for Pantry Drivers!). Duties include, but may not be limited to interaction with clients and following USDA guidelines for pantry selections, stocking/restocking pantry shelves throughout the day, help load, unload, weigh, and sort incoming deliveries of…
Our Neighbors Empowered Program provides on-site child supervision in our Children’s Playroom once a week for 2.5 hours during a group workshop. Parents of all children enrolled remain on-site during the workshop, while their children are supervised nearby. The Children’s Playroom is staffed by no less than two volunteers at all times. Volunteers supervising children…
Our Clothing Pantry has two positions shopping assistant and donation sorter. Shopping Assistants work with clients to choose the items that are right for their family so volunteer duties include interaction with clients and following our guidelines for selections. Clothing sorters help sort the large volumes of incoming donations to be disbursed or stored. The…
We serve the children of JF Burns Elementary school by offering tutoring
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