Volunteer Opportunities
General
Volunteers often work with clients, helping them get what they need. The amount of food each receives is based on the number of family members. Our clients often do not speak English. Volunteers need to be flexible and able to work in a small, busy environment.
Clothing
Volunteers sort donated clothing, removing anything that has holes or is otherwise not to our expectations. Items we cannot use are donated to the Salvation Army. Clothes are then taken upstairs and put away. While they are up there, volunteers often straighten toys, and pick up anything out of place. They also have the opportunity to answer client questions.
The Front Storage Room
Sometimes volunteers will carry food up from the basement to the front storage room, where it is then sorted and placed on the shelves. (Expiration dates always need to be checked.)
The Basement
In the basement, we often pull boxes off the shelves and make sure the contents of the boxes match the labels, remove expired items, and restock the front storage room.
The Kitchen
Perishable food, such as eggs, cheese, butter and meat are stored in the kitchen. Volunteers restock food as needed and perodically clean out the freezers.