VOLUNTEER POSITIONS

The North End Food Pantry is volunteer-run and donation-supplied. When we say we couldn’t do it without you, we mean it.
Opportunity to positively impact people’s lives and connect with like-minded people who share a passion for helping others. 

VOLUNTEER WE NEED

FOOD PICKUP DRIVER
Time Commitment: An hour per week.
Responsibilities:

• Pick up food donations at Hannaford at 7:30 AM on Saturdays and transport boxes of produce and deli items to food distribution location that day.
• Provide a reliable truck or car with large hatchback.
• Maintain a clean driving record and car insurance.

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact thenorthendfoodpantry@gmail.com

FOOD DISTRIBUTION HELPERS *GREAT FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS!
Time Commitment: 1 1/2 hours per week. (7:45 – 9:30 am) Some lifting required.
Responsibilities:

• Unload trucks
• Set up tables
• Unpack food and sort and organize by category into boxes.
• Greet and assist guests with carrying bags of groceries
• Fold and put away tables

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact thenorthendfoodpantry@gmail.com

MONTHLY CLOTHING DRIVE COORDINATOR
Time Commitment: Approximately 4-5 hours per month
Responsibilities:

• Work with Volunteers Manager to recruit, train, and schedule volunteers for the monthly clothing drive.
• Contact volunteers 5 – 7 days prior to confirm attendance.
• Set up and organize the clothing drive collection area in the Odd Fellows meeting room the day of with tables and sorting bins which are located at the Lodge.
• Oversee the sorting and categorization of donated clothing items.
• Coordinate with our contact who picks up at the end of the drive items the pantry does not wish to use in our boutique.
• Promote the clothing drive through social media, local newsletters, and community events.
• The pantry will provide you with graphics for posting.
• Keep a record of volunteer names, contact information.
• Provide an update to the North End Food Pantry board after each drive.
  If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity, please contact thenorthendfoodpantry@gmail.com

VOLUNTEER GUIDELINES

• Safety
  If you are sick, please let us know and postpone volunteering until you are better. If you aren’t sure, wear a mask.
  Always ask for assistance when lifting heavy bags or boxes.
  Wear supportive footwear with a tread when working, such as sneakers.
  DRIVERS – When driving for food pick up, always wear your seat belt and drive under the speed limit.
  Park only in areas designated for parking, never in a fire lane. Make sure your car insurance and driver’s license is up to date and in the car.
• Respect
  We treat everyone with respect.
• Confidentiality
  If you see someone you know coming for help, be polite and friendly.
  Do not tell others who you saw here or repeat anything you hear.
  We want to respect everyone’s privacy.
  Some people may have left an abusive relationship, or they may be picking up for someone else.
  Do not assume you know the person’s situation.
• Caring
  Concerns should be reported. If you see or hear something that does not seem right, such as suspected abuse, illness, suicide or self-harm, report it immediately to Thom Fleury or person in charge at the North End Food Pantry.
• Reliable
  Volunteers are important and people are counting on you to be here as you promised.
  Be on time and volunteer the length of time you have committed to volunteer.
• Gratitude
  Thank you, we appreciate your time and generous spirit.
  We foster a culture of appreciation for you and the people we serve.Everyone has something to contribute!