Volunteer: Distribution Day PackerThese volunteers support the Root Causes Fresh Produce Program by assisting our distribution leaders in packing produce and loading bags at Uncle Harry's General Store (1925 Yearby Ave, Durham) into drivers' cars on Saturday distribution days between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on POINT. Please head to the POINT platform to create a free account and sign up for this role here Agency: The Fresh Produce Program These volunteers support the Root Causes Fresh Produce Program by assisting our distribution leaders in packing produce and loading bags at Uncle Harry's General Store (1925 Yearby Ave, Durham) into drivers' cars on Saturday distribution days between 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on POINT. Please head to the POINT platform to create a free account and sign up for this role here Agency: The Fresh Produce Program Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27705 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Delivery DriverThese volunteers support the Root Causes Fresh Produce Program by picking up food bags from Uncle Harry's General Store (1925 Yearby Ave, Durham) at a time of their choosing on Saturdays between 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM, and delivering these items to patients' homes. Up to 2 hour commitment (e.g. someone who picks up at 9:00 AM should plan for finishing by 11:00 AM, a 10:45 AM pickup finishing by 12:45 PM at the latest). We routinely need 20-25 drivers since we serve ~150 households a week. The more people who sign up, the quicker the routes are for everyone! IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on POINT. Please head to the POINT platform to create a free account and sign up for this role here. This opportunity requires a car. Agency: The Fresh Produce Program These volunteers support the Root Causes Fresh Produce Program by picking up food bags from Uncle Harry's General Store (1925 Yearby Ave, Durham) at a time of their choosing on Saturdays between 9:30 AM and 10:45 AM, and delivering these items to patients' homes. Up to 2 hour commitment (e.g. someone who picks up at 9:00 AM should plan for finishing by 11:00 AM, a 10:45 AM pickup finishing by 12:45 PM at the latest). We routinely need 20-25 drivers since we serve ~150 households a week. The more people who sign up, the quicker the routes are for everyone! IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on POINT. Please head to the POINT platform to create a free account and sign up for this role here. This opportunity requires a car. Agency: The Fresh Produce Program Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27705 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Delivery Confirmation CallerThese volunteers support the Root Causes Fresh Produce Program by calling and texting up to 8 participants between Tuesday and Thursday each week to confirm that they would like a fresh produce delivery. This role is a trained, semester/summer-long commitment that requires weekly action. You will have the assistance of a script to ask participants about the different programs we offer/they are eligible for. This role is KEY for making sure the right bags or produce get to the right people/addresses, and helping us stay in touch with our patients. Relationship building is encouraged! IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on POINT. Please head to the POINT platform to create a free account and sign up for this role: Summer Block or Fall Block Agency: The Fresh Produce Program These volunteers support the Root Causes Fresh Produce Program by calling and texting up to 8 participants between Tuesday and Thursday each week to confirm that they would like a fresh produce delivery. This role is a trained, semester/summer-long commitment that requires weekly action. You will have the assistance of a script to ask participants about the different programs we offer/they are eligible for. This role is KEY for making sure the right bags or produce get to the right people/addresses, and helping us stay in touch with our patients. Relationship building is encouraged! IMPORTANT: We manage volunteer sign-ups on POINT. Please head to the POINT platform to create a free account and sign up for this role: Summer Block or Fall Block Agency: The Fresh Produce Program Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27701 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Hannah's Community Kitchen - Pack & Distribute Food BoxesHannah's Community Kitchen at Greater Orange Grove Church needs volunteers to package and load food boxes into cars. The days are the first Tuesday, monthly between the hours of 8:30 -11:30am. Second and fourth Wednesdays at the same time - 8:30 to 11:30 am.The style is “drive through”.
Some of the duties are: 1) unloading and loading vehicles 2) sorting items 3) bagging items 4) setting up and taking down tents 5) setting up and taking down tables 6) lifting heavy Commodity Senior Food Program boxes; app. 10-15 lbs each 7) crashing boxes 8) placing trash on back of truckThe location is 5524 N. Roxboro Road at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church from 8:30 am- 11:30 am. Contact Theresia McGee, 919-358-2048, genellasdaughter@gmail.com for additional information. Agency: Feeding Durham Together Hannah's Community Kitchen at Greater Orange Grove Church needs volunteers to package and load food boxes into cars. The days are the first Tuesday, monthly between the hours of 8:30 -11:30am. Second and fourth Wednesdays at the same time - 8:30 to 11:30 am.The style is “drive through”.
Some of the duties are: 1) unloading and loading vehicles 2) sorting items 3) bagging items 4) setting up and taking down tents 5) setting up and taking down tables 6) lifting heavy Commodity Senior Food Program boxes; app. 10-15 lbs each 7) crashing boxes 8) placing trash on back of truckThe location is 5524 N. Roxboro Road at Orange Grove Missionary Baptist Church from 8:30 am- 11:30 am. Contact Theresia McGee, 919-358-2048, genellasdaughter@gmail.com for additional information. Agency: Feeding Durham Together Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27707 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Senior BoxSet up, put boxes of food in seniors' cars, and break down after distribution. Distribution is every 4th Saturday of the month Agency: Feed My Sheep of Durham Set up, put boxes of food in seniors' cars, and break down after distribution. Distribution is every 4th Saturday of the month Agency: Feed My Sheep of Durham Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27704 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Food Pantry VolunteersCovid-19 brought to light the heartbreaking extent of food insecurity in our community. Iglesia Emanuel, together with a large group of dedicated volunteers, has responded to this challenge with a weekly food pantry, providing large boxes and bags of nutritious and culturally appropriate food. Volunteers work in 2-hour shifts, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, making it possible for us to serve over 600 families a week. Students aged 14 and up are welcome to volunteer on their own. Children aged 10 and up are welcome to volunteer under the supervision of a parent or other accompanying adult. Volunteers need to be over 18 for traffic control positions. In addition to volunteering on site, you can help support this ministry by donating shelf stable food or bags of rice and beans. We always need more protein items (canned chicken, tuna, or peanut butter), cereal, and other nutritious food to complement the fresh produce that we give. Sign Up to volunteer here To learn more about our food pantry, or to make a financial donation, see our webpage - emanuelfoodpantry.org Agency: Emanuel Food Pantry Covid-19 brought to light the heartbreaking extent of food insecurity in our community. Iglesia Emanuel, together with a large group of dedicated volunteers, has responded to this challenge with a weekly food pantry, providing large boxes and bags of nutritious and culturally appropriate food. Volunteers work in 2-hour shifts, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, making it possible for us to serve over 600 families a week. Students aged 14 and up are welcome to volunteer on their own. Children aged 10 and up are welcome to volunteer under the supervision of a parent or other accompanying adult. Volunteers need to be over 18 for traffic control positions. In addition to volunteering on site, you can help support this ministry by donating shelf stable food or bags of rice and beans. We always need more protein items (canned chicken, tuna, or peanut butter), cereal, and other nutritious food to complement the fresh produce that we give. Sign Up to volunteer here To learn more about our food pantry, or to make a financial donation, see our webpage - emanuelfoodpantry.org Agency: Emanuel Food Pantry Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 27704 Allow Groups: No |