Seasonal Volunteer Opportunities :

Sharing Christmas Coordinator- m
For someone who is extremely organized and has excellent communication skills, and who wants to make a difference in the community and be part of a profound experience in the lives of many, this is a great opportunity!   Read more about this opportunity here. Want to apply to volunteer? Fill out our online Volunteer Application.

Opportunities in the community:

Photographer- m
Do people always tell you when you show them your family candid's, "You take such great pictures!" Then we want you to be part of our Volunteer Photographer team. As an on call volunteer, we'll contact you when we have events going on in the community or special events at MOM that we want documented. Must have access to email, a digital camera, and a way to transfer the pictures to us (either electronically or by CD).

Food Pantry Block Captain- m IV
Be your block's contact for a monthly drive to support MOM. Read our FAQ on this great opportunity for individuals, families and groups! Check out our sample Tool Kit.

Make it Happen! Volunteer- m IV
This is the perfect opportunity for volunteers who want to involve their family and community in making a difference and want to make it happen on their own schedule! You can make it happen with one of our suggested food and clothing drives (Click here to find out what drives we are encouraging each month) or you can be creative and find your own special way to help your neighbors in need:

- organize a group to collect items and put together kits of needed items, such as first-aid kits, birthday kits, and seniors kits.
-plant a garden and designate rows of produce to be given to the Food Pantry
- organize a spare change contest or a "noisy can collection" with another business or group of friends
- host a sculpture art contest with your neighbors and make sculptures out of canned food and then donate the building blocks
-organize a paper airplane contest, charge a dollar for registration and donate the proceeds
- start a "rent a kid club" - friends and neighbors "rent a kid" for household chores (leaf- raking, lawn-mowing, car washing) and tips for the service are donated to MOM
- Help your family count their blessings - follow the Thankfulness Calendar for four weeks and learn more about how MOM and it's supporters are helping the community.
- organize a neighborhood talent show... plan a "kick-it-up-for-MOM" soccer-athon or dance-athon... host a lemonade stand...

Opportunities In our Office or at the Distribution Center:

Special Volunteer Opportunities - m IV
Do you want to learn more about how you can be an intergral part of our new pantry intiative? We have many opportunities for individuals, families, business, and groups! Click here to learn more.

Clothing Closet- m IV
Have a passion for fashion? Sort and hang clothing at our Distribution Center. Make our Clothing Closet appealing for the over 200 people who "shop" there monthly. (Times are as follows but may be scheduled at other times: Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm, and Friday and Saturday 9am-Noon)

Data Entry- m
Enter data into our database so we can better serve our clients and volunteers. We need people familiar with computers and great attention to detail. (Hours are flexible, but the day and time must be consistent.)

Distribution Center Reception- m
Greet clients as they arrive and assist them with use of the Center, including some basic record-keeping and assisting volunteers. (Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm, and Friday and Saturday 9am-Noon)

Food Pantry- m
Help clients at our self-serve food pantry to fill their shopping carts with the groceries they need.
(Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm, and Friday and Saturday 9am-Noon)

Food Pantry Inventory Support- m
Stock shelves, rotate food and remove outdated items, all while keeping the Distribution Center tidy!
(Monday-Thursday 10am-2pm, and Friday and Saturday 9am-Noon)

Food "Rescue" Drivers- m IV
"Rescue" food from local restaurants, grocery stores, bakeries and schools. Must have own transportation and hours are determined in conjunction with Food Pantry Manager.

Interpreter/Translator- m:
MOM has intermittent need for volunteers who can interpret and translate for us. Times are flexible.

On-Call Substitute- m
We get many requests for volunteer needs at the last minute and we need subs for our regular sites.

One Time Project Support- m IV
MOM has various one-time only projects (such as School Supplies Drive or quarterly mailings) where volunteers are needed. These would mostly be daytime hours, but some evenings are available.

Main Office Front Desk Reception- m
Help answer phones, greet clients, and assist staff with office projects at the Hubbard Avenue office. (Monday-Friday, 9-12 or 12-4:30)

Project for Older People (P.O.P.) - m IV
Help the elderly remain independent, with an occasional ride to appointments, help with a home chore, do shopping, or make a home visit to make their day! Must enjoy working with older people. (Hours are flexible.)