Needs From: HandsOn NWNC

You must register through Bloomerang using the link below and select the Greensboro Opportunities opportunity in order to sign up. We post through HandsOn NWNC to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/n7xahtl0ymsv52

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the warehouse! Our Greensboro Team is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside them.

Serving in our food sorting operation gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. You will help ensure that our partner agencies receive safe, healthy products to distribute to our neighbors who may need a little extra support these days. Over our 18 county service area we have over 500 partner agencies which include organizations like pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

Activity Summary:

Volunteers will help sort and pack donated foods. These donations are received from grocery partners, food drives, and more. This food is then made available to our neighbors through our network of food assistance programs. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, reading small print, working in a high-speed environment.

Requirements:

Closed-toe shoes required Dress comfortably (jeans and t-shirt are just fine). No tank tops or crop tops allowed. Clothing should be without offensive language or inappropriate designs. No personal food or drinks allowed No earbuds due to safety concerns in a warehouse environment and nearby forklift traffic Volunteers must be at least: 12 years old to volunteer. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian; there must be a ratio of at least 1 adult to 5 youth between the ages of 12 - 15. Volunteer information forms for youth under age 18 must be signed by a parent

Volunteer Shifts:

Shifts are scheduled by demand for groups of 10-12, with open shifts posted as available. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your start time to allow time to sign in. Please ring buzzer if the front door is locked. Check in at the lobby desk. We may not be able to accommodate late arrivals; please check in with staff if you have questions about timing.

Again, you must register through Bloomerang using the link below and select the Greensboro Opportunities opportunity in order to sign up.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/n7xahtl0ymsv52

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through Bloomerang using the link below and select the Food Sorting and Egg Grading opportunity in order to sign up. We post through HandsOn NWNC to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/93li5v6zz6o4zq

 

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the warehouse! Our Food Sorting Team is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside them as we sort through donated products from retail stores and food drives.

Serving in our food sorting operation gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. You will help ensure that our partner agencies receive safe, healthy products to distribute to our neighbors who may need a little extra support these days. Across our 18-county service area, we have over 500 partner agencies, which are organizations like pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters. Our warehouse moves about 35-40 tons of food per day, and we need volunteers like you to ensure that movement!

Activity Summary:

Volunteers will help inspect, sort, and pack donated foods. These donations are received from grocery partners, food drives, and more. This food is then made available to our neighbors through our network of food assistance programs. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 30 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, reading small print, working in a high-speed environment.

There is also an opportunity to sort and inspect donated eggs. This opportunity allows for volunteers to be seated in all but the two packaging positions. This does not require lifting more than 5lbs at once. If we do not have eggs to work with, you will assist with the rest of the food sorting operations.

Requirements:

Closed-toe shoes required Dress comfortably (jeans and t-shirt are just fine). No tank tops or crop tops. Clothing should be without offensive language or inappropriate designs. No personal food or drinks allowed out in the warehouse No earbuds due to safety concerns in a warehouse environment and nearby forklift traffic Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to volunteer. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian; there must be a ratio of at least 1 adult to 5 youth between the ages of 12 - 15. Volunteer information forms for youth under age 18 must be signed by a parent

Volunteer Shifts:

Shifts are Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, except when the organization is closed. You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to check in with the front desk; we cannot accommodate late arrivals. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know.

Again, you must register through Bloomerang using the link below and select the Food Sorting and Egg Grading opportunity in order to sign up.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/93li5v6zz6o4zq 

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through Bloomerang using the link below and select the Community Meals opportunity in order to sign up. We post through HandsOn NWNC to share our opportunities with our neighbors and do not use it as a scheduling tool.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/lw0muoy387mkm5

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the kitchen! Our Community Meals Program is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside our Culinary Team as we prepare nutritious meals for neighbors experiencing hunger.

Serving in our Community Meals kitchen gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. As part of this program, you will help package healthy, well-balanced meals that will be delivered that same day to children, seniors, and neighbors living with disabilities. Currently, our Community Meals team, with the help of volunteers, is packaging 12,000+ meals per week, which goes up to 30,000 meals during summer weeks.

You will help prep, scoop, and box up meals. Tasks vary during and between shifts. No kitchen experience or expertise required. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 10 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, working in a high-speed environment.

Requirements:

Closed-toe shoes required Dress comfortably (jeans and t-shirt are just fine). No tank tops or crop tops. Clothing should be without offensive language or inappropriate designs. Anyone entering our kitchens must wear a head covering. If you prefer not to wear a hair net, please wear a hat. Those with long hair must wear it pulled back. The following personal items must be removed before entering the kitchen: watches, bracelets, earrings and other facial piercings larger than a stud or small hoop (huggies), and necklaces that cannot be tucked into tops. False eyelashes are not permitted in the kitchen No earbuds due to safety concerns in a kitchen and/or warehouse environment and nearby forklift traffic No personal food or drinks allowed. This includes gum and chewing tobacco. Volunteers must be at least 12 years old to volunteer. Anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian; there must be a ratio of at least 1 adult to 5 youth between the ages of 12 - 15. Volunteer information forms for youth under age 18 must be signed by a parent

Shift Details:

Shifts are Monday-Friday, 9am-1pm or 2pm-4pm, except when the organization is closed. You must arrive 15 minutes prior to your shift to check in with the front desk; we cannot accommodate late arrivals. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know.

Again, you must register through Bloomerang using the link below and select the Community Meals opportunity in order to sign up.

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/lw0muoy387mkm5

We can't wait to serve with you!

You must register through Bloomerang using the link below and select the Fitzgerald Teaching Garden opportunity in order to sign up. We use HandsOn NWNC to share opportunities with our neighbors, not as a scheduling tool. 

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/c6hw0t5m2w0oba

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to join us in the Clyde Fitzgerald Teaching Garden! Our Community Garden Manager is looking for enthusiastic individuals to work alongside her as we keep our garden healthy.

 

Serving in our Teaching Garden gives you a unique opportunity to directly impact the lives of our neighbors. As part of this program, you will help our Community Garden Manager with maintenance, which will allow community members to learn about sustainable gardening practices and growing healthy foods at home. Much of the produce grown in this garden can be utilized by our Providence Culinary Training Program. Our Providence Culinary Training Program is a unique workforce development program designed to help our neighbors master new skills to advance their careers and help put food on the table for their families. 

 

Tasks may include helping to weed, water, prune, plant, and harvest. Volunteers may also assist in preparing educational programs. Tasks vary during and between shifts. Work may include assembling, lifting up to 10 pounds, standing, bending, stooping, exposure to the elements, utilizing tools. No gardening experience necessary.

Requirements:

Closed-toe shoes requiredDress comfortably (jeans and t-shirt are just fine) and for the elements (sunscreen, hat, etc.).Clothing should be without offensive language or inappropriate designs.There is no age limit to volunteer, however, anyone under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult or guardian. There must be a ratio of at least 1 adult to 5 youth under the age of 16.Volunteer information forms for youth under age 18 must be signed by a parent

Shift Details:

Shifts are typically Mondays and Thursdays, 8am-10am, as available. These hours may change seasonally. If you will need proof of your hours, you must let the front desk know. 

Again, you must register through Bloomerang using the link below and select the Fitzgerald Teaching Garden opportunity in order to sign up. 

https://volunteer.bloomerang.co:443/JE/c6hw0t5m2w0oba

We can't wait to serve with you!