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Individual Volunteer Opportunities

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Volunteers are the heart of MOM and vital to the success of all programs. Listed below (more urgent openings listed first) are our current volunteer opportunities for Individuals who are able to commit to volunteering on a regular and on-going basis. Click on the 'Show More' button listed within each opportunity to learn more and the 'Apply' button if you are interested in submitting an inquiry form. **Please check back frequently as our list of opportunities is updated periodically**.
Volunteer Opportunity:

In the Community

Food Rescue Driver

Do you like volunteering independently? Are you interested in helping MOM rescue foods from area businesses to supply our food pantry? MOM is looking for 2-3 food rescue drivers to fill several routes on a weekly basis. Training will be provided on food safety. Use your vehicle or be trained on the MOM truck. 

Volunteer Opportunity:

In the Community

Volunteer Garden Manager

Our current Volunteer Garden Manager is available now for shadowing. This is an exciting and vital volunteer position in our food pantry operations, with the objective to provide fresh and nutritious food to MOM clients while teaching gardening skills. The Volunteer Garden Manager oversees garden volunteers and our client gardeners in planting, maintaining and harvesting. 

Our current Volunteer Garden Manager is available now for shadowing and transitioning MOM’s next Volunteer Garden Manager.  Timeline is extensively from May through harvest annually, with some duties in the off-season. Our pantry garden operations consist of three areas: the MOM client/teaching garden; and two production gardens. This position reports to staff, Distribution Center Manager.

If you are interested in learning more or know someone who might be, please click on the "Show More" button below and then click on the "Apply" button to complete the volunteer inquiry form.  You also may email volunteer@momhelps.org. We will be in touch with you with further details about what's involved, and arrange for an initial meeting with MOM staff (required).

Volunteer Opportunity:

At MOM

Food Pantry Inventory Support

Join a great group of MOM volunteers! Help ready the food pantry to open for client shopping mid-morning, and that shelves and food storage areas remain organized during pantry open hours. Ensure that food deliveries are processed efficiently, that shelves are well stocked and organized with a variety of items. Training provided. Moderate to heavy lifting required (25+ lbs) and ability to stand for 2 or more hours.

Click on "Show More" button below for prerequisites and which days/times are available.

Volunteer Opportunity:

In Your Car

Seniors Transportation

Help Seniors maintain independence by providing an occasional ride in a timely, courteous, and friendly manner. Volunteer once a week or once a month, whichever fits into your schedule! Weekdays only.

Click on "Show More" button below for prerequisites.

Volunteer Opportunity:

At MOM

Food Pantry Client Host

Assist MOM clients through the food pantry shopping aisles, in a courteous manner. Training provided. Join a great group of MOM volunteers! Click on "Show More" button below for prerequisites and which days/times are most available.

Volunteer Opportunity:

At MOM

Clothing Center

Do you like to organize items? Help us sort donations and hang clothing at the clothing center. Help keep our clothes shopping area appealing for the over 300 people who shop here monthly. **We are looking for recurring help on Saturdays - once or twice each month.**

Volunteer Opportunity:

At MOM

Sweep/clean the Food Pantry

Help us make the Food Pantry shine for when it re-opens for client shopping the next morning! Join several other volunteers and help Sweep/Clean the Food Pantry after it closes each Tuesday afternoons, from 1:30-4 pm, once a week, or every other week. Sweep the floors, wipe down food counter-tops, mop floors, straighten client waiting area and Volunteer Room, etc. 

Click on "Show More" button below for prerequisites and which day(s) is available.

Volunteer Opportunity:

At MOM

Data Entry volunteer

We are looking for a data entry volunteer to join our team. Use your computer skills to enter MOM program usage data, then carefully reconcile each batch to ensure data accuracy. Commit to a set schedule once a week, for a couple of hours each week. Minimum commitment of at least 6 months. Work to be completed at the MOM Distribution Center. Use your computer skills to help others.

Click on "Show More" button below for prerequisites and which days/times are available.

Qualifications/experience:

  • Able to work alone efficiently and under minimal supervision
  • Computer knowledge required
  • Must be organized and self-motivated
  • Must be dependable/reliable
  • Attention to detail

Volunteer Interest Form

This Interest/Inquiry Form is the first step in the process. After you hit 'Submit', we will follow up with you on the rest of the process within a week or two. All information given on this form is kept strictly confidential and NOT shared with outside sources.

Please make sure that you have read the position description and meet the prerequisites before making your selection.








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This Interest/Inquiry Form is the first step in the process. After you hit 'Submit', we will follow up with you on the rest of the process within the next week or two.

Featured Volunteer Opportunity

Volunteer Opportunity:

In the Community

Volunteer Garden Manager

Our current Volunteer Garden Manager is available now for shadowing. This is an exciting and vital volunteer position in our food pantry operations, with the objective to provide fresh and nutritious food to MOM clients while teaching gardening skills. The Volunteer Garden Manager oversees garden volunteers and our client gardeners in planting, maintaining and harvesting. 

Our current Volunteer Garden Manager is available now for shadowing and transitioning MOM’s next Volunteer Garden Manager.  Timeline is extensively from May through harvest annually, with some duties in the off-season. Our pantry garden operations consist of three areas: the MOM client/teaching garden; and two production gardens. This position reports to staff, Distribution Center Manager.

If you are interested in learning more or know someone who might be, please click on the "Show More" button below and then click on the "Apply" button to complete the volunteer inquiry form.  You also may email volunteer@momhelps.org. We will be in touch with you with further details about what's involved, and arrange for an initial meeting with MOM staff (required).

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