Volunteers needed Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Food Bank
Volunteers make a difference. Your time and talents are appreciated and help make this community a better place. It can be difficult work but is always rewarding and life changing.
All volunteer positions are part-time, any hours from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday to Friday, and 9 to 1 at The Thrift Store on Saturdays. The key positions are best filled by 4 or 8 hours a week but many opportunities are available for other schedules as well.
Below you will find a list of volunteer opportunities that are typically available. If you find one of interest, complete the application form below.
Volunteer Opportunities Available
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Food Bank
Assemble food boxes, hand out food boxes, carry and sort, process paperwork, and much more. Current urgent need for people to work Monday-Saturday, 8-10, sorting and handling donations. Lifting ability is helpful but not required. One day or more is very helpful. Stop by or call 928-536-2222 and ask for Russ or Debora.
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Currently volunteers are needed to process donations in a soon-to-be-ready dedicated processing room. Volunteers to help organize and set up the new processing room are also needed. These are sometimes messy jobs. Your patience with the work is appreciated.
The most urgent need is for a volunteer to work Mondays 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This would be sitting at the front desk, greeting and assisting shoppers, and light processing. Please call Judy at 928-536-2222 if you are interested. Training provided.
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Swap Meet Information and Sales Table
At times The Thrift Store hosts a table at the Our Lady of Snow Swap Meet on Saturdays. Volunteers to set up the table, hand out flyers, sell items, and return items back into storage are needed.
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Fundraisers
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Meals on Wheels Delivery Drivers
Deliver nutritious meals to local residents. Typically this is done one day a week but other options are available. To find out more details contact the Center Manager at 928-536-2222.
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Food Preparation
Prepare food for various food services. Supervision and training provided.
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Food Servers
Volunteers are needed to carry plates of prepared meals to diners during the lunch service, 11:30 to 1:15 Monday to Friday. It's fun to meet the friendly diners and a free lunch is provided to volunteers.
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Special Events Community Outreach
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Serve Food at Mid-day Meals
Food is served mid-day 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. People to carry plates to the tables to serve clients. Training and supervision is provided.
“The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others.” Mahatma Gandhi
Silver Creek Senior Center provides food assistance, warm nutritious meals, friendly atmosphere, and much more.
