- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Merrimack Valley (Lowell) Catholic Charities food pantry volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Catholic Charities of Boston
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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17 people are interested
Food Pantry volunteers needed:
The Merrimack Valley Catholic Charities food pantry is located at 70 Lawrence Street, Lowell, MA 01852 (978) 452-1421
The Pantry’s summer hours are: Monday, Wednesday and Thursday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday evenings from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Volunteers are needed to set up the food pantry, help unload deliveries and help distribute groceries to clients. Shifts can be scheduled for either set up /restocking or distribution. Additional (other than English) language skills are helpful but not required.
On Mondays and Thursdays 10AM-12PM 2-3 Volunteers are needed before the food pantry is open to restock the shelves, sort meats and produce, and pre-pack grocery bags for clients; 1:30PM-3:30PM volunteers are need to assist with the distribution of groceries to clients.
On Wednesdays 9AM-12PM 2-3 strong volunteers are needed to help unload the food bank delivery truck and prepare the food pantry before it’s open to clients; 2-3 volunteer are needed 1:30PM-3:30PM to assist with the distribution of groceries to clients.
On Tuesdays 12:45PM-3:45PM 2-3 volunteers are needed before the food pantry is open to clients to restock the shelves, sort meats and produce, and pre-pack grocery bags for clients; 2-3 volunteers are needed 3:45PM-6:45PM to assist with the distribution of groceries to clients.
Volunteers at Catholic Charities are required to: complete an application, have an interview and a criminal background check prior to scheduling your first volunteer shift. Volunteers report to the Food Pantry Coordinator.
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About Catholic Charities of Boston
Location:
275 West Broadway, Boston, MA 02127, US
Mission Statement
Catholic Charities is building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.
Description
For more than 100 years, Catholic Charities has continued its mission of building a just and compassionate society rooted in the dignity of all people.
As one of the largest providers of social services in Massachusetts, Catholic Charities offers approximately 90 programs and services in 23 locations from Lawrence to Brockton and throughout to Boston. More than 185,000 people are helped each year regardless of faith.
Our programs and services are provided in four major areas:
- As an anti-poverty agency, Catholic Charities responds to the needs of the poor and working poor in our communities. This is accomplished by providing or helping them access emergency food, fuel, utility, rental, and mortgage assistance.
- Catholic Charities provides a variety of support services for children and families in order to strengthen and preserve families and provide children and youth with the opportunities they deserve.
- Adult Education (ESOL) and workforce development programs prepare adult learners to take advantage of better employment opportunities to support their families
- With a variety of multicultural and multilingual services for immigrants and refugees, Catholic Charities is working to help these populations adjust to their new surroundings and become active participants in their communities.
Catholic Charities is a self-supporting, non-profit organization that relies on public, private, and United Way contributions.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
70 Lawrence StLowell, MA 01852
DATE POSTED
May 6, 2016
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Food Delivery / Distribution
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 16
- Orientation or Training
- 3-4 hour shifts
- Ability to lift 30 lbs; stand for more than 1 hour at a time