As the world leader in volunteerism we feel a responsibility to unite our broader community, and to use this moment to become stronger.
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The Keystone Community Services food shelves are open and serving approximately 100 families every day. Many of the volunteers who served in our programs over the summer are going back to school or work this fall so we have a lot of openings for volunteers, most notably in our food shelf programs. Our most urgent volunteer needs:
Delivery & Sorting Shift at the Food Shelves
Get your steps in and help us get our food shelves prepped for service.
Volunteer shifts are from 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.
Morning Food Shelf Assistant
Pack bags and assist with food shelf service, in a socially distanced way.
Mornings shifts are from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Afternoon Food Shelf Assistant
Pack bags and assist with food shelf service, in a socially distanced way.
Afternoon shifts are from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Are you wondering if volunteering is safe during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Keystone has modified our program delivery in all programs to offer services in safe, socially distanced ways. Here are a few examples of things we’re doing differently:
A health screening questionnaire poster is shown at our food shelves and any staff, participants, or volunteers who cannot answer yes to all of the questions are asked not to participate in our programs.
All staff, volunteers, and participants must wear a mask covering their nose and mouth.
Every site has hand sanitizer and handwashing stations readily available.
All staff and volunteers must wear gloves when handling food.
Each site has a specific number of people allowed in each building during a shift to allow for social distancing when working.
Participants are served one at a time, in a socially distanced way. In our Meals on Wheels program, we are delivering meals once per week to limit exposure for everyone.
How do I apply?
Please fill out a volunteer application on our website!
Our mission is to strengthen the capacity of individuals and families to improve the quality of life.
Description
Keystone Community Services - is a multi-service organization providing human services in the areas of youth, senior, and basic needs programming. Keystone Community Services supports people in need with a variety of services to accomplish the following:
Youth learn and gain skills that help them succeed in school, at home and in their community by participating in afterschool programming, academic tutoring, youth employment and culturally specific programs designed for immigrant youth.
Families and individuals become more self-sufficient, stable and connected to their community through support from food shelves, crisis assistance, case management and family programs.
Seniors remain independent and contribute to their communities by accessing active senior, volunteer, in-home support and case management programs.
Community members connect to their neighborhoods and contribute to the vitality of St. Paul by volunteering, participating in community events, and supporting their neighbors in need.
