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Flexible Schedule
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Hartford, CT 06112
We are currently looking for individuals to help in Freshplace, our onsite fresh food pantry, which provides nutritious food and case management services to individuals and families living in the poorest neighborhoods in Hartford. Volunteers must be 18 or older, able to lift at least 30 pounds and fully vaccinated. Responsibilities include: Unloading and sorting donated food Organizing pantry shelves Helping food pantry members shop Assisting with pre-weekend clean-up Where: Freshplace, Chrysalis Center, 255 Homestead Ave, Hartford. When: Fridays, 8:30 am - 11:00 am All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and full vaccinated. Chrysalis Center is a private, non-profit, socially innovative, multiservice organization that serves individuals and their families living in the State of Connecticut. Chrysalis Center helps those living in poverty, Veterans, men, women, children, and young adults who are struggling with mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and those returning from incarceration. For more information, please contact Sarah Mitchell at smitchell@chrysaliscenterct.org.
Date Posted: Jul 13, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Hartford, CT 06112
We are currently looking for individuals to help in Freshplace, our onsite fresh food pantry, which provides nutritious food and case management services to individuals and families living in the poorest neighborhoods in Hartford. We are looking for individuals to be "on-call" in the event a volunteer is unable to come in for their regularly scheduled shift. Volunteers must be 18 or older, able to lift at least 30 pounds and fully vaccinated. Responsibilities Vary Based on Vacancy Responsibilities may include: Picking up donated items at Whole Foods (Blue Back Square) Unloading and sorting donated food, organizing pantry shelves Helping food pantry members shop Assisting with pre-weekend clean-up Where: Freshplace, Chrysalis Center, 255 Homestead Ave, Hartford. When: Dates vary based upon vacancy All volunteers must be over the age of 18 and full vaccinated. Chrysalis Center is a private, non-profit, socially innovative, multiservice organization that serves individuals and their families living in the State of Connecticut. Chrysalis Center helps those living in poverty, Veterans, men, women, children, and young adults who are struggling with mental health, addiction, HIV/AIDS, homelessness, and those returning from incarceration. For more information, please contact Sarah Mitchell at smitchell@chrysaliscenterct.org.
Date Posted: Jul 15, 2021
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Jul 28
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Oct 13
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12:00 PM
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04:30 PM
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Hartford, CT 06112
The Homestead Farmers’ Market is an open-air, Connecticut-grown farmers’ market open to the public from June through October. The HFM is located on our main campus at 255 Homestead Ave, Hartford in the upper parking lot. It offers vegetables and fruits culturally relevant to the community, featuring Urban Roots vegetables, as well as produce from local community farmers. La Cocina baked goods are often available, as well. Date(s)/Time Commitment: Wednesdays, 12-4:30pm. The HFM runs end of June through mid-October. Volunteer Responsibilities & Requirements: Set-up and breakdown assistance Help sell produce to customers/clients/staff Basic math skills Able to lift at least 50 pounds Able to stand for extended periods of time Comfortable interacting with public Comfortable being outside in various weather conditions (including sun, heat & rain) Volunteer Requirements: Must be 18 years of age or over and be fully vaccinated.
Date Posted: Jul 14, 2021
