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Flexible Schedule
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Bloomington, MN 55420
Do you love meeting new people? Are you looking for ways to serve your community? Our Volunteer Greeters play a vital role in creating a safe and welcoming environment for guests and fellow volunteers. We offer our volunteers on-the-job training, flexible scheduling and a variety of fun and diverse ways to serve! Open Opportunities (Ages 18+): Greet and check in volunteers and guests! Provide general information and assistance to fellow volunteers! Assist staff with clerical and administrative tasks! In this role you will learn new skills, make a difference by helping others, and gain insight into how food and housing insecurity affects your community. All volunteers ages 18 and older must complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Volunteer Greeter shifts are onsite at VEAP and begin every weekday at 7:45 a.m., 11:00 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. Get started today! Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form at http://veap.org/become-a-volunteer/ or for more information contact our volunteer department at volunteerdept@veap.org or 952.955.8323
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Bloomington, MN 55420
Do you enjoy driving? Are you looking for a way to become more connected with your community? In our new response to COVID-19, Volunteer Drivers are needed more than ever to help us keep food on our community’s tables! Our Volunteer Driver opportunity complies with current public health guidelines, doesn’t require experience, and is of course fun! No vehicle necessary, VEAP minivans are available to volunteers during their shifts. Open Opportunities (Ages 25-76): Deliver prepackaged fresh and shelf-stable foods to seniors, participants with disabilities, as well as community members without transportation. In this role you will see your impact first hand and gain insight into how food and housing insecurity affects your community. All volunteers ages 18 and older are required to complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Volunteer Drivers are also required to pass a motor vehicle check, have a valid driver's license, and proof of insurance. Driver shifts are on-site at VEAP and begin every weekday at 9:00 a.m., 1100 a.m., and 2:00 p.m. Get started today! Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form at http://veap.org/become-a-volunteer/ or for more information contact our volunteer department at volunteerdept@veap.org or 952.955.8323.
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Bloomington, MN 55420
Looking for a way to support your community during these uncertain times? Now more than ever, YOU can make a difference! In response to COVID-19, VEAP has created a new service delivery model that ensures the health and safety of all. Our opportunities comply with current public health guidelines, don’t require experience, and are of course fun! Open Opportunities (Ages 12+ to volunteer independently. Ages 9-11 if accompanied by an adult.): Ensure only the best, most fresh items reach our pantry's shelves by sorting through food donations. Assist our new drive-thru system by checking visitors in, taking their orders, and helping them load up their vehicles. In this role you will learn new skills, make a difference and see your impact firsthand, as well as gain insight into how food and housing insecurity affects your community. All volunteers ages 18 and older must complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Shifts are typically three hours in length and begin every weekday at 8:15am, 11:15am, or 2:15pm. Get started today! Fill out our Fast Track or Volunteer Interest Form at http://veap.org/become-a-volunteer/ or for more information contact our volunteer department at volunteerdept@veap.org or 952.955.8323.
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Bloomington, MN 55420
Share your skills and expertise while learning more about non-profit work! As a member of VEAP’s newly-created Young Professionals Board, you’ll work alongside passionate colleagues to advance the mission of VEAP in increasing access to healthy food, housing, and supportive services. Responsibilities include . . . Developing strategies to grow awareness of VEAP amongst young adults Planning & executing an annual fundraiser Supporting broader organizational strategic initiatives As a board member, you can expect to make a direct impact on an important cause, understand how a non-profit is run, gain leadership skills in planning events and managing teams, and expand your network. Interested? Please visit our website at www.veap.org/join-veaps-young-professionals-board/ to learn more about our eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2021
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Flexible Schedule
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Bloomington, MN 55420
Are you bilingual in English and Spanish? Spanish is the primary language of nearly 1 in 5 visitors to our food pantry and you can help support them today! Open Opportunities (Ages 18+) Help connect visitors to our services by setting up food appointments over the phone! Assist Spanish-speakers who are receiving food assistance with check-in and help ensure they have a positive experience while at VEAP! Shifts are on-site at VEAP and are typically three hours in length every weekday. All volunteers ages 18 or older must complete a criminal background check prior to volunteering. Get started today! Fill out our Volunteer Interest Form at http://veap.org/become-a-volunteer/ or for more information contact our volunteer department, volunteerdept@veap.org, 952.955.8323
Date Posted: Oct 7, 2021
