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Hartford, CT 06105
Manchester Donation Pick Up Driver Initiative: Beyond the Basics Impact area: Basic Needs (food, clothing, housing) Location(s): Hartford, CT Hours: Friday mornings Desired level of commitment: Weekdays Duration: Year-round Age requirement: 18+ Tasks may include: Picking up a large donation of food from Manchester Dropping off the donation to a food pantry in Wallingford Lifting up 25-30-pound boxes In order to volunteer, you should be: A registered UAServe volunteer (you will have a chance to register if you haven’t already) Willing to attend an orientation prior to volunteering Willing to submit a background check Open to an ongoing volunteer commitment that works with your schedule Willing to use own vehicle with the capacity to hold 50 banana boxes (10"x16"x20") Responsible
Date Posted: Mar 23, 2022
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Hartford, CT 06106
Knitters and Sewists for Nursing Homes Initiative: Charis Impact area: Mental, emotional and relational health Location(s): Hartford, CT Hours: Remote (flexible) Desired level of commitment: flexible Duration: Year-round Age requirement: Any age Tasks may include: * Knitting or sewing prayer shawls * Knitting or sewing adult blankets for those in wheelchairs * Knitting or sewing adult bibs In order to volunteer, you should be: * A registered UAServe volunteer (you will have a chance to register if you haven't already) * Willing to attend an orientation prior to volunteering * Willing to submit a background check * Willing to complete a Waiver of Liability Relating to COVID-19 * Willing to follow COVID-19 Volunteer Safety Protocol * Open to an ongoing volunteer commitment that works with your schedule * Comfortable leading a group (8-15 people) * Able to interact well with people * Reliable * Skilled at knitting or sewing
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
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Bristol, CT 06010
Day Room Monitor Initiative: Beyond the Basics Impact area: Basic needs (food, clothing, housing) Location(s): Bristol, CT Hours: Weekday mornings Desired level of commitment: Once per week Duration: Year-round Age requirement: 21+ Tasks may include: * Monitoring a "day room" (community room) at a basic needs program * Enforcing rules * Setting up the "help yourself table" * Serving 45 people * Sanitizing tables between clients * Offering assistance * Developing relationships * Encouraging * Listening * Providing prayer * Maintaining a safe judgement-free environment * Cleaning at the end of the shift * Breaking down In order to volunteer, you should be: * A registered UAServe volunteer (you will have a chance to register if you haven't already) * Willing to attend an orientation prior to volunteering * Willing to submit a background check * Open to an ongoing volunteer commitment that works with your schedule * Reliable * Patient * Honest * Personable * Open-minded * Respectful
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
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Hartford, CT 06106
Dishwasher and Cleaning Assistant for Community Meal Impact area: Basic Needs (food, clothing, housing) Location(s): Hartford, CT Hours: Weekday evenings Desired level of commitment: Once per month Duration: Year-round Age requirement: 18+ Tasks may include: Washing dishes during and after the event Organizing and cleaning the kitchen area Assisting in other areas as needed In order to volunteer, you should be: A registered UAServe volunteer (you will have a chance to register if you haven't already) Willing to attend an orientation prior to volunteering Willing to submit a background check Willing to complete additional host site specific paperwork and requirements Open to an ongoing volunteer commitment that works with your schedule Positive Able to follow directions and procedures Able to lift up to 40 pounds Honest Eager to serve a community in need Punctual Committed *Volunteers must be of Christian faith to serve with this opportunity.
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
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Hartford, CT 06106
Cook and Meal Server for Transitional Living Home Residents Initiative: Beyond the Basics Impact area: Basic needs (food, clothing, housing) Location(s): Hartford, CT Hours: Weekday or weekend mornings, afternoons and evenings Desired level of commitment: Once per week Duration: Year-round Age requirement: 21+ Tasks may include: * Preparing/cooking a meal for 35 people * Serving a meal * Cleaning up In order to volunteer, you should be: * A registered UAServe volunteer (you will have a chance to register if you haven't already) * Willing to attend an orientation prior to volunteering * Willing to submit a background check * Willing to complete a Waiver of Liability Relating to COVID-19 * Willing to follow COVID-19 Volunteer Safety Protocol * Open to an ongoing volunteer commitment that works with your schedule * Experience as a cook or chef * Reliable * Patient * Responsible * QFO (Qualified Food Operator) certification a plus * Spanish-speaking skills a plus You should not volunteer if you are at risk or compromised. If you are immunocompromised, over 60, are showing symptoms of COVID-19, or live with or care for someone in any of those categories, you should avoid being in public - including for volunteer efforts. Please stay safe, stay home.
Date Posted: Apr 19, 2022
