Opportunity Details

Here at Leicester South Foodbank, we work to relieve financial hardship amongst people in Leicestershire by providing emergency food, essential toiletries and household items to those in need and/or for distribution by charities or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty. We also provide signposting and onward support to relevant information and other advisory services.

We would love for you to lend your support on the day by assisting with a range of duties to ensure the smooth operation of Leicester South's food bank; offloading crates and sorting and packing emergency parcels of food, among other things.

Corporate Volunteering opportunities usually take place for most of a working day, we
invite groups into the Regional Distribution Centre between 10am until 3pm.
During this time, you will receive a welcome talk about what the foodbank does, how it
supports people in the local community and wider areas of Leicester. There will then be a
tour of the warehouse, an opportunity to meet some volunteers and hear success stories
about how the foodbank has help individuals.
Following the tour, you will get a demonstration of what is packed into our food parcels,
there will be an explanation of the different dietary requirements we offer within these
boxes such as vegetarian or glutton free. You'll then be given a “shopping list” and can have a go at packing parcels yourself.

To cover the expenses of the day we would ask that you send a donation as a team of at least £200 at time of booking. Details of our bank account will be sent.

Thank you

Opportunity Details

The YWCA Central Area Food Bank serves over 300 families each week. This service takes a great deal of volunteer support, therefore our Food Bank is always in need of volunteers to help meet the need. Volunteers will help with a variety of tasks that may include setting up the packing area, filling bags for food delivery, putting away food donations, and breaking down boxes for recycling.

Volunteers are asked to dress in layers of comfy clothes that can get dirty. Work is done mostly outside, in any weather, and temperatures vary. Bring a water bottle and a face mask. Masks are required when working indoors and volunteers should be vaccinated against covid-19.

Central Area Food Bank distributes food weekly to residents in YWCA emergency shelter and transitional housing, as well as low-income families throughout the community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Tuesday Shift	8	n/a	n/a
Wednesday Shift	8	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Hey all you Hope Heroes!! It’s time to get together again to pack meals for the hungry, specifically to feed the refugees coming out of the Ukraine and those devastated by the earthquakes in Hungry and Syria. Are you in?!? Let’s do this!!

We’ll be packing meals on Saturday, September 9th, 2023, from 9:00 until 11:00 AM at The Ash Center (Academy of Sports & Health Center) located at 1701 Freeman St, Fort Wayne, IN. Look for Door #4, the entrance to the basketball court off Freeman St.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to allow for the check-in process.

Take advantage of a MATCHING GRANT opportunity! While we do not charge a fee to be involved in our Public Packing events, we appreciate donations to further our work to end world hunger. Ideally, we’d like each person or family to cover the cost of one carton of meals. AND…we just were awarded a matching donation grant from our soy producer ADM so, your donation will DOUBLE!

Just one carton of meals that you will pack feeds 216 children and costs just $65. That’s a mere $.30 per meal! What can we do without once or twice that will equal 216 meals? Feel free to donate as many boxes as you’d like to feed those who have so little.

We are looking forward to seeing you and partnering with you to feed the hungry!

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	50	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Join us on a day of service and remembrance from 10am-3pm, 11 September 2023. Located at 118 Main Street, the St. Elizabeth’s House is a beacon of aid to those in crisis throughout our community. Listed below are activities to facilitate throughout the day. The first two listed will run from 10am-1pm. The group will reunite to complete the day in the final activity.
1. The Hartford volunteer group will aid in opening the food pantry to the community for two hours. This effort requires between 10-14 individuals to complete the following tasks.
• Greet participants and aid in completing a questionnaire.
• Assist individuals navigate our food pantry shopping our isles of nonperishable food.
• Bag the acquired groceries and add a premade toiletry kit to the items gathered.
2. The Hartford volunteers may aid in serving lunch to the residents of St. Elizabeth’s House. This effort requires 2-3 individuals who will join our kitchen staff to prepare menu items and assist in plating desired menu options for each of the clients. Lunch service is from 12pm-1pm and serves between 30-40 individuals.
3. The Hartford volunteers could aid in an activity themed around the day of remembrance. Options are listed below.
• Crafting activity incorporating either colors of the flag or fall items.
• Facilitate yard games that can take place indoors or outdoors, including yard bowling set, cornhole, field-day themed activities.
• Guide discussion of mindfulness and/or self-care in times of stress.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
General	no limit	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Pick up food from donor and deliver to a partner organization that serves people in need.

Opportunity Details

Crossroads is seeing extraordinary demand for the Soup Kitchen services from needy New Yorkers and newly arrived migrants, serving over 80,000 meals since the beginning of the year. Crossroads serves breakfast 4 morning a week and dinner 7 nights a week. Colgate can help ensure that Crossroads has enough for everyone by making between 200 and 400 peanut butter and jelly sandwiches to be served with dinner that evening or breakfast the next morning.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Crossroads Sandwich Making	10	n/a	n/a
Crossroads Sandwich Making	10	n/a	n/a
Crossroads Sandwich Making	10	n/a	n/a
Crossroads Sandwich Making	10	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Neighborhood Center's board committees are open to non-board members. Most committees meet monthly for 60-90 minutes. Total time commitment averages about 4 hours per month. Below are the committee opportunities with a list of committee responsibilities.

Finance Committee
✔ Meets monthly; meetings are canceled when not needed
✔ Reviews monthly financial statements, including the balance sheet and the profit and loss statement, before they are accepted by the full Board of Directors
✔ Reviews the annual budget prior to passage by the full Board of Directors
✔ Reviews the budget forecast (revision) after the mid-point of the fiscal year
✔ Reviews the financial implications of programmatic changes during the fiscal year
✔ Serves as the Buildings and Grounds Committee
✔ Reviews large purchases before contracts are signed Assists the Marketing and Development Committee in the development and implementation of capital campaigns
✔ Reviews the annual audit and IRS Form 990 after they have been analyzed by the Audit Committee, but before they are accepted by the full Board of Directors

Board and Staff Development
✔ Meets monthly; meetings are canceled when not needed
✔ Reviews bylaws on a biannual basis
✔ Recommends Board candidates for review by the full Board of Directors
✔ Conducts the Board orientation and continuing education, including Annual Board Retreat
✔ Leads the annual Board self-assessment
✔ Serves as the nominating committee for officers
✔ Tracks Board member terms and attendance
✔ Monitors that all Board members’ contribute financially to the agency
✔ Reviews Personnel Policies on a biannual basis
✔ Monitors staff evaluations by following trends in employee performance
✔ Works with the executive director to find inexpensive continuing education opportunities for staff and employee recognition

3. Strategic Planning and Program Development
✔ Meets monthly; meetings are canceled when not needed
✔ Leads the development of the strategic plan and any updates
✔ Reviews program development – new, expanded and/or modified
✔ Conducts a quarterly review of all programs
✔ Conducts an annual evaluation of all programs
✔ Reviews advocacy campaigns before they start
✔ Reviews community organizing/collective impact initiatives before they start

Marketing and Development
✔ Meets monthly; meetings are canceled when not needed
✔ May use subcommittees to get the work done
✔ Actively reviews and approves agency marketing plan, including branding, website, other digital media, online newsletters, mailed newsletters, community events
✔ Oversees the implementation of the marketing plan
✔ Actively reviews and approves agency development plan, including assisting the executive director in building relationships with potential donors community contacts, planning fundraising events, sponsoring donor recognition events
✔ Oversees the implementation of the development plan
✔ Develops and implements capital campaigns in conjunction with the Finance Committee, as needed

Opportunity Details

Are you someone who believes in the power of kindness and selflessness? Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of those in need? If so, we invite you to join our dedicated team of volunteers at Biz Markie's Emergency Food Pantry.

|Why Volunteer with Us?|

At Biz Markie's Emergency Food Pantry, we are driven by a shared commitment to bring hope and support to individuals and families facing food insecurity. As a volunteer, you will be an essential part of our mission to create a more compassionate and caring world, embodying the enduring spirit of Biz Markie himself.

|How You Can Make a Difference|

As a volunteer, your time and effort can truly make a difference in the lives of those we serve. By helping us organize food drives, distribute essential supplies, or lend a listening ear to those seeking solace, you will be contributing to a legacy of compassion that impacts countless lives.

|What We Offer|

Volunteering with us goes beyond the act of giving back; it's an opportunity to be part of a tight-knit community bound by the desire to make a positive change. You'll gain a sense of fulfillment, knowing that your actions directly contribute to easing the burden of hunger and offering hope to those in need.

|Who Can Volunteer?|

Everyone is welcome to be a part of our team at Biz Markie's Emergency Food Pantry. Whether you are an individual, a group, or a company looking to engage in meaningful community service, your dedication and enthusiasm are invaluable resources.

|Get Involved|

Volunteer with us and be the beacon of hope that brightens the lives of those in need. Together, we can build a legacy of compassion, one act of kindness at a time. Join us at Biz Markie's Emergency Food Pantry and make a lasting difference in our community.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Food Distribution Volunteer	2	n/a	n/a
Food Bagging Volunteer	2	n/a	n/a
Food Bagging Volunteer	2	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

The Charlie Center
Serve In-Person or Help Make a Dish for The Charlie Center

Sign-up to Serve Link: https://www.thecharliecenter.org/new-page-volunteer
Contact Information: volunteer@thecharliecenter.org
The Charlie Center is located at: 12675 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78759 on the Mosaic Church Campus in North Austin

Thank you for signing up to serve in-person or make a dish for The Charlie Center. Each month we serve 1300 clients who are experiencing homelessness in Travis and Williamson Counties, and we are proud to serve each of them a hot homemade nutritious meal every week. We can not do this without our incredible Volunteer Community! Thank you.

**Special Note** We have 13x20" aluminum pans and Rudy's shredded chicken for your convenience. Please stop by The Charlie Center to pick these items up ahead of time. Reach out to volunteer@thecharliecenter.org to reserve your chicken.

MAKE A DISH INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Find a date and dish that works with your schedule, click the sign-up button.

2. Enter your name, email, and the quantity you plan to bring of the dish you have signed up for.

3. In your email confirmation you will receive a recipe document link, calendar link, and volunteer waiver form.

4. Enjoy making the dish from the comfort of your own home.

5. All dishes should fill a 13x20" aluminum pan. (Please do not substitute another size pan. We depend on the number of servings that completely fills a 13x20" pan.)

6. All dishes should be dropped off to The Charlie Center, hot and ready to serve, by 9:15am. (Please do not bring your dish cold or frozen.)



SERVE IN-PERSON INSTRUCTIONS:

Our In-Person Volunteer Shift is from 9am to 1:15pm. Volunteers will help with setup, cleanup, checking clients in, help serve a beautiful meal, and help our clients check their mail.

1. Find a date that works with your schedule, click the sign-up button to begin.

2. Input your first name, last name, and email address, and how many people you plan to bring with you if applicable.

3. An email confirmation will be sent to you with instructions, and a volunteer waiver. Please sign this waiver before arriving.



RECIPE DOCUMENT:

The Charlie Center Recipe Document: Click Here

This document can also be found at the bottom of our Charlie Center Volunter Page



DISH DROP-OFF & VOLUNTEER ARRIVAL LOCATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Our address is 12675 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78759. We are located towards the back of the Mosaic Church Campus in the "Student Building". The physical address where you will drop off your dish is 12116 Jekel Circle. The entrance of The Charlie Center is marked by purple and green Charlie Center flags. Proceed through the iron courtyard gates. Our front door is located towards the back of the courtyard. If our door is closed please knock, and a team member will let you in. (Our clients will already be lined up in the courtyard upon your arrival.)



CANCEL INFORMATION (PLEASE DO NOT NO-SHOW):

If you are not able to bring your dish, please reach out to volunteer@thecharliecenter.org immediately. We depend on each dish so that we can provide one meal for every client that checks in during our Hospitality & Navigation Day. If we are short on food, we may not be able to serve everyone a hot meal. Giving us advance notice will help us to come up with a plan to cover your dish. Thank you.



QUESTIONS & GROUP SERVE INFORMATION:

Please schedule all group serve events on Tuesdays & Thursdays. These are the days that we need the most help. Reach out to our Volunteer Team with Group Serve Inquiries and any other questions at: volunteer@thecharliecenter.org. We can't wait to serve with you at The Charlie Center!

Opportunity Details

Fight food waste and hunger in Barcelona!

Join local volunteers to distribute surplus food to the homeless and support vulnerable families. Experience Barcelona authentically, make friends, and contribute to the community.
The program focuses on fighting food waste internationally. Volunteers play a crucial role in distributing meals to the homeless. Support is also provided to single-parent families in need. Engage with Barcelona beyond the usual tourist sites and experiences, and connect with like-minded volunteers to foster lifelong friendships!

Typical Week:
Sunday: Arrival and settling in
Monday: Welcome interview, neighborhood tour, food collection
Tuesday: Logistics at the food bank, distributing to families
Wednesday: Training, coaching, meal preparation
Thursday: Supermarket collection, farm visit
Friday: Planning, food preparation, distribution
Saturday & Sunday: Free visit of Barcelona and free excursion with volunteers

Join us and make a difference in Barcelona!