Opportunity Details

Volunteer-from-home options are available for people who can’t volunteer during regular business hours or are staying home. Options include holding a donation drive, preparing sack lunches, assembling hygiene kits and more. View ways to volunteer-from-home at https://stpatrickcenter.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

Available Shifts

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

Opportunity Details

Donation sorting volunteers help sort and distribute donated food and clothing on weekdays between 9am and 4pm. This is a great group volunteer opportunity. Groups are typically booked for 2 - 3 hour shifts. All volunteers must comply with our enhanced safety measures by taking a wellness survey upon entry, getting a temperature check and wearing a mask at all times. View the full description at https://stpatrickcenter.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

To sign up, fill out our volunteer interest form located at http://stpatrickcenter.org/volunteer/.

Opportunity Details

Donation Center volunteers are needed weekdays from 8am to 4pm to help with with receiving donations and deliveries. Shifts are flexible during our business hours and typically are scheduled for 3 - 4 hours. Volunteers are supervised by our Donation Center team. Not suitable for groups. All volunteers must comply with our enhanced safety measures by taking a wellness survey upon entry, getting a temperature check and wearing a mask at all times. View the full description at https://stpatrickcenter.org/volunteer-opportunities/.

To sign up, fill out our volunteer interest form located at http://stpatrickcenter.org/volunteer/.

Opportunity Details

We currently need three volunteers maximum each weekday from 11:15am to 12:15pm to package hot casseroles into disposable containers and prepare sandwiches for our clients. All volunteers must comply with our enhanced safety measures by taking a wellness survey upon entry, getting a temperature check and wearing a mask at all times.

Please note, we do have an age requirement policy of 14 years old with an adult chaperone.

You may volunteer up to four times in calendar year within the center, thereafter you will have to complete the volunteer compliance paperwork, background screening and attend a Protecting God’s Children workshop.

To sign up, contact Sarah Webb at spcvolunteers@stpatrickcenter.org or 314-802-0681.

Opportunity Details

Writing a guest post for our blog is simple and fun! It's just three easy steps:

1. Decide on a topic or story that relates to Renesting, Homelessness, furniture, or area nonprofits.

2. Write between 250 and 500 words. Avoid complicated and vulgar language.

3. Email us your topic idea or a draft with the subject line "guest post" and we'll work with you to polish it up and publish it on our blog!

If you want to read what has already been published you can visit our blog at www.renestingprojectinc.org/blog

Volunteers will be required to sign a Release of Liability before their first time volunteering. You can find this form on our website (https://www.renestingprojectinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RELEASE-OF-LIABILITY-form.pdf) if you would like to review it before your scheduled volunteer time.

If you need us to sign any documentation proving you volunteer we will be happy to do so.

Opportunity Details

PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS MUST CALL THE WAREHOUSE TO SCHEDULE VOLUNTEER TIMES. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP UNANNOUNCED.

Renesting Project receives donations of gently used furniture items that we give free of charge to those in need in Bossier and Caddo Parish.

Those donations need to be unloaded from donors' vehicles, cleaned, and inventoried in order to be ready for a newly housed individual or family to pick them up.

Volunteers should expect to move furniture (as a team, never solo), vacuum or wipe down furniture, discern if items are usable, and place furniture on the warehouse shelves.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for longish periods of standing, moving furniture, and working in a warehouse with no airconditioning. As with any time you are in our warehouse and in accordance with Louisiana mandates, a mask will be required at all times.

Volunteers will be required to sign a Release of Liability before their first time volunteering. You can find this form on our website (https://www.renestingprojectinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RELEASE-OF-LIABILITY-form.pdf) if you would like to review it before your scheduled volunteer time.

If you need us to sign any documentation proving you volunteer we will be happy to do so.

Opportunity Details

PROSPECTIVE VOLUNTEERS MUST CALL THE WAREHOUSE TO SCHEDULE VOLUNTEER TIMES. PLEASE DO NOT SHOW UP UNANNOUNCED.

Renesting Project receives donations of gently used household items that we give free of charge to those in need in Bossier and Caddo Parish.

Those donations need to be sorted, cleaned, and packed in order to be ready for a newly housed individual or family to pick them up.

Volunteers should expect to open boxes, sort items, discern if items are usable, do light cleaning of items, and pack them in boxes for clients.

We recommend wearing comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for longish periods of standing. The sorting/packing/office areas of our warehouse have air conditioning, but it can still get pretty warm, especially in summer. As with any time you are in our warehouse and in accordance with Louisiana mandates, a mask will be required at all times.

Volunteers will be required to sign a Release of Liability before their first time volunteering. You can find this form on our website (https://www.renestingprojectinc.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/RELEASE-OF-LIABILITY-form.pdf) if you would like to review it before your scheduled volunteer time.

If you need us to sign any documentation proving you volunteer we will be happy to do so.

Opportunity Details

The long-running event attracts wine aficionados, celebrity chefs, and restaurateurs to the Village of Baytowne Wharf for four days of all things food and wine. This year’s Sandestin Wine Festival will take place from April 15 to 18. 400 happy, helpful volunteers are needed to staff this multi day event and receive a FREE t-shirt and taster ticket. A portion of the proceeds benefit our Fisher House on Eglin in a BIG way. Find out more about the event here.

Available Shifts

Shift Name	Signup Max	Start	End
Pouring	45	n/a	n/a
Buckets	20	n/a	n/a

Opportunity Details

Title: Polish/other EU Language Speaking Volunteer Progress Mentor – Hand Up
Location: Northampton Hope Centre, Oasis House, Campbell Street, NN1 3DS
Purpose of the role: Assist in the effective operation of our Support Hub; talking and assisting people in our Support Hub, often in need or in crisis (always supported by paid staff)
Hours: This role runs Monday to Saturday in 2 - 4 hour shifts. The right candidate will be able to commit at least 2 days per week on the same days. Get in contact to discuss your availability.

What tasks may be involved?
• Supporting Service Users to engage in the support on offer
• Welcoming Service Users to the service, covering key areas of access (the Door and reception)
• Logging Service Users attendance to the service
• Capturing Essential Support Needs from ‘New to Service’ individuals
• Arranging and supporting appointments with Support Workers
• Supporting Service Users to attend external appointments – acting as an advocate
• Supporting Service Users to open NFA Bank Accounts
• Clean UK driving Licence and willingness to drive a Minibus is desirable

What qualities or skills would be useful?
• Fluent in an EU Language
• A current and Valid DBS is required for this role
• Clean UK driving Licence and willingness to drive a Minibus is desirable
• Previous experience working in a support, care, or mental health environment
• Must volunteer as part of a team.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers.
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks.
• Must be sympathetic towards people’s circumstances.
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality.
• Must not discriminate.
• Liaise with other staff and volunteers allocated to this area.

Our expectations:
• Must be reliable and trustworthy
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality
What would the benefits be for me?
• Induction to the Hope Centre
• Access to training
• Gain experience and new skills
• Enhancement for your CV
• Regular news updates
• Support sessions
• Open door policy to the Volunteer Coordinator and Support Team
• Encouragement to try new things
• Reference after 8 weeks
• Be part of a team with a good ethos
• Increased confidence
• Meeting new people

Opportunity Details

Title: Volunteer Warehouse Assistant
Location: Kingsfield Way, Northampton
Purpose of the role: To assist the Service Manager with the general Warehouse tasks
What tasks may be involved?

• Loading/unloading boxes from the van
• Picking and packing food items
• Moving small and large/heavy items and boxes
• Adhering to all health and safety within the warehouse environment
• Getting packages/items ready to be sent to different service areas
• Cleaning/clearing up
• Communicating with members of the public who are dropping off donations etc.

What qualities or skills would be useful?
• General level of fitness as some lifting will be involved
• Ability to work on own or as part of a very small team
• Trustworthy
• Flexible, friendly, and enthusiastic attitude required.
• Sense of humour goes a long way too!

Our expectations:
• Must be reliable and trustworthy
• Must be able to relate to staff, volunteers, and customers
• Must have a flexible approach towards undertaking relevant tasks
• Must respect boundaries and confidentiality
• Must not discriminate
• Good understanding of Health and Safety regulations

What would the benefits be for me?
• Induction to the Hope Centre
• Access to training
• Gain experience and new skills
• Enhancement for your CV
• Regular news updates
• Support sessions
• Open door policy to the Volunteer Coordinator and Support Team
• Encouragement to try new things
• Reference after 8 weeks
• Be part of a team with a good ethos
• Increased confidence
• Meeting new people