volunteer
 


If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out a Volunteer Application online!

 


volunteer position descriptions:

other volunteer positions available:

    Special events, art work, grant research, pantry cleanup, leading nutrition or gardening classes, mass mailings


Pantry Volunteer
Description: Assist with unloading, stocking, cleaning, opening, greeting clients, and closing
Time Commitment: 1 to 3 hour regular shift per week
Days and Times: Monday through Friday between 3 - 6 pm
Families are welcome to volunteer together as a group.
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Gardening Volunteer
Description: Various garden tasks according to season, from preparing and planting the soil, to weeding, mulching, harvesting and delivering produce to the Cupboard (1010 S. Walnut).
Time Commitment: From 30 minutes to two hours once (or more or less) per week
Days and Times: 2007 Garden group workdays: Harmony School Garden (2nd & Woodlawn) Mondays 4-6 p.m.
Banneker Community Center Garden (W. 7th & Elm) Tuesdays 4-6 p.m.
Crestmont Community Garden, Cresmont Park Tuesdays 6-8 p.m.
Events: Check our Upcoming Events section for special gardening events!
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Nutrition Education Volunteer
Description: Organize sample table during pantry hours, help promote nutrition workshops and seminars, research and compile nutritional handout and recipes, organize pantry library.
Time Commitment: 1-5 hours per week, according to volunteers schedules
Days and Times: During pantry hours for some activities, other activities according to volunteers schedules.
Events: Check our Upcoming Events section for upcoming nutrition seminars and workshops!
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Shopping/Delivery Volunteer
Description: Assist with selecting the food from the Hoosier Hills Food Bank that MHC provides to patrons. Load food, deliver to MHC, and unload.
Time Commitment: 2 - 3 hours per week, every other week
Days and Times: Monday, Wednesday or Thursday. This position begins between 9:30 and 10:30 a.m.
This position requires heavy lifting.
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