Volunteer

Hi There!

I'm Peggy, the Volunteer Coordinator at St. Joseph Food Program. I'm so glad you're taking a moment to check out our volunteer opportunities.

I hope you'll consider joining us! To get the process started, scroll down to learn about our volunteer activities. You can find the link for our application at the top of the page. 

I'm always happy to answer any questions you might have.

Thank You,

Peggy Lynch
Volunteer Program Coordinator
plynch@stjoesfoodprogram.org
(920) 734-9461 ext. 313

At this time, we respectfully ask you not to volunteer if:

  • You have tested positive for Covid-19 in the past 10 days.

  • You are waiting for the results of a Covid-19 test

  • You are sick

  • You are under the age of 16

Volunteer Opportunities

Checkout Specialist and Assistant

Create a positive client experience by communicating courteously and professionally with clients while distributing through distribution windows.  Volunteers should also be able to lift 5 pounds repeatedly over a two-hour or three hour shift and be comfortable using a touchscreen device.  This activity generally occurs on Monday and Wednesday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday midday as well as Monday evenings.

Expeditor

This position involves walking, lifting, and using a pallet jack to assist at food distribution times.  This volunteer will open boxes for food packers, clear cardboard from distribution area, load milk into cooler and assist in restocking at the end of the shift.  This activity generally occurs on Monday and Wednesday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday midday as well as Monday evenings.

Package Mover

To create a positive client experience by efficiently moving groceries from a single packing roller line to three distribution windows.  Adding groceries and assisting other volunteers as needed. This volunteer opportunity requires standing for an entire shift.  This activity generally occurs on Monday and Wednesday mornings, Tuesday and Thursday midday as well as Monday evenings.

Packing Specialist

To create a positive client experience by packing grocery items in an efficient and consistent manner.  Pack grocery items from pallets to grocery bags on a roller table line.  This volunteer opportunity requires standing for your entire shift and generally occurs on Monday and Wednesday, mornings, Tuesday and Thursday midday as well as Monday evenings.

Donation Trucks

Our donation trucks run early in the morning Monday through Friday, picking up donated items. Upon return to St. Joe's, all items will be unloaded and moved to the appropriate area in distribution where other volunteers will prepare them for our clients.

This work is done both indoors and outdoors. You should be able to get into and out of the trucks, and repeatedly lift 50 pounds.

Truck volunteers must be at least 18 years old. Drivers will need a valid, current driver's license.

Delivery Driver

Deliver groceries to clients who don't have access to safe, reliable transportation. Delivery volunteers receive a list with client information prior to their shift. Using your vehicle, stop at St. Joe's to pick up groceries, then make 3-5 stops for delivery. The volunteer's mobile device is also used to anonymously contact the client upon arrival.

This activity requires a vehicle, valid driver's license, mobile device, and the ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Training is provided. Contact the volunteer program manager for more information, or complete our volunteer application to begin the process.

Interviewing

Interview clients for the St. Joe's Food Program. This volunteer opportunity requires excellent communication skills with a wide variety of people and strong computer skills. An essential understanding of St. Joe's Food Program is required.

Training is provided for the right candidates. Contact the Volunteer Program Coordinator for more information.