Help Families Facing Homelessness - Family Store Volunteer

An additional volunteer application and waiver is required.

Volunteer Role: Family Store Assistant

Overview:
As a Family Store Assistant, youll play a vital behind-the-scenes role in helping families access essential items. Instead of in-person shopping, families place requests, and volunteers like you carefully pack customized orders with care and dignity. Your attention to detail helps ensure that families receive exactly what they need.

Responsibilities:

• Pick and pack orders for families based on specific item requests (clothing, books, baby items, hygiene products, etc.)
• Sort and organize incoming donations to restock shelves and bins
• Check donated items for quality and cleanliness
• Label and prepare completed orders for distribution
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and respectful workspace

Time Commitment:

• Shifts typically 23 hours
• Weekday availability between 10am-4pm
• Flexible scheduling available
• Willingness to volunteer across several months, promoting continuity, relationship-building, and reliable support for Wellspring's mission.

Skills Needed:

• Reliable, detail-oriented, and organized
• Able to follow packing instructions and handle donated items with care
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a small team
• Ability to stand, walk, or lift light items as needed (accommodations available)[KL1]
• No prior experience necessary, just a willingness to help!

Support Provided:

• On-site training during your first shift
• Guidance from staff and experienced volunteers
• All materials and packing tools provided

Impact:
Every packed order represents dignity and relief for a family in need. Your time ensures that guardians receive essential items for their childrenquickly, accurately, and with compassion.

Want to get involved?
Contact [email protected] to sign up or learn more!

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