Volunteers

Homeless Outreach

Volunteers for our homeless outreach events must be at least 18 years of age, this is a street ministry and is not an environment suitable for children.  These outdoor event will be held regardless of weather conditions, so please dress appropriately. Professionalism must be maintained at all times, volunteers are representatives of Care Connection Columbus, Inc. This is an intense labor of love, but it is very rewarding.

Volunteers will:

□ Set-up and take-down the service tables, including all food and donated supplies
□ Serve hot/cold food from large roasting pans, griddles, etc.
□ Interact with those seeking food/supplies and provide limited assistance or answer questions

Food Pantry

This is a service-oriented experience; our focus is on the clients being moved through the process quickly and efficiently while making sure their needs are met and all regulations are followed. Each volunteer will be assigned to a specific station / duty. Volunteers 10 years of age or older may participate, but any minors should be supervised by a parent volunteer, unless otherwise approved. All volunteers must sign a non-discrimination statement that will be kept on file.

Friday Volunteers may be responsible for any of the following duties:

□ Assist with Mid-Ohio Food Bank pick-up (call ahead for exact pickup time)
□ Unload all food and supplies from the vehicles
□ Stock shelves / fridges / freezers, stage the produce / bread
□ Pre-pack boxes for the drive-thru pantry service

Saturday Volunteers may:

□ Set up tables and service areas
□ Assist clients with food / supply selection and explain choices based on family-size, etc.
□ Restock the pantry shelves, refrigerators and other areas as needed
□ Help clients to their vehicle and assist with unloading the shopping carts