BECOME A VOLUNTEER
Patchwork Pantry is 100% run by volunteers. Volunteers are the backbone of our organization! Without them and their dedication to serving members of their community, we would not be able to serve our neighbors as efficiently as we do. Thank you for your interest!
want to get involved?
If you're interested in volunteering, complete the Volunteer Interest Form. If you're having trouble completing the form, please email patchworkpantry@gmail.com for assistance.
Patchwork Pantry prioritizes volunteers who can volunteer once per month and make a 3 month commitment.
Volunteer needs: Patchwork Pantry has an amazing number of regular volunteers. Right now, there is limited opportunity for new volunteers. However, we will have many openings beginning in May. You can fill out the form now, and we will be in contact when we have volunteer needs!
Due to COVID-19 Patchwork Pantry operations have changed. Some of these volunteer roles look a little differently.
Kitchen Worker
Kitchen workers arrive at Pantry by 6:15 p.m.
Volunteers must be able to lift bags of groceries and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Children under the age of 12 are not allowed to work in the kitchen.
Client Name Caller
The Client Name Caller arrives at Pantry by 6:50 p.m.
When food orders are complete in the kitchen, this volunteer calls the name of the client and places the order in the shopping cart.
Volunteer must be able to lift bags of groceries.
This position is only available to adult volunteers.
Host Table
Hosts arrive at Pantry by 6:45 p.m.
One volunteer greets clients and pulls client folders (for returning clients) or creates folders (for new clients).
The other volunteer enters client data into an Excel spreadsheet on a laptop computer.
Cart Pusher
Cart pushers arrive at Pantry by 6:50 p.m.
Volunteers help lift bags of groceries into the cart and load the groceries into the client’s vehicle.
This position may be done with an adult/child working together. It is recommended that a child be upper elementary school age or older.
Interviewer
Interviewers arrive at Pantry by 6:45 p.m. (First-time volunteers arrive at 6:30 p.m. for training.)
Volunteers in this position interview clients and complete forms and food lists.
The ability to speak another language, particularly Spanish or Arabic, is very helpful but not required.
Produce Distributor
Produce distributors arrive at Pantry by 6:30 p.m.
Volunteers help sort and bag produce prior to Pantry opening, and then help clients select produce as they leave the building with their groceries.
This position may be done with an adult/child working together. It is recommended that a child be upper elementary school age or older.
Food Pickup and Stocking (Wednesday morning)
This person is available to assist on Wednesday mornings between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. to help pick up food at The Blue Ridge Area Food Bank in Verona or local stores, unload the truck and stock shelves.