DONATIONS
Thanks to your generous donations, we have been able to provide nourishing meals, warm clothing, and essential items to over 1300 individuals and families in the Peak-to-Peak Community. Your support has directly contributed to making a positive impact in their lives. Your donations are helping us create a stronger, more resilient community. Thank you for being part of this extraordinary mission.
VOLUNTEERING
Our volunteers have positively impacted the lives of over 1,300 individuals and families in the Peak-to-Peak Community. Together, we have provided nourishing meals, gently used clothing, and essential support to those in need in our Peak-to-Peak area. Consider joining our team of dedicated volunteers and be a part of our community. Whether you can spare a few hours a week or a few days a month, your time and effort do make a difference. Sign up now and be a part of something extraordinary.
Serving others can be one of life’s most fulfilling pursuits. Our volunteers are at the heart of all we do!
Collectively, our volunteers average over 2,028 hours of service each year. Volunteers are able to decide where they would like to contribute, or they are able to experience each volunteer opportunity and then decide where they would be most comfortable.
In Our Pantry, we rely on our volunteers to help us:
Shop, load, transport and unload our food each week
Stock and restock our shelves
Ensure Board of Health standards are met/exceeded
Assist our clients and ensure each is made to feel welcome
In Our Clothing Closet, we rely on our volunteers to help us:
Process, organize, and hang donations
Maintain an orderly and attractive shopping area
Assist our clients and ensure each is made to feel welcome
In Our Garden, we rely on our volunteers to help us:
Prepare the soil as seasonally directed
Plant, water, weed and harvest
Maintain an orderly and attractive garden area
Support seminars on growing, nutrition, plant uses, etc.
Meet Our Volunteer Coordinator - Dax Gleason!
We want to introduce our awesome volunteer coordinator! The the go-to person for any questions you have and are here to support you in your volunteer journey.
Check out their information below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to them anytime!
Volunteer Coordinator:Volunteer@nederlandfoodpantry.org
Community Service Opportunities:
The Pantry, Clothing Closet and our Gardens all welcome schools, scout troops, churches and other organizations wanting to serve their community by helping with a wide array of projects.
Mandated Community Service:
We offer the opportunity for our residents to complete their mandated Community Service hours (non-violent offenses only) working with the Pantry. Email: Jen Richards-Wood ( jen@nederlandfoodpantry.org )for information.
Collectively, our volunteers average over 169 hours of service each month. Volunteers can decide where they would like to contribute or experience each volunteer opportunity and then decide where they would be most comfortable.
All our volunteers are asked to read, understand, and sign our volunteer agreement. This form will be updated and resigned every year.
ALL volunteers must sign these agreements before performing any services relating to the activities of the Nederland Food Pantry. This includes, but is not limited to, food distributors, transport volunteers, and fundraising volunteers. Please sign this agreement in person at the Nederland Food Pantry.
Please readVOLUNTEER POLICIES and PROCEDURES HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENTand sign theVOLUNTEER AGREEMENT FORM and PHOTO RELEASE FORM. Please print out the signed agreement and photo release form and bring it with you on your first day, we would really appreciate it!
Please know that you will need to review the Nederland Food Pantry Volunteer Handbook and will have the opportunity to ask any questions about its contents. This handbook is also available on-site. To volunteer, you must understand and agree to follow the volunteer policies and procedures outlined in the handbook. Please note that you will sign this agreement in person.
If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below with your name, phone number, and email, and we will contact you soon.