Volunteer Opportunity Details:

Our Pantry distributes food to families and individuals in the Manchester and Bolton Area. Clients are interviewed by a food service assistant before being referred to the Pantry. Volunteers assist clients in our self select pantry. Food items of each category are selected according to household size and volunteers help bag the groceries. They accept donations, provide in-kind donation acknowledgments, sort donations and stock shelves Volunteers usually work as a 2 or 3 person team. Volunteers enjoy interaction with grateful clients and generous donors.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. They must be able to stand, bend and lift. They must fill out a volunteer application. Training is provided by director of volunteers.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Manchester Area Conference of Churches

We need volunteers who are free at these times Occasional Weekly Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Large Group (11+)

Contact Person: Jacki Campion, Director Of Volunteer Services, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

460 Main St. Manchester, CT 06040 (See a map)

Directions:

from route 84 east: 84 east to 384. Take exit 3. At end of exit take a right. That will put you on Main St. Continue north on Main St., cross the intersection of Center St. and Main St. Continue North on Main. Immediately after crossing the intersection, there is a parking lot on the left with a sign that says Lincoln Center. Parking is available in that lot. 460 Main St. is the 2nd building below the parking lot. It is a blue house right next to 466 Main St.   Nearest Bus Stop: Intersection of Center and Main St., 5minutes minute walk

Details where opportunity can also be performed

5 Overall Experience   
"Best volunteer job I've ever had"

I volunteer in the food pantry. Not only do I enjoy the staff and other volunteers, but I feel that I am making a difference for people who have to use the pantry to get food. They rely on my friendliness and my help. posted on April 25, 2008

5 Overall Experience   
Wonderful!

I have been a volunteer at the Manchester shelter for the last 6 years and it is the most wonderful experience that I have ever had. I have met a lot of different people, from many different backrounds. I think listening to the people talk is probably the most important part of the day. A lot of the people don't have anyone to turn to and just need an ear once in a while. I recommend volunteering to everyone. It's good for the heart and sole. posted on August 17, 2002