| Last updated on March 19, 2008 |
East End House's Emergency Food Pantry helps approximately 130 households per month by supplementing their household food supply. The Food Pantry is open on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays from 1-4 p.m., and on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m to 1 p.m. We need dedicated volunteers to perform the following tasks:
- Work with the EFP Coordinator to determine schedule for restocking and cleaning of pantry.
- Help with intake/serving of individuals/families coming to the Food Pantry.
- Help with outreach - delivering flyers, making phone calls, etc.
Volunteers will take part in an orientation to East End House, the Greater Boston Food Bank and CEOC. Further on-site training includes Emergency Food Program policies, procedures for giving food, record keeping, etc.
A commitment of at least 3 hours/week for a period of 3 months is preferred.
Interested individuals must be responsible, reliable and able to work well with diverse types of people. They must be friendly and sensitive to individuals in need and distress. Volunteers must have the ability to lift bags, boxes and food items. Organizational skills, ability to follow directions/work independently and commitment to a regular schedule are a must.
This opportunity is sponsored by: East End House
Volunteers will work with the following groups
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| Adults (26-54) |
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Low-income / Poverty |
| Families / Parents |
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Minorities |
| Homeless |
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We need volunteers who are free at these times
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| Weekdays |
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This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers
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| Adolescents (13-17) |
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Individual |
| Adults (26-54) |
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Senior Citizens |
| Corporate Groups |
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Young Adults (18-25) |
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This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests
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| Hunger / Food |
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We are looking for volunteers with the following skills
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| General Office / Admin |
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Language Translation / Interpretation. |
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Contact Person:
Emily Bullen, Director Of Community Programs, (phone), (email)
Address:
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105 Spring Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
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Directions:
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East End House is located in East Cambridge next to Somerville. We are three blocks off of Cambridge Street near the corner of Fifth and Spring Streets. Landmarks are the Cambridge Court House, Lechmere T Station and the Cambridgeside Galleria Mall.
Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Kendall Station - red line,
Walk distance (in minutes): 15
Nearest Bus Stop: Lechmere/Harvard Bus 69-Fifth ST., 5-8 minute walk
For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com |
This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:
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| Arlington |
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Boston |
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Cambridge |
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| Chelsea |
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East Somerville |
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Everett |
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| Malden |
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Medford |
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Somerville |
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| Watertown |
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| Middlesex |
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Suffolk |
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Web Site: http://www.eastendhouse.org
Miscellaneous Information
| Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity? |
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No
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| Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult? |
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Yes
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| Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups? |
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No
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