Volunteer
HOPE IN LANCASTER, INC.
HOPE could not exist without the many faithful and hard-working volunteers that help make the organization successful in supporting the communities of Lancaster County and Fort Lawn.
WAYS TO SERVE AT HOPE
If you are looking for a way to give back to your community, meet new people, educate yourself on the greatest needs of individuals, families, and seniors, or participate in projects that provide service with a sense of purpose, then HOPE is the right place!
Answers the phone and provides support to clients and staff by answering client questions and directing calls to the appropriate staff person or program. Needs: Mon-Tue-Wed-Thu-Fri 9:00-11:30
Assists client when they come into HOPE to seek assistance, request information, or drop off information. Needs: Mon-Tue-Wed 8:45-11:30
Meets directly with and discusses with clients to identify the client’s needs and possible resources for assistance. Needs: Mon-Tue-Wed- 8:45-11:30
Supports the program staff by answering the phone; gathers and verifies the information provided by the client when they apply for assistance, assists staff in managing client communication and files. Needs: Mon-Wed-Fri 1:00-4:00
Assists clients receiving food assistance by bagging their food pantry orders according to their choices and delivers food orders to the client’s car. Needs: Mon-Tue-Wed- 8:45-11:30
Receives, welcomes, and assists senior clients when they receive their monthly support of food and over-the-counter products by verifying client home information, setting next appointment, and checking wellness of client. Needs: Tue-Thu 8:30-12:15
Prepares, bags, and delivers the senior client’s choices directly to the client’s car. Needs: Tue-Thu 8:30-12:00
Supports staff by picking up and delivering to HOPE deli, produce and frozen meat products from retail stores
- Needs: Food Lion/KJs Mon-Tue-Wed 9:00-10:30
- Food Lion Thu-Fri 9:00-10:00
- Food Lion Sat-Sun 11:00-12:30 (Can be picked up as late 1:00)
- Publix – Subs Wed-Thu-Fri 8:00-9:00
Rotation is available- for example choose to sign up for every Thu at one location or just the third Thu for a location
Supports the Choice Pantry volunteers and Food Pantry staff by receiving, processing and stocking food donations ensuring quality, expiration dates, and packaging of all donated products perishable and non-perishable. Needs: Tue-Wed-Fri 1:00-4:00
Supports the Senior Pantry volunteers and Food Pantry staff by assisting in preparing, stocking, and bagging products to be given at the Senior Pantry. Needs: Mon-Wed 9:00-12:00
Supports the Staff by filing, office support, data entry, preparing reports, office projects, and mass mailings. Can also include use of various office support software such as QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, Network for Good, and Charity Tracker. Needs: Based on assignment and your availability, usually include a 2-3-hour commitment either weekly or bi-weekly
HOPE offers opportunities throughout the month and year that require limited committed commitment and the use of a variety of volunteer gifts.
Surplus Food Distribution
Our Surplus Distribution is a way to connect with your communtiy; see a program from start to finish; all while helping serve those in need!
Annual Ward Faulkenberry Sr Christmas Basket Program
Each year we begin preparations for our Annual Christmas Basket program. Volunteers are needed to pack food, make gift bags and help prepare for our annual Christmas Party.
WHY ARE VOLUNTEERS SPECIAL PARTNERS OF HOPE
Our Volunteers represent all parts of our Community, bringing unique ideas and perspectives to HOPE. Each and every volunteer hour helps HOPE be the best steward of the resources donated and provided to us. One hour of your time provides HOPE with $24.01 in labor savings. Our annual savings with volunteers like you equals $360,500! This savings are dollars that are used to serve more people in the community.
Tim Howard
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Hotline
803-577-5466
803-577-5466
thoward@hopeinlancaster.org
LET’S HAVE A CONVERSATION
SAY HELLO!
If you have questions or would like further information please complte the contact form below and submit. HOPE’s Volunteer Coordinator, Tim Howard would love to have a conversation with you.