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Each year, more than 5,000 individuals contribute their time, talents and resources to help us in our fight to alleviate hunger and its root causes. In addition, we often call upon volunteers for special events and other opportunities. Thank you for your desire to join us in our mission.
- Review our Volunteer Guide to determine the opportunities that interest you. (download)
- Complete and submit a Volunteer Application/Request (if you are a new volunteer or if you have not completed a Volunteer Application/Request in the last 90 days).
Individual Volunteers: If you are
an individual volunteer, complete the Individual
Volunteer Registration Form and return it to volunteers@targethunger.org
Corporate/ Social and Civic Volunteer Groups:
There are several opportunities for corporate groups and social
and civic groups to volunteer together. Most projects can accommodate
up to 25 individuals (the maximum number may vary based on the specific
project) subject to availability. If you are interested in requesting
an opportunity for a group to volunteer, complete the Group
Volunteer Registration Form and return it to
volunteers@targethunger.org.
All volunteers will need to have a signed Volunteer Waiver Form on file before volunteering. Please complete the Volunteer Waiver Form and bring it with you on your scheduled volunteer day
Please note: Submitting an application or email request does not guarantee that you are scheduled for a day or shift. Your request will be reviewed and you will receive a confirmation or response to your request. If you have additional questions call 713-226-4953.
FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEER
- Help pack grocery bags using a preset menu. Volunteers are also needed to distribute groceries and produce to agency clients, and to sort commodities and donated produce. All volunteers must be able to lift at least 25 pounds. Target Hunger has 12 food pantry sites.
- Average work day: 5 hours
Volunteers are needed most at the following sites:
Langston Family Life Center: 1st Saturday of each month and Tuesdays and Thursday (9AM – 2PM)
Law Memorial Park: Mondays, Wednesday, and Fridays (7AM – 10AM)
GARDEN VOLUNTEER
- Target Hunger has 13 community gardens. These gardens provide much of the fresh produce for the Langston Pantry and senior day sites. Volunteers are needed to perform gardening and landscaping duties including, but not limited to, weeding, harvesting, sowing, planting, and mulching.
- Average work day: 5 hours
Volunteers are needed most at the following site:
Kashmere Community Garden: Fridays
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER – SCHOOL YEAR
- Target Hunger provides year-round programs and services for underserved youth at two local middle schools. Volunteers are needed to roll up their sleeves and assist program staff in the delivery of program activities and services. Volunteer duties may include tutoring, arts & crafts, and outdoor/indoor play.
- Average work day: 3 hours (3 PM – 6 PM)
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT VOLUNTEER– SUMMER
- Target Hunger provides year-round programs and services for underserved youth. Volunteers are needed to roll up their sleeves and assist program staff in the delivery of program activities and services. Volunteer duties may include arts & crafts, outdoor/indoor play, and chaperoning field trips.
- Average work day: 3 hours (1 PM – 4 PM)
HOME DELIVERY VOLUNTEER
- Volunteers are needed to deliver groceries to no more than 15 homebound clients. Volunteers will set a regular delivery schedule and pick up pre-packed groceries from Target Hunger during the hours of Monday – Thursday from 9 AM to 4 PM or Friday from 9 AM to 2 PM. Volunteers must make a 12 month commitment
- Average work day: 3 hours
ADOPT-A-SENIOR
Volunteers will adopt a senior citizen and maintain one-on-one interactions that encourage senior independence such as becoming pen pals and birthday buddies. Providing weekly wellness checks on seniors is greatly encouraged. Volunteers must make a 12 month commitment.
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