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Volunteering at SECOM
SECOM would not be possible without the many hearts and hands of over 300 registered volunteers. Our volunteers are community service workers, church members, students, partnering agency staff, board members, individuals in the neighborhood - people just like you. With our expanding programs and growing community needs, we need your help - what are your skills or interests? SECOM depends on the thousands of hours donated each year.
What would you expect if you were a volunteer at SECOM?
- A courteous and friendly working environment
- A chance to feel good about yourself by helping others
- A place to use your talents and skills alongside people who care about you and about God's work
- An opportunity to learn new skills
If you have the passion to serve and would like to get your name on our volunteer schedule, please contact us to participate in volunteer opportunities such as these:
Office/Clerical
Monday- Friday
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
In short shifts as you are available.
Must be able to read and write English. Handicapped individual can be accommodated. Perform clerical tasks, filing, mailing, sorting and storing donated toys, gifts, and office supplies. Microsoft office skills and data base use experience very helpful, but not necessary. We will teach you new skills. Contact Cher.
Receptionist/clerical
Monday – Friday
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
In short shifts as you are available.
Must be able to read and write in English. Handicapped individual can be accommodated. Answer phones, page, transfer, multi-line system. Greet the public and give information to clients about our hours and programs. Bilingual is a definite plus, but if you are not, we will teach you some words and phrases in Spanish to help you communicate our open days and hours. Not always busy- bring something to do. Contact Cher.
Janitorial
Need help with classroom set-up and clean-up, restroom paper stock, floor sweeping and mopping or vacuuming. Days and hours vary week-to-week, but is usually Tuesday and Wednesday set up 8:00-9:00, Tuesday and Wednesday clean up after 2:00- 4:00, Tuesday and Friday set up 2:00- 3:00. Other small maintenance projects and yard work as needed through the year. Scheduled by 3-week and 6-week sessions and single-day/project assignments. Call Jonatan or Cher.
Childcare
Child care workers needed during our parenting classes, Aerobic classes, and Infant Pantry.
Child care for Aerobic classes is needed Monday- Friday 6:15 pm- 7:45 pm.
Child care for parenting classes is different from week-to-week. Some classes are Tuesday and Wednesday with childcare needed from 9:45 am- 2:15pm and 3:45 pm- 8:15 with a meal provided for workers.
Help during Infant Pantry is needed the first and tird Thursdays of the month 11:30 pm- 3:30 pm.
State background check is required before working with our children.
Bilingual is helpful but not required. Contact Mildred, or Jonatan.
Food Pantry Customer Service
Monday 9:00 am- 12:00 noon, Tuesday 4:00- 6:00, Wednesday 9:00 am- 12:00 noon and 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm, Friday 9:00- 12:00, and last Thursdays 1:00- 3:00 pm.
Positions include: assist clients in selecting items from the food pantry, help load groceries from shopping cart to car, refill shelves from warehouse stock, portion bulk food items into smaller packages, take out trash and reorganize carts after service hours. Contact Mildred.
Our critical need for pantry volunteers as of November 2009 is for Monday and Wednesday 12:30 or 1:00 until 3:00 or 3:30 amd Tuesday night from 4:00 until 6:00.
Food Pantry Warehouse
Monday- Friday 9:00 am- 5:00 pm, preferably in ½ day shifts, but accept one hour, four hour, or all day- as much as you are able. Receive, weigh, and record donations. Sort bags of food items. Stock warehouse shelves with cases. Refill pantry store shelves from warehouse stock. Must be able to stand and walk for the entire time. Most work requires lifting, but we can use your help even if you can’t lift a case or bag full of food. Contact Mildred.