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Volunteering at SECOM
SECOM would not be possible without our many volunteers. With our expanding programs and growing community needs, we need your help. 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
What are your skills or interests? If you have the passion to serve and would like to volunteer, 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. We will accomodate your special needs. Perform clerical tasks, filing, mailing, sorting and storing donated goods, 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 – Thursday
9:00 am- 4:00 pm
Friday 9:00 am- 12:00 pm
In 1/2 or whole day shifts on a weekly basis.
Must be able to read and write in English. We will accomodate your special needs. 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.
Preschool
Teachers and teacher assistants are needed during childcare sessions. Help English speaking and non-English speaking children from at-risk homes prepare for school. Contact Robert .
Janitorial
Need help with class and meeting room set-up and clean-up, restroom paper stock, floor sweeping and mopping or vacuuming. Other small maintenance projects and yard work as needed through the year. Call Cher.
Childcare
Child care workers needed during our classes and Infant Pantry.
Help during Infant Pantry is needed the first and third Thursdays of the month 11:30 pm- 3:30 pm. Call for information on other class schedules.
State background check is required before working with our children.
Being bilingual is helpful but not required. Contact Mildred or Cher .
Food Pantry Customer Service
Weekdays: call to schedule a weekly 1/2 day shift per your availability.
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 shelves after service hours. Contact Mildred.
Food Pantry Warehouse
Monday- Friday in ½ day shifts. 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 shift. 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.