Opportunities From: HandsOn Twin Cities

Volunteer Position: Keystone Food Mobile Distribution Support at one of our Project for Pride in Living Locations

Location: New Foundations – 1145 Westminster St., St. Paul
Schedule: Every 4th Monday of the month
Volunteer Shift: 1:45 PM – 4:15 PM (Resident shopping from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM)

Overview:
Support residents at New Foundations during the Keystone Food Mobile distribution. This outdoor event helps provide fresh and shelf-stable food to community members in a welcoming and respectful environment.

Important Notes:

This is an outdoor event—please dress appropriately for all weather conditions (rain, snow, or sunshine).Events may be canceled due to severe weather (thunder/lightning or temperatures below 10°F). Volunteers will typically be notified at least one day in advance.Service dates may occasionally shift due to holidays; your supervisor will communicate any changes.

Volunteer Responsibilities:

Greet residents in a friendly and welcoming mannerAssist with setting up tables and organizing food itemsHelp distribute food and guide residents on appropriate quantities per household (training provided)Support residents as they shop for their household needsAssist with clean-up, including packing up leftover food and folding tables

Volunteer Qualifications:

Friendly, welcoming, and non-judgmental attitudeWillingness to assist a diverse population of residentsExperience working with families from varied backgrounds or those who have experienced trauma is a plus

Physical Requirements:

Ability to lift and carry 20–30 lbs.Comfortable with bending, standing, and being active throughout the shift

Training:

Onsite training will be provided on your first dayVolunteers are asked to review the volunteer handbook in advance (including photo release and liability waiver)

Additional Details:

Two volunteers are needed per shift to support staffVolunteers must be 16+; teens 16+ may participate on a trial basis without a guardian presentDetails16 and olderIs Outdoors
Inclement Weather Plan: Events may be canceled due to severe weather (thunder/lightning or temperatures below 10°F). Volunteers will typically be notified at least one day in advance.

Project for Pride in Living is looking for individuals who would like to volunteer within our Access Lab on a weekly basis.

The shift is 3.5 hours each week on either Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday. 

9:00am-12:30pm or 12:30pm-4:00pm

Access Lab volunteers will work with our participants on a variety of tasks that could include resume review, job searches, helping participants build up keyboarding skills, giving guidance on how to fill out online job applications, pointing participants to other resources and programs that could be helpful to them and more.

Please review ideal skillset list below to see if your talents could be beneficial to this volunteer opportunity.

Ideal Skillset:

Digital & Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Proficient in Microsoft Word

Familiarity with Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft Office applications

Google Tools

Basic internet search skills

Familiarity with Google Docs, Google Drive, and other Google applications

Ability to set up and manage a Gmail account

Computer & Device Use

Ability to use a PC, including logging in and managing passwords

Familiarity with iPhones and/or Android smartphones and mobile applications

Basic keyboarding skills

Email & Mobile Communication

Sending and receiving emails on both computer and mobile devices

Text messaging and voicemail use

Organizing emails using folders (e.g., resumes, job search correspondence)

Internet Navigation & Research

Understanding internet addresses (URLs) and website navigation

Locating and using employer websites, including finding Careers/Jobs pages

Researching employers, industries, job fields, and career interests online

Job Search & Employment Tools

Conducting basic job searches using Indeed and other job boards

Understanding the capabilities and limitations of job boards

Searching databases and company career sites

Job Search Strategies

Using online and offline job search methods

Networking and making professional contacts

Approaching employers directly, seeking referrals, and responding to help-wanted postings

File Management & Data Storage

Understanding how computers organize files and folders

Saving, organizing, and retrieving digital documents

Using flash drives and other storage methods to manage files

Note: This opportunity does require an interview and a background check before a volunteer can be referred to volunteer for programming.

To disrupt poverty and inequity PPL's Career Readiness programs provide participants with the skills necessary to get and keep a job, with proven income growth and job placements. How can you support? We would appreciate a donation of laptops to further their studies and development!

If you are interested in donating, please email our Donations & Engagement Coordinator at kim.hayden@ppl-inc.org