Volunteering

Interested in making a difference in your community? Join the ranks of the SCCC volunteers and help our neighbors in need. We have many options for you to give your precious gift of time.

Special Volunteer Opportunities


Warehouse Assistant Volunteer Needed

Warehouse Assistant Volunteer

Description

Working with our Facilities & Operations Director, Driver, Food Bank staff and other volunteers and work crew to keep our warehouse clean, organized, and manageable

Skills Desired

Able to take direction and follow instructions, good at organization, able to lift 50 lbs. with assistance, ability to communicate in a professional manner, and work individually as well as part of a team with others (staff, recipient groups, volunteers)

Tasks and responsibilities

Organizing loading bay and warehouse areas, sorting electronics, helping with deliveries, lifting, loading/unloading trucks, assisting with recycling/trash, break room organization & labeling, basic maintenance, possibly getting trained to use hand-jack, and forklift. Follow safety protocol. Inform staff of any concerns or problems

Supervision/training

Training is on the job, and may eventually include fork lift training. Additional support and advice from other volunteers and staff members.

Benefits to the Volunteer

  • Opportunity to acquire skills in communication, handling of food and warehouse organization
  • Volunteer service hours
  • Possible reference for resume

Schedule

Desire 2 hr. shifts- M-F, or M-W-F

From 9-11:00, + 2:00-4:00pm, full day possible

Contact Info: Vol. Director- Ann Huggins, ann@sistercarmen.org


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Food Bank
Help sort food and stock shelves
at our community food bank.

Thrift Store
Organize, sort, and merchandise thrift store
items. Sales support our programs.

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Community Garden
In spring and summer, help maintain our
organic community garden. Produce from the
garden helps stock the shelves in our our food
bank with fresh organic produce.

Clerical Support
Support office staff by volunteering
at our front desk and helping with data
entry projects and filing needs.

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Volunteer Orientation

Volunteers attend a one hour orientation at which you will learn about our mission, tour our facility, review shift schedules
and complete a volunteer application. Volunteer Groups such as schools or organizations are not required to attend volunteer orientation.
Please check our calendar for the next available orientation. If you would like to schedule a group project
or have questions contact our Director of Volunteer Services at 303-665-4342 ×142

Community Service

The Sister Carmen Community Center Thrift Store is a great place to help
your community and complete your court-ordered or Workforce community service hours.

Community Service Orientation must be completed before accrual of hours may begin. We are not able to assist with the completion of hours of services for offenses related to theft or violence. Please contact your attorney or case manager for other community service options

Community Service Orientation

If you have attended orientation and/or accrued hours of service at SCCC in the past, you may need to attend orientation again if one of the following applies to you: 1) you have not accrued service hours at SCCC within the last two months but need more hours to complete your service, or 2) you have accrued hours at SCCC in the past but incurred additional court ordered hours from a new violation. You will need to attend orientation for each new offense.

30-minute, drop-in orientations are offered
every Saturday & Sunday from 12 – 12:30 pm
Please arrive on time for orientation.

Community Service Orientation is held at:

SCCC Thrift Store
701 W. Baseline Rd.
Lafayette, CO

Additional parking spaces can be found next door at the Lafayette Public Library.
(Check our calendar for information about weather or emergency closures.)

Age requirements & what to expect upon arrival

  • Please inform a staff member that you are here for community service orientation.
  • Adults that are 18 or older bring your ID and court or workforce paperwork. These documents must be filed before you may begin to accrue hours.
  • Minors between the age 16 and 17 must be accompanied by parent or guardian at the orientation. Bring your court paperwork with you to the orientation.
  • Minors 15 or younger must be accompanied by parent or guardian at the orientation, as well as during service work hours. Bring your court paperwork with you.

Questions? Please contact the Thrift Store Director at 303-665-4342 ext. 184