Group Volunteer Opportunities
Group Volunteer Opportunities
Working together to give back to the community is a great team building opportunity for corporate, civic and faith groups. Volunteer groups may help receive and sort donations, count goods, stock shelves and general help like moving items, cleaning, etc in our food pantry and thrift shop. If your group is interested in volunteering with NFCC, click the button below to fill out the form and we will contact you to schedule your group.
FAQs
Tuesday – Thursday: 1:30-4:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am-1:00pm. (maximum of 6 volunteers)
There are no evening hours available at this time.
We can comfortably accommodate groups of 14 or fewer during the week, and groups of six on Saturday. The minimum size for a group is four.
We ask our groups to be flexible, but some likely tasks are receiving and sorting donations, counting goods, stocking shelves and general help like moving items, cleaning, etc. You may be asked to lift or move heavy items, but you will not be required to complete any tasks you are unable to. You may be outside. You will not be working directly with our clients.
Closed-toed shoes are a must! Wear comfortable, modest clothing. You may get a little bit dirty, so plan accordingly. We have gloves if you ask for them.
We have limited parking on site, so groups are asked to park nearby at Cross of Life Church (1000 Hembree Rd) and carpool to NFCC. Details on parking will be sent to you via email once you are scheduled.
Enter at the food pantry entrance at 11270 Elkins Road. Ask for Vipal Sharma or a manager on site at the desk.
No, please do not bring extra people. We cannot take any children under the age of 13 under any circumstance. This includes infants in carriers.
No one under the age of 13 can volunteer with us under any circumstance. Teens 13-15 years old may volunteer with a parent or adult representative present at all times. High school student groups need to be chaperoned with 1 adult per 4-5 students, and a maximum of 6 people total. We do not allow middle school groups.
We always welcome donations! We appreciate in-kind and financial donations. Non-perishable food items or toiletries for the Food Pantry or clothing or other items for the Thrift Shop are gladly accepted.
Yes! We love our groups to shop after their shift. You don’t get a discount, but everything is well-priced. Please have a manager price your items and walk you to the register.
Yes! If you take a group picture or individual pictures, please tag @nfcchelp on social media so we can see all your hard work!
Email Vipal Sharma, Volunteer Services Manager, ([email protected]) or call 678-387-4471.
Did you know:
Over 4,000 families are served by NFCC each year.
