VOLUNTEERING

Serving others can be one of life’s most fulfilling pursuits.  Our volunteers are at the heart of all we do!

Collectively our volunteers average over 345 hours of service each month.  Volunteers are able to decide where they would like to contribute or they are able to experience each volunteer opportunity and then decide where they would be most comfortable.

In Our Pantry, we rely on our volunteers to help us:

  • Shop, load, transport and unload our food each week

  • Stock and restock our shelves

  • Ensure Board of Health standards are met/exceeded

  • Assist our clients and ensure each is made to feel welcome

In Our Clothing Closet, we rely on our volunteers to help us:

  • Process, organize, and hang donations

  • Maintain an orderly and attractive shopping area

  • Assist our clients and ensure each is made to feel welcome

In Our Garden, we rely on our volunteers to help us:

  • Prepare the soil as seasonally directed

  • Plant, water, weed and harvest

  • Maintain an orderly and attractive garden area

  • Support seminars on growing, nutrition, plant uses, etc.

Meet Our Volunteer Coordinators!

We want to introduce our awesome volunteer coordinators! They’re the go-to people for any questions you have and are here to support you in your volunteer journey. Check out their information below, and don’t hesitate to reach out to them anytime!

Volunteer Coordinator: Kendra Trauth, kendra@nederlandfoodpantry.org

Clothing Closet Coordinator: Annette Treufeldt-Franck, annette@nederlandfoodpantry.org

Community Garden Manager: Kendra Trauth, kendra@nederlandfoodpantry.org

Community Service Opportunities:

The Pantry, Clothing Closet and our Gardens all welcome schools, scout troops, churches and other organizations wanting to serve their community by helping with a wide array of projects.

Mandated Community Service:

We offer the opportunity for our residents to complete their mandated Community Service hours (non-violent offenses only) working with the Pantry.  Email: Kendra Trauth for information.

Collectively, our volunteers average over 345 hours of service each month. Volunteers can decide where they would like to contribute or experience each volunteer opportunity and then decide where they would be most comfortable.

All our volunteers are asked to read, understand, and sign our volunteer agreement.  This form will be updated and resigned every year.

ALL volunteers must sign these agreements before performing any services relating to the activities of the Nederland Food Pantry. This includes, but is not limited to, food distributors, transport volunteers, and fundraising volunteers. Please sign this agreement in person at the Nederland Food Pantry.

Please read VOLUNTEER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES HANDBOOK ACKNOWLEDGEMENT.
Please know that you will need to review the Nederland Food Pantry Volunteer Handbook and will have the opportunity to ask any questions about its contents. This handbook is also available on-site. To volunteer, you must understand and agree to follow the volunteer policies and procedures outlined in the handbook. Please note that you will sign this agreement in person.

If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the form below with your name, phone number, and email, and we will contact you soon.