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Volunteer Opportunities

Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Interfaith Food Pantry Network! We rely heavily on volunteers to help us achieve our mission. We have many on-staff and intermittent opportunities that need volunteers like you!

Our mission is to provide opportunities for neighbors to help neighbors.  We have approximately 250 “staff” volunteers who make our organization run, plus another 1,000 who work with us as part of a one-time or periodical group.

If you are an individual interested in volunteering, please complete the volunteer application  and return to Jayne Wenner to begin the process.  You will be matched with an opportunity based on interest and availability.  If you are seeking a group activity, please email or call Jayne directly at 973-538-8049 x218.

PLEASE NOTE: The Interfaith Food Pantry is closed on most major holidays, including Thanksgiving and Christmas. We do not serve holiday meals. Read our Thanksgiving FAQ >

 

Contact Volunteer Manager     Volunteer Individually

 

See below for current volunteer opportunities.

Current Volunteer Openings

Cooking Demonstration Assistant

2 Executive Drive

2-3 volunteers needed per shift

Mondays-Thursdays from 11am-1pm

Nutrition Educators need your help, with a fun opportunity to prepare wholesome recipes, assist with live cooking demonstrations and serve recipe samples to our clients. A regular commitment to a specific day is preferred.

Distribution – Weekday

2 Executive Drive

3-4 volunteers needed

Monday and Thursday - 12:30-3pm.

Distribution volunteers work directly with clients to “shop” in the pantry for groceries. These positions are either weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on the day chosen. Must be able to stand on your feet for the entire shift and must be comfortable interacting with others.

Bi-Lingual Community Outreach

Various events around Morris County

3-4 Volunteers Needed

Bi-Lingual Volunteers are needed on an occasional basis to represent IFPN at community outreach events. Training will be provided.

Data Entry

2 Executive Drive

1 volunteer needed per shift

Flexible timing, during working hours- Mon-Fri 9am-4pm

Looking for a volunteer with a meticulous eye for detail who is comfortable working in MS Access.

Gleaning Sorter

2 Executive Drive

1 volunteer needed per shift

Mondays and Thursdays 10:30-1pm.

You will be helping our warehouse team to sort and categorize items that come in through our supermarket gleaning program. A good eye for detail and an ability to lift 30lbs is needed for this role.

Distribution Restocker 190 Speedwell Ave

190 Speedwell Avenue, Morristown, NJ

1 volunteer needed per shift

Thursday mornings 9am-noon

You will be helping to carry boxes of produce and other goods to replenish the pantry before and during our distribution sessions. Must be able to lift and carry 40lbs up stairs/ramp.   This role is located at our satellite pantry in Morristown.

Education Volunteers

2 Executive Drive, Morris Plains

No teaching experience necessary, just a passion for educating youth about food insecurity and the IFPN mission through on-site and off-site events. Materials and training provided.

Distribution – Saturday

2 Executive Drive

3-4 volunteers needed per shift

Saturday Mornings 9:30-12pm

Distribution volunteers work directly with clients to “shop” in the pantry for groceries. These positions are either weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on the day chosen.  Must be able to stand on your feet for the entire shift and must be comfortable interacting with others.

Home Delivery

2 Executive Drive, Morris Plains, NJ

1 Volunteer needed per client

Once or twice per month

We currently have several elderly and home-bound clients who are awaiting a permanent volunteer who can deliver groceries to their homes.  This is a great opportunity if you need a flexible schedule or would like to involve your family in volunteering.  You will be given a list of the client’s preferences, come to the 2 Executive Drive pantry and “shop” for your client, and deliver at a mutually agreeable time.  Clients are in various towns across Morris County.

Distribution-Tuesday Evenings

2 Executive Drive, Morris Plains, NJ

2-3 volunteers needed per shift

Tuesday Evenings 5:30-8pm

Distribution volunteers work directly with clients to “shop” in the pantry for groceries. These positions are either weekly, biweekly, or monthly depending on the day chosen. Must be able to stand on your feet for the entire shift and must be comfortable interacting with others.