Lancaster Volunteer Opportunities:

Here is something that should shock you: nearly 20,000 Lancaster children don’t know where or when they’ll find their next meal. In Lancaster City alone, more than 71% of the district’s 11,300 students qualify for free school meals under the federal guidelines. 

Now more than ever, volunteers have been the backbone of success to the Power Packs Project and we need your help. You’ll know you’re having a positive effect on someone’s life after delivering a nutritious food package to the family of a child in need of a better learning experience.

We are seeking volunteers for the warehouse, school distribution and administrative support.

We love hosting groups, whether it is a corporate bonding event, a group of friends looking to give back, or whatever you have in mind. We tailor projects to the size and abilities of your group and the needs of our organization at that time.

Interested in becoming a Power Packs volunteer? AWESOME! Fill out this online inquiry form below and we’ll be in contact shortly!

Interested individuals or questions please contact Administration & Volunteer Coordinator Erika Alicea (717) 517-9220 Erika@powerpacksproject.org for further details.

Volunteer Application Form:

Please click this link below

https://www.volgistics.com/appform/320134378

Volunteer Group Reservations:

Please fill out the Volgistics link above. Volunteers between the ages of 13-18 must have an adult present. Due to safety concerns we do not accept volunteers under the age of 13. All volunteers must wear close toed shoes and comfortable clothing. Our warehouse maximum is 20 volunteers. Above 20 volunteers must have two time slots. You will receive an email from Volunteer Coordinator Erika Alicea confirming your volunteer reservation. Questions or concerns please call our main office (717) 517-9220.

Volunteer Opportunities Below:

*AVAILABLE POSITIONS DISTRIBUTION LIAISONS & VOLUNTEER DRIVERS

 Distribution Team Liaison:

·        Power Packs Project needs volunteers to serve as Distribution Site Liaisons and assist school sites with weekly Power Packs distributions.

·        We’re looking to incorporate more Power Packs volunteers in the schools to assist with weekly distributions.  Distribution Liaisons (1-2 volunteers) with the assistance of school liaison will manage all distribution at the site, giving packs to participants, recording pick up, obtaining TEFAP forms and returning all forms and leftover items to warehouse at end of distribution.  Interested individuals must be available at the WEDNESDAYS 2:30PM-4:00 PM.

Distribution Team Driver:

·        Must be available Wednesday afternoon to pick up Power Packs boxes, produce, milk from Power Packs Warehouse located at 1915 Olde Homestead Lane Lancaster PA and deliver items to assigned location.

·        Must have a large capacity vehicle.

·        Must be able to pick up minimum 10lbs boxes and heavier distribution items.

Distribution Partner Volunteer Coordinator -

·        Recruits the volunteers who will transport that week’s food, the bags and Power Packs Project Distribution List to the school or distribution site.

·        Creates the schedule for those volunteers. 

·        Some Distribution Coordinators line up 1 – 3 volunteers for each distribution and use a team of about 6-9 volunteers who work on a 3-week rotation schedule, mostly working in “2’s”. 

·        Ensures that volunteers show up each week and are prompt, and that if there are “Packs” not picked up by some families, that food is returned to the Power Packs Affiliate’s storage area.

·        Sends weekly reminder email to the volunteers. .

Warehouse Packing

·        Must be available Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday (min. 2hr commitment).

·        Able to work independently and with group of 5 or more

·        Able to lift min 25 lbs. or more and stand for minimum of 2 hours.

·        Adjust to changing temperature conditions

·        Must wear closed toed shoes and appropriate attire for changing temperature.

Distribution team Driver leftover pick up

·        Must have large capacity vehicle.

·        Must be available Thursday or Friday morning.

·        Able to work independently to pick up left over Power Packs at multiple locations

·        Able to lift min 25 lbs.

Administrative Volunteer Tuesday through Friday

·        min. 2 hr shift commitment

·        Front office greeter

·        Direct Volunteers to warehouse assignments

·        Answer phone calls and email correspondences

·        Data entry

·        Filing

·        Participant outreach

·        Assist with Pantry Pick Up

·        Other office duties on as needed basis