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on May 30th, 2013•
Ways to register to volunteer for a Giving Fields opportunity:
The Giving Fields is a community farm located in Melbourne, Kentucky that provides fresh produce for Northern Kentucky food pantries, soup kitchens, and other agencies that provide emergency food.
Upcoming Dates
May 28*: Open shift: Tilling and ground work (10-15 volunteers)
May 29*: Open shift: Tilling and laying plastic (4-6 volunteers)
May 30*: Open shift: Harvesting (5-10 volunteers)
May 31*: Open shift: Planting (5-10 volunteers)
June 1*: Group scheduled: Planting (10 volunteers)
June 4*: Open shift
June 6*: Open shift
*9:00am-12:00pm
Volunteers should wear comfortable clothing that you are prepared to get dirty and/or wet. Please check-in with Molly Woods, Farm Manager, when you arrive.
All Giving Fields volunteers must complete the volunteer application and liability waiver, either on paper or through our electronic system.
Directions to The Giving Fields:
From I-275, take the Highland Heights exit. From I-471, enter Highland Heights on Alexandria Pike (US-27). Travelling SE on Alexandria Pike from Highland Heights, turn left onto Industrial Road (SR 1998). Turn right on SR 8, passing through Silver Grove. You will pass St. Ann’s Convent on the right, with a Melbourne sign in front of it. The next road on the left is Anderson Lane (Kwick Food Mart is at the corner). Turn left onto Anderson Road, crossing the railroad tracks. The Giving Fields are on the right, parking for volunteers is on the left.
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on May 30th, 2013•
Location: 1250 Tennessee Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45229
Duration: Short Term (less than 3 months)
Time Commitment: 4 hours/week minimum
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm
Essential Functions: Stocking shelves, assisting agencies, baling cardboard, general cleaning (sweep, mop etc.)
Minimum Qualifications: Must like to smile. Willingness to help with a positive attitude and able to work with minimal supervision.
Requirements: Minimum age 18; Volunteer application/liability waiver
Work Environment: warehouse in the Stop-n-Shop area, but will move around warehouse as needed
Parking: Lot parking available
To Apply: Click here
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on May 30th, 2013•
Location: 112 E Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Duration: Long-term (3+ months)
Time Commitment: 4 hours/wk
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm
Essential Functions: Manages the front desk/reception area; greets clients and directs them to locations within the building, makes referrals to outside community resources and assists in the screening of special needs clients
Minimum Qualifications: Good Communication skills, ability to work with diverse client base
Requirements: Resume, Professional Volunteer Application/Liability Waiver, Background check (provided by FSFB), Confidentiality agreement, Drug-Free Workplace Acknowledgement
Work Environment: Office
Parking: On-street parking available surrounding building
To apply: Click here to submit resume
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on May 23rd, 2013•
Walk, run, join the fun! Get registered for the 10th Annual Hunger Walk & 5K Run to help feed children and families in our community.
New Year, New Route
We’re changing things up a bit this year. Thanks to Cheviot Savings Bank, walkers and runners are getting a little change in scenery this Memorial Day. A new route will take Hunger Walk participants across the Taylor-Southgate Bridge, through the streets of Newport, across the Purple People Bridge and ending at Sawyer Point just east of the P&G Pavilion.
We Walk to Feed Families
Every dollar raised through Hunger Walk registration fees and donations supports Freestore Foodbank partner agencies in the Tri-State – that’s more than 275 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, eldercare and childcare facilities, community centers and residential programs.
Stay Hydrated On Race Day
Volunteers with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newport will host a water station for Hunger Walk participants on race day. St. Paul’s is a Freestore Foodbank partner agency, working tirelessly to help children and families who have fallen on hard times in Northern Kentucky.
Making a Difference in Northern Kentucky
With a choice pantry, open 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of every month, St. Paul’s is working to address the issue of hunger.
“The need in Northern Kentucky, for the most part, is out of sight of everyday life,” says Deacon Tom Runge, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. “But it’s here. The need has definitely grown. We’re seeing more seniors and more families with children.”
Impacting Lives
St. Paul’s is providing fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, meats, and personal care items to our neighbors in need in Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Wilder, Ft. Thomas and Southgate. By supporting St. Paul’s through Hunger Walk, you can help them impact lives in Northern Kentucky.
“Hunger Walk provides what we need from the Freestore Foodbank,” says Deacon Tom. “It provides us with quality food and a chance to get the word out that we’re working with other agencies to try to eliminate hunger in our community.”
So, Lace Up Those Sneakers!
Make a difference this Memorial Day. Support St. Paul’s or a member agency in the community where you live. We’ll see you May 27!
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on May 23rd, 2013•
Walk, run, join the fun! Get registered for the 10th Annual Hunger Walk & 5K Run to help feed children and families in our community.
New Year, New Route
We’re changing things up a bit this year. Thanks to Cheviot Savings Bank, walkers and runners are getting a little change in scenery this Memorial Day. A new route will take Hunger Walk participants across the Taylor-Southgate Bridge, through the streets of Newport, across the Purple People Bridge and ending at Sawyer Point just east of the P&G Pavilion.
We Walk to Feed Families
Every dollar raised through Hunger Walk registration fees and donations supports Freestore Foodbank partner agencies in the Tri-State – that’s more than 275 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, eldercare and childcare facilities, community centers and residential programs.
Stay Hydrated On Race Day
Volunteers with St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Newport will host a water station for Hunger Walk participants on race day. St. Paul’s is a Freestore Foodbank partner agency, working tirelessly to help children and families who have fallen on hard times in Northern Kentucky.
Making a Difference in Northern Kentucky
With a choice pantry, open 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. every Wednesday and 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. the second Saturday of every month, St. Paul’s is working to address the issue of hunger.
“The need in Northern Kentucky, for the most part, is out of sight of everyday life,” says Deacon Tom Runge, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. “But it’s here. The need has definitely grown. We’re seeing more seniors and more families with children.”
Impacting Lives
St. Paul’s is providing fresh vegetables, fruits, grains, meats, and personal care items to our neighbors in need in Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Wilder, Ft. Thomas and Southgate. By supporting St. Paul’s through Hunger Walk, you can help them impact lives in Northern Kentucky.
“Hunger Walk provides what we need from the Freestore Foodbank,” says Deacon Tom. “It provides us with quality food and a chance to get the word out that we’re working with other agencies to try to eliminate hunger in our community.”
So, Lace Up Those Sneakers!
Make a difference this Memorial Day. Support St. Paul’s or a member agency in the community where you live. We’ll see you May 27!
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on May 22nd, 2013•
Location: 112 E Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Duration: September 11, 2013-September 10, 2014
Time Commitment: 34-40 hours/week; 1700 hours/yr
Schedule: M-F, 8am-4pm; occasional evening or weekends, as need arises
Essential Functions: Provide support to volunteers at the Food Room within the Customer Connection Center by orienting, training, and supervising volunteers. Maintain volunteer records pertaining to Food Room. Work in partnership with other HarvestCorps members and Volunteer Services to provide support to volunteers during the agency’s Holiday Operations, including orientation, training, and supervision of volunteers. Work in partnership with other HarvestCorps members, Volunteer Services, and Special Events to provide support to volunteers during special events, including set-up, break down, site preparation, and volunteer orientation and supervision. Schedule, document, verify, and report community service hours required to be served by volunteers who are beneficiaries of government programs by determining schedules and placement of volunteers (including screening and selection), tracking attendance and punctuality of volunteers within the Food Room, and utilizing agency’s volunteer disciplinary process as needed. Immediately report completed hours to appropriate partner agencies to ensure timely distribution of benefits to participants (Community Link, JFS, Mature Services, etc.). Maintain a positive relationship with a variety of agency partners through which Freestore Foodbank receives long-term volunteers.
Minimum Qualifications: Critical thinking, customer service skills, computer proficiency (including MS Office products), ability to work with and serve diverse clientele, presentation skills, ability to clearly articulate verbally and in writing, adherence to confidentiality, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements: Minimum age 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalency. AmeriCorps application, including 2 references. Background check (paid for by FSFB). Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Must know or be willing to learn how to drive a forklift.
Compensation: Monthly living allowance of $1008.34 (pre-tax), end-of-term education award $5500, health care, if applicable. Please see www.americorps.gov for additional information.
Work Environment: Office environment
Parking: On-street parking available surrounding building
To apply: Apply at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=34477&fromSearch=true
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on May 22nd, 2013•
Location: 112 E Liberty Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202
Duration: September 11, 2013-September 10, 2014
Time Commitment: 34-40 hours/week; 1700 hours/yr
Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday, 8am-4pm; evening or weekends, as need arises
Essential Functions: Work in partnership with other HarvestCorps members to provide support to volunteers at the Distribution Center, including orienting, training, and supervising volunteers. Plan volunteer activities by helping to determine the most appropriate task, given the volunteers’ skills, abilities, and the agency’s available needs. Prepare work spaces and resources to maximize productivity and safety as well as providing a quality volunteer experience. Maintain volunteer records as directed by Volunteer Services. Work in partnership with other HarvestCorps members and Volunteer Services to provide support to volunteers during the agency’s Holiday Operations, including orientation, training, and supervision of volunteers. Work in partnership with other HarvestCorps members, Volunteer Services, and Special Events to provide support to volunteers during special events, including set-up, break down, site preparation, and volunteer orientation and supervision. Identify, recruit and train Volunteer Crew Leaders. Design activities to improve Distribution Center processes.
Minimum Qualifications: Critical thinking, customer service skills, computer proficiency (including MS Office products), ability to work with and serve diverse clientele, presentation skills, ability to clearly articulate verbally and in writing, adherence to confidentiality, ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Requirements: Minimum age 18 years old. High school diploma or equivalency. AmeriCorps application, including 2 references. Background check (paid for by FSFB). Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds. Must know or be willing to learn how to drive a forklift.
Compensation: Monthly living allowance of $1008.34 (pre-tax), end-of-term education award $5500, health care, if applicable. Please see www.americorps.gov for additional information.
Work Environment: Office environment
Parking: Lot parking available at site
To apply: Apply at https://my.americorps.gov/mp/listing/viewListing.do?id=34477&fromSearch=true
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on May 13th, 2013•
Location: Varies within the Freestore Foodbank 20 county-area
Duration: April –August 2013
Time Commitment: Minimum of 6 hours per agency
Schedule: Varies
Essential Functions:
Attend an interactive training session led by Freestore Foodbank staff members; Travel to agency sites to facilitate client survey data collection; Set up the online survey at the agency sites; Follow a specific sampling plan to identify client eligibility to participate in the survey; Interact with clients during the survey process; Address client and agency staff questions about the Hunger Study and the Client Survey
Minimum Qualifications:
Be enthusiastic, flexible, and patient; Possess strong computer and internet usage skills; Be able to communicate effectively with diverse populations (bilingual speaking volunteer preferred) ; Have an understanding and/or interest in research
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age; Must have reliable transportation or be comfortable using public transportation to get to and from agencies; Exercise discretion, respect and show sensitivity towards client; Volunteer Application/Liability Waiver
Work Environment:
Client interviews will require travel to agency sites throughout the community for the study. Space for the meetings will fluctuate depending on each location.
Parking:
Parking will differ for each location.
To apply, send resume by clicking here.
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