Question 1

What do volunteers do?

Accepted Answer

Volunteers help with a number of projects to further our mission to end hygiene insecurity. This could include hands-on volunteering such as packing hygiene kits, sorting and counting products, and boxing products for distribution. Volunteers can also take on longer-term, skills-based projects such as research, technology or legal projects.

Question 2

How do I sign up for a volunteer event?

Accepted Answer

Email amacdonald@hopeandcomfort.org (mailto:amacdonald@hopeandcomfort.org)to learn more about volunteer opportunities. Please note we cannot guarantee volunteer opportunities for everyone, and we typically book 6-8 weeks in advance for group volunteer events.

Question 3

Do you have any age restrictions for volunteering?

Accepted Answer

We typically require youth volunteers to be middle school age or above (approximately 14+).

Question 4

What if I want to volunteer with a group?

Accepted Answer

We welcome groups of up to 15 volunteers to our warehouse. Typically group volunteer shifts are booked 6-8 weeks in advance, although availability may be further out depending on our schedule. Email Abby at amacdonald@hopeandcomfort.or(mailto:amacdonald@hopeandcomfort.org)g (mailto:amacdonald@hopeandcomfort.org)to learn more.

Question 5

Are there any physical restrictions on volunteers?

Accepted Answer

Volunteers assisting in our warehouse should be able to stand for an extended period of time and feel comfortable potentially lifting 20+ pounds. Reasonable accommodations can be made if necessary.

Question 6

How long are volunteer shifts?

Accepted Answer

Depending on the task, volunteer shifts are typically 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Question 7

When do you offer volunteer opportunities?

Accepted Answer

At this time, we can only offer volunteer opportunities during the week. Typically group volunteer shifts are 10a-12p, 1-3p, or 2-4p on weekdays.

Question 8

Do you have parking available?

Accepted Answer

There is plenty of parking at our warehouse. Group volunteers are also encouraged to carpool.

Question 9

What should I wear to volunteer in the warehouse?

Accepted Answer

Volunteers should dress in comfortable clothing they can move in easily, and don’t mind getting dirty. Layers are also encouraged as temperatures can fluctuate in the warehouse. For example: jeans, a t-shirt, and sweatshirt are totally appropriate! Closed-toed shoes are REQUIRED; comfortable sneakers are strongly encouraged.

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