Our Education Programs occur on and off the farm to give pre-K through 8th grade students a better understanding of where their food comes from, why fruits and vegetables are good for our bodies, and opportunities to taste and cook with produce. We are seeking volunteers with an interest in nutrition, agriculture, and education to…
You can also volunteer for one of the Committees that help keep Community Harvest Project running. We currently have openings on our Education, Events, and Finance Committees.
A volunteer shift in The Giving Factory Warehouse involves hands-on processing of the donated goods that flow in on a regular basis. Each station in our warehouse includes inspecting, sorting, and packaging donations to ultimately be distributed to the children we serve.
Volunteers give their time to those who are in need in the office. Opportunities may consist of filing, alphabetizing, assisting with mailings, copying, faxing, making phone calls, data entry and additional responsibilities as assigned. Time for this opportunity is very flexible to your schedule.
Pope Memorial Humane Society-Cocheco Valley is proud to offer Humane Education programs at no cost to our community. We offer a variety of programs for people of all ages to educate them on the care, safety, and overall well-being of animals. The Humane Education Team is currently looking for volunteers to become involved with our…
We encourage volunteers with past events experience to get involved with our special events and fundraisers. Volunteers who participate in our special events must be customer service oriented, friendly, and outgoing. Event volunteers must also be familiar with PMHS and the services that we provide so that they can answer questions that are asked by…
Our volunteers and interns assist us in many different areas, including: case management, administration, supportive housing management, finance, social services, fine arts and music, health and recreation, technology and maintenance.
Conduct 10-15 minute interviews with clients by phone. Review résumé and ask questions based on the individual’s experience, education, target job, and target industry. Identify strengths, weaknesses, challenges and success stories. Encourage participants to ask questions. Talk through next steps of setting up an in-person interview (for practice only). We will provide a guideline which…
Meet with one participant for one hour to review commonly asked interview questions and help to prepare and practice answers, according to the Career Collaborative model and guidelines. Write out answers which participant can use as a guideline to practice on their own in the future. Identify participant’s skills, strengths and relevant experience, as well…
Work one-on-one with a participant who is actively searching for full-time employment. Provide assistance based on the person’s individual needs. Job search activities include exploring career paths, identifying skills, researching job opportunities, helping with cover letters, typing up reference list, completing online applications, researching companies, preparing for upcoming job interviews, and following up with thank…