Why Volunteer at PCRC?

 In 2018, PCRC volunteers provided 21, 567 hours of service in all program areas. Volunteers are the heart of our organizations and a vital part of our ability to provide food security, housing stability, and supportive services and education to the families we serve within and beyond the Greater Pottstown area.

When you Choose to Volunteer You Will:

• Gain a better understanding of the community’s critical needs in relation to poverty, food security, and housing stability.
• Directly see the impact you are having on local people in need and the community as a whole.
• Affect change as an individual and as a greater part of a team.

Volunteer Requirements

• You must be 18 years or older and have a current child abuse, FBI and criminal clearance in order to volunteer.
• Volunteers will complete a brief volunteer interview to match them with the appropriate opportunity.
• Volunteers will complete a brief orientation/training to prepare them for assigned tasks.

Current PCRC Volunteer Opportunities

Delivery Drivers Needed in a Digital Effort to Improve Food Pantry Access

Looking for a rewarding volunteer opportunity that allows you be a part of a hunger-fighting solution? We are in need of volunteer delivery drivers to deliver food to homes in a digital effort to improve food pantry access.

• Delivery drivers who can be available on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• Ability to report to PCRC at 9:30 am
• Make 2-6 food deliveries to homes in the area
• Must have reliable vehicle (using own vehicle)
• Ability to lift 35 lbs (loading and unloading vehicles)

Food Service Program Volunteers

Opportunities are available in the Food Services Program Monday through Friday between 8:30 am–4:30 pm.

• Drivers pick up food donations between 8:30 am–10:30 am
• Warehouse volunteers unload donations and stocks shelves between 8:30 am–10:30 am (Must have the ability to lift 50 pounds)
• Food is then distributed to families between 10:30 am–1:00 pm
• Food is then sorted and scanned between 8:30 am–10:30 am and 1:00 pm–3:00 pm

Outreach Center Volunteers

Opportunities are available at the Outreach Center Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.

• Host/Hostess for Pantry — escort clients while shopping in the Food Pantry
• Client Intake — enter client information on our database (must have strong computer skills)
• Administrator/Receptionist — data entry, general administrative duties, answer phones, assist clients.

Community Meals Volunteers

Opportunities are available at various participating worship centers. Lunches are served from 11:45 am–1:15 pm and Dinners are served from 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm.

• Prepare community meals
• Serve meals
• Cleanup after meals

Mentor a UP3 Graduate

What will volunteer do? Mentor a UP3 graduate once a week for an hour for at least six months. Mentorship will be determined by mentor and mentee; Mentor can offer a set of individual skills they would like to offer (could be anything from cooking to time-management, budgeting, mindfulness skills, etc.)

What is required? Must complete UP3 Community Cohort for six weeks — only once a week; demonstrate empathy and ability to be open and understanding. Mentorship training opportunity is available for additional resource if interested.

Time commitment: One hour per week with a matched individual for at least six months.

Requirement: Must possess driver’s license.

Who to contact for more information about becoming a mentor?

Ryli Meyer
rmeyer@pottstowncluster.org
cell: 215-882-0952

For more information visit pottstowncluster.org/volunteer or contact volunteer@pottstowncluster.org.