Opportunities From: St. Vincent de Paul SW Idaho

Wednesdays and Thursdays | 9:00 am — 11:30 pm

First-time volunteers are asked to arrive at 8:45 for training. Volunteers help with unboxing items, stocking shelves, packing food boxes, and preparing the pantry for distribution days.

*You're welcome to sign up for a shift, even if you're not available for the full duration. We appreciate any time you’re able to give.*

Attire:

Volunteers are required to wear modest casual attire appropriate for a work environment. A t-shirt, jeans, and baseball caps are all acceptable. We ask that you refrain from wearing anything that could be considered offensive in a work environment. Close-toed shoes are required (sneakers are ideal). If you have hair long enough to pull back, we ask that you have it pulled back. Dressing in layers is ideal, as you may be working both inside and outside, depending on the task.

Parking:

Please park across the street from the pantry, on Gourley St., or behind the Whitney Methodist Church. If parking on Gourley St., you may park in the dirt parking spaces (not the giant dirt parking lot), or on the side of the street. Please be sure not to block any of the resident’s driveways if you do park on the street.

When you arrive:

Please ask for Jeff, our Overland Food Pantry Manager. He will direct you to the volunteer check in station, then provide you with a tour of the building and let you know where to begin.

Tuesdays and Fridays | 8:30 am — 1:00 pm

First-time volunteers are asked to arrive at 8:15 for training.Tasks: Pack grocery bags, load groceries into carts (inside). Intake information from clients (outside). Load cars with groceries (outside).

*You're welcome to sign up for a shift, even if you're not available for the full duration. We appreciate any time you’re able to give.*

Attire: 

Volunteers are required to wear modest casual attire appropriate for a work environment. A t-shirt, jeans, and baseball caps are all acceptable. We ask that you refrain from wearing anything that could be considered offensive in a work environment. Close-toed shoes are required (sneakers are ideal). If you have hair long enough to pull back, we ask that you have it pulled back. Dressing in layers is ideal, as you may be working both inside and outside, depending on the task.

Where to Park:

Please park across the street from the pantry, on Gourley St., or behind the Whitney Methodist Church. If parking on Gourley St., you may park in the dirt parking spaces (not the giant dirt parking lot), or on the side of the street. Please be sure not to block any of the resident’s driveways if you do park on the street.

When you arrive:

Please ask for Jeff Stanhouse, our Overland Food Pantry Manager. He will direct you to the volunteer sign-in sheet and provide you with a tour of the building and let you know where to begin.

Feel free to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you so much for your desire to help us prevent homelessness in the Treasure Valley!