Opportunities From: Community Action House

Our Resale Store Volunteer Cashier role is an exciting opportunity for volunteers who love working with people, and enjoy a lively retail environment! As a Volunteer Cashier, you'll help greet customers, answer questions, straighten up on the sales floor, process transactions using our POS, and package up purchases. No previous register experience required - training is provided!

Please note: Saturday shifts are best for volunteers who have previously volunteered at the Resale Store. We recommend first time volunteers serve during the week prior to joining us for a weekend shift. Thank you!

Get Started Today! Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)Submit your information for a background check Sign up for Resale Store Cashier Training  Sign up for shifts listed below! Parking

Parking is widely available in our lot.  Please come in the back door near the donation dock.

Join our team of dedicated volunteers to help turn donations into Community Action House program funding! As a Donation Support Volunteer, you'll help our team with a variety of tasks such as sorting and pricing clothing, linen and household items, stocking the sales floor, reorganizing displays, and other special projects. Tasks performed will depend on the needs of the Resale Team! During your first shift, a staff member will do some additional training to make sure you're set up for success. 

If you previously sign up for Clothing & Linen sorting, Homegoods Processing or Stocking & Displays, sign up for this opportunity!

Please note: We recommend first time volunteers serve during a weekday prior to joining us for a weekend shift. Thank you! 

Get Started Today! 

Create your volunteer account (if you don't already have one) 

Sign up for a shift listed below! 

If you are a group interested in volunteering at the Resale Store together, please complete our Group Volunteer Interest Form! Our Volunteer Experience Team will be in touch to get you plugged into a shift.

Parking 

Parking is widely available in our lot. Please come in the back door near the donation dock. 

As a Volunteer Cashier you will help greet customers, answer questions, straighten up on the sales floor, and run the check-out area.  Training includes discussing the cashier role to make sure it's a good fit, receiving hands-on training and practice at the touch-screen cash register and learning more about our general store policies. (Must be at least 18 to volunteer in this opportunity.)

Get Started Today! Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)Submit your information for a background check Select 'respond' and our team will connect with you & find a time that works to complete this training 

After signing up for a training shift, you will be able to volunteer in the volunteer cashier role at the Resale Store!

Parking

Parking is widely available in our lot.  Please come in the back doors near the donation dock!

As a Food Rescue at the Market volunteer, you'll collect produce that local farmers and vendors would like to donate at the end of the Farmers Market (farmers often refer to this process as gleaning)! These efforts help feed families right here in our community at Food Club, the Community Kitchen and by sharing out with other area nonprofits! 

Plan on meeting at Food Club and riding as a passenger in the LFR van to the farmers market*. Once at the Farmers Market, you'll assist in collecting donations and then return to Food Club to unload the produce collected. Closed-toe shoes are recommended in this role.

*(Depending on capacity in the LFR van you may be asked to drive your personal vehicle. A Food Rescue staff member will reach out at the beginning of the week to let you know the plan.)

This opportunity is Family Friendly! Please reach out to volunteer@communityactionhouse.org or (616) 392-2368 ext. 154 to learn more about how to get signed up.

Interested in Food Rescue at the Market but are looking to drive our van? Sign up here!

Get Started Today!

Create a volunteer account (If you do not already have one) 

Sign up for shifts below!

Parking 

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

If you have any questions you can reach out directly to our Food Rescue Coordinator, Sydney Snow, at (616) 368-0477 or ssnow@communityactionhouse.org!

Lakeshore Food Rescue volunteers use the Food Rescue Hero app and are notified when food rescue pick-ups are available (like Uber – for food!). Volunteer as much or as little as you'd like, on your schedule. Claim a food rescue route through the app whenever it's convenient for you. Or, sign up for a recurring route at the same time, same place each week. Operating hours are business hours Monday - Saturday. Find out more about the volunteer experience by clicking here!

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To sign up as a Lakeshore Food Rescue Driver you need:

A smart phone to download the Food Rescue Hero app. Download the app on the Google Play Store or Apple App Store

Your own reliable form of transportation to use for the food pick up and drop off route

A valid driver’s license and car insurance

To have at least one individual in the car be 18 years or older. 

 

Still have questions? Reach out directly to our Food Rescue Coordinator & Volunteer Experience Champion, Sydney Snow, at (616) 368-0477 or ssnow@communityactionhouse.org!

As a Food Rescue at the Market Van Driver Volunteer, you'll drive the electric van to the Market and collect produce that local farmers and vendors would like to donate at the end of the Farmers Market (farmers often refer to this process as gleaning)! These efforts help feed families right here in our community at Food Club, the Community Kitchen and by sharing out with other area nonprofits! 

Plan on meeting at Food Club and driving the van to the Holland Farmers Market. Once at the Market, you'll assist in collecting donations and then return to Food Club to unload the produce collected. Closed-toe shoes are recommended in this role. 

Interested in Food Rescue at the Market but want to ride as a passenger? Sign up here! 

Get Started Today!

Create a volunteer account (if you do not already have one!)

Submit your information for a background check 

Upload your driver's license 

Sign up for shifts below! 

Parking

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

If you have any questions you can reach out directly to our Food Rescue Coordinator, Sydney at (616) 368-0477 or ssnow@communityactionhouse.org

At the Checkout Station, you’ll greet members and ring up their groceries using the touch-screen checkout and scanner, no money exchanged. After scanning out all the items, you’ll help guests bag or box up their groceries. If you’re interested in building relationships with our guests, enjoy providing friendly customer service & don’t mind working with technology, please join us! Closed-toe shoes are recommended at Food Club.

Ahead of your first shift, you must join one of our in-person checkout station trainings: Sign up here!

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Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

Attend Checkout Training

Sign up for shifts listed below!

Parking

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

 

Checkout Station volunteers need to attend this training ahead of scheduling their first Checkout shift, in order to make sure they're set up for success! This training takes place on-site at Food Club with a staff member who will walk through our Point of Sale (POS) system used at the Checkout Station. You'll learn the essentials, go through some FAQ's, have time to practice hands-on with the Checkout System, and even role-play a purchase interaction!

Get Started Today!

Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

Sign up for Checkout Station Training shift below by clicking 'Respond' beside the time that works for you*

*If none of these times work for you, please reach out to our team at volunteer@communityactionhouse.org and we can find another time together. 

After attending this training, please sign up for a shift at the Checkout Station, here!

Parking instructions:

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

As a Shopping Floor Volunteer, you'll work in various roles such as assisting checkout volunteers, stocking the shelves with dry goods & produce, restocking the freezers & coolers, shelf organizing, checking quality/dates of food, cleaning, and other special projects. Volunteers in this role should expect interacting with guests during open hours! Tasks performed will depend on the needs of the Food Club team. Closed-toe shoes are recommended at Food Club. 

If you previously signed up for Checkout Assistant, Freezer Stocker, Produce Checker, or Shelf Organizer, sign up for this opportunity! 

Get Started Today!

Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

Sign up for shifts listed below!

Parking

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

 

As a Warehouse & Food Handling Volunteer, you'll help sort & label dry good items, prep & repackage food items, sort rescued produce, meat & dairy items, clean, and work on other special projects. Volunteers in this role will experience minimal guest interaction. Tasks performed will depend on the needs of the Food Club team. Closed-toe shoes are recommended at Food Club. 

If you previously signed up for Food Sorting & Stocking or Food Rescue Sorting, sign up for this opportunity! 

Get Started Today!

Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

Sign up for shifts listed below!

Parking

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

 

Join us at the Holland Farmers Market as a Produce Donation volunteer! You'll help set up the table and booth at the beginning of the shift, staff the booth, talk about Action House with interested individuals, accept and weigh produce donations and clean up at the end of the day!

The table and tabling supplies will stay at the Farmers Market so volunteers will not need to transport anything. Our Logistics team will help clean up and transport donations back to Food Club. This opportunity is family friendly but an adult must be present to answer questions. New volunteers will receive more instruction and assistance from a staff member prior to their shift. 

Chairs are NOT provided, please bring your own if you wish to sit during your shift! 

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Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

Sign up for shifts listed below!

As a Gardening volunteer at the Food Club and Opportunity Hub you'll help us maintain our landscaping! In the Summer, the primary tasks are wedding and watering the landscaping area. In the fall we focus on raking and pruning. If you have a green thumb, this opportunity is for you! Our beautiful landscaping was designed by the Outdoor Discovery Center! 

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Create a volunteer account (if you don't already have one)

Sign up for shifts below!

Parking

Please park in the front lot or angled parking spots facing Paw Paw Drive. Plan to meet in front of Food Club near the Bike repair station. A staff member will meet you there to get you started! See map below.

Guest Services Assistant volunteers work alongside our staff at the Guest Services desk. As a volunteer, you’ll be welcoming all guests, working with membership management systems, answering guest questions over the phone, and other various tasks as needed. Skills that are helpful in this role include, computer & phone comfortability, customer service and Spanish language. We are looking for individuals who are able to commit to serve on a regular basis, preferably weekly.

Get Started Today!

Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

Submit your information for a background check

Attend Guest Services training

Sign our Confidentiality Agreement out of respect for our guests and their privacy 

Sign up for shifts below!

Parking

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

Join us as a Guest Services Greeter! You'll work alongside our Guest Services team, welcoming Guests into the Food Club & Opportunity Hub space. Volunteers will assist the team by checking in & directing guests, keeping diapers, food bags & the coffee bar stocked, and assisting guests with the computer. Spanish language skills are helpful in this role but not necessary! This is a wonderful opportunity to interact with our Guests! This is a new volunteer opportunity, different from our previous 'Guest Greeter' role at Food Club. 

Please note: The 12-3pm shifts on Tuesdays & Thursdays are generally busier than other times. We recommend that first-time volunteers choose a different shift for their initial service. Thank you!

Get Started Today!

Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

Sign our Confidentiality Agreement out of respect for our guests & their privacy 

Sign up for shifts below!

Training will take place during your first shift! 

Parking

 Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

Meal kits are part of our Healthy@Home programming at the Food Club, and provide members with easy, fast, and healthier meal options or ideas! Meal Kit volunteers will work to prepare recipes and materials, portion out and label ingredients, and pack and stock meal kits.

On your first shift, you'll work with the Healthy Eating Coordinator to learn the process, and then you'll be able to create your own meal kits!

Get Started Today! Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)Sign up for shifts listed below! Parking

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below. 

The Community Kitchen serves a free hot meal seven days per week to anyone who needs it! As a Community Kitchen Meal Support Volunteer, you'll help the Kitchen team with a variety of tasks such as preparing food, chopping veggies, assembling to-go meals, serving meals to guests, washing dishes, and cleaning up after the meal service. The Kitchen is a fun, fast-paced environment.  No prior cooking or restaurant experience is required, as long as you have a passion for serving and an interest in food, we will teach you the rest! Closed-toe shoes and hair restraints (hair tied back, hat/hairnet) are required at the kitchen. 

If you previously signed up for Weekday Lunch Meal Service, Weekend Breakfast Meal Service, or Community Kitchen: Repacking, sign up for this opportunity! 

Get Started Today!

Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one)

Sign up for a Community Kitchen volunteer orientation session (optional)

Sign up for shifts listed below!

Parking:

Parking is available street-side on E 13th Street and College Avenue, and our Kitchen Entrance is on the Southwest side of the building. See map for instructions below:

Do you enjoy connecting resources to the best location &  sharing about our work within the community? Join us as a Logistics Team volunteer! You’ll ride in a Community Action House truck, with a fellow volunteer or Action House staff member, to local grocers for our Food Rescue efforts to help our community prosper. Help us turn food excess into food access through this unique opportunity!

This opportunity does require the ability to get in & out of a tall truck repeatedly, and the ability to lift 40-50 lbs consistently, and the ability to operate a pallet jack (prior knowledge not necessary, but trainability needed).

Typical Logistics Team shifts occur on weekdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. This opportunity is best suited for volunteers able to commit to a weekly shift!

Interested in joining our Logistics Team, but willing to drive a vehicle? Sign up here! 

Get Started Today!

Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one) 

Click ‘Respond’ below and a teammate will reach out to get you on the schedule!

Before your first official shift, we will schedule a ride along with a staff member or fellow volunteer to get a feel for the pickup/delivery route!

Please note: Due to the volume of lifting & regular use of pallets and pallet jacks in this role, we highly recommend wearing safety toe shoes as a Logistics Volunteer, and Action House will reimburse up to $25 for a volunteer's purchase of the shoes.

Parking

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.

Do you enjoy driving, connecting resources to the best location, & sharing about our work within the community? Join us as a Logistics Team Driver! You’ll drive a Community Action House truck to local grocers for our Food Rescue efforts to help our community prosper. Help us turn food excess into food access through this unique opportunity!

This opportunity does require the ability to get in & out of a tall truck repeatedly, the ability to lift 40-50 lbs consistently, ability to operate a pallet jack (prior knowledge not necessary, but trainability needed), and a valid Driver’s License (a chauffeur’s or CDL license not required, but extremely helpful!).

Typical Logistics Team shifts occur on weekdays from 9:00am-12:00pm. This opportunity is best suited for volunteers able to commit to a weekly shift! 

Interested in joining our Logistics Team, but want to join as a passenger? Sign up here!

Get Started Today!

Create your volunteer account (if you don’t already have one) 

Submit your information for a background check 

Upload a copy of your valid Driver's License (through the Qualifications tab in your profile).

Click ‘Respond’ below and a teammate will reach out to get you on the schedule!

Before your first official shift, we will schedule a ride-along with a staff member or fellow volunteer to get a feel for the pickup/delivery route! 

Please note: Due to the volume of lifting & regular use of pallets and pallet jacks in this role, we highly recommend wearing safety toe shoes as a Logistics Team Driver, and Action House will reimburse up to $25 for a volunteer's purchase of the shoes.

Parking

Please park in our back parking lot and enter through Volunteer entrance, Door D. See map below.