August Volunteer Cleanup

About the role

There are various volunteer opportunities available across different locations, including Austin, Chicago, San Diego, Baltimore, and more. These opportunities range from trail maintenance and cleanup to food sorting, packing, and distribution, as well as construction build days and habitat restoration.

Responsibilities

• Violet Crown Trail Monthly Cleanup: Assist with maintaining the Violet Crown Trail in Austin, TX.
• Trail Maintenance Crew: Help with trail maintenance at Mission Trails Regional Park in San Diego, CA.
• Warehouse Sort & Pack: Sort and pack food donations at the Maryland Food Bank in Baltimore, MD.
• Heat Relief Station: Provide heat relief to those in need at the Salvation Army in Avondale, AZ.
• Summer Fan Drive: Assist with the summer fan drive at Family Eldercare in Austin, TX.
• Main Kitchen Crew: Help with food preparation and serving at the Society of St Vincent de Paul in Phoenix, AZ.
• Sort-A-Rama: Sort and pack food donations at the Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina in Charlotte, NC.
• Food Repack Session: Repack food donations at the Greater Chicago Food Depository in Chicago, IL.
• Volunteer Information Session: Attend a volunteer information session at RefugeeOne in Chicago, IL.
• Build Day: Participate in a construction build day with New Orleans Area Habitat for Humanity in New Orleans, LA.
• Friendship Trays Meal Delivery: Deliver meals to those in need with Nourish Up in Charlotte, NC.
• Day Services Center Afternoon Shift: Assist with the day services center at Roof Above in Charlotte, NC.
• Evening Volunteer Shift: Volunteer during the evening shift at the United Food Bank in Mesa, AZ.
• Night Strike: Participate in the night strike under Burnside Bridge with CityTeam Portland in Portland, OR.
• August Volunteer Cleanup: Clean up the Shoal Creek Trail with the Shoal Creek Conservancy in Austin, TX.
• Breakfast Service Support: Support the breakfast service at Manna House in Baltimore, MD.
• Native Plant Nursery Care: Care for native plants at the Common Ground Relief nursery in New Orleans, LA.
• ReStore San Marcos Shift: Volunteer at the ReStore in San Marcos, TX, with Austin Habitat for Humanity.
• Charles Milby Park Cleanup: Clean up Charles Milby Park with SPLASh x Houston Zoo in Houston, TX.
• ReStore Volunteer Shift: Volunteer at the ReStore in Mesa, AZ, with Habitat for Humanity Central Arizona.
• Harrison Shelter Dinner Service: Serve dinner at the Harrison Shelter with Franciscan Outreach in Chicago, IL.
• Construction Build Day: Participate in a construction build day with Habitat for Humanity Chicago in Chicago, IL.
• GCFD Service Saturday: Volunteer with the Greater Chicago Food Depository in Chicago, IL.
• Greenbelt Stewardship Day: Participate in the greenbelt stewardship day with Audubon Great Lakes in North Chicago, IL.
• Saturday Build Day: Participate in a construction build day with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake in Baltimore, MD.
• Food Sorting & Packing: Sort and pack food donations at the Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans, LA.
• Free Food Pantry: Assist with the free food pantry at Common Ground Relief in New Orleans, LA.
• Summer of Adventure Finale: Volunteer at the Summer of Adventure Finale at the Denver Zoo in Denver, CO.
• Hope Tank Mobile Shower Serve Day: Serve at the Hope Tank mobile shower with Hope Vibes in Charlotte, NC.
• Habitat Restoration Crew: Participate in habitat restoration with the Mission Trails Regional Park Foundation in San Diego, CA.
• Beach Cleanup: Clean up Del Mar Beach with the Surfrider Foundation San Diego County in Del Mar, CA.
• Sunday Prep Session: Prepare for the week's food distribution at the Pilsen Food Pantry in Chicago, IL.
• Hakafa Congregation Meal: Serve a meal at the Hakafa Congregation with A Just Harvest in Chicago, IL.
• Thrift Store Shift: Volunteer at the thrift store with Austin Pets Alive in Round Rock, TX.
• St Thomas More Truck Run: Participate in the St Thomas More truck run with Mobile Loaves and Fishes in Austin, TX.

Requirements

Requirements vary depending on the specific volunteer opportunity. Some opportunities may require physical labor, while others may require interaction with clients or customers. Some opportunities may also require a background check or other screening.

Qualifications

Qualifications also vary depending on the specific volunteer opportunity. Some opportunities may require specialized skills or training, while others may be open to anyone who is willing to volunteer their time.

Skills

Skills required for these volunteer opportunities include physical labor, customer service, food handling, and construction skills. Additionally, volunteers should be able to work well in a team environment and be flexible and adaptable.