Poverty Postering Day
We are one month away from the Quack Attack 5k! Help us spread the word by placing posters in various community boards around Orlando. There are a total of 8 areas and we are in need of 2-3 volunteers going to each area with a total of 30 posters to put up. Poster kits can be picked up from our campus. In order to receive the hours, volunteers must send pictures of the posters on display in their chosen location. Please be advised: sign up for locations are first come, first serve. Volunteers are responsible for their own transportation. Community Locations: Mills50/Colonialtown Baldwin Park/Corrine Downtown Orlando/Thornton Park Park Avenue/Rollins College Park Michigan/Belle Isle UCF Campus Waterford Lakes
Orlando, FL
1/29/20 9:00 AM + more
Quack Attack on Poverty 5k Event Logistics
We are seeking volunteers to serve as course monitors and assist with set-up and tear down of our upcoming charity/run walk, the Quack Attack on Poverty 5k. The race is taking place on Saturday, February 15 at Harbor Park. The shift time is 4:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. As this is an offsite event and is extremely early, we are offering an additional 4 hours to volunteers who arrive on time and stay through breakdown. Location Information The race is held at Harbor Park in Lake Baldwin and our Volunteer Check-In will be located on the patio of the nearby Gator's Dockside (4982 New Broad Street, Orlando, FL 32814). Extra Hours Details for those Seeking Community Service Hours At this time we are only offering extra hours to volunteers who can commit to working the entire 4:30 - 10:30 a.m. shift. Please note that extra hours will only be granted to those who check-in at the volunteer table prior to 4:35 a.m. This is very important! Anyone arriving at 4:36 a.m. or after will receive normal hours for this shift, so be sure you are early and allow yourself an extra 15 minutes to park and walk to check-in in order to receive this benefit. Sorry, no exceptions. Volunteer Check-In Once you arrive on-site, please report directly to the Volunteer Check-In table located on the Gator's Dockside patio. Here you will receive instructions on your specific responsibilities as well as your volunteer name tag. Please make sure to sign-in at the beginning of your shift and sign-out at the conclusion of your shift. Attire Please wear comfortable, closed-toe shoes and expect to be outside. Clothing must be family-friendly and your green/blue UP volunteer shirt is preferred. Upon signing in at the Volunteer Check-In table you will receive an orange armband/water wing name tag to identify yourself as a race volunteer. This must be worn at all times during the event. What is Quack Attack? The Quack Attack on Poverty 5k is a 3.1 mile race open to runners, joggers and walkers of all ages and abilities. The participants pay a registration fee and fundraise on behalf of United Against Poverty Orlano in an effort to raise awareness for the organization. We are anticipating 600 participants for this year's race. When you see a runner, please thank them for participating! What jobs are available to work during the race? While all volunteers will be participating in set up and breakdown, we also have needs during the race to help make this the best experience for our runners. Some volunteer positions include (but are not limited to): Water Stations Quack Zone Bubbly Zone Quirt Gun Zone Handing out medals and recording finisher times Course Monitors Chuck-a-Duck contest Children's Activity Area We so appreciate your consideration in getting up at the quack of dawn to ensure that our race is a success! On behalf of all of us at UP Orlando, thank you for your volunteerism.
Orlando, FL
2/15/20 4:30 AM
United Against Poverty is an organization that believes in second chances. We are proud to offer a community service program, and hope that you find your volunteer experience rewarding. Court-ordered volunteers are required to attend Volunteer Orientation before they are able to volunteer with our organization.
Please be advised: No violent or sexually based offenses are accepted into our program. No exceptions.
United Against Poverty does not accept donations of any kind (monetary, food, etc.) in exchange for volunteer hours. United Against Poverty reserves the right to deny or revoke volunteer privileges at any time, for any reason.
Volunteer Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Stocking Shelves
- Sanitation & Clean-Up
- Produce
- Freezers
- Bulk/Wholesale Product
Grocery Assistant
As an assistant in our Member Share Grocery Program (MSGP), volunteers may serve in any of the following areas: Produce: stocking the produce coolers and creating beautiful displays for the fresh produce we recieve daily. Freezers: cleaning, organizing, and stocking our display freezers. Stocking Shelves: cleaning, organizing, and making sure our aisles are full and appealling to our members. Warehouse: Sort product coming in from our Distribution Center, assist with pricing, and breakdown boxes using our cardboard bailer. Bulk: oragnizing and pricing wholesale items through the Grocery Program. Member Marketplace: processing incoming clothing donations and organizing aisles of household items, school/art supplies, and other goodies. Campus Clean-up: Help us keep our campus beautiful! Volunteers help with various sanitation duties, including parking lot pick-up, gathering carts, sweeping, mopping, and wiping down services. a
Orlando, FL
1/26/20 1:00 PM + more
Sanitation Assistant
Volunteers use the campus cleaning checklist to complete daily, weekly, or monthly projects. Duties include but are not limited to: Mop up spills and leaks around campus to prevent accidents. Use rags and wipes to clean any portion of the store, concentrating on those areas susceptible to high human contact (i.e. door handles) or traffic. Remove trash from offices, grocery program, and exterior of building Sweep, mop, and remove trash from restrooms Assisting with various pest control measures Sweep and remove trash/debris from parking lot
Orlando, FL
1/27/20 12:30 PM + more
Front End Volunteer
Volunteers assist the cashiers by bagging groceries for clients as they go through the checkout line, and help clients to their vehicle. During slow times, consolidate the bread on the bread racks by the registers, and bring down new bread racks from the warehouse as necessary. Volunteers also assist in product placement, straightening, maintenance, and appearance of products on shelves and racks, keep aisles clear, re-stock shelves with merchandise left near the register. Inventory new product arrivals.
Orlando, FL
1/26/20 1:00 PM + more
Member Marketplace Assistant
Assist in product placement, straightening, maintenance, and appearance of products on shelves and racks, keep aisles clear, re-stock shelves with merchandise left near the register. Inventory new product arrivals and assist in labeling price on new items. Assist donors to and from their vehicles with incoming donations. Unpack the donations, check for damage, and organize clothing racks.
Orlando, FL
1/27/20 8:30 AM + more
Volunteer Orientation
Thank you for registering for Volunteer Orientation! Individual volunteers provide crucial support to our daily operations, and we want to make sure everyone is trained on the proper safety techniques and procedures in our Member Share Grocery Program. Here are a few things you need to know for Orientation: We begin promptly at 2:00 pm, please be on time. Doors are closed at 2:15 pm, and you will have to reschedule for the next available date. Where to go: We are located at 150 W. Michigan St. Orlando, FL 32806. Upon arriving, please come to the Education Center, located in suite D. Adjudicated volunteers must bring documentation of their charge or offense. You will not be able to volunteer without showing that paperwork. Please be advised, as outlined on the volunteer application: We do not accept violent or sexually-based offenses. Parking is very limited on our campus, and we make an effort to ensure our members have priority. Because of this, we ask that All volunteers and staff park in the South Lot (located within the white iron fence).
Orlando, FL
2/1/20 2:00 PM + more