Our volunteers’ time and talent are at the core of the caring service that takes place in our food store and pantry, in our financial assistance office, in our offices, and through food drives and our HomeFood Delivery program. In a given week, between 50 and 60 volunteers help CM to operate smoothly and effectively.
Our volunteers come to us from partner congregations, from the area’s civic organizations, and from schools, colleges, and businesses. Some volunteer weekly or even daily; some do so monthly; and some help out occasionally. Many of our volunteers became involved with The Crisis Ministry because they once sought help from us. Others do so through their congregation’s involvement, and their own calling to serve their neighbor. Active volunteer committees support our fundraising events and advocacy efforts. Their hours of labor allow us to maintain high quality service with minimal staffing costs.
Would you like to learn more? Contact volunteer coordinator Elizabeth Ferguson, who also directs our Princeton facility. She will match you with the niche and the training that will best tap your strengths and serve our organization’s needs.
or call her in the Princeton office (609-921-2135).
CLIENT-CHOICE FOOD STORE VOLUNTEERS Thursday and Friday mornings in the Trenton location. Inquire about training.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANTS Mondays: 9am to noon |
Wednesdays: 9am to noon, 2 to 4pm.
Inquire about training.
SATURDAY HOME FOOD DELIVERY A great summertime opportunity for groups of 6 to 10 people.
Deliver bagged food to residents of senior housing facilities in Trenton. You will be accompanied by a CM representative.
TUTORS & MENTORS
for HARVESTING HOPE, our workforce training program
READING OR MATH TUTOR
Responsibilities:
• Literacy or math tutor certification, or teacher certification is required.
• Assist adults in the development of reading or math skills.
• Meet one-on-one with learner for a 2-hour weekly session at Crisis Ministry.
• Collaborate with staff to assess how best to address learner’s needs.
• Help learner to identify specific goals.
• Keep a written log of lesson content and observations of progress.
• Periodically evaluate the learner’s progress and achievements.
• Assist in acquiring curriculum materials.
• Treat learners with respect and maintain a team approach to learning.
Schedule:
• Flexible days, 2-hour weekly sessions, between the hours of 9:00 and 3:00.
WEB SKILLS MENTOR
Responsibilities:
• Assist adults in the development of Internet navigation skills.
• Meet one-on-one with learner for a 2-hour weekly session at Crisis Ministry.
• Collaborate with staff to assess how best to address learner’s needs.
• Help learner establish and check email account.
• Help learner complete web-based employment applications.
• Treat learners with respect and maintain a team approach to learning.
Schedule:
• Flexible days, 2-hour weekly sessions, between the hours of 9:00 and 3:00.
EMPLOYMENT SEARCH MENTOR
Responsibilities:
• Assist adults in the completion of written job applications.
• Assist adults in the completion of Internet job applications.
• Assist adults in use of Internet job search engines.
• Meet one-on-one for a 3-hour weekly job search session at Crisis Ministry.
• Treat individuals with respect and maintain a team approach to job search.
Schedule:
• Flexible days, 3-hour weekly sessions, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.
