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Volunteer Opportunities

There are many exciting ways to serve at the agency. See the table below to choose the activity that is right for you. To help you choose, we have categorized each activity by the level of time commitment involved (Long-Term or Short-Term), the type of activity (Individual or Group), and appropriate age level (Adults or Teens).

To discuss any of these opportunities further, email us at volunteer@crisisassistance.org or call us at the number listed with each activity.

Volunteer Opportunity and Contact	Description	Long-Term	Short-Term	Individual	Group	Adult	Teen
Emergency Financial Assistance Clerical Assistant 704-371-3001 x.114	•Locate and file records •Create new records	X	X	X	X	X	X
Free Store Assistant 704-371-3001 x.137	•Help check-out shoppers, maintain appearance of the store, and keep store stocked	X	X	X	X	X	X
Free Store Clothing Assistant 704-371-3001 x.137	•Assist in receiving donations •Sort, inspect, and hang donations •Greatest need is Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm. Saturdays from 9am-5pm. Also available Tuesday evenings until 9pm	X	X	X	X	X	X
Free Store Clerical Assistant 704-371-3001 x.137	•Data entry and various office tasks	X	X	X		X
Furniture Pick-Up Teams 704-371-3001 x.125	•Pick up large furniture and appliances from donors	X	X		X	X	X
Furniture Assistant 704-371-3001 x.125	•Answer telephone and help clients who come to pick up items	X	X	X		X
Development Office Assistant 704-371-3001 x.114	•Data entry, clerical work, special agency projects, advocacy, Speakers Bureau, agency fairs/events	X	X	X		X
Business Office Assistant 704-371-3001 x.114	•Filing, copying, data entry, and other office duties as needed	X	X	X		X
Spruce-Up Projects 704-371-3001 x.114	•Agency beautification (i.e. Outdoor - planting flowers, placing mulch, painting, etc. Inside - maintain bulletin boards, etc.)	X	X		X	X	X
Furniture Drive 704-371-3001 x.125	•Conduct a furniture drive for families in need	X	X		X	X	X
Muffin Ministry 704-371-3001 x.114	•Provide muffins, danishes, and/or coffee to clients while they wait for assistance	X	X	X	X	X	X
Bagged Lunch Ministry 704-371-3001 x.114	•Provide brown-bag lunches for clients who are waiting during their lunch hour	X	X	X	X	X	X
Adopt-a-Day in the Free Store 704-371-3001 x.137	•"Adopt" us for a day (i.e. Help inspect/process donations once per month on the same day each month	X	X	X	X	X	X