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Published 12/12/25 12:02PM
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Sometimes the best things in life really are FREE - Volunteer at the Free Store!

Common Ground Free Store
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Delaware, OH
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Start Date:
    January 5, 2026
    End Date:
    December 20, 2026
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime, evenings), Weekends (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per week
    Commitment Details:
    Volunteers must arrive on time and remain for the entire shift.
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    290
    Cause Areas:
    Hunger, Food Security, Seniors & Retirement, Volunteering
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Other Requirements:
    15 years+ may volunteer without a parent/guardian present. Under age 15, a parent or guardian must be present. All volunteers must sign a yearly release form to volunteer.

    Description

    Sometimes the best things in life really are FREE - Volunteer at the Free Store!

    Volunteer opportunities at Common Ground Free Store, located at 193 E. Central Ave in Delaware, OH, include assisting shoppers, serving a meal, and stocking the store with donations.

    Volunteer opportunities at our Donation Center, located at 147 E. Winter St. in Delaware, OH, include helping to sort, tag, and prepare donations for the store.

    We need 16-20 volunteers every time we are open.

    Volunteer opportunities to choose from:

    Monday & Wednesday 9:15 am - 1:15 pm

    Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 5:15 pm - 8:15 pm

    Saturday 9:15 am -12:15 pm

    Adults, retirees, students all welcome!

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 24
    • Event can be held at organization location(s)
    • No Donation

    3 shifts available:

    • Monday, Tuesday, & Thursday: 5:15-8:15 pm
    • Monday & Wednesday: 09:15 am to 1:15 pm
    • Saturday: 9:15 am to 12:15 pm

    Location

    On-site

    Common Ground Free Store Ministries

    193 East Central Ave, Delaware, Ohio, US

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    Want to make a HUGE difference in a short amount of time? Join us at Common Ground Free Store Ministries! You can click on the following link to create your Volunteer Account. You'll be able to schedule your preferred shift(s) and location, either the Free Store or Donation Center (1/4 mile apart). You'll also fill out a Volunteer Release Form.

    https://commongroundfreestore.org/how-to-help/volunteering.html

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