Make a difference and assist those experiencing food insecurity. Lend your friendly disposition and desire to help others! Become a Choice Pantry Personal Shopper to assist neighbors as they select food items in the Choice Food Pantry. Assist neighbors in making food selections, monitor the number of items allowed and assist in bagging groceries. Additionally, this position will require bending, and lifting of bags of food (accommodations can be made).
To volunteer, join the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) a volunteer program exclusive Ohio residents in Franklin County ages 55 years and older. We match volunteers ages 55+ with nonprofits in their community that either need or rely on volunteers to be able to provide their services. Funded through the Corporation for National and Community Service (CNCS) and part of AmeriCorps Seniors, VANTAGE Aging’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is one of the largest volunteer networks in the nation for people 55 years and over. We partner with nonprofit agencies to match these older adults to their volunteer opportunities. RSVP projects link the skills of the volunteers with the identified needs of the community. We think of ourselves as the 'center hub' for our volunteers looking for opportunities. We offer many wonderful incentives and perks to our team of RSVP volunteers, this program is free and so rewarding to be a part of.