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Published 11/26/25 1:17PM
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Pantry Client Shopper Volunteer

West Houston Assistance Ministries
On-site, Volunteer must be in or near Houston, TX
I Want to Help

    • Details

    Date:
    January 6, 2026
    7:30 AM - 12:00 PM CST
    Available Times:
    Weekdays (daytime)
    Time Commitment:
    A few hours per month
    Commitment Details:
    3+ hour shifts, 1-5 times a week
    Recurrence:
    Recurring
    Volunteers Needed:
    10
    Cause Areas:
    Community Development, Hunger, Food Security, Religion & Spirituality
    Benefits:
    Training Provided
    Good For:
    Teens, Public Groups, Age 55+, Private Corporate Groups
    Participation Requirements:
    Driver’s License, Background Check, Attend Orientation
    Age Requirement:
    14+
    Other Requirements:
    Client Choice Volunteers must be able to stand for four hours, must be able to lift up to 20 Lbs. and must have excellent customer service skills.

    Description

    Pantry Client Shopper Volunteer

    The Pantry Client Shopper Volunteer will assist with any of the following: record Client information, maintain the flow of traffic, assist Clients as they shop the shelves, ensuring clients adhere to the quantity limits, stocking shelves as needed and light clean up.

    Private Group Details:

    • Group Size Range: 1 - 10
    • Donation appreciated but not required

    3 shifts available:

    • 7:30am - 12:00pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
    • 12:30pm - 3:00pmTuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
    • 2:30pm - 5:00pm 2nd and 4th Tuesdays and Thursdays of the month

    Location

    On-site

    West Houston Assistance Ministries "WHAM"

    10501 Meadowglen Lane, just south of Westheimer & Beltway, Houston, Texas, US
    corner of Rogerdale and Meadowglen Lane

    How to Volunteer for This Opportunity

    At WHAM we are focused on helping a person in crisis return to self-sustainability. We serve about 150 families each Tuesday - Friday.

    To volunteer with WHAM, create your account at https://whamministries.org/volunteer. Complete your background check and register for the event of your choice.

    If you want to book a group up to 20 volunteers, email Patrice at patrice.stpe@whamministries.org.

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