Are you a bi-lingual Spanish speaker or do you have advanced conversational Spanish skills? Looking to share your Spanish language skills? Interested in an opportunity in the New Albany area? Volunteer as an Open Pantry Spanish Speaking Volunteer with the New Albany Food Pantry. Use your Spanish speaking skills in order to interpret for Spanish speaking individuals and families shopping during open pantry hours and share appropriate information in English with other Food Pantry staff as necessary. Assist families with open pantry shopping, help with food selection, explain pantry procedures, assist individuals and families with their pantry items to their vehicles. The ideal volunteer candidates will share their Spanish speaking skills and be able to stand for 3-4 hours while volunteering.
To volunteer join the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) a volunteer program exclusive to 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.