Empower Healthy Choices!
Want to make a difference from the comfort of your own home? Join us as a Neighbor Advocate and help families access healthy, affordable food while building meaningful connections in our community. As a Neighbor Advocate, you'll empower neighbors to make informed food choices and play a vital role in increasing food security.
What you'll do:
- Connect with neighbors by phone, building rapport and trust through active listening and empathy.
- Help neighbors create their monthly grocery orders, ensuring they stay within budget.
- Offer helpful cooking tips and recipe ideas.
- Share information about other valuable community resources.
- Coordinate grocery pickups with our Grocery Bringer volunteers.
What you'll need:
- A compassionate heart and a desire to serve others.
- Excellent communication and active listening skills.
- Access to a phone, computer, and reliable internet.
- Basic computer skills for online ordering.
- A commitment to one 4-hour shift per week, at a set time, for at least 90 days.
What you'll gain:
- The satisfaction of making a real difference in the lives of your neighbors.
- The opportunity to build meaningful relationships within your community.
- Ongoing training on topics like food justice and community building.
- The chance to be part of a supportive and caring team.
We'll provide a brief training covering everything you need to know, including our mission, policies, and ordering procedures. We welcome volunteers 18 and older. All adult volunteers will complete a background check.
Join us and empower healthy choices in our neighborhood!
