Opportunities From: Metro United Way's Volunteer Connection

Join us Monday-Thursday from 10:30 AM to 3 PM at the latest to support our free grocery supplemental program, Feed the West. If you have more than ten volunteers we have several other ways to activate and engage your group outside of our food program.

Our shift from 11 AM-2:30 PM looks like unloading, sorting, and assessing groceries, as well as bagging and preparing groceries or distributing groceries during our pop-ups. There are other tasks as needed to support our distribution. 

Shift 1: 11AM-2:30PM

Volunteers needed: 4

Mondays we will be at the Shawnee Community Center located at 607 South 37th Street

Tasks:

unloading groceriessorting groceries, putting like items together assessing groceries, doing quality control to ensure we are only giving out the best items bagging and preparing groceries, make sure groceries are bagged for our home bound familiesbreak down boxesclean up areaensure compost is put in compost bags and measuredhelp pack up any additional needs

Shift 2: 11AM-2:30PM

Volunteers needed: 6

Tuesdays we will be at the Park-hill Community Center located at 1703 South 13th Street

Tasks:

unloading groceriessorting groceries, putting like items together assessing groceries, doing quality control to ensure we are only giving out the best itemsbreak down boxesclean up areaensure compost is put in compost bags and measuredhelp pack up any additional needs

Shift 3: 11AM-2:30PM

Volunteers needed: 4

Wednesday we will be the Molly Leonard Portland Community Center located at 640 North 27th Street

Tasks:

unloading groceriessorting groceries, putting like items together assessing groceries, doing quality control to ensure we are only giving out the best itemsbreak down boxesclean up areaensure compost is put in compost bags and measuredhelp pack up any additional needs

Shift 4: 11AM-2:30PM

Volunteers needed: 4

Thursday we will be at the California Community Center located at 1600 St Catherine Street 

Tasks:

unloading groceriessorting groceries, putting like items together assessing groceries, doing quality control to ensure we are only giving out the best itemsbreak down boxesclean up areaensure compost is put in compost bags and measuredhelp pack up any additional needs

Please specify time frame in notes if you cannot stay for the full shift when signing up.

The Awake Food Bank needs volunteers to distribute fresh produce and other grocery foods to around 700 families weekly on Wednesdays. Food is given out via two drive through lines.

Ways to Help

Food sorting and preparationPlacing food in boxes as cars move through the lineChecking families inMaking sure each car has a box for foodPreparing lunch for volunteers

Wednesday Schedule

Food unloading and preparation: 8AM-11AM

Volunteer Lunch: 11AM

Food Line Distribution: 12PM-4PM (busiest time from 12-2)

Volunteers needed weekly: 35-40

Groups are welcome!

You can serve for whatever length of time works best for you. 

To sign up contact Charlie Corbin at awakefoodbank@awakeky.com.

Or call the Food Bank at 502-647-5555.

To sign up in person, you can visit the Awake Food Bank (98 7th St. Shelbyville, KY)

Office hours: Mon-Thurs  8AM-12PM

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!   CoSA is a group of 5-7 volunteers dedicated to community building by assisting individuals aged 12-24 at a high risk (core member) of involvement in the justice system by providing friendship and support. The goal of CoSA is to improve individual well-being and reduce the risk of further involvement in the justice system. CoSA is grounded in Respect, Tolerance, Responsibility, Accountability, and Loving kindness.   Volunteers who join the CoSA process are dedicated to learning about the core member's needs, strengths, and risk factors. Through open and honest dialogue, the core member is guided to identify goals and personal priorities, as well as develop and maintain a relapse prevention/self-management plan. Our volunteers also take an active role in helping the core member address their practical needs, especially in the early months of the CoSA. They strategize ways to secure income, housing, or any other resource the core member may need to thrive in the community. This process ensures that the core member receives the necessary support, understanding, and tools to transition back into the community successfully.

Visit our new volunteer website to register for our projects! Dare to Care Food Bank has many ways to get involved and make a difference in our community. All of our volunteer opportunities can be found at https://volunteer.daretocare.org.

Some of our projects include:

helping sort through donated food at our main warehouse packing food into boxes for children in our new Community Kitchen assisting shoppers onsite at our Mobile Market grocery store on wheels distributing food at Mobile Pantries throughout Kentuckiana packing food boxes for low-income senior citizens

Contact Dare to Care directly for more info: 502-966-3821

For over 30 years, Southern Living has been creating signature custom homes that celebrate life in the South, each reflecting the style, comfort, and innovation of the times. For 2021, we are thrilled to announce that the Idea House will be located in The Breakers at Prospect, in Louisville, Kentucky.

In collaboration with Southern Living, this year’s home is being created by a team of renowned experts in their fields, including builders Jason Black and Jimmy King of Artisan Signature Homes, Atlanta-based architect Brandon Ingram of C. Brandon Ingram Design, Nashville-based interior designer Sarah Bartholomew of Sarah Bartholomew Design and landscape architect Josh Myers of Myers & Co. Landscape Architecture. The home will include the work of a variety of artisans and artists from across the South.

Ticket sales will benefit Gilda's Club Kentuckiana and The LEE Initiative. We need lots of volunteer support to make this happen - and that's where you come in! By signing up for one of the shifts, you will be welcoming and interacting with guests touring the home. Training will be provided and you will have a chance to visit the home prior to your shift, if you'd like. Shifts are 9:45am-1:15pm or  1-4:30pm Thursday through Saturday and 12:45-5:30pm on Sundays. House opens on July 31st and event runs through the end of 2021.

Sign up here!