The Salvation Army - Peoria

Food pantries. Warm meals. Sack lunches. The Salvation Army is committed to offering these programs and services to those in need in our Peoria-area community, but we need your help!

ACTIVITY SUMMARY:

Volunteers are needed to help in our Family Services Kitchen and Warehouse with the following:

• food pantry packing              
• sandwich making
• sack lunch preparation
• organization and stocking
• Etc.

Qualifications:

• Reliable, professional and hardworking
• Ability show kindness and compassion
• Individuals looking to volunteer on a consistent basis must pass initial screening process, including a background check
• Ability to lift at least 10 pounds
• Ability to reach overhead, bend down, etc.

When we love beyond hunger, we can provide hope and help for those in need in our community. (Please note: Family Services Kitchen, Warehouse and Food Pantry volunteer opportunities will vary depending on the needs of the Kitchen, Warehouse and Pantry of each specific day; therefore, when you are signing up to volunteer for this activity, the tasks will vary depending on the need at that time). 

Many of the opportunities listed above can be offered as individual or group volunteer opportunities. To discuss volunteer opportunities, contact Volunteer Coordinator Maddison Barnard at maddison.barnard@usc.salvationarmy.org or at 309.253.9909 

(Volunteers that need to complete court-ordered community service may be placed in this position. You must submit a volunteer application and complete our volunteer process before volunteering).