We appreciate our volunteers!

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ALL VOLUNTEERS must:

• Sign up online prior to each shift

  • (For questions email Hannah Newlin  at hnewlin@theupcountyhub.org)

• Sign in on-site at the beginning of each shift

• Be 15 years or older and able to work independently

• Have the ability to lift 25 lbs

• *Dress appropriately: sneakers or work boots, long shorts or pants, and a tee-shirt or sweatshirt. You must wear close-toed shoes. Volunteers wearing open-toed shoes will not be allowed in the warehouse and will be asked to leave.

 

Please note: some of these duties do require bending, standing, and lifting. 

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*If court mandate hours are needed, you must contact Hannah Newlin directly prior to signing up and volunteering.  No hours will be given unless previously approved.  Contact Hannah at hnewlin@theupcountyhub.org for more information or with any questions.

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Recurring Volunteer Opportunities:

Food Warehouse Support:​

• Non Perishable boxes

  • Assembling boxes​

  • Preparing and organizing materials for 

  • Filling and sealing boxes

• Fresh produce bags

  • Open and prep bags for filling​

  • Identify 

• MCPS Support Snack Bag Assembly

  • Assembling bags for students who are recipients of food support ​

• Diaper Distribution Helper​​

  • Ensure that clients receive the proper size and quantity of diapers ​

• ​Pantry Helper​

• Clean Up Pantry area

• Assist clients as they shop in our Choice Pantry

• Weigh pantry items and record data for reporting purposes

 

Distribution Support: 

• ​Data collection

• Distribution of boxes and bags to clients 

• Distribution days and times vary depending on the week

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Delivery Program Driver:

• *Vehicle required

• Drivers are needed on Thursdays to deliver food packages to the doorstep of vulnerable Upcounty families who lack transportation and/or have mobility challenges.

• Delivery is contactless. 

• Addresses provided upon arrival at the Hub on delivery day.

 

**The UpCounty Hub is a SSL (Student Service Learning) approved organization for Montgomery County Public Schools.

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To find out more about volunteering at The UpCounty Hub, contact our Volunteer Coordinator Hannah Newlin at hnewlin@theupcountyhub.org  or call 240-912-1077.