Volunteers Needed at Connecticut Food Bank

Looking to donate a few hours a week to a local nonprofit organization?

Connecticut Food Bank has three immediate ongoing volunteer opportunities at its office at 150 Bradley Street. If you are interested in any of the following volunteer positions, contact Volunteer Coordinator Kim Damien at 203-469-5000, ext. 311.

Procurement Department Administrative Assistant: 

Assist with all-around office duties such as filing, mailings, phone work, copying, postage and data entry. This is an ongoing weekly need for a 2- to 3-hour time block and can be arranged for any week day except Tuesdays.

Internet Research Supporter:

The Operations Department needs a volunteer to conduct Internet searches for ingredient label information and transfer the data to an Excel spread sheet. Must have a solid grasp of the Internet and basic Excel and typing skills and be available Monday and Friday mornings in February from 9 a.m. to noon. If the project is not finished by the end of February it may carry over into March.

Programs Department Clerk: 

Assist with filing agency statistic sheets, as well as helping with other light administrative duties one morning per week, during the first and second weeks of each month during the school year. The day and time is flexible but a 2-hour commitment per visit is requested. This position will require the ability to stand for about 1.5 hours to complete filing needs.