Volunteer Overview – The Thomas Merton Family Center

The Thomas Merton Family Center is a wonderful place to volunteer in Bridgeport, Connecticut, whether you are a group or an individual. We have long term volunteers who will attest to how their actions provide help and hope as they feed those in need at TMFC.

Volunteer opportunities are managed on the Volgistics website. When you choose to register a group or apply to volunteer, you will be redirected to the Volgistics website.

Volunteers 18 or older must complete Virtus training to volunteer more than once. Details provided during orientation.

Group Volunteers

  • All groups must have a Lead Volunteer LEARN MORE.
  • Prep and serve meals in our kitchen
  • Assist in our pantry
      • Shopper assistants
      • Registration assistants
      • Stocking shelves
      • Sorting incoming food deliveries

Individual Volunteers

  • Prep and serve meals in our kitchen
  • Assist in our pantry
      • Shopper assistants
      • Registration assistants
      • Stocking shelves
      • Sorting incoming food deliveries

Student Volunteers

  • Students under 16 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian

Ways to Help

Food Services

  • Cook or serve lunch or dinner
  • Assemble breakfast
  • Deliver food from the food bank
  • Help receive deliveries
  • Stock shelves
  • Label shelves and food items
  • Assist our food pantry guests
  • Organize a food drive

Special Projects

  • Provide administrative assistance
  • Work with our project coordinators
  • Update the donor & volunteer databases
  • Keep the website current
  • Organize church group projects

Offsite Opportunities

  • Host a food or toiletry drive
  • Make sandwich or snack bags

Special Events

  • Decorate for the seasons & holidays
  • Chair or join a working committee
  • Organize entertainment for our guests
  • Assist with Annual fundraisers
  • Create a new event to help raise much needed funds

Communications

  • Assist with out reach to local corporations, potential donors & service organizations
  • Help prepare quarterly newsletter
  • Stuff envelopes
  • Work on public relations projects
  • Place stories in local publications

Lead Volunteer Responsibilites

The Lead Volunteer Coordinator coordinates the group members. This includes:

  • Keeping track of contact information & schedules
  • Tracking any required training
  • Communicating with the TMFC Volunteer Coordinator

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