Volunteering is something unique for
everyone, and here at TAM we are dedicated to give as
much back to our volunteers as they give to our organization
and the people we serve. We
appreciate your interest in volunteering and there are a number
of opportunities within our non-
profit organization.
Many people don’t want to volunteer as they
do not generally get paid. So why volunteer?
First and foremost, volunteering is a way to gain skills, make
connections with people in your
community and stay busy in a hard economy. Volunteering opens
opportunities, insights and
may steer you into a new path of career and personal goals. Volunteering
is about what you
make of it, and finding ways to give back to your community.
It can also help build a resume and
open doors to future job possibilities.
The TAM Clearinghouse:
Telephone Intake Specialist - needed for Monday-Friday between 1-3 pm to assist with contacting families and obtaining data to process their needs requests.
Home Visits Person - for those in need of furniture; persons would go to the home in pairs and do a walk-through to verify furniture need.
Special Events Volunteers - for any special event being sponsored by the Clearinghouse, such as winterizing of homes, special requests by those in need, i.e., lawn work, sidewalk shoveling etc.
Food Stamp Outreach:
Ohio Benefit Bank Counselor - this opportunity would require a minimum amount of hours each week, a proficient ability in navigating the internet and using a computer, have reliable transportation, excellent communication skills and a desire to serve!
Toledo Urban Missions:
All of the afterschool programs and summer camps offered through Toledo Urban Missions are volunteer driven and help is welcomed! Programs range from activities to tutoring and ministry. Volunteers must undergo a criminal background check to work with youth.
Feed Your Neighbor:
All food pantry sites need volunteers to do everything from stocking and inventory to assisting customers. Volunteer opportunities are also available at the Wholesale Food Co-op; this site may involve heavy lifting.
1. Feed Your Neighbor (FYN) Cluster Manager Position
- Communicate with others in food bank in building skills.
- Coordinate with needs of other ministries
- Help maintain a clean and safe facility
- Management duties will be involved; such as, stocking shelves,
scheduling volunteers partnering with other churches
- Time Commitment - Approximately 10 hours/week.
2. Coordinator of Local Food Banks
- Order/and Inventory food
- Record Client Data
- Attend monthly meetings regularly
- Regular communication with other FYN sites.
- Assist clients in choosing adequate food.
- Approximately 10 hours/week.
3. Secure, Oversee and Train Volunteers
- Ordering and/or shopping
- Stocking, bagging and distributing food.
- Manual labor involved, may be heavy lifting. (max. 25 lbs.)
4. Data Entry
- Input client forms with personal information.
- Confidentiality is a very important part of this position!
- Training will be provided of approximately 5 hours.
- This is a sit-down position and no manual labor is involved.
- Time Commitment= Minimum of 1 hour/ Maximum of 6 hours
5. Co-Op
- Group effort would be highly appreciated with 5 members
or more.
- Stock supplies
- Order food needed
- Help maintain clean/safe facility
- On-Site position
- Time Commitment= Minimum of 3 hours.
6. Ohio Benefit Bank Tax Clinics
- 6 hour, 1 day long training
- Assist clients in preparing their taxes for our upcoming
tax clinics.
- Time Commitment will vary.
7. Delivery
- Deliver food to sites and locations.
- Must be able to provide a valid license.
- Time Commitment will vary.
8. Other volunteer opportunities are available when Toledo
Area Ministries is hosting other
specialized programs/events. We would be more than happy to send
these opportunities out to
our mailing list as they arise.
***Time Commitments may vary depending upon the position.
VOLUNTEER TODAY
Download the an individual volunteer application form or a
group volunteer application form to get started.
