Volunteer

Food Pantry

Our Client Choice food pantry allows those in need to pick out their own items and groceries.

When:

• Mondays @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Thursdays @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Time Commitment Required:

• 1+ Hour(s)

Volunteer Duties

• Unloading food boxes
• Organizing food storage
• Stocking pantry shelves
• Assisting clients with shopping

(These positions do require some heavy lifting)

We also would like to start a monthly cooking class to showcase how clients can utilize pantry items/ingredients. Please contact us if you are interested in helping with this program.

Food Pick Up Driver

The food services offered by The Salvation Army are often supported by local businesses who donate food items. Volunteers can help with this process that stocks our shelves for those in need.

When

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday
• 7:30 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Time Commitment Required

• 1 Hour
• 1 Day (or more) each week

Volunteer Duties

• Food donation pick up & loading into truck at Midwest Food Bank (Peoria)
• Delivery to our Corps building lobby
• Food item/boxes unloading

(No heavy lifting required for this position)

Food items are picked up from a local supermarket (Hy-Vee) on Mon-Tue-Wed. The Thursday pick up date relates to the monthly pickup from Midwest Food Bank in Peoria (usually second Thursday). If a person drives the Army's box truck (located in Davenport), (s)he will need to procure a DOT medical certificate to drive the box truck; otherwise, (s)he can travel with the driver and 'order' food when at the food bank. In addition to the other requirements currently noted on the web site (background check, driver's license, motor vehicle check), please add DOT medical certificate for Midwest Food Bank driver. The driver does not need a CDL, only a valid driver's license.

Janitorial & Housekeeping

Volunteers can help maintain the cleanliness and appearance of their community's Salvation Army.

When:

• Any day/time
  • (Preferred assistance during busy hours of our programs)

Time Commitment Required:

• 2+ Hours

Volunteer Duties

• Vacuuming
• Sweeping
• Mopping
• Cleaning Windows
• Mowing Grass / Weed Trimming
• Emptying Trash
• Wiping Down Tables / Chairs
• Cleaning Bathrooms

 Warehouse Organization

Give your time and help us create a more functional storage space for our donations, service materials and program items.

When:

• Any day/time

Time Commitment Required:

• 2+ Hours

Volunteer Duties

• Lift and move boxes
• Create organized grouping of items

(Some heavy lifting required)

Front Desk Reception

Help us greet and welcome community members to their Salvation Army.

When

• Monday - Thursday
• 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Time Commitment Required

• 2+ Hours

Volunteer Duties

• Answering Phones
• Taking Memos
• Distributing / Processing Client Applications
• Distributing Toiletries / Diapers to Clients
• Making Copies
• General Filing
• Office Organization

Red Kettle Bell Ringers

Become part of the Christmas tradition by ringing bells at The Salvation Army Red Kettles.

The funds raised at these Red Kettles make up the majority of our yearly program / service budget. Every dollar stays local to provide the Moline communities a food pantry, client services, youth programs, disaster relief, community engagement, and more!

When:

• November 7th - December 24th
• Times are determined by you/your group

Time Commitment Required:

• 2 hour blocks are the minimum for each bell ringing shift

Volunteer Duties

• Stand at Red Kettle
• Ring Bells
• Greet Others and Thank Donors
• Spread Holiday Cheer

Optional

• Dress Up in Costume/Festive Wear
• Ring Bells as a Family/Group
• Play an Instrument / Sing

 Special Events

Community outreach and engagement is how The Salvation Army teaches its mission to all of our local Moline neighbors. Volunteers can assist in spreading the word of our work.

When:

• At community events / as scheduled
  • (Contact us to learn of the next event)

Time Commitment Required:

• 2+ Hours

Volunteer Duties

• Pass out flyers/printed materials
• Talk to community members
• Set up / tear down of booth or table
• Be a representative of The Salvation Army

Donation Drives

Our mission benefits from new community ideas and traditions. Volunteers can be creative and host their own donation drives that benefit a service or program of The Salvation Army.

Ideas

• Canned Food Drive
• Toiletry & Personal Hygiene Collection
• Coat Drive
  • (Seasonally needed)
• Christmas Toy Drive
  • (Seasonally needed)
• Back to School Supply Drive
  • (Seasonally needed)

This volunteering opportunity does not follow the usual requirements as donation drives can be held and hosted outside of The Salvation Army