Volunteer Opportunities at Jenkintown Food Cupboard

Find a role that fits your skills, schedule, and interests!

1. Fundraising & Development

✅ Flexible Hours | Non-physical/sedentary | 🏠 WFH & On-Site (Jenkintown & Local Community)

  • Help secure financial support through grant writing, donor outreach, and fundraising events.

  • Assist with event planning and sponsorship coordination.

  • Research potential funding sources and create campaign materials.

  • Work directly with our fundraising consultant to execute our annual fundraising plan.

2. Community & Gratitude Outreach

✅ Flexible Hours | Non-physical/sedentary | 🏠 WFH & On-Site (Jenkintown & Local Community)

  • Build relationships with local businesses, schools, and faith groups to increase awareness.

  • Liaison between existing and new community partnerships.

  • Coordinate thank-you notes and appreciation events for donors and volunteers.

  • Represent Jenkintown Food Cupboard at community events and networking opportunities.

3. Inventory & Acquisition

✅ Set Shifts Available | Physical (lifting required) | 📍 On-Site (Jenkintown & Other Locations)

  • Organize, restock, and maintain food supplies at the cupboard.

  • Assist in sorting and categorizing food donations for efficient distribution.

  • Pick up food donations from local grocery stores, farms, or warehouses.

4. Volunteer Management

✅ Flexible Hours | Non-physical/sedentary | 🏠 WFH & On-Site (Jenkintown)

  • Help recruit, schedule, and train new volunteers.

  • Maintain volunteer records and assist with check-ins for shifts.

  • Plan volunteer appreciation activities and ensure a welcoming experience.

5. Patron Services

✅ Set Shifts Available | Some Physical Activity | 📍 On-Site (Jenkintown)

  • Greet and assist patrons during food distribution hours.

  • Help individuals select food and provide basic information on available resources.

  • Ensure a dignified and supportive experience for all visitors.

  • Coordinate administration on intake forms, supplemental forms, and state reporting initiatives.

6. Office Administration

✅ Flexible Hours | Non-physical/sedentary | 🏠 WFH & On-Site (Jenkintown)

  • Assist with data entry, phone calls, and general administrative support.

  • Organize files, schedule meetings, and support reporting needs.

  • Provide clerical support for grants, fundraising, and donor management.

  • Coordinate efforts to create consistency on-site including prep/support for safety signage, inventory print outs, and other instructional materials.

7. Driving & Delivery

✅ Set Schedules or On-Call | Physical (lifting required) | 📍 On-Site (Jenkintown & Other Locations)

  • Pick up food donations and transport goods to the Food Cupboard.

  • Transport foods from the JFC to local partner agencies.

  • Deliver food boxes to homebound patrons when needed.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license, access to a vehicle recommended.

8. Media Development

✅ Flexible Hours | Non-physical/sedentary | 🏠 WFH & On-Site (Jenkintown)

  • Support social media, website updates, and content creation.

  • Capture photos and stories highlighting volunteers and patrons.

  • Create flyers, newsletters, and promotional materials for events.

9. Farming/Gardening Programs

✅ Seasonal & Flexible Hours | Physical (lifting required) | 📍 On-Site (Local Farms & Gardens)

  • Assist with growing fresh produce at our Wyncote and Hatfield farming partners.

  • Support partnerships with local farms and community gardens.

  • Participate in harvesting, planting, and maintenance activities at our partner spaces (Lighthouse Fellowship Garden, KI Greenhouse, Wyncote Farms, GOH- Hatfield).