Why volunteer?

People have many motives for

volunteering. Some of the most Become a volunteer
convincing reasons to become an
active volunteer are: at St. Joe’s today!
• Connecting with other people
and building lasting friendships CALL
• Staying healthy, fit, active and Volunteer Coordinator
engaged 920-734-9461 ext. 302
• Gaining job skills or exploring
future careers EMAIL
• Making a positive impact in info@stjoesfoodprogram.org
your local community
VISIT US ON THE WEB
www.stjoesfoodprogram.org

I volunteer because…
“ I love the people on both sides of the
counter. ”

“ It restores my faith in our community, as

well as the generosity of local business. ”

“ I am blessed and want to give back now

that I have the time. ”
1465A Opportunity Way | Menasha, WI
“ It is fun, and it will look good on my
resume. I love the people here! ” (920) 734-9461
www.stjoesfoodprogram.org
“ To pay back all the help given to my family. ”
Located off Midway Road in Menasha, across
from UW-Fox Valley and behind the United Way building.
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WEEKLY VOLUNTEERING
Our greatest strength and biggest need is volunteers who
commit regularly for a weekly shift on weekdays from
8 a.m. to noon, or Mondays from 4:30 to 8 p.m. Truck crews
pick up donations from 7 to 10 a.m., seven days a week.
Volunteer tasks include:
Client assistance Administrative assistance
OPPORTUNITIES
CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS
Looking for a way to get your employees engaged
in the community? Does your company require
volunteer hours? We can accommodate occasional
hourly needs or even set-up a volunteer program
within your organization.
GROW A ROW

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Food distribution Writing thank you notes
Sorting, stocking Truck crews for
St. Joseph Food Program and packing food donation pick-up
provides supplemental nutrition, free of Gardening (seasonal)
Set aside a row in your family garden and donate
any harvested produce from that row to St. Joe’s.
Our donation hours are Monday through Friday from
7:30 to 11:30 a.m. or Monday evenings from 4:30

charge, for the economically distressed
within our local communities.
Each week, over 300 volunteers make it
possible for us to reach 1,200 households in
our community. We couldn’t do it without you.
Volunteers must be at least 16 years old unless
working with an adult leader or guardian.
An application, screening and orientation
process must be completed prior to volunteering.
Read more about all the wonderful volunteer
opportunities for people of all ages.
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to 7:30 p.m. Please use the Donations and Volunteer
Visit www.stjoesfoodprogram.org/volunteer-opportunities Entrance at the northeast corner of the building.
for more information and to see a list of our current needs.
SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEERS
GROUP PROJECTS St. Joe’s benefits from many fundraisers and events.
Gather a group of young and old alike to help St. Joe’s We need individuals or small groups to represent
with a special project. The best times for groups are St. Joe’s as volunteers at these activities. Examples of
Thursday or Friday mornings between 8 a.m. and noon,
or Monday evenings between 4 and 8 p.m. Groups of
these events would be the Boy Scout Food Drive,
Pacesetters 5K Run/Walk and various golf outings.
about 10 people are ideal.
INTERNSHIPS
DONATION DRIVES Great experiences are available for students in any
Collect non-perishable food items that will help provide course of study including Human Services, Human
supplemental nutrition to some of the 1,200 households
Resources, Nutrition and Dietetics.
we serve each week. Monetary donations also go a long
way at St. Joe’s. We are able to purchase items at prices
far lower than most consumers. Consider donating funds
from birthdays, rummage sales, lemonade stands or
start a penny war with your classrooms or neighbors.

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT
Our volunteers work very hard every week of the year.
We simply couldn’t do what we do without them.
Show how much you appreciate what they do for the
community by bringing in special treats, hosting an
appreciation event, or making handmade thank you
cards, posters and more.

Contact our Volunteer Coordinator to learn more about these great opportunities.