Mission: Since 1939, The Christian Mission has been a catalyst that empowers the community to become advocates and serve those in need to achieve an improved quality of life. Through collaboration with the community, the Mission exists to break the cycle of poverty by providing crisis assistance, case management, educational programming, and community engagement.
Website: thechristianmission.org
Opportunities
Position (s): Volunteer Opportunities
Location: Mooresville, NC
Position Description: The Christian Mission provides volunteer opportunities for individuals, families, and groups. Opportunities include:
Pantry Volunteer - The Pantry Assistant / Personal Shopper supports the daily operations of the food pantry. Job duties include assisting clients by accompanying them while shopping and taking groceries to their vehicle. They also assist with cleaning, organizing, and stocking the pantry and discarding expired foods.
Resource Store Associate - The Resource Store Associate supports the daily operations of the store. This role is essential in that inventory is stocked & checked out accurately. Job duties include assisting clients with finding items / sizes, restocking, scanning barcodes at check out, and keeping store clean. Basic computer skills are needed.
Warehouse Donation Receiver - Loading Dock -The Warehouse Donation Receiver is responsible for accepting and organizing incoming donations. Ensuring all donated items are handled with care and directed to the appropriate areas for further sorting. The Warehouse Donation Receiver plays a key part in maintaining a positive donor experience and supporting our mission.
Job duties include greeting donors in a friendly and professional manner, accepting and unloading donations from vehicles safely, following safety procedures and lifting guidelines when handling donations, thanking donors and providing donation receipts when needed, and maintaining cleanliness of the warehouse. Volunteers will work on their feet and in various weather conditions, adhering to all safety procedures.
Donated Goods Sorter - The Donated Goods Sorter is responsible for inspecting, categorizing, and preparing donated goods for the Resource Store, recycling, or disposal. Job duties include accepting donations and inspecting them for quality, condition, and suitability for redistribution. If not suitable, they will be prepared for recycling or discarding in accordance with established procedures. Volunteers will be responsible for preparing sorted goods and providing them to Resource store, as well as keeping the area clean.
Grocery Store Pickup Driver - The Grocery Store Pickup Driver supports our mission by picking up donated groceries from local stores and delivering them to our warehouse. Job duties include picking up groceries from assigned grocery stores, loading and unloading food items safely and securely, communicating promptly about changes or delays. Must have a valid driver’s license.
Parking Attendant - The Parking Attendant is responsible for creating a safe, efficient, and welcoming parking experience for all. Job duties include directing traffic and assisting with orderly parking, ensuring traffic moves smoothly during service hours, serving as the first point of contact, helping set a positive tone, and monitoring the parking lot for safety and reporting any incidents. Must have the ability to stand for long periods and to work in various weather conditions.
Interested? Visit thechristianmission.org/volunteer/ .