While most volunteers stock shelves, fulfill orders and deliver items to cars, many help in other ways.
Volunteers are generally scheduled for 2.5 hour shifts, once per week, though some volunteers generously donate additional hours.
WARM Volunteer Roles
ONLINE ChoiceMarket (OCM) & Other Roles
Role | Position Description |
Dry Goods Shopper OCM |
Fulfill client orders in the Quality Control Room of dry goods (cans, boxed items, personal care) |
Fresh Market Shopper OCM |
Fulfill client orders in fresh market and cooler (dairy, produce, meat, bread) |
Order Confirmation OCM |
Confirm all fresh and dry items are selected for client orders and move order crates to appropriate shelves in garage area for client pick up the next day |
Cart Runner OCM |
Put client’s fresh and dry items together (already on shelves) and load into client cars as clients arrive for appointments |
Quality Control OCM |
Break down and go through food donations, often portioning items into appropriate sizes for clients |
Dry Goods Stocker OCM |
Replenish items in Quality Control Room (cans, boxed items, personal care) |
Fresh Market Stocker OCM | Replenish items in Fresh Market (produce, meat, bakery) |
Distribution Center Inventory OCM |
Rotate inventory from Distribution Center into the SmartChoice system; general DC organization |
Greeter OCM |
Greet clients at cars and check them into the Pantry Trak system |
Client Assistant OCM |
Work in Help Center to take client product orders over the phone |
Childhood Nutrition | Work in Childhood Nutrition Room to pack meals, date check items, rotate product for Share Bac a Pac or Kids’ Lunch Club |
Driver | Pick up items from various markets and restaurants in WARM vehicles |
Front Desk | Answer phones, greet visitors, manage guests |
Service Learning Leader | Lead various community groups in service projects in the Distribution Center (sorting, date checking, meal packing, etc.) |
Pastoral Coach specific experience required |
Pray with clients and/or staff; offer spiritual support to all |
Way 2 Work Volunteer | Help clients and others with resumes, interviews or other workforce development areas |
Specialized Volunteer Role | Use your personal experience or ideas in new ways you create to help WARM |
Special Event Volunteer | Join WARM for fun and uplifting events - no experience required - Fresh Markets, Thanksgiving Blessing, Holiday Food Drive, etc. |
All positions in blue require special WARM-provided training - contact Julia for details
For general questions, please click: Volunteer FAQ. Specific questions can be addressed to:
Julia Smith
Manager, Volunteer Services
614.899.0196, ext. 220
julia@warmwesterville.org
For an application, please click: Volunteer Application.