Volunteer: Alimento Delivery DriverThe Commons is looking for volunteers to help deliver food boxes to Jose Barrios Elementary and Stout Elementary School. These boxes are part of our Alimento Program, which provides food and snacks to students and families in our community who need food assistance. Qualifications Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift 25lbs to volunteer. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability The Commons is looking for volunteers to help deliver food boxes to Jose Barrios Elementary and Stout Elementary School. These boxes are part of our Alimento Program, which provides food and snacks to students and families in our community who need food assistance. Qualifications Must have a valid driver's license and be able to lift 25lbs to volunteer. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Ground/Cardboard CleanupHelp us break down cardboard and take excess trash and other debris to the dump for proper disposal! Frequency: As needed: 1x per week - flexible on which day as long as it's during our hours of operation Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pmKey ResponsibilitiesGather extra cardboard that doesn’t fit in our recycling and haul it to the large cardboard recycling dumpster at the landfill.Remove excess debris, trash and unwanted items from the Commons property and haul to the dump for proper disposal.
Able to safely lift and carry heavy cardboard and throw it into the larger cardboard dumpster at the dump (this is a lot of physical work!) Ability to lift excess debris, trash and other unwanted items into trailer and dispose of at the dump.Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help us break down cardboard and take excess trash and other debris to the dump for proper disposal! Frequency: As needed: 1x per week - flexible on which day as long as it's during our hours of operation Monday-Thursday from 10am-4pmKey ResponsibilitiesGather extra cardboard that doesn’t fit in our recycling and haul it to the large cardboard recycling dumpster at the landfill.Remove excess debris, trash and unwanted items from the Commons property and haul to the dump for proper disposal.
Able to safely lift and carry heavy cardboard and throw it into the larger cardboard dumpster at the dump (this is a lot of physical work!) Ability to lift excess debris, trash and other unwanted items into trailer and dispose of at the dump.Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Garden VolunteeringHelp the Common’s garden grow! The Common’s seeks to maximize the growth of edible, medicinal and beneficial plants on its premises. Assist with raised beds, greenhouse projects, fruit trees and other garden tasks as directed. Assist with compost initiatives. Learn a wide variety of gardening techniques for community benefit. Key Responsibilities Water garden beds, greenhouse plants and other areas of the Commons garden. Weed, prune, harvest and tend to Commons garden initiatives and plots. Assist with plant sales and other outreach events as applicable.Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of gardening in southwest New Mexico ideal but not required- most important is a desire to learn and contribute to a thriving garden. Strong communication skills Physical Requirements Able to lift at least 35 pounds Able to walk comfortably while holding garden implements or tools on sometimes uneven ground Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help the Common’s garden grow! The Common’s seeks to maximize the growth of edible, medicinal and beneficial plants on its premises. Assist with raised beds, greenhouse projects, fruit trees and other garden tasks as directed. Assist with compost initiatives. Learn a wide variety of gardening techniques for community benefit. Key Responsibilities Water garden beds, greenhouse plants and other areas of the Commons garden. Weed, prune, harvest and tend to Commons garden initiatives and plots. Assist with plant sales and other outreach events as applicable.Skills and Qualifications Knowledge of gardening in southwest New Mexico ideal but not required- most important is a desire to learn and contribute to a thriving garden. Strong communication skills Physical Requirements Able to lift at least 35 pounds Able to walk comfortably while holding garden implements or tools on sometimes uneven ground Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Front Desk VolunteerHelp out at the front desk! Staff the front desk and provide friendly, respectful customer service to all visitors. Answer phones, take messages, and greet visitors to The Commons. Assist with packing and distributing snack bags and occasionally help with data entry. Key ResponsibilitiesGreet visitors and help with basic questions. Answer phones and take messages Give out Snack Bags and keep records of their distribution. Help with data entry, putting together snack bags, and/or other light office tasks Good customer service skills. Comfortable interacting with many different community members with different needs and backgrounds. Comfortable answering phones and able to take clear messages. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help out at the front desk! Staff the front desk and provide friendly, respectful customer service to all visitors. Answer phones, take messages, and greet visitors to The Commons. Assist with packing and distributing snack bags and occasionally help with data entry. Key ResponsibilitiesGreet visitors and help with basic questions. Answer phones and take messages Give out Snack Bags and keep records of their distribution. Help with data entry, putting together snack bags, and/or other light office tasks Good customer service skills. Comfortable interacting with many different community members with different needs and backgrounds. Comfortable answering phones and able to take clear messages. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Packing Food SuppliesHelp us pack bags and other food supplies for our food distribution program! Alimento School Food Partnership- Help pack bags for students in the Silver and Cobre districtsPack bulk staple foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Choose Your Own PantryThis is a more relaxed volunteer opportunity that is indoors. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help us pack bags and other food supplies for our food distribution program! Alimento School Food Partnership- Help pack bags for students in the Silver and Cobre districtsPack bulk staple foods into smaller packages for distribution in the Choose Your Own PantryThis is a more relaxed volunteer opportunity that is indoors. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Choose Your Own Pantry Distribution Volunteer- Second ShiftHelp with intake, registration, and food distribution at our Choose Your Own Pantry. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help with intake, registration, and food distribution at our Choose Your Own Pantry. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Set Up For Mining District Mobile PantryHelp us pack food boxes and process produce to prepare for distribution at the Mining District Mobile Pantry at the Historic Ft. Bayard New Deal Theatre! This activity requires walking, lifting, and being outside. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help us pack food boxes and process produce to prepare for distribution at the Mining District Mobile Pantry at the Historic Ft. Bayard New Deal Theatre! This activity requires walking, lifting, and being outside. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88026 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Mining District Mobile Pantry- DistributionHelp us distribute food at the Mining District Mobile Pantry at the Historic Ft. Bayard New Deal Theatre! We need volunteers to help check people in, distribute food, and help us clean up at the end of the pantry. This activity involves walking, lifting, and being outside. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help us distribute food at the Mining District Mobile Pantry at the Historic Ft. Bayard New Deal Theatre! We need volunteers to help check people in, distribute food, and help us clean up at the end of the pantry. This activity involves walking, lifting, and being outside. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88026 Allow Groups: Yes |
Volunteer: Prepping & Cooking: Community Dinner VolunteerHelp prep and cook food for the Community Dinner! This shift will be from 2:00-5:00 pm before the dinner. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help prep and cook food for the Community Dinner! This shift will be from 2:00-5:00 pm before the dinner. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Serve Food & Clean Up: Community Dinner VolunteerHelp serve food during the Community Dinner and clean up afterwards! Dinner Hours: 5:00—7:00 PM We usually are able to serve dinner and clean everything up by 7:00 PM, but sometimes clean up can run until 7:30 PM at the very latest. If you need to leave earlier that is fine! Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help serve food during the Community Dinner and clean up afterwards! Dinner Hours: 5:00—7:00 PM We usually are able to serve dinner and clean everything up by 7:00 PM, but sometimes clean up can run until 7:30 PM at the very latest. If you need to leave earlier that is fine! Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Community Service Volunteer HoursThis volunteer opportunity is a place to track hours for folks who are completing community service hours. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability This volunteer opportunity is a place to track hours for folks who are completing community service hours. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Miscellaneous Volunteer ActivitiesThis is a place holder for volunteer hours that fall beyond our regularly scheduled opportunities. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability This is a place holder for volunteer hours that fall beyond our regularly scheduled opportunities. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Is Ongoing Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Choose Your Own Pantry Sat. ShiftHelp with intake, registration, and food distribution at our Choose Your Own Pantry. This is replacing the " First Saturday" mobile drive through pantry in Silver City. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help with intake, registration, and food distribution at our Choose Your Own Pantry. This is replacing the " First Saturday" mobile drive through pantry in Silver City. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: Choose Your Own Pantry Distribution Volunteer- First ShiftHelp with intake, registration, and food distribution at our Choose Your Own Pantry. About The Choose Your Own Pantry: The Choose Your Own pantry is located in Silver City and is structured like a “grocery store” that allows community members to select the foods that are relevant to their lifestyle, dietary needs, and cultural preferences, while providing more dignity and a social activity to engage in community. This pantry can take place of any of the mobile drive-thru pantries and is open to all of Grant County! Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help with intake, registration, and food distribution at our Choose Your Own Pantry. About The Choose Your Own Pantry: The Choose Your Own pantry is located in Silver City and is structured like a “grocery store” that allows community members to select the foods that are relevant to their lifestyle, dietary needs, and cultural preferences, while providing more dignity and a social activity to engage in community. This pantry can take place of any of the mobile drive-thru pantries and is open to all of Grant County! Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |
Volunteer: CYO Pantry RestockHelp restock the Choose Your Own Pantry with more food items! This work includes lots of lifting, carrying, loading, etc. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Help restock the Choose Your Own Pantry with more food items! This work includes lots of lifting, carrying, loading, etc. Agency: The Commons Center for Food Security and Sustainability Need Type: Volunteer Date: Multiple Shifts Available Zip Code: 88061 Allow Groups: No |