Needs From: Volunteer Center of Greater Battle Creek and Kalamazoo

If you have questions concerning The City Life Food Pantry, you can reach out to Bobette Hampton at ​hampton.bobette@gmail.com

We are looking for those who are willing to help organize and distribute food to the community once or twice a month. The time commitment is between 2-4 hours per distribution date.

Volunteer Application: https://formstack.io/2H_Gd3scgXdiV0yO3oVz1RwbHnvXYYKL9hpcFJyT-soupDAfnKhQqLbwDaLbgupp1dSi1kvuduMImWzXXla3Vw

Be sure to select "volunteer directly with youth" in the drop down. The reason for this, is that we will likely have students present helping, and our national office requires anyone who is volunteering in proximity with students go through our full volunteer application process including background check.

At Taste of Heaven, we make and sell delicious gourmet popcorn and sweets. The proceeds from sales go to support Kalamazoo Youth For Christ, a local organization that provides mentoring, tutoring, meals, and bible teaching to at-risk teens.  While volunteer groups are very helpful during our busy Christmas season, we are specifically looking for volunteers who can come in during the day on weekdays on a regular basis. Typically, volunteers come and work a few hours in the mornings, although more hours are appreciated during the holidays. The schedule can be flexible, and you can work as much or as little as you like!  Regular volunteer tasks include but are not limited to:  -popping popcorn -drizzling caramel corn -making confections like our famous dipped caramel crispies, gourmet pretzels, and dipped cookie pops -packaging and sealing popcorn and confections -putting together gift boxes -labeling packaging -light cleaning of work area and/or store  -stocking store

Please note, most of the positions involve standing and some lifting. When working directly with food, you will be required to wear gloves, an apron, and a hairnet.

Volunteer Application: https://formstack.io/2H_Gd3scgXdiV0yO3oVz1RwbHnvXYYKL9hpcFJyT-soupDAfnKhQqLbwDaLbgupp1dSi1kvuduMImWzXXla3Vw

Our work at Youth For Christ exists in the overlap of God's story, our story and the story of a young person. At the core of our ministry, we meet kids at pivotal moments to build lasting relationships in which God can work. Volunteer With Us Today!  (volunteer application link below)

1. Donations Attendant / Sorter : 4-8hrs daily (general)

2. Cashier: M - Saturday 3-6hrs 

3. Electronics Tester / Stocker 2-4hrs a week

4. Pick-up assistant 3-5hrs M-Thurs 

5. Hanging, pricing, stocking assistant (clothing) 2-6hrs M - Sat

6. General Housekeeping (sweeping, wipe downs, etc)

7. Housewares assistant: stocking / organizing

8. Social Media coordinator 2-4hrs per week

9. Librarian (Book Guru) Sorting, Stocking and Organizing books

10. Greeter / Floor person 8hrs M-F and Sat 7hrs 11.

Volunteer Application: https://formstack.io/2H_Gd3scgXdiV0yO3oVz1RwbHnvXYYKL9hpcFJyT-soupDAfnKhQqLbwDaLbgupp1dSi1kvuduMImWzXXla3Vw