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VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
There are many ways to get involved with PRISM on an ongoing, time-limited, or one-time basis. Find out how you can help, small or large, to provide hope to these PRISM serves.
If you are interested in any of the following opportunties, call PRISM's Volunteer Director at 763-432-4207 TODAY!
PRISM is in need of volunteers in the following areas and shifts. Click on the opportunity to see more information:
Food Shelf
Mondays: 1pm-5pm, 4pm-8pm
Tuesdays: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm
Wednesdays: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm
Thursdays: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm, 4pm-8pm
Fridays: 9:30am-1:30pm
Clothes Closet
Mondays: 1pm-5pm
Tuesdays: 1pm-5pm
Wednesday s: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm
Thursdays: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm
Fridays: 9am-1pm
Office
Mondays: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm
Tuesdays: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm
Wednesday: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm
Thursdays: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm
Friday: 9am-1pm
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Ongoing Opportunities-- Operations Need
Food Shelf
Assisting clients with shopping, sorting & organizing food
- 4- to 5-hour shifts once per week or every other week, additional substitute shifts as needed if you'd like
- A commitment to PRISM's mission and a warm, welcoming attitude with ability to work as part of a team
- Some moderate to heavy lifting
- Basic math skills (weights and measures)
Clothes Closet
Assisting clients with shopping, sorting & organizing clothing and household items
- A commitment to PRISM's mission and a friendly smile
- Requires standing, bending and minimal lifting
- Willingness/Ability to learn/use cash register
Reception/Office
Reception (answering phones, greeting/checking in clients/volunteers), phone calling/reminder calls, clerical (filing, copying, other tasks as needed)
- A commitment to PRISM's mission and a warm, welcoming attitude with good phone manner
- Ability to handle multiple phone lines
- Computer data entry skills
- Organizational and multi-tasking skill
Auto Shop
Mechanic -- assessing and repairing vehicles, runner--assisting in shop, picking up parts, other tasks as assigned
Assistant -- work with the mechanics in the shop. This might mean moving cars, taking them to the carwash, taking photos for the website, mopping or other cleaning, data entry, and miscellaneous tasks. The shop will be open for our new hours as well. Times are flexible with this opportunity .
Ongoing Opportunities--More Specialized
Leading & Promoting the PRISM organization
Executive Board: governance & policy making
Church Partner Board: church liaison for events, drives
Friends of PRISM: event planning
Computer Support: hardware, software, programming
Data Management: Data entry and/or analysis. Time slot in most need is Mondays, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (flexible)
Historian/Archivist: sorting/scrap-booking photos
Building Care: custodial & "fix-it" person
Speaker/Presenter: speaking publicly about PRISM
Time-Limited Opportunities
Event-Planning and Coordination: Fund-raising breakfasts (Spring and Fall)
Event-Planning and Coordination: PRISM Golf Outing & Silent Auction (Sept)
Event-Planning and Coordination: Sleep-Out for Homelessness Awareness (November)
One-Time, Short-Term or As Needed Opportunities
- Mailing Crews
- PRISM Holiday Shoppe setup and/or distribution (December)
- Clean-up Days
- Phone calling projects
- Delivery/Pickup resources to/from PRISM
- Photographer
- Entertainer/Musician (event-specific)
- Audio-Visual Editor (creating videos, PR materials, presentations)
- Childcare (during meetings/classes)
PRISM Possibilities Team
This group is our new approach to the organization's development. We are a team of volunteers sharing personal and professional talents in an effort to get PRISM's word out.
What experience can you provide? Many opportunities are available, including:
- Grant writing
- Golf Committee
- Donor recognition
- Media Contact
Meetings are the second Wednesday morning of each month from 7:00 - 8:30 am. If you are interested in sharing your talents, contact
Liz Johnson at 763.529.1350 Ext. 103
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