Individual Opportunities

We ask volunteers to consider weekly 4-hour shifts for the positions listed below. All IFC volunteers are trained for their roles and are provided a Volunteer Procedures Manual.

Client Interviewers: Interviewers meet with clients to gather information about the client and their request. If the client is eligible, the interviewer will fulfill the request and provide food, clothing and /or bus passes. Where appropriate, they also will refer individuals to other IFC programs and community agencies.

Greeters/Receptionist: In all three of our facilities, volunteer receptionists answer and manage the telephones and reception area, welcome visitors and clients and provide information as needed. Receptionists begin the client intake process and receive and record donations. At the Carrboro Services Building, two Crisis Intervention receptionists are needed during each shift, with one handling appointments and the other handling walk-in clients.

Substitute Client Interviewers and Greeters: Substitute volunteer positions are ideal for those individuals who cannot make a regular commitment. Substitute volunteers-whose responsibilities are the same as described above-are on call for other volunteers who cannot do their shift because of illness, accidents, school breaks, summer vacations, meetings or travel. Having an adequate supply of substitute volunteers help IFC services to continue smoothly for those in need.

Day/Evening Volunteers: Volunteers are needed at HomeStart and Community House facilities to assist staff with resident operations and help with guest needs. Some of the duties include new intakes, greeting visitors, receiving and recording donations, housekeeping, client orientation and assistance with homework assignments.

Food Drivers: Volunteers help IFC staff with regular weekly commitments of food donations from grocery stores and other establishments. Substitute drivers are also needed to pick-up unexpected food contributions for the Food Pantry and Community Kitchen.

Community Kitchen Meal Monitor: Serve as liaison for volunteers and guests during meal. Remind guests of building policies and procedures as needed. Contact staff in case of an emergency. Report any problems. Be available to answer questions. Work with volunteers and staff to ensure the kitchen and dining areas are appropriately cleaned. Once a week, from 11:00am-12:30pm or 6:00-7:00pm.