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VOLUNTEER
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Current Volunteer Event Opportunities:
LSSN is excited to once again be hosting programs to give additional support
to people during the most joyous time of year, allowing Thanksgiving dinners
and Christmas blessings where there would otherwise be none. Our contact
person for both Thanksgiving and Christmas is Derrick Felder at 702-639-1730
ext. 16 and info@lssnv.org . Please refer any questions to him.
Our Thanksgiving distribution will be held on the Friday before
Thanksgiving: November 18th. Last year, we were able to distribute 327
turkeys and an additional 13,713 pounds of trimmings to seniors and families
through our partnership with the Housing Authority. This year, we hope to
do even more...with your help.
Our volunteer needs are as follows:
1) Volunteers are needed during the week of November 14th to help assemble
the meal baskets. This will be in the mornings of these days, here at
LSSN. Ten volunteers per day would be appreciated.
2) Volunteers (especially strong volunteers) are still needed for the
distribution itself on Friday, November 18th. We will meet at LSSN at
approximately 9:00 am in order to load the truck, then proceed to the
housing complex for the distribution at approximately 10:00 am.
Distribution is usually finished at about 1:00 pm.
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For many of us, the Christmas season is the happiest time of the year. For
many others, though, it can be the most difficult. LSSN works hard to
spread holiday joy and cheer to those that need it the most through our
Adopt-A-Family program.
LSSN is now seeking sponsors. We match preferred gift recipients with the
Wish List of a client or client family for your shopping convenience.
Sponsors may choose to support a family of any size, from two to even ten or
more. LSSN places no minimums on what can be spent on each family, but from
past experience, adopting groups, families, and individuals have spent
approximately $50 to $100 per household and/or $20 to $50 per individual
child. Sponsor information must be collected no later than December 1st,
and all gifts must arrive at LSSN no later than December 12th. The sign-up
form is located HERE.
More information will be published in our newsletters, on our website, and
through local congregations as the Christmas season approaches.
During the week of December 12th, we will need five volunteers per day to
help with the final organization and distribution of the gifts.
If you are willing to answer the call to serve by volunteering for one of
these holiday programs, or would like to contribute to the programs with
either food or financial support, please contact Tom Maatta
or Derrick Felder at info@lssnv.org.
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LSSN's Annual Back to School Backpack Program will be collecting donations of backpacks and school supplies for needy children, which should arrive no later than August 15th. Six volunteers per day will be needed on August 15th, 16th and 17th.
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Welcome From The Director
We are pleased that you are considering volunteering with the Lutheran Social Services of Nevada. Volunteers play a vital role at our agency, allowing us to comprehensively serve the members of the Clark County community with love and compassion. Whether your talent is working on special projects, assisting in the food pantry, stuffing envelopes, fund raising, or contributing in the myriad of other ways that volunteers help us, you are making a positive contribution to the lives of every individual that steps through our door.
As director of Lutheran Social Services of Nevada, and on behalf of our staff, I would like to express our appreciation for the help that you, as volunteers, give our agency. We thank you for your expertise, your compassion, and the pleasure of your company.
Sincerely,
Armena Mkhitaryan
Executive Director
Lutheran Social Services of Nevada
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Details:
If you are interested in volunteering, please click on one of the following links to go through the United Way Volunteer Program, call 702-639-1730, or e-mail info@lssnv.org for more information.
Please note that in order to keep things safe and efficient for everyone, all of our volunteers go through training and processing before starting. As such, we must ask you to make sure to call ahead to begin the process beforehand.
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Regular Positions:
FOOD PANTRY
Pantry Drivers: LSSN receives donations of food and other goods from our generous church congregations and community partners. Volunteers are needed to help pick up food and other goods from various locations and deliver them to the LSSN pantry. LSSN will work with you to establish a pick-up route that is convenient for you. Drivers must have their own vehicle and a valid Nevada driver's license. Volunteers without vehicles, but have valid driver's license, may use the company truck upon approval from management. Drivers must also be physically able to carry and load food into vehicles. Drivers must be able to lift 30-40 lbs.
Minimum Time Commitment: Approximately 2-3 hour per week for a 6 week period. Food must be dropped off at the LSSN pantry between the hours of 8 am and1 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. During special events, prearranged drop off times will be conveyed to the drivers.
Pantry Stocker: The food pantry is constantly receiving donations that must be prepared for distribution. Volunteers are needed to organize, sort, and weigh the goods, stock the pantry shelves, maintain order in public spaces, and assist clients with their needs. Pantry stockers must be physically able to carry, sort, and stock food and provide excellent customer service.
Minimum Time Commitment: One 3 hour shift per week for a 6 week period during the pantry's regular hours of 8 am-1 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Pantry Check-Out Assistant: Volunteers are needed to assist clients while they shop. Check Out assistants explain shopping rules to clients, assist clients while they are shopping, and record food pantry disbursements in the LSSN record keeping system. Ability to organize and maintain paperwork is essential. Computer skills are requested, but are not mandatory.
Minimum Time Commitment: One 3 hour shift per week for a 6 week period. The pantry is open during the hours of 8 am-1 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
OFFICE NEEDS
Intake Office Coordinator: Volunteers are needed in the intake office to welcome clients, assist clients with determining their eligibility for services, enter client information into LSSN's record keeping system, and direct clients to the appropriate services. Computer skills are required for data entry of information.
Minimum Time Commitment: One 3 hour shift per week for a 6 week period during the hours of 8 am-1 pm, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Office Assistants: Volunteers are needed in the office to assist the LSSN staff with general office needs including data entry, bookkeeping, filing, copying, etc. Candidate must have excellent organizational skills. Volunteer may be required to fill in as receptionist if shortages occur.
Minimum Time Commitment: One 4 hour shift per week for a 6 week period during LSSN's regular office hours of 8 am-5 pm, Monday through Friday.
FACILITY MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Cleaning: Volunteers are needed to help clean the office area and pantry.
Minimum Time Commitment: One 2-3 hour shift once per week for a 6 week period during LSSN's regular office hours of 8 am-5 pm, Monday-Friday.
Handyman/Groundskeeper: LSSN maintains three housing units. Volunteers are needed to assist with minor repairs to the housing units as well as keep the building grounds clear of trash and debris.
Minimum Time Commitment: 6-8 hours per month for a 3 month period.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special Event Participants: LSSN sponsors, or participates in, numerous community assistance events each year including holiday drives, back-to-school drives, food drives, etc. Special Event needs typically range from 16-32 hours per event occurring over 2-5 consecutive days.
Minimum Time Commitment: None. Volunteers can participate for as many hours as they would like.
VOLUNTEER MANAGEMENT
Volunteer Coordinators: LSSN sponsors, or participates in, numerous community assistance events each year including holiday drives, back-to-school drives, food drives, etc. Volunteers are needed to help LSSN recruit volunteers for these events, train volunteers for these events, and manage the volunteers on the day of the event.
Minimum Time Commitment: Event Driven
Volunteer Action Committee: LSSN's volunteer action committee is responsible for the ongoing recruitment of volunteers and the creation of effective volunteer recognition programs. LSSN needs additional volunteers to participate on this committee. Volunteer Action Committee Meetings are typically from 5:00-6:30 pm the second Tuesday of each month.
Minimum Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per month for a 1 year period.
FUNDRAISING
Resource Development Committee: LSSN's Resource Development Committee is responsible for developing and maintaining LSSN's fundraising capabilities including raising community awareness of LSSN, securing funds for LSSN, and organizing fundraising events. LSSN needs additional volunteers to participate on this committee. Resource Development Committee Meetings are typically from 4:00-5:30 pm the second Wednesday of each month.
Minimum Time Commitment: 4-6 hours per month for a 1 year period.
ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES:
In addition, we are always on the lookout for people to help us with a variety of talents. Whether you have knowledge of fundraising, bookkeeping, carpentry, or simply an open heart and a willingness to help, we can find a role for you and welcome you into the LSSN family. Please contact
info@lssnv.org in order to begin the process.
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