VOLUNTEER
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Current Volunteer Event Opportunities:
Every year, LSSN provides backpacks to area children filled with everything they will need to start the school year right. During the week of August 16th, volunteers will be needed in the morning and early afternoon to assist with the assembly of these care packages.
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It is often far too easy to take what we have for granted - and Thanksgiving is meant to help us realize how blessed we truly are and to be a blessing for others. Last year, LSSN's Thanksgiving program partnered with the Housing Authority to deliver 10,000 pounds of full Thanksgiving dinners to area families, and this year we hope to do even more.
During the week of November 8th, we usually receive donations of several tons worth of food and turkeys. We anticipate needing about six people to help with the pickup and transport of this food. As a part of this pickup, it isn't uncommon for us to need to rent a U-Haul or large truck. Anyone that would like to volunteer their own truck (even pickups) to help would be especially appreciated, since this would fulfill this need.
During the week of November 15th, we then separate, organize, and assemble the food into fifty-pound dinner baskets. This usually takes place over two days: one to separate the food and one to assemble the baskets. Approximately ten volunteers will be needed for each of these two days.
Our distribution on-scene at the Housing Authority complexes will take place on Friday, November 19th, in the morning and early afternoon. We will need ten to fifteen volunteers for help. Since this work involves moving and carrying the forty to fifty pound baskets, strong backs are especially encouraged.
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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.
Starting in October, LSSN will begin seeking sponsors. We will then 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 10th.
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 13th, we will need six to ten volunteers to help with the final organization and distribution of the gifts.
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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 at Thomas@lssnv.org and Derrick Felder at derrick@lssnv.org.
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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:
Intake Office Coordinator
Volunteers are needed in the Intake Office to assist clients by assessing eligibility and directing clients to appropriate services.
Responsibilities
- Sign-in at the volunteer log at the start of each shift.
- Welcome clients upon arrival.
- Explain eligibility rules to clients.
- Determine client eligibility.
- Enter client information into LSSN client services record-keeping system.
- Direct clients to applicable services.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by case management staff.
- Work with staff and clients as necessary to maintain a safe environment for all.
Skills Required
- Bilingual in Spanish beneficial but not required.
- Training provided by LSSN operations staff.
Time Commitment
- 3-6 Hour Commitment during open business hours: M/T/W/Th 8am - 1pm.
- Schedules can be accommodated for daily, weekly, monthly, or project-based commitments.
Check-Out Assistant
Volunteers are needed to assist clients while they shop. Check-out Assistants explain shopping rules to clients and document food pantry disbursements into the LSSN record-keeping system.
Responsibilities
- Sign-in at the volunteer log at the start of each shift.
- Welcome clients upon arrival.
- Explain Shopping Rules to clients.
- Assist clients with shopping, if needed.
- Weigh and document food/pantry disbursements into LSSN record-keeping system.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by pantry supervisor.
- Work with staff and clients as necessary to maintain a safe environment for all.
Time Commitment
- 3-6 hour commitment during open business hours: M/T/W/Th 8am- 1pm.
- Schedules can be accommodated for daily, weekly, monthly, or project-based commitments.
- Volunteers are asked to commit to working at least one 3-6 hour shift per week.
Pantry Stocker
The food pantry is constantly receiving donations that must be sorted and readied for distribution. Volunteers organize resources, keep order in public spaces, and assist clients with their needs.
Responsibilities
- Sign-in at the volunteer log at the start of each shift.
- Welcome donors upon arrival.
- Assist in carrying donations into building.
- Weigh and record food donations into LSSN record-keeping system.
- Organize and sort donations; keep donation areas clean and clear.
- Stock Pantry Shelves.
- Track expiration dates and remove expired items.
- Monitor public areas for cleanliness and order; assist where necessary.
- Help clients carry items out when unable to do so themselves.
- Additional responsibilities as directed by pantry supervisor.
- Work with staff and clients as necessary to maintain a safe environment for all.
Skills Required
- Must possess the physical ability to carry, sort and stock food.
Time Commitment
- 3-6 hour commitment during open business hours: M/T/W/Th 8am- 1pm.
- Schedules can be accommodated for daily, weekly, monthly, or project-based commitments.
- Volunteers are asked to commit to working at least one 3-6 hour shift per week.
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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