Volunteer at Our Neighbors’ Table
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Volunteers are essential to Our Neighbors' Table's efforts to create a food secure region, providing everything from leadership and governance to answering phones, stocking shelves and cooking dinner.
ONT offers a wide variety of volunteer opportunities including grocery packing, stocking shelves, meal prep, reception work, and more! There is something for everyone at Our Neighbors' Table. The majority of our volunteer shifts are during normal business hours. However, we have early afternoon/evening shifts Wednesdays at the Community Meal, on Thursdays in our Amesbury Market location, and there are also remote opportunities available! How to Get Started at ONT- It's easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Fill out our brief application by clicking the button below. 2. Attend our volunteer orientation at the Seacoast Regional Food Hub (114 Bridge Rd. in Salisbury) to learn about ONT's mission and how to get started as a volunteer. 3. Use our self scheduling tool, SignUp.com, to schedule your shift! If you have any questions about the volunteer process, please contact Leanne via email or by phone at 978-388-1907 x 23.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Is there an age requirement for volunteering?
- Ages 15 and above may volunteer with our Meal and Grocery programs.
- Those under 15 may volunteer for some shifts if they are accompanied by a responsible adult.
- Groups and families with children age 8 or up may help with special family friendly projects including sorting food or assembling gifts and grocery bags.
can my children volunteer?
There are lots of creative ways through which children of all ages can help Our Neighbors' Table in the fight against hunger. Common projects offered for groups with children age 8 years and up include assembling Easter baskets, sorting food donated through a local food drive, or by hosting a Virtual Food Drive.
how can younger children help?
There are creative ways that younger children can help at home or in the classroom. They can collect food or monetary donations around their neighborhood, decorate bags used for Easter, or decorate place mats or create greeting cards used for the Community Meal.
Are there opportunities for groups to volunteer?
There are many opportunities for individuals and groups alike through our sponsor and serve program during normal operations. Common group projects include serving at the Community Meal, and assisting guests at the Market.
On occasion, we have groups that can assist with food sorting from large food drive collections that comes up throughout the year!
We do have a great off-site opportunity for groups to raise both money and awareness for Our Neighbors' Table through a Virtual Food Drive! Please contact Leanne for more information.
On occasion, we have groups that can assist with food sorting from large food drive collections that comes up throughout the year!
We do have a great off-site opportunity for groups to raise both money and awareness for Our Neighbors' Table through a Virtual Food Drive! Please contact Leanne for more information.
Will volunteering satisfy my community service requirements?
Yes! Our Neighbors' Table is happy to host local students looking for community service projects to satisfy their school's graduation requirements. We encourage you to plan ahead and contact us as soon as possible as it may take you several weeks to earn enough hours.
Are diversion and probation candidates able to volunteer?
Absolutely. We regularly work with probation candidates, and we are happy to sign community service letters.
