April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, a time to honor the many people who work hard to help others without expecting anything in return. Volunteers are integral to the services Irving Cares provides and perform many roles, including:
· Food Pantry volunteers are needed five days a week (Monday-Friday) to help local families who require food assistance. Volunteers sort grocery donations, stock shelves, and fill food orders.
· Invest in Yourself volunteers provide assistance involving employment, education, financial assistance and skills coaching. Volunteers are needed on Wednesdays.
· Volunteer “Coaches” counsel clients and refer them to appropriate services.
· Event volunteers have the opportunity to participate in special events while helping with setup/teardown, registration, greeting guests, and other tasks.
· Administrative volunteers support staff by creating files, placing courtesy calls, data entry, and other tasks.
“Volunteers don’t get paid, not because they’re worthless, but because they are PRICELESS!” Sherry Anderson
If you would like to join one of the best groups of volunteers in Irving, please visit Get Involved - Irving Cares today. Irving Cares provides training for volunteer roles, and has adopted safety protocols to protect our clients, staff, and volunteers.
To our entire community of volunteers: for everything you do… thank you! You are more important than you know, and we appreciate your dedication to helping your neighbors in Irving.
With gratitude,
Kyle Taylor
CEO
P.S.--Make plans to attend the Irving Cares 65th Birthday Celebration--Party with a Purpose-May 13 from 4:00-7:00 at the Irving Cares office. This is a free event. Click below to RSVP.
