Making a Difference...

"Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does." - William James

New Albany Food Pantry

The mission of the New Albany Food Pantry is to eliminate food insecurity within the New Albany-Plain Local School District by connecting our neighbors in need with food and other critical resources.

Volunteers are critically important to their success. Through volunteering, you can be a part of their community effort to ensure that food is provided to neighbors in need. Their programs and the families they serve continue to grow each year and they could not address their needs without the help of volunteers. Your help is vital and deeply appreciated. Below are the pre-approved service learning opportunities that students can sign up to volunteer. Visit their website at nafp.volunteerhub.com to register and learn more.

Pantry Inventory

Inventory volunteers assist the food pantry staff in taking an inventory of our current food supply and other pantry items. This is a wonderful activity for families with children, as kids can practice their counting, estimating, adding, and categorizing skills!

This activity takes approximately 1-2 hours to complete. Volunteers will be trained during their first shift.

REQUIREMENTS: Please bring your own laptop or tablet on which you can access Excel or Google Sheets.

Pantry Stocking & Sorting Volunteers:

• Receive, weigh, and record incoming donations.
• Check expiration dates, inspect, discard damaged product(s), and sort incoming food items into categories and place in appropriate areas.
• Stock and organize items on pantry shelves.
• Quality check and replenish fresh produce.
• Sort and bag fruits, vegetables, baked goods, and other items; repack bulk items to prepare for distribution.
• Should be able to lift and carry approximately 25 lbs. (the weight of 2 cases of cans) upstairs and be on your feet for approximately 2-4 hours.
• Assist with other projects assigned by Pantry Manager.
• Assist with light cleaning and straightening of the pantry.

Guidelines on expiration dates will be provided.

Food Pick-Ups

Pick up food and other items donated from local businesses and deliver them to the Pantry. We rely on the generosity of many local companies including Target, Whole Foods, Fox in the Snow, Kroger and more.

I had the opportunity to volunteer at local blood drives. As a Blood Donor Ambassador, I took on 3-6 hour shifts. My job was to make donors feel comfortable and to ensure appointments are taken in a timely manner. I would greet each donor, chat with them while they are waiting, and offer refreshments. With this volunteer experience, I got to meet all kinds of people, hear their stories, and help make a difference. I learned why each one of them donates and the stories they share are touching and encourages me to continue volunteering.

Not only was my volunteer experience fulfilling, but it was also enjoyable. From the start, Red Cross was very welcoming and friendly. They made sure I was comfortable, and I always felt appreciated. They would offer me food and I could work on my homework during the slow hours. If you are interested in volunteering with Red Cross, check out this link for more information.

• All seniors MUST verify their account in X2VOL and begin submitting Service Learning hours in the system prior to January 6, 2020. Any SENIOR who has not logged in and has not submitted ANY service learning hours by January 6, 2020 is at risk of losing Opt Out privileges for the second semester.
  
• Reminder that seniors must complete a minimum of 25 hours of qualified service learning in order to graduate in May 2020.
• Make sure to follow the guidelines to ensure that your hours count towards your requirement.

• Tuesday, December 10 from 4:00pm-5:30pm, At the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association we are extremely interested in being a part of the fight against e-cigarettes. We are seeking a couple of students to attend our upcoming Board of Directors meeting to be a part of a brief discussion on vaping and what they are experiencing/seeing in their school. Click HERE for more information. Our meeting will be taking place in Grandview at the Grand Event Center (Grandview Yard). Contact Diana Briggs, 614.332.3768, Diana.Briggs@heart.org

• Saturday Dec. 14. Special Olympics Swim Meet Volunteers needed. Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware, Ohio. Click HERE for opportunities. Contact Steven D. Weaver, 614.432.6627, sweaver@sooh.org

How do I edit my entry?

If you need to edit your entry, click on the Add Hours green button on your Dashboard. This will bring you to your "Activity Log" page. Click on the "Edit" button next to the entry you would like to edit. If your entry has already been approved, you may not be able to edit some of the fields.

NOTE: You cannot edit the Activity Contact details once your entry is submitted - this is to protect the integrity of the verification process. If you need to edit the verification contact's details, you can enter a completely new entry in your x2VOL Activity Log or email our Support Team to edit it on your behalf.

Service Learning Coordinator

Room F-201

Email: mccnichols.1@napls.us
Website: www.napls.us/hsservice
Location: 7600 Fodor Road, New Albany, Ohio 43054