Volunteer Opportunities

  • Administrative

    Assistant Volunteer

    Assist BHH administration with office management. Responsibilities vary but focus on supporting development, marketing, events, PR, and office organization.


    Requirements:

    • Detail Oriented
    • Proficient understanding of Windows computers
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Friday from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.

  • Food Center

    Pantry Drive-Thru Check-In

    Check-in and register clients for our Pantry Bag program. 


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face interaction with clients
    • Comfortable using iPad and computer software technology for data entry
    • Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Saturday from 8:45 am - 1:00 pm.

    Pantry Drive-Thru Distribution

    Distribute pantry bags into client vehicles. 


    Requirements:

    • Must be comfortable standing for long periods of time
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

  • Front Desk

    Front Desk Volunteer

    The front desk volunteer works under the supervision of the Front Desk Coordinator. The front desk is the hub of Boca Helping Hands. It is the first point of contact and first impression for all clients, volunteers, contributors, donors, vendors, and guests.  


    Responsibilities:

    • Answer a multi-line phone system, greet and direct clients and guests appropriately
    • Interface with Boca Helping Hands’ CRM computer system
    • Learn and be able to communicate all program descriptions and requirements as well as the referral agencies
    • General filing and copying

    Requirements:

    • The front desk volunteer must have good customer relations skills, computer skills and be able to multi-task.  
    • A friendly, compassionate, and professional tone and actions are vital in this volunteer role. 

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm or from 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm.

  • Healthcare Voucher Distributor

    Healthcare Voucher Distributor

    We are looking for a committed volunteer to serve two or more times a week during our food distribution hours (please see locations below). 


    The responsibility of this individual will be to distribute BHH’s medical, dental & behavioral health vouchers for use at the Genesis clinics in Palm Beach County. This is a long-term commitment and is an “in-person” volunteer opportunity. Training will be provided by the staff at BHH before any shifts are assigned.


    The expectation is for someone to be at our locations for at least two of the days and times.


    Available days and locations

    • Boynton Beach -  Mondays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm

    Bilingual language skills are a plus.

  • Kitchen

    Crew Member

    Prepare food for the Hot Meals Program! Work with the team leaders to prepare and clean dishes, pots, pans, etc.


    Requirements:

    Hat, hair net, and gloves must be worn at all times

    • Comfortable standing and moving for long periods of time
    • Teamwork, flexibility, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work under time pressure

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am - 1:00 pm.

  • Resource Center

    Resource Screener

    Conduct interviews with clients and gather documentation to respond to needs for financial assistance.


    Requirements:

    • Virtual interaction with clients
    • Comfortable remaining seated for long periods of time
    • Exceptional interpersonal skills needed
    • Using a computer for search and data entry (Special training for internal computer program will be given)
    • The schedule is flexible but needs to be consistent. Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

    Children's Assistance Program (CAP)

    Qualify and register clients for CAP. Conduct interviews with potential families, gather the required documentation and work with participating agencies.


    Requirements:

    • Virtual interaction with clients
    • Detail-oriented and meticulous when handling sensitive financial information
    • Adhere to CAP guidelines
    • Accurate and timely reporting
    • Willing to develop a strong working relationship with participating agencies (Special training for internal computer program will be given)

    The schedule is flexible but needs to be consistent. Monday through Friday from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm.

  • Warehouse

    Meat and Produce Packers

    Prepare frozen bags of meat and fresh produce! Set up and fill bags. 


    Requirements:

    • Must be comfortable standing for long periods of time
    • Considerable mobility needed
    • Must be comfortable carrying large boxes from cooler/freezer to packing area

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.



    Food Recovery Driver

    Pick up donated food! Drive to and from specific stores and restaurants (at specific times) to recover food and complete required paperwork.


    Requirements:

    • Must have a valid driver’s license
    • Must be comfortable using your own transportation for pick-up and drop-off

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.



    Pantry Baggers

    Fill pantry bags with canned and dry goods for BHH clients! Set up and fill grocery bags (250 bags per day) alongside a group of volunteers.


    Requirements:

    • Must be comfortable standing for long periods of time
    • Some mobility needed
    • Comfortable handling full grocery bags

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.



    Support

    Assist volunteers in the Warehouse! Categorize and mark out bar codes. Restock pantry items and/or fresh produce. Pack meal boxes for the schoolchildren's backpack program. 


    Requirements:

    • Must be comfortable standing for long periods of time
    • Some mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Monday through Saturday from 8:30 am - 12:30 pm.

  • West Boca

    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Distribution: Set up Team

    Set up tables, canopies, traffic aids, etc. Breakdown location and clean up parking lot after distribution.


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day of each week is required. Saturdays from 8:30 am - 11:00 am.



    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Distribution

    Distribute pantry bags to client vehicles.  


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day of each week is required. Saturdays from 8:30 am - 11:00 am.



    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Check-in

    Check in and register clients for our Pantry Bag program. 


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day of each week is required. Saturdays from 8:30 am - 11:00 am.

  • Boynton Beach

    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Distribution: Set up Team

    Set up tables, canopies, traffic aids, etc. Breakdown location and clean up parking lot after distribution.


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. 



    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Distribution

    Distribute pantry bags to client vehicles.  


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. 



    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Check-in

    Check in and register clients for our Pantry Bag program. 


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm, and Wednesdays from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm. 

  • Delray Beach

    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Distribution: Set up Team

    Set up tables, canopies, traffic aids, etc. Breakdown location and clean up parking lot after distribution.


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm.



    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Distribution

    Distribute pantry bags to client vehicles.  

    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm.



    Pantry Bag Drive-Thru Check-in

    Check in and register clients for our Pantry Bag program. 


    Requirements:

    • Face-to-face with clients
    • Comfortable being outdoors (rain or shine!)
    • Considerable mobility needed

    Commitment to a specific day(s) of each week is required. Tuesdays from 9:30 am - 12:00 pm and Thursdays from 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm.

Information & Application

Please contact our Volunteer Program Manager Nicole Rostant for more information. 

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