Family Assistance Program

ALIVE’s Family Assistance Program is looking for you. We have three types of volunteer opportunities to choose from; all are Monday-Friday, at the Alexandria Food Center, 801 South Payne Street (Warehouse). Free parking is available on site: Desk Volunteer: Processes financial assistance referrals, responds to emails, responds to phone inquiries; calls clients to verify availability. Minimal computer, filing and telephone skills required. Hours are 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Food Packer: Packs perishable and nonperishable food in bags for same day delivery to clients by drivers. Some light lifting (15-20 lbs; a grocery bag); bending and reaching of shelved items. Hours are 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Driver: Delivers bags of perishable and nonperishable food to referred clients (elderly, disabled, or single parents with very young children) within Alexandria City. Provides own vehicle. Must be able to find addresses within the City; climb stairs and lift bags of groceries. Hours are 12:00 - 2:00 PM (or less, depending on the number of deliveries that day) Note: Volunteers' shifts are flexible. Depending on individual needs and availability, you may work one shift per month; one shift per week; on an alternating basis; or on call as a substitute. Interested? Need more info? Please email Tom Fulham (tom.fulham@alive-inc.org)