Gladden Community House
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183 HAWKES AVE COLUMBUS, OH 43223
United States
Active Opportunities (4)
Flexible Schedule
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COLUMBUS, OH 43223
Gladden Food Pantry provides emergency food assistance to households living within our service area. Our mission is to strengthen the well-being of Franklinton’s children, families and community, and build a thriving equitable neighborhood. One of the many services the Gladden Food Pantry provides is home deliveries to homebound seniors and disabled residents who are unable to come to our pantry on their own accord. The first 4 Fridays of every month we delivery food boxes to those living in our community and we could use your help! *Gladden Food Pantry cannot accept volunteers who are needing to fulfill court-ordered community service hours.* Minimum age: 18 year(s) Event requires signed forms. Physical requirements of being on your feet for 1-2 hours at a time. Being able to lift up to 30 pounds What will volunteers do? Volunteers will drive their OWN car to deliver food boxes/bags to homebound seniors and disabled residents. All delivery items will be pre-packed and ready to go upon arrival. Volunteers will assist with loading the items into their own cars. Volunteers will interact with residents when dropping off delivery items to residents homes. Volunteers MUST have a smart phone to use for GPS. What will volunteers need to bring or wear? Please make sure to clean out the back of your cars before you come. Please check the weather and dress appropriately. Please wear closed-toed shoes. Smart Phone for GPS. If you need to cancel please email the Office Manager - kadams@gladdenhouse.org. If able, please provide 24 hours’ notice. For more Information about Gladden Community House and our services, please visit - gladdenhouse.org
Date Posted: 2024-09-24
Flexible Schedule
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Columbus, OH 43223
Gladden Community House runs one of Central Ohio's largest pantries. We typically serve up to 1,000 families a month. With the high demand for food comes the need of helping hands! Volunteers will check clients in and enter client information into an electronic database. We are seeking help anytime Monday through Friday, 11am-3pm. We are flexible and will work with your schedule! Ideally we would like volunteers who would be able to commit to coming at the same time each week or a couple of times per month for just a couple hours a week. This is an excellent way to get to know members of the Franklinton community while helping us provide people with basic needs! *Gladden Food Pantry cannot accept/verify volunteers who are needing to fulfill court-ordered community service hours.*
Date Posted: 2024-09-24
Flexible Schedule
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COLUMBUS, OH 43223
Gladden Community House runs one of Central Ohio's largest pantries. We typically serve up to 1,000 families a month. With the high demand for food comes the need of helping hands! Volunteers will assist clients with pantry shopping. This is an excellent way to get to know members of the Franklinton community while helping us provide people with basic needs! *Gladden Food Pantry cannot accept/verify volunteers who are needing to fulfill court-ordered community service hours.*
Date Posted: 2024-09-24
Flexible Schedule
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COLUMBUS, OH 43223
Seeking volunteers for the 2024/2025 school year. Job Description: Homework Help Mentors help students grades K-12 complete their homework while building positive relationships with them in a small group setting at Gladden Community House. This program allows students to experience positive reinforcement for academic success from a caring adult. We are currently seeking volunteers who would be available to come once a week or perhaps twice per month from 4p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Benefits: This position provides the opportunity to build one on one relationships with children who appreciate having a caring adult in their life. Make a big difference in an area that is in need.
Date Posted: 2024-12-17
Organization Information
Mission Statement
Gladden Community House is a settlement house serving Franklinton and its surrounding neighborhoods. We are a United Way affiliated non-profit agency providing education and support for individuals, families and groups. We Do This: To preserve and strengthen the well being of the community and its members. To help and inspire community members to resolve their problems and control and shape their lives.
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Gladden Community House is a non-profit settlement house serving the Columbus urban communities of Franklinton and Southwest Columbus. We are a neighborhood-based agency that provides education and recreational programs, emergency assistance, advocacy and support in order to make a difference in the everyday lives of individuals, families, and groups.
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