Opportunities From: United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades

We are seeking reliable and community-minded volunteers to support our mission of reducing senior hunger and isolation. This multi-faceted role ensures our pantry remains organized and that our homebound neighbors receive the essential nutrition they need to thrive.

Key Responsibilities (one or multiple of the following if interested):

Pantry Upkeep: Assisting with the organization, stocking, and inventory management of our in-office food pantry.

Monthly Packing: Preparing and packing nutritious food bags in an assembly-style setting for monthly distribution.

Home Delivery: Driving a personal vehicle to deliver pre-packed food bags directly to the homes of senior clients, providing a brief, friendly check-in during the drop-off.

Requirements:

Physical Ability: Must be able to lift, carry, and maneuver up to 25 pounds unassisted (typical weight of a grocery bag).

Reliable Transportation: Access to a personal, reliable vehicle and a valid driver’s license is required for all delivery-related tasks.

Commitment to Service: A dependable schedule and a compassionate, respectful attitude toward our senior community.

*Level 2 Background Screening is required of ALL volunteers for Senior Friendship Centers prior to your volunteer opportunity beginning.

The Senior Friendship Centers Friendly Visitor/Telephone Reassurance Program matches volunteers with local home-bound seniors who request a friend to call or come to their home about once per week to check-in and provide some company. Depending on interests, you might talk about upcoming events, talk about the weather, take a walk, play card games, watch tv, or just have a nice chat. We are looking for volunteers who would enjoy getting to know and build relationships with a local senior on a one-on-one basis, call or visiting them in their home.