Volunteer

Neighbors Serving Alongside Neighbors

Our outreach programs run year-round and we need helping hands like yours!
With flexible shifts available weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, or seasonally, there’s always a way to get involved.

Visit Our Volunteer Portal

Take the Next Step in Service

Volunteer Application

Are you new to The Block and interested in serving with us? Fill out our new volunteer application today.

Volunteer Application

Volunteer as a Group

Whether you’re a church, company, or family, there’s a place for you to make a difference here at The Block.

Contact Sarah Hobbs

Join Our Board

We’re looking for passionate individuals to help grow our mission in the community as a board member.

Apply Here

Volunteer Roles

Did you know it takes 25-30 volunteers per week to make our Weekend Food Program happen?

Community Pantry

one-two hours a month

Stocks food in our free food and hygiene pantry and help with meal distribution at the Gwinnett County Public Library

Food Rescue Pick-up

one hour, once a week, bi-weekly, or monthly

Picks up food rescue items and helps deliver to our facility

Food Rescue Sorting

one hour, weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly

Sorts and processes food rescue items we’ve received

Food Program Staging

one hour, once a month

Sets up and counts out all of the food for ease and efficiency of the packing team

Food Program Packing

one hour, once a month

Packs pre-counted food items into grocery bags

Food Program Delivery

one hour, once a month

Delivers packed food bags directly to children’s doorsteps

Background check required (over 18)

Kids @ The Block Volunteer

two hours, once a week

Guides kids through pre-planned activities while building positive relationships

Background check required (over 18)

Kids @ The Block Transportation

one hour, once a week

Picks up kids from school and drive them to Kids @ The Block

Background check and MVR required

Kids @ The Block Special Events

one to two events each semester

Plans and executes special parties and community events throughout the year, such as holiday parties and family movie nights

Please contact Sarah Hobbs for more information about any of these roles or if you would like to volunteer as a group or join our board of directors.

Email Sarah