Volunteer Opportunity Details:

During the November and December holidays, Council of Social Concern coordinates, prepares and distributes food baskets to about 400 households in Woburn and Winchester. We need people to help with the weekday distributions.

During and following the postal food drives in late October and early May, we need help unloading food on the Saturday of the drive and help sorting food on weekdays.

Food Pantry volunteers should be able to lift at least 30 lbs.

This opportunity is sponsored by: Woburn Council Of Social Concern (d.b.a. Council Of Social Concern)

We need volunteers who are free at these times One-Time Weekends Weekdays This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers Adolescents (13-17) Individual Adults (26-54) Senior Citizens Adults (55+) Small Group (2-10) Corporate Groups Young Adults (18-25) Families

Contact Person: Karen Colatrella, Program Director, (phone), (email) View all agency contacts

Address:

2 Merrimac Street Woburn, MA 01801 (See a map)

Directions:

Council can be reached by taking Route 128 to the Route 38 exit. (Woburn Showcase Cinemas are clearly visible at this exit.) Proceed north on Route 38 (Main Street) toward Wilmington. Follow past the Stop and Shop on your left and past St. Anthony's Church on your right. Turn right at the lights onto School Street. Go 1/10 of a mile and the parking lot entrance to our 2 Merrimac Street facility will be on your left.   Nearest Metro/Subway Stop: Anderson Transportation Center,   Walk distance (in minutes): 30-40   Nearest Bus Stop: Bus stops on Main Street near intersection with School Street, 3 minute walk For maps or information, please see http://www.mbta.com

Details where opportunity can also be performed

This opportunity can also be performed in these locations:

Cities:		Woburn
Counties:		Middlesex
Zip codes:		01801

Miscellaneous Information

Does this opportunity serve youth in After-School programs?
	No
Is this opportunity available to family volunteers? (adults and children ages 12-17)?
	Yes
Is this opportunity a highly skilled volunteer opportunity?
	No
Is this opportunity available to youth ages 12-17, unaccompanied by an adult?
	Yes
Would this opportunity be appropriate for corporate groups?
	Yes
Please Choose an Impact Area
	Other