WE NEED YOUR HELP!
VOLUNTEERING AT COMMUNITY REACH
Volunteers play a key role in helping to fulfill our mission. In an effort to ensure that your experience at
Community REACH is positive and rewarding, we ask that you please review the following information.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
● All volunteers must SIGN IN & SIGN OUT at the front desk.
● Dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes.
● Leave purses, jewelry and other valuables at home or locked in your car trunk.
● Refrain from removing items from the premises.
● Limit cell phone usage to emergency calls.
● Headphones and earbuds are NOT permitted (for your safety).
● No one under the influence of illegal drugs and/or alcohol will be permitted to volunteer.
● Sexual harassment, violence, harassing behavior or offensive speech will not be tolerated.
● Refrain from discriminating against any individual for any reason.
● Maintain respectful and cooperative interactions with other volunteers, staff members, and clients.
● There are many little tasks that can be accomplished during down time. Anything you do to help is
greatly appreciated. (e.g. sweeping/vacuuming, wiping down shelves/countertops, tables, etc.)
● Confidentiality is of utmost importance. Refrain from sharing client information with anyone outside of
Community REACH.
● Access to the facility is only permitted during office hours, unless prior arrangements are made with the
Director.
● Volunteers are permitted to partake of food and beverage items at the direction of the Director and/or
Volunteer Coordinator.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
● Refrain from running, eating or drinking in the food pantry.
● Smoking on the Community REACH property is prohibited.
● Horseplay, climbing on the equipment, machinery or pallets is prohibited.
● All accidents and injuries must be reported immediately to a Community REACH staff member.
● Regularly sanitize hands, especially after handling food items and visiting the restroom.
● Observe good housekeeping habits. Clean up your work area at the end of your shift.
● Report any safety hazards immediately to a staff member.
● Use proper lifting techniques: when lifting heavy objects, use your legs to push upwards, keep your
back straight and your body balanced. Don’t attempt to lift more than 40 pounds without assistance.
● Necklaces and long earrings pose a safety concern; please remove if necessary.
Resourcing • Educating • Advocating • Connecting • Helping
Community REACH will NOT be responsible for any missing personal belongings.
SCHEDULING
● Maintain a consistent schedule so the staff can plan accordingly.
● Your commitment to keeping a consistent schedule is greatly appreciated.
● If you are unable to volunteer due to illness, an emergency, or weather-related conditions, please
contact the Director and/or Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible.
● If you have planned time off, please inform the Director and/or Volunteer Coordinator as soon as you
can.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES (Community REACH follows the CDC guidelines.)
● Wear a mask when entering and working in the building.
● Monitor your temperature and complete the COVID form when signing in and out at the front desk.
● Frequently use hand sanitizer.
● Tell unmasked clients they must put on masks or refrain from entering the building. Masks are available
at the front desk.
REQUIREMENTS
* Submit the following items:
- Volunteer Checklist (click here)
- Volunteer Information Sheet (click here)
- Copies of updated clearances (from the Volunteer Checklist)
* Attend a training session with the Director and/or Volunteer Coordinator.
HERE ARE OUR CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
(Any time during hours of operation: 9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)
● Store pick-up: pick up donations from local partners. (e.g. Weis, Panera)
● Curbside assistance: greet clients and assist with pick-up.
● Food pantry: fill orders, stock shelves, organize pantry.
● Office tasks: assist with phone calls, complete data entry, conduct online research, filing, etc.
● Evening box packing/preparation for food pick-up: special arrangement with Director.
● Organize/stock shelves in the storage area.
● Clean facility.
● Education programs: assist with research, coordination, scheduling, etc.
● Community outreach: assist in expanding our presence in the community through methods
such as social media posts, website updates, photography, etc.
● Building community business partnerships: assist with recruiting additional partner
agencies as well as securing additional food donations and partnerships through research ,
outreach and tracking.
● Food delivery orders from Central PA Food Bank: assist with getting deliveries into the
building/pantry; must be able to lift over over 25 pounds.
● Special events: assist with planning and coordination of events Summer backpack program:
packers and distributors.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email: execdirector@commreach.org
Volunteers play a key role in helping to fulfill our mission. In an effort to ensure that your experience at
Community REACH is positive and rewarding, we ask that you please review the following information.
GENERAL GUIDELINES
● All volunteers must SIGN IN & SIGN OUT at the front desk.
● Dress comfortably and wear closed-toe shoes.
● Leave purses, jewelry and other valuables at home or locked in your car trunk.
● Refrain from removing items from the premises.
● Limit cell phone usage to emergency calls.
● Headphones and earbuds are NOT permitted (for your safety).
● No one under the influence of illegal drugs and/or alcohol will be permitted to volunteer.
● Sexual harassment, violence, harassing behavior or offensive speech will not be tolerated.
● Refrain from discriminating against any individual for any reason.
● Maintain respectful and cooperative interactions with other volunteers, staff members, and clients.
● There are many little tasks that can be accomplished during down time. Anything you do to help is
greatly appreciated. (e.g. sweeping/vacuuming, wiping down shelves/countertops, tables, etc.)
● Confidentiality is of utmost importance. Refrain from sharing client information with anyone outside of
Community REACH.
● Access to the facility is only permitted during office hours, unless prior arrangements are made with the
Director.
● Volunteers are permitted to partake of food and beverage items at the direction of the Director and/or
Volunteer Coordinator.
SAFETY PROCEDURES
● Refrain from running, eating or drinking in the food pantry.
● Smoking on the Community REACH property is prohibited.
● Horseplay, climbing on the equipment, machinery or pallets is prohibited.
● All accidents and injuries must be reported immediately to a Community REACH staff member.
● Regularly sanitize hands, especially after handling food items and visiting the restroom.
● Observe good housekeeping habits. Clean up your work area at the end of your shift.
● Report any safety hazards immediately to a staff member.
● Use proper lifting techniques: when lifting heavy objects, use your legs to push upwards, keep your
back straight and your body balanced. Don’t attempt to lift more than 40 pounds without assistance.
● Necklaces and long earrings pose a safety concern; please remove if necessary.
Resourcing • Educating • Advocating • Connecting • Helping
Community REACH will NOT be responsible for any missing personal belongings.
SCHEDULING
● Maintain a consistent schedule so the staff can plan accordingly.
● Your commitment to keeping a consistent schedule is greatly appreciated.
● If you are unable to volunteer due to illness, an emergency, or weather-related conditions, please
contact the Director and/or Volunteer Coordinator as soon as possible.
● If you have planned time off, please inform the Director and/or Volunteer Coordinator as soon as you
can.
COVID-19 GUIDELINES (Community REACH follows the CDC guidelines.)
● Wear a mask when entering and working in the building.
● Monitor your temperature and complete the COVID form when signing in and out at the front desk.
● Frequently use hand sanitizer.
● Tell unmasked clients they must put on masks or refrain from entering the building. Masks are available
at the front desk.
REQUIREMENTS
* Submit the following items:
- Volunteer Checklist (click here)
- Volunteer Information Sheet (click here)
- Copies of updated clearances (from the Volunteer Checklist)
* Attend a training session with the Director and/or Volunteer Coordinator.
HERE ARE OUR CURRENT VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
(Any time during hours of operation: 9:15 a.m. - 1:30 p.m., Monday - Friday)
● Store pick-up: pick up donations from local partners. (e.g. Weis, Panera)
● Curbside assistance: greet clients and assist with pick-up.
● Food pantry: fill orders, stock shelves, organize pantry.
● Office tasks: assist with phone calls, complete data entry, conduct online research, filing, etc.
● Evening box packing/preparation for food pick-up: special arrangement with Director.
● Organize/stock shelves in the storage area.
● Clean facility.
● Education programs: assist with research, coordination, scheduling, etc.
● Community outreach: assist in expanding our presence in the community through methods
such as social media posts, website updates, photography, etc.
● Building community business partnerships: assist with recruiting additional partner
agencies as well as securing additional food donations and partnerships through research ,
outreach and tracking.
● Food delivery orders from Central PA Food Bank: assist with getting deliveries into the
building/pantry; must be able to lift over over 25 pounds.
● Special events: assist with planning and coordination of events Summer backpack program:
packers and distributors.
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email: execdirector@commreach.org
Community REACH, Inc. was established in 1974 and incorporated in 1975, Community REACH, Inc. is a 501(c)3 not-for-profit human services agency providing basic items of support to nearly 350 families residing in the Dallastown, Eastern York, and Red Lion school districts of York County. Food insecurity is a real concern for nearly 12% of the population.