Urgent Need

The IFC medical clinic is searching volunteer psychiatrists for Tuesday evenings. The time commitment is one evening per month for a 2-3 hour shift. We are in need of people with experience in mental health care. Compassion, care and a desire to help those in need are qualities that are most needed in this volunteer position.

If you have the skill set and are able to donate a few hours per month to help those in need, please call 919.929.6380 x. 30 or email volunteer@ifcmailbox.org. Your help is greatly appreciated.

Thank you for considering this position.

Karen

New Year's Day Meals

The IFC has been blessed to have all holiday meals covered this year. We are very thankful and grateful for all the help and organizing that has gone into the planning of meals during this holiday season.

If you are interested in volunteering in a long-term position, please feel free to contact Karen Carr at 919.929.6380 x. 30 or email volunteer@ifcmailbox.org.

Thank you for the many hours of volunteer work during 2010. We wish you a Happy New Year and Joyful 2011.

Peace.

Happy Holidays Volunteers

Happy Holidays to all our volunteers at the IFC. We have been truly blessed this year with volunteers in all facilities at the IFC. Thank you for your time, energy and positive attitudes. Without all of you, the IFC would not be as successful as we currently are with providing food, housing assistance, outreach services, pantry items and general support to those in need.

May your Holidays be filled with joy and peace. May the New Year bring great happiness and find you healthy and happy. Thank you!

Thank You Volunteers

We wanted to say a quick Thank You to all our Volunteers for your support and willingness to log in so many countless hours of volunteering. The IFC couldn't do it without you!! Thank you.

22nd Annual RSVVP

On Tuesday, November 9th, you can support the efforts of the IFC by dining out. Participating restaurants in the area are giving 10% of total proceeds to the IFC in support of hungry individuals.

A list of participating restaurants can be found on our website: www.ifcweb.org. Please join the effort to fight hunger on November 9th. Thank you for your support.

Volunteer Orientation

Welcome Interested Volunteers. We are holding orientation for all new volunteer this Tuesday, November 9th at 7:00 p.m. Orientation is at 110 W. Main Street in Carrboro. You can complete an application online by going to www.ifcweb.org. Please register for orientation by e-mailing Karen Carr at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org. Thank you for your interest in the IFC.

Volunteer Needed

If you have availability on Friday evenings between 9 - 9:45 pm and would like to help with food pick up and delivery, please contact the IFC. We are in need of someone with a larger vehicle to transport food from a local store to the Community Kitchen on the corner of Rosemary and Columbia.

This volunteer opportunity will take about 45 minutes to complete. If interested, please contact me at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org or phone 919.929.6380 x. 30. Thank you for considering this volunteer opportunity.

Karen

One-Time Volunteer Opportunity

Project Homeless Connect has opportunities for individuals that want to volunteer for a one-time commitment. The event is scheduled for Thursday, November 4 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm. This event is hosted at the Hargraves Center in Chapel Hill.

It is a one-day, one-stop opportunity for individuals that are homeless or those that are near homelessness to take advance of services in the community. Services include: medical, dental, housing, food, clothing, etc. To volunteer or get more information about this event, please visit www.phc-orange.org. Hope to see you there!

Thank you.

Karen

Orientation, Tuesday, September 14th

Orientation for new volunteers will be held Tuesday, September 14th at 7:00 p.m. Join us at 110 W. Main Street in Carrboro to learn more about the IFC and the volunteer opportunities that are available. Orientation is in the upstairs conference room. You can complete an application on line or fill one out at orientation.

Thank you for your interest, and we look forward to meeting you.

Karen

One-Time Volunteer Opportunity

Welcome Volunteers!

If you are searching for a one-time opportunity to volunteer in the community, there is an upcoming event that may interest you. The Fourth Annual Project Homeless Connect (PHC) event is scheduled for Thursday, November 4, 2010 from 9:00 am - 3:30 pm at the Hargraves Center in Chapel Hill.

This event is a one-day, one-stop opportunity for people living in Orange County who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless to receive a number of various services free of cost. Some services include: medical, dental, housing information, social service benefits, legal services, mental health care and many other services. Services are held in close proximity to make it easier to get care and information.

Many volunteers are needed to help with set up, running the event and clean up. If you are interested in getting more information about this event and/or volunteer opportunities, please visit the website at www.phc-orange.org

Thank you for your support of the IFC and for your continued volunteer commitments that make our everyday lives of service more productive and rewarding.

Food Pick Up Person Needed

Hello Volunteers:

Our Community Kitchen is in need of a pick up and delivery person on Thursday mornings. The position is available immediately. The pick up is at 9:00 am at Trader Joe's in Chapel Hill. Food is collected and delivered to the kitchen on Rosemary & Columbia Streets.

If you are interested in the position, please feel free to call 929.6380 x. 30 or email volunteer@ifcmailbox.org. Thank you for considering this opportunity.

Best regards.

Karen

Food Sorter Needed

There is an opening to help sort food on Monday afternoons from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at Community Kitchen. This person would work along beside our kitchen coordinator, Donna Bradley. The ability to organize food on shelves, storage areas and freezers is important. The volunteer would inspect food items and determine the conditions for freshness and usability.

If you are interested in helping fill this position, please contact volunteer@ifcmailbox.org or call the volunteer office 929.6380 x. 30 ASAP. Thank you for your consideration.

Cooking Groups Needed

Community Kitchen is looking for help to prepare lunch and/or dinner meals on the 29th and 30th of each month. Both meals are prepared using food available in the kitchen. Groups can be assisted with the menu or come up with there own creations. Our kitchen coordinator, Donna, will give guidance and assistance in the meal preparation.

Meals are prepared, served and then cleaned up afterwards. This is a great opportunity for faith-based groups, businesses or any other groups of 5-6 people. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Karen Carr at 929.6380 x. 30 or email at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org

As always, thank you for your dedication and support of Community Kitchen.

June Orientation

CALLING ALL NEW VOLUNTEERS

Tuesday, June 8th is the next orientation for new volunteers. It will be held at 7:00 p.m. The location is at 110 W. Main Street, Carrboro. If you are interested in being a new volunteer, you can complete an application on line by following the links under the volunteer section on the website www.ifcweb.org. Feel free to e-mail the application back to me or simply come to orientation and complete the form during the information session.

We are looking for volunteers specifically in the following areas: meal monitor for lunch and dinner times at Community House and resident assistants at the HomeStart. These positions have detailed training, so you will be well prepared to take on the position.

As always, thank you for your interest, and we look forward to seeing you at orientation.

Best wishes,

Karen

Summer Volunteers Needed

It's hard to believe that May is half over. The IFC has been holding steady with volunteers. We are so appreciative of all the help we get on a daily basis throughout the agency. As the summer approaches, we will see a slight decline in student volunteers.

There will be openings in some positions. If any volunteers would like to pick up extra hours or if there are new volunteers that are interested in summer work, please feel free to call me at 929.6380 x. 30.

Thank you for your continued dedication and support of the IFC. You are a valued part of the agency. Please email me at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org for information on current openings.

Happy Volunteer Appreciation Week

Hello Volunteers. This is National Volunteer Appreciation Week. We are so blessed to have many wonderful volunteers.

You are appreciated for all you do at the IFC. We thank you for the many hours of sorting food, answering foods, packaging personal care items, monitoring our buildings and preparing meals.

We can't do it without you!!! Thank you.

Social Worker Needed

We are looking for a social worker that would be interested in volunteering a few hours each week to work with in our program for women and/or children. This position is designed to help women as they work towards personal goals. The social worker would assume a leadership role under the direction of our Residential Services Director.

If you are a retired social worker or someone with social work experience, please contact me at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org for information about this position. Thank you.

Karen

Volunteers Needed

There are positions available at HomeStart for Residential Assistant. This position is an evening opportunity and it involves working with our women and/or children.

The duties include: sort mail, accept donations, greet visitors, monitor computers, manage activities in the building, receive and record donations. The times run from 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm or 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm, but can be flexible to meet your schedule. There are positions available most evenings during the week.

Qualifications include: friendly demeanor, ability to work with women/children, ability to listen carefully to visitors, clients and guests, etc. A background check will be completed on all qualified applicants.

If you are interested in this position or other positions at the IFC, please contact Karen Carr at 919.929.6380 x. 30 or e-mail volunteer@ifcmailbox.org.

Ice Cream Social

Come Celebrate Spring.

IFC Staff and Volunteers are invited to an Ice Cream social at Maple View Farm on Thursday, March 25th. The social will be held at 6:00 p.m. If you have any questions about the social, please contact Shannon at our Main Street office.

Mostly this will bring more Spring like weather to the area!!

Volunteer Stats for February

Here are the reporteds statistics for the month of February:

New Inquiries (phone, email, etc.) - 28
Number of individuals attending orientation - 16
Number of volunteers placed - 13

We have had another great month for placing volunteers. The agency has started creating a wait list and a substitute list for several positions. There are some openings that are available at this time. They include: Meal Monitor at Community Kitchen, Resident Assistants at HomeStart and Drivers for food pick up and delivery (substitute list). If you are interested in any of these positions, please contact me at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org. As always, thank you for your continued support of the Inter-Faith Council.

Volunteer Stats for January

Below are listed the stats for January Volunteers:

New volunteer inquiries: 30
Number of people that attended orientation: 22
Number of people placed during the month: 13

We have had great success with the placement and retention of volunteers over the past year. The agency is developing a wait list and a substitute list for new volunteers. We are pleased with the number of great volunteers that have come forward to serve in the agency. Thank you for the continued success of our volunteer program.

If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer program, please e-mail me at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org. Thank you, again.

In Memory of A Long-Time Volunteer

The staff and volunteers of the Inter-Faith Council are saddened at the loss of one of our long-time volunteers. Judy Gail Siegel was involved in the fatal hit and run accident on Interstate 40 last Wednesday morning. There are no words to express the loss of Judy's life.

Judy was a caring, loving individual that donated many hours of her time over the years to the agency. She enjoyed writing thank you notes to our donors, sorting food in the pantry, packaging holiday meals and assembling orientation packets for new volunteers. She was always willing to help wherever she was needed.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Judy's family, as they deal with their grief. Judy will be sincerely missed, but not forgotten. Thank you, Judy, for your dedication and loyalty to those in need.

Weekend Receptionists Needed

Community House is looking for volunteers to staff the receptionist desk on the weekends. There are 3 open shifts on Saturday: 9 am -12, 12-3 pm and 3-6 pm and on Sunday: 9 am -12. Receptionist answers the phone, accepts food donations, assists guests with questions and other duties as needed.

If you enjoy working with people and making a difference in the lives of others, please consider these positions. Training will be provided to give you all the tools needed to make you successful. Please contact Karen at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org if you would like more information about these positions.

Volunteer Statistics

Here are the volunteer statistics for the months of November & December:

November:

New Volunteer Inquiries: 75
Number of People Attending Orientation: 17
Number of People Placed in Positions: 19

December:

New Volunteer Inquiries: 69
Number of People Attending Orientation: 18
Number of People Placed in Positions: 8

There was a slight spike in volunteer inquiries in the month of November, most likely due to the Thanksgiving holiday. You will notice that less people were placed in December than the previous month. This is due to the demands on time and volunteer/staff availability during the December holidays.

The agency is doing a great job in filling volunteer positions at all three locations. We anticipate an increase in filled positions during the month of January. A new position titled "Residential Assistant" was created to give more support to our staff at HomeStart. These openings are evening positions for individuals that work during the daytime hours. This will give volunteers that want to get involved with the agency more opportunities to do so. Other positions that are also available include weekend receptionists at Community House and substitute drivers for food pick up/delivery.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteer opportunities at the IFC, please email me at volunteer@ifcmailbox.org. Thank you, again, for your support and continued dedication.

Happy New Year...

Until next time...Peace,

Karen

Happy January Birthdays

To all our volunteers that are celebrating birthdays during this month of January:

We hope your birthday month is everything you want it to be. May it be filled with all your favorites including: family, friends and good memories. As always, thank you for your dedication and faithfulness to the Inter-Faith Council. We appreciate all the efforts of our volunteers and are thankful for your time and effort.

Best wishes.....