Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Medway Food Pantry. Every week, dedicated community members give their time and energy to ensure our neighbors have access to healthy, reliable food. Whether you have an hour to spare, are looking for a regular volunteer shift, or want to take on a larger leadership role, there are many ways to get involved.
We are incredibly grateful for the compassion, generosity, and commitment of our volunteer community.
All volunteers must click on the link below to complete the volunteer application through our new platform Volgistics. This applies to all existing volunteers. Each volunteer only needs to fill out the application once. After we received your application, you will get an email to create your login. This is how you will sign up for all future shifts.
Volunteer Leadership Roles
For volunteers interested in taking a deeper role in supporting our mission. These unpaid volunteer positions involve ongoing coordination and leadership. To provide consistency for our programs and volunteers, we ask individuals serving in these roles to commit to one year.
If you are interested in any of the roles, please email michelle@medwayfoodpantry.org.
Volunteer Events & Campaign Coordinator
Seasonal/5-10 Hours Weekly
The Events & Campaigns Coordinator leads the planning and execution of the pantry’s major fundraising events and campaigns. This role ensures each event is well‑organized, mission‑aligned, and supported by strong volunteer participation and clear communication.
Responsibilities
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Lead planning and execution of major fundraisers and events, including: Falmouth Road Race, Empty Bowls, Year End Campaign, Three Squares New England Ride & Stride, Volunteer Appreciation Event
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Coordinate event logistics, timelines, and volunteer assignments
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Work closely with Communications & Outreach Manager and Donor Thank You Coordinator to ensure cohesive messaging and promotion
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Track event outcomes, participation, and revenue, and prepare post‑event summaries
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Support community engagement efforts tied to events
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Maintain event documentation, checklists, and planning templates for organizational continuity.
Volunteer Donor Thank You Coordinator
5-10 Hours Weekly
The Donor Thank You Coordinator nurtures and strengthens donor relationships through thoughtful communication, stewardship, and gratitude. This role personally handles all written donor acknowledgments and thank you communications to ensure every donor feels valued and connected to the pantry’s mission.
Responsibilities
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In partnership with the Executive Director and the Financial Administrative Assistant, prepare and send warm, timely, and personalized donor thank-you letters using mail merges and standard office tools (Word, Excel, Gmail)
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Maintain donor lists, communication timelines, and contribution records
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Enter all thank you note dates into FBM and run regular reports to ensure all donations are acknowledged.
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Assist with donor‑related components of fundraising events and campaigns
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This role includes access to confidential donor and organizational information. The volunteer must maintain strict confidentiality and may not share, discuss, or disclose any information obtained through this role except as required to carry out authorized pantry responsibilities.
Volunteer Communications & Outreach Manager
10-15 Hours Weekly
The Communications & Outreach Manager works closely with the Executive Director to lead the pantry’s public voice, ensuring clear, mission‑aligned messaging across all digital and print platforms. This role strengthens community relationships, supports volunteer engagement, and helps the pantry maintain a warm, dignified presence in the community.
Responsibilities
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Manage and update all communication channels, including email, website, newsletter, mailers, and social media
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Develop and maintain consistent, mission‑aligned messaging
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Ensure branding and tone reflect dignity, inclusivity, and community values
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Share updates and stories in collaboration with the Volunteer Coordinator and Operations team
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Build and maintain relationships with community partners, schools, faith groups, and local organizations
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Represent the pantry at community events when appropriate
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Support outreach initiatives that increase awareness of pantry services and volunteer opportunities