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Volunteering at Greer Relief: A Journey of Community and Impact

Volunteering at Greer Relief is more than just giving your time; it’s about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community. Whether you’re stocking shelves, guiding neighbors through our Choice Pantry, or organizing donations, every role plays a vital part in creating a welcoming space where hope and help come together.

Why Volunteer with Greer Relief?

Volunteering isn’t just about what you give — it’s about what you gain. Imagine meeting new people, building lasting connections, and being part of a team that’s dedicated to uplifting our community. Whether you’re looking for a meaningful way to spend your time, trying to give back, or simply want to have fun while making an impact, Greer Relief offers a variety of opportunities to suit your interests and schedule.

Greer Relief Choice Pantry Volunteer Opportunities

Our Choice Pantry is one of the most hands-on ways to get involved at Greer Relief. This innovative model empowers our neighbors to choose the food and household items that best fit their needs, restoring dignity and offering relief in challenging times. Here are some of the roles available:

Pantry Clerk:

We’re looking for amazing volunteers to join us as Pantry Clerks! In this role, you’ll work directly with our neighbors, guiding them through our choice pantry and helping them select food and household items based on their needs. Using a tablet, you’ll track item amounts and ensure a smooth experience. You’ll also assist with stocking the pantry and communicating with Pantry Leads or Donation Volunteers about items that are running low. Shifts: M, T, Th, Fr – 8:30 AM – Noon or 11:15 AM – 2:45 PM. Also the 2^nd Sunday of each month 3:30 – 6:30 PM or 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Pantry Helper

As a Pantry Helper, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our pantry runs smoothly and remains a welcoming resource for our community. You will assist the Pantry Clerk with packing food and household items for neighbors, restocking shelves, and organizing donations. This role requires flexibility, as your tasks will shift based on the pantry’s needs during busy and slow periods.

Shifts: M, T, Th, Fr – 8:30 AM – Noon or 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Pantry Processor

As a Pantry Processor, you will support the pantry by receiving and sorting donations, stocking and organizing items in the pantry and overflow areas and performing light cleaning to maintain a safe and welcoming space. Your efforts will ensure efficient operations and help provide essential resources to neighbors in need.

Shifts: M, T, Th, Fr – 8:30 AM – Noon or 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM

Pantry Lead

Proficiency in pantry operations is required for those interested in training for this role. For more information or to submit your interest in this role, please contact the Volunteer & Donations Manager at pantry@greerrelief.org.

Shifts: M, T, Th, Fr – 8:30 AM – Noon, or 2:00 – 5:15 PM. Also the 2^nd Sunday of each month 3:30 – 6:30 PM or 6:00 – 8:00 PM.

Pantry Processor Lead:

Proficiency in pantry processing is required for those interested in training for this role. For more information or to submit your interest in this role, please contact the Volunteer & Donations Manager at pantry@greerrelief.org.

Shifts: M through Fr – 8:30 AM – Noon, 11:15 AM – 2:45 PM, or 2:00 – 5:15 PM. Also the 2^nd Sunday of each month 4:00 – 7:15 PM.

Shadow a Volunteer

Not sure which volunteer role is the best fit for you? Our “Shadow a Volunteer” option allows you to explore and learn by observing an experienced volunteer in action. You can choose to shadow a Pantry Processor or a Pantry Clerk/Helper. This hands-on experience provides an opportunity to ask questions, gain insights, and discover which role aligns best with your interests and skills.

Shifts: M through Fr – 9:00 AM – Noon, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM, or 2:30 – 5:00 PM. Also the 2^nd Sunday of each month 3:30 – 6:30 PM or 6:00 – 8:00 PM

Greer Relief Event Volunteer Opportunities

Greer Relief is involved in a variety of benefit, outreach, community, and advocacy events throughout the year. Volunteers work alongside staff at these events to raise awareness and funding for our mission. Our volunteers are involved in every facet of ouf events, including setup, execution, and teardown. You will also be a Greer Relief advocate by engaging the community and garnering support for our programs.

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Greer Relief Benefit and Fundraising Events

Each year, Greer Relief runs events to help fund our mission, increase awareness of our organization, garner support from the community, and share our mission’s success stories. These events include

• Neighborhood Breakfast
• Neighborhood Connections
• Hearts & Hands Week
• Golf for Relief
• Hot Cocoa & Smores/Greer Christmas Tree Lighting
• Greer Christmas Parade

We also participate in many community events such as Greer Food Truck Rollout, Greer Arts & Eats, donation drives, resource fairs, and more.

These events are a great opportunity for individuals, families, and groups to support Greer Relief, share our message, and extend our reach in the community.

VITA Volunteer Opportunities

Each year Greer Relief participates in United Way’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Under the direction of Greer Relief’s Director of Mission Impact, volunteers are enlisted to help neighbors in households with an income under $60K to complete and file their federal and state income tax returns. Our volunteers have been instrumental in filing over $1M.

Sign up to Volunteer Today

There’s no better time than today to become a Greer Relief volunteer. Visit our Volunteer page to complete an application, schedule a volunteer orientation, or sign up for one of our many volunteer opportunities.