Brother's Keeper

Brother’s Keeper is one of the major sources of assistance to the poor in Marion County, serving those in need with a soup kitchen, emergency assistance program, and a thrift store. Among the special programs we offer are Thanksgiving food baskets and Christmas food baskets and new toys.
Many helpers are needed to make these programs possible. Below are some of the volunteer opportunities available.

Data Entry

Applicants for assistance in our Emergency Assistance Program complete paper applications.  Data Entry volunteers help to enter client data from paper applications into our computer…
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Donation Sorters

We receive many donations each week and need assistance unpacking, pricing, and displaying the items in the thrift store.  Purpose: To make available used clothes…
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Food Pantry Assistance

We receive many donations of food, generally in bulk amounts. Volunteers are needed to shelve and bag food for distribution.  Purpose:  Assist in organizing pantry…
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Holiday Help

At Thanksgiving and Christmas, many volunteers are needed to sort, bag, and distribute food and toys. Days and times vary. Look for announcements in the…
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Interviewer

To assure applicants get the services needed, we conduct short interviews with each to determine if we have the resources to help them or can…
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Receptionist

Receptionists greet people looking for assistance and answers incoming phone calls. Purpose: To assist applicants in preparing for the interview. Responsibilities: Volunteer sees that applicants…
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Soup Kitchen

Our Soup Kitchen serves approximately 150 meals, every day of the year.  Volunteers are needed to help prepare, package and serve meals daily. Purpose: To…
Sr. Concepta Najjemba
nconcepta1964@yahoo.com
352-789-8139
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Thrift Store Help

Our thrift store sells donated items such as furniture, appliances, clothing, household goods, and more.  All money raised through the sale of these items directly…
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Warehouse Help

Our store receives large donations of furniture and appliances. Volunteers are needed to receive and manage the larger items in the warehouse.  Purpose: To provide…
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