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Volunteers play a critical role in the success of the Poverello. Many of
our volunteers have remained with Poverello for many years. In a friendly,
team oriented environment, volunteers gain a sense of personal satisfaction
while acquiring valuable retail customer service skills. Currently, there
are over 150 active volunteers that work at the thrift store and food bank;
and these individuals are honored for their commitment and dedication to
the organization. If you are interested in volunteering at the Poverello
Center, please contact the volunteer coordinator at (954) 561-3663 ext.112.
Food Bank
The Poverello Food Bank is always hopping with activity! We prepare over
875 meals each day, (or 125 Boxes) so it takes many helping hands to make
sure all the food is prepped, portioned, and packaged correctly. It’s a
fun, hands-on atmosphere where you can learn. No culinary experience is
needed, just a willingness to pitch in and get the job done. You must be at
least 16 years old to volunteer in the Food Bank.
Please call 954-561-3663 for more information.
Thrift Store
The Poverello Center services are made possible with the help of hundreds
of volunteers who have fun while giving just a few hours on a weekly,
bi-weekly, or monthly basis. Individuals, schools, social groups, and
corporate and faith-based teams contribute in many ways. We would not exist
without our incredible volunteers. Can you lend a hand?
- Sorters / Pricing: examine donated items checking for quality, then
pricing and hanging on
racks for transport to the thrift shop
Please call the Volunteer Coordinator 954-561-3663, ext 112 to arrange a
time to meet and tour our Center and Thrift Shop
Main Office
- Data Entry Specialist: Enter donor information into database,
maintain database information.
- Office Assistant: Filing, answering phones, faxing, typing documents
and letters
- Research Analyst: Conduct web based research on various AIDS related
issues and current topics.
- Website Assistant: Assist web master with web design and layout,
website maintenance
eBay:
- Computer Assistant: Post items on eBay to be sold, answer emails
regarding items already posted on eBay
- Sorters: Sort items to be posted and sold on eBay
Packaging Assistant: Package items for shipping to purchasers
Fitness Center
Some opportunities that may be available:
- Receptionist: Register clients, answer phones
- Gym Assistant: make membership cards, oversee gym membership for 2
hour shift
Complimentary Therapies
At
the Annex to the Friends Fitness Center, Poverello offers alternative
remedies such as acupuncture and massage therapy practiced by licensed
professionals for problems such as neuropathy, suffered by those living
with HIV/AIDS. The practice of acupuncture involves the precise placements
of needles at meridian points on the body to effect positive physical and
mental changes. The Annex also offers both yoga, for physical relaxation
and stress reduction, and mediation classes to assist with the
spiritual needs of our clients. The requirements for participating in these
services are that the client is a resident of Broward County, FL, their HIV
status is positive, which is confirmed through a medical release letter
from their primary physician that also includes a release to allow the
client to perform exercise as well as receive alternative therapies. The
medical release form can be obtained at Friends Fitness Center or
through the client’s primary physician. |
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