I enjoyed connecting with the other volunteers there as they made it a warm and inviting environment. Also, it is a great feeling at the end when they reveal the total amount of food we distributed as well as the number of people that it feeds.
What I wish was different
The days of the week that we could volunteer changed each week. A little inconvenient at times.
Advice
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Package/Sort Food
July 2019 • Warren, MI
What I liked
Worked in teams, fun environment
What I wish was different
The area the group of volunteers worked in was not large so there were times when it felt tight where volunteers package and sorted food. I wish the area could have been more open.
Advice
If you will be volunteering in a group size of 4 or more make sure after registering online to volunteer, to call ahead about a week in advance to confirm registration and advise Gleaners coordinator you will be with a group. The volunteer center will arrange a separate check in station upon your group arrival.
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Emergency Mobile Food Distribution Team Member
April 2020 • Detroit, MI
What I liked
Fantastic outreach efforts to the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Great feeling providing food to those in need.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be prepared to be on your feet all day and outside in the elements. There is also a lot of driving to and between sites.
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Student Intern
May - August 2021 • Howell, MI
What I liked
I loved the community of the people I was working with. Both inside the organization with my co-workers and outside in the communities that they were able to help. The people in the non-profit sector are mission-driven meaning that they are striving to work against complex problems in a society in order to stop injustice, differences among people or just ongoing issues.
What I wish was different
I wish there was a bit more for me to do to do at times just with communications occurring and such. However, overall there was not much more I wish could be different because it was a very beneficial experience for me.
Advice
I would share the piece of advice to take a minute and understanding what difference you are making in the community. I was able to see the faces of the people who's lives I was helping because I was out and took time to just interact with them instead of just doing work.
