Opportunities From: Rise Volunteer Hub

Volunteer: Back-to-School Backpack Distribution Volunteer

Help local students start the school year with confidence!

Join Rise as we prepare hundreds of local students for a successful school year through our annual Back-to-School Backpack Distribution!

This year, we're excited to introduce a choice model, allowing families to select the school supplies that best meet their children's needs while creating a more personalized, welcoming, and dignified shopping experience.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers 16 years of age and older who are reliable, detail-oriented, friendly, and able to follow directions. Since each family has a scheduled appointment and supplies are limited, volunteers play an important role in ensuring every family receives the correct number of school supplies so there is enough for everyone.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers may assist with:

Greeting and welcoming families

Assisting shoppers as they select school supplies

Monitoring supply quantities and purchase limits

Restocking school supply tables throughout the event

Organizing inventory and keeping the distribution area tidy

Helping families carry supplies to their vehicles as needed

Assisting with event setup and cleanup

What We're Looking For

We're seeking volunteers who are:

16 years of age or older

Reliable and punctual

Friendly and welcoming

Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions

Comfortable working as part of a team

Able to stand, walk, and lift school supplies (up to approximately 25 pounds)

Event Location

Rise Pantry
133 Broad Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520

Parking:
Please park at 156 Maxwell Avenue and walk over to the pantry.

Volunteer Shift Dates

Choose one shift—or volunteer for multiple days and shifts if space is available!

Tuesday, August 25

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, August 27

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, August 29

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

You are welcome to sign up for multiple days and multiple shifts as long as openings are available.

When You Arrive

Please check in using the Causer App or the volunteer check-in station upon arrival. A Rise staff member or volunteer leader will provide a brief orientation and assign tasks for your shift.

Make an Impact

Every backpack filled, every family greeted, and every volunteer hour donated helps ensure local students begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

Thank you for helping Rise make a difference—one student at a time!

Program: Home Office Volunteer

Help local students start the school year with confidence!

Join Rise as we prepare hundreds of local students for a successful school year through our annual Back-to-School Backpack Distribution!

This year, we're excited to introduce a choice model, allowing families to select the school supplies that best meet their children's needs while creating a more personalized, welcoming, and dignified shopping experience.

We're looking for enthusiastic volunteers 16 years of age and older who are reliable, detail-oriented, friendly, and able to follow directions. Since each family has a scheduled appointment and supplies are limited, volunteers play an important role in ensuring every family receives the correct number of school supplies so there is enough for everyone.

Volunteer Responsibilities

Volunteers may assist with:

Greeting and welcoming families

Assisting shoppers as they select school supplies

Monitoring supply quantities and purchase limits

Restocking school supply tables throughout the event

Organizing inventory and keeping the distribution area tidy

Helping families carry supplies to their vehicles as needed

Assisting with event setup and cleanup

What We're Looking For

We're seeking volunteers who are:

16 years of age or older

Reliable and punctual

Friendly and welcoming

Detail-oriented and able to follow instructions

Comfortable working as part of a team

Able to stand, walk, and lift school supplies (up to approximately 25 pounds)

Event Location

Rise Pantry
133 Broad Street
Hightstown, NJ 08520

Parking:
Please park at 156 Maxwell Avenue and walk over to the pantry.

Volunteer Shift Dates

Choose one shift—or volunteer for multiple days and shifts if space is available!

Tuesday, August 25

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Thursday, August 27

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

Saturday, August 29

8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

12:30 PM – 3:30 PM

3:30 PM – 6:00 PM

You are welcome to sign up for multiple days and multiple shifts as long as openings are available.

When You Arrive

Please check in using the Causer App or the volunteer check-in station upon arrival. A Rise staff member or volunteer leader will provide a brief orientation and assign tasks for your shift.

Make an Impact

Every backpack filled, every family greeted, and every volunteer hour donated helps ensure local students begin the school year with the tools they need to succeed.

Thank you for helping Rise make a difference—one student at a time!

Program: Home Office Volunteer

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Multiple Shifts Available

Zip Code: 08520

Allow Groups: No