VOLUNTEER AT DELICIOUS ORCHARDS

You must be at least 13 years old to volunteer at Delicious Orchards. You must wear shoes which provide adequate support. No flip-flops are allowed.

  • Arrive at the back platform of Delicious Orchards no EARLIER than 5:30PM any day of the week except Monday (they 349are closed on Monday)
  • Students are not allowed on the back of the loading dock until a representative from the Barn arrives.
  • Parents should not drop off their children and leave. The ending time is variable and you must be present when the work ends.
  • Volunteers are particularly needed on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings each week.Our truck arrives usually before 6:00PM. Help our driver to unload empty crates.
  • Commence packing food at 6:00PM
  • Upon completion of loading and cleanup, present your sheet listing the date, time & place to our driver or other representative for signature.
  • Be sure to follow any direction our driver or representative will give you.

If you have any questions, you can contact us at BarnForThePoor@gmail.com


 

VOLUNTEER AT THE BARN

“The Barn” is located at 49 Kanes Lane, Middletown, NJ 07748. Our building is in the back of the school bus parking lot and has a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the side of “The Barn”
       
DAY TIME FREQUENCY DESCRIPTION
       
Monday 6:30AM to Weekly Sort food for 7 stops
8:30AM
Tuesday 9:00AM to Weekly Pack bread into crates for NYC trip
10:00AM
Tuesday 5:00PM to Once a Month Drive to NYC to deliver 3 stops
  10:30PM   Passenger also needed
Wednesday 4:00PM to Weekly Pack food at barn
5:00PM
Wednesday 5:00PM to Weekly Ride to Delicious Orchards as passenger, pack food & return
7:00PM
Wednesday 5:00PM to Once a Month Driver & Passenger needed for Plainfield/Newark run
9:00PM
Thursday 7:00AM to Weekly Pack assorted food at Barn
8:00AM
Friday 6:30AM to Weekly Sort food for 3 stops
8:00AM
Friday 7:00PM to Weekly Assist with loading food for BKLYN & NYC
8:00PM
     
If you have any questions, you can contact us at BarnForThePoor@gmail.com
*updated 11/2019

 

VOLUNTEER AS A DRIVER

Drivers are usually asked to drive once a month. In order to qualify as a driver, you must have a good driving record. Our vehicles consist of a box truck and a pickup 347truck. You do not need a CDL license. A regular New Jersey license is sufficient. To qualify,

  • Send a copy of your Driver’s License along with your date of birth to BarnForThePoor@gmail.com
  • Within 2 weeks, you will receive an email notifying you whether you are accepted as a driver

Drivers are needed every day of the week.

  • Monday morning bread run
  • Tuesday evening NYC run
  • Wednesday evening Plainfield & Newark
  • Thursday morning bread run
  • Thursday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Friday morning Asbury Park run
  • Friday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Saturday morning Brooklyn
  • Saturday evening NYC run
  • Sunday evening Delicious Orchards

VOLUNTEER AS A PASSENGER

Passengers are needed every day of the week.

  • Monday morning bread run
  • Tuesday evening NYC run
  • Wednesday evening Plainfield & Newark
  • Thursday morning bread run
  • Thursday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Friday morning Asbury Park run
  • Friday evening Delicious Orchards
  • Saturday morning Brooklyn
  • Saturday evening NYC run
  • Sunday evening Delicious Orchards

Send an email indicating your preference to BarnForThePoor@gmail.com Thank you for your consideration of offering your time and talents to the mission of The Barn.