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 are 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 |
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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 truck. 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.