Interested in Volunteering at OACP?

Step 1: View Volunteer Opportunities

Hundreds of helping hands are needed each week to ensure food reaches those in need throughout our community. Below, you’ll find the various volunteer roles available at Oshkosh Area Community Pantry. Take a look at the opportunities and join us in our mission to eliminate food insecurity.

REGISTRATION

Registration Volunteers are the first point of contact for our guests. In this role, you will welcome individuals and families, check them in using our computer system, and register new households by collecting necessary information. You will print membership cards, explain pantry procedures, and help ensure guests move smoothly into the shopping area. This position requires strong communication and computer skills, comfort working with diverse populations, and attention to organization and cleanliness.

CHECKOUT

Checkout Volunteers assist guests as they complete their shopping experience. You will weigh carts, log totals into our online system, and ensure items fall within established pantry limits.

This role requires kindness, clarity, and confidence when explaining policies, especially during challenging conversations. Strong customer service skills and attention to detail are essential.

HOSPITALITY ATTENDANT

Hospitality Attendants serve as the welcoming presence of the pantry. In this role, you assist Registration Volunteers by answering guest questions while they wait in line and helping new guests begin the registration process. You proactively explain pantry procedures, expectations, and next steps so the check-in process runs smoothly, especially during busy times. This role requires a welcoming demeanor, clarity, and confidence when answering questions. Strong customer service skills and attention to detail are essential.

DRIVER

Truck Driver Volunteers play a vital role in keeping our shelves stocked. You will drive designated routes to pick up donations from local stores, assist with loading and unloading, and ensure items are transported safely.

Routes typically occur in the early morning. No CDL is required, but reliability, safe driving habits, and the ability to handle physical tasks are essential.

GROUP VOLUNTEER

Group Volunteers (including corporate teams, service clubs, families, and friend groups) play a critical role in helping us prepare the pantry for guest shopping. Your team will work together to sort incoming donations and stock shelves according to pantry guidelines. Projects may also include organizing inventory, labeling products, assembling school pantry bins, or assisting with general cleaning and preparation. Group service days are fast-paced, meaningful, and a great way to make a tangible impact together.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Volunteers completing court-ordered service assist with cleaning, sorting donations, stocking shelves, and maintaining an organized workspace. This role requires reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to follow directions.

Please note: court-ordered service shifts are strictly limited based on pantry availability and your court deadline. We cannot always accommodate last-minute or high-hour requests. Planning ahead is essential.

Step 2: Fill Out Volunteer Interest Form

Fill out the form below, and our Volunteer Manager will be in touch with the appropriate Volunteer Application.

Step 3: Fill Out Volunteer Application

Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us!

Our Volunteer Manager will contact you within 3–5 business days with the appropriate Volunteer Application and next steps.

Please note:

All applicants are required to complete a Volunteer Certification following submission of application.

A background check is required before placement.

Volunteer times vary depending on the shift and position you sign up for.

Please note that we are closed on the weekends and only offer evening volunteer opportunities on Mondays from 4pm to 6pm.

We appreciate your willingness to support our mission and look forward to connecting with you!

Frequently Asked Questions

Heath - Volunteer Manager

Have Other Questions? I’m here to help!

Heath can help you with questions regarding guest shopping, how to sign up, or any other guest related questions.

To contact Heath please email volunteer@oacptoday.org or call 920-651-9960 ext. 5.

  • After completing your application and training shift(s), you MUST schedule all shifts in advance through your Better Impact account. Walk-in volunteering is not allowed on unscheduled days.

  • Stocking & Sorting

    Sort through donations and stock shelves for OACP guests. Must be able to move around freely throughout the store.

    Registration

    Register OACP guests by using internal softwares. Must be comfortable with guest relations, computers and data entry.

    Checkout

    Checkout OACP guests by using internal software and checking guest limits. Must be comfortable with guest relations, computers and data entry.

  • Volunteers may sign up for shifts within the following time slots. We do not offer weekend volunteer opportunities.

    Monday: 2pm - 6pm

    Tuesday: 8am - 3:30pm

    Wednesday: 8am to 3:30pm

    Thursday: 8am to 3:30pm

    Friday: 9am to 11am (specially arranged subject to availability)

  • Volunteers receive a complimentary OACP volunteer t-shirt.

    We also ask that you wear appropriate clothing for a pantry/food warehouse environment, which includes:

    • Closed-toed shoes.

    • Clothing without offensive words, images, or innuendos.

    • Clothing you don’t mind getting dirty or torn.

    • No see-through, sleeveless, or cropped attire.

  • Any Volunteer 15 years of age or more can volunteer independently.

    Minors ages 12 to 14 may volunteer independently with prior approval from the Volunteer Manager.

    Children under 12 years of age require adult supervision.

  • OACP is located in the same building as St. Vincent de Paul in Oshkosh. Our address is 2551 Jackson St., Oshkosh, WI 54901