Question 1

Is there an age restriction?

Accepted Answer

Volunteers must be at least 11 years of age or older. Children ages 11 – 15 must have an adult present while volunteering. Children ages 16-17 must have parental/guardian approval on volunteer waiver form. 
 
We require at least 1 adult/chaperone per 5 minors. The adults/chaperones are required to always supervise minors.

Question 2

Are there any dress code requirements?

Accepted Answer

No loose or baggy clothing
No dangling jewelry (charm bracelets, long necklaces or earrings)
No flip-flops, sandals or slip-on shoes
Closed toe shoes only
No sheer or revealing clothing.
No tank tops, spaghetti strap top, or strapless tops.

Question 3

Who to contact regarding community service?

Accepted Answer

Contact the Food Pantry Coordinator by email,  heather@milewisctr.org or phone 281-534-2043

Question 4

Court Ordered Volunteer-  What charges are not accepted?

Accepted Answer

M.I. Lewis does not accept Violent Crimes.

Question 5

Court Ordered Volunteer-  What paperwork is required?

Accepted Answer

Original paperwork from the Court and/or Probation Officer must be provided to the Pantry Supervisor to verify charges and to make a copy to place in personnel file.
Please complete the form below.

Question 6

Court Ordered Volunteer-  Any other info needed?

Accepted Answer

All Court-Appointed Volunteers are required to come into the office in person for a brief orientation. The orientation consists of filling out the Community Service Form, signing the M.I. Lewis Waiver, creating Sign-In Sheet, and a training on how to sign up for shifts.

Question 7

Group Volunteers-  What if my group cannot attend our volunteer date?

Accepted Answer

Please email the Food Pantry Supervisor as soon as possible to free those spots, so others can volunteer with us.

Question 8

Group Volunteers-  What's needed to schedule a group volunteering opportunity?

Accepted Answer

Complete the volunteer participation form and submit to the Food Pantry Supervisor for approval.

Question 9

Group Volunteers-  Are there any other forms needed?

Accepted Answer

Each person with the group needs to complete the volunteer waiver form.

Question 10

Group Volunteers-  How many people are considered a group?

Accepted Answer

5 or more people together are considered a group.

Question 11

Group Volunteers-  What is the max size for groups allowed?

Accepted Answer

At this time, there is not a maximum size of groups, but it will vary with open availability.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an age restriction?

Are there any dress code requirements?

Who to contact regarding community service?

Court Ordered Volunteer- What charges are not accepted?

Court Ordered Volunteer- What paperwork is required?

Court Ordered Volunteer- Any other info needed?

Group Volunteers- What if my group cannot attend our volunteer date?

Group Volunteers- What's needed to schedule a group volunteering opportunity?

Group Volunteers- Are there any other forms needed?

Group Volunteers- How many people are considered a group?

Group Volunteers- What is the max size for groups allowed?

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