Volunteers Needed for an Exciting New Program
The 222: Community Market & Resource Hub is a new collaboration at 222 N Hermitage Ave in Trenton—created by Mercer Street Friends and HomeFront, with the support of Trenton Health Team. Volunteers are needed to help keep the market stocked and running so visitors can shop free of charge for foods they need and like.
Volunteers must be 18 years or older and must also attend a virtual orientation and fill out an application before beginning their service. Volunteers who can speak Spanish or Haitian Creole are encouraged.
Get started:
➡️Fill out a volunteer application, then
➡️Sign up for a virtual volunteer orientation (links at the top of the volunteer application)
When help is needed:
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays — Stocking Days
- 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm shifts
- Tasks include stocking shelves, cleaning, and organizing
Wednesdays and Fridays — Shopping Days
- 10:30am-1:30pm shifts
- Tasks include assisting guests and keeping the market stocked and presentable during operations
Friday Afternoons — Weekend Preparation
- 1:30-2:30pm shift
- Tasks include cleaning and preparing for the market to be closed for the weekend, special cleaning projects as needed
Get started:
➡️Fill out a volunteer application, then
➡️Sign up for a virtual volunteer orientation (links at the top of the volunteer application)